Meeting: Celebrating Membership

President's Message - August
Celebrating Membership
​Randy Soriano
President 2018-2019

August is Membership and New Club Development month and we're celebrating our members! This month we welcomed two new members Tanya Pascua and Darren Kasai. 

​Tanya is a Wealth Associate at First Hawaiian Bank and has over 9 years of experience in the financial services industry. Tanya was born and raised in Hawaii. Outside of work, she loves spending time her with son, Calem. She enjoys outdoor activities, sky diving, ATV riding, and going to the beach. She has been a tremendous addition to our Club, already volunteering at our Kahauiki Village landscaping project and attending the Ho'ola Na Pua Luau fundraiser within her first 30 days as a member. 

Darren Kasai is the Senior Director for Clinic Operations on Maui for Kaiser Permanente.  He is an officer in the US Navy Reserves and serves with a unit on Oahu.  Before working for Kaiser Permanente,  Darren served as the Regional Administrator at Kula Hospital and Clinic and Lanai Community Hospital.  He worked in health care administration for over 15 years and lived in California, Texas, Germany, Canada, and now Maui. He enjoys eating, traveling, reading, and swimming. He was a previous member of the Rotary Club of Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada, Rotary Club of Upcountry Maui in Makawao and the Rotary Club of Kahului. E komo mai, Darren and Tanya!

This month we awarded our first Rotarian of the Month! Congratulations, Susan Szabo! She is a giving, involved and engaged member who brings constant positivity and energy to our meetings and projects! Mahalo for leading by example!

Earlier this month our fearless leader, District Governor Winton Schoeneman sent out a great message on membership, click here to read more.

Last, one way we can celebrate our membership is by getting involved in the many activities and programs available to you as a member of the Rotary family. Everyone’s reason for joining Rotary is different, but members stay because of the value it adds to their lives. Through the friends we make and the lives we change, Rotary offers us opportunities to engage with a global community and make a positive difference. Don't forget to join us every third Thursday for our monthly meeting. Also, our Club has a very popular Happ-E Hour social every third Thursday of the month. Check out our calendar for more info.