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2023 Vocational Sponsorships We are supporting vocational tradespeople directly affected by the recent Lahaina/Upcountry Maui Fires. Our intention is to assist in the replacement of tools and/or devices essential to one’s vocation or trade that were lost or damaged beyond repair in the fires. These items would be considered necessary to perform one’s trade and one would not be able to continue within their profession without replacement of these specific items. Examples of such vocations include but are not limited to: Electricians, Plumbers, General Construction, Hair Stylists, Pet Groomers, Artists, Automobile Repair Technicians, Technology Specialists, Massage Therapists, Agricultural Workers, and Landscapers. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise (RCLS) reserves the right to approve the sponsorship of any vocation. We have 15 (Fifteen) Vocational Sponsorships up to $750.00 each to replace essential items. Upon approval from RCLS, recipients of this vocational sponsorship program will be notified that they will receive the tools and/or supplies as requested. All items will be purchased directly by The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise and shipped or delivered directly to recipients. Additional details to be provided on upon acceptance. Applications must be postmarked by October 16, 2023 and sent to address below OR scanned and emailed to RotaryClubofLahainaSunrise@gmail.com to arrive no later than midnight October 20, 2023. Please mail to: Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise Vocational Sponsorship Committee P.O. Box 12855 Lahaina, HI 96761 Read more...	2023 Vocational Sponsorships	Stefanie Coury	2023-09-29 10:00:00Z	0
Maui Fire Relief Fund From Hawai'i Rotary District Governor Mark Merriam: August 9, 2023 was a tragic day for our Rotarians, families and friends on the Island of Maui. The fires across the island have changed lives forever. Truly devastating. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted. As people of action, we can take immediate action. As we come together to recover and rebuild, we need to support each other. We need to Create Hope for Maui. Through our Rotary District 5000 Foundation, a relief fund has been established. Foundation President Dave Hamil and Treasurer Sharon Amano will handle all donations. A committee will be organized shortly to find the greatest needs for distribution of monies. A single fund will be the most helpful over time to provide the most significant benefits. Please consider donating to this special fund, Maui Fires Relief Fund. Mahalo to the Rotary Club of Waikiki for collecting monies at their lunch meeting today. These are the first contributions to the fund. Please also widely share this opportunity to help. Stay safe, take care and mahalo for creating hope. Mark Merriam, District Governor Rotary District 5000, Hawaii, USA Read more...	Maui Fire Relief Fund	Ann Neizman	2023-08-16 10:00:00Z	0
Silent Auction for a Stay in Las Vegas ***Love Las Vegas and want to support the community??? We'll be auctioning a 4-Day, 5-Night Stay at The Signature by MGM Grand as part of our fundraiser this year! Contact us for details. Read more...	Silent Auction for a Stay in Las Vegas	John Crewe	2022-10-31 10:00:00Z	0
2023 Vocational Scholarships The Lahaina Sunrise Rotary club is now accepting applications for our annual vocational scholarships. The Deadline to apply is March 6, 2023. We are seeking passionate people who need assistance to pursue training in their chosen career at a training center, alternative facility or through an internship. The training program could be in agriculture, beauty services, automobile repair, technology, massage or any other “non-traditional” field of study. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise (RCLS) reserves the right to approve the training program. We have 3 (Three) $1,000 scholarships available in 2023. Any money not used directly for training may be used for supplies or tools with approval from RCLS. Receipts for supplies and tools must be submitted to RCLS. All funds for training will be paid directly to the training center. Click the button below to download the application. Applications must be postmarked by March 6, 2023 and sent to address below OR scanned and emailed to RotaryClubofLahainaSunrise@gmail.com to arrive no later than midnight March 6, 2023. Read more...	2023 Vocational Scholarships		2021-01-24 10:00:00Z	0
COVID-19 Grocery Gift Cards Giveaway During the current Coronavirus pandemic we are giving away $25 grocery gift cards to whom needs. Our club is donating 20 gift cards of $25 each weekly redeemable at Lahaina Island Grocery Depot store. We are also receiving donations from other friendly givers adding to the number of gift cards we are able to give away. Read more...	COVID-19 Grocery Gift Cards Giveaway	Uli Kirkegaard	2020-04-16 10:00:00Z	0
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise website! Our Club meets every Tuesday morning from 7:00AM-8:00AM in the Snug Harbor room at the Historic Front Street Pioneer Inn for a fabulous breakfast overlooking the Lahaina Harbor. Our members are a diverse group of professional and retired persons in the Lahaina community. Lahaina Sunrise members are dedicated to public service and most of all having FUN together. The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise is actively involved with various West Side Community Organizations by donating thousands of dollars for vocational scholarships and college scholarships along with assisting with many West Side ‘Ohana needs. We sponsor the Interact Club at Lahainaluna High School as well as donate to The Lahainaluna High School & Boarders Program, the Boys & Girls Club of Lahaina, the Lahaina Tutoring Program, sponsorship of the Front Street Halloween Keiki Day Parade, Lahaina School Supply Drives, Dictionaries for every West Side 3rd Grader, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, various Lahaina beautification and restoration programs, sponsorship of the Front Streets Fourth of July Celebration and much much more! The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise is well as established and strong club with focus, compassionate and dedicated members. Please join us every Tuesday at 7AM to start your day off with the best breakfast & views the island of Maui has to offer. If you would like to learn more on how to become involved with your West Side Community by giving some of your time, talents & efforts feel free to come join us for a Sunrise Breakfast Meeting or any of our regular social events posted regularly on this website! Mahalo, Anne Biedel and Roz Baker, Past Co-Presidents	Welcome to the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise		2018-07-01 10:00:00Z	0
Some of our projects in video Aloha All, Here are some of the projects that we have done in Lahaina plus a tour of the wind farm. Please join us Tuesday morning at the Pioneer Inn at 7:00 AM to meet our members and see what we have planned for our next project. Please come a few minutes early so you can meet some of our members. These are the best people in Lahaina that you will ever meet. Please enjoy the videos. Lahaina Bicycle Rack: Lahaina Harbor Sidewalk: Wind Farm Tour:	Some of our projects in video	Skeeter Stebbins	2015-01-22 10:00:00Z	0
Sunrise's Senator Roz Baker & Carmen Karady Recognized for 2nd Level Paul Harris Fellow! Posted by Tera Paleka on Jan 23, 2014 Congrat's to our very own Lahaina Sunrise members Senator Roz Baker and Carmen Karady! Both Senator Roz & Carmen represented Lahaina Sunrise at the D5000 Foundation dinner along with being recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow achieving their second level this year.	Sunrise's Senator Roz Baker & Carmen Karady Recognized for 2nd Level Paul Harris Fellow!	Tera Paleka	2014-01-24 00:00:00Z	0
Lahaina Sunrise Spreading Christmas Cheer In The Lahaina Community! Posted by Tera Paleka on Dec 09, 2013 The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise is grateful for the opportunity to spread some of the "Aloha Christmas Spirit" each year by donating Wreaths & Christmas Trees (decorations included) to a few families who may need just a little help during the Holiday Season. Mele Kalikimaka! The Sunrise Club is also honored to show it's gratitude for the service & protection given by the men and women of the Maui Police Department & the Maui Fire Department by donating wreaths annually to each Station. Mahalo for all that they do protecting our community! The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise's Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser helps support many notable community projects that directly benefit Lahaina Town & the community at large. · Various Student & Vocational Scholarships · Free Dictionary's for every 3rd grader in Maui County · Lahaina Harbor Sidewalk Beautification Project · The Lahaina Front Street Halloween Keiki Parade · The Maui Food Bank · The Lahaina Library Restoration Project · Relay For Life · The Lahaina Tutoring Program · Lahaina Annual School Supplies Drive · Christmas for the Needy · The Lahaina 4th of July Celebration With additional resources from your donations, The Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise can continue to develop programs such as; subsidizing meals at local schools; stipends for high school graduates wishing to attend vocational trade schools or college; various monitory donations to numerous non-profit organizations; and many notable community projects that directly benefit Lahaina Town & the community at large. Read more...	Lahaina Sunrise Spreading Christmas Cheer In The Lahaina Community!	Tera Paleka	2013-12-10 00:00:00Z	0
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise teaches life skills to keiki of the Boys & Girls Club Posted by Tera Paleka on Nov 13, 2013 Community project teaches life skills to keiki in Boys and Girls Club - See more at: http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/509921/Community-project-teaches--life-skills-to-keiki-in-Boys-and-Girls-Club.html?nav=19#sthash.ddvDZ0Ze.dpuf Read more...	Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise teaches life skills to keiki of the Boys & Girls Club	Tera Paleka	2013-11-14 00:00:00Z	0