The Rotary Club of Hilo Bay installed Barbara Hastings, partner at Hastings &Pleadwell: A Communication Company, as president during ceremonies marking the club’s 26th anniversary.
The Rotary Club of Hilo Bay installed Barbara Hastings, partner at Hastings &Pleadwell: A Communication Company, as president during ceremonies marking the club’s 26th anniversary.
Outgoing president Cedric Mitsui, a Hilo optometrist, passed the gavel of leadership to Hastings on June 25 at a celebration. Other officers installed were Mitsui, vice president; Kyle Kawano, secretary; Paula Uusitalo, treasurer; Rose Anne Navalta, sergeant-at-arms; and Roy Takemoto, attendance secretary. Bettye Williams is president-elect.
Neil “Dutch” Kuyper, president and CEO of Parker Ranch, was the event’s guest speaker. Kuyper spoke about Hawaii Island megatrends — food and energy — two game changers he thinks will be responsible for ensuring residents continue to enjoy a high-quality way of life in the islands. This year, Rotary International has chosen the theme “Light Up Rotary!” to challenge Rotarians to light up their clubs and communities through service.
More information about the Rotary Club of Hilo Bay is available at www.hilobayrotary.com.