HISTORY
History
The Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaii was chartered on May 22, 1982, by the National Exchange Club.
Our club began with 10 chartered members with only two remaining active today. When the Club began it endeavored to provide the community with a unique set of programs for youth, community service and Americanism.
The Club has done projects like the Youth of the Month/Year Award, Freedom Shrine, Sunshine Special, My Day in Court, Milestones of Freedom, "giveakidaflagtowave", Fireman of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, and the Book of Golden Deeds. Proceeds from fundraising efforts allowed the Club to continue these projects as well as Crime Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention programs.
Over the years the Club has had guest speakers, such as Financial Planner Bill McRoberts, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at UHHC Dr. Charles Fullerton, Hilo High School Principal Donna Saiki, Jerry Rothstein of Save Hapuna Initiative, Executive Director Julie Mitchell from the Kuikahi Mediation Center, YWCA Hawaii Island CEO Kathleen McGilvray, and most recently Dr. Kimo Alameda from the Big Island Fentanyl Working Group. Back in 1988, the Club boasted a membership of 32 members. Since then, a number of individuals have joined and left the Club. About 10 former members have since passed. The Club’s current membership stands at 24 members with service times ranging from 6 months upwards to 41 years. Currently, the Club has had successful projects in the areas of Americanism, Community Service, and the Prevention of Child Abuse. Participation in the Veteran’s Day Parade and "giveakidaflagtowave" has seen a majority of members, coupled with other participants such as the UH Softball and Baseball teams and other community members. The Officer of the Month program has been ongoing and leads up to the recognition of a Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year banquet held annually coupled with a silent auction. The Book of Golden Deeds program has been another ongoing project with the recognition of individuals whose community service have made an impact resulting in improved conditions for others within the Big Island community. The purchase of books addressing “Hands Are Not For…” and distributing the sets to various organizations as well as connecting with groups striving to address the issues surrounding child abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking have been a part of the Club’s Prevention of Child Abuse program. Information gleaned from National Exchange records found that there have been 11 members who have served as President of the Club, 6 have served as Vice President, 7 as Treasurer, and 8 as Secretary. This does not include members who have served in various capacities prior to 2002.
Our club began with 10 chartered members with only two remaining active today. When the Club began it endeavored to provide the community with a unique set of programs for youth, community service and Americanism.
The Club has done projects like the Youth of the Month/Year Award, Freedom Shrine, Sunshine Special, My Day in Court, Milestones of Freedom, "giveakidaflagtowave", Fireman of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, and the Book of Golden Deeds. Proceeds from fundraising efforts allowed the Club to continue these projects as well as Crime Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention programs.
Over the years the Club has had guest speakers, such as Financial Planner Bill McRoberts, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at UHHC Dr. Charles Fullerton, Hilo High School Principal Donna Saiki, Jerry Rothstein of Save Hapuna Initiative, Executive Director Julie Mitchell from the Kuikahi Mediation Center, YWCA Hawaii Island CEO Kathleen McGilvray, and most recently Dr. Kimo Alameda from the Big Island Fentanyl Working Group. Back in 1988, the Club boasted a membership of 32 members. Since then, a number of individuals have joined and left the Club. About 10 former members have since passed. The Club’s current membership stands at 24 members with service times ranging from 6 months upwards to 41 years. Currently, the Club has had successful projects in the areas of Americanism, Community Service, and the Prevention of Child Abuse. Participation in the Veteran’s Day Parade and "giveakidaflagtowave" has seen a majority of members, coupled with other participants such as the UH Softball and Baseball teams and other community members. The Officer of the Month program has been ongoing and leads up to the recognition of a Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year banquet held annually coupled with a silent auction. The Book of Golden Deeds program has been another ongoing project with the recognition of individuals whose community service have made an impact resulting in improved conditions for others within the Big Island community. The purchase of books addressing “Hands Are Not For…” and distributing the sets to various organizations as well as connecting with groups striving to address the issues surrounding child abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking have been a part of the Club’s Prevention of Child Abuse program. Information gleaned from National Exchange records found that there have been 11 members who have served as President of the Club, 6 have served as Vice President, 7 as Treasurer, and 8 as Secretary. This does not include members who have served in various capacities prior to 2002.