44 | The Source American Legion Kona Post 20 Rico Pacatang 78-6938A Wālua Rd. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 464-4341 centennial.legion.org/hawaii/post20 ricopacatang@gmail.com Committed to mentoring youth & sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism & honor, promoting strong national security, & continued devotion to our fellow members. Kai ʻŌpua Canoe Club Kris Hazard P.O. Box 3079 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (808) 895-1364 kaiopua.org krishazardkocc@gmail.com Kai ʻŌpua Canoe Club is one of the oldest outrigger canoe clubs in the State of Hawai‘i. They also host the world's largest long distance outrigger canoe races: The Queen Liliʻuokalani. Kiwanis Club of Kailua-Kona Doug Payne P.O. Box 2485 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (909) 649-3516 facebook.com/kailuakona4kiwanis kailuakona4kiwanis@gmail.com Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Lions Club of Kona Mitch Tam P.O. Box 287 Kealakekua, HI 96750 (808) 756-3838 e-clubhouse.org/sites/konahi lionmitch@gmail.com Lions Club of Kona is a non-political service organization established originally in June 1938, serving the West Hawai‘i Community. Rotary Club of Kona Brian Asbjornson P.O. Box 2445 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 (808) 854-6148 rotaryclubofkona.com brian@konaimpact.com Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change. We have club activities, social events, and volunteer projects. Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise Barbara Kossow 73-4354 Malalo Pl. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 938-0806 konasunriserotary@gmail.com The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and to encourage and foster first the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. NONPROFIT/ HUMAN SERVICES Arc of Kona Michele Ku P.O. Box 127 Kealakekua, HI 96750 (808) 323-2626 arcofkona.org michele@arcofkona.org Arc of Kona, a nonprofit, CARF accredited organization, assists and supports individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence and inclusion in society consistent with their wishes. Going Home Hawaiʻi Les Estrella 80 Pauahi St. #207 Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 491-2437 goinghomehawaii.org goinghomehawaii@gmail.com A nonprofit organization with a mission to assist justice involved Hawai'i Island men, women, and youth with reintegration into community life through employment, housing, education, and services. Hawai‘i Island United Way Jess Thompson 688 Kinoʻole St. #201 Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-6393 hiuw.org cpo@hiuw.org Uniting people, organizations and resources to build a healthier community. Partnering with nonprofit agencies islandwide that provide programs that serve critical needs. HOPE Services Hawai‘i, Inc. • Brandee Menino 357 Waiānuenue Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-3050 hopeserviceshawaii.org bmenino@hopeserviceshawaii.org Nonprofit homeless services provider on Hawaiʻi Island. HOPE Services offers street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, rental assistance, disaster relief services, and more to those experiencing homelessness, and those in imminent danger of becoming homeless. The Salvation Army Shawn Keoho 75-223 Kalani St. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 326-2330 kona.salvationarmy.org shawn.keoho@usw.salvationarmy.org Nonprofit social services, preschool 2-5yrs. and a church with programs for youth, men, women and seniors. Thrift store. YWAM Ships Kona Jim Walker 75-5687 Aliʻi Dr. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 757-9150 ywamshipskona.org jim.walker@ywamships.net We serve the most isolated and disadvantaged islands in the Pacific. Using ships, we train and send volunteers to bring hope through health care, education, clean water and Bible distribution. PAST PRESIDENTS/CHAIRS 1968 Founding Officer William Mielcke 1979-80 President John Burns 1982-83 President Byron Fox 1984-85 President Bill Knutson 1985-86 President Alfie Fujitani 1986-87 President Wilton Wong 1988-89 President Ross Wilson 1989-90 President Peter Young 1990-91 President Fred Yamashiro 1991-92 President Gregory Ogin 1992-93 President Gordon “Gus” Ogasawara 1993-94 President Carl Simons 1994-95 President Barbara Uechi 1995-96 President Greg Gerard, Realtor 1996-97 President Reg Morimoto 1997-99 President Kenneth Ono 2000-02 President Ron Aronson 2002-03 President Scott Bell 2003-06 President Eric von Platen Luder 2006-07 President Ron Aronson 2007-09 President Christie Crawford 2009-11 Chair J. William Sanborn 2013-15 Chair Tracey Fosso 2015-17 Chair Dale Ishida Suezaki 2017-18 Chair Matthew Grauso 2018-20 Chair Porter DeVries 2020-22 Chair Mark Leong 2022-23 Chair Dennis Boyd 2024-25 Chair Jen Johansen Member Directory: Nonprofit/Clubs – Past Presidents/Chairs
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