We are a vibrant and diverse group of professionals dedicated to creating a positive impact not only in our Hilo community but also across the state, nation, and around the world. By teaming up with over 1.4 million Rotarians, we infuse leadership, education, and enthusiasm into projects that enhance the quality of life for people everywhere. Join us in making a difference!
The Rotary Club of South Hilo is excited to announce our Christmas Party entitled “Tinsel, Treats, & Tunes!” Please come join us at the Fairway Grill on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The event's highlights include a delectable prime rib dinner with no-host bar, fun games, and festive holiday music. Space is limited so please register as soon as possible. Please RSVP by December 10, 2026. Please register at the link below:
Rotary's theme for October is Community Economic Development. Our members and our Foundation work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. The Rotary Foundation spent $9.2 million last year to grow local economies and reduce poverty.
Our impact on local economies: Rotary members train people to become resources for their community, offering networking activities, advice on new business development, and mathematics and financial management training.
Rotarians make amazing things happen, like:
Breaking the cycle of poverty for women: Most of the women living in rural Guatemala do not have the collateral to get loans from regulated financial institutions. The Rotary Club of Guatemala de la Ermita helped 400 local women complete financial literacy courses so they could pool their money and fund their own microlending program.
Skills development, business training: In Esmeraldas, Ecuador, Rotary members helped grant more than 250 microloans and train more than 270 community members in sewing, baking, plumbing, microcredit, business management, and leadership.
Sustainable farming: In west Cameroon, soil erosion and loss of soil fertility have significantly reduced farmers’ harvests. Rotary members gave farmers the skills they needed to improve soil fertility, control soil erosion, and market their produce. The results: increased crop yields and profits.
Aloha Rotary ʻOhana! Want an easier way to connect with fellow members, update your profile, and keep up with club activities? Check out the attached ClubRunner Essentials guide for simple, step-by-step instructions—whether you’re new to ClubRunner or just need a refresher.
Take a look, log in, and make your first step an easy one: check that your contact information is up to date!
Rotary focuses on seven key areas to create lasting change: Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Maternal and Child Health, Community Economic Development, and Protecting the Environment. We would love to have you join us.
We work with our local groups, businesses and non-profits to develop strategic alliances that benefit our entire community. Follow the Link above for more information.
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RCSH is involved in major projects all over Hawai'i Island (like the IRONMAN World Championships). You can be a part of it!
