Rotary members honored with Rising Phoenix award for contributing to Maui fire relief efforts : Maui Now [Video]

Leaders of the Rotary Clubs of Hawaiʻi District 5000 greeted nearly 70 participants for a virtual Zoom event. The session showcased the inspiring stories of the three Lahaina Rotary clubs and their remarkable journey following the fires that ravaged their community last year.

Leaders from the Rotary Clubs of Lahaina, Lahaina Sunrise, and Lahaina Sunset shared moving accounts and photos of their projects that provided crucial disaster relief and supported the recovery of their beloved town. Rick Nava, Skeeter Stebbins, Rachel Smith, and Katy Shroder recounted tales of resilience as their clubs spearheaded over 75 projects to assist fire survivors.

The Rotary District 5000 Foundation’s Maui Fire Relief effort has received a remarkable $3.3 million in donations, with $1 million already allocated for Immediate and Intermediate Fire Relief projects.

Maui Assistant Governors Wendy Hornack and Al Weiland detailed the selection process for past funded projects and discussed plans for funding …