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Welcome to our Y Service website. Here you will find valuable information about our Hawaii Region, US Area and International Y Service Clubs. You will especially learn about the exciting and dynamic activities of our Region’s programs and services. If you are a Y Service Member visiting our site or islands, please leave us an email message. We would love to hear from you. From all the members of the Hawaii Region Y Service Clubs, we say Mahalo nui loa… thank you very much for visiting us.
Phil Sammer, Regional Director Hawaii, 2018-2020
Our Purpose
To be a worldwide fellowship of men and women of all faiths working together in mutual respect and affection, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, and with a common loyalty to the Young Men’s Christian Association, striving through active service to develop, encourage and provide leadership to build a better world for all mankind.
Our Mission
The Hawaii Region Y Service Clubs (Y’s Men & Women’s Clubs), in partnership with the YMCA, shall provide leadership initiatives that contribute to stronger individuals, clubs, communities and a better world.
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86th Annual Hawaii Region Convention
Join us for the 86th Hawaii Region Y Service Club Convention being held at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, alongside the beautiful Hilo Bayfront and the backdrop of Mauna Kea from May 5 to 7, 2023. The Convention registration has officially opened.
REGISTRATION FORMS
*Payment must be made by check or money order. Deadline to register is April 7, 2023 to avoid a late fee.
PROGRAM
Friday: Start with Special Social Time in Waioli Lounge followed by a fabulous buffet dinner in the Mokuola Ballroom starting promptly at 6 p.m. Program will include a presentation by 2022 Youth Convention Attendee Alyah Cortez, Keynote speaker U.S. Area YMI President Shaju Sam, and Endowment project as well as recognition of our “Golden Members” followed by Bingo Madness!
Saturday: Business Meeting will be held first. The Lunch Program will include club and individual awards, Peace Project Awards, Guest Speaker Mayor Mitch Roth, and YMI features. The Island of Hawaii YMCA will be hosting a craft workshop and special dinner featuring ‘onolicious’ Hawaiian food and entertainment. Dinner program will include the 2023-2024 Officer Installation Ceremony, New Member Induction, and Incoming RD message.
Sunday: Devotional and Remembrances, Gold 2.0 Leadership Training, Help for Seniors Seminar, and closing ceremony.
Hilo Club will also be hosting a no-host dinner at Kenichi Restaurant on Thursday, May 4 for early arrivers and a bento lunch on Sunday, May 7 for late departures or those staying longer. Register online.
CONVENTION INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE: Download HERE for more information about the convention.
HOTEL: Hilo Hawaiian Hilo is the site of the Hawaii Region Convention. Arrangements must be made separately. Download the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Registration form HERE. Special rate applicable three days before and after the convention (based on availability).
TRANSPORTATION: No hotel shuttle is available. Download HERE for more information about transportation options. Hilo Club will provide airport pick-up/drop-offs from May 5-7 plus transportation to and from the hotel to The Island of Hawaii YMCA for Saturday dinner.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: Donate much needed items at the Hawaii Region Convention. Items donated will go to Child & Family Services East Hawaii Island. Download HERE for a list of requested items. Monies collect through Y’s Guys/Gals and Devotional will go to The Island of Hawaii YMCA.
YMI Legacy Story Series
The Legacy Story Series was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Y’s Men. Each short story will highlight key individuals, events, and projects from the local to global level within the first century of the movement and appear on Y’s Men International’s Facebook, Instagram, and their official website every day. The final (100th) story was published on March 11 to coincide with the YMI 100th Anniversary Event in Taipei, Taiwan. To download the stories, please visit: https://www.ysmen.org/category/legacy-stories-series/.
100th Anniversary Celebration in Taiwan
The Y’s Men International Centennial Celebration was held from March 10-12 at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei, Taiwan. Members from around the world joined in the celebration. They celebrated YMI’s legacy, mission, and impact in the first century. The theme of the event is “Great because of you!” The event also highlighted working together into the next century to build an equitable and sustainable world for all. This long awaited event was to be held in 2022 but was postponed due to COVID shutdowns instituted in China. The next Y’s Men International convention will be held in the Philippines in 2024.
Recorded Streams:
Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkLbizoGVcY
Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5N7oUv5vF0
Atherton UH Fundraiser
Atherton Y Service Club works one of the beverage stalls at the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Club members sold alcohol at the University of Hawaii Volleyball Game. Proceeds from the sales goes towards Atherton Y’s alternative spring break trips.
Windward Plant Sale
Windward Y Service Club held their plant sale fundraiser at Windward YMCA. Club members grew the plants and accepted plant donations prior to the event. Members sold a variety of beautiful house plants, air plants, succulents and much more to customers braving the rainy weather. This fundraiser is an annual event.
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Receive automatic notifications when new items are posted. Hear from friends of Y’sdom around the world. As a group member you can post your own items, add your club bulletin, show photos of events etc. First, make your own Facebook page. It’s simple and it can be as private or public as you want. Then go to the Hawaii Region group page and ask to be a member. Our administrator will approve you. Everyone can see the page but only members can post to it.