Lahaina's Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club
Get involved with Lahaina's Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club. Help make a difference by doing volunteer wor Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club is based in Lahaina, Maui.
For membership information, send an email to [email protected].
21/08/2023
Lions Clubs of Maui, Region VI, Zones 1 & 2 have created our Incidence Response Team lead by Past District Governor Joe Pontanilla.
To date, we are working with Maui Optix to provide replacement glasses and possible contacts along with other vendors to replace hearing aids. We also have other optometrists coming in from the other islands to assist with vision screening and replacement glasses/contacts.
We are also working with Red Cross to determine how else our Zone can do to assist our community.
Several members of Lahaina’s Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club have lost everything in the wildfire and we are all working together to help not just the members of our club but others in our community.
Should you need anything specifically that you are not receiving from other organizations, please reach out.
For now, we’re asking our Hawaii Lions membership & community to help support our cause to make a donation. Open your hearts and give as much as you can. All donations are tax deductible. Please make your check out to, mail, and earmark “Maui Disaster Relief”…
Hawaii Lions Foundation
405 North Kuakini Street #801
Honolulu, HI 96817
OR you can make a donation online below. We'll be updating that page soon to reflect the Maui Disaster Relief. The Lions Eye Bank Hawaii (LEBH) is part of the Hawaii Lions Foundation (HLF) and donations through LEBH go directly to the HLF.
https://www.lebh.org/contribute/
In addition, a private donor has pledged to match all donations
towards the Maui disaster relief up to $25k.
Your contribution will go a long way!
Thank you – Hawaii Lions Foundation
Contribute | Lions Eye Bank of Hawai'i Hawai’i Lions Foundation Maui Disaster Relief Aloha All…Whenever disaster strikes, the Hawaii Lions Clubs are often among the first to offer relief. The wildfires in Lahaina are so devastating, it’s going to take a lot of resources and financial aid. As the Lions on Maui work together with the...
14/08/2023
Lahaina Wildfire Devastation
How YOU Can Help!
Aloha All…Whenever disaster strikes, the Lions are often among the first to offer relief. The wildfires in Lahaina are so devastating, it’s going to take a lot of resources and financial aid. As the Lions on Maui work together with the county to send food, water, and medical supplies, they’re going to need monetary ability to help them mobilize. Lions Club International will assist with their major disaster funding but with certain restrictions. However with funding from the Hawaii Lions Foundation, our Lions have immediate use and are not as restricted.
We’re asking our Hawaii Lions membership & community to help support our cause to make a donation. Open your hearts and give as much as you can. All donations are tax deductible. Please make your check out to, mail, and earmark “Maui Disaster Relief”…
Hawaii Lions Foundation
405 North Kuakini Street #801
Honolulu, HI 96817
OR you can make a donation online below. We'll be updating that page soon to reflect the Maui Disaster Relief. The Lions Eye Bank Hawaii (LEBH) is part of the Hawaii Lions Foundation (HLF) and donations through LEBH go directly to the HLF.
https://www.lebh.org/contribute/
In addition, a private donor has pledged to match all donations
towards the Maui disaster relief up to $25k.
Your contribution will go a long way!
Thank you – Hawaii Lions Foundation
Contribute | Lions Eye Bank of Hawai'i Contribute Generosity is at the core of what we do. The generosity of our donors allows the eye bank to exist, and paying forward that gift gives purpose to our mission. We hope that you will join us in this spirit of generosity, and give so that we may help others keep giving. Thank you to the Dist...
06/08/2023
Join us on Sunday, August 20. We'll be offering crafts and Keiki ID kits
KEIKI HULA FESTIVAL ’23 – LAHAINA CANNERY Join us for Polynesian dancing, shop local artisans, partake in complimentary cultural crafts, keiki craft table with Lions Club, succulent plant workshop, enjoy the local flavors of Hawai’i, and experience a special Fire Knife Dance finale!
21/07/2023
Street Bikers United, Maui Chapter, Tools for Schools drive on Sunday
THIS UPCOMING SUNDAY! ~Hope to see Everyone at Nalu's South Shore Grill for this years "Tools 4 School Fundraiser" !
15/03/2023
If you are going to be in Honolulu in April, you can support Kamehameha Lions Club
The 4th Annual King’s Luau Fundraiser
Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00am – 1:00pm
Keehi Lagoon Memorial Park - John A. Burns Hall - 2685 N Nimitz Hwy.
“The Kamehameha Lions Club was the first Lions club internationally to be named after an individual. Charter members named the club after King Kamehameha to honor his strength and power in uniting the people of Hawaii as the first monarch of the Islands.”
The Kamehameha Lions Club Foundation (a registered 501(c)3 public charity) presents its annual King’s Luau Fundraiser. Proceeds of this 74-year-old club’s fundraiser will benefit LEO Club scholarships for Sacred Hearts Academy, La Pietra School for Girls, Kalani High School and St. Louis School as well as charities & community service projects throughout Hawaii. To date, the club has raised over $400,000 to support our Hawaii youth and volunteer service endeavors!
Guests will enjoy Kalua Pig, Chicken Long Rice, Squid Luau, Lomi Salmon, Poi, Rice, Haupia & Pineapple. Entertainment by Jerry Santos & Kamuela Kimokea. Silent Auction and Lunch to be served at 10:00am.
Ticket prices are $50 each. RESERVED Table for 10, $500.
ALL sales in advance and ends April 20, 2023.
For Tickets: Reena Rabago (808) 554-6296 or [email protected]
Or visit https://klcfoundation.org to purchase tickets online
Please make your Tax Deductible checks payable to:
Kamehameha Lions Club Foundation
All proceeds benefit youth scholarships & community service projects of the Kamehameha Lions Club Foundation, a licensed 501(c)(3) public charity.
The club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6pm. Find out more about the Kamehameha Lions Club Foundation by visiting their website; http://www.klcfoundation.org
12/01/2023
Come and see Lions Clubs of Maui on Saturday, January 21, at Walmart Kahului.
Bring your used prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and hearing aids for recycling.
Mahalo!
14th Annual “Lions in Sight”
Statewide Eyeglass & Hearing Aid Collection
Saturday January 21, 2023 8am-2pm
As spring cleaning gets under way, the Hawaii Lions are asking people to look through dresser drawers & closets for used eyeglasses & hearing aids and donate them to the Lions Recycle For Sight program.
Hawaii Lions collect eyeglasses year-round and, on this day, the Lions members will be out in force receiving your unwanted eyewear at Walmart and other locations throughout the state.
You may also place them in specially marked Lions Recycle For Sight collection boxes. Visit our website hawaiilions.org for locations prominently displayed on the homepage.
The glasses will be cleaned, categorized by prescription and prepared for distribution by Lions, Leos and other groups. According to the World Health Organization, the eyesight of approximately one-fourth of the world's population can be improved through the use of a corrective lens.
The glasses will be distributed to those in need within developing countries where eye care is often unaffordable and inaccessible. In countries such as Afghanistan, Samoa, and the Philippines, an eye exam can cost as much as one month's wages, and a single eye doctor may serve a community of hundreds of thousands of people.
In addition to the eyeglasses, hearing aids will be also collected, cleaned and tested for local distribution.
*** SPECIAL NOTE *** As part of the 14th Annual State-Wide “Lions in Sight” project, January 21, 2023 the Lions stationed at Kahala Mall (between Macy's & Minamoto Kitchoan) from 10:00am - 3:00pm will be offering FREE vision screenings! Hawaii Lions provides this service during the school year; however, not all Hawaii schools participate. This is a great opportunity to get children tested. Must be at least 4 or older (Grades pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, and 7). A parental permission slip is required to be filled out.
Lions are known for their commitment to being “Knights of the Blind in the Crusade against Darkness,” a challenging statement made by Helen Keller in 1925.
Other Hawaii Locations 8am-2pm (unless otherwise noted)
OAHU
• Kahala Mall – between Macy's & Minamoto Kitchoan * 10am-3pm
KAUAI
• Kukui Grove Shopping Center ‐ Lihue: located next to Longs by water fountain 3-2600 Kaumualii Highway
BIG ISLAND
• KTA Super Store ‐ Hilo * KTA Center * 50 East Puainako Street (808) 959-9111
• KTA Super Store ‐ Waimea * Waimea Center * 65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy (808) 885-8866 * 9am-12pm
15/12/2022
Lions Clubs of Maui had our Christmas gathering last week and DG Gary Nip inducted new members. We welcome Lion Gloria Habbas!
20/10/2022
Visit the Convention Website to obtain the Convention Promo Pack
http://hawaiilionsconvention.com/
Aloha fellow Lions, Companions in Service (CIS), Leos and guests
I MUA Let us move forward together and celebrate a year of service at the 87th District 50 Hawai’i Lions Convention.
The Convention will be at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu on April 27 through 29, 2023.
Mahalo to the convention planning committee led by Co-Chairs Lion Shasta Yamada (Koko Head Lions Club) and Lion Tad Tsuruma (Pearl City Lions Club). The committee is planning a fun, inspiring, and educational celebration.
We are excited to welcome our Lions International Director (ID) Allen Snider and his Companion in Service Lion Susan. ID Allen is a highly sought-after speaker at District Conventions, so mahalo to ID Bob Lee for making the arrangements.
To keep the cost affordable, the committee has worked hard to secure nearby venues for evening events. To keep transportation costs low, we are planning to have Oahu Lions provide rides for our neighbor island Lions.
We are happy that our Leos will be in attendance to join the fun. New this year, Companions in Service who are not Lions will be able to attend sessions with CIS Joyce Nip.
We invite you to join us for a FUN weekend to meet old acquaintances and make new friends. Learn about Lions. Most of all rekindle your passion and be proud to be a Lion dedicated to the service of others.
Lion Gary Nip and CIS Joyce Nip
District Governor 2022-2023
District 50 – Hawaii
15/10/2022
We are looking for some great leaders in our community. Contact us today at [email protected]
29/09/2022
What can we do to help?
Molokai Baseball Equipment Drive.
24/09/2022
Day 2, vision screening at Lahaina Intermediate. You all rock! Mahalo nui members of Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club, my halau sisters, my 'ohana, and friends.
21/09/2022
Mahalo to our amazing members and prospects of Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club for a successful vision screening at Kamehameha III Elementary School. We screened about 500 keiki!
30/07/2022
Today's the day we gather to assemble blessings bags. If you have some time to help, please swing by
25/06/2022
Join us on June 26th for Chocolate Laulima fundraiser at Maui Ku'ia Chocolate Estates
For Immediate Release
2022 Spring Blessings Bags, Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club
During the month of June, 2022, Lahaina’s Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club is once again gearing up to help those less fortunate. The club needs your help and would like to invite the community and businesses to donate any small items such as the following:
Soaps/Bodywash
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
Towels
Masks
Bandaids
or any items associated with hygiene practices, preventative measures to reduce the incidence and spreading of disease and personal health care (no razors, please.)
All donations can be dropped off in the collection bins at the following locations:
- Keller Williams Realty Maui, 2580 Kekaa Dr. #118 at the Kaanapali Fairway Shops;
- Keller Williams Realty Maui, 285 W. Kaahumanu Avenue #201, Kahului
- State Farm, Chad Santiago, 40 Kupuohi Street, #101, Lahaina
- Cycle City Maui, Maui Harley-Davidson, 890 Lower Main Street, Wailuku
Collection bins are available Monday thru Friday from 9am to 4pm. You can also call, text or email Lisa Puaa, Mana Moleta, or Stacey Baraoidan to arrange pick up.
Lisa Puaa (808)264-1151 [email protected] West side
Mana Moleta (808)283-6625 [email protected] Kahului, Wailuku, Upcounty, and South Maui
Stacey Baraoidan (808)250-2596 [email protected] Kahului, Wailuku, Upcountry, and South Maui areas
The club is hoping to pass out approximately 600 blessings bags and we are asking that our community and area businesses please offer to contribute to this wonderful cause and help people during these unfortunate times.
Lahaina’s Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club is also known for conducting vision screenings to raising awareness of eye disease which works toward the Lion’s mission of providing vision for all. All Lions Clubs of Maui including Lahaina’s Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club meets the needs of local communities, one city and town at a time as they share a core belief - to serve their community.
Lions Club International was founded in 1917, while Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club was formed in 2016. Lions Clubs of Maui are best known for fighting blindness, but they volunteer for many different kinds of community projects - including, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors as well as caring for the environment. Lions Clubs of Maui does vision and hearing screenings at Maui County schools throughout the year. There are 4 Lion Clubs: Mauna Kahalawai in Lahaina, Haleakala, Kahului and Maui in Central Maui and a branch club Hana. The Lions Clubs of Maui started with the charter of The Maui Lions Club 85 years ago.
Lahaina’s Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club is also looking for community minded members. The Club currently meets once per month via hybrid in-person/virtual meetings on the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00pm. If you have interest in dialing in to one of our virtual meetings, becoming a member or if you would like to donate items for the blessings bags, please contact, Lisa Puaa at 808-264-1151 or email [email protected].
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
For More Information
Lisa Puaa, President
Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club
808.264.1151
[email protected]
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12/05/2022
Support Lions Clubs of Maui on Sunday, May 15, 2022, 12:30pm by joining us at Maui Ku'ia Chocolate Estates Chocolate Laulima Tasting.
To make your reservation, go to https://www.mauichocolatetour.com/weekend-tastings-chocolate-laulima/ and choose May 15, 2022. For $35, you will have a taste of the fine chocolate created here on Maui.
Enjoy!
04/05/2022
This is why we serve Hawaii Lions of District 50 must rally around the cause of Diabetes awareness and prevention, because Diabetes is the number 1 cause of preventable blindness. Contact 2VDG elect Lion Dr Lori IY to find out more.
03/05/2022
From DG Elect Gary Nip…….
Become part of the pride. It is synergistic, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts when we all serve together. There is no i in team and there is no i in Nip. (If you want to know more about that statement, come and check out your District 50 Lions).
02/05/2022
Further your Lions education with degrees
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14/04/2022
Time to register for the 2022 District 50 convention in Kona. Early bird registration ends 2/28/2022
86th Annual District 50-Hawaii Lions District Convention Learn, and get excited for the 2022 Hawaii Lions District Convention by checking back regularly for news, advice, updates.
23/12/2021
20/12/2021
From our club to yours, Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!
13/12/2021
Mahalo to Gunars and Maui Ku’ia Chocolate for your support of Lions Cubs of Maui!
Please help Lions Clubs of Maui raise funds to help our community by purchasing Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate who are donating a portion of their proceeds back to Lions Clubs of Maui. Here's the link: https://mauichocolate.com/collections/lions-clubs-of-maui-1
A full-time Maui resident and retired biotech entrepreneur, Gunars started a cacao farm to make great chocolate. As the operation grew, he knew he wanted to give back, as philanthropy has been central to his and his wife's life. Plans for the farm, the factory, and the company evolved—the Chocolate Kuleana program was created.
Cheers to dreams with great goals, and cheers to great chocolate, Gunars!
Members, please like the District 50 page……….
25/11/2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from The Hawaii Lions of District 50.
08/11/2021
As we near the holidays, Mauna Kahalawai Lions Club Branch are collecting travel-size toiletries for our Blessings Bags Project, now through November 19, 2021.
Mahalo to Keller Williams Realty Maui for sponsoring the collection site
2021 Blessings Bags Project : Hub Hawaii Events Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
27/10/2021
26/09/2021
Anxiety Buddies for Children (ABC), organized by Ken Moskow I am an Emergency Room RN at the Maui Memorial Medical Center, Hawaii and I started a pi… Ken Moskow needs your support for Anxiety Buddies for Children (ABC)
13/08/2021
Save the dates for 2021-2022 meetings and special events. For more information, email [email protected]