Lahainaluna High School Athletic Director Jonathan Conrad stands with Mariko Higashi, former president of the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset, as they display donated gift cards in front of the freshly painted storage container. Photo courtesy Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset

In October 2023, the White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club of Washington state provided funding for shelving, storage bins, and essential supplies for the conversion of a shipping container into a resource room for the Lahainaluna High School Athletic Department.

The facility serves as a distribution center for athletic equipment to students in need. After two years of operation, the container required repainting, sealing, and the installation of a ventilation system. While labor for these improvements was donated by the Maui Painter’s Union, the paint needed to be purchased separately.

In addition, athletic coaches buy non-perishable food for athletes when they travel to competitions, giving the students nourishment that is essential for those competing. Rotary funding has enabled the coaching staff to use Costco Gift Cards to purchase food for their athletes on game days that involve travel.

The Youth Service project is among the initiatives undertaken by the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset to engage members and contribute to the community.

For more information about the Rotary Club, go to rotarycluboflahainasunset.org or email Joanne Laird at mamalrd01@gmail.com.