The 2026-27 presidents of Maui’s nine Rotary Clubs gather with Rotary district leaders during an induction ceremony at Lahaina Cannery Mall. Pictured are (front row, from left) Gary Albitz of the Kahului club, Kim Hightower of the Kihei Wailea club, Heather Mueller of the Maui club, Mary Albitz of the Upcountry club, (middle row) Ronelle Esty of the Wailuku club, (back row) Christian Grande of the Lahaina club, Courtney Sakalosky of the Lahaina Sunset club, co-presidents Sherry Mizumoto and Rachel Smith of the Lahaina Sunrise club, Wendy Hornack of the Maluhia Maui club, District Gov. Benson Medina, Assistant Gov. Jennifer Barr and Assistant Gov. Ann Neizman. Photo courtesy Tony Krieg

More than 90 members and friends of Maui’s nine Rotary clubs gathered recently at Lahaina Cannery Mall to celebrate the induction of the 2026-27 club presidents and honor outgoing presidents.

The event was led by master of ceremonies Wilmont Kamanu Kahaialiʻi, who also offered the opening pule. Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen congratulated the outgoing and incoming presidents for their service.

Outgoing District Gov. Nancy Cabral of the Rotary Club of Hilo recognized the outgoing presidents, and incoming District Gov. Benson Medina, also of the Rotary Club of Hilo, offered a Hawaiian blessing before the new presidents were inducted.

Seven Rotary Wahine performed the hula “Puamana” as a tribute to Lahaina, and Ulu Maika Duo, featuring Kahaialiʻi and Dayan Kai, provided music to open and close the event.

Thirteen Rotary leaders traveled from neighboring islands to attend. The celebration also recognized Al Weiland for serving as assistant governor for Maui club presidents from 2023 to 2026.

For more information about Maui’s nine Rotary clubs, contact Maui Island Resource Chair Joanne Laird at mamalrd01@gmail.com.

Outgoing Assistant Gov. Al Weiland accepts a gift from incoming Assistant Govs. Jennifer Barr and Ann Neizman in recognition of his service to Maui club presidents. Photo courtesy Tony Krieg