#Jan Cerizo

Toastmasters District 49 has earned the prestigious Smedley Distinguished District designation for the 2025–2026 Toastmasters year, the highest level of recognition presented under Toastmasters International’s District Recognition Program. The Smedley Distinguished District award recognizes districts that achieve outstanding performance in membership growth, club growth, club quality and leadership development while meeting or exceeding rigorous international […]

Kaina Makua, a cultural practitioner, community leader and educator, from Waimea, Kauaʻi, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Toastmasters District 49 Annual Conference and International Speech Contest. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village South Pacific Ballroom.

Enlace Hispano Program Specialist Sharon Shough has been named Maui Economic Opportunity’s Employee of the Month for September.

Toastmasters International District 49 has officially installed its 2025–2026 District Executive Committee leaders. They will lead the district’s mission to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. The installation ceremony was held Sept. 13 via Zoom. The newly installed District Executive Committee includes: NOTE:  DTM stands for “Distinguished Toastmaster” designation, the highest […]

Kiwanis Division 22 Lt. Gov. Kelsey Okuda has announced the finalists for the Kiwanis Kūpuna Spelling Bee Final, following preliminary competitions held across the state.

Lorna Tagorda began as a Maui Economic Opportunity senior employment program client, worked her way into a senior club specialist position and last month was named Employee of the Month.