Dexter & Mary Kubota
Dick Gushman LE G AC Y S O C I E T Y
K U B O TA F O U N DAT I O N SCHOL ARSHIP FUND
What inspires you? It’s inspiring watching folks who do not need to help out share parts of their lives to benefit those in need, and not ask anything in return. What brings you joy? The most pure joy in my life beyond time spent with my grandchildren comes from the precious hours I have in or on the ocean. What do you hope for Hawai‘i’s future? I have great hopes and strong confidence that the Hawai‘i we know today will continue to morph into a more remarkable place to live and prosper. What motivates you to give? Philanthropy is a part of the every day dynamic where those with some extra capabilities graciously contribute. Being part of that process is inspiring. People are surprised when they learn: I flunked out of college, I was kicked out of college, and I quit college without a degree.
SCHOL A R SHIP F U N DS help Hawai‘i’s students to achieve their goal of obtaining a college degree.
LEG AC Y GIF TS provide lasting support to communities and honor an individual’s passion for making a difference beyond his or her lifetime. Legacy Society members choose to leave a gift to the community in their will or trust, creating a legacy for a particular cause for generations to come.
What inspires you? We are inspired by courageous individuals who are willing to live their lives in service to their community, country, and world.
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What motivates you to give? We were both fortunate to grow up in families of giving. While we respect our past, the only legacy we own is the responsibility to our future. It is imperative that education of our younger generation is made a priority.
Fishing
What do you hope for Hawai‘i’s future? We would like to see Hawai‘i become more progressive and opportunistic in its approach to self and environmental sustainability.
People are surprised when they learn: Mary was a professional singer and performed in the Hawai‘i Opera and Dexter’s first home computer was one he built in college. What brings you joy?
Our greatest joy is time and fellowship with family, friends, and our three furry family members. C R E AT I N G C H A N G E | 2 0 19 A N N U A L R E P O R T
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