The Outdoor Circle is a statewide environmental non-profit that works with branches throughout
the Hawaiian Islands to protect Hawai‘i's unique natural beauty for future generations
through community improvement projects, public education, and advocacy.
the Hawaiian Islands to protect Hawai‘i's unique natural beauty for future generations
through community improvement projects, public education, and advocacy.
You Can Make a Difference!
Donate to The Outdoor Circle
We depend on your donations to continue our mission of keeping Hawai‘i the beautiful, special place we all love.
Please take a moment to make your tax deductible donation now.
You may also make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or family member,
or a make gift donation to someone who cares about Hawai‘i's environment.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for doing your part to keeping the vision of The Outdoor Circle alive.
Please take a moment to make your tax deductible donation now.
You may also make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or family member,
or a make gift donation to someone who cares about Hawai‘i's environment.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for doing your part to keeping the vision of The Outdoor Circle alive.
A Hui Hou ~ Bob Loy
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Word of this loss caught the winds and waves traveling to Hawai‘i, and now we honor him for his many contributions to Hawai‘i and in particular to The Outdoor Circle.
Born in Oklahoma, Bob made his way to Hawai‘i where he was a reporter and news director at KGMB-TV for 10 years. His wife Debbie, an attorney, was a Public Defender, and they have a daughter, Sarah, residing in Boston, and one granddaughter. Bob first came to The Outdoor Circle on assignment from Becker Communications, to lead a workshop for our board, dealing with public speaking and the use of media to get our mission message out there. Shortly after that contact, in 2005, Bob was hired by The Outdoor Circle to become its Director of Environmental Programs. He brought his many skills with him, along with an innate intelligence and a commitment to the work at hand. Public relations was his “thing” and he excelled in it, in depth and detail. Everyone in the legislature knew Bob, where he would go to propose, present, and defend our Outdoor Circle bills. Bob was a good strategist and was always prepared for hearings, and passionate in his testimony. He vigorously defended our sign laws. When word of the impending Honolulu Rail project came out, Bob got on the Mayor’s Transit Advisory committee and stressed our concerns for the loss of trees and view planes. After considerable study and dialogue, The Outdoor Circle voted not to support the rail proposal. We felt Hawai‘i could do better than this plan. We were so well served by Bob’s commitment to protect the environment during the time the Rail hearings were going on. Bob was an amateur photographer and, in 2007, produced a wonderful set of photographs of Honolulu’s Flowering Trees, which was published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser newspaper, as a series, along with his guide to where they were located, and why they were significant. Bob had a great sense of humor and welcoming nature. While living in Waimanalo, they would often entertain, and Bob loved music. Frequently these occasions would end up with a jam session as he played his guitar. In 2013 Bob and Debbie left for Oklahoma, to be near his parents, and eventually made their way to North Carolina. Bob was a unique man and we who knew him cherish his memory and remain grateful for his tireless efforts in preserving and protecting his environment, the Hawai‘i he called home. Godspeed Bob until we gather again. To send a note of condolence to Bob’s Wife Debbie Loy and their daughter Sarah, the address is: 1111 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC 28405 Our sincere thanks to Betsy Conners, Diane Harding and Mary Steiner for contributing to this obituary. |
Upcoming Branch Events
Manoa Branch
1,000 Tree Giveaway | Saturday, April 25, 2020 | 8:00 am - 12 noon
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1,000 Tree Giveaway | Saturday, April 25, 2020 | 8:00 am - 12 noon
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Meet Our Board of Directors
Left to right: Christian Palmer, Scott Wilson, Elizabeth O'Sullivan, Kathleen Bryan, Joan Gossett, Jonathan Sudler,
Lowana Richardson, Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis, Cheryl Langton, Jennie Peterson (Missing: Eric Hansen)
Learn more about our Board of Directors
Lowana Richardson, Mimi Bornhorst Gaddis, Cheryl Langton, Jennie Peterson (Missing: Eric Hansen)
Learn more about our Board of Directors
Join or Renew Your Membership to The Outdoor Circle
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Over the past century, the Outdoor Circle has planted many of the trees that cool the air and caress our lovely islands. Did you know we established the first plant nursery at Kapi‘olani Park in 1918, which we gave to the City of Honolulu in 1946, and which still operates today as a repository source for our city street trees?
Read about some of our other accomplishments: TOC Highlights. 
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Here are just a few projects and areas of advocacy your gift will help support:
We will continue to assist the 11 branches of The Outdoor Circle as they work to maintain trees, fight illegal signage, and promote programs in their own communities. We will continue to preserve the natural beauty of Hawai‘i by opposing anything that would allow for the visual desecration of our islands and view planes. We will continue our work with with various partners to map trees on public lands with the goal of ensuring that tree-scapes and green-scapes are preserved and enhanced. Thank you for helping us keep Hawai‘i clean, green and beautiful. We cannot do it without You! |
Testimonials
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"I joined and donated not just because I support your organization's mission and work, but also because I have personally benefitted from the organization's work. I work as a tour guide and visitors consistently mention how lovely the trees are, and how wonderful it is to not see billboards.
I was also the beneficiary of a one-time scholarship award while studying at WCC. I got my degree in Arboriculture, and have gone on to use it both in my visitor industry life, as well as my work in human services." - JH |
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BECOME A MEMBER
The Circle is a membership-based organization. We offer individual, corporate, and lifetime memberships. You can join any branch at any time. We have branches all throughout the islands. Click here to learn more about our branches. GET YOUR GREENLEAF
The Greenleaf is our online newsletter. From statewide initiatives to branch projects to interesting stories about local trees, this is the place to find out what is going on around The Circle. Click here to read the latest from The Greenleaf. 
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER / INTERN
The Circle relies on the support of volunteers to accomplish its work. There are many opportunities to volunteer on specific projects in your community or on statewide campaigns.
If you would like to become an intern for our state office, please let us know! Click here to connect with us for more information about volunteer opportunities. BECOME A DONOR
The Outdoor Circle is primarily funded by the generous gifts of private donors. Please click here to make a secure donation in support of the work of The Circle and its branches. All donations to The Outdoor Circle are tax-deductible and come to us in many ways, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of appreciated stock. The Outdoor Circle is a 501(c)3 non-profit and its FEIN is 99-0085044. If you have any questions about how to give a gift to The Outdoor Circle, please call or email us. |