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Time To Give Back
Without regrets in a seemingly life-changing decision, Rick Blangiardi was able to move through the ranks having mostly a sense of providence - to be able to meet the needs of his children despite sacrificing his own joy. And now that he has reached the apex of his career, Rick looks back in recognition to the forces behind his rise to the top despite the many personal tribulations he faced. Giving his time to several organizational Boards is his way of paying his dues.
"At this point in my life, so much of what I've been about is trying to give back - to come home to Hawaii now and really make a contribution and do something that would be worthwhile," he said.
According to Rick, it is his job as a senior manager to act as example to his subordinates and instill in them a sense of philanthropy by utilizing the resources immediately available to them. Rick believes that the television, with its all-encompassing power to influence the masses, can be used to move the community forward and uplift the society.
At present, Rick is involved with several for- and non-profit organizations including Honolulu Boy Choir, Aloha United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and Central Pacific Bank.
CPB is currently involved with the Lokahi Giving Project, founded in 1992 by News Anchor Leslie Wilcox and social services leader Mariellen Jones. From November 20 onwards for a month, all branches of Central Pacific Bank in the state will be accepting donations of gift cards and cash (or credit card charge) at teller windows. Friendly faces from Central Pacific Bank are helping with the Dec. 2 Neighbor Island drives from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except in Keauhou, Kona where the drive goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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