Indru Watumull
Author: YWCA
April 23, 2009
Indru Watumull
Community Volunteer
Indru Watumull is one of the most active community volunteers in Hawaii. She generously gives her own personal support and raises funds for causes ranging from cancer to the arts. As a cancer survivor, she is passionate about helping others through the American Cancer Society of Hawaii. She provided pivotal support to its capital campaign for the purchase of the new headquarters and led fundraisers for “Race for the Cure” and “Boots on the Beach” events.
Indru has been a long time volunteer and board member at the Honolulu Academy of Arts and helped in establishing the Jhamandas Watumull Gallery for Indian Art there. Over the years she has served on many boards in the community and right now serves on the boards of the Diamond Head Theatre, Hawaii International Film Festival and the American Cancer Society. She has also been a long standing member and supporter of the Junior League of Honolulu. As a long-time YWCA member, Indru recently helped to secure funds for the renovation of the lobby alcove at the YWCA headquarters, Laniakea.
Very early remembrances of her arrival in Hawaii as a young bride from India in 1953 was taking her first swimming lessons at the YWCA pool and teaching Indian cooking classes at Laniakea. Her favorite thing to do now is family gatherings with children and grandchildren.
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Ms. Watumull is a longtime member of the Junior League of Honolulu. She is an example of what a professional volunteer can accomplish. Wonderful choice.
Comment by Barbra Pleadwell — April 24, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
I am honored to be in your company, Indru. Congratulations to you for this honor.
Comment by Signe Godfrey — May 3, 2009 @ 10:34 am
Congratulations Indru for being chosen as one of the 2009 YWCA’S Leader Luncheon honorees. I have been fortunate to have worked with you on many charity events over the years & look forward to celebrating all your accomplishments as an extraordinary community volunteer.
You are an inspiration for your passionate leadership & for being a role model for all women.
Comment by Kimi J. Matar — May 3, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
Whenever I visit the Honolulu Academy of Arts I am thankful that you care so much about our community… you have added so much beauty! You hosted an event at KCC’s culinary institute restaurant a few years ago that featured some of the fabrics and fashion of India — breathtaking — I was so glad to be there and JoJo looked great in her wedding sari.
Comment by Piia Aarma — May 4, 2009 @ 5:06 pm
Congratulations, Mrs. Watumull! You are a wonderful example of the kind of impact a woman, mother and family can have on a community. Mahalo for all the lives you’ve enriched in Hawaii.
Comment by Lissa Guild Eveleth — May 7, 2009 @ 8:53 am
Indru, the children and women served by Kapiolani Medical Center have benefited from your kindness and giving heart as well. Congratulations on this honor and thank you for all you do to make Hawaii a special place.
Comment by Kim Gennaula — May 7, 2009 @ 11:16 am
Thank you Indru, for your continued support of the arts community in Hawaii.
Comment by luana kuhns — June 5, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Thank you, Indru, for your leadership throughout the community in so many ways. Your portrait at the Girl Scout Hale reminds us of your support and encourages both adult and youth to aspire to serve the community with the creativity and commitment you demonstrate in whatever you undertake. You have set a high standard for those who follow. Congratulations on this very well-deserved honor.
Caroline
Comment by Caroline Ward Oda — June 15, 2009 @ 12:38 pm
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. You are indeed a precious asset to the community. I am thrilled to be a fellow honoree. Aloha, and best wishes!
Comment by Dr. Erlinda Cachola — June 15, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
Congratulations on this recognition of all your many and varied community contributions over all these years!
Comment by Suzanne Case — June 18, 2009 @ 1:15 pm
Indru: Congratulation for recognition of your contribution in raising cultural and social awareness and ceaselessly striving to help us all. You are a wonderful person filled with kindness, generosity and creativity. Best wishes and Aloha.
Comment by Sharad & Aparna Shah — June 18, 2009 @ 3:43 pm