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Ka Leo O Ka Liona Volume 49 Issue 5

November 2009

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World Service day Leleiwi Beach Park WLC Family Fun Day Hilo Jaycee’s Haunted House Completed Service Projects for October • Upcoming Akaka Falls Wine Tasting • Photos

Profile of the Month: Lion James Kojima…story on page 14

Waiakea Lions Club District 50 Hawaii, Region 7, Zone 1

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Ka Leo O Ka Liona A publication of the Waiakea Lions Club Upcoming Hawaii Lions & This Month’s WLC Projects for 2009-2010

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November 2, 2009: Keiki Vision Screening Waiakea Elementary School November 7, 2009: Akaka Falls LC Wine Tasting Event November 12, 2009: WLC Long Range Planning Retreat November 14, 2009: D50 Leadership Forum November 24, 2009: Amblyopia Screening November 27-28, 2009: Ben Franklin Craft Fair November 27-28, 2009: Puna Lions Fund Raiser December 6, 2009: WLC Keiki Xmas Party December 2, 2009: Amblyopia Screening December 10, 2009: RVII Xmas Party for the Visually Impaired at Nani Mau (Pending head count) December 12, 2009: Weinberg Foundation Grant Project December 12, 2009: Salvation Army Bell Ringing (Pending) February 5-6, 2010: Leos Convention at KMC February 19-21, 2010: KMC Winter Forum April 29—May 2, 2010: Annual District 50 Hawaii Lions Convention in HILO July 9-12, 2010: Hawaii International Youth Camp

Mark your calendars for these events! Contact Us: Waiakea Lions Club P.O. Box 1895 Hilo, HI 96721 Email: [email protected] President: Lion Ken Rosene: [email protected] Editor: Lion Craig Watanabe: [email protected]

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President’s Message Aloha Waiakea Lions and CIS!! Holy Mackerel!! going nowadays!! sat down to write Message. I knew busy, but it was while!!

Where is the time It seems like I just my last Presidents it was going to be all fun and worth-

The 2009 HMSA Community Flu Immunization Project was beneficial to about 500 people including six WLC members and one Akaka Falls member who participated in the 6-hour clinic.

enter. From set up, operations and breakdown the Lions and Leos were there to complete the task (Project report in next month's issue). Lions Helping Lions had a real engineering job over at Lion Clifford Yamaguchi's home, forming and pouring a 15-step cement staircase. Lions Jimmy, George, Fonz, Abe, Herb, Duffy, and some of Billy’s softball club pitched in. Talk about brains and brawn, those Lions are something else!!!!!! With this project in the planning stages for several years It turned out beautiful! We might be slow at times, BUT we get it done.

LCI World Service Day turned out to be a beautiful afternoon at Leleiwi Beach Park. 25 Lions, 1 CIS, 42 Leos and 2 advisors all pitched in to gather 103 bags of trash and green waste from the beach, shoreline park. Really looked great after completed. PID Herbert Watanabe's Chicken Hekka was a big hit.

The Good Cheer Committee is sending Aloha to Lions Melvin Kunimoto, Loren Mochida, Ken Nakagawa and yours truly, Lions, Give these Lions a call and find out how they are doing, I'm sure they would like to talk story!!

Keiki Vision testing took place at Waiakeawaena and Hilo Union Elementary schools with a total of 142 children screened.

Lion Wayne Kuwaye is hoping your minds are searching for some good ideas for his Long Range Planning Retreat coming up Nov. 21. If you enjoy good wine and pupus, don't forget the Akaka Falls Event, Nov. 7.

The 1st Annual WLC Family Fun Day held at Laupahoehoe Beach Park was just delightful, with incredibly beautiful weather! Program chair Lion Paul Sebala, as usual, did an outstanding job of scheduling different activities for the crowd of 35. Lion Ken Uemura had a wonderful variety of delicious grinds to the delight of everyone. Lion Craig Watanabe kept things rolling as the MC for the day. A special treat for everyone was the "Magic Show" by the talented and slight of hand illusionist Lion Bob Kawakone.

Aloha Lions and get set for, as you probably guessed, another busy and fun filled holiday season!! Happy Thanksgiving,

Your Lion President, Ken Rosene

October 15th was the 1st White Cane Safety Awareness Walk in Hilo Lion Cedric Mitsui led a group of 30 people, walking around the State building.

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October 24th, 29th and 31st, a dedicated group of WLC members met at Prince Kuhio Plaza to work on the Hilo Jaycees Haunted House to scare the bejeebers out of anyone that dared

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October 2009 GM Meeting highlights By PDG George Kodani Here are a few items that were discussed: DG Alan Garson and CIS Priscilla visited WLC on the October 20th GM meeting awarding the LCI President's Excellency Medal to IPP Abe Kubo highlighting service activities and the bulletin done by WLC and to services to District 50. DG Garson was presented a gift certificate and a giant black spider by Prexy Ken Rosene. DG Garson presented his DG pin to all members present at this GM Meeting. Prexy Ken Rosene reported on the HMSA Flu Clinic, project chair Lion Stanley Takemura. Lion Billy Lyman reported on October's Lions Helping Lions project at Lion Clifford Yamaguchi residence involving two days of form setting and concrete pouring. Lion Billy and Lion Paul Sebala (M/ S) to approve a disaster fund donation of $1,000 to LCIF for American Samoa and the Philippines in the name of Waiakea Lions Club. 4

Lion Stanley Takemura also re-

ported that the Hilo Jaycees requested assistance on their Halloween Haunted House project for Halloween at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. Construction of the Haunted House commenced on October 24th and resumed on October 29th. Lion Cedric Mitsui reporting for the Membership Committee on the receipt of three new member applications for review by the BOD. Induction to be held on November 3rd GM meeting. Lion Mitsui also reported on Waiakea Lions Club participation in the White Cane Safety Awareness Walk to be sponsored by WLC as well as upcoming (October 2009) Keiki Vision Screening at Waiakea Elementary and Hilo Union Schools. PDG George Kodani reported that the WLC Keiki Christmas party will take place on Sunday December 6th, 2009. Flyer and Response form sent to all members via US Mail. RSVP before Thursday, November 19th, 2009 for accurate head count. This year’s theme is “Making Memories”. Lion Bob Kawakone reported that the RVII Christmas Party for the visually impaired will be held on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at Nani Mau. Cost to be $28.15 per person with approximately 30 guests signing up. Region VII will cover 50% of the cost with the balance covered equally November 2009

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October 2009 GM meeting Highlights By PDG George Kodani by the five regional clubs. Lion Patrick Naughton reported that the Guest Speakers for November 2009 will include November 3rd, Lori Rogers, Executive Director of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation (Lion Chuck Bolden) and November 17th, Chris Ridley of the Alzheimer's Association (Lion Craig Watanabe). Lion Paul Sebala reported that the Chuckwagon Breakfast tickets go on sale around mid November. Lion Wayne Kuwaye reminds us that we need to turn in the Long Range Planning Retreat form for further discussion at our next Long Range Planning Retreat to be held Saturday, November 12th, 2009 at 9:00am. Location to be announced later. IPP Abe Kubo also needs all members who haven't turned in their member profile sheet to do so ASAP. A member directory and CD file is being prepared and there are a few WLC Members that need to turn those profile sheets in right away.

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as Prexy Ken Rosene's battery recycling programs. Lots of recycling so bring your batteries, newspapers, magazines and paperback books to each GM meeting.

A man walks into a sports bar in St Louis with his little dog. The dog looks at the football scores and puts it's head between its front paws and gently sobs and shakes his head. "What's your dog doing?" asks a bar patron. "Oh,... he always does that when the Rams lose" says the owner "What does he do when the Rams win?" asks the patron, "I don't know, I've only had him for a year." replies the man.

On recycling, the Veteran's Hospital will begin receiving magazines donated by WLC along with Hilo Medical Center. Paperback book recycling will also start. Lion IPP Abe Kubo reminds us about the ongoing newspaper recycling for Lion Richard Kodani as well November 2009

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October 2009 BOD Meeting highlights By PDG George Kodani October BOD meeting highlights President Lion Ken Rosene reported in the Good Cheer committee that Lions Melvin Kunimoto, Loren Mochida, Ken Nakagawa and Ken Rosene are recovering from their ills and are doing well. Lion Ken also reported on the Akaka Falls Lions Club Wine Tasting Event scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2009, Meishoin Hall, 6 – 9 p.m., $25.00, sign up sheet circulated. 3rd V.P. Lion Robert Kawakone reported on the World Service Day project and the WLC Family Fun Day. Lion Billy Lyman reported that the next WLC Children's Christmas party meeting will be on Friday, November 13, 2009, 5:00 p.m., potluck at his home. OSM and DHS have submitted their list of children totaling 100 that will be attending this party. Lion Billy Lyman also reported on the continuing Lions Helping Lions project with Lion Clifford Yamaguchi's concrete pour on October 29th at 8:30am. 6

The RVII Christmas Party scheduled

for 5:30pm,Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at Nani Mau will cost $28.15 per person with 33 guests having signed up so far. Region VII will cover 50% of the cost of this party with the remainder to be prorated between the regional clubs. Lion Cedric Mitsui submitted The Keiki Vision Project and the White Cane Safety Awareness Walk reports held this past October. Lion Cedric Mitsui also submitted a project activity report for the donation of 74 sunglasses to OSM for underprivileged children. Lion Sam Kawamura will be setting up the schedule for the upcoming Amblyopia screening for four pre-schools. Lion Paul Sebala reported on the Weinberg Foundation grant project slated for December 12th, 2009. There will be a conflict with the Salvation Army Bell Ringing project scheduled for the same date. Lion Sebala also reported on the need for Waiakea Lions to provide security after the Ben Franklin Craft Fair for November 27th and 28th, 2009. Security is needed after the fair closes on Friday evening. PDG George Kodani reminds all WLC members to complete their dues payment by December 1st, 2009 and Admin Contribution Account fees as November 2009

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October 2009 BOD Meeting highlights By PDG George Kodani soon as possible. Prexy Ken Rosene and CIS Yvonne will represent the Waiakea Lions Club per an invitation for the Hawaii Japanese Center Appreciation Banquet to be held at 5:30pm on Thursday, November 5th, 2009. A motion was made and passed to rescind the BOD action on membership recruitment procedures previously approved at the September 8th, 2009 BOD meeting due to conflicts with WLC's pre-existing constitutional bylaws. Motion was passed. It was with regret that the Board of Directors have approved the resignations of Lion members Barry Mark and Dave Watters due to personal reasons including family concerns. Lion Billy Lyman and Lion Pat Naughton made motion (m/s) to approve Membership Applications (Kayleen Kameda, Tracey Kameda, Gerald Seikaku) submitted by the Membership Committee. Motion passed.

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Lion Billy Lyman and Lion Pat Naughton also made motion to cancel and not renew BusinessWorks of Hawaii, Inc. maintenance contract for Konica Minolta copy machine, (cost $379.50). Motion passed. November 2009

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World Service Day Leleiwi Beach Park By Prexy Ken Rosene & Lion Bob Kawakone On October 6, 2009 WLC conducted our Leleiwi Beach Park major clean-up as our contribution to the LCI World Service Day. 25 Lions attended this project including Lions, Tony Arruda, Jon Lum Duffy Bartels, Billy Lyman, Chuck Bolden, Cedric Mitsui, Bryan Ito, James Miyaki, Bob Kawakone, Pat Naughton, Ikuo Kiyohara, Kevin Ono, George Kodani, Ken Rosene, James Kojima, Richard Santos, Abe Kubo, Stanley Takemura, Wayne Kuwaye, Ken Uemura, Herbert Watanabe, Clifford Yamaguchi and Paul Sebala along with CIS Carol Kuwaye, 42 Leos and 2 advisors participated in this year’s World Service Day project.

A total of 208 hours was spent on this project. 103 bags of trash and rubbish were picked up to the delight of the residents residing in the area surrounding the Leleiwi Beach Park. Kudos to PID Herbert Watanabe for preparing the delicious Chicken Hekka with PDG George Kodani, Lions Ken Rosene, Ken Uemura, Bob Kawakone and Abe Kubo assisting. Mahalo to Lion President Ken Rosene for arranging the pick up of the tools from P & R that was used during the clean up project. Mahalo Nui Loa to the 42 Leos and 2 advisors for lending their support for the 2009 World Service Day project.

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There’s nothing left to learn the hard way You can eat dinner at 4PM You get into heated arguments about pension plans You sing with elevator music You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it Kidnappers aren’t very much interested in you People call you at 9PM and ask, “Did I wake you?”

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WLC Family Fun Day Laupahoehoe By Lions Paul Sebala & Bob Kawakone The 1st Annual WLC Family Fund Day was held on October 10, 2009, at the Laupahoehoe Beach Park. 14 Lions, 5 CIS, 8 children, 3 prospective members and 2 guests. Kudos to following committee chairs. Program chair, Lion Paul Sebala, for his outstanding work in developing an enjoyable program where there was something for everyone in attendance. The games, the Super Draw, Bingo, and his creativeness and innovation added to the enjoyment and success of our 1st Annual Family Fun Day. Food committee chair, Lion Ken Uemura who once again lend his expertise in food management and his skills as Chef, that provided for a Potluck table, second to none. His skills guaranteed a safe and orderly Potluck table to the delight of all in attendance. Kudos to Lion Craig Watanabe for being our MC for the day. His skills as MC keep everything moving to the enjoyment of all. Good job Lion Craig. 9

Mahalo Nui Loa, WLC, Lions, CIS, prospective members and guests,

who brought their share of refreshments to the Potluck table. On the menu, BBQ chicken, BBQ beef, Pork ribs, baked Mahi mahi, poke, hotdogs, fried rice, veggies, yummy potato/macaroni salads, and some incredible deserts, all fit for a King. Everyone went for 2nds, 3rds and more. All the beverage you can have, water, soda, tea, juice, coffee, and of course, beer for the hardy. Lion Paul Sebala provided some challenging mind games, the ever exciting Bingo, the Super Draw, with everyone winning more than one prize. The day also included an enjoyable “Magic Show” by Lion Bob Kawakone. The adults, enjoyed the show as much as the children. Thanks to Lion Carl and his son Carl Jr. for being a brave volunteer considering Lion Paul’s equipment malfunction! Oops! Kudos to Lions Cedric Mitsui, Paul Sebala, Bob Kawakone, Bill Lyman, Ken Uemura for their generous donations that added to the success of our Family Fun Day. Already looking forward to next year’s Family Fun Day. On a Bumper Sticker: Be Nice to your Kids They will pick out your Nursing Home November 2009

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GM Mtg 6pm Michelle’s Hale Guest Speaker: Chris Ridley-Alzheimer’s Association

BOD Mtg 6pm Michelle’s Hale Amblyopia Screening– Location TBA

December 1st, 2009 WLC GM Mtg 6pm Michelle’s Hale

WLC Keiki Xmas party D50 Leadership Forum planning at Lion Billy’s Hale 5pm Potluck Zone Advisory Meeting

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Ben Franklin Craft Fair Puna Lions Fundraiser WLC Eye Care Peace Poster Contest deadline

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WLC Long Range Planning Retreat—Location TBA

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Puna Lions Fundraiser

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HMSA 2009 Community Flu Immunization By Lion Stanley Takemura On October 1st, Waiakea Lions provided the manpower to assist the HMSA in registering the general public for an annual flu shot with cost reimbursable under HMSA or Medicare Part B insurance programs. The clinic ran from 9-3pm at the Gathering Place in the Prince Kuhio Plaza. About 500 individuals registered to

take flu shots. Mahalo to the following Lions for their participation in this project; Lions Stan Takemura, Bob Kawakone, George Kodani, Ken Rosene, Abe Kubo, Kevin Ono along with Lion Coleen Kasamoto and 12 other volunteers

Keiki Vision Screening By Lion Cedric Mitsui Mahalo to all the Waiakea Lions who participated in the Keiki Vision Screening project that screened Third Graders at Waiakeawaena Elementary School on October 12th and Hilo

Union Elementary on October 26th. Participating were Lions Ken Rosene, George Kodani, Bob Kawakone, Abe Kubo and Cedric Mitsui along with four other volunteers.

Sunglasses for Underprivileged By Lion Cedric Mitsui Mahalo to Lion Cedric Mitsui and volunteer Malia Ushiyama for providing this project. Together Lion Cedric and

Malia cleaned and donated 74 sunglasses for distribution by the Office of Social Ministries.

Family intervention program By Lion Cedric Mitsui

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Mahalo to Lions Cedric Mitsui, Tony Arruda and PID Herbert Watanabe for their participation in the Salvation Army’s Family Intervention Program

with a donation of 50 personal care items. It is recommended WLC participate in the FIP program semiannually.

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2nd Annual Wine Tasting Event By the Akaka Falls Lions Club

The Akaka Falls Lions Club cordially invites everyone to the 2nd annual Wine Tasting Event from 6-9pm, November 7th, 2009 at the Hilo Meishoin Hall

$25 All you can eat and drink Heavy Pupus, Entertainment Dancing & Fun and Games Featuring Mr. Randy Nunokawa, Proprietor, Grapes—A Wine Store Explaining the subtleties & nuances of various wines For more information, contact Lion “Shige” at 960-8451 or email: [email protected]

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Profile: Lion James kojima By IPP Abe Kubo

Lion James T Kojima & CIS Sue S. (Shirai) Lion James was born on January 27, 1927 in Hilo, and CIS Sue was also born in Hilo. The Kojimas, currently reside on Nohea Street. Lion James has a brother Katsuyoshi (deceased), sister-in-law (Hanako) Kojima, and a sister Alice (Gordon) Kadowaki. CIS Sue have 2 brothers, and 5 sisters. Lion James and CIS Sue has a daughter, Lorraine, (Chris) Martin and a granddaughter, Christaine. Lion James attended Hilo Union, Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High School then served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for the County Of Hawaii Fire Department for 28 years and retired as a Captain in 1981, as well as being a part-time contractor for 40 years.

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Chairman of the sight and hearing committee, and as the "go-to" man whenever you need help, you can count on lion James being there...Just give him a call, and he will be there. Have you ever driven to ”4-miles” beach by Scout Island and sighted a lone swimmer doing laps and wondered who that might be. Ask Lion James, and you may be surprised at who that person is. CIS Sue attended Olaa Elementary, Olaa Intermediate, Hilo High School, and has an Associates Degree from UH Hilo Community College. CIS Sue was employed at the Dole Company office for 25 years before retiring in 1985. Does CIS Sue have a hidden passion? Let’s find out by getting to know her at our next lion function.

Lion James has been an active Waiakea Lion member since 1983. His expertise in construction has been valuable in many of the projects undertaken over the years and is still sought when we have a construction project. He has served as

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November Photos

Family Fun Day at Laupahoehoe Point

White Cane Safety Awareness Walk 14 November 2009

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2009 Hilo Jaycee’s Haunted House By Lion Craig Watanabe The Hilo Jaycees invited the Waiakea Lions once again to help with their annual Haunted House, this year at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. A complete report will be published in the December issue of Ka Leo O Ka Liona as this project ended literally at the end of the month of October on Halloween Night! Prexy Ken Rosene and Lion Stan Takemura got into the act scaring the kids (with or without the masks), while the WHS Leos a n d J a y cees added some white hairs to many of those daring to enter this spooky abode. Mahalo to Lion Paul Sebala for his expertise in his haunted house design and all the props he provided and also to Lion Stan Takemura for bringing all the foliage. That made for even more realism especially with the weeds and the real bugs crawling around the potted plants.

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This year Prince Kuhio Plaza invited the Hilo Jaycees to set up Lion Ikuo wires up the foggers their Haunted House indoors. Their efforts paid off with throngs of families and patrons jamming the entire mall as the Haunted House opened it’s creepy gates at 2pm, running all the way to 6:30pm. There were costume contests as well as stores and kiosks handing out Halloween treats to all the kids young and old alike. By 6:30pm the line was still going strong to get into the Haunted House. But the volunteers were hoarse from screaming and the Lions were eager to start the breakdown as everything had to be taken down that night. By 8pm the Haunted House was but another empty room but the parking lot to get out was like trying to get out of a UH Warrior Football game at Aloha Stadium. PACKED! With a light rainfall outside, this free event was a complete success.

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Haunted House Pictures Photos by Lion Craig Watanabe

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Lions Helping Lions

T h i s month’s Lions Helping Lions project involved constructing a set of concrete steps for Lion Clifford Yamaguchi at his residence. This project involved several days of preparation for the cement pour and is still ongoing to complete the welding of the hand rails. The complete project report will be in next month’s issue of Ka Leo O Ka Liona.

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Lions Celebrating Birthdays For November 2009

Ikuo Kiyohara—11/26/46 Billy Lyman—11/9/42 Harry Suzuki—11/11/31 Kenneth Uemura—11/14/42

Lions Celebrating Anniversaries For November 2009

Jay Ignacio—11/88 James Kojima—11/83 Dan Landis—11/02 Ken Rosene—11/05

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