News Dragon - January 2009

NewsDragon Volume 57, Issue 1 : : January 2009 2009 HCJ Board * Jonathan Cook President

Lily Fung Chairman

Ryan Ng Executive VP

Anthony Sato 2nd Vice Pres.

Andrew Balmores 3rd Vice Pres.

Ken Sum 4th Vice Pres.

We Still Need You At ‘Night In Chinatown’! Saturday, January 24 The BIG NEWS: HCJ will be running a food booth this year at Night In Chinatown! The food is being catered, so all you have to do is put it on a plate. The chapter will also be doing our usual duties to make sure NIC is another great success this year. Come on down, hang out with some good people and help put on a great street party. Let us know ASAP if you can help. CONTACT: Anthony, 554-3651 / [email protected] ON DAY OF NIC: Check in at our HQ in the Tsun Tsin Association, 1159 Maunakea St, 2nd Floor or come by the HCJ Booth on Maunakea.

Ramy So Treasurer

Krystal Lee Rec Secretary

James Kanda Daniel Cheung Michael Valiente Ross Lee Duc Nguyen

February GMM We’ll see you at Moiliili Comm Ctr on Tuesday, February 17th, 7PM, Rm 202. Find out what’s happening next in your chapter. Food provided.

Hiking With Anthony, Part 2 Hike the Nuuanu-Judd Trail on Saturday, January 17th. Meet up at 11AM. Call Anthony, 554-3651 for details and directions.

HCJ Goal For 2009

Directors

Jessie Hosaka Webmaster

Roosters & Past Presidents: Refer your friends and family to your beloved chapter! ______________________________________________________________________________ President’s Message…..…………………………………………………..………………………………. 2 A & I Banquet Recap.…………………...…………………………………………………….…………... 4 Meet Your Board & Year End Convention.….…………………………...…………………………….. 5 Member Survey…………………………….....……...……………..…………..………………………..... 6 Pictures!……….……….……………………………………….………………………………..……….…. 7

President’s Message___________________________________________ Aloha! We have a big year ahead of us and I’m looking forward to it all. I’m honored to have a great bunch of people on our Board this year. They’ll serve the chapter well, I’m sure. As we begin this year we’re setting chapter goals for the coming months. As always we’re focused on the Jaycees aim to ‘create leaders through community service’. We want to give our members the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow – with the full support and backing of your chapter. Our other primary goal is to keep HCJ growing. We’re setting our sights on adding 30 new members to our rolls as of December 31st, 2009. Please help us reach this target. If you have friends or family who’d make good members, let us know how we can help get them into the chapter. And, just as importantly, let us know how we can meet the needs and goals of these prospective members. Like every year, we’re starting with the ‘Night In Chinatown’ festival. We need as much help as possible, especially because we’re running a food booth for the very first time. Don’t worry – you don’t have to do any cooking! We need members all day for: setup, the Parade, the performance stages and the HCJ booth. Let us know if you can help with ‘Night In Chinatown’ – email us - [email protected] - or call us – 342-2729. If you’re looking for a nice outdoor activity, Go Hiking with Anthony Sato! He’s taking members and friends out on the Nuuanu-Judd trail on Saturday, January 17, 11AM. Email ([email protected]) or call (554-3651) Anthony for more info. Lastly, we have the Year End Convention coming up! See the info on page 5 for details. We’d love to see you there so come out and support your chapter! See you at the projects Sincerely, Jonathan Cook 58h President, “Forging New Leaders” Phone: 342-2737 / Email: [email protected]

Best Wishes To Past President Mark Nakashima! Mark is starting off his 1st term as State Representative for District 1. HCJ sends its warmest Aloha for a great year at the Capitol! We know you’ll make your chapter proud –

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Hale Ho’omalu Collection

Items Needed For Women’s Shelter! Hale Ho’omalu is a women’s shelter on Molokai that takes in victims of abuse as well as their children. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter and support for victims of domestic violence. The shelter is always in need and HCJ has worked to support them in the past. We are once again doing so this year. Often when the ladies arrive at the shelter they have nothing but the clothes on their back. It’s our wish to provide some of the essentials to assist Hale Ho’omalu and the women and children who have little to call their own in a time of trouble. We are asking members and friends to bring donated items to the Saturday, January 31st Year End Convention Banquet. They will be taken from there and sent over to Molokai for immediate use. Past President Yvette Hirai led this effort in past years and she is helping once again. We are asking for these items: -

Toiletries, especially toothbrushes, toothpaste and soap Children’s socks and underwear (New, please) Children’s’ Clothing (any size, New or Gently Used) Women’s Clothing (any size, New or Gently Used)

Please bring these items to the banquet at the Oahana Hotel or give them to someone who is attending. If you have any questions, contact us by phone or email: Jonathan Cook [email protected] / 342-2737

Honolulu Chinese Jaycees Interested in joining HCJ? Contact us!

Mail: Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, P.O. Box 957, Honolulu, Hawaii 96808 Email:

[email protected] Tel: (808) 342-2737

Online: MySpace.com/HonoluluChineseJaycees / Facebook: Search ‘Honolulu Chinese Jaycees’ Web Site: HcjHawaii.com 3

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2009 A & I Banquet____________________________________________ On January 3rd your chapter performed an annual ritual – holding the Awards & Installation Banquet, this time at the historic Natsunoya Tea House. President Lily Fung’s distinguished year would be honored, while she in turn gave recognition to those who served the chapter under her tenure. But first, the food had to be eaten. This is Hawaii, after all.

Jon’s inaugural speech focused on the challenges of this year helmed by new, hungry members. Especially significant was the announced goal of adding 30 new chapter members this year. It’s an ambitious goal that will need all the efforts of the current membership. All that was left to do was take some group pictures, attempt the Electric Slide once again and then talk story until the management threw us out.

With the filling up out of the way, President Lily got her awards underway. Along with recognizing current members, John Cummings was given the Lifetime Award and Gordon Goo was honored for his continued mentoring and guidance. Lily’s farewell speech brought laughter with a fond, yet funny, look back at her year and the people who made it stand out. With that formal goodbye done, we were shown an excellent year-end video done by Wes Kam. It brought a lot of good memories up as well as showing yet another great talent of Wes’.

HCJ Group Photo (Note: John ‘Cool’ Cummings In Shades)

AWARDS GIVEN OUT AT A & I BANQUET Woman of the Year: Kathy Kam Member of the Year: Deanne Morimoto Outstanding Chairperson: Ken Sum Outstanding New Member: Daniel Cheung 2008 Board Shows Off Their Gifts From Lily

After the 2008 farewells were done, it was time to welcome in the 2009 team. Our new board was brought up and formally sworn in by our incoming Hawaii State President, Bobby Agpaoa. Immediately after, the 2009 President, Jon Cook, took his pledge, again led by Bobby. The formal passing of the Dragon Trophy and Ceremonial Sword from Lily to Jon followed. Lily immediately warned him about waving the sword around. Jon, of course, didn’t listen. Luckily, no one was hurt.

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Lifetime Member Award: John Cummings Executive of the Year: Jonathan Cook Jaycee of the Year: Ana Che Recognized For Their Great Support: Gordon Goo Paul Chun Terence Young of Delta Communications Gifford Chang of D.B. Productions Kelfred Chang of D.B. Productions

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Meet Your Board! & Convention

Krystal Lee, HCJ Recording Secretary Happy New Year! It's the beginning of another new year and a great opportunity for new beginnings, new friendships and new activities!  I am honored to be this year's Recording Secretary. Being new to the Jaycees, I am looking forward to what this year has in store for us.  We plan on making it a year full of personal and professional growth, great friendships and especially lots of FUN!!  I have already made so many good friendships and hope to help this Chapter to continue to grow.  I am very passionate about the Chinese Culture.  Through the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, we can not only build lasting relationships, but can also share our culture within the Jaycees and in the community.  I am excited about the upcoming Night In Chinatown event and hope that you will all come out to help at our food booth and celebrate the Year of the Ox!  I look forward to getting to know all of you and feel free to let us know what kind of fun activities that you would like to see more of.

Year End Convention Info__________________________________________________ If you’re planning to attend the Year End Convention, let us know what you’re signing up for. The Chapter is paying the $15 registration fee. Payments are due Wednesday, January 14, 2009.  Checks made payable to "Honolulu Chinese Jaycees", and mailed to P.O. Box 957, Honolulu, HI 96808. Contact Lily Fung at 783-1369 or via email at [email protected] Hawaii Jaycees 2009 Year End Convention - January 30 - February 1, 2009 Ohana Hotel (near the Honolulu Airport) Ala carte: - $15 registration fee ($20 after JAN 18) - $10 Friday casino social (fun, food and prizes) - $25 Saturday training (see below for info on featured trainer; lunch included) - $35 Saturday dinner (buffet) $80 PACKAGE DEAL INCLUDES ALL THE ABOVE LISTED ITEMS ($85.00 AFTER JAN 18)   -

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Room rate of $129 available until Jan. 9. Call hotel to reserve your room. Be sure to say it's for the Hawaii Jaycees. Rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, and continental breakfast for two. Contact Jon Nishihara on Facebook or by email at [email protected]. Don't miss the competitions, networking, training and fun! Hosted by The Hawaii Jaycees JCI Senate Oldtimers Featured trainer for Saturday: Ka'ala Souza is the owner of Ka'ala Souza Training and Consulting where his major goal is assisting others in achieving theirs. Check out his website kaala.com to learn more about this Kamehameha School graduate. On Saturday, Kaala will share his insights with us on communication and teamwork.

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Membership Survey ____________________________________________ Please fill out this survey and return it to any of the HCJ chapter officers. You may choose as many projects as you want. Name: ____________________________ Date Joined Jaycees: ____________________ Membership o Sports Activities (Volleyball, bowling, football, etc.) o Movie Nights o Membership Socials (Night clubs, parties)

o New Member Orientations o Family Outings (picnics, zoo, etc.) o Board Games/Mahjong o

Other Projects __________________________________

Individual o Crafts (Glass Etching, Lei Making, etc.) o CPR Training/First Aid o Cooking Classes

o Trainings Write Up/Speak Up, Personal Improvement o ID College (4 projects) o Learn Chinese language o Other Projects __________________________________

Community o Make a Difference Day o Hugs Program o American Cancer Association o

o National Projects (Jaycees Against Youth Smoking, Family Aids Network, Relay for Life.) o Disaster Relief o Other Projects ___________________________

Chinese Projects: Palolo Chinese Home, Chinese Chamber, Chinese Merchants

Why did you join theJaycees/HCJ? Other Comments?: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to fill this chapter survey and we’ll create projects you enjoy coming out to.

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Pictures Page

Anthony’s Makapuu Hike Group Meets Up 1st 2009 Board Meeting At Ross’

Makapuu Group Cools Off After Hike

John Cummings Gets Lifetime Member Award

Your 2009 Board (Uh Oh – Chapter In Trouble!)

So You Think Deanne & Stan Can Dance? Past HCJ Presidents Toast The New Board

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HCJ Schedule of Events – JANUARY / FEBRUARY Saturday, January 17th

Hiking With Anthony Nuuanu-Judd Trail

Meet Up 11AM

Friday, Jan 30 – Sunday, Feb 1

Year End Convention Ohana Airport Hotel

Call Anthony, 554-3651 For More Info/Directions

Saturday, February 7th Friday, January 23rd

Chinatown Open House Chinese Cultural Plaza 5PM – 10PM

HCJ Board Retreat Location TBA

Tuesday, February 17th

HCJ GMM Saturday, January 24th

Night In Chinatown

Moiliili Community Center, Rm TBA 7PM

In Chinatown, of course 5AM – Midnight CONTACT: Anthony, 554-3651

Stay tuned for announcements on activities, projects & sports! Look for HCJ emails and check our website: HcjHawaii.com

Honolulu Chinese Jaycees PO Box 957 Honolulu, HI 96808