Newsdragon - October 2009

NewsDragon Volume 57, Issue 10 : : October 2009 The Voice of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

2009 HCJ Board

HCJ: Famous For Great Projects!

* Jonathan Cook President

Lily Fung Chairman

Ryan Ng Anthony Sato

If you don’t believe us, just check out Page 5. We’ve got Dining Out, a Fundraiser @ Ward, a Halloween Party and much more on the schedule. All we need now is YOU. Take a look at our lineup and mark your calendar!

Ken Sum

2010 HCJ Board Elections!

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Vice Pres.

Krystal Lee 4th Vice Pres.

Ramy So Treasurer

James Kanda Michael Valiente Ross Lee Duc Nguyen

Join us at the November GMM for your HCJ Board Election for 2010. We’ll be electing everybody from our new Chapter President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary(s) and Directors! Think about being on the next year’s Board. It’s your Premier Ticket to Leadership Training, Confidence Building, Career Skills & the best seats at every GMM! We need your vote and your participation. See you there at MCC on Tuesday, November 17th, 7PM.

Directors

Jesse Hosaka Webmaster

NOVEMBER GMM

Next GMM is on Tuesday, November 17th and will include the 2010 HCJ Board Elections. Food Served. It all starts at 7PM at the Moiliili Community Center. See you there. ______________________________________________________________________________ President’s Message…..…………………………………………………..……………………………… 2 Healthy Baby Finals!………...……...……………...…………………………………….……….………. 3 Adopt A School!…………...………………...….……………………....…………………………………. 4 Upcoming Events!………..…………………………….....……...……………..………………………… 6 Pictures!……….……….……………………………………….………………………………..……....… 7

President’s Message___________________________________________ Aloha! It’s been quite a month since the last President’s Message, to say the least. First, on Sunday, September 22nd we put on the Healthy Baby Finals at Ala Moana Center Stage. Our chapter and a few good friends did a fantastic job running the show, which resulted in a new Healthy Baby crowned live on KSSK. Then HCJ stepped up proudly for our part in the great ‘Adopt A School Day’ on Sunday, October 11th. Many of our great members came out to the Hoo Cho Chinese School that day to put in a full day’s work. We got the entire building covered in a new coat of paint, including the front lanai, side and back steps and even the front walkway! The school hadn’t been painted in at least 15 years so this was long overdue. We can all be proud of the great effort we gave to this worthy school. And yes, that was us on the KHON news that same night. VP Krystal Lee represented HCJ with class and pride in her interview with KHON. Plus we all got to do the Shakas for the closing credits. Not a bad day!

What’s Next? We’re not taking a break even after all that, though. We've got a full couple of months left before the New Year. But the big question on all our minds is about YOU. Have you thought about being on the HCJ Board? We’re getting ready for our HCJ Board Elections for 2010 and need your help. Let me say that being on the HCJ Board was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is The Key to self-confidence, personal growth and rewarding community service involvement. You also get to know a lot of great people in the best way possible – by working together. If you want to learn how to stand out and step up in your career and strengthen every other aspect of your life, I can’t recommend anything better than being on the HCJ Board. I can guarantee that because it made such a difference in my life. If you’re wondering about the opportunities or positions on the HCJ Board, just ask me or any of the other Board members. Remember, we’ve got our great Halloween & Christmas Parties coming up, just turn to Page 5 for details on that as well as all the other great projects your chapter has on the calendar. We’ll see you soon! Your Friend, Jonathan Cook 58h President, “Forging New Leaders” Phone: 342-2737 / Email: [email protected]

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Healthy Baby Contest Finals The 56th Annual Healthy Baby Contest went off just like every other year. And that’s a good thing. Why? Because HCJ once again put on a great pageant that celebrated our keiki and showed we get the job done. 56 years of hard work and great success is a record we all should take pride in.

The Wednesday evening before the Finals was spent at the office of Mr. Ross Lee who generously allowed us to use his phones. Healthy Baby Chairman Allan Wu, VP Krystal Lee, Ana Che & President Jon made the calls to notify the babies who had made it to the Finals. Sunday, September 22nd saw our team arriving as early as 7:30 at Ala Moana to get things ready for the big event. Chairman Allan coordinated our team as we set up tables, tested fans, got the Registration area ready and prepared the all important tabulation room backstage. JCI Old Timers Faye Nakashima & Mike Fujioka generously gave of their time to do the tabulating job, guaranteeing that our totals would be accurate and above suspicion. Their experience and dedication would play an important role later…

Fun At The Finals At 10AM our traditional emcee, Michael W. Perry, took the stage and got things rolling. His understated humor fits the occasion perfectly with the inevitable, yet lovable mishaps that come with small children. As in previous years most keiki contestants were much more interested in the columns of balloons than in standing still for the judges. This resulted in more than a few incidents that required members Anthony Sato & Jason Tomita to rescue the upturned balloon sculptures. Like any great contest, Healthy Baby does have its nail-biting moments. The biggest came with the final tabulations to decide who would be our Healthy Baby. The drama was dialed up when Michael W. Perry came from backstage to announce that the tabulators were dealing with what looked to be a tie! Backstage the numbers were done over and the winner was finally apparent – but only by the slimmest of margins. Our Healthy Baby was….drumroll……Ezekiel Antonio of Kapolei! Or as he was known that day, ‘The Kid In The White Suit’! It was a great ending to another great Healthy Baby Contest. Our team finished up by passing out the surplus milk, juice & yogurt from Meadow Gold and headed upstairs for some Japanese cuisine to celebrate. Our hat is off to HB Chairman Allan Wu for all his hard work, to our HB Committee members and to all our members and friends who came out and gave so generously of their time and energy.

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Adopt A School!________________________________________________ This year was the 2nd annual ‘Adopt A School Day’, but the first time that it went Statewide. The State ‘Adopt A School’ Committee was headed by NVP Patrick Tomiyasu and, we’re proud to say, included HCJers Ana Che, Anthony Sato & Krystal Lee.

Early morning on ‘Adopt A School Day’ (Oct 11), our members gathered at Hoo Cho. All put on masks and gloves, courtesy of Ana Che’s cousin, ‘Bunny’. Then we got started stripping the old paint to smooth the way for the new coat. After this was done our team moved on to putting on primer from the bottom slats all the way up to the overhanging eaves. With the primer in place we took a break for lunch inside the schoolrooms to enjoy some grindz. The vintage desks were a great reminder of old Hawaii and Hoo Cho’s long history.

The Hoo Cho School

After patting our full stomachs it was back to work. Some of our team climbed ladders to finish the eaves; others took on the walls and banisters. Even the front lanai floor got a new coat.

Our chapter’s specific involvement was adopting the historic Hoo Cho Chinese School. Almost a century old, the school once stood just outside Chinatown, but later moved to Palolo. They continue in their mission to teach Cantonese & Mandarin to both children and adults. We later found out that Past President Paul Chun attended as a child. Krystal Lee served as our liaison to Hoo Cho. She had suggested we adopt them after learning about the school through Ross Lee. It was a perfect fit, especially as the school’s board includes Eric Wong, a past HCJ member. It was decided that we’d paint the school, something that hadn’t been done for at least 15 years. Ryan Ng immediately went to work to find the necessary paint and came up with Wes at Sherwin Williams, who very generously donated all the paint to our effort. With that lined up we knew we were ready to go.

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In the midst of all this we got a visit from KHON. They profiled our work and interviewed VP Krystal Lee, who represented us proudly on air. We even got to do the Shakas for the newscast ending credits! The finishing touches were finally applied. Anthony Sato gave the school sign a bright new blue covering while Ken Sum led the effort to paint the front walkway red with his patented V-Formation. At the end of the day we stood back and realized a job well done. Hoo Cho School got a needed makeover to take her into the next few years of serving the community. Much mahalo to all who came out and did such great work!

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HCJ Around Town!

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If you ever find yourself at the corner of Bethel & King, take a look at the Makai side of the Island Insurance building. Why? Because you’ll see our own HCJ Treasurer, Ramy, in one of the window displays. That’s HCJ VP Ryan posing with ‘Ramy’. You can do it, too! Just head down to Bethel & King with your camera or cell phone…

VP Krystal poses with the plaque for our room at the new Maryknoll Gym. The HCJ Room will be available for our use, including meetings and other events. Krystal is a proud grad of Maryknoll herself, hence the displayed school spirit. Stay tuned for more on this new resource for our chapter!

2010 HCJ Board Elections! The 2010 Honolulu Chinese Jaycees Elections are around the corner.  Tentative date for election is Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm, MCC, Room TBA. We are looking for nominations for the following positions: President Executive Vice-President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Board of Directors

Please submit your nominations to HCJ President Jon Cook at [email protected]  

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Upcoming!_________________________________ Thursday, October 22nd

Speak up/Write up/Jaycee Jeopardy Training MCC, Rm 301 7PM

Friday, October 23rd Dining Out @ Golden Coin! 1833 N King St (Kalihi) 7PM We’re heading out together for some good grindz to kick off the weekend. Join us as we dig in together!

Sunday, October 25th Hiking With Anthony! Manoa Falls 10AM – Meet Up @ Manoa Shopping Ctr Anthony is taking you to Manoa Falls this month! Meet him at Manoa Shopping Ctr @ 10AM and head out together from there. Call Anthony for more details, 554-3651

Saturday, October 31st HCJ Halloween Party! Sum’s Auto Center, 1927 HomeRule St 7PM Fun, Games & Food at Sum’s Auto Center. Then we’re heading out together for on-the-town mayhem! Come in costume,

Monday, November 2nd Miss Chinatown Pageant! Hawaii Theater 6PM     We're helping with the running of this great local tradition and celebration of Chinese culture. Come down and give us a hand to make this show one to remember!

Sunday, November 15th Adopt A Bus Stop & Dining Out! Chinatown Time/Location TBA Ken Sum is leading us in a bus stop cleanup in Chinatown. Wear old clothes as we contribute to the historic Chinatown neighborhood, then head out for grindz.

Tuesday, November 17th

November GMM & HCJ Board Elections! MCC, Rm 209 7PM We’re electing the Board for 2010 and need your vote! Come and see who will be leading our great chapter in the new year. Food provided.

HCJ Congratulates The Great Hawaii Kai Jaycees On Their 15th Anniversary! Here’s To Many More Years…

Saturday, November 7th Ward Festival of Giving Fundraiser! Ward Entertainment Center, Near Waterfall 10AM – 1PM HCJ will be wrapping presents for shoppers AND selling the Festival of Giving cards. Proceeds go to the chapter and our great projects.

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Pictures Page

Jason & Anthony Fix Balloon Column Crowd Shot At Healthy Baby Finals

Post-Healthy Baby Eating Out (Table 2) Post-Healthy Baby Eating Out (Table 1)

Ross Works The Sander On Hoo Cho Banisters Ken Paints Walk, Rips Pants

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HCJ Schedule of Events – OCTOBER / NOVEMBER Thursday, October 22nd

Speak up/Write up/Jaycee Jeopardy Training MCC, Rm 301 7PM

Friday, October 23rd

Dining Out @ Golden Coin! 1833 N King St (Kalihi) 7PM

Monday, November 2nd

Miss Chinatown Pageant! Hawaii Theater 6PM

Saturday, November 7th

Ward Festival of Giving Fundraiser! Ward Entertainment Center, Near Waterfall 10AM – 1PM

Sunday, October 25th

Hiking With Anthony, Manoa Falls 10AM – Meet Up @ Manoa Shopping Ctr Info: 554-3651

Saturday, October 31st

Sunday, November 15th

Adopt A Bus Stop & Dining Out! Chinatown Time/Location TBA

HCJ Halloween Party! Sum’s Auto Center 7PM

Tuesday, November 17th

November GMM & HCJ Board Elections! MCC, Rm 209 7PM

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