The Voice of Hawaii Kai Vol. XL #12 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai. Monthly Bulletin of the Hawaii Kai Lions Club June 2013

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1 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 1 The Voice of Hawaii Kai Vol. XL #12 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Monthly Bulletin of the Hawaii Kai Lions Club June 2013 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Greetings, Fellow Lions! We re near the end of the year so let s finish it off with a bang at our annual Father s Day Breakfast event. I know we are among the best clubs for organization, member support and participation. We are still striving for top sales so do your best to sell your tickets so we can do the most to service our community. There is one more Sunday to join us at Burger King to canvas the local neighborhoods. Lion Toshi proves to be a real trouper in spite of his recent knee surgery. I was his walking partner and we finished our route in no time and I was ready to call it a day but he wanted to do more, so we did one more street! With Lion Bunny as head of Manpower, I m finally at the front of the house, whereas I was always in the back no offense to our previous manpower coordinators I loved pancake batter all over me! I ll go wherever I m assigned. As the Bake Sale readies for business an open suggestion is why not try other avenues for sales since we ll be without Patty s boiled peanuts. There are some who do not bake or can t find the time. Do you have a green thumb for plants or are you a crafter? If you have something you are willing to donate, CIS Sylvia Nakakura will see how well it s received by the public and perhaps we can continue it next year. Contact either Sylvia (H) (C) or me so we can prepare for extra tables or space that is needed. The year must have been fun if it has flown by so fast. Incoming Prexy Bill, your year will be up before you know it. Our first general meeting will give you a better idea what needs to be acted upon to improve our club with Lion Ken conducting our club retreat/assessment. Besides our Pancake Breakfast preparation and the Big Day, there is one more general meeting and the 41 st Manoa Golf Classic on Jun 21. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the officers, members and companions-in-service of the club. We have a club that deserves to grow and prosper and will grow and prosper with your continued participation. Thank you for letting me serve you! Lion Prexy Cynthia `````````````````````````````````

2 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 2 Hawaii Kai Library Time to Pay Annual Dedication Membership Dues for April 19, 2013 By Walter Kuroiwa By Richard Okamoto WE SERVE: OUR LIBRARY AND OUR COMMUNITY. Twenty-two of our Lions and CIS joined 10 Lions from Nagoya Joto Lions Club in our 26 th joint donation ceremony at Hawaii Kai Public Library. The donations were presented on Friday, April 19 at the Library to Ms. Colleen Lashway, Branch Manager of the Library. President Cynthia Chun of our club and President Yumiko Matsubara of the Nagoya club each presented $1000 donations. Additionally, the Nagoya Lions donated a miniature tea set and the novel Tale of Genji. The monetary donations were made to help the Library in purchasing books, periodicals, audio and visual materials and other references. So our contributions will serve the needs of many of the Library s clientele in years to come. After the ceremony, participants enjoyed refreshments courtesy of Friends of Hawaii Kai Public Library and socialized with each other. Those who attended in support of our clubs: President Cynthia Chun, PDG Roy Aoki, Delwin Ching, Tommy Chun, Alvin Hayashibara, Stanley Ito and CIS Sally, David Iwana, Walter Kuroiwa, CF Leu and CIS Aki, Kazu Nakano, Ken Nishibun, Toshi Nishioka and CIS Florence, Richard Okamoto, Peggy Oyama, Clara Ozaki, Apolonio Sindiong, Mino Takaesu and CIS Patsy, and Rick Yee. Ten Lions from Nagoya also attended. Bake Sale Preparation by CISes Upcoming on June 16, 2013 By Sylvia Nakakura Hi CIS s, the PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be here before we know it! It s time to go through recipes, pull out the favorites, and stock up on baking supplies, so designated Baking Days go smoothly. Big sellers last year were brownies, energy/granola bars, party mix, and peanut butter cookies. Every year kids come up asking for nut-free products. Let s try to offer some goodies for them. We won t have Patty s boiled peanuts this year, so we ll have to step it up to make up the difference. If anyone will be out of town, please consider baking in advance and we ll arrange for pick-up. Sandy Lee has volunteered to print up ingredient labels. Please (lees232@hawaii.rr.com) or send the recipe, including sale price and the number of labels needed. It would be helpful if everyone could stockpile shallow boxes, gift bags, and clean plastic bags for sale day. Thank you for your usual generosity and cooperation. Let s see if we can break last year s record! For any questions, contact Sylvia Nakakura at: (H) or (C) Dues for Active: $190 Affiliate: $94 Life: $147 40th May Day Celebration Kamiloiki School May 3, 2013 By Delwin Ching Hawaii Kai Lions Club was invited to see the May Day celebration at the school. Two members experienced May Day seen through the eyes of the school children and enjoyed the presentation at the Kamiloiki Elementary School Courtyard from 8:30 am to 10:00 am and refreshments that followed in the library. Three leis were given to the school. The special event is done every two years. Letters to the Editor By PDG Roy Aoki On the first bulletin of Lion Peggy Oyama s stewardship as Bulletin Editor, I wrote an article on GIRL POWER. This is a follow-up on her last bulletin of the year. I ended the article by saying GIRL POWER, GO GIRLS!!! I didn t mean for Cynthia to go to the Philippines (scam), Peggy to go to Canada and Clara to go to California. In any event, the girls proved to the Hawaii Kai Lions that they were capable leaders.

3 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 3 In addition to their accomplishments, Lion Helen Morita became a Melvin Jones Fellow, and newcomer Lion Jeanne Alices will be serving on the Hawaii Kai Lions Board of Recognition of Hawaii Kai Junior Police Officers (JPO) 2013 May 23-24, 2013 By Tommy Chun, Chairman fortune cookie with appreciation. Lions Tommy Chun, Bobby Kane and their CIS Patty and Lilian participated at these Directors in our next fiscal The following elementary Award Presentations on May 23 year. Lions Club International, school JPS in the Hawaii Kai and 24 th. District 50 and the Hawaii Kai Lions Club will continue to benefit from their contributions. GIRL POWER, GO GIRLS!!! Kamiloiki School Volunteer Reception May 22, 2013 By Delwin Ching Kamiloiki School 4th Quarter Assembly May 23, 2013 By Delwin Ching Delwin Ching presented Sight is Beautiful Awards to the student winners of the poster contest in the school cafeteria for the Hawaii Kai Lions during the assembly. area were recognized for their dedication to serve their school and community: Koko Head (18 JPOs), Hahaione (26), and Kamiloiki Elementary (30). A total of 74 students received certificates of appreciation specially designed by Lion Alvin Hayashibara, a $5 Longs Certificate, and a specially made large Chinese fortune cookie purchased from Hawaii Candy Co., with a message In appreciation for your dedication to service to your school and community, Hawaii Kai Lions. A total of seven Advisors, their Principal and Vice-Principal were also presented with a large Reception was attended by Delwin Ching and Clara Ozaki in the school library on May 22 at 11 a.m. for volunteers helping the school. Golf Pros! Lion Stanley Ito, Captain, Lion Mino Takaesu and Lion David Iwana will be representing the Hawaii Kai Lions Club in the 41st Annual Manoa Golf Classic on Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Hawaii Golf Course. District 50 Lions Convention Ala Moana Hotel May 16-19, 2013 Photos by Irwin Santos & Peggy Oyama To see all photos:

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5 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 5 Hawaii Kai Lions Club Notes of General Meeting May 4, 2013 Meeting Place: Hale O Aloha, Lunalilo Home President Cynthia Chun called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Opening Song: Ken Nishibun Flag Pledge: Toshi Nishioka Lions Pledge: Clara Ozaki Invocation: Scott Sakata Tailtwister Lion Dennis activated: "Remembering 20 different items" Break for dinner Notes of previous meeting approved as circulated. Correspondence/Announcements - Thank you letter and copy of 75th Charter Anniversary Booklet from East Kauai Lions Club - Thank you card from Lion Toshi Nishioka - Thank you card from Koko Head Elementary - Thank you note from DG Jack - Thank you from Manawalea and Koolaupoko Lions - Walter s mother s 107 th birthday celebration picture appeared in newspaper Reports, New Business, Other Business A. First Vice President Administrative Committees - Lion Bill reminder pancake breakfast canvassing on Sundays - Ticket sales at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center on May 19 and June 2 - Bunny Lee will be manpower chair for breakfast - Club survey will be conducted by Lion Ken on the first meeting in June

6 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 6 - Lion Tommy provided reminders regarding ticket sales and turning in monies. B. Second Vice President Activities Committees - Lion Ralph 1) Kaiser HS Spring Fest report Lions gave directions 2) AVID project for May 4 and 11 only 3 Lions signed up - Lions Delwin and Clara to attend Kamiloiki Elementary May Day, May 3, 8:30 am to 10:00 am - Lion Joel Hahaione Elementary Golf tournament, May 31 st at Hawaii Kai Golf Course, 12:30 pm - Lion Alvin reported on assisting the Miss Hawaii golf tournament on Friday, May 31 at Pearl Country Club, needs 10 to 12 Lions to help watch par 3s, etc. - Lion Tommy reported that we will again honor our area 74 Junior Police Officers and 7 advisors with recognition and gifts later this month. C. Third Vice President Social & Special Events Committees - Lion Kazu 40 th Charter Banquet. Everything went fine, thank you. - Lion Ken Charter golfers had a great time with the Nagoya Joto Lions Unfinished Business - Lion Tom. Need to have a volunteer to handle convention account and fundraising for next year. - Lion Ken 2013 D50 Officers training, Sacred Hearts, 5/4, 8:30 am 12:30 pm New Business - Memorial services for CIS Florence Okamoto (PDG Merv) Saturday, May 18, Kilohana United Methodist Church, 5829 Mahimahi St. in Niu Valley. Visitation at 10 am, service at 10:30 am. Hawaii Kai Lions asked to help at reception desk, ushering, and maybe at dining hall afterwards. Asked Lions to report by 9:30 am, with club shirts, prepared to help with ushering, CISs to assist at reception desk. We may be asked to assist in dining hall after services, etc. - Club will be sending a memorial wreath as requested. Lion Bunny will arrange. - Additional seminars are being provided at District Convention. Members interested were asked to contact PDG Merv for information and sign-up. Other Business - Dark no meeting on May 16 th. Members encouraged to attend Flag Ceremony. Convention Committee/Modified Auction/Door Prizes Lion Tom Closing Song: Apolonio Sindiong Adjourned: 8:42 pm Respectfully submitted by PDG Mervin Wee, Club Secretary HAWAII KAI LIONS CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Meeting Date: May 6, 2013 (moved to Monday as Tuesday is Kaimuki LC Charter night) Meeting Place: Hale O Aloha, Lunalilo Home Present: PDG Roy Aoki, Dennis Ching, Cynthia Chun, Keith Katsuda, Walter Kuroiwa, Ed Lee, Bill Modglin, Scott Sakata, PDG Mervin Wee President Chun called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm The notes from the previous board meeting were approved as published in the club s bulletin. Treasurer s Report. Financial reports for administrative account, activity account and meal plan account through April 30, 2013 were distributed and reviewed. Reports/New Business/Other Business - A member s request for moving general meeting date of July 4 th to another date was relayed for consideration by next fiscal year s BOD. - PU101 filed. D50 Clubs are experiencing difficulty in filing electronically on LCI website so Secretary sent an to stats@lionsclubs.org and they acknowledged receipt % attendance pins status discussed. Secretary will send an to all members to ask members to notify him if they believe they are eligible for 100% attendance pins. Current records indicate that

7 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 7 there are at least six members who currently are eligible. - Request made for refund from District Convention Committee for 4 Lions (PDG Wee, PDG Aoki, Modglin, Chun) as they are not able to attend the Awards Luncheon due to our participation at CIS Florence Okamoto services. Lion Ken will attend due to his responsibilities. response from District Convention Chair Lion Wendell indicates that they will send a refund to the Club. - Moved, seconded, and passed the following: - Donation of $500 to Hawaii Lions Foundation Parade of Checks. - Donation of $300 to Hawaii International Youth Camp. - Increase budget for the Aloha Committee to $450. Meeting adjourned: 8:07 pm Submitted by PDG Mervin Wee, Club Secretary FUTURE EVENTS Date Time Event Place Notes Monday, 6/3 6pm Diamond Head LC Charter Night Hinone Mizunone Aloha attire Thursday, 6/6 7pm Business Meeting, Pancake Breakfast Planning, Lunalilo Home Club shirt Club Survey Sunday, 6/9 8am Ticket Canvassing Burger King Work shirt Saturday, 6/15 8am-1pm Prep for Pancake Breakfast Kaiser High School Cafeteria Sunday, 6/ :30am Father s Day Pancake Breakfast Kaiser High School Cafeteria Thursday, 6/20 6pm Aloha Party (for Cynthia Chun) Alvin Hayashibara s house 767 Hahaione Street Friday, 6/21 11:30am-6pm 41st Annual Manoa Golf Hawaii Kai Golf Course Classic Stan Ito, Mino Takaesu, David Iwana Pancake Breakfast T- shirt or yellow work shirt BYOB, Casual BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES DATE OF INDUCTION August Membership 6/3 CIS Pat Chun 6/12 Lion Marty Jorgensen 6/14 Lion Scott Sakata 6/14 CIS Lyn Yee 6/20 Lion Delwin Ching 6/26 Bunny & Pat Lee 6/7/2007 Les Muramasu 6/7/2007 Scott Sakata Active Privileged Affiliate Total District 50 Region V, Zone 2 Hawaii Kai Lions Club Officers Honolulu, HI Chartered 4/9/1973 President Cynthia Chun Secretary Intl President District Governor 1 st VD Governor 2 nd VD Governor Wayne Madden Jack Kampfer Mark Mizuno Jim Bryan IPP 1 st VP 5634 Kanau St. (808) Tom Jones William Modglin Lion Tamer Tail Twister Region Chairman TBD 2 nd VP Scott Sakata Directors Zone Chairman Richard Kaneko 3 rd VP Alvin Hayashibara Treasurer Walter Kuroiwa Mem. Dir. Bull. Ed. Meetings The Hawaii Kai Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at Hale O Aloha room of Lunalilo Home, 511 Kekauluohi Street. The Board of Directors meets the Tuesday following the first club meeting of each month at Hale O Aloha room of Lunalilo Home, 511 Kekauluohi Street. PDG Mervin Wee 348 Hanakoa St. (808) Keith Katsuda Dennis Ching PDG Roy Aoki Edward Lee Marty Jorgensen Peggy Oyama Make Up Meetings Diamond Head Lions Club meets the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of each month. 6:30 pm, 3140 Campbell Avenue. Kaimuki Lions Club meets the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of each month, 7:00 pm, Crane Lodge, 3640 Crater Road. Koko Head Lions Club meets 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm, Niu Valley Middle School

8 June 2013 Ka Leo O Hawaii Kai Page 8 Meeting Announcements for June Date: June 6, 2013, 7:00 pm Attitude Adjustment Place: Lunalilo Home Attire: Club shirts, pins, & nametags Cost: w/meal plan $3 w/o meal plan $7 Program: Business meeting; club survey by Ken; last club meeting before Pancake Breakfast Opening Song: Rick Yee Flag Pledge: Jeanne Alices Lions Pledge: Roy Aoki Invocation: Delwin Ching Closing Song: Dennis Ching Date: Tuesday, June Time: 7:00 pm Place: Lunalilo Home BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Facilities Committee Chair: Mino Takaesu Report by 6:15 pm Please find your own replacement if you are unable to fulfill those duties. June 6, 2013 Michael Chisick Tommy Chun Peggy Oyama Date: June 20, 2013, 6 pm Place: Aloha Party (in lieu of regular meeting) at Alvin Hayashibara s house, 767 Hahaione Street Attire: Casual Cost: TBA Sign-up sheet will be posted online Bulletin Editor: Peggy Oyama 1072 Kaumoku Street Honolulu, HI Ph. (808) peggy1959@aol.com Smugmug site for photos: Hawaii Kai Lions P.O. Box Honolulu, HI Notes: 1) For up to date club news go to HawaiiKaihi.lionwap.org 2) For up to date D50 news go to