A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID For most people, reaching the age of 50 probably means surviving their share of “Big 5-0” comments, humorous birthday cards and possibly a reunion with equally mature high school classmates. Although still a few years away for David Ishii, 50 rep-resents a goal to shoot for – to compete on the Senior PGA Tour – rather than just another birthday to be endured. David describes his goal of qualifying for the Senior Tour as a long shot at best. “Only eight players qualify for the Senior Tour each year,” he says. “It’s going to be tough,” he acknowl-edges with his usual modesty. Those who have followed David’s brilliant career, however, remain optimistic of his chances in spite of the odds. chances in spite of the odds. Typical of his character, David’s concern these days is focused more on others than himself. Four years ago, when the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) sought sponsors for the boys and girls state golf championships, the 1973 state champion from Kauai High School stepped up to the tee and commit-ted his own funds to serve as the title sponsor of the event. Encouraged by his wife Lorraine and assisted by his close friends, David laid the groundwork to establish a foundation that would ensure support for the HHSAA tournament beyond his own playing days into perpetuity. Beyond that goal, he envisioned a foundation that could also offer college scholarships

to young golfers and perhaps even assist them in defraying travel and other expenses so that they might be free to pursue the game they love. A few years ago, while participating in the Hilo Invitational golf tournament, David was impressed

by the community spirit displayed at that event.

“I spoke to friends who had established foundations that enabled them to raise

money and provide scholarships inde-pendent of themselves or their com-panies.” He engaged their help, plunked down the seed money, and the David S. Ishii Foundation was officially formed in 1999. David’s belief in golf as a life-

long learning tool for Hawaii’s youth is founded on his own experiences, beginning as a Junior Golfer at the age of 5. “We were lucky to be involved at a time when everything was just starting out. There were highly committed, enthusiastic adults that drove the program,” he recalls. “Golf wasn’t so popular then – not like today when everything is so much more competitive.” In spite of his success, David believes that the true value of golf is not in the winning. “Golf is a game that invites failure,” he philosophizes. “In the course

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“The importance of golf is to see what you can do to grow as a person and improve yourself.”

DAVID S. ISHII FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER

I N A U G U R A L I S S U E F E B R U A R Y 2 0 0 2

Through the Green

OFFICERSDavid Ishii – President

Lorraine Ishii – Vice PresidentFay Nagata – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDavid Ishii – Chair

Warren Haruki – Vice ChairAllan Ikawa

Lorraine IshiiAnn Miller

Elton TanakaTracy Tanji

Wendell TomAllan Yamamoto

Honorary DirectorGEN Eric K. Shinseki

Golf TournamentElton Tanaka – Director

David Ishii – Advisor

Tournament CommitteeDayton Asato, Marilyn Chinen,

Ted Ganade, Arnold Hiura, Lorraine Ishii, Ann Miller,

Amy Nguyen, Neal Okamoto, Bill Sato, Steve Shishido,

Tracy Tanji, Wendell Tom, Allan Yamamoto, Guy Yamamoto,

Pauline Yanagisawa and Rudy Yanagisawa

Junior Golf Scholarship CommitteeNeil Okamoto – Chair

Dayton AsatoYasuko Asada

Pat ArikiJay Hinazumi

NewsletterArnold Hiura—Editor, MBFT Media

Eloise Nakama—Coordinator, MBFT Media

Victor Castro—Obun Hawaii Group

“Conversation,” continued from page 1

of a round, you will make mistakes, hit many less than perfect shots, miss putts and basically ‘fail’ a lot. In any tournament there can only be one winner; everyone else loses. Life is like that,” he explains. “In golf, everyone plays at a different level, yet every-one can find some satisfaction in achieving something. The importance of golf is to see what you can do to grow as a person and improve yourself.” These days, if he is not playing as well as he’d like, David finds satisfaction by playing “a tournament within a tourna-ment – an inner tournament to see if I can improve, or stop repeating a mistake. Try to find the good part of what you do. Try hard – and find enjoyment in what you’re doing.” As he reflects on his storybook career, David remem-bers some words of advice that the renowned Japanese pro Tommy Nakajima once gave him to help put his career in perspective. “Think of your career as a round of golf,” Nakajima said. “Sometimes you’re going to make a par, a birdie, then a bogey, maybe even a double bogey along the way. It’s up and down. Whatever happens, you pick up your ball, move to the next tee – just keep going. You try to recover – come back from a double bogey – and do the best you can on the next one.”

If a career is indeed like a round of golf, then David’s is well under par. The Senior Tour would be an eagle. And his foundation an ace.

“Try hard... and find enjoyment in what you’re doing.”

David S. IshiiFoundation

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DSIF Scholarship Awards The first scholarships to be awarded by the David S. Ishii Foundation were presented to Chais Paiva and Katherine Atebara, both graduates of Hilo High School. David Ishii made the presenta-

tions of $2,000 to each recipient at the DSIF’s 2001 golf tournament on June 6. Paiva is attending Loyola Marymount and Atebara is matriculating at Washington University at St. Louis.

The David S. Ishii Foundation wishes to encourage the attainment of higher education goals for members of high school golf teams in the Sate of Hawaii. Hawaii high school seniors graduating in the 2001–2002 academic school year who have demon-strated a high level of academic achievement, were active members of their high school golf teams, and

plan on attending college full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university is elligible. Application forms may be obtained by writ-ing to: DSIF Scholarship Fund Committee, P.O.Box 2927, Aiea, HI 96701-2927. Deadline for completed application and materials is May 15, 2002.

2002 DSIF College Scholarhips Available

DAVID ISHIICareer Highlights

> 1990 Hawaiian Open (now Sony Open) Champion> Winner of 14 JPGA Championships> 1987 JPGA Money Leader> Six-time Hawaii Pearl Open Champion> Two-time Hawaii State Open Champion> Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1977 from the University of Houston> 1973 Hawaii State High School Champion> Sponsor of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Golf Championships since 1996

Katie Atebara and Chais Paiava proudly accept $2,000 scholarship awards from David.

MissionA non-profit corporation whose primary mission is to promote and advance the game of golf, and to educate the public as to its benefits to society.

GoalThe primary goal of the David S. Ishii Foundation is to fund the annual Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Golf Championships for Boys and Girls. The foundation will also provide college scholarships and financial aid for junior golfers provide college scholarships and financial aid for junior golfers pursuing golfing excellence.

Mahalo to DonorsYasuko Asada Samuel Pratt Marcus and MicahChizuko Hayama Emi Takano YamamotoChie Ishibe Mark Tanji Mr. & Mrs. YosheTad Miura Yoshikawa

A committed group of 25 gold, bronze and silver sponsors, along with a full field of 204 golfers, launched the inaugural David S. Ishii Foundation Golf Tournament past even its most optimistic fundraising targets. Even as the ceremonial presentation check was being readied for unveiling at the post tourney banquet, additional contributions continued to boost the total upward from $30,000, past $40,000, and nearly reach-ing $50,000. The funds will be used to continue the foundation’s annual sponsor-ship of the annual state high school golf championships for boys and girls and provide scholarships to deserving high school golfers entering college. The foundation is also seeking to establish a financial aid fund that will assist junior golfers with travel expenses to tournaments. Beyond the financial benefits, the tournament was a fun-filled event that included a silent auction, lunch music by Mark Conching and the Tropichords, lunch from renowned Hawaii Chef Sam Choy, banquet dinner by Pearl Country Club and Zippy’s, and music from ukulele virtuosos Jake and Bruce Shimabukuro.

2001 Golf Tourney a Resounding Success

(Above) K-5 TV broadcast analyst Chris McLachlin handles emcee duties.

(Above right) Jake Shimabukuro and Colan Ishii enjoy the post -tournament festivities.

(Right) Michael Castillo presents a check for $5,000 to David Ishii on behalf of the Aloha Section PGA. The Aloha Section PGA board of directors voted unanimously to donate the sum to the DSIF “in recognition of the significant and selfless contributions David Ishii has made over his entire golf career back to the game of golf, specifically towards the advancement of interscholastic and junior golf. The Aloha Section PGA’s members and apprentices are proud to have David as a member of our association.”

HOLD THIS DATE!

WednesdayJune 5, 2002

Second Annual David S. IshiiFoundation Golf Tournament

Pearl Country Club

Mahalo! 2001Tournament Sponsors

GOLDBig Island Candies

First Hawaiian BankSears

Verizon Hawaii

SILVERMrs. Yasuko Asada

Newtown Golf Driving RangeMr. Tadao &

Mrs. Tsuneko Yamaoka

BRONZEAlex Brenner

American Benefit PlanAdministrators, Inc.

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Ameron InternationalCarey & Iris Inouye

Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.

HHSAAInternational Union of Painters and

Allied TradesKoa Trading Company

Koga Engineering &Construction, Inc.

Matson Navigation CompanyMeadow Gold Dairies

Pacific TransferPlumbers and Fitters Local 675

SportsMedicine Hawaii, Ltd.Tamura Super Market

Trans-Pacific Links, LLC

HOLE-IN-ONEJapan AirlinesPflueger Acura

2 0 0 1 G o l f To u r n a m e n t D o n o r s

Stan Agena, Fujitsu Stan Agena, Fujitsu Communications

Yurio Akitomi, ProfessionalAloha Golf Shop, Inc.

Arakaki Physical TherapyArt & Signs

Fred and Masayo AsadaBob Belbas, Pflueger Acura

Michael Boulware, Hawaiian Isles Water

Brad Bowen, Maui C.C.Michael Castillo, Poipu Bay G.C.

Walter T. C. ChangT. C. Chen, Professional

Wes Chong, Avis Rent-a-CarStuart Chun, Prudential

Kelsey Deguchi, RK Sales, Inc.Russell Endo, Ali Kessner,

McCully BicycleJ. B. Falbo, Sandalwood G.C.Andrew Feldman, Oahu C.C.

Martha FernandesEd Fiori

Dana FongDel Marc Fujita

Jehu Fuller, Ko‘olau G.C.Tim Gehrig, Wilson

Tony Guerrero, First Hawaiian Bank

Mr. Hamada, Titleist, Japan TourTodd Hamilton, ProfessionalLarry Harris, Spalding Sports

Warren Haruki, Verizon HawaiiRobin Hashimoto, Barbers Point G.C.

Richard Hee, Island AirBarry Helle,

Wailea Golf Resort, Inc.Roger Higa, Zippy’s

Shigemasa Higaki, ProfessionalCary Honda

Toshio HosoyaRon Huffman, Coral Creek G.C.Allan Ikawa, Big Island Candies

Guy IkeharaJimmy Ikoma,

Nishimoto Trading Co.Marc Imamura, MCI Imaging

Fumihiko Indei, Aisen Chiryo Doin Inc.

Ethel IshiiDean Ishikawa, Fred’s Produce

Darlene Johnson, The Dunes at Maui Lani

Ed Kageyama, Luana Hills G.C.KC Drive Inn

Ken Kajihara, Panasonic Co. WestDean Kaneshiro

Norman Katayama, Makaha Resort G.C.

Mr. Kato and Mr. Arimoto, Mizuno Japan

Koichi Kawahara, Koichi Kawahara, Elleair Maui G.C.

Clayton Kim, Pint Size Corp.Alan Kimi, Sand & Seaside Hotels

Gilbert Kimura, Japan Airlines Minao Kimura, Mahina, Inc.

Paul Kimura, City Fender & Body Service, Ltd.

Charles & Mary Bea P. KingDeano KiyoharaBob Klein, Jr.,

Graeagle Meadows Golf ShopMr. Kojima, PRGR JapanBrandan & Gail Kop, Kop

DistributorsDavid Kowalczyk, Honolulu C.C.

Massy Kuramoto, JPGAToby Kusaka, Germaine’s Luau

Scott Laycock, ProfessionalLarry Lee, Princeville G.C.

Mr. Lee, Taylor Made JapanHiroshi Makino, JPGA

Kurt Matsumoto, Mauna Lani Resort

John S. Mauro, Waikoloa Village G.C.

Hajime Meshiai, Professional

Mililani G.C.Mililani G.C.Ann Miller

Bruce T. Miyashiro, D.D.S.Dennis T. Miyashiro

Shinji MunekuniKiyoshi Murota, JPGA

Yuji Nagai, East West JournalJon Nagata

Mel Nagata, Waikele G.C.N. Nakamura, Kapolei G.C.Greg Nichols, Waialae C.C.

Scott NishimuraSanford Nojima,

Hapuna Beach Prince HotelDean Okada, Genki Sushi, Inc.

Garrett OmuroClyde T. Oshiro, CPA

T. George Paris, Ironworkers Union Local 625

Charles Park, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Pearl Country ClubChristian Pena, JPGA

Lori PlanosMike Reid

Chris Resich, Hilo HattiePeter Rice, Classic Resorts

Mark Rolfing, Rolfing SportsMark Rolfing, Rolfing SportsRon’s Construction Corp.Ron’s Construction Corp.

Mr. Saito, Ben Hogan Co. JapanMr. Saito, Ben Hogan Co. JapanMr. Sato, Daiwa JapanMr. Sato, Daiwa Japan

Phil Scellato, Phil’s GoldPhil Scellato, Phil’s GoldJohn Schroeder,

Cooke Island DistributionCooke Island DistributionToyo Shirai

Hidezumi Shirakota, JPGAHidezumi Shirakota, JPGAGrant Sim,

Sam Choy’s RestaurantsSam Choy’s RestaurantsScott Simpson, ProfessionalScott Simpson, ProfessionalRussell Siu, Kakaako KitchenRussell Siu, Kakaako Kitchen

Tom Stanfill, Hickam Mamala Bay Golf CourseHickam Mamala Bay Golf Course

Doug Stephenson & Brandon Doug Stephenson & Brandon Moynahan,

Castle & Cooke ResortsCastle & Cooke ResortsPaul Sugimoto

Dr. Yukio & Mrs. Fay SumidaDr. Yukio & Mrs. Fay SumidaLes Tamashiro, Titleist HawaiiLes Tamashiro, Titleist Hawaii

Barry Taniguchi, KTA Super Stores

Wendell TomKatsuyoshi Tomori, JPGAKatsuyoshi Tomori, JPGA

Gerald Tomosawa, S & B FoodsGerald Tomosawa, S & B FoodsRobert Tomosawa

Elbert Tsuchimoto, ET GraphicsElbert Tsuchimoto, ET GraphicsDaisy Tsui, Panda TravelDaisy Tsui, Panda Travel

Tommy Ukauka, BayView G.C.Tommy Ukauka, BayView G.C.Les Uyehara

Bert Wagatsuma, CPABert Wagatsuma, CPACarleton Williams

Dee Dee Wilson-KrasonDee Dee Wilson-KrasonGreg Wong & S. Lani Aranio, Greg Wong & S. Lani Aranio,

Kauai Lagoons Resort Co.Kauai Lagoons Resort Co.Guy Yamamoto, Olomana G.C.Guy Yamamoto, Olomana G.C.

Hisashi YamamotoMaurice Yamasato

Eric YasunagaRandy & Mabel Yawata & FamilyRandy & Mabel Yawata & Family

Tsuyoshi Yoneyama, JPGATsuyoshi Yoneyama, JPGAMr. Yoshimoto, Crews Co. JapanMr. Yoshimoto, Crews Co. Japan

Dwight Yoshimura, Ala Moana Center

Nathan Yoshioka, Pro Am Golf Nathan Yoshioka, Pro Am Golf Shop

Nobumitsu Yuhara, JPGANobumitsu Yuhara, JPGA

Golf Tournament VolunteersMiya Argent, Ramon Argent, Misty Gier, Watson Gier, Lana Hirai, Colan Ishii, Ethel Ishii, Leburta Kanno, Stanford Kanno, Ken Kimura, Kory Kuroiwa, Teri Kuroiwa, Brysonn Lau, Danny Lau, Georgette Lau, Russell Mau, Al Misajon, Zachary Misajon, Michelle Morikami, Kayla Morinaga, Linda Morinaga, Guy Nakagawa, Amy Nguyen, Jim Seki, Sr., Dwight Selby, Sean Selby, Charlotte Shishido, Pomaikai Shishido, Spencer Shishido, Bill Spencer, Mark Tanji, Corrine Toyama, Val Nakaji, Kuni Wakida, Dane Yamasaki, Chad Yawata, Kyle Yawata, Mabel Yawata, Randy Yawata, Vernon Yoshida

(Left-right): Tournament director Elton Tanaka presents a check for $30,000, uh $40,000 to Lorraine and David Ishii. The sum eventually approached $50,000.(Left-right): Tournament director Elton Tanaka presents a check for $30,000, uh

David S. Ishii FoundationP.O. Box 2927Aiea, Hawaii 96701-2927

T he David S. Ishii Foun-dation 2001 Hawaii State Championships

for boys was held on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at the Kapalua Village Golf Course on Maui.A field of 120 male golfers from 62 schools played 36 holes on that day to deter-mine the champion. Waiakea High School captured its unprecedented fourth straight state title, with Leilehua High School finishing second in the team standings. Waiakea’s Jarrett Hamamoto’s 141 (1 Jarrett Hamamoto’s 141 (1 over par) earned him the indi-vidual title, while teammate Gabriel Wilson finished second, two strokes back. The girls state champi-onships also required 36 holes of play on May 12 at the Ka-anapali South Golf Course.

Sixty-four young women vied for the state title, won by KauaiHigh School, with Waiakea fin-ishing second. Kauai’s Rachel Kyono won the individual title with a 143 total 91 over par), eight strokes better than Waia-kea’s Leah Whiting. Both Hamamoto and Kyono were also invited to play in the DSIF golf tournament in June.June.

Rules of Golf ClinicSunday, Feb. 24, 20024 p.m. to 6 p.m.(check-in at 3:30 p.m.)Pearl Country ClubHigh school golfers, parents and friends are welcome. David, assisted by other golf professionals, will be taking participants onto the golf course to explain and demonstrate the rules of golf.