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2008 Executive

Committee

Lily Fung

President

Shirley Lam

Chairman

Kathy Kam

Exec Vice President

Jonathan Cook

Corr. Secretary

Ana Che

Treasurer

Duc Nguyen

Director

Deanne

Morimoto

Director

Jesse Hosaka

Webmaster

Thayer Goya

Advisor

New Monthly Event Just Added To HCJ Calendar:Wine Tasting!

Starting in August, HCJ will be meeting up once every month forWine Tasting!

To make it even better: Each time, the chapter will buy 1 lucky

winner a bottle of their choice! Within a certain price range, of courThe recipient will be determined by lottery or trivia question.

Watch your email box or call us for more info so you don’t miss out!___________________________________________________________________

Calling All January to June Birthday Boys & Girls!

Are you an Active or Rooster HCJ member? Did you have abirthday between January 1st and June 30th? Then you’ve gotsome ice cream coming to you!

On July 31st come down to Farrell’s Pearlridge to behonored and fed. If you’re one of our 1st Half of The Year Babies, we want to wish you aHappy Birthday! Even if we are a little late…_______________________________________________________________________

Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming up, Augu23rd & 24th! A great event of Chinese Culture &Community, it has endured for good reason. It’s aone-of-a-kind here in Hawaii and we’re proud thatHCJ is involved. We need your help (See VP Kath

Kam’s Message, Pg 3).

Contact us as soon as possible so we can make this year’s Dragon Boat yet anothergreat success. Let’s keep Sunny Wong’s legacy alive.

______________________________________________________________________________ Message from President.…………………………………………………………………………………. 2Save Aloha Parade Fisnet Recap.……………………………………………………………………..… 4Iolani Palace & Dining Out………………………………………………………………………………… 5Sunny Wong Tribute…..…………………………………………………………………………………... 8Pictures!………………….…………………………………………………….…………………………… 9

NewsDragon Volume 56, Issue 7 / July 2008



Wai Ngo Ge Pahngyau,

What an exhausting and somewhat fun time that members and guests had at the 50th StatFair! Tremendous thanks goes out to Terence Young, Glennon Young, Paul Chun, Giffor

Chang, Kelfred Chang, and Kalene Sakamoto for the planning and for their countless houspent at the fair.

Also, to members from our chapter, Hawaii Kai Jaycees, Honolulu Filipino Junior

Chamber, Manoa Jaycees, Hawaii Jaycees, as well as other guests. A 50th State Fair Tha

You Party is in the works.

The chapter hosted June’s Membership Closeout with delicious food. Lindley Low prepared clam chowder and toastedbread and I made cheesecake. There was some Texas Hold-Em card game playing with the assistance of Eddie Kam.

I had some fun in the sun for the fishnet collection of the “Save the Aloha Festivals Parade” effort near McCully ShoppCenter. Dohje to Jonathan Cook for awesome job coordinating the event with Hawaii Jaycees President Patrick Tomiyasu

and, last but not least, Ana Che who showed great enthusiasm by hollering out people to donate just $1.00. To our membersand friends, if you can assist Hawaii Jaycees in collecting a $1.00 each from family and friends. [Editor: You can give online

SaveTheParade.com]

Hawaii Jaycees will be hosting a Presentation Skills Workshop on Wednesday, July 16. It will be at 6:30 pm at HawaiiJaycees Office. You will learn techniques for improving your speaking and writing skills.

We will be having a Summer Birthday Blast on Thursday, July 31 at 7:00 pm, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor. It is located atPearlridge Shopping Center, Uptown 1st floor near Tilt, 488-9339. Come celebrate the members’ birthdays that are in themonths of January to July.

Speaking of August Birthdays, let’s send Happy Birthday greetings to Deanne Morimoto, Eddie Kam, Michele Itsuno, a

Matt Yee.

The 12th Annual Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated this year, and we're proud to produce this popular event in conjunctiowith our corporate sponsors and the community. The festival began in China as an occasion for driving off evil spirits andpestilence, and for finding peace in one's life. The event is highlighted by the colorful dragon boat races, in which competingteams drive their canoes forward to the rhythm of pounding drums.

This year's festival is scheduled for August 23 & 24 and will feature local racing teams as well as groups from Australia,China, New Zealand, and the mainland. The weekend celebration includes a carnival, street vendors, music and fun!

Sincerely,Lily Fung

57th President, “Awakening The Dragon”Phone: 783-1369Email: [email protected]

Page 2 News Dragon / Volume 56 / Issue

Message From The President



Aloha Fellow Jaycees and Friends,

I just want to mention to everyone that I'm doing fine and thank you for

your concern. I'm sure all of you saw the front cover of the newspaper lastmonth regarding Bishop Museum. I really love my job and the people that

work there are all friendly. We are all like family, but I'm sorry all of you ha

to see that.

Well, on a lighter note, I just want to thank everyone for coming out to he

with our 50th State Fair Foodbooth. We really appreciate everything and athe hard work that was put into it.

We are already done with our first half of the year and we still have our Signature Projects just around the corne

First off is our Dragon Boat Races at Ala Moana Beach park on August 23rd and 24th

. We’re looking for

timekeepers, runners, and people to help the teams get in and out of the boats.

Our 2nd Signature Project is the Healthy Baby Contest. We need lots of help with registration, walk-ins, passinout goodie bags/milk/juice and some runners.

I would like to thank everyone for coming out to the Iolani Palace Tour on Sunday, July 6th

. I hope everyone has much fun as I did and learned more about the Hawaiian people and culture.

We’re looking for 15 volunteers to help with the M.D.A. Beef Stew Concert at Bishop Museum from 4:30pm t10:30pm. We’ll be helping with security. You can wear black slacks or shorts and MDA will provide the t-shirts.

Dinner is also provided and parking is available at Bishop Museum or Kapalama Elementary.

We hope to see everyone at our upcoming events.

Forever in Jaycees,

Kathy Kam

2008 Executive Vice PresidentThe Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

Email: [email protected]

Past President Wes Kam Does It Again!

Our congratulations go out to Wes Kam for once again getting a 4.0, Straight Aaverage this past semester. He’s keeping the HCJ tradition of achievement alive andwell. Way to go, Wes!


Message From The Vice President



Our team showed up right on time Saturdaymorning to start collecting money. We had picked theMcCully & Kapiolani intersection as a prime spot fortraffic, while COOL Jaycees were manning an area

near Flavors of Honolulu.

Our strategy quickly changed from splitting up tolining up one big group together on 1 side. This provedto be a good move.

As we refined our sign-waving and sales pitch-ing,contributions started to land in our held out nets. State

President Patrick used the personal approach, askingdrivers directly if they could spare $1 to help out. Hissuccess rate proved to be very high. Some of us now

believe he could have a great career as a bum.

State Officers Eddie Kam & Leeza Agpaoa soon joined our initial group of the HCJ Board and Pres.Patrick. Both Eddie and Leeza showed great dedicationto the day’s work, pitching in immediately to help out.

The arrival of 3PM signaled an end to our productiveday. However, the non-productive time of talk story weon at the nearby bus stop.

It was a good time of relaxing and getting to know oCOOL Jaycee friends better. Steve Antonio regaled thecrowd with his tales of – and pictures from – meetingWWE wrestler John Cena that morning. If you see Stevask him about it.

The money was later counted out at the Jaycees offictotaling out at $507.14! A good haul for a 1st time effortfishnets and done in less than 5 hours. All involved shoube proud of their contribution that day.

NOTE: We are planning to do another FishnCollection, possibly on the weekend of August26

th. Please stay tuned. Donations can be given

online at SaveTheParade.com

Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

Interested in joining HCJ? Contact us!

Mail: Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, P.O. Box 957, Honolulu, Hawaii 96808Email: [email protected]

Tel: (808) 783-1369Online: MySpace.com/HonoluluChineseJaycees OR

Facebook : Search ‘Honolulu Chinese Jaycees’Web Site: HcjHawaii.com


Aloha Parade Fishnet Fundraiser



If there’s one thing the Chinese Jaycees know, it’s aGood Deal . So when VP Kathy Kam spotted the FreeKamaaina Tour of the great Iolani Palace, sheimmediately brought it to our attention.

The other Jaycees liked the price, as well as thechance to visit a great historical site. So we were on forJuly 6th.

After watching a video on the history of the palace,our group walked over to the Palace for the tour. Theexpedition began in the main hall, moving to the variourooms, including the royal dining room, King Kalakauabedroom and even the lavatories.

Our docent provided an excellent commentary oneach area, adding bits of history that truly made thePalace come alive.

Our tour ended in the basement, which resembled an ostreet. Rooms with windows looked out onto the cobblestoned hall down the center.

The most popular of the rooms, hands down,was….(drumroll )….the royal kitchen! In Hawaii, what

else could it be?

We ended the tour by taking a picture with ourdocent, who then hugged all of us (again, only inHawaii) and sent us on our way. Which was to Assagiofor lunch.

See below to continue on with us.

Eating At Assagio’s

Assagio’s is a popular place for meeting and eating.And no wonder, because the food is excellent.

We were hoping that their winning record wouldcontinue on our latest trip. Our seating was delayed, aseveryone had to run to their respective bank ATM in AlaMoana.

With our bank accounts depleted, we were taken toour table where we sat down. And waited. And waited.Luckily we had a basket of bread to survive on until thewaitress remembered to come back and take our order.

The different dishes finally arrived with the freshsmell that good food always brings with it. The groupthrew aside the bread and hungrily dug in,

During the meal, conversation centered on ourtime(s) in the Jaycees and what we looked forward to inthe 2nd half of this year.

Everyone agreed that the food was excellent onceagain. Just remember to get bread immediately. Youmight need it to hold you for a while.


Iolani Palace Tour & Dining Out



The June GMM got started right on time, called to order by reigning President Lily Fung. Board members wecalled up to give their reports on upcoming projects. As usual VP Kathy Kam had the most to say. Ms. Kam startedby promoting the then-upcoming Iolani Palace Tour (see Pg ) as well as the MDA Beef Stew Concert at BishopMuseum on July 19th [Call Kathy @ 271-0016 to help with Security].

After the reports, HCJers Daniel Cheung and Andrew Balmores treathe assembled members to a presentation about their work. Both men arFinancial Services Pros at New York Life Insurance. The two took turnstalking about the different services they provide their clients.

A couple of interesting pieces of information from their informativetalk:

1. Even if, God forbid, New York Life did have to pay off all theirinsurance and financial obligations they would still have millionof dollars in capital remaining.

2. New York Life offers an investment package that allows you to ‘Lock In’ the amount you invest. Should thinvestment go south, you still have your basic capital. It’s a guaranteed no-loss package. Talk to Daniel orAndrew if that interests you.

Afterward, our focus turned to formally inducting Andrew into HCJ.Although he has already assisted with 50th State Fair and come out to otherevents, President Lily had not sworn him in. Until tonight.

The pledge was performed flawlessly despite the tears of joy streamingdown the faces of all present. An excellent way to finish up. The meeting

was adjourned and food was eaten. See you at the next GMM!

[Next GMM: August 19th, 7PM @ Moiliili Community Center]

Support Your Fellow Jaycees & Their Business!


June GMM



We took down the booth, stored the equipment away for the winter and officially ended the 50th StateFoodbooth for this year. After getting everything stowed away in the warehouse, we all went to Zippy’s for a well-deserved meal. The relief at being done, as well as the good company, made it a fun time and a fitting end to a greaeffort.

We’d like to thank everyone for coming out over the 5 weekends of the Fair. Mahalo for cooking, serving, grillitalking story, pitching in, loading, cleaning, prepping, smiling, frying, mixing, stirring and every other –ing you alltook care of with style and sweat!:

Mahalo To:

Paul Chun, Jason Tomita (the Food Booth Iron Man), Eddie Kam, Jesse Hosaka (& your pro grilling tools!), LynHosaka, Gordon Goo, Terence Young (& friend Brian), Glennon Young, Kelfred Chang, Gifford Chang, Kathy KaEmily Chan, Wes Kam, Ana Che, Lily Fung, Daniel Cheung,….[pausing to catch breath ]…Andrew Balmores, LindLow, Kalene Sakamoto, Karl Sakamoto, Thayer Goya (& friend Mike), Mellyssa Ching, Anthony Sato, Louis Soo

Regina Chang, Jacob Lee, Bobby Agpaoa, Leeza Agpaoa, David Dang, Matt Catian, William Fung, Ed Lee, Gord

Lau, Glenn Hamada, Hans Kashiwabara, John Cummings, Tim Lau, Jonathan Cook


HCJers In The News: Airline Edition

Item #1: Historical Flight By HCJ Rooster

The final Aloha Airlines flight that broughtthat great company to a close was piloted byone of our former Chinese Jaycees.

Darryll Wong was given the honor as the

senior Aloha Airlines pilot. If this last flighthad to take place, we’re glad it was CaptainWong at the controls.

He flew the plane from Kahului toHonolulu, ushering out an era as he made asafe, smooth landing here.

Item #2: At Least One Person Was Awake

Everyone knows about the ‘Sleepy Pilots’ Go!Flight. But did you know that current HCJ membeDaniel Cheung was on it?

To answer your 1st

question: Yes, he did noticethat they overshot Hilo and he wondered what wagoing on.

To answer your 2 nd

question: It is not true thatthe pilots were seen boarding the plane wearingpajamas and carrying a case of Nyquil.

50 State Fair End & HCJers In The News



“A Real Chinatown Hero”

Sun Hung “Sunny” Wong passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 ihis home in Nu’uanu. Sunny, who served his government for over fortyyears as a fiscal officer at the Pearl Harbor Shipyard, also served hisChinese community for as many fruitful years.

Founder and President of the Miss Chinatown Scholarship Pageant,Hawaii Dragon Boat Association, Chinatown Merchants Association,Mayor’s Downtown/Chinatown Task Force, and many other worthwhile

organizations, Sunny gave his heart to support the Chinese community. Sunny always madesure that the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees were involved with the Chinese community throughhis many projects and events.

Sunny was instrumental in bringing the Dragon Boat races to Hawaii and other Chinesecultural events. He was well respected in the community and a whisper from him was all thawas needed to get things going. He always looked out for the little guy and was alwayshumble.

Never taking credit for his achievements, Sunny always thanked the other guys. Due to hcountless achievements, Sunny was officially proclaimed the “Honorary Mayor of Chinatown” by Mayor Frank F. Fasi in 1994 and received a Community Recognition awardfrom the Hawaii Senate.

Thank you, Sunny, for your great service to ourGovernment and your outstanding service to ourChinese community. Godspeed.

Wes Kam45th HCJ President

If you would like to send a card or tribute, please do so to thefollowing address:

The Wongs2872 Pahoehoe Place

Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Wreath Given By HCJ In Honor of Sun


A Great Loss To Hawaii, the Chinese Community & HCJ



3 New Members, 3 New Shirts

HCJ 50th

State Fair Food Booth

Eddie Kam Flexes Muscles, Saves Parade

Sunny Wong, Mayor of Chinatown

Ana Che Rests Voice For More Yelling

Jason Tomita & Eddie Kam On The Grill


Picture Page



HCJ Schedule of Events - JULY / AUGUST 2008

Wednesday, July 16th

HIJC Presentation Skills WorkshopMCC, Room 3016:30PM

Saturday, July 19th

MDA Beef Stew Contest Bishop Museum4:30PM – 10:30PMCall Kathy to Volunteer @ 271-0016

Wednesday. July 22nd HIJC Closeout MCC, Room 3017PM

Thursday, July 31st

January - June Birthdays BashFarrell’s, Pearlridge7PM

Sunday, August 3rd

District Competition – SpeakUp/WriteUpMCC

1st Week of August

HCJ Monthly Wine Tasting Outing

TBA

Tuesday, August 19th

HCJ GMM MCC, 2

ndFloor 7PM

Sat., August 23rd & Sun., August 24th

Dragon Boat Festival

Need Volunteers: Call Kathy @ 271-0016

August TBACasino Night #2 W/ Eddie ‘Diamond’ Kam

Stay tuned for details

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

Honolulu Chinese JayceesPO Box 957Honolulu, HI 96808

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NewsDragon - July 2008