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3 Weeks In The Life As A PDG
Posted March 8, 2010
Immediate Past District Governor Shannon Ching
Per request from the 3rd Cabinet Meeting held at the Kilauea Military Camp in February, I have spelled out what PDG stands for. However, knowing what a PDG is or does is something else. If one never attends a District Cabinet Meeting, reads the District Governor’s Newsletter in the www.hawaiilions.org website, attends club meetings at least for the DG visitation, reads your club bulletins and/or the Leo Liona (when we’re lucky enough to get one), attends a bunch of social events and fundraisers involving Vice District Governor (VDG) and District Governor (DG) candidates and officers, attends the District 50 Convention with it’s opportunities for hospitality rooms, leadership workshops, pomp & circumstance events, general membership meeting, and maybe even a district project wedged in between everything, then, you won’t know what a PDG is since you may not even know what a VDG or DG is, ah? Or, eh? (from the Winter Olympics).
I won’t go into what a PID is or what they do as PIDs since I haven’t been there. Maybe one of the Past International Directors can write an article to let us know what you’ve been doing?
As a matter of fact, wouldn’t it be nice to know more about all of the PDG’s and PID’s as far as what they have been doing since leaving office? I know that many of you are still very active and setting good examples at the club and/or District levels. Maybe, we can hear some motivational stories or inspirational messages, or even some down-to-earth, grass roots, talk story dialogue?
What about a “What ever happened to…?” article in every Leo Liona and copy it to the D50 Website or vice versa?
Since I’m asking so much of others, I thought I’d give you a good look at 3 weeks of what I’ve been doing. I have to admit, I’m almost as busy/occupied as I was last year as DG. FYI, I’m not retired, although, I seem to give the impression that I am. Maybe, I can get some rest on Molokai during the Molokai Lions Club’s 71st Charter activities while everyone else is fishing, shopping, hiking the trail down to Kalaupapa, etc.? Click here to see 3 week schedule
The major differences between being District Governor and the Immediate Past District Governor are fewer evening functions, less time reading emails, and a lot less time thinking up speeches and articles.
So, when you think about, there really aren’t that many things to do, it’s just a matter of how one structures one’s priorities.
Let us know what’s happening in your neck of the woods. A Hui Hou and Malama Pono! (Story by Immediate Past District Governor Shannon Ching)
Pauoa Elementary School Spring Fling
Posted March 8, 2010
Spring Fling is Pauoa Elementary School biggest event of the year, a craft fair that is used to raise funds for academic and enrichment activities for the school’s students. The event was held on March 6th 2010 from 11:00am to 4:00pm on the grounds of the school campus. The Spring Fling featured games, inflatable bouncers, a country store, craft fair, face-painting, displays, and continuous musical entertainment and food booths.
Members from the Roosevelt High School Leo Club provided manpower for the event, working at the inflatable bouncers, games, and face-painting and at the food tent. The busiest by far the food tent, members helped to prepare plate luncheons, hot dogs, hamburgers and malasadas and selling the items to the public. Following the completion of the event, members helped to clean-up the areas they worked in. (Story & Photos by Steve Yoshimura - Chinatown)
Honolulu Girl Wins Award in Lions International Peace Poster Contest
Posted March 8, 2010
OAK BROOK, IL, USA, March 4, 2010—Nhan-Ni “Lillian” Nguyen, a 13-year-old girl from Kawananakoa Middle School, has been named a merit award winner in the 22nd annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The theme of this year’s competition was “The Power of Peace.” “Peace will only come around when people’s hearts change,” said Nguyen.
Nguyen’s winning poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s theme. She is one of 23 merit award winners chosen from more than 350,000 entries drawn by children ages 11 to 13 from 70 countries.
As a merit award winner, Nguyen will be presented with a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement by the Honolulu Lions Club, local sponsor of the contest.
“Our club is very excited to have sponsored a merit award winner in this meaningful international contest,” said Mrs. Masue Nakamura, contest coordinator for the Honolulu Lions Club. “We are proud to support local young people and encourage peace and understanding in our community.”
Lions Clubs International President Eberhard J. Wirfs said, “The youth of today will grow to lead us into a better future. They will remember that the Lions helped them to consider the significance of international cooperation and peace.”
Yu-Min Chen, a 13-year-old girl from Taiwan, created the grand prize winning poster. The merit award winners are from the Bahamas, China, the Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia, Switzerland and the United States.
Nguyen enjoys music, playing videogames and experimenting with Photoshop. The 24 finalists’ peace posters will be exhibited at children’s museums and various locations throughout the United States. They will also be featured prominently at the 93rd annual Lions Clubs International Convention in Sydney, Australia. Visit the Lions Clubs International Web site, www.lionsclubs.org, to view Peace Posters, learn more about the contest and send Peace Poster e-cards.
Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization, is made up of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographical locations throughout the world. Lions created the Peace Poster Contest to foster a spirit of peace and international understanding in young people worldwide. (Story by Masue Nakamura - Honolulu)
Akaka Falls Keiki Vision Testing
Posted March 3, 2010
On February 25, 2010, nine Akaka Falls Lions Club members, one CIS, one soon to be inducted member, three Waiakea Lions Club members and Dr. Cedric Mitsui's staff member gathered at Laupahoehoe School at 8:30 a.m. to set up the new band room for Keiki Vision Testing. With the help and guidance of Lion Cedric, we were able to set up and test 21 students in grades 3 – 6. Our members were able to participate in the actual testing and learned a lot about the necessary procedures for Keiki Vision Testing.
There is a need for a lot of preparation and coordination with school personnel prior to the actual testing. A lot of help from the members as well as CIS is required if AFLC is to carry out a project such as this at other schools. The next Keiki Vision Testing will be held at Haaheo School in April with approximately 80 – 100 students. In addition to the Keiki Vision Testing we will be carrying out hearing screening. (Story by Richard Unoki, Photos by Coleen Kasamoto - Akaka Falls)
Hilo’s Par 3 Golf Tournament
Posted March 3, 2010
Hilo Lions Club held its annual Par 3 golf tournament at the Banyan Golf Course on Sunday, February 28. The Lions and Leos arrived at 6:00 am while it was still dark to set up for registration table and check in. 20 Leos showed up to man each hole to measure for the nearest to the hold contest. They also conducted a putting contest before the tee-off to raise some additional money.
After the tournament the golfers met at the Hilo Daijingu Hall for lunch and awarding of prizes. Everyone got a prize because of the generosity of businesses and individuals that supported the club. We thank the 60 golfers who participated.
All money raised will go to support our charitable activities such as the Leo Club, Visually Impaired Christmas Party, IYC, Sight is Beautiful contest and Flag Day.
Lion Galen Aratani was the tournament chair, assisted by Lion Richard Sakai (Story by George Ito, Photos by Shirley Ito – Hilo)
Waiakea’s 50th Chuckwagon Breakfast
Posted March 3, 2010
Waiakea Lions Club held its 50th chuckwagon breakfast on Sunday, February 28, at the Waiakea Cafeteria after a 24-hour delay caused by the tsunami alert. The efficient “coconut wireless” network was able to contact most people about the one day delay, and hundreds had a stomach-filling breakfast of scrambled eggs, spam, rice, pancake, papaya, dry cereal with milk, coffee and guava juice.
Money raised is given back to the community as Waiakea sponsors many youth and other charitable activities. Scouts and Leos were great helpers, delivering prizes, refilling coffee, and cleaning up.
Many lucky numbers prizes were given out and the caller was none other than PID Herbert Watanabe. Seen in the work crew were PID Maurice Kahawaii, PDG George Kodani, President Ken Rosene and the Waiakea Lions members and their CIS. The breakfast was co-chaired by Lions Paul Sabala and Billy Lyman. Congratulations for a terrific breakfast!
Also seen having breakfast were DG Alan Garson and CIS and Region Chair Blayne Hanagami. (Story by George Ito and Photos by Shirley Ito – Hilo)
Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club General Membership Meeting
Posted March 1, 2010
To recognize Past District Governor’s Month, the Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club invited Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG) Lion Shannon Ching to the club’s general membership meeting on 25 February 2010 at the Empress Restaurant. Joining him was his companion-in-service June and a new member and potential member from the Waikiki 2000 Lions Club. Also joining in on the evenings events was the Kalakaua Lions Club conducting a visitation to the Chinatown Lions Club.
IPDG Lion Shannon Ching had to work for his dinner that evening; he first made a presentation to Leo Club Advisor Lion Steven Yoshimura, presenting the Leo Club Excellence Award for 2008-2009 for the Roosevelt High School Leo Club. His next duty was to induct two new members into the Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club; they were George Lee (sponsor Lion Andrew Lee) and Hyung Kwok Cha (sponsor Lion PDG Ernest Chang). In true fashion, with crown on and sword in hand, IPDG (King Lion) Shannon Ching inducted the new members and instead of the traditional I will or I do, solicited the response Aye Me Lord. Following the administration of the oath of membership, King Lion Shannon Ching knighted each new member into the Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club. His final duty for the evening was as the guest speaker for the evening, making a presentation on the District 50 Hearing Project and 
extending an invitation to watch the hearing testing being conducted at Linapuni Elementary School on 26 February 2010.
In closing, a rather long meeting night, the audience was led by Lion Carol Shinsato with the closing song “I’ve Got That Lions Feeling” accompanied by Lion Clifford Wong on his harmonica. (Story & Photos by Steve Yoshimura - Chinatown)
Beach Clean-Up and Painting of Playground Equipment
Posted February 26, 2010
Four service projects were completed on Saturday, February 13, 2010 by the Akaka Falls Lions Club members, CIS, Laupahoehoe Leos and advisors. Beach clean-ups were done by different groups at Kolekole Beach Park, Hakalau Beach Park, Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park along with the painting of playground equipment at Honomu Park.
Lions worked hard to scrape old paint off of the playground equipment at Honomu Park. A fresh coat of paint was applied for a bright new appearance.
Five Laupahoehoe High School Leos, one advisor, six Lions and one CIS participated in the Kolekole Beach Park clean-up. This jungle garden by the ocean is located about 12 miles north of Hilo.
As reported by Lion Richard Unoki, seven AFLC members participated in the Hakalau Beach Park clean up. Hakalau Beach is part of a large bay where the old Hakalau Sugar Mill was located. The mill is no longer there but many local volunteers cleared the area such that people now can enjoy surfing, camping, family picnics and swimming. Many locals frequent the area. The Lions spent time making the beach area nice and presentable. Another group drove off to Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park to beautify the area.
Lion Richard and CIS Satsuki invited everyone to their home for a potluck luncheon after the clean- up and painting projects. There were nineteen Lions, 3 CIS’, 3 Leos, 2 Leo advisors and 3 children. Everyone enjoyed BBQ meat, Kalbi chicken, Kalbi oxtail, cheeseburger, hot dogs and lots of desserts too.
As always, everyone enjoyed the fun and fellowship.
Note: Only photos of Hakalau Beach Park were taken. (Story & Photos by Jan Asano - Akaka Falls)
2010 KMC Forum Bingo Fun Night & Hospitality Rooms
Posted February 26, 2010
Hawaii Lions District 50 3rd Cabinet Meeting and Winter Forum at Kilauea Military Camp was a display of happy Lions knowing how to have fun.
Fun, excitement and a little exercise was all part of the FUN NITE. Thank you to Akaka Falls Lions Club and Past President Kent Inouye for coordinating the Bingo portion of the evening immediately following the silent and live auction. Reverse Bingo was all the RAGE!! PLEASE Don’t call my number Again & Again & Again is what some Lions were saying as the games went on. For some of our shy Lions this is one game they were glad to be the last Lion standing. Last two standing were Lion President Brenda Clark (Waimea) and Lion Bob Lee (Chinatown). Due to a tie, Lion Brenda drew the Ace to win the top prize.
The Hospitality gathering both nights had enough food, fellowship, singing and dancing to fill Kilauea crater. Thank you to DG Alan Garson, VDG Chris Tamura, 2VDG Eric Nordmeier, 2VDG (candidate) Jack Kampfer and their committees for the wonderful spread of food.
A most heart warming Mahalo to Crescent City Lion Dwayne Mukai for his enthusiasm, and his one-man music show. For a brief 3 to 4 hours KMC was the Happiest Place on Earth.
Mahalo to the event Committee of Region VIII for doing a great job. (Story by Stan Sanehira - Akaka Falls, Photos by Jan Asano - Akaka Falls)
Vision Screening Project at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Posted February 26, 2010
Members from different Lions clubs helped to conduct a vision screening project at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School on 23 February 2010. With the large number of students attending this school, the screening lasted almost three hours, from the start to cleanup. 366 students were screened and 26 were referred for further follow-up. Lions clubs participating in the vision screening project were Ala Moana, Chinatown, Ewa Beach, Honolulu, Kalakaua, Kamehameha and Waioli. (Story & Photos by Steve Yoshimura - Chinatown)
Zone Project: D50 Lions in Sight Eyeglass Collection
Posted February 26, 2010
Koko Head, Kaimuki, and Diamond Head combined manpower and skills to put on our part of the first District wide glasses collection. Koko Head’s Lion Selvin Chin Chance took pictures from the literature that was given to all clubs and pictures concerning the cleaning and dissemination of eyeglasses from our archives to put together a first class display. This picture of the collection box with a hand (mine) inserting a pair of glasses into the box became our
focal picture. Others are below.
Kaimuki set up a demonstration of waterless eyeglass cleaning and the preparation of eyeglasses for shipment. The members of all three clubs participated in the cleaning demonstration. Lion Ted Aratani’s daughter, a member of one of the churches in Kaimuki, asked if we could donate our eyeglasses to her church. They will be leaving on a mission to American Samoa to distribute the eyeglasses. The donation was 800+.
We had GREAT participation from the three clubs, Diamond Head, Koko Head, and Kaimuki. (Hawaii Kai, our other zone club member, did their activities at the malls and shopping centers in Hawaii Kai.) We enjoyed the camaraderie of our fellow zone members whom we do not get to see often enough. If there was a down side, it was the lack of advertising that we had expected to have come from the District. Even without the publicity, we collected 45 pairs! Next year, we will do better. (Story by Philip Sharp - Koko Head, Photos by Selvin Chin - Koko Head)
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
Posted February 24, 2010
The Roosevelt High School Leo Club participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held from 7:00pm, 19 February 2010 to 7:00am, 20 February 2010 at the Roosevelt High School track and field. Leo members participated in the luminary ceremony and the continuous walk around the track. Members collected over $1100.00 in donations for the American Cancer Society. The Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club provided three large tents, dinner, a continental breakfast, snacks and refreshments for the Leos and provided the chaperone.
The Roosevelt High School Leo Club had the largest group, with 54 members participating in the event. Mother Nature also added her two cents with rain, wind and cold temperatures, which made for a very miserable night and disrupted some of the planned activities for the evening, but the event was still a successful fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
(Story & Photos by Steve Yoshimura - Chinatown)
KMC Hospitality Rooms
Posted February 24, 2010
On Friday, February 19, 2010 after an inspiring speech from Immediate Past International Director Lion Maurice Kahawaii, attendees of the Kilauea Military Camp Winter Forum were invited to Building 76 to partake in the hospitality night co-sponsored by District Governor Lion Alan Garson (Akaka Falls Lions Club) and First Vice District Governor Lion Chris Tamura (Pearl City Lions Club).
The hospitality night featured Past International Director Lion Herb Watanabe's famous Portuguese Bean Soup with rice, poke, smoked meat, pork adobo, kimpira, warabi salad, assorted meat and vegetable dishes and a wide variety of desserts.
Liquid refreshments were also served with the introduction of Lion Dwayne Mukai's music. Lion President Brenda Clark (Waimea Lions Club) entertained us all by dancing the hula and some sang their hearts out.
On Saturday evening following the auction and reverse bingo the hospitality room was again
active, this time co-sponsored by Second Vice District Governor Lion Eric Nordmeier (West Kauai Lions Club) and Second Vice District Governor Candidate Lion Jack Kampfer (Wahiawa Lions Club). The main course was chili with rice and hot dogs, poke, meat dishes and chips. Building 76 rocked with Lion Dwayne's help again. A wide array of singing and dancing which included the Macarena, Chicken Dance, Electric Slide, Bon Dance bunny hop and the Lion's rendition of YMCA.
It is this writer's opinion that everyone had a great time at the KMC Winter Forum and both hospitality nights sponsored by our Lion Leaders and Lions can really dance and sing. Hoping that everyone could get up this morning with minimal aches and pains from doing the "Limbo". Ask Immediate Past International Director Lion Maurice, "How low can he go".
(Story by Glen "Shige" Shigehara - Akaka Falls, Photos by Jan Asano - Akaka Falls)
AFLC New Member Orientation
Posted February 24, 2010
On Monday, February 8, 2010, a new member Lions Orientation session was held for Akaka Falls Lions Club new members Sophia Iaukea, sponsored by Lion Patricia Dunn and Kaloa Robinson sponsored by Region VII Chair Blayne Hanagami.
Our new Lions and their sponsors were supported by 10 members which included President Ben Cockett, Cabinet Secretary Glen "Shige" Shigehara, Secretary Coleen Kasamoto, Historian Jan Asano, Newsletter Editor Lynnette Kaneshiro, Tail Twister Don Coloma, Chef Nathan Morita, Electrician Patrick Pajo, The Pretty One Julie Ota, and presenter Len Shimabukuro.
The night started out with a short quiz of Lions facts and history. One day we will all "ace" this quiz....right Lions!?? The proud history of Lions International along with District 50 and club info was then covered. The presentation went well despite a constant "I'm hungry" announcement from one.
Members comments, experiences and reminders of upcoming projects and events filled the evening. It was pointed out what a special time this was for our club as our own Alan Garson is serving as our District Governor.
Fun and Fellowship then prevailed as we partaked in some left over Super Bowl goodiesand delicious complementary dishes from members. Our hungry Lion was finally satisfied. Thank you to Lion Shige for hosting this event at his club house and to all for their attendance and contributions.
We welcome Lions Sophia and Kaloa and look forward to their participation in club functions and activities.
(Story by Len Shimabukuro - Akaka Falls, Photos by Jan Asano - Akaka Falls)
Amblyopia Screening at Hilo Hongwanji
Posted February 24, 2010
On January 29 Akaka Falls and Hilo Lions completed our vision screening at the Hilo Hongwanji Preschool. Every year this is one of the preschools we cover. This program was instituted by the Hawaii Lions Foundation when the DOE and DOH dropped this program many years ago. Every year we find some students who need to be referred. This is a very successful project.
Many thanks to Lions Elizabeth, Momi, Winston, Raynette, Mike, George who came out from Hilo Lions. Akaka was a great help in that they provided 10 Lions. We really appreciated their help. Hope we can work together in the future. (Story & Photos by Shirley Ito – Hilo)
Lion Warren Hiromoto Mayor's Senior Volunteer Recognition Nominee
Posted February 23, 2010
The Waiau Senior Group from Pearl City which consists of 80 plus members dedicating their time and energy to support their community well being has nominated their own in Warren Hiromoto for the Mayor's Senior Volunteer Recognition Award to be held on April 18th at the Hawaii Convention Center. This event will commemorate 44 years of distinguish recognition to the many past and future nominees for their unselfish and unwavering devotion to serve their communities to make it a better place to live for generations to come.
Nominee Warren Hiromoto is well deserving as evident by his 20 years of services in the Lions organization and currently as 1st Vice President for the newly formed Mana Loa-Nimitz Lions Club . He is also involved with the Pearl City Community Association, Pearl City Foundation, both non profit entities as well as his religious commitment to Grace Bible Leeward Branch all for the benefit and goodwill as a philanthropist to serve mankind. He has over the years dedicated a minimum of 2,000 hours of his precious time for this cause and has yet to cease his production.
He is a model and excellent candidate for this award and is our Hawaii's Idol for 2009-2010. We are proud to be associated with nominee Warren Hiromoto and wish the very best in this New Year of the Tiger! (Story by Alan Miyamoto - Mana Loa Nimitz, Photo by Irwin Santos - Kamehameha)
Leo Club Convention at KMC
Posted February 20, 2010
The Leo Club Convention was held at Kilauea Military Camp on Feb. 5-7, hosted by the Waiakea Leos and advisors: Heather Dansdill, Jeanne Hosaka, and Jessica Smith.
It was a beautiful Friday afternoon when the Leos came from Honolulu, Molokai and the Big Island and were welcomed by the Waiakea Leos. Opening remarks was by District 50 Leo Chairman Rick Yee and the welcome speech by District Governor Alan Garson. District officers nomination/Election, speeches, constitution and bylaws, leadership activities were conducted.
On Saturday the Leos enjoyed a 2.5 mile hike around the volcano area, voted for their district officers, had leadership activities. Guest speaker for the evening was Mayor Billy Kenoi.Other activites for the night were speeches by Rick Yee, Installation of Officers by DG Alan Garson, club awards and skit night.
On Sunday after breakfast and closing remarks by Lion Rick Yee, the Leos departed for home after spending two cool nights at KMC.
The results of the contest and awards were... |
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| Best Scrapbook | 1st Hilo Lions 2nd Farrington 3rd Campbell |
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| Best Large Club | 1st Roosevelt 2nd Farrington 3rd Waiakea |
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| Best Small Club | Molokai |
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We’re proud that Hilo placed first in the Scrapbook Contest. This was chaired by Christian and Brittany. Leo of the Year were Bruce, Christian and Brittany. Sandyha got the Presidential Trophy (Story and Photos by Shirley Ito – Hilo Lions)
Night in Chinatown Festival & Parade
Posted February 20, 2010
The Night in Chinatown Festival and Parade, sponsored by the Chinatown Merchants Association, is an all-day block party that features booths selling traditional Chinese foods for the Chinese New Year and not so traditional foods (popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, etc.). Many booths also featured arts and crafts, again traditional Chinese crafts and non-traditional crafts. Entertainment was featured on two stages, martial arts and cultural demonstrations and the traditional Lion and Dragon dances were prevalent during the course of the day and a Keiki land was sent up for children of all ages to enjoy inflatable bouncers, games and activities.
The Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club, after several years off, again participated in the Night in Chinatown Festival with a booth selling dim sum, jai, fresh squeezed lemonade, corn on the cob and other food items. The biggest draw for the club was the traditional Chinese fortune tellers, during the day the line extended down the street and following the afternoon parade the line picked up again. This year the Night in Chinatown expanded to its largest size, not only occupying Maunakea and Pauahi Streets, but now included Smith Street.
Another event, the Night in Chinatown Parade, is a more recent addition to the Night in Chinatown Festival and the Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club and Roosevelt High School Leo Club formed a marching unit to participate in the parade. The Leo Club purchased fifty pounds of candy and distributed it along the parade route.
Kung Hee Fat Choy and enjoy the arrival of the year of the Tiger. (Story & Photos by Steven Yoshimura - Chinatown)
RHS Leo Club Special Olympics Sport’s Day
Posted February 20, 2010
The Roosevelt High School Leo Club assisted with the Special Olympics Sport’s Day held at the Roosevelt High School track & field. Intellectually challenged students from elementary and middle schools on Oahu participated in a variety of games manned by students from the Roosevelt High School Leo Club & Peer Education, Special Olympics Staff and volunteers. Leos helped with the setup; helped man the soccer station, track & field station, softball station, golf station, arts & craft station, evaluation group and participate in warm-up exercises; cleaned up after the event and loaded trucks. The majority of the volunteers for this event were provided by both the Leo club and the Roosevelt Peer Education.
The day started with volunteers checking in and being issued a volunteer t-shirt (to help identify them as volunteers), setting up the field for the day’s activities, then volunteers were briefed and trained for the upcoming events. When the special education student’s arrived, everyone participated in arts & craft activities and warm-up exercises. Following the warm-up exercises, the special education classes went into a round robin mode to participate in the different sporting events.
At the end of the day, everyone broke for lunch and the special education students showed their appreciation by thanking all the volunteers for their help. Although it was not required, most of the students from the Leo club and Peer Education stayed back to help break down the tents, tables and chairs, load them up on the trucks and cleanup the area.
Leo club members had the opportunity to learn how to work with intellectually challenged students, help promote the word retard as a derogatory term that should not be used in connection with the intellectually challenged and provide the opportunity for these students to interact as normal children. (Story & Photos by Steven Yoshimura - Chinatown)
Windward Lions Zone Project
Posted February 20, 2010
On January 23, 2010, the Windward Lions held a service project at Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor. The Lions, along with family, friends and employees from the Department of Land & Natural Resources assisted the state by repairing a failing sea wall. Due to weather conditions and age, a couple of areas at the pier had to be rebuilt. Many of us like myself who never built a wall before learned first hand masonry from experienced lions and other volunteers.
After the work project, Harbor Master Ernie Choy, thank the volunteers with a delious lunch. We also collected eye glasses at the event for the Pali Lions. We are proud to say, although we included the eye glass collection with the pier project at the last minute, we were very successful having filled the Lions eyeglass box completly and a second large box for eyeglass holders.
(Story & Photos by RC Keoki Leong - Kaneohe)
Lions in Sight: W2K Vision Van Project
Posted February 20, 2010
Participating in the District 50 Lions in Sight program, W2K, under the co-chairs of Lion Annie Hiller, and Jan Offner, organized the free vision screening and free glaucoma testing on Sunday, January 31st, at the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind from 10 am to 2 pm. Utilizing the Vision Van equipped with the necessary apparatus, the eye exam (bilateral retina photo, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy) was provided to the public. Dr. Ty Jenkins, ophthalmologist, donated her expertise and time to do the glaucoma testing. W2K Lions assisted in the success of the project by doing the preliminary visual screening, individual record keeping, and traffic control.
The American Diabetes Association was also in attendance with a variety of literature on the topic. In conjunction with the free vision testing, the Lions collected 222 used eyeglasses and 9 hearing aids. Advertising for the project was through word of mouth by the Lions, distribution of posters to businesses in the Waikiki area by Lions Jan Offner and Annie Hiller, KIKU TV Community announcements, Annie Hiller’s participation in the KITV news story, Midweek’s community calendar, and Lion Irwin Santos piece in the Honolulu Advertiser. (Story & Photos by June Ching - Waikiki 2000)
Zone I Cleanup Project at the ARC
Posted February 20, 2010
Lions from Region IV Zone I, Leos from Damien and Roosevelt High Schools once again converged upon The ARC site on Diamond Head Road on Saturday, January 30, 2010 for our Annual Clean-up Project there. This joint project is coordinated yearly by the Aloha Pono LC. RC Brian Akimoto and ZC Steve Onoue were also a part of work force this year. Although everything was wet from the heavy downpour of rain the night before and the air was thick with heavy humidity, all workers quickly entered the work mode and set about to accomplish their tasks.
Lions from Kamehameha, Chinatown, Honolulu, Moanalua and Aloha Pono LCs were quickly hard at work trimming plants and cleaning windows. Chinatown Lion Steve and his large group of Roosevelt Leos were quickly dispatched to the grounds in the back where they worked diligently with Aloha Pono President Lion Howard to remove weeds and lay down ground coverings to stop the weeds from reappearing too quickly.
Lion James from Honolulu and a dozen Damien Leos quickly moved to the wet grounds of the garden where overgrown plants, trees, banana plants and other miscellaneous foliage had taken control of the area. With machetes in hand, they quickly cut things down to ground level where (unfortunately) many creepy centipedes and hot fiery red ants were lurking in search of innocent prey. Despite one Leo being attacked by the red ants, the Leos continued the attack on the garden. Thanks to ZC Steve who also helped with his weed wacker until he had used up his whole spool of line and could cut no more. Honolulu Lions President Donna eventually ended up in the garden to assist with the pickup of the cut/dead/smelly leaves, plants and junk. We filled bags with trash until there were no more bags to fill!
By then, Aloha Pono Lion Aileen had the lunch on the stove and was ready to call everyone in to ease their tired bodies and hungry stomachs. Kalakaua Lion Jason had also arrived after a full morning of doing sidewalk repairs in Waikiki and was able to help with the lunch cleanup too!
After eating pastries, manapua, cookies, hot dogs with all the trimmings and even a bowl of potato salad, everyone was ready to head off knowing that another successful Lions/Leo project had been completed that day.
Thanks to all the Lions and Leos who showed up to help and brought so many different kinds of goodies to contribute. Lion Aileen thinks we need to do this in another six months! So get your gloves and tools ready! Another project in the planning stage will eventually come alive as another project waiting for YOU to join! (Story & Photos by Donna Tamasese - Honolulu)
Hiroshima Lions Club Celebrates 55th Charter
Posted February 20, 2010
The Lions Club of Honolulu was recently invited to attend the 55th Charter Anniversary Celebration of its sister club, the Hiroshima Lions Club.
Several members did attend their 50th Charter Celebration in 2005, but no one from Hawaii was able to make it to attend the anniversary on January 26, 2010.
Fortunately club member, Lion Tatsuya Taga, has been residing in Tokyo and offered to attend the Hiroshima celebration to represent the LCH and to present a gift from us. Lion Taga sent the following email to let us know what had transpired.
“CIS Keiko and I visited Hiroshima and attended the 55th Charter Anniversary on the evening of 01-26-10. On behalf of the club, I presented the Check from our club to President Lion Sawachika and made a brief congratulatory speech. There were over 200 Lion members, PISs and guests. The ceremony was well arranged and everything went well. In very friendly and warm atmosphere, much conversations were focused on their visit to Honolulu in 2001 when an International Friendship Tree was planted on the occasion of our club’s 75th Anniversary and in 2006 when our 80th Charter was held at the official residence of the Governor. In addition, many people asked about the members of our delegation who visited Hiroshima in 2005. They repeatedly asked us to give their best regards to you all.
Hiroshima Lions had one sister club in Hokkaido beside Honolulu, but on the recent Charter, they concluded another sister club agreement with Fukuoka Lion’s Club. Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu.”
LCH is fortunate that Lion Taga was able to attend this celebration with our sister club and we thank him for volunteering to be the club’s representative. (Story & Photos by Donna Tamasese - Honolulu)
Fun Time at a Lions Meeting
Posted February 20, 2010
Early in the fiscal year, Kalakaua LC contacted LCH about the possibility of having two joint Lions meetings this year. Knowing how much fun their meetings are, I quickly agreed! After a round of going back and forth, we finally decided on the dates.
On January 21, 2010 twelve members of the Lions Club of Honolulu arrived early at the Wah Kung Restaurant at Mapunapuna anxious to start the evening proceedings! After the formal meeting opening with Lions protocol, there were introductions and then the delicious Cantonese food arrived at the tables.
Everyone enjoyed the food, some of which we had not eaten for a while. The sweet-sour cabbage with octopus went quickly as did the ono steamed fish and pork chops. We all agreed that the haka-type food was really so good and since we do not eat it too often, it was a real treat that night.
After a bit of business reminders and questions and answers, the REAL meat of the meeting began! Out came the Bingo game with those great cards that have the built in flap to push open when your number is called. (No need to put a marker on the numbers that often get moved around in error). The first game was regular Bingo with everyone seriously listening and watching their cards.
Time got intense until the seriousness was suddenly broken by a loud, “BINGO” call and a winner was finally announced. Then laughter and giggles followed as the ice had been broken. Kalakaua LC then continued the game with the same card being used and filled until so many more Lions had shouted out “BINGO” and garnered a prize. Amidst all the laughter, it was often hard to hear what number was called. Everyone wanted to WIN!!
Finally they called BLACKOUT which meant the next winner would be a big winner with their whole card covered. After what seemed like an endless amount of numbers being called, Lion Charlotte of LCH finally emerged the big winner. Throughout this part of the game, everyone was in the best of humor with many jokes and comments being made to keep everyone in laughter. By that time, there were a couple more blackout winners and prizes were depleted so it was time to end the meeting!!
The meeting closed with the usual Lions formalities but also with the agreement that Kalakaua Lions Club would bring their Bingo game to the next joint meeting of the clubs to be held in April 2010. Everyone left with their little Bingo prizes and content knowing that in a couple of months we would get to repeat this fun evening again!!! Thanks KLC for a fun time at a Lions meeting! (Story & Photos by Donna Tamasese - Honolulu)
ARC in Hawaii Cleanup Project
Posted February 20, 2010
Clubs from Region IV, Zone 1 conducted a clean-up project at the ARC in Hawaii facility at its Diamond Head facility on 30 January 2010 from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Approximately 30 Lions and Leos showed up for the project. Clubs participating were the Aloha Pono Lions Club, Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club, Kamehameha Lions Club, Kalakaua Lions Club, Lions Club of Honolulu, Moanalua Lions Club, Damien High School Leo Club and Roosevelt High School Leo Club.
The project provided facility and ground maintenance for the ARC; cleaning and mopping classrooms and offices, cleaning windows, cleaning and raking the grounds of the facility. The Leos did a lot of the hard work and helped bag more than 35 large trash bags of yard waste. This project helped save the ARC funds for maintenance that can be used for more important activities, especially during this time of funding cuts and reduced services. (Story and Photos by Steven Yoshimura - Chinatown)
Ala Moana "Lions in Sight" Park Benches
Posted February 19, 2010
As part of DG ALAN GARSON's "Lions in Sight" program in January, the Ala Moana Lions made and installed 4 benches at the Ala Moana Park on Saturday, January 30. Cleaning up the area was also part of the project.
The project included the building of cement posts to support the wooden benches which were constructed by Lions CLARENCE MIYAMOTO, ART KOHARA, and KEN MATSUSHITA.
The installation and painting of the benches were done by the above Lions on January 30, ably assisted by Lions CHARLIE PARK, TONY DOMINGUEZ, AL SHINKAWA, CLIFF WAKATAKE, DAVID KOMORI, MILES MATSUMURA and son MATTHEW. (Story & Photos by David Komori - Ala Moana)
Club Visit and Induction by DG
Posted February 19, 2010
On January 12, 2010, the Lions Club of Honolulu was honored at its first meeting of the new year by District Governor Alan Garson who completed his official visit that day. Accompanying the DG was his CIS Priscilla who has been leading a very busy life this year. We were glad to also have ZC Steve Onoue who was able to join us for the meeting. Twenty-two members attended the lunch meeting to welcome our DG – a great attendance for our club. Thank you all that came out!
The DG helped start our meeting by inducting our newest member, Lion Nancy Whitman, into the club. After the very nice induction ceremony, her sponsor, Valerie Southwood gave her a lei from the club and Treasurer Kin Ching presented her with a welcoming gift from the LCH - our beautiful club vest. Suddenly Nancy had the appearance of a spiffy new Lion!
Everyone enjoyed the Chinese lunch that followed. The chicken salad, noodles and dim sum were very tasty as usual and everyone enjoyed their table conversations and camaraderie.
The DG then talked about Lionism in Hawaii and how much the clubs accomplish by working together in service to others. He also gave us some tidbits of information to encourage us to attend the 74th D50 Convention to be held in Hilo on April 29 – May 2, 2010. President Donna then read the DG’s Chinese horoscope (a Rabbit) and presented him with a Chinese Zodiac calendar. Although we agreed with the description of a Rabbit, CIS Priscilla playfully shook her head as I read his traits!
DG Alan then passed out his beautiful red pin to all members present and these pins are now prominently displayed on our beautiful vests. We thank DG Alan and CIS Priscilla for taking the time to personally visit the LCH and to talk story and Lionism with us! W e will definitely see you in Hilo at the D50 Convention! (Story & Photos by Donna Tamasese - Honolulu)
Christmas Meals on Wheels with Koko Head Lions
Posted February 19, 2010
On a wonderful sunny Christmas day with just a touch of early Hawaiian Snow (light sprinkle) that turned into clear skies and gentle trade winds, Lions Gaviin Hall, Stan Torricer, Hiro Nishida and Selvin Chin-Chance delivered Christmas Meals to the East Honolulu homebound seniors for the Lanakila Meals on Wheels program. The Lanakila Meals on Wheels is the only island wide community program serving nutritious meals to 1,700 homebound seniors every day
on Oahu.
This simply gesture provides a welcome holiday relief for the Meals on Wheels volunteers who deliver daily meals to homebound elderly clients for Honolulu’s east end. Courtesy of the Koko Head Lions the Lanakila home delivery volunteers for East Honolulu are thus able to
spend the holidays with their families.
The recipients were very appreciative of the meals along with the cards and accompanying gifts prepared by school children. It’s quite satisfying to serve not only the homebound seniors but also the Lanakila volunteers. This annual tradition is a great example of Lions work that directly benefits the local
community. Mahalo, to all those who participated. (Story & Photos by Selvin Chin-Chance and Gavin Hall - Koko Head)
Region VII - Lions in Sight
Posted January 30, 2010
Lions in Region VII participated in District-wide project to collect glasses. Our collection station was at the KTA Superstores on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Akaka Falls Lions Club’s new member Lion Joan Kawakone spearheaded this project.
Participating were Akaka Falls, Crescent City, and Hilo Lions clubs. From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 291 glasses were collected. These will be processed and sent to the 3rd World countries. Thank you to all who participated in this project. (Story and Photos by George Ito - Hilo)
West Kauai Eyeglasses Collection
Posted January 30, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010 West Kauai Lions Club along with the Waimea High School Leo Club participated in the District 50 Eyeglasses collection at Eleele Big Save and Waimea Ishihara
Market. The objective was to collect used eyeglasses and also to let the Community know that West Kauai Lions Club is here and actively being the “Knights’ of the Blind.”
Lions Daniel and Jean Chapp made visual display boards one for each location. The following Lions were there in force, Daniel Chapp and Jean Chapp, Tracy Hirano,Charles Ortiz, Naoko Ho, Elaine Saiki, James Okada, Brian Kimiura, and Eric Nordmeier.
Our Next activity will be this Saturday, January 30, 2010 starting at 12 noon will be our Charter Celebration at Kukuiolono Golf Course Pavilion and the Zone Social which will be at the Lihue
Neighborhood Center starting at 5:30PM (Story & Photos by 2nd VDG Eric Nordmeier - West Kauai)
2010 Leadership Institute at JAIMS My Perspective by Phil Sharp
Posted January 28, 2010
The Leadership Institute was a blast!! I almost feel sorry for those who have not attended one of them. This was the 6th year that it has been in put on. “Experts” in conflict resolution, team building, communication, recruitment, retention, leadership, best practices,
and a host of other subjects were present as faculty members.
PCC Polly Voon, Past Council Chairperson of Multiple District 19 which encompasses British Columbia, Washington state, and Northern Idaho, was the guest instructor from Vancouver. She has an impressive listing of international
awards and achievements to her credit. We were honored to have her.
PID Mel Nakamura, PDG Bernard Ho, PDG Merv Wee, R5 Chair Ken Nishibun, and Pres Jim Bryan, rounded out the faculty. Many have heard a few of these individuals speak. It was awesome to have them ALL speak with the fervor of new members, giving us the experience of their convictions. We cannot thank them all, enough, for what they gave our class!
A REAL nice touch for the three days were the patriotic songs and videos that opened up each session. Lee Greenwood with God Bless the USA on Saturday, Elvis Presley with America on Sunday, and Ray Charles with God Bless America on Monday REALLY got us all proud and in the right frame of mind to do great things each day. They were not played meekly and comfortably. No, they were nice and LOUD and PROUD. The Lions’ unabashed show of patriotism with the pledge of allegiance and the singing of real AMERICA songs is one of the reasons that I am proud to be counted in its ranks.
The participants were a cross section of all of the levels of our great organization from Region II Chair ‘Jack’ Kampfer, 2VDG nominee, and Region II Chair Chris Kalopodes on down to lowly lions that have been in for two years or less. We all got to interact in activities that brought out
many great ideas and solutions to some of the problems that all of our clubs face.
We are fortunate to have Lion Peggy Oyama one of the moderators of the D50 Voice of the
Lions Forum in our class. She has already started placing items of interest on the forum site.
We were promised a new network of friends and contacts and faculty did not let us down. I now have articles, soon to be or already up on The Voice from two experts; one in speeding up and making a secretary’s tasks easier – Lion Coleen Kasamoto from Akaka Falls, and one in organizing and running a fund raiser – Jackie Cabebe from Waikiki 2000. We all know that they are not the final word in either case BUT they have some great ideas that may work for my club
and I am willing to try.
Although I am obviously prejudiced toward the Training, I can say that it was well worth having to wear long pants, shave, eat with utensils and act half-way civilized for two and a half days! There usually is a waiting list for the training so sign up as soon as the notification comes out! More pictures will be available soon on the website. Click on photo below to enlarge (Story by Phil Sharp – Koko Head, Photos by Peggy Oyama - Hawaii Kai)
2010 Leadership Institute at JAIMS
Posted January 28, 2010
January 16-18, 2010, the sixth annual Lions Leadership Institute was held January 16th to 18th at the JAIMS Institute in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu. The guest instructor was Polly Voon from Vancouver, Canada, and she led two and a half days of fabulous training to 32 Lions students, with the assistance of eight faculty from various Hawaii Lions clubs.
The insightful, fun, effective, and efficient curriculum covered key elements impacting Lions clubs today. Some of those topics included managing change, conflict resolution, communication and creativity skills, stepping up, and effective meetings.
As a result of the Institute, all attendees who have e-mail addresses have been added to the Voice of the Lions forum/bulletin board, and there, we will share ideas and experiences going forward, and will continue developing our new relationships. We will also start a mentoring/protégée program.
Mahalo to the Leadership Institute's faculty, Jim Bryan, Kathryn Chung, Alan Garson, Bernard Ho, Melvin Nakamura, Ken Nishibun, Chris Tamura, and Mervin Wee, for a stupendous job!
As a new Lion, this was the single, most well-executed and beneficial event or activity I have attended during my year as a Lion. Although I had already completed most of the tests that we did during the Institute, I could clearly see the value of the networking, learning the views of fellow Lions at other clubs, and benefitting from the brainstorming "group think" that resulted from the breakout sessions.
Finally, many thanks to Roy ("the bouncer") and Sharon Aoki, who gave up their weekend, enabling us to attend the Leadership Institute at JAIMS. (Story & Photos by Peggy Oyama - Hawaii Kai)
Vision Screening at Fern Elementary School
Posted January 28, 2010
Free vision screening was conducted at Fern Elementary School on 19 January 2010 by members from the Kalakaua, Kamehameha, Chinatown, Ewa Beach, Pearl City and Waioli Lions Club. PID Lion Mel Nakamura even invited one of the speakers from the Leadership Institute to the project, her flight back to Vancouver was scheduled for later in the evening.
The project was scheduled from 8:30-10:30am, but with the number of volunteers, we were able to complete the project in little more than an hour and completed 259 examinations. (Story & Photos by Steven Yoshimura - Chinatown)
Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club District Governor Visitation
Posted January 28, 2010
The Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club hosted District Governor Lion Alan Garson and companion in service Priscilla at its regular general membership meeting on 14 January 2010 held at the Empress Restaurant in the Chinese Cultural Plaza. Also joining DG Lion Alan Garson was 1st Vice District Governor Lion Chris Tamura (Pearl City Lions Club), Region Chair Lion Brian Akimoto (Pearl City Lions Club) and Zone Chair Lion Steven Onoue (Moanalua Lions Club).
Besides the normal visitation requirements, meeting with the club’s board of directors and the club’s membership, Lion DG Alan Garson also presented the 2008-2009 Club President Excellence Award and International President’s Membership Award (net gain in membership) to Immediate Past President Lion Cy Feng. Lion Cy Feng was not available to receive these awards in November, during the last cabinet meeting, he was with Governor Linda Lingle, promoting Hawaii in China. Following his talk with the club, DG Lion Alan Garson and companion in service Priscilla received a pair of Chinese vases as a gift from the club. (Story & Photos by Steven Yoshimura - Chinatown)
1-299 Calvary Alpha Troop Christmas Celebration
Posted January 28, 2010
On December 6, 2009, The 1-299th Calvary Alpha Troop of the Hawaii Army National Guard held their 1st Annual Christmas Party. The soldiers celebrated with family and friends as they not only celebrated the holidays, but a safe and successful return from their recent deployment to Kuwait. (In the photo is Captain James Fea-Fiame of the 1-299th Calvary Alpha Troop for the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Zone Chairman Lion Keoki Leong.)
During the evening, members of Alpha Troop, led by Captain James Fea- Fiame and Lt. Keali‘i Ichimura, honored their family and guests for supporting them during their deployment. Alpha Troop also recognized the Windward Lions Clubs with a plaque in appreciation of the gift packages they received last Christmas. Zone Chairman Lion Keoki Leong and wife Leili‘a were present to accept the plaque on behalf of the Lions.
Throughout the night, Alpha Troop members personally thanked Lion Keoki and expressed their deep appreciation for thinking of them while they were deployed. Many heartfelt tears were shared between Lion Keoki and the soldiers as they described what it meant to receive the gifts, and how they spread the “Aloha Spirit” to other soldiers and Kuwaitis.
Lion Keoki shared that the gift drive was one of the most fulfilling projects that the Windward Lions had coordinated, “To know that our members made such an impact in the lives of the brave soldiers of The 1-299th Calvary and their families truly makes this a special moment.” Lion Leong also explained, “God protect your members if you are ever called again to serve; but rest assured that if you are called upon, the Windward Lions will also be there to assist once again.” (Story & Photo by ZC Keoki Leong)
Ala Moana Donates to Helping Hands
Posted January 28, 2010
The Ala Moana Lions Club made a donation to Helping Hands Hawaii to support their Adopt-A-Family 2009. Adopt-a-Family is a program of Helping Hands Hawaii that identifies local families who are in need during the holiday season.
With the club’s donation, Adopt-A-Family program could provide 8 individuals with clothing, basic household items, food and holiday meal, and children’s toys. (Story & Photo by Sachiko Trillo - Ala Moana)
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Aloha 'Aina Earth Day Scheduled in Kahuku and Kalihi
Posted March 05, 2010
(Submitted by Rene Mansho– Wahiawa) - Due to the community’s desire to recycle, there will be 2 Aloha `Aina Earth Day events in March where this public-private partnership of 20 recyclers work hand in hand with the City, State, and community organizations to recycle and divert waste from our landfills.
March 13 - Kahuku High School
March 20 - Farrington High School
Reminder: ONLY RESIDENTS’ COMPUTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED, ONE SET PER CAR.
A recent addition to be on site: US Census 2010 looking for 2,000 employees and willing to pay $17.00 per hour.
As customary, the proceeds from the recycling of scrap metal, HI-5 containers, cell phones, printer cartridges, and cooking oil will benefit the host school.
Flyers and updated calendar for 2010 are attached.
(note shredding of confidential documents in certain months),
Please recycle with us at and call for curbside pick-up service.
Download the flyer for Kahuku High School
Download the flyer for Farrington High School
Download the schedule of Aloha Aina Projects for 2010.
Wahiawa Lions Club Charter Night Celebration
Posted March 05, 2010
(Submitted by Rene Mansho– Wahiawa) - Aloha Fellow Lions! It’s our 70th Anniversary and we hope you can join us for our Wahiawa Lions Club Charter Night Celebration at Dot’s in Wahiawa:
Date: March 17, 2010
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $20 for dinner
RSVP : Lion Rene – 306-1876 or e-mail- RMansho@schn.com
For more info: Download the complete flyer.
2010 Honolulu Festival Parade
Posted March 03, 2010
(Submitted by Glen Shigehara – Akaka Falls) - FELLOW LIONS: Let’s showcase the Hawaii Lions again by participating in the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival Parade!!
DATE: Sunday, March 14,2010
TIME: 4:30 P.M.; REPORT TIME: 3:30 P.M. (Kalakaua Ave. will close to all traffic at 4:00 p.m.)
ASSEMBLY AREA: Assemble at Ft. DeRussy fronting Kalakaua Ave. (Across old Nike Town; Vicinity Kalakaua and Saratoga Rd.)
ROUTE: From vicinity Ft. DeRussy through Waikiki on Kalakaua to Kapiolani Park (About 1 ~ miles).
PARKING: Park at Kapiolani Park, vicinity the Shell. Catch the shuttle bus to the assembly area. (The last shuttle will leave Kapiolani Park at around 3:30 p.m.) PARKING PASS REQUIRED - CONTACT THE CULTURAL COMM. OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AND NEED FOR PARKING PASSES.
UNIFORM/ EQUIPMENT: Lions vest or club uniform. Bring your club banner mounted for carrying. Wear comfortable shoes; bring your own water.
OTHER INFORMATION: About 10,000 tourists and locals view this Parade. About 3,500 visitors from Japan are expected to participate in the Honolulu Festival March 12th - 14th throughout Waikiki. Maui High School will be participating in the parade with their contest winning mikoshi (portable shrine). LEOS ARE WELCOME.
CONTACTS: Lion Ron Ushijima, Chair-Cultural & Community Affiairs Comm., © 228-5777; rushijima@clearwire.net;
Lion Karen
Tsukiyama, #739-5115; kaimukilionkaren@yahoo.com.
45th Charter Anniversary and Installation of Officers
Posted March 01, 2010
(Submitted by David Komori - Ala Moana) - Come down to Kapiolani Community College's Dining Room on April 16, 2010 - 6 p.m. This will be the Ala Moana Lions Club's 45th Charter Anniversary and Installation of Officers for 2010-2011.
Aloha `Aina Earth Day
Posted February 26, 2010
(Submitted by Rene Mansho– Wahiawa) - It’s the best public-private partnership in town where 20 recyclers work hand in hand with the City, State, and community organizations to recycle and divert waste from our landfills.
Boy Scout Troop leaders Bobby Balais and Phyllis Nakasone are excited to coordinate the Aloha `Aina Earth Day #70 at the city’s Mililani Mauka Park and Ride parking lot. The public is invited to drop off their recyclablesand/or call for curbside pick-up in the area. For more info:
Download the schedule of Aloha Aina Projects for 2010
Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers Spring Fundraising Social - March 14, 2010
Posted February 26, 2010
(Submitted by Walter Mita - Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers) - The Social Dance is on Sunday, March 14, 2010 and not on March 13, 2010 as previously stated. March 13, is a Saturday!!!!. Download the complete flyer.
Kaneohe Lions Club Annual February Fun Night
Posted February 26, 2010
(Submitted by C.J. Kalopodes Jr) - Fellow Lions:
The Kaneohe Lions Club is having its annual February Fun Night at the Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Facility on Saturday, February 27th, at 6:00 p. m. in the main auditorium. There will be dinner and playing chips for such games as blackjack, Poker, Dice games, bingo. The Admission Fee is $30.00 and the deadline for this event is on February 22. Due to the size of the room, we can only accommodate 85 persons. Call in your reservations early by calling LIonn C. J. kalopodes Jr. @ 221-3857, Email @ lioncjkalopodes@hawaiiantel.net. There will be great prizes to bid on after the playing sessionwith sonations from different companies and individuals. Its promises to be a fun filled night for everyone.
The menu is as follows Korean fish, Fruit Plater, Vegetable Platter, Rice pilaf, Steamed Vegetables,desert, ice tea, Hot water, coffee, tea and more
beer and wine. beer and wine is with your dinner, there will be a donation for extra beer and wine.
Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers Spring Fundraising Social - March 14, 2010
Posted February 20, 2010
(Submitted by Marjorie Lui - Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers) - Come down and support the Ballroom Dancers. Download the complete flyer.
Maui & Haleakala Joint Charter Celebration - February 23, 2010
Posted January 30, 2010
(Submitted by Frank Hamasaki - Haleakala) - The Maui Lions Club and the Haleakala Lions Club would like to invite you and your club members to attend their joint charter celebration on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Kahului Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is only $10 per person. See attached poster.
2010 Honolulu Festival Parade – March 14, 2010
Posted January 28, 2010
(Submitted by Ron Ushijima - Ala Moana) - Fellow lions and leos: let's showcase the Hawaii Lions again by participating in the Honolulu Festival Parade!!! Sunday March 14, 2010 we’ll report 3:30pm at Fort Derussy on Kalakaua; through Waikiki on Kalakaua; to Kapiolani Park (about 1-1/2 mile)
Assembly area: meet at Fr. Derussy fronting Kalakaua Avenue (across the old Nike Town; vicinity of Kalakaua Ave. and Saratoga Road)
Parking: Kapiolani park, next to the Waikiki Shell. Catch shuttle bus to Ft. Derussy. (last bus will be around 3:30 p.m. Road closure on Kalakaua will be closed to all traffic around 4:00 p.m.
Uniform/equipment: Lions vest or Club uniform. Bring your club banner mounted for carrying. Comfortable shoes & Water.
Other Information: About 3,500 people from Japan are expected to participate in the Honolulu Festival March 12-14, 2010 throughout Waikiki.
Contact: Lion Ron Ushijima, chair-Cultural and Community Affairs committee. Phone: 487-3094, Cell: 228-5777
Waltzing the New Year in - January 04, 2010
Posted December 04, 2009
(Submitted by Marjie Lui
- Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers) - Kapiolani Ballroom Dancers of Honolulu Lions ClubMission Statement: Foster, promote and perpetuate charitable &
educational ballroom dance Programs. Establish & provide voluntary
instructional service for the public.
Place: Newtown Recreation Center
Date: January 4, 2010 - 8 weeks
Every Monday starting 01/04/10
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: fellow lions $16.00/8 weeks
Friends of lions $32.00/8 weeks
For more info: Ruby & Richard Kazunaga ph: 554-1651
Hawaii Lions International Youth Camp - February 29, 2010
Posted November 25, 2009
(Submitted by Darlene Nakayama – Palolo) -The Hawaii Lions International Youth Camp is to bring young people who are potential leaders of all countries into an atmosphere of friendship, love and understanding under the banner of Lionism, and to permit the open sharing of ideas, cultural viewpoints and to promote international understanding and goodwill towards the goal of world peace.
Download Camp Rules and Regulations
2009-2010 Lion’s Pride Committee
Posted November 25, 2009
(Submitted by Glen Shigehara – Akaka Falls) - To complement DG Alan’s commitment to perpetuate Lionism at the local level by supporting morale-building and simple recognition activities.