NewsDragon

Volume 58, Issue 8 : : August 2010

The Voice of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

2010 HCJ
Board
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Ryan Ng
President
Jonathan Cook
Chairman
Anthony Sato
Executive VP
Krystal Lee
2nd Vice Pres.
Ken Sum
Adopt-A-School KickOff Rally!
3rd Vice Pres.
The Big AASD KickOff Rally happens on Saturday, Aug 28th @ Noon! The
Patrick Graham Place: Ala Moana Center Stage. Come down and support this great project!
Vice Pres.
Convention!
Allan Wu Friday, Aug 20th – Sunday, Aug
Vice Pres. 22nd

Matt Wong JCI Presentation Training! Great

Vice Pres. Workshops (FREE for Jaycees)! Plus
Electing the 2011 HIJC Exec Board!
Ramy So Details on Page 4
Recording Sec

Patrick Taw
Treasurer
SEPTEMBER GMM - Wednesday, September
Ross Lee 15th @ 7PM, Moiliili Community Center, Rm
Duc Nguyen 209
Directors
Guest Speaker: Carl Higashi, Past President of
Maui Jaycees & current candidate for City Council.
Plus ono food and talk story time. See you there!
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President’s Message…..…………………………………………………..……………………………… 2
AASD Fundraiser @ Don Ho’s!…………….......…......………....…………………….……….………. 3
Convention Details!……...…….….....………..……...….………………….……………………………. 4
Upcoming Events!………..…………………………….....……...……………..………………………… 6
Pictures!……….……….……………………………………….………………………………..……....… 7
President’s Message___________________________________________

Greetings, chapter members!

This month represents the unofficial end of summer where all fun things
must come to an end. It also means back to school for our island keiki.
With the new school year already in full effect for many institutions, we are
aware of the challenges that students, teachers and parents must go
through.

Budget cuts and teacher furloughs are some of the maladies from the
last school year that still plague us today.

In order to combat the challenges that schools face today, we the Hawaii Jaycees have bonded
together to kick-off the 3rd Annual Hawaii Jaycees Adopt-a-School Day (AASD), hosted by the Honolulu
Chinese Jaycees. Although the actual day isn’t till October 10, 2010 and may seem like light years away,
planning for this important day is already off in full swing and has been for the last few months.

Cheers to VP Krystal “Kwebly” Lee for serving as AASD Co-Chair, along with Patrick “I’m Just a
Member” Tomiyasu. They have been hard at work connecting with various community groups, schools
and business to reach our goal of involving over 100 schools & organizations. A big shout-out to AASD
Finance Chair Sarah “Big Money” Young for coordinating the donations and sponsorships; Jon “Tom
Moffat” Cook for organizing the public relations campaign.

This is truly a team effort that involves other chapters and members of our community. I am proud that
HCJ is leading the way by hosting this outstanding project. For the next couple of months, there will be a
plethora of opportunities to get involved. Consider lending your personal expertise and talents to make this
an even better project and a better place for Hawaii’s schools.

Yours in Jaycees,

Ryan Ng
59th President, “Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders—Today.”
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Honolulu Chinese Jaycees - Interested in joining HCJ? Contact us!

Mail: Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, P.O. Box 957, Honolulu, Hawaii 96808

Email: HonoluluChineseJaycees@gmail.com

Tel: (808) 255-1226

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

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__________Adopt-A-School Fundraiser @ Don Ho’s!
The challenge of a large-scale, Statewide project
such as AASD is not only getting the manpower to run it,
but also the money to fund it. So, led by AASD
Fundraising Chair – and HCJer – Sarah Young, a night of
fun, singing and Jaycee spirit was held Sunday, August 1st
at the famed Don Ho’s Grill in the Aloha Marketplace.

If you came that evening you would have been

greeted at the door by the friendly faces and warm smiles
of HCJ members Ana Che, Brandon Sugiura and, yes,
Sarah Young. This trio manned the entrance table,
checking in our great guests and supporters from the
opening of the festivities at 6PM.

Famed local entertainer Al Waterson took on the MC duties and gave it his usual dynamic stamp,
providing spirited vocals and a warmth that came through loud and clear. The highlight? It had to be his
rendition of ‘Sweet Caroline’, which included a brief duet with our own HIJC President, Mr. Stan Fichtman.
If you see Stan auditioning on the next season of ‘American Idol’, you’ll know who to blame.

Speaking of ‘American Idol’, we were also honored to have a performance by Jordan Segundo. He took
over the mic for 2 songs and showed exactly why he’s known as a great entertainer. Jordan will continue his
support of AASD by also appearing at the big KickOff Rally at Ala Moana later this month. If he does half as
well as he did this night, it will be a great show!

The night wasn’t all singing, however. AASD Co-Chairs Patrick Tomiyasu and Krystal Lee both spoke
about the project and the importance of the support we’re giving our local schools. It was an important
reminder that we still have to keep pushing forward to our goal(s) and keep reaching out to more
communities.

The spirit of community and friendship wasn’t just coming from the stage. The great achievement of the
night was to have so many Jaycees, past and present, along with friends and family, come out and share an
evening out. It is rare to see the range of people that made
time to be at Don Ho’s in order to support this project.

All told, we had over 160 supporters come through the

door and stand behind the Jaycees and AASD. It was truly
a wonderful thing to see.

We want to extend a huge ‘Mahalo!’ to all who attended

and made it such a time to remember. It reminded us that
we are a strong organization with a great purpose, blessed
with the backing of so many great people.

Much Mahalo to all who came to Don Ho’s and supported Adopt-A-School!

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Convention!________________________________________________________
CONVENTION DETAILS
When: Friday, August 20, 2010 to Sunday, August 22, 2010

Special Guests:
Jenny Ketchapaw (JCI Presenter Trainer), USJC President Jeff Lank & Delaware Jaycees State President Tina Macko!!

Jaycee Presenter Training: Friday, August 20, 2010 starting at 9am

Prices:
* Package Deal (includes Registration Fee, Friday Night Social, Saturday Workshops and Awards Dinner) - $75
***package deal does not include Delegate Fee & Friday Night Scavenger Hunt

* Ala Carte deals

Registration: $10 (applies to all attendees)
Delegate Fee: $5 (for Annual Meeting)
Friday Night Social: $10
Friday Night Scavenger Hunt: $5 ($7 after 8/10/10)
Saturday Workshops/Lunch: $15
Saturday Dinner and Awards Banquet: $45
Jaycee Roosters (dinner & awards banquet): $55

Locations:
Friday Night Social: Kakaako Conference Rooms at Ward Warehouse (please park at parking structure)
Saturday Training Workshops: State Capitol (please park at Department of Health or Richards Street)
Saturday Dinner Banquet & Awards: Waterfront at Aloha Tower
Sunday Board of Directors Meeting: Magic Island Park

2 GREAT WORKSHOPS @ State Capitol – Sat, Aug 21

SESSION 1: HOURS OF POWER SESSION 2: YOU RULE!
9:30 am -11 am 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

A Jaycee training tradition returns with the Hours of One of the core missions of being a Jaycee is to be
Power motivational training sessions! 3 dynamic actively involved in government. From get out the vote to
speakers will speak to you about their experiences in advocating for policies to meeting with government
the Jaycees, and how YOU can achieve your goals! leaders, this seminar will tell you exactly how YOU can
be more involved in our State government and make
• Stan Olayan - Owner of Self Dynamics Group an impact in your communities!
& former National Hours of Power Speaker for
the United States Jaycees. The 3 trainers in this session are:
• Gary Fujitani - Executive Director of the Hawaii
Bankers Association & Recipient of the National • Nikki Love - Executive Director, Common Cause
Outstanding Young Men of America Hawaii
• Milton Kauahi - Former United States Jaycees • Mark Nakashima - State House of
National Vice President and National Representatives member, 59th President of the
Membership Director. Hawaii Jaycees
• Harold Nedd - Communications Adviser to
Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona

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Meet New Member Melanie Wong!
Greetings Everyone! This is my first year as a Honolulu
Chinese Jaycees member and I am glad to be on board. I’ve
only met a few of the members, but hopefully through more
HCJ events and the infamous Facebook, I can meet everyone.
But, in the meantime, I’ll share a bit of myself with you all.

As many of you may know, I am a current 2010 Miss

Chinatown member. I currently hold the title as Miss Hawaii
Chinese First Princess 2010.

With this title I have been able to volunteer with great

organizations such as Food Bank Hawaii, Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD), Lunalilo Homes, and the Honolulu
Police Department.

However, the greatest benefit as a court member has

been gaining an insight into the Chinese and Chinatown
community. It is through this opportunity that I have been able to work with HCJ. My goal as both a HCJ and
MCH member is rebuild our relationship and to find opportunities for collaboration.

During the day, I work as a land/community planner for PBR HAWAII & Associates. My work includes
campus and community planning. This involves community outreach, long-range planning, and visualization.
I’d like to think that my work will one day help to reshape Hawaii’s built environment.

Outside of my commitments, I love to spend time with my dog, Murphy, friends and family. I enjoy eating
great food when I don’t have to worry about fitting into a cheong sam, watching new documentaries and
anything with Anne Hathaway, and being physically active.

Some would call me an adventurer because I am always open to trying new things. I’m currently learning
about Hawaii’s great outdoor climbing spots. So when I’m not making appearances for MCH, working, and
prepping for my upcoming pageant (Miss Asian America), I’m preparing for my next climb.

Thanks for reading

Melanie

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Brianna Kam shows proper reading

position for enjoying the NewsDragon.

A Happy 1st Birthday to Brianna,

daughter of Past HCJ Presidents Wes &
Kathy Kam!

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Upcoming!_________________________________
Friday, August 20th – Sunday, August 22nd
2nd Trimester State Convention!
Details TBA
Great training, Speak/WriteUp State Competitions &
much, much more!! Plus we’ll find out HCJ ranks in the
Parade of Chapters!
Saturday, August 21st
Miss Chinatown Car Wash Fundraiser
Waialae Chevron (Near Kahala Mall)
8AM – 4PM
Help MCH raise money for the Miss Chinatown
Scholarship Program. 2 Shifts to choose from, 8AM –
Noon or Noon – 4PM. FREE Car Wash for volunteers.
Contact Melanie, BowYuk.Wong@gmail.com to
volunteer or to Buy Car Wash tickets ($8 Car/ $10 Truck)
Saturday, August 28th
Adopt-A-School Day KickOff Rally
Ala Moana Center Stage
Noon – 1:30PM
We’re having the Big, Big, BIG AASD KickOff Rally
with speakers like Hawaii LG Duke Aiona & State
Senator Norman Sakamoto!
Plus entertainment from American Idol’s Jordan
Segundo and America’s Got Talent sensation Ciana
Pelekai. Don't miss it!
Saturday, August 28th
Mah Jong Nite 2 + Shabu Shabu
Sum’s Auto Center, 1927 Homerule St
7PM – Whatever time Ken kicks you out
Learn and/or brush up on your Mah Jong skills.  Don't
know how to play?  No worries, we teach too!
Plus enjoy a Shabu Shabu (hot pot) cookout the 'ole
Chinese way.  $5 cost for food.  Make your own or Ken
Sum will make it for you!
Contact Ken Sum, 330-0486
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Wednesday, September 15th
GMM
Moiliili Community Center, Rm 209
7PM
Guest Speaker: Carl Higashi, Past President of Maui
Jaycees and current candidate for City Council.
NEIL ABERCROMBIE SPEAKS
TO HCJ GMM by Ryan Ng
Former U.S. Congressman and Hawaii Gubernatorial
candidate Neil Abercrombie spoke to the HCJ General
Membership meeting on July 20. He spoke about his
history as a public servant, having spent a large part of
his career in politics.
He outlined his plan on what he would do as the
future governor of Hawaii as well as presented his plan
on various issues as the economy, education and
energy.
Members were given a chance to ask questions
throughout his presentation. Known as an advocate for
the environment, he made a big point about it. “I am a
big proponent of keeping agricultural lands in
agriculture,” said Abercrombie. “We should invest in our
farmers and start growing more foods locally.”
After his presentation was over, Abercrombie joined in
reciting the Jaycee creed and was presented with an
official HCJ t-shirt by President Ryan as a souvenir.
As for education, Abercrombie eventually donated, on
behalf of his campaign, a sponsorship check to the
Hawaii Jaycees Adopt-a-School Day. Way to go Neil
and way to support Hawaii schools!
______________________________________________________ Pictures Page

1 of the Festive Tables at AASD Fundraiser. (Can You

AASD Banner Outside Don Ho’s. Unknown Street Name the 5 Chapters Represented In This Photo?)
Person Gives Shaka.

AASD Orientation Preparation @ ING Cafe

Patrick Debates Whether To Eat Ribs Or Use Them As
A Pillow

Anthony & Nakasone Brothers At Fishnet Fundraiser

Sarah Asks Crowd If They Have Change For A $5

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 HCJ Schedule of Events – AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

Friday, August 20th – Sunday, August 22nd Saturday, August 28th

2nd Trimester State Convention! Mah Jong Nite 2 + Shabu Shabu
Details TBA Sum’s Auto Center, 1927 Homerule St
7PM – Whatever time Ken kicks you out
Saturday, August 21st
Miss Chinatown Car Wash Fundraiser
Waialae Chevron (Near Kahala Mall) Wednesday, September 15th
8AM – 4PM GMM
Moiliili Community Center, Rm 209
Saturday, August 28th 7PM
Adopt-A-School Day KickOff Rally
Ala Moana Center Stage
Noon – 1:30PM

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

Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

PO Box 957
Honolulu, HI 96808