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Volume 57, Issue 10 : : October 2009

The Voice of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees

HCJ: Famous For Great Projects!

2009 HCJ
Board

Jonathan Cook
President

Lily Fung
Chairman

Ryan Ng If you don’t believe us, just check out Page 5. We’ve got Dining Out, a
Executive VP Fundraiser @ Ward, a Halloween Party and much more on the schedule. All
Anthony Sato we need now is YOU. Take a look at our lineup and mark your calendar!
2nd Vice Pres.

Ken Sum 2010 HCJ Board Elections!

rd Join us at the November GMM for your HCJ Board Election for 2010. We’ll
3 Vice Pres.
be electing everybody from our new Chapter President, Vice Presidents,
Krystal Lee Treasurer, Secretary(s) and Directors!
4th Vice Pres.

Ramy So Think about being on the next year’s Board. It’s your Premier Ticket to
Treasurer Leadership Training, Confidence Building, Career Skills & the best seats at
every GMM!
James Kanda
Michael Valiente We need your vote and your participation. See you there at MCC on
Ross Lee Tuesday, November 17th, 7PM.
Duc Nguyen
Directors
NOVEMBER GMM
Jesse Hosaka
Webmaster Next GMM is on Tuesday, November 17th and will
include the 2010 HCJ Board Elections. Food Served.
It all starts at 7PM at the Moiliili Community Center.
See you there.
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President’s Message…..…………………………………………………..……………………………… 2
Healthy Baby Finals!………...……...……………...…………………………………….……….………. 3
Adopt A School!…………...………………...….……………………....…………………………………. 4
Upcoming Events!………..…………………………….....……...……………..………………………… 6
Pictures!……….……….……………………………………….………………………………..……....… 7
President’s Message___________________________________________
Aloha!

It’s been quite a month since the last President’s Message, to say the least.
First, on Sunday, September 22nd we put on the Healthy Baby Finals at Ala Moana
Center Stage. Our chapter and a few good friends did a fantastic job running the
show, which resulted in a new Healthy Baby crowned live on KSSK.

Then HCJ stepped up proudly for our part in the great ‘Adopt A School Day’ on
Sunday, October 11th. Many of our great members came out to the Hoo Cho Chinese
School that day to put in a full day’s work.

We got the entire building covered in a new coat of paint, including the front lanai, side and back steps and even
the front walkway! The school hadn’t been painted in at least 15 years so this was long overdue. We can all be proud
of the great effort we gave to this worthy school.

And yes, that was us on the KHON news that same night. VP Krystal Lee represented HCJ with class and pride in
her interview with KHON. Plus we all got to do the Shakas for the closing credits. Not a bad day!

What’s Next?
We’re not taking a break even after all that, though. We've got a full couple of months left before the New Year.
But the big question on all our minds is about YOU.

Have you thought about being on the HCJ Board? We’re getting ready for our HCJ Board Elections for 2010
and need your help. Let me say that being on the HCJ Board was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is The
Key to self-confidence, personal growth and rewarding community service involvement.

You also get to know a lot of great people in the best way possible – by working together. If you want to learn
how to stand out and step up in your career and strengthen every other aspect of your life, I can’t recommend
anything better than being on the HCJ Board. I can guarantee that because it made such a difference in my life.

If you’re wondering about the opportunities or positions on the HCJ Board, just ask me or any of the other Board
members.

Remember, we’ve got our great Halloween & Christmas Parties coming up, just turn to Page 5 for details on that
as well as all the other great projects your chapter has on the calendar.

We’ll see you soon!

Your Friend,
Jonathan Cook
58h President, “Forging New Leaders”
Phone: 342-2737 / Email: HonoluluChineseJaycees@gmail.com

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_________________________________ Healthy Baby Contest Finals

The 56th Annual Healthy Baby

Contest went off just like every other year.
And that’s a good thing. Why? Because
HCJ once again put on a great pageant that
celebrated our keiki and showed we get the
job done. 56 years of hard work and great
success is a record we all should take pride
in.

The Wednesday evening before the

Finals was spent at the office of Mr. Ross
Lee who generously allowed us to use his phones. Healthy Baby Chairman Allan Wu, VP Krystal Lee, Ana Che &
President Jon made the calls to notify the babies who had made it to the Finals.

Sunday, September 22nd saw our team arriving as early as 7:30 at Ala Moana to get things ready for the big event.
Chairman Allan coordinated our team as we set up tables, tested fans, got the Registration area ready and prepared the
all important tabulation room backstage.

JCI Old Timers Faye Nakashima & Mike Fujioka generously gave of their time to do the tabulating job,
guaranteeing that our totals would be accurate and above suspicion. Their experience and dedication would play an
important role later…

Fun At The Finals

At 10AM our traditional emcee, Michael W. Perry, took the stage and got things rolling. His understated humor
fits the occasion perfectly with the inevitable, yet lovable mishaps that come with small children. As in previous years
most keiki contestants were much more interested in the columns of balloons than in standing still for the judges.

This resulted in more than a few incidents that required members Anthony Sato &
Jason Tomita to rescue the upturned balloon sculptures.

Like any great contest, Healthy Baby does have its nail-biting moments. The biggest
came with the final tabulations to decide who would be our Healthy Baby. The drama
was dialed up when Michael W. Perry came from backstage to announce that the
tabulators were dealing with what looked to be a tie!

Backstage the numbers were done over and the winner was finally apparent – but only
by the slimmest of margins. Our Healthy Baby was….drumroll……Ezekiel Antonio of
Kapolei! Or as he was known that day, ‘The Kid In The White Suit’!

It was a great ending to another great Healthy Baby Contest. Our team finished up by
passing out the surplus milk, juice & yogurt from Meadow Gold and headed upstairs for
some Japanese cuisine to celebrate. Our hat is off to HB Chairman Allan Wu for all his
hard work, to our HB Committee members and to all our members and friends who came
out and gave so generously of their time and energy.

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Adopt A School!________________________________________________
This year was the 2nd annual ‘Adopt A School
Day’, but the first time that it went Statewide.
The State ‘Adopt A School’ Committee was
headed by NVP Patrick Tomiyasu and, we’re proud
to say, included HCJers Ana Che, Anthony Sato &
Krystal Lee.
The Hoo Cho School
Our chapter’s specific involvement was adopting
the historic Hoo Cho Chinese School. Almost a
century old, the school once stood just outside
Chinatown, but later moved to Palolo.
They continue in their mission to teach
Cantonese & Mandarin to both children and adults.
We later found out that Past President Paul Chun
attended as a child.
Krystal Lee served as our liaison to Hoo Cho.
She had suggested we adopt them after learning
about the school through Ross Lee. It was a perfect
fit, especially as the school’s board includes Eric
Wong, a past HCJ member.
It was decided that we’d paint the school,
something that hadn’t been done for at least 15
years. Ryan Ng immediately went to work to find the
necessary paint and came up with Wes at Sherwin
Williams, who very generously donated all the paint
to our effort.
With that lined up we knew we were ready to go.
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Early morning on ‘Adopt A School Day’ (Oct 11),
our members gathered at Hoo Cho. All put on masks
and gloves, courtesy of Ana Che’s cousin, ‘Bunny’.
Then we got started stripping the old paint to smooth
the way for the new coat.
After this was done our team moved on to putting
on primer from the bottom slats all the way up to the
overhanging eaves.
With the primer in place we took a break for lunch
inside the schoolrooms to enjoy some grindz. The
vintage desks were a great reminder of old Hawaii
and Hoo Cho’s long history.
After patting our full stomachs it was back to work.
Some of our team climbed ladders to finish the
eaves; others took on the walls and banisters. Even
the front lanai floor got a new coat.
In the midst of all this we got a visit from KHON.
They profiled our work and interviewed VP Krystal
Lee, who represented us proudly on air. We even got
to do the Shakas for the newscast ending credits!
The finishing touches were finally applied.
Anthony Sato gave the school sign a bright new
blue covering while Ken Sum led the effort to paint
the front walkway red with his patented V-Formation.
At the end of the day we stood back and realized
a job well done. Hoo Cho School got a needed
makeover to take her into the next few years of
serving the community. Much mahalo to all who
came out and did such great work!
_______________________________________________ HCJ Around Town!

If you ever find yourself at the corner of

Bethel & King, take a look at the Makai
side of the Island Insurance building.

Why? Because you’ll see our own HCJ

Treasurer, Ramy, in one of the window
displays.

That’s HCJ VP Ryan posing with ‘Ramy’.

You can do it, too! Just head down to
Bethel & King with your camera or cell
phone…

VP Krystal poses with the plaque for our

room at the new Maryknoll Gym. The HCJ
Room will be available for our use,
including meetings and other events.

Krystal is a proud grad of Maryknoll

herself, hence the displayed school spirit.

Stay tuned for more on this new

resource for our chapter!

2010 HCJ Board Elections!

The 2010 Honolulu Chinese Jaycees Elections are around the corner.  Tentative date for election is
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm, MCC, Room TBA. We are looking for nominations for the
following positions:
President
Executive Vice-President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board of Directors
Please submit your nominations to HCJ President Jon Cook at HonoluluChineseJaycees@gmail.com  

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Upcoming!_________________________________
Thursday, October 22nd Sunday, November 15th
Speak up/Write up/Jaycee Jeopardy Training Adopt A Bus Stop & Dining Out!
MCC, Rm 301 Chinatown
7PM Time/Location TBA

Ken Sum is leading us in a bus stop cleanup in Chinatown.

Friday, October 23rd Wear old clothes as we contribute to the historic Chinatown
Dining Out @ Golden Coin! neighborhood, then head out for grindz.
1833 N King St (Kalihi)
7PM

We’re heading out together for some good grindz to kick off Tuesday, November 17th
the weekend. Join us as we dig in together! November GMM & HCJ Board Elections!
MCC, Rm 209
7PM
Sunday, October 25th
Hiking With Anthony! We’re electing the Board for 2010 and need your vote! Come
Manoa Falls and see who will be leading our great chapter in the new year.
10AM – Meet Up @ Manoa Shopping Ctr Food provided.

Anthony is taking you to Manoa Falls this month! Meet him at

Manoa Shopping Ctr @ 10AM and head out together from
there. Call Anthony for more details, 554-3651
HCJ
Saturday, October 31st
HCJ Halloween Party!
Sum’s Auto Center, 1927 HomeRule St
Congratulates
7PM
The Great
Fun, Games & Food at Sum’s Auto Center. Then we’re
heading out together for on-the-town mayhem! Come in
costume,
Hawaii Kai
Monday, November 2nd Jaycees On
Miss Chinatown Pageant!
Hawaii Theater
6PM
Their 15th
    We're helping with the running of this great local tradition
and celebration of Chinese culture. Come down and give us a
Anniversary!
hand to make this show one to remember! Here’s To Many More Years…
Saturday, November 7th
Ward Festival of Giving Fundraiser!
Ward Entertainment Center, Near Waterfall
10AM – 1PM

HCJ will be wrapping presents for shoppers AND selling the

Festival of Giving cards. Proceeds go to the chapter and our
great projects.

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_____________________________________________________ Pictures Page

Jason & Anthony Fix Balloon Column

Crowd Shot At Healthy Baby Finals

Post-Healthy Baby Eating Out (Table 2)

Post-Healthy Baby Eating Out (Table 1)

Ross Works The Sander On Hoo Cho Banisters

Ken Paints Walk, Rips Pants

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 HCJ Schedule of Events – OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
Thursday, October 22nd Monday, November 2nd
Speak up/Write up/Jaycee Jeopardy Training Miss Chinatown Pageant!
MCC, Rm 301 Hawaii Theater
7PM 6PM

Friday, October 23rd Saturday, November 7th

Dining Out @ Golden Coin! Ward Festival of Giving Fundraiser!
1833 N King St (Kalihi) Ward Entertainment Center, Near Waterfall
7PM 10AM – 1PM

Sunday, October 25th

Hiking With Anthony, Manoa Falls Sunday, November 15th
10AM – Meet Up @ Manoa Shopping Ctr Adopt A Bus Stop & Dining Out!
Info: 554-3651 Chinatown
Time/Location TBA
Saturday, October 31st
HCJ Halloween Party!
Sum’s Auto Center Tuesday, November 17th
7PM November GMM & HCJ Board Elections!
MCC, Rm 209
7PM

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