On July 21, 2023, President Yolisa Ishibashi and Immediate Past President Frances Lum participated in taping an episode for the local Olelo TV station on the Kaimuki High School campus. The Hawaii Kai Lions Club was front and center, with them providing information on the background of the club and discussing the numerous projects which… Read more July 21st – Hawaii Kai Lions Club Taped for an Olelo TV Episode
Keawawa Wetland conducted one of its regular Second Saturday volunteer workdays on the morning of July 8, 2023. The day started with the staff briefly explaining the wetland and its role in helping to grow the population of the endangered ‘alae ‘ula, Hawaiian waterbird, and providing instructions on the work activities. It was a beautiful… Read more July 8th – Keawawa Wetland Volunteer Workday
On June 1, 2023, five Hawaii Kai Lions Club officers received a 50th Anniversary Certificate from the Hawaii State Legislature in Senator Stanley Chang’s office at the State Capitol. The certificate was signed by forty Hawaii representatives and senators within the legislature. Senator Chang represents the State Senate District 9, which includes Hawaii Kai to… Read more June 1st – 50th Anniversary Certificate from the Hawaii State Legislature
On May 19, 2023, Hahaione School held their Awards and Recognition Assembly to recognize students for their out standing achievements in various categories. Hawaii Kai Lions David Iwana and Ken Nishibun presented award and gift certificates to Sight is Beautiful Poster Contest winners and the school’s hard-working JPOs. Sight is Beautiful winners received Long’s gift… Read more May 19th – Awards and Recognition Assembly at Hahaione School
After a long 3-year pandemic hiatus, JPOs are back at Koko Head and Hahaione Schools performing a vital safety function! The Hawaii Kai Lions Club is also back recognizing their very critical, but sometimes overlooked service! The Honolulu Police Department’s Junior Police Officer Program (JPO) started in 1921 and has active student participation in over… Read more May 2023 – JPOs ARE BACK
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 graduates of Kaiser High School! On May 19, 2023, graduating seniors received their diplomas presented by Principal Justin Mew, with family and friends in attendance at the KHS field. Of the 296 graduating class, 59 were Valedictorians, 111 Honor Graduates, and 41 International Baccalaureate Candidates. Of special note, Troy… Read more May 19th – Kaiser High School 2023 Graduation
Hawaii Kai Lions were invited to participate in Koko Head Elementary School’s first school-wide, in-person awards assembly in several years to recognize the Junior Police Officers (JPOs) and the Sight is Beautiful poster contest winners. The assembly was kicked off with a drill executed with blue ribbon precision by the JPOs, led by HPD Officer… Read more May 19th – Koko Head Elementary School Awards Ceremony
Once again Lions members say “yes” when requested to assist with recycling at Koko Elementary School. As with previous recycling days, the Lions arrived very early and began to work with school personnel, the PTSA and some members of the community. The sound of bottles, cans colliding with each other, is a sign that the… Read more May 16th – Sorting HI-5 bottles and cans at Koko Head Elementary School
On May 12, 2023, six Lions and 3 CISs assisted Kamiloiki Elementary School by directing cars onto Kamiloiki Community Park’s field behind the school for their May Day Program. At 7:00 a.m., the group met with Principal Jason Yoshimoto for parking instructions and therafter guided over 100 cars into the parking area. After 8:30, volunteers… Read more May 12th – Kamiloiki Elementary School May Day Parking Assistance
On May 6, 2023, four Hawaii Kai Lions, two CIS, one soon-to-be Lion, and the District 50 Safe Sidwalks Chair braved the strong winds on Wailua Street to patch the numerous sidewalk cracks. This was a continuation from our January sidewalk repairs on Wailua Street, which is a major thoroughfare between Hawaii Kai Drive and… Read more May 6th – Patch Sidewalk Cracks on Wailua Street