Talk about “hitting the ground running”, Kendrick Chang arranged a meeting with Councilman Tommy Waters on July 1 at his Honolulu Hale office. Along with Kendrick, Eric Kvick (rescue tube), Ken Nishibun (Holiday Christmas parade), David Iwana, and I had a great discussion with Councilman Waters about the 2 HK Lion topics. Eric presented him… Read more August 2019 President’s Message
It is my honor and privilege to be your new President. I will need all of your help, as Immediate Past President Sandy has done such a wonderful job! A BIG Mahalo to everyone who contributed their time and service to make our 46th Annual Benefit Breakfast such a fantastic success. It was great… Read more July 2019 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and Friends! I would like to thank the Hawaii Kai Lions for your support throughout my term as your Club’s President. It has been a privilege and honor serving you as I will continue to do so in support of President-Elect Lion Ellsworth Fujii and new Board of Directors. Big Mahalo to… Read more June 2019 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and friends! Our 46th annual Charter Night is right around the corner on Friday, April 19, 2019. We will be celebrating our Charter Member Lions – Delwin Ching, Bunny Lee, Chong Fook Leu, Richard Okamoto and Rick Yee and we will also induct our 2019 – 2020 Board of Directors. Thank you… Read more April 2019 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and friends! It is that time of the year – Father’s Day Breakfast is coming up soon! We have a “Shout Out” to ALL Members to pick up your Tickets and be on the look-out to Sign-Up for canvassing &/or selling tickets at Safeway and Longs. We would not be so successful… Read more March 2019 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and friends, Kung Hei Fat Choi, Chinese New Year begins on February 5, and is the year of the pig. Whether you may celebrate by having a wonderful feast, honoring ancestors or giving lai see “red packets,” Chinese New Year is a time of happiness and good fortune and it’s important to… Read more February 2019 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and friends! As we reflect back on 2018, what an amazing year it was! We survived Big Island earthquakes, East-side torrential flooding and the loss of loved ones with the support and shoulders of friends and family. With the end of a Chapter a new one began, whether moving, relocating, an addition… Read more January 2019 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving &/or Friendsgiving! As our year winds down, we have so much to reflect upon and be thankful for. Your Hawaii Kai Lions Club have conducted or assisted 14 hearing and vision screenings to our Keiki. Thank you to Chair Lion Cynthia. Mahalo to… Read more December 2018 President’s Message
Aloha Lions, CIS and friends, As we get closer to the holidays, it seems time is accelerating! November 4, Daylight Saving Time Ends. This is especially important for those who have family residing in the mainland and especially on the east coast. I would like to give a Big Mahalo to Ellsworth and Marja for… Read more November 2018 President’s Message
Aloha Fellow Lions and CIS, I am so proud of our Hawaii Kai Lions Club Members! If you have the chance – please check out the handy work of Eric Kvick, Eric Kimura, Ells Fujii and Ken Nishibun for a trophy case and 2 benches built for Kaiser HS Admin Bldg. It’s absolutely… Read more October 2018 President’s Message