HAWAII JAYCEES

Kick-off Rally
Saturday, August 28, 2010
12pm at Ala Moana Centerstage
 Kick-off Rally for Adopt-A-School Day
Saturday, August 28, 2010
PB AMERICAS, INC. 12pm at Ala Moana Centerstage
PB offers a full range of planning, engineering and construction management services
and has been a community partner in Hawaii for more than 43 years.
Program

Introduction / Greetings
Master of Ceremonies, Justin Cruz

Opening Remarks
Project Co-Chairs Krystal Lee and Patrick Tomiyasu

Proclamation of Adopt-A-School Day and Remarks

Lt. Governor Duke Aiona

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Jordan Segundo
“Beautiful Girls/Break Your Heart”
“Hey Soul Sister”

Message from the Department of Education

Ronn Nozoe, Interim Deputy Superintendent

Ciana Pelekai
“At Last”

Recognition of Sponsors

Haley Kagimoto
“Don’t Rain on My Parade”

Presentation of Banners

Group Photo

Closing Remarks

Brianna Abregano
“Tik Tok”

PB Americas * American Savings Bank Tower * 1001 Bishop Street Ste. 2400 *Honolulu, HI 96813 * 808-531-7094 Jordan Segundo and Brianna Abregano
“I’ve Gotta Feeling”
 Proclamation
Hawai‘i’s keiki are the future leaders of our families, communities and the world. Today, schools are
tasked with preparing each generation for the responsibilities and issues they will face throughout life. As
institutions, schools face their own challenges in finding the resources necessary to reach their full potential
as launching pads for productive citizens of the 21st century.

The Hawai‘i Jaycees, a young person’s leadership training organization, believes in its motto,
“Leadership development through community involvement.” Since 1932, chapters of the Jaycees in Hawai‘i
have engaged in significant projects in our islands including the Aloha Festivals, 50th State Fair, Blood Bank
of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i County Fair and the Cherry Blossom Festival.

In 2008, the Hawai‘i Jaycees launched the first statewide Adopt-A-School Day project to rally
community support for local schools with a three-step call to “Pick a school, ask how you can help and lend
a hand.” Now in its third year, the Adopt-A-School Day project aims to encourage 100 organizations to run
100 service projects benefitting 100 Hawai‘i schools in the four major counties.

Understanding the importance of Adopt-A-School-Day, local businesses, community organizations,

church groups, sports teams and individuals have stepped forward to do what they can to help improve our
schools. The time, energy and resources of two-year sponsor HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union along with
sponsors PB Americas Inc., StorQuest Hawai‘i, ING Direct and ING Insurance and Annuities, is a reflection
of their aloha spirit. In addition to benefiting our present day institutions, Adopt-A-School Day will
positively impact Hawai‘i’s future.

THEREFORE, I, LINDA LINGLE, Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, and I, JAMES R. “DUKE”
AIONA, JR., Lieutenant Governor, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2010, as

HAWAI‘I ADOPT-A-SCHOOL DAY

and encourage our residents to support our keiki and our future by engaging and supporting local schools
and their programs.

DONE at the State Capitol, in the Executive Chambers, Honolulu, State of Hawai‘i, this nineteenth day of
August 2010.

________________________________ __________________________________
Linda Lingle James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr.
Governor, State of Hawai‘i Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawai‘i
 Chairman’s Message
Co-Chairperson Message
Just One Day! That’s all it takes for us to make
an impact in our community. If all of us gave
just one day to a school in Hawaii, we would all
be able to enhance the learning environment
for our children… Give them something to look
forward to and belief that they too have the ability
to work towards a brighter tomorrow. Through the
Hawaii Jaycees Adopt-A-School Day, we as a
community are taking a stand to show that we
believe and value our children and their future.
Looking at how much our Adopt-A-School Day
campaign has accomplished, it excites me to see how many people and
organizations who share our vision and desire to reach out to Hawaii’s
schools, especially during a time when they need it the most. Adopt-
A-School Day has grown tremendously over the past 3 years, bringing
assistance to over 100 schools! With everyone’s help, it will continue to
grow in the years to come and reach out to all the schools in Hawaii!
If has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the general chair-
woman of this year’s Adopt-A-School Day. In these past couple of
months, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with many great
organizations in Hawaii that share my passion for service to the
community and for our schools. In only 2 years of membership in the
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, it is through my Jaycee experience and great
projects like this that I have been able to develop myself into a stronger
person with the confidence and determination to make a difference in
Hawaii. I applaud and appreciate all those like you who dedicate their
personal lives to help others and to make our Hawaii a better place to live.
Mahalo,
Krystal Lee
2010 Adopt-A-School Day Co-Chairperson Patrick Tomiyasu
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees VP of Community Development 2010 Adopt-A-School Day Co-Chairperson
Chairman’s Message
Co-Chairperson Message
Aloha!
On behalf of General Chairperson Krystal Lee
and the organizing committee for the 3nd Annual
Jaycees Adopt-A-School Day, I welcome you to our
Kick-Off Rally. We greet you in humble apprecia-
tion for joining us on the path to creating a better
Hawaii by supporting education across the islands.
With schools strapped for resources, states com-
peting for funds, and even a Constitutional Amend-
ment on the ballot, there is much discussion and
debate this year over how to improve education.
Perhaps Dr. Suess put it best when he wrote, “Sometimes the questions are
complicated and the answers are simple.” Adopt-A-School Day proposes a three-
step process to help Hawaii schools:
1) Pick a school 2) Ask how you can help 3) Lend a hand
Let’s do what we can at least once a year to help schools, teachers, and students.
Sometimes it is that simple.
Today we honor and recognize those in our community who have made a
commitment to take those steps and help improve our educational environment,
one school, one project at a time. The impact of your service will go far beyond
the project, activity, or donation you put forth in October. We are creating a
movement toward establishing Adopt-A-School Day as a day of awareness and
service to our schools. The effort has grown significantly each year and with your
continued involvement, Adopt-A- School Day will continue to do so for years to
come for the benefit of all of our keiki.
Together, we can and will make a difference by investing “One day…for our future.”
Mahalo,
 Justin Cruz
Island life is a way of life for weather anchor Justin Cruz. He grew up in
the western Pacific island of Guam, where storms small and large, includ-
Bio of Entertainers
ing super-cyclones, hit regularly. At seven, Justin began to work for the
family business — a company his father founded and grew to be the largest
pest control and chemical distributorship in Micronesia.
In 2006, Justin was approached by KHON2 News to anchor weather JORDAN SEGUNDO
reports on the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. His knowledge of and firsthand
experience with wild weather in Guam, combined with forecast informa- Jordan Segundo was the First singer from Hawaii selected to be on
tion provided by The National Weather Service in Honolulu, shaped his the national television show - “American Idol”. He is now a professional
reports. Justin’s forecasts cover all Hawaiian islands with a primary focus singer and has branched out into hosting television shows, acting in com-
to alert viewers of potentially dangerous weather events and how best to mercials including the current Hawaiian Telcom Commercial and doing
prepare.  His delivery is conversational and free of sensationalism. commentary on the KHON 2 Morning Show during “American Idol”
season. He performs in concerts across the nation. He also performs
for thousands of students throughout the Hawaiian Islands each year
for the Adult Friends for Youth Tour and for The D.A.R.E. Tour. (www.

We print the big

jsegundo.com).
Master of Ceremonies

stuff. And we CIANA PELEKAI

do it BIGGER,
Ciana Pelekai is ten years old and she is the 2008 Grand Champion
of the “Al Waterson and You” Keiki Singing Competition at Don Ho’s
Island Grill. She is the first person from Hawaii selected to perform on

BETTER, FASTER
the nationally-televised show “America’s Got Talent” in 2009. Since
the show aired, her popularity has skyrocketed and her name is known
across the country. This year she was invited to perform on the national

and GREENER show - The Maury Povich Show. This rising star has an incredible future
ahead of her.

than anyone else

in Hawaii. NO HALEY KAGIMOTO

project is too big,

Haley Kagimoto is twelve years old and she is a winner of the “Al
Waterson and You” Keiki Singing Competition at Don Ho’s Island Grill.
She has performed at many prestigious events and wants to be a pro-

too complicated
fessional Singer, Actress and Dancer. In addition, she is a musician and
plays guitar. She enjoys songwriting and looks forward to a career in the
entertainment industry. Haley performed for over 10,000 students at

or too outrageous the D.A.R.E. Rally on Oahu this year and continues to impress audiences
wherever she goes.

because WE’LL
TRY ANYTHING BRIANNA ABREGANO

...at least once.

Brianna Abregano is sixteen years old and attends Kamehameha
Schools. She is the Grand Champion of the 2007 “Al Waterson and You”
Teen Singing Competition at Don Ho’s Island Grill. She performs for
thousands of students on the Adult Friends for Youth Tour with Jordan
Segundo. She loves to sing and is also branching out into acting. In addi-
tion, she is one of the top Soccer players in the state of Hawaii. This year
she was awarded First Place in the “Brown Bags to Stardom” Competi-
tion in the High School Division and in the Video Category. Watch for
more to come from this bright star!

(For information on these young talents, contact Nancy Bernal at 947-5736 or NancyBernal@aol.com)
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 Hawaii Jaycees
“With One Voice – Lead”
P.O. Box 23206 • Honolulu, Hawaii 96823

2010 Executive
Committee August 28, 2010
Stan Fichtman
PRESIDENT Dear Attendees,
Bobby Agpaoa
CHAIRMAN As the 67th President of the Hawaii Jaycees, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the
OF THE BOARD
Kick-Off rally for the 3rd Annual Hawaii Jaycees Adopt-A-School Day at Ala
Annette Kim
EXECUTIVE VP Moana Center.

Michele Itsuno
ADMINISTRATIVE VP This is a landmark event, as we will kick off the third year of this very successful
community outreach program. Adopt-A-School Day Hawaii, as a project, has come
Linda Kyriannis
BUSINESS VP to symbolize community pride and dedication in our schools. Envisioned by 65th
Hawaii Jaycees State President Patrick Tomiyasu in 2008, the project has served as
Eve Epitome
MEMBERSHIP VP a vehicle to get needed assistance to our resource-deprived school system in
Hawaii.
Mike Nitta
TREASURER

Marcus Pang
In a much deeper sense, though, this project also truly embodies and champions the
SECRETARY principles of the Jaycee movement. 90 years ago Mr. Henry Gissenbier, founder of
Jennifer Sunada
the Jaycee movement, saw a need to help advance the skills of young people today
DIRECTOR in order for them to become the community leaders required for tomorrow. He did
Kevin Nitta
this by creating an organization which, literally, put youth to action. Answering our
DIRECTOR founder’s call-to-action, young leaders from all 12 chapters which make up the
Trish Mills Hawaii Jaycees have come together once again to identify schools and their needs,
DIRECTOR, POC
obtain the necessary resources to help our schools and plan necessary projects to
Blanche Wong
DIRECTOR, help our schools on October 10, 2010.
SOCIAL NETWORKING

Julie Nakata The members of the Hawaii Jaycees salute the efforts of the organizers of the
DIRECTOR,
AWARDS & COMPs Adopt-A-School program for 2010, led by its Chairperson Krystal Lee of the
Yvette Lee
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees. We also thank all the sponsors, partners and supporters
HIJC-JCI LIASON who have provided resources the Hawaii Jaycees to make this project a success.
Kevin Yee
HAWAII COUNTY Mahalo!
LIASON

Brandon Dela Cruz

CHAPLAIN

Jonathan Cook
DIRECTOR,
WEBSITE Stan Fichtman
67th President, Hawaii Jaycees
www.hawaiijaycees.org
 About the Jaycees HAWAII
HAWAII JAYCEES
JAYCEES

The 2010 Adopt-A-School Day project is

hosted by the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees,
which is a local chapter of the Hawaii Jaycees,
the United States Junior Chamber, and Junior

HAWAII Chamber International.

Chapters of the Hawaii Jaycees
JAYCEES We are a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organi- C.O.O.L. (Community Organization
of Leaders) Jaycees
Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber
of Commerce
zation made up of tomorrow’s leaders and Filipino Collegiate JC Honolulu Korean Jaycees
today’s up-and-coming young professionals, dedicated to leadership, Hawaii Kai Jaycees Lehua Jaycees
individual development and community service. Hilo Jaycees Manoa Jaycees
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees Rising Phoenix Jaycees
Hawaii Jaycees • Page 12

Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber

We are young people, ages 18 through 40, who have come together for
a common purpose: creating positive change in our community and
in ourselves while having a great time.
Adopted by the US Jaycees and Jaycees International, this simple statement of
We represent a variety of occupations, interests, and social and eco-
nomic backgrounds. Each chapter within the Hawaii Jaycees has its
own unique focus area, which are represented through their signa-
ture projects which include the Dragon Boat Race, Annual Filipino
Fiesta, Manoa Craft Fair, Hawaii County Fair, Special Olympics, and
the Cherry Blossom Festival to name a few. Adopt-A-School Day is
a statewide effort combining the resources of several local chapters.
If you are interested in learning more about the Jaycees and becoming
a member, log on to: hawaiijaycees.org/why-join-the-jaycees.
of Commerce
The Jaycee Creed
beliefs unites Jaycees around the world in a bond of friendship and purpose.
We Believe:
That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends
the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men
through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the best work of life.

To find out more, visit us online at:

www.HawaiiJaycees.org
About Adopt-A-School Day

We, the Hawaii Jaycees, as a civic leadership orga-

nization feel the need to support our keiki through
a community effort – the Adopt-A-School Day
project. Adopt-A-School Day is a statewide grass-
roots effort to establish an annual day of awareness
and service to our Hawaii schools, similar to Make
A Difference Day. Last year, we involved 33 groups
to assist 40 schools in fulfilling their necessities,
including beautifying their campus, implementing
new school programs, offering career skills train-
ing, providing donations, and more. And we could
not have done so without the support of our gener-
ous sponsors.

This year we want to invite your group to help us raise an even greater awareness

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in the community to create a bigger impact on our local schools. Our goal is to
involve 100 community groups to serve the needs of 100 schools – public, private,
and charter schools alike. Your generous con-
tribution, no matter the size, will go a long way.
Participants (School Adopters) are made up of
local community groups (Jaycees, Lions, Rotary),
sports teams, church groups, concerned citizens
and local businesses that have stepped forward
to give back.

The Third Annual Jaycees Adopt-A-School Day will

take place on Sunday, October 10, 2010. The Jaycee
chapters will continue to support schools in their
areas, and most importantly, will be serving as a
catalyst to expand the scope and outreach of the
Adopt-A-School Day statewide on all islands. We
will handle the promotion and publicity of this truly
unique effort to establish an annual day of service where we invest one day for our
future. Your support will make this happen. On behalf of our keiki, thank you in
advance for making this such a success!

To find out more, visit us online at:

www.AdoptASchoolDay.org
 Adopt-A-School Day:
How you can help
Volunteer Your Group:
Whether it’s beautification of the grounds, donation of materials, an
educational program for the keiki, or something new, Hawaii’s schools are
asking for your group’s contribution. And “group” doesn’t just mean clubs,
organizations, or businesses. You can organize a group of friends or family
too! We invite you to attend our orientations and or invite us to come and
speak to your group to learn more about how you can adopt a school. For
more information, contact:
Community Involvement Chair Jonathan Cook by e-mail at:
comm@adoptaschoolday.org

Simple 3 part formula to get your organization started -

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1. Pick a school you have an interest in helping.
2. Ask how you can help on Adopt-A-School Day.
3. Organize your group and lend a hand.

Volunteer Yourself:
Don’t have a group to work with? Contact your local Jaycee chapter for
more information on how you can participate in their Adopt-A-School Day
project. To find the one nearest you, visit the Hawaii Jaycee’s state web-
page online at: www.hawaiijaycees.org

Community Helping Schools is a local non-profit

organization dedicated to helping our island’s
public schools obtain the supplies and services For more information
needed to enrich the education of our keiki.

To learn more about how you can help, visit

contact:
Honolulu Chinese Jaycees
P.O.Box 957
Honolulu, HI 96808

Co-Chairperson: Krystal Lee Co-Chairperson: Patrick Tomiyasu

Phone: (808) 852-0367 Phone: (808) 733-5377
Email: info@adoptaschoolday.org Email: info@adoptaschoolday.org
 Adopted Schools Adopted By

Aiea Elementary School Aiea United Methodist Church

Aiea Elementary School Hickam Federal Credit Union
Ala Wai Elementary School American Marketing Association at UH Manoa
Ala Wai Elementary School Waikiki 2000 Lions Club
Aliamanu Middle School U.S. Pacific Command CPOA
Aliiolani Elementary School Hawaii Kai Chamber of Commerce
Alvah Scott Elementary School Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America
August Ahrens Elementary School Filipino UCC’s Teens For Christ Hawaii
Barbers Point Elementary School Rotary Club of Kapolei
Campbell High School Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce
Central Middle School Farmers Insurance Hawaii
Central Middle School Friends of David Chang

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Dole Middle School Farmers Insurance Hawaii
Education Laboratory School UH College of Tropical Agriculture & Human
Resources (CTAHR) and Friends
Enchanted Lake Elementary School Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America
Hoo Cho Chinese School Honolulu Chinese Jaycees
Iroquois Point Elementary School Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America
Jarrett Middle School BNI Oahu Premier
Ka’a’awa Elementary School Friends of Richard Fale
Kahului Elementary School JCI Maui
Kailua Intermediate School Golden Key International Honour Society at UH Manoa

It’s not too late to get involved!

Mark it on your calendar!
For more information on how to
August 28, 2010 Kick-Off Rally, 12pm, at Ala Moana Centerstage participate, contact:
October 10, 2010 Adopt-A-School Day!
Community Involvement Chair
November 7, 2010 Mahalo Party, 10am, at Ala Moana Beach Park Jonathan Cook by e-mail at:
**Check out other events at: www.adoptaschoolday.org/events** comm@adoptaschoolday.org
Adopted Schools Adopted By

Kamiloiki Elementary School & Other Hawaii Kai Jaycees

Koko Head Elementary School Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America
Linapuni Elementary School Aloha Without Borders
Lokelani Intermediate Kihei-Wailea Rotary
Manoa Elementary School Manoa Jaycees
McKinley High School Friends of David Chang
McKinley High School Kakaako Christian Fellowship
McKinley High School Light Sox Softball Team
Mililani High School Friends of Beth Fukumoto
Mililani Waena Elementary Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America
Mililani Waena Elementary Congressman Charles Djou

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Moanalua High School Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co.
Noelani Elementary School Pre-Medical Association at UH Manoa
Palama Settlement Kamehameha Lions Club
Pauoa Elementary School C.O.O.L. Jaycees
Pearl City High School Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce
Radford High School Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt High School Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo, City Council
Susanna Wesley Center Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce
Salt Lake Elementary School NOSC Pearl Harbor CPOA
Voyager Charter School Lynn Finnegan
Waikiki Elementary School Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America
Waimea Canyon Middle School (Kauai) Farmers Insurance Hawaii
Waipahu High School Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce
Waipahu High School Parsons Brinckerhoff

Schools To Be Determined: HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (4 on Oahu. 1 on Maui),

Chris Wong, Hilo Jaycees, Lehua Jaycees, Honolulu Korean
Junior Chamber, CPCU Hawaii Chapter, Rising Phoenix
Jaycees, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii,
El Guacos Kickball Team, Dole Food Company Hawaii,
Circle K at UH Manoa and Hands In Helping Out.

 The Hawaii Jaycees Adopt-A-School Day
expresses our deepest Acknowledgments
gratitude to our
sponsors for making The Hawaii Jaycees recognizes the dedicated efforts of the entire Adopt-
Adopt-A-School Day 2010 A-School Day committee along with the contributions of the following:
possible. Governmental:
Office of Governor Linda Lingle Hawaii News Now
Office of Lieutenant Governor James
Honolulu Design Center
Steering Committee “Duke” Aiona, Jr. Ice Palace
Krystal Lee Gold Sponsors Interim Superintendent of
Education Kathryn Matayoshi
Jet Graphics, A Division
of HONBLUE
Honolulu Chinese Interim Deputy Superintendent of
Jaycees Haley Kagimoto
2010 Co-Chair HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Education Ronn Nozoe Deron Kamisato
Senator Suzanne Chun-Oakland Kreations by Kawai
Patrick Tomiyasu Parsons Brinckerhoff Senator Norman Sakamoto L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
Honolulu Chinese Liliha Bakery
Jaycees Partners & Supporters: Peter Mallett
2010 Co-Chair StorQuest Hawaii Neil Abercrombie Maui Divers Hawaii
Brianna Abregano McDonald’s Ala Moana
Karen Nakagawa Al Waterson & You Entertainment Midweek
Honolulu Filipino JCC Ala Moana Center Miss Chinatown Hawaii
Administrative Chair Bronze Sponsors Scott Arakaki Mission Houses Museum Cafe &
Sarah Young B2B Printing Tea Parlor
Honolulu Chinese ING Life Insurance and Annuity Nancy Bernal Mobi PCS
Jaycees Burgers On The Edge New Creations LLC
Finance Chair Children and Youth Day Ryan Ng, Honolulu Chinese
ING Direct Hawaii Cafe
Kathryn Chung Jaycees President
Jonathan Cook The Clock & Trophy Shop OfficeMax
Honolulu Chinese Community Fundraising Ciana Pelekai
Jaycees Community Helping Schools Petals & Beans
Promotions Chair Jay Crisologo Professional Photographers of
Justin Cruz Hawaii
Rachel Cabanizas
Honolulu Filipino JCC Patrick Delos Santos Jay Raymundo
Events Chair Don Ho’s Island Grill Season’s Quest Insurance &
Stan Fichtman, Hawaii Jaycees Financial Services
President Jordan Segundo
Good To Grill Sugoi Bento & Catering
Hawaii Business Equipment, Inc. Watanabe Photography
Hawaii Deals & Freebies Zippy’s Restaurants
Hawaii Lion Dance Association Zoombis, A Division of HONBLUE