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March 29th, 2006
JAO Ricksha Newsletter Vol. 53, No. 07
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General Meeting
Date: Wed., April 19th 2006
6:30 pm Happy 1/2 Hour
7:00 pm Dinner
Venue: Taix Restaurant
1911 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Program: Respect for Law
We will be honoring the Little Tokyo Public Safety Association for our respect for Law program. The Little Tokyo Public Safety Association is the neighborhood watch group for Little Tokyo. As such, it is a volunteer organization that patrols the streets at night to help ensure the safety of visitors and residents alike. Come out and join Chairman Randal Kumagai and the Club in acknowledging their contributions to the safety of the Little Tokyo area.
Sheriff�s Round-Up
It is really hard to believe my year is half over. But, as an Optimist, I have to say my year has half a year remaining. I want to thank all of you who have made this year so successful so far. We have accomplished so much for the youth of our community. I also want to remind all of you who said you would support me there are plenty of events you can come out to and support me and the Club this year. Let us all work toward a successful 2nd half of this year.
Jae
JAO President
Last Meeting...
Last meeting we heard from Bryan Takeda, President of the Nikkei Bridge Federation and Sarah Fukui and Curtis Takimoto, alumni of the Rising Stars program. Bryan said the Program was started to give students� leadership experience and direction for their future. They also learn public speaking skills and the importance of giving back to their community. They held a miniature golf tournament that out grossed our Luau. How much did they earn? You should have come to the meeting.
Announcements
Our Oratorical Contest winner, 8 year-old Corie Yaguchi, did well at the Zone 8 contest but did not advance to the area competition.
The Second and last pen pal letters will be coming from our friends at LA Elementary School, Please respond quickly as their school term ends soon.
Gourmet night will be Wednesday, May 3 at Maison Akira. Call Paul Yamaguchi to RSVP at (323) 663-1661. The dinner will be $55.00 per person. (Yes, that means no Cinco de Mayo meeting this year)
The Pancake Breakfast will be held May 13th. There will be no Chibi-K this year so we will be serving the seniors of the Little Tokyo Towers.
The PSED Third Quarter Meeting will be held May 5-7 at the Wyndham Commerce Hotel. This is probably the closest to LA we will have a quarterly meeting. Let Russel Fujii know if you want to attend, tel. No. 323-394-0889.
JAO Luau
The JAO Luau will be held Saturday, June 3rd at Nishi Hongwanji Church. Adults are $30.00, children 12 and under $15.00, Gold Tables are $400.00. Call Mike Hirahara for tickets at (310) 371-7544. Call Jerry Fukui to donate door or raffle prizes. Chairman Terry Hara would like to see all members participating.
Our Gang
I am sorry to report we lost a longtime JAO member and a good friend, Hank Deguchi passed Away Sunday, Feb 5. His funeral was Saturday, February 11.
Andy Takahashi is recovering from triple bypass surgery in the beginning of March. We prey for a speedy and complete recovery.
Ricksha Absence
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Ricksha had not published since the first January edition. There will be a �make-up� edition printed to recap the missing editions.
Printed Ricksha Copies
Since we have not heard from many people who need to have the Ricksha mailed out, we will begin trimming the list of addresses on our mailing list. If you need a hardcopy sent to you please respond to my e-mail or phone number below and we will continue to send the Ricksha out to you. I need to hear from you by the end of May. We will assume everyone who does not respond is getting the Ricksha online directly or by reading it on the website. - The Editor
The Ricksha is published twice a month for members and friends of the Japanese American Optimist Club. News and comments are welcome. Send publishable (good) info to Russel Fujii, Ricksha Editor, [email protected]
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