Optipinion Template 09-10 - Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
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Optipinion Template 09-10 - Evening Optimist Club of Gardena
GEO OPTIPINION THE Volume 50 Issue 9 www.gardenaoptimist.org June 2014 A MONTHLY BULLETIN OF THE GARDENA EVENING OPTIMIST CLUB ZONE 2 – PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT OF OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL President’s Message — May was a full month for the Club. First of all, at our first members’ meeting, we had the honor and pleasure of meeting with all of our past and present Nisei Queens along with their parents, and then we crowned our 2014 Nisei Queen, Ms. Tiffany Hashimoto. Thanks to Terry Weber, Jill Hiraizumi, Lauren Iwata and Lauren Weber for putting on a wonderful program. Next, we had our monthly Board of Directors Meeting to conduct club business and planning as we look for ways and opportunities to continue to support of our youth. Then to top off the month, we had our Respect for Law Dinner which was well attended by Torrance and Gardena Police Departments along with a lot of explorers from both communities. Thanks to Terry Terauchi for another great job as chairman and Master of Ceremonies. In between there was Mother’s Day. I hope that all the mothers out there had a great day and were appropriately honored and pampered by your families. Looking forward to the summer, we are now getting ready for the JCI Carnival on the last weekend in June. Justin Carroll, has begun holding meetings to get the Ho’olaule’a planned and to make it even more successful than last year. Also Bill Coonce is working on planning our next golf tournament which is set for August 31st at Lakewood Country Club. Looks like another busy summer for the Club. Let’s have some fun. Thank you all for all of your hard work and continued support. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to undertake all these activities. Yours In Optimism, Charles “Zee” Zimmer Save the Date! June 3, 7:00 p.m. – Members Meeting at Islands Restaurant in Redondo Beach. June 10, 7:00 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting at JCI Room 204. June 15 – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY June 17, 7:00 p.m. – Club In Action/New Optimists Welcome (NOW) Meeting at Cherrystones in Gardena. Invite guests and prospective members. June 21, 5:30 p.m. – JAO’s 60th Anniversary Luau in Little Tokyo. June 28-29 – JCI Summer Carnival. July 10-12 – 96TH Optimist International Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. July 19-20 – Ho’olaule’a Festival at Alondra Park. CHECK CLUB CALENDAR AT http://www.gardenaoptimist.org/calendar.htm FOR MORE INFORMATION & MAPS IN REMEMBERANCE Sho Hiraizumi January 22, 1918 – May 20, 2014 Charter Member Shozo Hiraizumi passed away recently on May 20, 2014 at the age of 96 at his home in Gardena. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Asayo "Aussie; children, Gary (Kumiko) and Peggy; granddaughters, Gina, Jill and Keli (Danny); great grandchildren, Jayden and Dani. 2 THE OPTIPINION GEO 2014 Nisei Week Queen 2014 Queen – Tiffany Hashimoto Tiffany with parents Jerry and Kinu Past Queens with Parents Tiffany and parents with Lauren Iwata 2013 Queen – Lauren Iwata 3 THE OPTIPINION Respect For Law Youth Tennis League The Evening Optimist Club of Gardena held its annual Respect for Law Banquet on May 20, 2014 at Cozymel’s Mexican Seafood Restaurant in El Segundo. It was a cozy setting with about 55 people in attendance. The food was excellent, as usual, and the wine was fine. We were honored with the presence of Gardena Police Chief Ed Medrano who added distinction to our rowdy club. The Spring 2014 Season wrapped up on Saturday, May 10th, with an Awards Luncheon at Arthur Johnson Park Community Room. Players, coaches and parents were all present to watch the little ones receive their trophy's, individual player pictures and of course enjoy the pizza party. It truly is an amazing thing to watch the development and enrichment of these youngsters’ tennis skills and individual sportsmanship skills. If you were unable to volunteer for GEO youth tennis spring season, fear not. GEO Youth tennis Fall season will be a perfect opportunity for you to come see what we are all about. We had 28 kids in the spring season and are looking forward to growing that number for the fall. If you know of anyone who may be interested in playing or volunteering in the fall, you can drop us an email: [email protected] The turnout from the Police Explorer program for the cities of Gardena and Torrance was amazing. These young men and ladies who have shown leadership and commitment to their respective communities came out to show their support of the honorees; Edward Pedroza (UCLA-bound) from the Gardena Police Explorer Program, and Greg Vincent (Math major) from the Torrance Police Explorer Program. Our president, Charles Zimmer, did the honors of presenting these young men with the Optimist Certificates of Appreciation. George Bird, a criminal defense attorney in the South Bay and a city councilman from the City of Palos Verde Estates, was the guest speaker. He spoke of leadership and commitment to the community to these young leaders of tomorrow. M.C. Terry Terauchi didn’t screw up too badly, only a few minor glitches. Special thanks to Jeanette Mena for doing so much (as usual) in organizing this event. Kudos goes to Eddie Herrera for making sure that our club banners arrived on time. Sympathy to poor Ron Shintani, who had to pay for the dinner. And finally, thanks to Ed Kambe for the wonderful programs. Terry Terauchi Respect for Law Chair Justin Carroll 4 THE OPTIPINION GEO 2014 Respect for Law Japanese American Optimist Club of Los Angeles Celebrate JAOs 60th Anniversary and Honor Our JAO Founder’s Hawaiian Luau Proceeds to Benefit JAO Youth Programs! Location: Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 East First St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2014 Aloha Cocktails: 5:30 pm Dinner: 6:00pm Entertainment: 7:30 pm For Ticket Information, Please Contact Jerry Fukui at 213-626-0441 or [email protected] Please Reserve My Tickets for the JAO Hawaiian Luau on June 21, 2014 Mail Order Deadline: June 6, 2014 ___ Corp Table @ $500 General Tickets: ___ Adult @ $35 ___ Children @ $15 (Reserved Seating for 10) Name/Org _________________________________________________ Total $ ________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ Please Mail Completed Order Form and Check (Payable to JA Optimist Foundation) By June 6, 2014 to JAO Luau, c/o Jerry Fukui, 707 Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 cart" 2014, Ttri On Sale Now! Saturday June 28 Presale Coupon with free raffle ticket at the;.JCI office 12 noon to 310)324•6611 Delicio u s Food Sunday itrire,29 Fresh Produce Games Arts and Crafts Sale Art and Cultural Displays Hourly Raffle Drawings Bingo 'Live Entertainment Whit0Elephant Sale Set. 5pm to 9pm Sun. 4pm to 7:00pm rden.-1 liknds•on Activitia-s .i.-111.111.pe.il Cult u I ns 1Y64 IN, 162nd St. ■ Carclona, CA 901247 310,324,6611 ■ InfaCPKI-gardena.org wwilvw.jel-gard'effla_org ■ wieww_Faciabook.comiGVKI SponscirF HAWAIIAN UnionBank . Celebrating 150 years Plant Sale 96th Optimist International Convention JULY 10 – 12, 2014 From the moment you walk through the doors of Caesars Palace, you’ll understand why this iconic Las Vegas luxury hotel sets the standard for opulent details, impeccable service and lavish Las Vegas accommodations. Special touches make the difference between an ordinary visit to Vegas and a spectacular experience – and it’s all yours at Caesars Palace. With up to 15 restaurants to choose from including Restaurant Guy Savoy, the only place in America to experience the elegant cuisine of Guy Savoy, one of France’s most revered and award-winning Chefs. The Coliseum at Caesars Palace has been known to host performers such as World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer Elton John and Celine Dion, one of the most immediately recognized, widely respected and successful performers in pop music history. Agenda Click here to find out what activities will be conducted during the 96th annual convention. Registration Online registration is now open. To register online, click here. For Members who prefer to register by mail or fax, click here for the registration form. Registration for College Club Members is available here. Housing Reservation Options By Phone -- call the hotel booking center toll free at (866) 227-5944. Be sure to mention group code SCOIN4 and that you are attending the Optimist International Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, July 2014. Group Name: Optimist International Group Code: SCOIN4 Online – to reserve a hotel room online, click here. General Information Learn more about the details of the upcoming annual convention. Future Conventions Optimist International has its sights set on a few great destinations over the next several years. 2015 -- New Orleans, LA 2016 -- Quebec City, QC 2017 -- To Be Determined 2018 -- Ottawa, ON ttiktikl"ezikiktttikticttlkikligifilk lk lit Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California .1 k lk It HO'IDLAULE'A 2014 irt 1k It ALONDRA PARK It It It lk lk jt lk lk lk lk lk it ir (lattteTen Resloncl.C.,OPPch Blvel/Manlipit4.0131n1, And Prairie ik Avenue/Crenshaw Blvd.) Alk lk jai{July} 1S-20, 20124 ar It 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P,M T lk ilk lk lk 14 lk lk 41k lk t t lk ik LAWNDALE, CALIFORNIA ENTERTAINMENT-BOUTIQUES BOOTHS GAMES - FOOD BOOTHS FREE HEALTH SCREENING For more information visit us on our website at INWW.HICCSC.org t t lk lk ik lk It. lk lk lk ik lk ik tftlictlittttigitticliTttlittlIbrtliklict 9 THE OPTIPINION President .......................................... Charles Zimmer Vice President ......................................Justin Carroll Vice President ........................................ Bill Coonce Secretary ......................................... Stacy Cascadden Treasurer ............................................. Jason Coonce IPP .................................................. Stacy Cascadden BOARD OF DIRECTORS First Year Members Second Year Members Jun Goeku Ed Herrera Ron Shintani Dave Allen Jim Carroll Sid Halushka EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Jim Carroll-Chairman Jeanette Mena -Assistant Anthony Carroll - Photographer PROMISE YOURSELF: To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. —Christian D. Larson THE OPTIPINION P.O. BOX 2132 GARDENA, CA 90247 June 15th PSWD 2013-2014 THEME To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.