August 14, 2008: I attended Olelo Waipahu’s First Anniversary Party at Waipahu Intermediate School. I made a speech congratulating them.
August 16, 2008: I volunteered at Jodoshu’s bon dance. I helped MC under the yagura.
August 17, 2008: I taped my campaign statement at Olelo in Mapunapuna.
August 18, 2008: I attended Monsanto Hawaii’s groundbreaking Ceremony at Kunia. Monsanto [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 29, 2008
August 2008 Events and Meetings
August 13, 2008
Mahalo for Your Support!
I want to thank my family, friends, and numerous individuals for their donations and support.
Mahalo to the Hawaii Carpenters Union, Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), and the Hawaii Government Employees Associations (HGEA) for their early endorsements.
Thank you to the numerous business organizations and unions for all your support such as the Hawaii Association of Realtors, Insurer’s [...]
August 13, 2008
Renewable Energy
Today, August, 13, 2008, I had a meeting regarding potential legislation on renewable energy. We brainstormed on ideas for public/private partnerships for future renewable energy projects.
August 13, 2008
Beach Restoration, Peace Day Hawaii, Waikele Elementary School, Hawaii Women’s Political Caucus
On Monday, August 11, 2008, I had a meeting regarding an up-coming beach restoration project for Waikiki beach. I had a lunch meeting with another state representative. I also had my bi-weekly Peace Day Hawaii Committee meeting.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2008, I had a Waikele Elementary School Community Council meeting. That evening I attended the Hawaii Women’s [...]
August 12, 2008
My Family
My younger sister Mia flew in from Loma Linda, California for my cousin Ryan Kaneshiro and Rebecca Pacheko’s wedding. She is a pediatrician and studying for her fellowship in trauma care. My family celebrated her belated birthday at Alan Wong’s Restaurant on Sunday. That night she returned to California. It is one of those few times, our family [...]
August 10, 2008
St. Paul’s Church, Episcopal and Philippine Independent Church
This morning I attended mass for the St. Paul’s Church, Episcopal and Philippine Independent Church at St. Andrew’s Chapel. Senator Clarence Nishihara and I presented a certificate to the church for all the community work they have done in the Waipahu area, especially the adopt-a-highway clean-up program. One of the sermons was about spending time [...]
August 9, 2008
Local 5; and My Cousin’s Wedding
Today, I participated in a forum with my political opponents at Local 5’s headquarters.
I also attended my cousin’s wedding. I did the invocation.
August 9, 2008
Happy 89th Birthday Senator Nadao “Najo” Yoshinaga!
On 08/08/08, Senator Nadao “Najo” Yoshinaga turned 89 years old. I am grateful to have him as my friend and mentor.
August 8, 2008
Wishing You Compassion, Happiness, & Peace
WISHING YOU COMPASSION, HAPPINESS, AND PEACE – PART I
My Strategy to Heal Our Soul and Keep Our Lives Positive
Dear Friends:
All the laws I create and all the monies I appropriate for our community are not complete if I know many people are still suffering because they are angry or sad. Unfortunately, policies and funds [...]
