Entries from July 2009

July 31, 2009

“We are 24-7, if only we didn’t have to sleep.” – Brandon R. Mitsuda

July 30, 2009

Hawaii Women’s Political Caucus Reception

On July 28, 2009, from 5:30 P.M., I attended the Hawaii Women’s Political Caucus Reception at the Outrigger Canoe Club.

July 30, 2009

Hawaii Chamber of Commerce 159th Annual Membership Luncheon

On July 16, 2009 from 11:00 A.M., I attended the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce 159th Annual Membership Luncheon at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

July 30, 2009

Hilo

On Saturday, July 18, 2009, I left for Hilo with my good friend and campaign chair Brandon R. Mitsuda.  We met up with Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Rep. Clift Tsuji, Hawaii County Councilman “Fresh” Onishi, and their entourage.
At Relay for Life in Hilo:

July 30, 2009

Campaigning McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Beach Park on Saturday, July 18, 2009

July 30, 2009

Campaign Warehouse

My house is like a warehouse for my campaign.

July 30, 2009

Rep. Blake Oshiro’s Fundraiser

I attended Rep. Blake Oshiro’s fundraiser on July 14, 2009 from 5:30 P.M. at Bonsai Restaurant at Restaurant Row.

July 30, 2009

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu for Lt. Governor Fundraiser: Aug. 26 @ Royal Hawaiian Hotel

You are cordially invited to attend
A Special Evening With
Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
Candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
2259 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
5:30 P.M. – Reception on the Ocean Lawn
6:30 P.M. – Dinner & Program in the Monarch Room
Aloha Attire 
Please indicate number of tables:
____ $6,000 Lotus
____ $4,000 Orchid
____ $2,000 Lily
Please indicate number [...]

July 29, 2009

House Journal Written Remarks: House Bill 952, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 2, Conference Draft 1

Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu
House Journal Written Remarks
House Bill 952, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 2, Conference Draft 1
Relating to Labor
Labor Unions; Private Sector
July 15, 2009
The following is submitted in opposition to the motion to override the Governor’s veto on House Bill 952, House Draft 1, Senate Draft 2, Conference Draft 1, the “card check” bill.
The [...]

July 13, 2009

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii 55th Anniversary & Installation Banquet

On Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 7:20 P.M., I attended the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii 55th Anniversary & Installation Banquet at Hilton Hawaiian Village.