Convention Committee
With Gratitude
We are here because of the hard work and dedication of these individuals.
The Japanese say, “Okage sama de.”
We are because of you.
Mahalo and thank you.
Sean Benito Crecent City Lions, District 50 Governor
Gina Hara Chun - Convention Chair, Crescent City Lions
Shasta Yamada - Advisor, Koko Head Lions Club
Andrew Chun – Operations Chair, Crescent City Lions
Sharon Sakoda – Registration Chair & Leo Advisor, Crescent City Lions
Sophia Chun – Fun Night Chair, Crescent City Young Visionaries
Keiko Kurohara – Merchandise Chair, Crescent City Young Visionaries
Diane Kent – Golf Tournament Chair, Akaka Lions
Akaka Lions – Saturday Night Gala
Nate Tajon – Sound System Chair; President, Crescent City Lions
Nikki Loh – Treasurer, District 50
Geoli Ng – Community Service Chair, Crescent City Lions
Jessica Histo – Community Service Chair; Founder & Director, Hawaiʻi Diaper Bank
Michele Johnson – Country Store Chair & Leo Advisor, Kona Lions
Additional Acknowledgment
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and organizations who contributed to the creation of this booklet:
Sean Valencia – President, Waiākea Lions
Pearl Daimaru – KTA Super Stores
GHC – Manono Street Marketplace
Russell & Carol Arikawa – Ginoza Realty, Inc.
We are sincerely indebted to the owner and staff of the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel for their outstanding support and gracious hospitality. We also extend our special appreciation to Linda Nago for her invaluable assistance and continued cooperation.