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.
Convention Leadership & Committee
Sean Benito – Crescent 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
Berta Jenkins – Lei Chair, Mililani Lions
Blayne Hanagami – Outreach Chair / Inter-Club Liaison
Additional Acknowledgment
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the following individuals and organizations whose generosity and support contributed to the creation of this booklet.
Sponsorship Levels
Affiliate (3.75" × 2.5") – $250 Donation
Irwin P.K. Santos – Islae Computer Consulting, Kamehameha Lions Club
Supporter (3.75" × 5") – $350 Donation
Russell & Carol Arikawa – Ginoza Realty, Inc.
Sean Valencia – President, Waiākea Lions
HPM Building Supply
Partner (7.5" × 5") – $650 Donation
Bixby Ho – Hawaiʻi Cyber Lions
Mitchell Dodo – Dodo Mortuary, Inc.
Koamalu Collective (Geoli Ng) – Crescent City Lions, design donated
Palolo Chinese Home
Kamehameha Lions Club
Immediate Past District Governor Lori Inouye-Yamashita
PDG Mitch Tam & Lions Club of Kona
Champion (7.5" × 10") – $850 Donation or Merchandise in Lieu of
Legacy Champions
Waiākea Waters – Donating water for all registered guests
PID Bob Lee – Honolulu Chinatown Lions Club
Back Cover Sponsor
KTA Super Stores
Inside Cover Sponsor
Manono Street Marketplace
We are also sincerely indebted to the owner and staff of the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel for their outstanding support and gracious hospitality. In addition, we extend our special appreciation to Linda Nako for her invaluable assistance and continued support.