JCCH presents its Celebration Leadership and Achievement Dinner

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JCCH presents its Celebration Leadership and Achievement Dinner
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Type: Special Event
Date: Saturday - 9/29/2007
Time: 5pm
Location:
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Coral Ballroom
Cost: See Notes

JCCH presents its Celebration Leadership and Achievement Dinner on Sept. 29
Gala to recognize Hawai'i educators and corporate honoree

HONOLULU--The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH) is honoring four esteemed educators in Hawai'i's community and a corporate honoree at its Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner on Saturday, September 29, 2007, at 5 p.m. in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. The JCCH will be recognizing educators Jane O. Komeiji, Richard H. Kosaki, Ph.D., Margaret Y. Oda, Ed.D., Dennis M. Ogawa, Ph.D. and corporate honoree Island Insurance Companies Ltd. at its gala event of the year. The Makiki Japanese Language School will also receive special recognition at this year's event. The event will also feature a silent auction and dinner program. Individual seats cost $150 each. Table sponsorships are available. A portion of the sponsorship is tax-deductible. Proceeds from the event will benefit the JCCH's education programs that share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai'i. For more information, call the JCCH at (808) 945-7633

This year, the JCCH will recognize four honorees and a corporate honoree with the Leadership and Achievement Award for their contributions to Hawai'i's community:

Jane O. Komeiji, a retired teacher, historian and co-author of Okage Sama De: The Japanese in Hawaii, 1885-1985, continues to share her expertise and knowledge through various community organizations, such as the Hawaii Nikkei History Editorial Board, the University of Hawai'i College of Arts and Sciences Nisei Veterans Endowed Forum Series and the JCCH.

Richard H. Kosaki, Ph.D., Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Hawai'i at M�noa and President Emeritus of Hawaii Tokai International College, is the architect of the University of Hawai'i's community college system, and has dedicated his life to enlarging education in Hawai'i.
Margaret Y. Oda, Ed.D., the first graduate of the doctoral program of the University of Hawai'i's College of Education, developed the State Foundation Program for the Department of Education that introduced and implemented the middle school concept statewide. She continues to make a tremendous impact in the community through her philanthropic work.

Dennis M. Ogawa, Ph.D., professor of American Studies at the University of Hawai'i at M�noa, has received numerous recognition, such as Senior Fellow for the East-West Center and Distinguished Historian from the Hawaiian Historical Society, and is also the author of several best-selling books, including JanKenPo: The World of Hawaii's Japanese Americans, Kodomo no Tame ni - For the Sake of the Children and co-author of Ellison S. Onizuka: a Remembrance with Glen Grant.

Serving families and businesses for more than 65 years, JCCH's corporate honoree Island Insurance Company, Ltd., is Hawai'i's largest locally-owned and managed property and casualty insurance carrier that generously supports numerous charitable organizations and community enrichment efforts across the state.

This year, the JCCH is also recognizing the Makiki Japanese Language School for generously and continuously supporting the Hawai'i community, while also supporting the JCCH mission of sharing the history of the Japanese American experience in Hawai'i.

"The value of a great education is immeasurable," said Lenny Yajima Andrew, JCCH President/Executive Director. "A solid education provides knowledge, a stable foundation and an opportunity to grow. For many Japanese Americans in Hawai'i, the outstanding educators in our schools enabled and inspired them to go out into our communities and excel. With this in mind, the JCCH is excited to announce this year's Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner."

The Celebration of Leadership and Achievement Dinner will also feature a silent auction and dinner program. Individual seats cost $150 each. Table sponsorships are available. A portion of the sponsorship is tax-deductible. Proceeds from the event will benefit the JCCH's education programs that share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai'i.

The JCCH's Leadership and Achievement Award is presented to a select group of honorees each year in recognition of their contributions to the community in preserving and sharing the culture, history and heritage of the Japanese in Hawai'i. Other past recipients of this award have included: former Hawai'i Gov. George Ariyoshi, Albert C. Kobayashi, U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Dr. Ruth M. Ono and most recently: Occidental Underwriters Ltd., Masao Koike, Les Murakami and Wally Yonamine.

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH), a non-profit organization, strives to share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai'i. Located in M�'ili'ili, the Center features a Community and Historical Gallery, Resource Center, Kenshikan martial arts d�j�, Seik�an Japanese teahouse and Gift Shop. For more information call (808) 945-7633 or visit the website at www.jcch.com.

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