SEE DAI DOO SOCIETY Chinatown Parade By Thomas Ching January 25, 2014

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1 Volume 27/Issue 2 SEE DAI DOO SOCIETY Chinatown Parade By Thomas Ching January 25, 2014 Spring/Summer At 12 Noon we met at the meeting hall to blow up over 200 balloons which fit into 12 large trash bags. Designs were drawn on the balloons and we discovered some creative artists amongst our SDDS members. We readied the SDDS banner and pole, got all the energy bars, candy (over 1000 pieces) and baskets together and made preparations for the refreshments to be served after the parade. At 2:30 PM- members start arriving at hall. After some initial photos, we walked to capitol grounds to get in line for parade at 3 PM. Time waiting in line was spent picture taking, socializing with other members, politicians and other organizations 52 members signed up for the parade and about 50 showed up, including 15 children. We had a marcher that was 92 years old and she kept up to the brisk pace of the parade. We started at 3:45 PM and we were given the 47 th parade position out of over 70 positions. During the parade, our members and kids passed out balloons, pens and candy. We also greeted fellow members, family and friends that were in the parade crowd. At 4:30 PM we got to River St, took our group picture and returned to SDDS meeting hall at around 5:00 PM. We returned earlier than anticipated and the kitchen crew had to hustle to get the food out in time. We had Jai and rice, chicken with cake noodles, Spam musubi, Hot Dogs, juice and hot tea. The president gave out leesee to the 12 lucky children present. Volunteers: Riley and Dolores, Marsha, Samantha, Jade, Cynthia, Rena, James and Norma. John, Milton, Dwayne, Robert, Tom and Judy and many others. Dwayne and Robert carried our banner the entire parade. Donors: Mrs Lyau (candy), and TECO for the Lighted Horse lanterns. We all had a great time and came in under budget. Chinatown Parade January 25, 2014 Officers: Robert K. C. Ching, President Wesley Fong, Vice President Darrren S.P. Chun, Treasurer Jeanette BK Ing N. Kuwahara Ass t Treasurer Patrick T. H. Lam, Chinese Secretary Raymond B.H. Leung, Asst. Chinese Secy. Vivian B.Y. Loo, English Secretary Beverly M Lum, Ass t. English Secy. Robert W.C. Wong, Auditor Abigail Yap-Chang, Exec Secretary Milton K. S. Yee, Asst. Auditor Newsletter: Rena Young Ochse, Editor Website:

2 Ching Ming April 6, 2014 By Robert Wong On Sunday the 6th of April 2014 under the Beautiful skies of Akaka Peak. At hillside of the lower part of Manoa Chinese Cemetery, Members, friends and relatives were participating at 10:30 a.m. paid homage to our fellow members and past Presidents who have pass away over the years, showing that we miss them all. I'd like to Thank the Members and my Committee from John Young and John Yim and the Au Brothers as well as Baldwin and Florence Au and their children and the Songs who helped in the Kitchen and Thomas Lai and his Wife also for their heartfelt and hard work in making this year s Celebration a Memorable one, if I have left anyone out, I apologize! We had approximately around Members in all. Next year I hope for more people to take part in a Filial (RESPECT) for one another and remembering them and keeping them close to our hearts. Ceremonial offerings to our ancestors Robert Wong, Chair of SDDS Bai San Ceremony John Young making offering at Ching Ming Jade Tamanaha and friend burning money and gold & silver Paper. John Yim near fire. (courtesy of Star Advertiser)

3 SDDS SPRING BANQUET MARCH 29, 2014

4 See Dai Doo Society Spring Banquet 2014 Year of the Horse Betsy Y. Lum, Chair The bursting of firecrackers and the entrance of five lions from the Kuo Min Tang Society ushered in the celebration of See Dai Doo Society s 109th annual spring banquet at the Empress Restaurant on Saturday, March 29, Our thanks to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office,Director General V.C. Chu for the beautiful bouquet of flowers that decorated the stage. To start the program, Emcee Theresa Chun introduced See Dai Doo Society President Robert Ching. He welcomed the 620 guests, families and friends in attendance. Guest speakers were Deputy Director Bruce Lin, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office; United Chinese Society President Edward Wong; and Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Betty Brow. Councilmember Carol Fukunaga and Representative Karl Rhoades presented See Dai Doo Society a Proclamation from the City and the State. Guests seated at the President, VP, and Special Guests tables were introduced by the Emcee. A special gift to the Palolo Chinese Home highlighted the event of the evening. President Robert Ching and VP Wesley Fong presented a gift of $25,000 to Palolo Home on behalf of See Dai Doo Society to Palolo Home President Gordon Au and Palolo Home Administrator Darlene Nakayama. Director Ramona Kong gave the invocation before an eight (8) course Chinese dinner was served. Members and guests were entertained by the well-known and popular group from the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars. They are some of Hawaii s most talented performers, ages 7 17 years, under Artistic Director John Rampage. See Dai Doo Society honored four outstanding senior members: Mrs. Daisy Yuk Lum Young Ching, who will be 100 years in May 2014, mother of President Robert Ching; Mrs. Ellen Yuk Chan Hee, age 96. She has crocheted colorful yarn leis for all the officers and trustees for many years. (She was represented by her son Past Treasurer Wilfred Hee.); Mrs. Annie Kim Chai Lum, age 96, a devoted Tin Gau player; and Mr. Raymond Yam Tong Au, age 96, an active member. They were presented a gift, lei and lisee by President Robert Ching and VP Wesley Fong. The 2014 officers and trustees were introduced. Past Presidents present were honored for their dedication and participation in SDDS programs and activities: William H.K. Lum, Thomas K.Y. Lai, Betty K.O.Leong, Edward W.O. Wong, Gregory W.L Leong, Baldwin K.S. Au, Dr. Riley G.C. Yuen and Marsha Au-Maxwell. Mahalo to all the committee chairpersons and members who helped to make this banquet a festive occasion: Emcee Theresa Chun; Ramon Kong; Invocation; Carol Lau, Banquet Flyer, Master List; Thomas Lai, Senior List; Betty Leong, Reservations; Treasurer Darren Chun; Hostess Florence Au & Committee; Marsha Au-Maxwell, Hawaiian Flower Centerpiece; Blossom Wong, Stage Floral decorations; Baldwin Au & D wayne Wong & Committee, Transportation; Robert Ching, lion dance; gifts for past presidents; Jeanette Kuwahara, Bamboo Poles; Wendy Chun, lisee box; Thomas Ching, peanuts snacks & Committee; VP Wesley Fong, coordinating table set-up and Committee ; John Yim, audio; Dr. Riley Yuen, photographer; Clifton Yim, restaurant table chart, table tents, table numbers, place cards; John Young, the all-around helper in whatever, and to all whose names not mentioned here, you are all wonderful SDDS members that we can all count on!! Mahalo, xie-xie-,dojay!!

5 BATTLE OF THE VILLAGES BOWLING TOURNAMENT Florence Au, Chairperson It s not too early to start thinking about putting a bowling team together for the SDDS Bowling Tournament. The Battle of the Villages Bowling Tournament is going to be on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the Hickam Bowling Center. Only the first ten teams to sign up will be able to compete. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside the office or call/text me at if you want to enter your team. More details to come in upcoming newsletters. PALOLO CHINESE HOME VISIT Florence Au, Chairperson On Sunday, June 22, 2014, SDDS will be making our annual visit to the residents of Palolo Chinese Home. We will meet at Palolo Chinese Home at 10:30 a.m. Entertainment will be provided by some of our younger society members. You are invited to stay for lunch after our visit. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the office, or call or SDDS no later than June 8 if you will be joining us. CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. ELLEN YUK JUN HEE SDDS MOTHER OF THE YEAR 2013 Our deepest Sympathy to the family of Mrs. Ellen Yuk Jun Hee that passed away on April 16th, 2014, shortly after City and County of Honolulu had a special ceremony honoring her as Mother of the Year for Traditional Taoist funeral rites will be conducted by Rev. Duane Pang on Tues., May 6th, 2014, at Nuuanu Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. til 12 noon and burial at Manoa Chinese Cemetery from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

6 SEE DAI DOO SOCIETY PICINIC DATE: Sunday - July 06, 2014 TIME: 9:00 am 3:00 pm PLACE: Kapiolani Park Picnic Areas 4 & 5 COST: Adult - $6.50, Children (12 years & under) - $3.25 Forms due: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Games Lucky number Prizes Contest win $$ - Refreshments Watermelon - Bento Desert/Cookie Contest All SDDS members are invited to enter the contest. Bring your favorite desserts and/ or cookies and win $$ CASH $$ prizes! 3 Winners in the Dessert Category and 3 Winners in the Cookie Category 1 st Prize - $25; 2 nd Prize - $15; 3 rd Prize - $10 Please bring entries by 10 am. Judging will begin promptly at 10:30 am Please note: All entries become the property of See Dai Doo Society Any questions??? Call Charlene Chang at (808) Turn in or mail completed form below with payment to: See Dai Doo Society, 1300 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI Please make checks payable to See Dai Doo Society (DO NOT MAIL CASH) Be sure to include a self-address stamped envelope, so that we can mail you the ticket(s) Tickets will be mailed only to the Contact person. cut here Submit below half and keep above half as a reminder cut here See Dai Doo Society Annual Picnic - Sunday, July 6, 2014 Name of Contact Person: Mbrship no. Phone #: Address: City: State: Zip: Adult Name/ Membership No Children 12 years *& Under Name/Age/Membership No Total # of Adult $6.50 ea = $ Total # of Children ea = $ Total Amount - $ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX (Committee use only) Date received: Amount received: $ Check no: Cash: $ Adult ticket numbers: Date tickets mailed: Children ticket numbers: Initial:

7 Dragon Boat Race Saturday, July 26, 2014 D Wayne Wong Chair See Dai Doo Society will be participating in the annual Dragon Boat Race, battling fellow Chinese benevolent societies at Ala Moana Park on Saturday, July 26, Each team consists of 16 paddlers, One (1) drummer, one (1) flag catcher, and one (1) steer person. The first SDDS practice date is 6/28/14 Saturday 4:00 pm at Sand Island. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. We encourage our members and friends to participate in this very fun event. Last year we placed second in the Chinese Division. Please come for some fun and exercise. SDDS Scholarship Notice Submitted by Wesley Fong, Chair of the Governance Committee Applications for SDDS scholarships are pending because our attorneys are making the final review and recommendations for our scholarship procedures conform to the mandates of our 501 (4) status. Applications should be forthcoming. Thank you for your understanding and patience. JACK SEN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Jack Sen Benevolent Association of San Francisco, the equivalent of SDDS came to visit our Society Hall on April 18th, Rena Young Ochse and Marsha Au-Maxwell picked them up from their cruise ship and took them for a ride through Waikiki, Ala Moana Shopping Center and Chinatown before heading back to the society hall. We also visited United Chinese Society and Chinese Chamber of Commerce. President Robert Ching, Baldwin and Florence Au (interpreted), Bill and Betsy Lum, Dr. Riley and Dolores Yuen, Raymond Leung (interpreted),ed Wong, Betsy and Bill Lum greeted them and had lunch ready when we returned. They were: President and Mrs. Chang Mun Yuk, Property Manager and Mrs. Herman Jeong, Board Member & Mrs. Lee Shao Yi. An exchange of gifts was presented to these guests.

8 SEE DAI DOO SOCIETY 1300 Pali Highway Honolulu, Hawaii Phone/Fax: CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 7 Director s Meeting 7:30 p.m. SDDS Great Hall 19 SDDS Ancestral Seek Root Goodwill Tour June 4 Director s Meeting 7:30 p.m. SDDS Great Hall 22 Palolo Home Visitation 10:30 July 6 Picnic Kapiolani Park 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Areas 4 & 5 26 Dragon Boat Race 7:30 a.m. Ala Moana Park August 10 September 3 October 1 Bowling 1p.m. 4:30 p.m. Hickam Bowling Ally Director s Meeting 7:30 p.m. SDDS Great Hall Director s Meeting 7:30 p.m. SDDS Great Hall 8 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 7:30 SDDS Great Hall Ongoing Activities for All Ages Mandarin Class Mondays 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Tai Chi Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Bingo 2 rd Wednesday 10:00 am 12:00 pm (Senior Activity for SDDS members 50 +) Mah Jong 3 rd Wednesday 9:30 am 12:00 pm. Call Shiu Wen Tam