President’s Message
Aloha mai kākou,
大家好,
I am honored to be your 2025 Honolulu Chinese Jaycees President. It is a privilege to be leading such a renowned organization and I cannot wait to meet everyone at our general membership meetings, social gatherings, community engagement events, professional development opportunities, cultural activities, and more! This year, my vision is to plan engaging and valuable events for our members and community to participate and network in. Hopefully, these events will inspire and encourage you to engage in our community, learn about the Chinese culture, and consider becoming a Jaycee member!
The year of the wood snake is a rare combination that signifies transformation and growth. It is a time for us to reflect on our goals, plan for success and embrace personal development. This year will be meaningful to me as I continue serving as the 2024 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Queen and as the 2025 Honolulu Chinese Jaycees President. I look forward to bringing both organizations closer and forming lasting relationships with our local communities. As I take on this exciting role, join me as we reignite the Dragon and set forth on an inspiring journey!
2025 President Sarah Liu
2025 Board of Directors
The HCJ Board of Directors consists of officers elected by the general members and given the authority to make decisions on behalf of the membership. The Board leads and provides day-to-day oversight of the organization, and vote on plans of action, budgets, projects, and other activities. The Board bases its decisions on documentation and other forms of support that have been approved by the membership, as well as the JCI Mission and general capacity of the organization. The Board ensures all activities are aligned with the JCI Mission and are in the best interests of the organization. Being elected to the Board is both an honor and a responsibility. The Board represents its members and the interests of the organization in every decision. The Board must understand its fellow members’ motivations and needs and earn their respect. Look to these individuals as the role models of HCJ members so thus embodying the JCI Mission!
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Colby Pacupac
Immediate Past President
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Sarah Liu
President
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Stanley Yu
Executive Vice President - International Affairs, Business & Management
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Kenneth Huang
Recording Secretary
Communications Liaison -
Caroline "Ellie" Feng
Director
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Kent Yang
Director
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Royce Hirai
Director
Past Presidents of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees
Founder: Wai Sin Char (1953)
2024: Colby Pacupac
2023: Alena Kangas Auyong
2022: Danicia Honda
2021: Scott Kaneshiro
2020: Andrew Lee
2019: John Chang
2018: Milly Chang
2017: Sarah Young
2016: Uyen Vong
2015: Kai Zhou
2014: Ken Sum
2013: Patrick Taw
2012: Krystal Wu
2011: Anthony Sato
2010: Ryan Ng
2009: Jonathan Cook
2008: Lily Fung
2007: Shirley Lam
2006: Emily Chan
2005: Steven Antonio
2004: Yvette Hirai
2003: Kathy Kam
2002: Gerald Chung
2001: Stephanie Hirata
2000: Craig Chung
2000: Paul Chun
1999: Ging Van
1998: Mark Nakashima
1997: Wes Kam
1996: Rena Hwang
1995: Shirley Pai
1994: Karen Lee-Sur
1993: Denton G.Y. Chun
1992: Terence K.L. Young
1991: Beth E. Fong
1990: William H. Fung
1989: Gordon K.S. Lau
1988: Bruce K.S. Fong
1987: Wendall Woo
1986: Philip Chang
1985: Paul Yim
1984: Michael Marr
1983: Arthur R. Fu
1982: Howard W.H. Loo
1981: Bennett W. Mark
1980: Franson D. Tom
1979: Richard Y.S. Lee
1978: Dennis K.K. Ching
1977: Frederick H.K. Lee
1976: Brian G.L. Jim On
1975: Michael Y.M. Loo
1974: Donald M. Kida
1973: Michael R. Sen
1972: Kenneth J. Lee
1971: Wendell H. Chun
1970: Delwin P.K. Ching
1969: John K. Char
1968: Ronald G.S. Au
1967: Galen W.Y. Kam
1966: Wallace S.J. Ching
1965: Henry W.C. Chung
1964: Herbert G.K. Mau
1963: Wilfred S.F. Chu
1962: Leonard Fong
1961: Johnson H. Wong
1960: William W. Lee
1959: Roy W.K. Chang
1958: Edward K.C. Siu
1957: Henry W.C. Wong
1956: Henry K.C. Chang
1955: Dr. Gail Li
1954: Robert H.K. Chang
1953: HCJ Founder Wai Sin Char