Aloha HCJ Ohana, Happy Holidays! It has been a pleasure to have served you as the 69th President of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees. I wish you and your families a wonderful, restful holiday season! Looking back, our chapter has accomplished within this past year. While many of our members aged out, we’ve recruited and increased …
Aloha HCJ Ohana, Whether you are celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday season with your friends and family, or at work with coworkers as we enter the final rounds of this year’s election season, there is so much to be thankful for. While each year brings about its own trials and tribulations, it is comforting to remember …
Aloha HCJ Ohana, Happy Halloween! There aren’t many things spookier than the unknown–the uncertainty of major life decisions, the unknown factors in deciding on the next steps to take in your professional career… while life seems to be this giant glob of uncertainty that –let’s be real–doesn’t necessarily only appear during Halloween, it certainly does …
Aloha HCJ Ohana, “May we live long and share the beauty of the moon together, even if we are hundreds of miles apart.” Su Shi One of the most significant Chinese cultural celebrations, the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, stems from years of traditional celebrations surrounding family, friends, and shared experiences. Through thick and thin, family is …
The news was quite literally buzzing with news about several HCJ events this month! What a wonderful time for our chapter as the hard work and dedication of our members were recognized by local television and radio stations. For those who may not be familiar, HCJ is home to several signature projects such as the …
Happy Summer HCJ! There are few pivotal moments in the year that a chapter relies on to maintain its course for the rest of the year–and July is one of them. While the urge to take a summer vacation personally overwhelms me at times, trainings, activities, and other developmental opportunities go on. Iwant to thank …
Aloha HCJ Friends & Family, Can you believe almost half the year is almost gone? Looking back on the past handful of months, we as a chapter have accomplished so much in so little time. Our chapter membership has grown by nearly 20% and all of our activities have been in-person so far–a goal that …
Written by HCJ Executive Vice President Alena Auyoung From June 2022 NewsDragon magazine After having attended HCJ GMMs since the summer of 2020, I have to say that the May 2022 meeting was one of my favorites. Moderated by HCJ Director Colby Pacupac, four panelists were led through a discussion about their personal values, leadership …
By Sarah Liu, Miss Chinese Hawaii Princess (interviewed by Edmar “Izzy” Castillo) From May 2022 NewsDragon magazine Tell me about the volunteering event you and HCJ members completed. The Tuxes and Tails event is one of the Hawaiian Humane Societies biggest fundraising event held annually. They invite many distinguished guests to partake in a variety …
ICYMI: My name is Danicia Honda and I’m the President of the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees (and PCHS grad, c/o 2013). Wanted to share a neat story with you: This past Saturday morning, we partnered up with the Pearl City High School class of 2025 to raise funds for their freshman student activity fund. The contributions …
