Kams' Society Hawaii
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President
Aloha Kams' Society Members,
Time flies when you’re having fun. It seemed like just yesterday I was
preparing our Summer Newsletter, and here we are getting ready for the holidays. I hope you got the chance to enjoy the beautiful Summer season whether it be spending time with your family and loved ones on the beach or going on a vacation.
Lynette, Lisa, Jocelyne, and I continued to attend many Chinese
community events during the summer like the UCS picnic in August or
the Moon Festival celebration in September. It was nice to enjoy
fellowship with other Society leaders and sharing ideas for activities they have for their members.
To begin the Christmas season, Kams’ Society will be having their
annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 1 from 11:00-2:00pm at
3660 on the Rise. I hope you will be able to join us for fellowship and
great food!
Thank you to all the officers, members, family, and friends who have
helped with our events. Your willingness to serve and volunteer is much appreciated by Lynette, Lisa, Jocelyne, and myself.
And remember, if you know of anyone who meets the requirements to
be a member of the Kams’ Society, ask them to join. Please email our
Membership Chair, Jocelyne Chun for an application.
Until the next time,
Wendy Mow
Welfare
It is with great sadness to report the recent loss of 3 members.
Janie Gum, wife of past President Hing Gum, passed away on March 1, 2024. She is survived by her 4 children Edsel H. Gum (Pranee), Edgar H. Gum (Kahaunani), Elden H. Gum, Corinne F.M. Gum as well as 5 grandchildren (Imaikalani, Kamalei, Jessica, Laakea, Joey) and 2 great grandchildren (Arvo, Aina).
Dr. Ralph T. Kam unexpectedly passed away on March 25, 2024. He was President of the Kams’ Society from 2006-2007. Ralph is survived by his wife Kathy Kam, 2 children Emalani and Joshua (Vanessa), mother Tylene Dunbar and sister Kathleen Sposato and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to their respective families.
Hospitalization – During the month of May, Valerie Chong fell in her home and subsequently was hospitalized for four days. A get well card and monetary gift was sent to her home.
Mae Kam passed away on July 24, 2024, She is the mother of past president, Thomas Kam.
Private services were held and a sympathy card and monetary gift was sent
to James Kam.
If anyone has information on a member who was hospitalized or passed away, please let me know, so I can send a card to them on behalf of the Society.
Lynette Kam
1st Vice President
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Past Events
Chinatown Parade Recap (Lynette Kam): Prep Day: On Friday, February 2, 2024, 13 members worked to decorate the float for the parade. The donated flowers and greenery made the float come to life. Thank you to those who came out to help. Big Mahalos to Georgette and Joaquin Silva for providing the truck; Westley Mow for painting the Year of the Dragon banner; and Jocelyne Chun for sewing our new “skirt” for the float.
Parade Day: It was a perfect day for a parade – 50 people signed up to participate, 40 people attended, with 30 members walking and 10 float riders. Kams’ Society was again one of the few organizations who had a float in the parade and there were many positive comments from the audience. The float also allowed our senior members who have difficulty walking an opportunity to join in the festivities. Following the parade, 39 members dined at the See Dai Doo Society Hall. Dinner was again arranged by President Wendy Mow. It was nice to see the young children enjoying the festivities and getting to know each other. (see pictures in the Events Tab)
Kams’ Society Spring Banquet Recap: On May 11, 2024, the Kams’ Society held their 95th Spring Banquet at the Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant. Thank you to Jay Kam of Vintage Wine Cellar for generously donating bottles of wine. Thank you to Wendy Mow for making the favors, lucky number tickets, and for the door prize donation. Thank you to Creighton Mow and Colin Leong for helping at the refreshment table; Colleen and Marvin Lee for helping at the reception table; Lynette Kam for getting the banner; Skylar Vuong and Kasen Kau for passing out the door prizes, Leonard Kam as the master of ceremonies; and Lori Kam for helping with the reservations.
Annual Picnic was held on August 11, 2024 – 21 people attended
Upcoming Events
Christmas Party – Sunday, December 1, 2024: Our annual Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3660 on the Rise, 11:00 - 2:00 pm. Please remember to bring a gift for your child. Reservations are closed.
Chinese New Year Parade is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025. Volunteers are needed to decorate the float on Friday night. We decorate the truck at Pineridge Farms on Umi Street. Join the fun and walk the parade, its a fun event. Check out the past parade pictures on the "Events" tab. Contact Lynette to sign up.
Lisa Kam
2nd Vice President
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Membership & Scholarship
I'm happy to announce 11 new members joined this year.
If anyone needs a membership application or has any updates regarding a change in name, email, mailing address, or phone number, please let me know. E-mail me at chunbunch@gmail.com for any membership updates and membership applications.
Jocelyne Chun
3rd Vice President