Saturday, August 8, 2026 5:00PM Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina 92-1001 Olani Street - Kapolei
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Aloha and welcome to the 30th Annual Walk in the Country! Tonight is a celebration unlike any other. As we gather for our signature fundraising event, we also celebrate an extraordinary milestone, 50 years of Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii. For five decades, our community has invested in something truly remarkable: the limitless potential of Hawaii’s youth. Because of your generosity, thousands of young people have found caring mentors, discovered new passions, built lifelong friendships, and gained the confidence to pursue the futures they envision for themselves. As you enjoy this evening, I invite you to remember that every conversation, every auction bid, every sponsorship, and every act of generosity represent an investment in a child’s future. Together, they create opportunities that will continue to shape lives long after tonight’s celebration comes to a close. On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the thousands of youth and families we proudly serve, mahalo for being part of this remarkable journey. Thank you for helping us celebrate 50 years of service and for believing in the promise and potential of Hawaii’s next generation. With heartfelt Aloha and gratitude,
Paddy Kauhane Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii President & CEO
Coby Barbata 2026 Walk in the Country Committee Co-Chair
BGCH Walk Committee Coby Barbata – Co-Chair Dylan Ching – Co-Chair Glenn Dela Cruz Keslie Hui
Dan Nishikawa Bonnie-Lee Pang Brian Smith
BGCH Auction Committee Bonnie-Lee Pang – Chair Lori Bettencourt Glenn Dela Cruz Monica Kirst
Shannon Nishio Michelle Taketa Allie Talavera Tammy Uy
Schedule of Events 5:00 5:30
SILENT & WINE AUCTION IS OPEN! WELCOME MESSAGE Living808’s Kelly Simek, MC & BGCA Jane Kim
7:30 8:00 8:30
SILENT & WINE AUCTION CLOSES LIVE AUCTION BEGINS AUCTION CHECK-OUT OPENS COCKTAIL SERVICE CONCLUDES GLOW STICK REVEAL
9:00
MAHALO & A HUI HOU!
Special Performances by Kailua Moon & Jasmine Kaleihiwa Band
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Menu Corner Rolls
“What The Heo” A Smoky Kalua Pork Twist Packed with Tender Cabbage “Spamurai” Spam/Egg-Sando Inspired Spring Rolls with Pasture-Raised Island Eggs, Low Sodium Spam, Japanese Kewpie, Served with Pickled Daikon and Topped with Furikake “PhillycheeseYO” Crispy Golden Perfection Packed with Tender Local Hawaiian Grass-Fed Steak, Ooey-Gooey Provolone, Caramelized Onions, and Sweet Bell Pepper Rolls
Duke’s Waikiki
Braised Short Rib Luau, White Rice, and Lomi Lomi Tomato
Yatai Sushi
Spicy Tuna, California and Vegetable Handrolls Sake & White Wine Tasting Sponsored by Island Distributing
Keoki’s Paradise & Duke’s Kauai
Togarashi Crusted Ahi, Lightly Seared and Finished with Sweet Chili Sauce & Sesame Oil, Served over Chilled Soba Noodles Tossed with Crisp Vegetables
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Aulani Signature Mickey Chirashi, Mickey-Shaped Sushi Rice with Furikake, Ora King Salmon, Local Bigeye Tuna, and Japanese Hamachi, Accented with Shiso, Pickled Ginger, Daikon, and Fresh Chives
Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina
Roasted Whole Pig, Furikake Five Grain Rice, Lomi Lomi Tomato Scramble, Pork and Maui Onion Jus, Pork Crackling Dust, Smoked Spam Musubi Brulee-Black Forbidden Rice, Kimchi Emulsion, and Torched Sugar Glazed Quail Egg
Hula Grill Waikiki
Lobster Corn Chowder, Dryland Taro Ewa Sweet Corn, Durok Bacon, Ponzu Marinated Ikura, Taro Chip
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
Grilled Lamb Chop, North Shore Creamed Corn, Kalamata Olive and Ho Farm Tomato Salad, House Made Corn Bread and Vadouvan Butter
Maya’s Tapas & Wine
Roasted Pork Belly Shakshuka, Piquillo Pepper Sauce, over House Made Garlic Flatbread, Hollandaise, Topped with Pickled Red Onions, and Micro Cilantro
Eggs ‘n Things
Chocolate Butter Mochi Rocky Road Waffle
OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Sago/Tapioca Dessert
Pepsi Hawaii
Assorted Sodas & Water
Hana Koa Brewing Assorted Beers
Kōloa Rum Company
Rum Punch Cocktail Pineapple Passion Cocktail Sweet Tea Cocktail
Hibred Beverages
Mocktails & Cocktails Ballroom between 4:30pm - 6:30pm Cheese Board provided by Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Baguettes and Lavosh provided by La Tour Bakehouse
FLYING TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE
Southwest Airlines is honored to join hands with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii as their Official Airline and Title Sponsor for the 2026 Walk in the Country Event! We are committed to uplifting Hawaii’s youth by providing support, resources, and opportunities for growth and success.
Mahalo to our Title Sponsor Platinum Sponsors Steven C.H. Loui
Event Sponsor Gold Sponsors
Altres, Inc Carolyn Fujioka Cary Spalding Central Pacific Bank Enterprise Rent-A-Car First Hawaiian Bank Hawaii Pacific Health Homegrown James Campbell Company Ko Olina Resort Operators Association Road Builders Jade Richardson Roberts Hawaii Hirano Ohana/ Servco Pacific Inc.
Sponsors! Silver Sponsors AlohaCare American Savings Bank Atlas Insurance Agency, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company Bank of Hawaii Bennet Group Strategic Communications Bonnie Pang Chun Kerr LLP Eastdil Secured Fergus & Company, LLC Group 70 International Inc. Gentry Homes, Ltd. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, LLP Hawaii Dental Service Hawaii Geophysical Services, LLC Hawaii State Federal Credit Union Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) Honolulu Construction & Draying Co., Ltd.
Honolulu Star Advertiser Howard Hughes Corporation Hunt Companies, Inc. Island Pacific Distributors Jack in the Box Hawaii Jeff Pauker Jensen Precast Kaiser Permanente Kiewit Building Group, Inc. Lina Le Locations Foundation N&K CPAs, Inc. Nareit Oahu Dermatology & Pacific Island Construction Par Hawaii Refining ProsPac Holdings Group LLC Rocket Communications Shannon Nishio Starcom Builders Inc The Queen’s Health Systems The RMR Group University of Hawaii Athletics Waikiki Health
Exclusive Live Au Kauai Golf Getaway Enjoy the ultimate Kaua‘i golf getaway with championship golf, luxury accommodations, island dining, and breathtaking scenery. From Po ‘ipū to Princeville, this is paradise at its finest.
Raise Your Paddle High! Exciting Superbowl Weekend Join the excitement of Super Bowl 2027 live at SoFi Stadium with two game tickets, roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay, and an Enterprise rental car. It’s the ultimate bucket-list getaway for any football fan.
uction Offerings! Metallica Concert Experience Attend the sold-out Metallica concert at Sphere Las Vegas with airfare, a Hilton stay, and an Enterprise rental car included. Complete this legendary rock getaway with a limited-edition Fender Player II Stratocaster Sparkle 3 electric guitar.
Sonoma Wine Tasting Travel to the heart of Sonoma Wine Country with luxury accommodations, worldclass wine tastings, gourmet dining, and unforgettable vineyard experiences. This is the ultimate getaway for wine lovers.
Escape to New York
Escape to New York City for the ultimate Broadway experience, including four nights at the Hotel Edison, tickets to MJ the Musical and Hamilton, an exclusive backstage tour, dinner at Bond 45, and a third Broadway show of your choosing.
Proudly Supports Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii
$20 ONE GLOW. Per Glow THREE WINNERS. Stick ONE INCREDIBLE IMPACT.
Three Glow Sticks Are Secretly Marked. If You Have One, You WIN!
PRIZES
• Grand Prize: Four Seasons O‘ahu Staycation – Enjoy
a two-night stay in an Oceanfront King Room, including a daily breakfast buffet for two at La Hiki Kitchen. Plus, take home a Michael Kors purse and wallet filled with $1,100 in gift cards for a shopping trip to Ka Makana Ali'i.
• Prize 1: Mystery Gift card bundle valued at over $1,200. • Prize 2: Jo Koy Live Staycation – Laugh the night away with two premium tickets to see Jo Koy live, plus a twonight stay at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and a $100 Dave & Buster's dining gift card.
RULES OF THE GLOW
• Do NOT crack your glow stick early. Early activation = disqualification! • At 8:30 PM sharp, everyone will crack their glow sticks together when prompted.
WHY IT MATTERS
Every glow stick purchase supports over 10,000 keiki across Oahu and Kauai through life-changing programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii.
Special Mahalo Accel Events & Tents Advantage Insurance Services Alexander & Baldwin Alpha Lit O’ahu Aulani VoluntEARS Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa BGCH Alliance Board of Young Professionals BGCH Alumni BGCH Corporate Board BGCH Team Bob Fujioka Boys & Girls Club of America and Jane Kim, Director of Organizational Development, BGCA Coral Photography Corner Rolls David Braman Diesel Ink Custom Printing Duke’s Kauai Duke’s Waikiki
Eggs ‘n Things Elite Parking Elite Photo Booth Hawaii Encore Enterprise Rent-A-Car Eric Schiff First Hawaiian Bank Cares Team Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina Hawaiian Electric Hibred Beverages Homegrown Honolulu Business Magazine Honsador Lumber Hula Grill Waikiki Island Distributing Jeff Pauker Jasmine Kaleihiwa Band Kailua Moon Ka Makana Ali’i Kelly Simek
Keoki’s Paradise Kerry Ichimasa Kōloa Rum Company Kualoa Ranch La Tour Bakehouse MC&A Monkeypod Kitchen Ko Olina Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. Okimoto Corporation Pepsi Hawaii Produce Alliance / Manson Produce Road Builders Servco Pacific Inc. Southwest Airlines Spectrum Engineering Hawaii Stewart Matsunaga Tammy Uy Theatrix Hawaii Waianae Clubhouse Hula Halau Yatai Sushi
Donations
Advantage Insurance Services Alexander & Baldwin Bob Fujioka Hawaiian Electric
Honsador Lumber Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. Road Builders Servco Pacific Inc.
Wine Tasting Begin your evening with unlimited wine tasting inside the ballroom, then continue your tasting journey throughout the night at the Vacation Marketplace on the Ko Olina lawn. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Alliance Board, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of wines while exploring incredible travel experiences and auction packages. Be sure to visit our Silent Auction, featuring rare, collectible, and aged bottles available for bidding. Wine glasses will be available at both tasting locations. Jeio Prosecco Jordan Chardonnay Mirabeau Forever Summer Rose Frenzy, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Marques de Caceres Red Blend, Rioja Routestock, Chardonnay Citto Super Tuscan Red, Tuscany BR Cohn Pinot Noir
La Posta Pizella, Malbec La Petite Perrire Bourgogne, Pinot Robert Hall Artisan, Merlot KRIS, Pinot Grigio Love R Rose, Provence France Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Baca Napa Cabernet
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Southwest Airlines® is proud to support Youth of the Year, Great Futures Day, Kauai Classic, What’s Next, and Walk in the Country. We believe every young person deserves a chance at a great future.
Mahalo
for supporting our children and keeping them physically and emotionally safe.
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Enter the BGCH Charitable Raf fle Today for Your Chance to
WIN A 2-YEAR TOYOTA TACOMA LEASE !!
! o c v r e S o Mahal In partnership with our generous friends at Servco Pacif ic, One lucky winner will receive a fully paid 2-year Lease on a brand-new Toyota Tacoma!
TACOMA FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:
Suggested Donation
$100
• Brand-new 2026 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab SR5 • Hawaii's best-selling vehicle for 25 consecutive years • Four doors for easy access • Seats up to 5 passengers • 278-horsepower turbocharged engine for everyday power and capability • 5-foot bed for hauling gear, surfboards, bikes, or home improvement supplies • Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 come standard • EPA-estimated 23 combined MPG • Legendary Toyota quality, durability, and long-term reliability • Built for island living, whether it's work, family, beach days, camping, or weekend adventures
No purchase, donation, entry fee, ticket purchase, membership fee, or other thing of value is required to enter this raffle, but participants are encouraged to contribute to raise funds for BGCH programs.
To claim the prize, the winner must: • Be 18 years of age or older • Agree to a Bank of Hawaii credit inquiry solely to verify the identity of the individual who will be taking possession of the vehicle. • Be eligible to obtain automobile insurance for the leased vehicle. • Meet all standard lease qualification requirements established by Servco Toyota. Official Raffle Information The Prize consists of a non-transferable 24-month lease on a new Toyota Tacoma, subject to vehicle availability.
The winner is responsible for insurance, fuel, registration renewals, taxes, excess mileage, excess wear and use, damage, optional accessories, and all other costs not expressly included in the Prize. If the selected winner does not qualify for the lease or otherwise forfeits the Prize, an alternate winner will be selected in accordance with the Official Rules. BGCH is solely responsible for organizing, administering, and conducting the raffle, including the Official Rules and all participant communications. Servco Pacific Inc., dba Servco Toyota, is providing the Prize only. See BGCH's Official Rules for complete eligibility requirements, prize details, and terms.
50 Years. Tens of Thousands of Lives. One Mission.
Fifty years ago, a group of community leaders came together to ensure every young person in Hawaii had the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a brighter future. Among those visionaries were Charles C. Spalding and Allan Young whose leadership helped establish Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii and our flagship Club, the Charles C. Spalding Honolulu Clubhouse. Together they created a legacy of opportunity that continues to change lives today. Tonight, we celebrate the founders, past Board Chairs, and countless leaders whose commitment has transformed one opportunity into thousands of Great Futures!
“Standing on the shoulders of giants”
It means achieving more by building on the past discoveries of great predecessors.
We are honored to welcome the past Board Chairs joining us this evening. Your leadership has strengthened our mission and helped create opportunities for generations of Hawaii’s youth. Bob Fujioka David Hudson John Komeiji Vernon Woo
Walter Guild Peter Hirano Michael Town Bruce Nakaoka
Special Recognition- Cary Spalding For your continued commitment to Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii and for helping preserve the legacy of your father Charles C. Spalding.
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For 50 years, our Board Chairs have helped shape countless Great Futures. Mahalo for your leadership and dedication. Charles Spalding, February 1969 – December 1982 Wadsworth Yee, January 1983 – December 1987 H. Mitchell D’Olier, January 1988 – December 1989 Vernon Woo , January 1990 – December 1991 Richard Gushman , January 1992 – December 1993 Ronald Ward , January 1994 – December 1995 Sharon Fairbanks , January 1996 – December 1997 Ron Schmid , January 1998 – December 1999 Robert Alm , January 2000 – December 2001 Suzy Churchill , January 2002 – December 2003 Richard Marine , January 2004 – December 2005 John Komeiji , January 2006 – January 2007 Robin Yoshimura , January 2008 – December 2009 David Hudson , January 2010 – December 2011 Michael Town , January 2012 – December 2013 Robert Fujioka , January 2014 – December 2014 Bruce Nakaoka , January 2015 – December 2016 Chip Hammond , January 2017 – December 2018 Walter Guild , January 2019 – December 2020 Christina Hause , January 2021 – December 2022 Peter Hirano , January 2023 – December 2024 Jeffrey Pauker , January 2025 – December 2026 (Current Chair)