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Big dreams and sweet memories – 40th Anniversary Celebrations The Nikkei Concerns 40th Anniversary Gala – One Community | Transforming Lives | Celebrating 40 Years was the best ever! The Nikkei Concerns Community went all out at the Sheraton Hotel Seattle, packed with almost 1000 guests ready to have a good time for a great cause. Master of Ceremonies, actor and restaurateur Yuji Okumoto led the show with style and humor. Co-founders Tomio Moriguchi and Tosh Okamoto, President Julie Ann Oiye, and CEO Jeffrey Hattori show Tosh’s hand-carved and painted plaques with the new logo. 40th Gala cochairs take a moment in the spotlight.
Many thanks to all of our sponsors, especially our Presenting Sponsor, Ito En/Distant Lands Coffee, for making this event possible. Because of everyone’s generosity, from sponsors and event attendees to our volunteers and co-chairs, we raised over $550,000.
The bidding heated up Guests warmed up for the dinner program with an impressive silent auction, wine grab, and raffle. Four silent auction sections tempted guests with over 200 items. 50 raffle tickets for fine diamond and ruby jewelry prizes sold quickly. The Wine Grab gave all guests a fun chance to win some choice wines, or for many, very drinkable wines. Many connected with close-knit and long-lost friends, happy to spend time together. And the dramatic live auction display teased bidders who were eager to win big. Continue on page 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Bidder Craig Lee proudly raises the paddle to help fund the new Home/Community-Based Services program.
Big dreams and sweet memories 40th Anniversary Celebrations
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In his own words Home/Community-Based Services
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A little golf, a little party, and a lot of community
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It’s a hole-in-one!
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In the community
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Events 8 Family album
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KEIRO Northwest 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Julie Ann Oiye, President Brenda Handley, Vice President Noriko Goto Palmer, Secretary Kevin Nagai, Treasurer Frank Fukui Brenda Handley David Hayasaka Vicki Toyohara Mukai Hideo Suganuma Bill Tashima Ted Tomita Neill Urano Dennis Yamashita Pastor Joe Yoshihara
Dear Friends, Possibilities! I can’t help but feel incredible inspiration following the wonderful 40th Anniversary Gala. The energy, the passion, and the support that were ablaze at the event were almost indescribable. Thank you so much to our co-chairs, the Philanthropy office and all the folks who helped make it such a memorable and phenomenal affair. And fitting as we make our transition to Keiro Northwest, your premier health and wellness organization. Our community came out and demonstrated a continued, deep and heartfelt caring and keiro – respect
Honorary Board Members Janet Deguchi Tomio Moriguchi Tosh Okamoto
for the elderly. One couldn’t help but be moved to action surrounded by that special sense that this is a
FINANCE, INVESTMENT, & AUDIT COMMITTEE Bruce Brundige Brenda Handley Kathy Hasegawa Kevin Nagai Julie Ann Oiye Ken Yokoyama
period along with all of you. Appreciation goes to my Board mates, Jeffrey and the Keiro Northwest staff
KEIRO Northwest News Publisher: Jeffrey Hattori Editor & Circulation: Darcia Tanabe Layout & Design: Yvonne San Luis Design
my esteemed colleague, Brenda Handley, incoming Board President of Keiro Northwest!
CONTRIBUTORS Jeffrey Hattori, Katie Kelley, Nicole Lee, Julian Netter, Julie Ann Oiye, Eugene Tagawa, Darcia Tanabe
worthwhile cause to embrace and carry into the future. It has been personally satisfying and genuinely exciting to have participated in this transformative who have buoyed me. Most of all thank you, to all of you, the Keiro Family, who keep us all going, with your kind words, thoughtful advice, financial support, precious time and energy, and a belief that we can make each day the best day and do it as one community. Very powerful. It is my distinct honor to have served as Nikkei Concerns Board President and to now pass the gavel to
With gratitude,
Julie Ann Oiye
Board President
Dear Friends, I write this letter still aglow after the 40th anniversary celebration of your Nikkei Concerns! Close to
Rehabilitation and Care Center 206.323.7100
1,000 attended the gala as we honored our founders; raised significant funds; unveiled our new logo;
NIKKEI MANOR Assisted Living Community 206.726.6460
to “Transforming the Lives!” Below is an excerpt of what I shared at the gala…
KOKORO KAI Senior Activity Program 206.726.6474
galvanized a community meet the needs of our Issei. What appeared to be an “impossible dream”
NIKKEI HORIZONS Continuing Education Program 206.726.6469 TRANSPORTATION Services 206.726.6468 CATERING 206.755.3078 HOME/COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES 206.588.4665 OUR MISSION We empower our Asian community through a continuum of exceptional health care services that are culturally sensitive.
and, most importantly, came together as “One Community” to remember and renew our commitment I think of the tremendous vision, courage, compassion, values and ganbaru spirit (perseverance) that became a reality with the opening of Seattle Keiro… and since then, NC has created an array of programs/services to enhance the quality of life of our community. As we enter a new era as Keiro Northwest… our vision is to be the “Premier health care organization for the Asian community and elders by modeling the Keiro Northwest Way with every life we touch!” YOUR health, wellness, and lifestyle inspire our transformation. We plan to be there for you every step of the way through our programs/partnerships, including our enhanced Rehab services/facilities and our recent launch of our Home & Community Based Services to assist individuals stay in their own homes! As we reflect on 40 remarkable years and begin creating a new history of service… we will do this as we always have… as “One Community, Transforming Lives.”
Itsumo ganbatte imasu!
Jeffrey Hattori
CEO
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KEIRO NORTHWEST MANAGEMENT TEAM Jeffrey Hattori, CEO 206.726.6500 jhattori@keironw.org
In his own words Home/Community-Based Services Home/Community-Based Services launched this year with the NC Club pilot program, serving 25 seniors in the Seattle/Bellevue area. The goal was to keep seniors healthy and involved in the community while they continued to live at home. The project is now complete, and we are assessing the results. Several of the NC Club members also participate in our new Home Care service and continue to enjoy the help and companionship of the kind and helpful Certified Nursing Assistants. Below are thoughts from Gary Imanishi, whose mother, Edith, participated in the pilot program and continues her involvement in Kokoro Kai, our adult day program. Gary spoke in the video for the Raise-thepaddle segment of our 40th Anniversary Gala. With the support of a very generous audience, we raised over
Tina Masuda Draughon, CFO 206.726.6510 tdraughon@keironw.org Rick Takeuchi, Human Resources Director 206.726.6506 rtakeuchi@keironw.org Patty Hiroo Mastrude, Philanthropy Manager 206.726.6523 phiroo@keironw.org Darcia Tanabe, Communications Manager 206.726.6550 dtanabe@keironw.org
$183,000. You can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMviRgARtI8.
Ibtissam Davis, Facilities Director 206.726.6558 idavis@keironw.org
My name is Gary Imanishi and Edith is my Mom.
Randi Saeter, Administrator Keiro Northwest Rehab & Care Center 206.726.6504 rsaeter@nikkeiconconcerns.org
Years ago, my mother expressed her desire at one time to keep her mother at home, but she could not. She was raising a family and
Jessica Giron, RN, DNS Keiro Northwest Rehab & Care Center 206.726.7836 jgiron@keironw.org
helping my Dad with his business, so she felt very bad that she had to put her Mom in a nursing home. And it was her desire to stay home, like she wanted to help her Mom. So, my sister and other siblings made
Lisa Waisath, Manager Nikkei Manor 206.726.6471 lwaisath@keironw.org
that commitment. If Mom can stay at home, it gives us opportunities to see her more often. I’m so grateful that there are programs like this.
Kara Mayeda, Director Home/Community-Based Services 206.588.4669 kmayeda@keironw.org
I know that funding is always an issue. If we could get support from the community, whatever it takes, I think we’re a lot better off. Society would be a lot better off. We would be in a positon to be more of a family. I think that’s important today. I think people are realizing that, that it’s very important.
Janice Deguchi, COO 206.726.7838 jdeguchi@keironw.org
Linda Asami, Community Relations Manager 206.726.6501 lasami@keironw.org Naoko Ulstein, Director Kokoro Kai 206.726.6474 naokou@keironw.org
Gary’s Mom, Edith Imanishi, with Home Care Services Supervisor Deborah Klibanoff
Ron Higashi, Manager Transportation Services 206.726.6468 rhigashi@keironw.org Ron Youmans, Catering Director 206.726.6520 ryoumans@keironw.org Keiro Northwest News, the official newsletter of Keiro Northwest (formerly Nikkei Concerns), is published four times a year. Nikkei Concerns is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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A little golf, a little party, and a lot of community The 14th Annual Founders’ Golf Benefit brought out the best in golfers and dinner guests alike, generating $100,100 overall. Many thanks to our sponsors, golfers, dinner guests, bidders, donors, committee members, and volunteers. Additional thanks to the staff at Fairwood Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you at next year’s event, on Friday, August 23. The event returns to Fairwood Golf & Country Club. We have room for only 39 foursomes, and registration is open on January 1!
First there’s golf A full field of 39 foursomes (sold out early) loved the beautiful greens of Fairwood Golf &
Team Shimono enjoyed their bento lunches and some healthy frozen grapes and granola bars at one of the many snack stations on the course.
Country Club – a new course for us this year. Golfers stayed on their game with special hole activities and snacks at 17 of the 18 holes. The scramble format didn’t discourage the five flights of golfers from friendly competition. In fact, the top five foursomes in the Men’s Division scored within one point of each other.
Then there’s the party 40+ additional guests joined the players post-golf with a lively silent auction and dinner (thumbs up for the rice). M.J. Takisaki and USI Kibble & Prentice received the coveted Domo Arigato Award. The Raise-the-Paddle segment, raising over $18,000, featured the next stage of our Rehab Renovation (upgrading the rehab resident rooms), now complete. With homemade tsukemono, courtesy of Bea Kiyohara and Ellen Suzuki, a no-risk Dessert Dash with tons of luscious sweets, and a host of golf awards, the evening was a huge hit.
Carol Shinbo and Pat Iboshi unwound from a beautiful day of golf at the post-golf silent auction and dinner.
It’s a hole-in-one! One shot, from far away, at a designated hole, in a competition. Many have tried, most have been denied, but the lure of fame and fortune are ever tempting. And it is possible, because Jessica Kent aced it and won $10,000 in this year’s tournament. 20-year-old Jessica, playing on Team Kent, sank the ball on Hole 16 with a powerful drive. She experienced surprise, joy, amazement, and validation. Her sister had recently registered a hole-in-one, but this was a much bigger win. She received her prize in September, just in time for her 21st birthday. How will she spend the moolah? On an electric guitar, of course, and the rest may fund a future business project for school. Congratulations, Jessica! She is Nikkei Concerns’ second hole-in-one winner in the last five years, and Fairwood Golf & Country Club’s first tournament hole-in-one. Hole-in-one winner, Jessica Kent, with her $10,000 check
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Sponsors DINNER
PLATINUM
GOLD Bainbridge Island ACE Hardware Osaka Garden, Inc. PUTTING Gobo Enterprises
The honor of Grand Champion went to Team Yokoyama — Captain Ken Yokoyama, Hank Lo, Wes Jorgensen, and Terry Johnson — in a tight race in the Men’s Division. Their names will grace the perpetual trophy, along with the 13 grand champions of former tournaments.
GALA/GOLF M.J. Takisaki, Inc. Furuta Lee Foundation SILVER Ann Imus of Team (Alisa) Hashimoto in the Women’s Division sank her putt.
Maruta Shoten, Inc. Noriko and Doug Palmer Union Bank
Winners
Special Awards
HOLE
Men’s Division
Closest to the Pin, Hole 3
Ken Yokoyama, Hank Lo, Wes Jorgensen, Terry Johnson
Men: Dave Ross, Jeffrey Hattori, Erik Heggelund, Casey Granston
Women’s Division
Senior Mixed: Pat Iboshi, Bruce Kaneshiro, Jeff Ko, Mun Taketa
Gail Hashimoto, Kimi Himes, Kazuko Terao, Donna Ishii Mixed Division Mark Shimizu, Roger Chikamura, Shuichi Yamanaka, Alisa Yamanaka Senior Men’s Division Harry Nishimoto, Takashi Tsukamaki, Mel Asato, Allan Fukuyama Senior Mixed Division Pat Iboshi, Bruce Kaneshiro, Jeff Ko, Mun Taketa
Long Drive, Hole 9 Men: Steve Ikeda, Gary Kiyonaga, Jeff Nomi, Hideo Suganuma Women: Gail Hashimoto, Kimi Himes, Kazuko Terao, Donna Ishii Senior Men: Harry Nishimoto, Takashi Tsukamaki, Mel Asato, Allan Fukuyama Mixed: Ann Otani, Steve Otani, Patty Kunitsugu, Wayne Nakanishi
A&A Printing Bonney Watson Clark Computer Services, Inc. Kiyo Hashimoto Richard and Kathy Miyauchi Thank You Nikkei Concerns – A. Mizuki Nisei Veterans Committee & NVC Foundation Ohashi Landscape Services Poulsbo RV PY Sugamura Jr. & Company, P.S. Riddell Williams P.S. Sakahara & Hashimoto, LLC. Justin, Jason and Mary Tokunaga Town & Country Markets, Inc. Woodburn Company TEE Pacific Continental Bank Nikkei Concerns Golf Committee
Senior Mixed: Frank Fukui, Ernie Nagai, Coleen Morisaki Jay, Bart Lemmon
$10,000 HOLE–IN–ONE
Putting Contest
Ogishima Insurance & Pike Place Fish Market
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Big dreams and sweet memories – 40th Anniversary Celebrations Continued from page 1
Live auction items appealed to a broad
Two families shared their
spectrum of lifestyles, from on-the-go
experiences with NC Club, a pilot
to hang-out-at-home. Amazing travel
for our Home/Community-Based
packages, exquisite art, rare sporting
Services program. Club member
collectibles, and wonderful party
and current Kokoro Kai participant
opportunities and experiences had bid
Edith Imanishi starred in a short
cards jumping and dancing to win the
video, and her smile won over
23 irresistible treasures. An Italian
hearts throughout the room. (Gary
Getaway for 12 (including a private chef’s
Imanishi, Edith’s son, shared his
dinner and a shopping tour of the nearby
story, transcribed on page 3.)
Prada factory) went for $9,000, and not
Hiromi Nishimura’s daughter,
one, but two lucky winners will party on
Chana Hiranaka, told Hiro’s story
with an Ayame Kai-catered dinner filled
about how their family connected through
with aloha by one of the Nikkei Concerns
NC Club and the independence he enjoyed
The look of the future
ukulele bands.
through NC Club and continues to enjoy
40 years of big events, tender moments,
through NC Home Care.
and enduring traditions have woven the
Memories of the past Two of our seven founders, Tomio Moriguchi and Tosh Okamoto, shared some memories and motivations from the early days with a little Q&A with MC Yuji Okumoto. Tosh’s story about one issei who had to bribe his pre-Keiro caregivers with quarters made everyone grateful that Seattle Keiro launched to meet the needs of our elders.
Ayame Kai and another donor each contributed $10,000 to kick off the giving with a bang. Bid numbers filled the air, and auctioneer David Silverman kept busy calling out the numbers. A portion of the funds will purchase a new car to efficiently
fabric of Nikkei Concerns. We have grown, always seeking to meet and exceed the community’s needs and expectations. And we will continue to do so as Keiro Northwest, with our focus on healthy lifestyles and comprehensive wellness.
support Home/Community-based clients’
The new logo launched for the first
lifestyles and independence.
time, balancing a bold crimson with a
Co-chair power!
cool slate gray. Crisp and clean contemporary lettering contrasted with
Our enduring thanks to all of our
Our four event co-chairs — Tomoko
hand-drawn imagery. Do you see the K
Fabulous Seven founders, Glenn Akai,
Matsuno, Sunnie Nagai, Ellen Suzuki,
within the deep red, or perhaps a dancing
Tomio Moriguchi, Tosh Okamoto,
and Pat Wakazuru — were at the heart
or bowing figure?
Fred Takayesu, Sally Kazama, Harry
of the event. They planned, organized,
Kadoshima, and Henry Miyatake.
and followed through with every facet
Although many are no longer with us,
of the 40th and literally got their hands
their unwavering faith in their mission
dirty whenever necessary. They recruited
and the community, plus their vision for
the best committee members and
the future, built a solid foundation for the
put in 100% of their contacts,
Nikkei Concerns of today, and the Keiro
know-how, and tenacity. Many
Northwest of tomorrow.
thanks for their hard work and
In support of independence
dedication.
Over 200 generous audience members raised their paddles to help fund our new Home/Community-Based Services program, for a total of over $185,000!
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A priceless Super Bowl Dreams & Memories package drew oohs and ahhs with an autographed Seahawks Super Bowl XVIII helmet, plus suite seats to a Seahawks game.
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Raffle prize winner (and event volunteer) Janice Divina showed off the goods with MC Yuji Okumoto
Sponsors PRESENTING Ito En/Distant Lands Coffee DIAMOND Concourse Concessions Furuta Lee Foundation Gobo Enterprises MJ Takisaki, Inc. Uwajimaya Board member Dennis Yamashita hammed it up with some of the staff. Thanks to a sponsorship from Cigna, many Nikkei Concerns/Keiro Northwest staff members shared in the memories of the 40th.
Bank of America – Merrill Lynch The Bank of New York Mellon GreenRubino Hansen, Hunter & Company, PC HyMARK Solutions Patricia Iboshi
SAPPHIRE Consonus Healthcare Services
JACL Seattle
PLATINUM Cigna
Nintendo of America
John Y. & Reiko E. Sato Foundation
PY Sugamura, Jr. & Co., P.S.
GOLD AARP
COMMUNITY Kin On Health Care Center
Bellevue Children’s Academy Cashman Consulting Dignity Memorial McKesson Medical – Surgical The Red Silent Auction saw a lot of bidding action.
SILVER A&A Printing, Inc.
Richard & Kathryn Miyauchi Optum
Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc. Gentiva & Affiliates Town & Country Markets, Inc.
Volunteer Merrily Taniguchi decorated the Silver Silent Auction section and almost floated away!
Officemporium, Inc.
Naoko Ulstein, Rose Dracobly, and Emily Leong of Nikkei Concerns, and translator Jenny share great opportunities with the Eastside Chinese community at the CISC Annual Senior Resource Fair.
A few brain games and balloon magic attracted the attention of many to the Nikkei Concerns tables at this year’s Aki Matsuri in Bellevue.
In the community
CEO Jeffrey Hattori and Seattle Keiro Administrator Randi Saeter answered questions and shared the Keiro Northwest story at the Asian Senior Concerns Foundation Fair.
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Events
Nikkei Manor resident Rev. Timothy Nakayama and the musically inclined staff sang their hearts out to celebrate National Assisted Living Week in September. Residents, staff, and volunteers dressed up, engaged in activities, and munched on tasty goodies all week long, including an end-ofsummer barbeque.
Shoppers checked off their holiday lists and discovered unique and wonderful hand-crafted and Asian-inspired gifts and treats at the 34th annual Ayame Kai Holiday Craft Fair. Early birds waited in a long line before opening but were rewarded with a host of sweets and tangies (that’s Kokoro Kai’s Famous Takuwan) that sold out quickly.
Guests of the Rehab Renovation Celebration tested out some of the rehab technology, and the Consonus Rehab staff stretched out in the newly renovated Rehab/Restorative Gym. Many thanks to the estate of Hammerin’ Hank Taniguchi, whose generous donation funded the reno. If you would like to check out the Gym, please contact Rose Dracobly, Marketing & Admissions Director, for a tour (rdracobly@keironw.org or 206.423.1806).
Nikkei Manor resident Misao Korekiyo savored Chef Shinya Asami’s Japanese-Italian creation. Chef Asami brought the ever-popular Guest Chef Luncheon to Nikkei Manor with a delicious and innovative interpretation of the bento. The residents, plus 40 additional diners, also enjoyed his healthy and delicious lunch. Guest Chef luncheons are presented throughout the year and are open to the public, with limited seating.
Fall 2016
A Nikkei Horizons Adventure Hiroshima, Kyushu, Shikoku, and more!
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© City of Yawatahama, Ehime
Land of Souls
family album Nikkei Horizons adventurers Carol Fujioka, Richard and Edna Koyama, and Tina Tsunehara studied Kyoto’s kyo obanzai (everyday vegetarian) cuisine with tour guide Kumie Kimi. The group tasted their way through popular and unique dining opportunities on the Fall Tokyo/Kyoto Gourmet & Culture Tour.
Edith Imanishi and Yukiko Iwai raised their heartrates and energy levels with light exercise in Kokoro Kai. Good companions make physical fitness much more fun.
Prost! Tomoko Hayes and Yone Terada clinked their faux beer steins and swigged a little near beer with other Seattle Keiro residents to celebrate Oktoberfest.
Toshi Janopol dropped a paper flower into the water to celebrate the Moon Festival. The Seattle Keiro Garden pond was painted with vibrantly colored flowers.
Saji Kanazawa loved the fancy balloon horse that she received for her birthday. Artist Mayumi Kluets created intricate and smile-inducing balloon masterpieces… birthday cake hats, a twisty octopus, a climbing monkey, and so much more. Balloons aren’t just for kids!
Tomiko Sakiyama delicately placed her Jenga piece on the precarious tower during game time at Kokoro Kai East. It may be great practice for eye-hand coordination, but it’s mostly fun, especially when the pieces all fall down!
Activities Assistant Jandie Ho and Seattle Keiro resident Koon Wong took center stage for Halloween. Residents dressed up in all manner of costumes, trick-o’-treated around Keiro, and cheered on the contestants for the annual Dance Party.
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Contributions Volunteers
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
Volunteers
Joy’s Club Kei Judd Chifumi Junior Junior Ambassador Friendship Mission Jyosho Gakuen Shiz Kaku Gail Kaminishi Dale Kaneko Eileen Kanemoto Malcolm Kanemoto Andrea Kaseguma Hatsumi Kato Gloria Kawabori Isamu Kawabori Beth Kawahara Bill Kawahara Yukako Kawai Kristin Kawaoka Kaori Kawazoe Kay & Mariko Yumiko Kayukawa Keiai University Kunio Kikuchi Ruth Kimura Rebecca King Frank Kiuchi Eric Kobashigawa Hiroko Kobayashi Koichi Kobayashi Koko (Fukuko) Kobayashi Kobe University Yoshiko Komura Akiko Kondo Pat Kono Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sara Kosugi Satoko Kubo Hitomi Kuefler Ayano Kuraishi Kimie Kuramoto Fumiko Kurose-Bretzke Sachi Kusachi Yuko Kusakabe Akiko Kusunose Emi Landgren Alex Leavitt Gayle Lee Julie Leiendecker Mark Levy Justine Leyson Tian Liang Wen Shu Lin Bella Loeb Pat Norikane Logerwell Keiko Lu Jackie Lum
7/1-9/30/2015 Terie Akada Helen Akamine Jack Akamine Kim Akimoto Marcia Almassy Ayumi Aoki A.C. Arai Marvin Aramaki Mio Asami Eric Ashihara Henrylyn Kau’i Auwae Ayame Kai Guild Genei Azama Victoria Binuya Yasuko Blachman Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Linda Briggs Janine Brodine Minako Brunelle Sawako Buchanan BUGS (Blaine Ukulele Group of Seattle) Kathy Carmichael Yaeko Cella Matt Chan Cha-No-Yu Omotesenke Seattle Dorothy Chen Fuji Chen James Chen Cherry Blossom Trio Ben Chew Chinese Southern Baptist Church Janine Chinn Edwina Choung Chukyo Gakuin Nancey Cohen Sarah Cole Jake Colter Kyoko Crawley Brandon Cullen Yoshiko Dahl Janice Dawson Elizabeth Daza Jay Deguchi Janice Divina Kazumi Dixon Yoshie Dodobara Rebecca Durham Setsuko Evans Faith Bible Church
Midori Farmer Sachiko Fitzpatrick Katherine Fry Masako Fry Naoko Fujii Sue Fujino Etsuko Fujishima Bob Fukano Keiko Fukuda Nahoko Furui Carla Furukawa Fussa City Youth Group Yu-San Gartz George Satake Asako Go Mary Ann Goto Jay Grinols Jim Grob Chelsianita Halim Ciputrianita Halim Peggy Hanada Michiko Harada Bob Hashimoto Lillian Hayashi John Hayatsu Nancy Hayatsu Kayla Henderson Beth Hidano Takako Hirai Bobby Hiraki Yuki Hiraki Takako Homma Yuka Honda Lillian Horita Cathy Hughson Qing (Vicky) Hui Vicki Hurley Akiko Ichikawa Aiko Ii Deanna Ikegami Naomi IkezawaSchoenbaum Taijo Imanaka Hiro Imoto Betty Inouye Howard Inouye Sumiko Inouye Sandy Ishihara Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University Yuko Ishimaru Arlene Iwai John Iwai Ray Iwata Gary Jang Japanese Baptist Church Japanese Congregational Church
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Victoria Lum Kuniko Mancini Jeri Mar Kyoko Matsuda Brenda Matsudaira Gary Matsudaira Joe Matsudaira Narumi Matsufuji Tomoko Matsuno Kathy Matsuura Danielle Matusalem Nancy Mayeno Meito Shodo Kai Calligraphy Association Yoko Melrose MJ Mitoma Miyuki Mitsumoto Megumi Miyajima Milan Miyamoto Richard Miyauchi Betty Mochizuki Edward Moore Tyler Moriguchi Gail Mukai Na Aikane Ukulele Band Sunnie Nagai Misao Nagai Junior Nagaki Naoko Nagaoka Richard Nagaoka Kayoko Nakajima Kent Nakamura Ruby Nakamura Sharon Nakamura Kiyoko Nakanishi Maki Nakano Mari Nakashima Hisako Nakaya Nancy Nakayama Ayako Narita Charlene Neuss Erika L.S. Nicks David Niimi Yae Niimi Mary Nishida Harry Nishimoto Belle Nishioka Xiaoyi Niu Ron Nobuyama Pat Norikane Logerwell North American Korean Mission Church Northwest Taiko Kaoru Nukui O.K.K. Taiko Bill Ogasawara Mitsuko Okada Naomi Okai
Iyoko Okano Mitsuyo Ruth Oki Okinawa students Jerry Okubo Sharon Okubo Elizabeth Olschefski Leann Onishi Akiko Osawa Aya Osias Sunkie Oye Paris Miki Optical Yoko Pearson Rainbow Chorus Yoko Reed Mineko Remillard Junko Riehl Kay Rowry William Saimo George Saito Irene Saito Sharell Sakamoto Fred Sakura Sasebo Commercial High School Hana Sato Hideko Sato Yoko Sato June Saty Kiyo Sawa Yoko Sawano Naomi Schneider Mai Schnock Seattle Betsuin Bon Odori Dancers Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Church Seattle Betsuin NWYBL Summer Retreat Seattle Betsuin Summer Kids Program Seattle Koyasan Buddhist Church Seattle Nichiren Buddhist Church Sonoe Seiber Joan Seko Naomi Sheller Grace Shibayama Jim Shibayama Mary Shigaya Mayuko Shimada Debbie Shimizu Yoko Shimizu Bill Shinbo Michiko Shinoda Marcia Sohns Song of Hope Komayo Spahr
Thank you For Making Every Day the Best Day!
St. Andrew Korean Catholic Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Lisa Stuebing Masashi Suekuni Sachiko Sugimoto Ryuta Sugiyama Gina Suguro Yuriko Sunuwar Kathy Suyama Ellen Suzuki Hideko Tachibana Eugene Tagawa Barbara Taira Kinji Takahashi Kosuke Takahashi May Takahashi Kuniko Takamura Tomi Takano Nancy Tamanaha Libby Tamura Jan Tanabe Page Tanagi Eko Tanaka Merrily Taniguchi Makiko Taya Junko Taylor Midori Thiel Eiko Toguchi Yuzo Tokita Bryon Tokunaga Ted Tomita Keiko Toulegenova Sato Mitsi Toyohara Michiko Toyoshima Anh Tran Ku-Ching Tsai Tulalip Church of God Tzu-Chi Foundation UCDS Dean Ueda Janice Urano Neill Urano Lynne Uyehara Jessica Valdez Trung Vo Suh Jiuan Vogel Voice Library in Japanese Pat Wakazuru Rosa Wang Asumi Wantz Keiko Watanabe Kerry Watanabe Shiz Watanabe Yoko Weaver Naoko Wentworth
White River Bon Odori Dancers Min-Min Wong Ella Wu Shizue Yahata Ed Yakushijin Maxine Yakushijin Patsy Yamada Teresa Yamada Harumi Yamamoto Fujie Yamasaki Jeannie Yee Ken Yokota York Benimaru Students Art Yoshida Fuyo Yoshida Ruth Yoshida Harry Yoshihara David Yoshino Gloria Yoshino
Memorials
Contributions
Ken Fukutomi Myrna Yuasa
Ken Fukutomi Anonymous Doug Kramer and Betty Hirano-Kramer Kenzo and Carol Moriguchi Mako and Carolyn Murakami Mutual Fish Company, Inc.
Charles Furuta Mary Furuta
Masako Gibbon Lindsay Gibbon
Ralph Iboshi Ed and Maxine Yakushijin
Robert Giswold Pat and Evie Hall
Shizuko Ichikawa Stan and Pilar Ichikawa
Alan Groves Pauline Sakuma
Lois Nakayama Ed Oyama
Dan Hanada Anonymous Terry and Keiko Aoki Yick and Nina Chinn Karen Code, and Maya and Ava Code-Williams Al and Jane Fujimoto Barbara Fujita The Hammerquist Family Marjorie Hattori Roy Ikeda Milton and Susan Kawaoka Miyo Koba Mits and Lilly Kodama Tats and Esther Kojima Henry and Jan Kumasaka Charlie and JoAnn Lee Dennis and Janet Lussier Amy Matsuoka Gerry and Nancy Miyazaki Paul Murakami Wash and Kathleen Murakami Fumi Nakamura Louise Ono and Nate Nouchi Jack and Taeko Poltz Patti Saito Bob Seko Janis Takahashi-Sjolin and Mark Sjolin Page Tanagi and Sharon Nakamura Ken and Christine Tanaka Margaret Teramoto Ruth Watanabe Jeff and Chris Yada Karen and Ben Yamamoto Rick and Carolyn Yasui
SEATTLE KEIRO GARDEN Murray Akutagawa Miyako Akutagawa
Rinzo and Shio Ohara Mari Ohara Robert Takeuchi Dennis and Patsy Yamada GENERAL Art Abe Ayame Kai Guild Elaine Reiko Akagi Harue Nakatani Kinuko Akagi Harue Nakatani Bob Akimoto Ayame Kai Guild Hiroko Akiyama Jeri Mar, Jackie Lee, and Gene Yee Mutual Fish Company, Inc. Michael Nakano Carol Potter Mary Takeuchi Louise and David Wright Ching Ha Chan The Family of Ching Ha Chan Ming Eng and Juliana So Dana and Jan Gerry Hoa Dang and Kim Tran Loc Tran James Doi The Moriguchi Family Chek and Helen Fong Anonymous Marge Fujioka Lorraine Blackler Lilly Nakano
Jane Hanada Roy Ikeda
Mitsi Hara Nobi and Rita Hara Hilo Hasegawa Ed and Ellen Kubokawa Jim and Hiroko Hasegawa Kathy Hasegawa Kikuko Hasegawa Ed and Ellen Kubokawa Ruth Hayatsu John and Nancy Hayatsu Hats Higa Eileen Moriya Michael Higa Marian Matsui Heisaku and Takeyo Hiranaka Betty Hirano Amy Hirasawa Pauline Sakuma Mary Yoshijima Hajime Hirata Michi Hirata Misae Honda Randle Inouye Shizuko Ichikawa Stan and Pilar Ichikawa Taeko Imaizumi Michelle Coleman Harry Imamura Rick and Carolyn Yasui Harry and Ruth Iwata Ray Iwata and Margaret Gartrelle Harry Kadoshima Anonymous Tak and Ruth Fukuchi Toshie Kanegae Anonymous Lois Kaneko Lonny Kaneko Shiro Kashino Louise Kashino Takisaki Chiyuki Kashiwagi Lillian Aoyama Mits “Yogi� Katayama Gil and Aimee Hirabayashi Hatsue Kato Lillian Kato
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Contributions Jean Katow Mel and Jo Ann Asato Duane and Sharyl Kamihara Family Kevin and Jennifer Nagai Family Louise Ono Ed and Maxine Yakushijin JoAnn Yamamoto
Frances Matsumoto Teri McLaughlin and Nikkei Manor Staff Rose Sorensen
Jane Kawachi George Kawachi
Motoi “Mo” Naito Nona Santos
Bill Kawata George and Laura Kaminishi
Katie Nakagawa John and Nancy Hayatsu
Sally Kazama Estate of Fumiko Hayashida Tad and Fran Wada Shige Kikuchi Michi Hirata Hiroshi and Peggy Kitamura Harue Nakatani James and Betty Komura Anonymous Kihichi Kono Hiromi Nishimura Judy Lew Vincent and Sally Delvecchio Jeffrey Hattori Carole Ideta Brian Lew Will and Arlene Lew Gary, Karen, and Geoffrey Low Jeri Mar Patty Hiroo Mastrude Joan Seko James Locke Victoria Terao Edith Mar Mark, Lauren, Alexa, and Lindsay Aratani Dave, Julie, Markie, and James Lock Stan, Kathy, and Jason Lock John and Mary Okada Frank, Kris, Claire, and Erin Teranishi Min and Hana Masuda Tina Masuda Draughon
Mary Hisayo Moody Randy and Linda McDonald Sadako Moriguchi Mary Dunnam
Mark Nakagawa Jerry Shigaki Kenny and Akiko Nakatani Harue Nakatani Bradley Nakatani Harue Nakatani Roy Nakatani Harue Nakatani Bob and Yoshiko Nakatsu Lisa Nakatsu Lois Keiko Nakayama Betty Hirano Fran Kato Andy Mizuki, Susan Lochmiller, and Peter Mizuki Dennis and Patsy Yamada Valerie Nishimura Alice Hayashida Ronnie Higashi Paul and Chana Hiranaka Henry and Jan Kumasaka Patty Hiroo Mastrude Joy Nishimura Ken, Rick, and Andrew Nishimura Robert Nishimura Sue Tanaka Keiko Yanagihara Akio Nishizaki Mabel Nishizaki Yoshi Nogaki Lou Nogaki Kathleen Nogaki Spector Masato Ohara Sam and Toshie Okada Meri Shimada
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Kenju and Chiyoko Ohtomo Alma Ohtomo Craig Okada Mary Yoshijima Mamo Okada Satoshi Okada and Dianna Jo Seeklander Shigesato and Peggy Okada Mary Yoshijima
Haruko Shimizu Teru Beppu Jeffrey Hattori Mickey and Yoshie Hiroo, Patty Hiroo Mastrude Haruso and Sonoe Taketa Naoko Ulstein Jeff and Chris Yada Junji and Kathy Yukawa Takeji Suwabe Akira Suwabe
Tomi Okano Sachiko Kusachi
Hiroshi Suzuki Nobi Otsuji Roger and Saki Shimizu
Asako Okubo The Estate of Fumiko Hayashida
Chisato Takagi Al and Jan Harada Family
Henry Okubo Aiko Jane Okubo Carl and Marie Ooka Kathryn Ooka Mary Osaki Tom Osaki Shina Otoshi Lillian Aoyama Jerry and Mutsumi Chihara Jean Deguchi Cindy Furukawa Joan Hirata Toy Hirata Frank and June Hori Toshio Inahara Mary Kosugi and Becky Kosugi Richard and Edna Koyama Takiko Miyauchi Steve, Chris, and Sam Murphy Mary Hori Nakamura Ruth Mitsuyo Oki Joan Seko Eiko Shibayama Betty Hiroo Williamson Keiko Yanagihara Miyoko Sakamoto Carolyn Kunihiro Fujiko Sakuma Gary and Cynthia Sakuma Kazie Sasaki Marian Matsui Mary Shigaya Ken Shigaya
Toshiko Takahashi Carolyn Paslay Yuki Takahashi Lillian Aoyama Linda Briggs Glen Kawaoka Betty Mochizuki Tom and Robin Nakashima Carolyn Paslay Eiko Shibayama Kiwamu Tsuchida Naoko Ulstein Wesley and Julie Yee Masaru and Kay Takei Rosemarie Le Clair Robert “Sub” Takeuchi Stan and Kris Hiraoka Robert and Helen Ishikawa Tad and Naomi Ishikawa Nobuko Watanabe LeMay Jolene and Steven Louie Mary Maniwa Patty Hiroo Mastrude Anne Moriyasu George Sakai Frank and June Sato Bryan Takeuchi and the Extended Family of Robert Saburo Takeuchi Louise Kashino Takisaki Jim and Yone Terada Elaine Yoshida and Pauline Yoshida Irene Tanabe Hidy Matsui Hiroshi Suzuki Tosh Tanemura Akemi Tanemura
James Tazuma Yukio and Kimi Tazuma Jiro Todo Jan Russell Frances Tokuda Aiko Jane Okubo Tom Tsubota Liane Tsubota and Philip Lecato Isao “Sun” Tsujii Kim Fukuda Susan Uchida Marc and Elizabeth Cordova Grace Uchimura Margaret Gojio Ken Katayama and Shirlee Tsuchida-Katayama Deborah Knight Teri McLaughlin and the Nikkei Manor Staff Tosh and Toshi Okamoto Jean Okazaki Kathleen Okazaki Jerry and Sharon Okubo Kiyo Scott John and Polly Shigaki Jim and Yone Terada Kazu Uto John Iwai Lily Uyeno Jean Kaneshiro Alice Waterer Deane and Barb Uyeda Elaine Wetterauer Paul and Wanda Miyahara George Yamamoto Harue Nakatani Helen S. Yamamoto Harue Nakatani June Yamamoto Jeff and Chris Yada Fujie H. Yamasaki Jean Deguchi Rev. Kiyoshi S. Yamashita Russ and Joyce Akiyama Masaye Yamashita Pauline Sakuma Debbie Yasuda Kathryn Ooka
Thank you For Making Every Day the Best Day!
Akemi Yoshida Richard Yoshida Jack Yoshida Pauline Sakuma John Yoshida Henry and Jan Kumasaka Min Yoshino Ruth Yoshino Aki Yotsuuye Coffman Engineers The Moriguchi Family Frank and June Sato Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Jerry Yuasa Pauline Sakuma Ming Yu Zhao Leon Zhao and Family
Tributes SEATTLE KEIRO GARDEN 50th Anniversary Ken and Sue Seno Hide Tachibana Honor Paul Chan Tai Chi Class Ben and Elizabeth Chan Paul Chan and Carmen Tsuboi Chan GENERAL 60th Anniversary Yukio and Julianne Kumasaka Samuel and Sue Tarica 50th Anniversary Ben and Lucille Kodama Ken Katayama and Shirlee Tsuchida-Katayama 98th Birthday Mary Yuasa Meri Shimada 95th Birthday Shizue Kikuchi Fred and Sue Kikuchi 80th Birthday Carole Ideta Jerry and AC Arai Shelley and Doug Martinson Terry and Stace Norlen
Susan Okazaki Nancy and Brian Tamashiro Stephen and Stephanie Wasson
Yukio and Julianne Kumasaka Tom and Ako Shimozato The Yuasa Family
Retirement Janice Ikeda Esther Onishi
Employee Fund Anonymous Georgetta Hachiya Brenda Handley Jeanne C. Inouye
In Honor of Yuet Shau Chan Wong Shew Ling Wong Frank and Mineko Davis Michelle Davis Jeffrey Hattori Devi Lally Mickey and Yoshie Hiroo Lisa Kunihiro Haruko Itow Frances Palmer Nikkei Horizons Elsie Taniguchi Darcia Tanabe Judy Yu Yone Terada Tad and Fran Wada Herb Tsuchiya Patty Hiroo Mastrude Yoshi Yabe Masako Laverdure In Appreciation of Jeffrey Hattori Masako Hirano-Holcomb NC Transportation Setsuko Mori Nikkei Horizons Perry and Kazuko Yano
General SEATTLE KEIRO GARDEN JACL, Seattle Chapter Joe and May Sasaki Yoshihara Enterprises, LLC 40th Anniversary Gala Mikiko Amagai Jody Clovis Jeff and Vivian Hiroo Carole Ideta Grace Kanda George and Mary Kozu
Endowment – General Adolf and Frances Spandler General Donations Anonymous (2) Carol Aoki-Kramer Kimiko Calhoun Crispin Chinn Makiko Doi Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program Etsuko Fujishima Frank Fujita Leanne Furugori William and Norma Geenty Aki and Jena Itami Doug and Barb Kanaya Morris Kanekuni Shige Kawano Yuri Kojima Bob and Ruth Loboduk John and Carol Mack May Macnab Gene and Linda Matsusaka Yukio Morikubo Tom Mukai Donald and Lillian Munakata Raymond Murakami, DDS Takenori Nakagami Garnet Nakashima Ken Norikane Joe and Diana Ohashi Eileen Okada Marlene Okada Tosh and Toshi Okamoto Kenji Okubo Fred Sakura Hiro and Kay Takahashi Jim and Yone Terada Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Shiz Watanabe Tom Yotsuuye Golf Tournament Fund-a-Need Bev Akada Russ Akiyama
Contributions Cappy Anderson and Nellie Fujii Anderson Mel and Jo Ann Asato Roger and Michelle Chikamura Evie Chung Janice Deguchi and Chris Grabowski Jean Deguchi Frank and Penny Fukui Allan Fukuyama Tamotsu and Cheryl Furukawa Glenn Gokami and Jan Tsutsumoto Gokami Gran, Inc. Brenda Handley Rik Harada Bob and Alisa Hashimoto Jeffrey Hattori Pat Iboshi Michael and Ann Imus Coleen Morisaki Jay Terry Johnson Dale and Shizue Kaku Debbie Kashino Bill and Beth Kawahara Jenifer Kimura Kohtoku Enterprise, Inc. – Hideo Suganuma Dave Kusumoto Hank Lo Don and Kiyo Maekawa Paul Mar Patty Hiroo Mastrude Gary Matsudaira Richard and Kathryn Miyauchi Trisha Morton Paul Murakami Ernie and Sunnie Nagai Kevin and Jennifer Nagai Allen and June Nakamoto Michael Nakano Chris and Linda Nelson Harry and Fran Nishimoto Jeffrey and Margie Nomi Julie Ann Oiye Tosh and Toshi Okamoto Steve and Ann Otani David Park Calvin and Sylvia Reynolds Scott Sakagami Jon and Vickie Shimada Don and Elaine Shimono Bill and Carol Shinbo Ellen Suzuki
James Takano Mun Taketa Louise Kashino Takisaki Rick and Jill Tanabe Harold and Diane Taniguchi Grace Tazuma and Bruce Brundige Yuzo and Lilly Tokita Bryon and Denice Tokunaga Ted and Janet Tomita Pat Wakazuru Steve and Wendy Woo Keith and MaryAnn Yamaguchi Shuichi and Joyce Yamanaka Rob Yano Joe and Rita Yoshihara Harry Yoshimura Kokoro Kai Anonymous Helen Adachi Asako Harrison Kokoro Kai Volunteers Fumi Masunaga Mieko Naruo Noboru and Michiko Shinoda Michiko Toyoshima Akiko Wyland Dave Wyland Kokoro Kai Volunteers S. Kikue Ike NC Club Program Yasuko Natsuhara Misako Yashima Nikkei Horizons Anonymous (3) Sumie Akizuki Marcia Almassy AC Arai Gene and Yoshiko Betz Minako Brunelle Don Chikuma Mitsu Connery Mae Deguchi May Eng Bill Evenson Haruko Felton Etsuko Fujishima Mas and Toshi Fukuhara Esther Furugori Yoko Hamanaka Lynette Kaiura Fusako Kamihara Dale Kaneko
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Contributions Kinko Katagiri and Chieko Gaylord Carolyn Kunihiro Sachiko Kusachi Phyllis Lee Jackie Lum Don and Kiyo Maekawa George and Irene Mano Miyoko Matsuda Tak Miyabe Jean Murakami Cari Murotani Joyce Nakamura Teresa Nakashima Walter and Shirley Nakatsukasa Ethel Nayematsu Nikkei Horizons Baby Play Group Seattle Mabel Nishizaki Doris Oda Mari Okumura Nobi Otsuji Frances Palmer Stewart Perry Dorothy Rutherford Naomi and Thomas Schoenbaum Koharu Sera Mary Shigaya Terrie Shigaya Meri Shimada Angela Summer Joanne Swanson Kosuke Takahashi May Takahashi Louise Kashino Takisaki Frances Tamekuni Libby Tamura Sue Tanaka Elizabeth Tanemura Peggy Tanemura Merrily Taniguchi Jane Ito Tiffany Shox Tokita Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Massie Tomita Grace Uyeda Jeannie Uyeda Beverly Wagner Yasuko Wakayama Shiz Watanabe Terrie Watanabe Tae Watson Katherine Wong Maxine Yakushijin Tsuneko Yamamoto and Donald Yamamoto
Keiko Yanagihara Elaine Yoshida Pauline Yoshida Tomiko Zumoto Nikkei Manor Mitzi Butler and Bryan Butler Reiko Hara Asako Harrison Akihiko and Tome Mihara Russ and Beth Nakatsu Tom Osaka Seattle Keiro Mihoko Casada Shek and Mai Chin Lisa Maria d’Aquila Yasuko Fukano Calvin and Lorraine Hoshibata Miyoko Kawaguchi Hyung Sik and Boon Hi Kim Thomas and Flo Kunishige Kay Matsuura Chizuko Nakao Mieko Naruo Bill Ogasawara Emiko Okada Muts Okada Tom Osaka Kunio Otani Herbert Saito Amy Shirakawa Ron Sumabat Mits and Jane Takehara Jeannine Yamashita Sue Yoshiyama James Yuasa Nobuo Yutani Bi Zhou Transportation Anonymous Naomi Anderson Vehicle Donation Program Glenn Miyamoto Steve Nomura Mark Okazaki Volunteers Associates in Cultural Exchange Atlas Tours ETC Seattle Global Educational Network, LLC Global Partners Institute Washington GPI US, Inc.
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Keiai University Mina Kiive and Josho Gakuin Puget Sound Coach Lines Tokyo Express International Co. Ltd.
Workplace Giving AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Douglas Eng Lisa Hirai Stacie Ito Bank of America United Way Campaign Alice Doi Causecast Foundation Steven Nomura City of Seattle Eric Ishino Combined Federal Campaign of King County Anonymous Linda Brandeis Ruth Hamada John Ikeda Marla Iwata Eric Kasahara Calvin Low Kristine Martin Cyndy Masada Terry Matsuda Frances Palmer Alan Quick Gerald Quintua Kristin Sullivan Greg Terada Deborah Yamamoto Robert Yokobe Costco Wholesale Corp. Beverly Akada Steve Kato Shelley Martinson Robert Taki Gail Tsuboi Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company Douglas Akizuki June Akizuki Paul Egashira Stephen Hasegawa
Eric Kato Kenneth Khoo Eydie Kooiman Richard Kuniyuki Kelly Kuwahara Debra Locke Akira Maeda Michael Mori Lori Nakahara Richard Nakatsu Cheryl Ohashi Gary Okazaki Karen Reid Ronald Sakura Carolyn Sawa Kevin Shigaya Scott Sugiyama David Suguro Lynne Tanino Victoria Terao Jana Yamamoto Warren Yasutake King County Employee Giving Program Anonymous Dennis Lock Takashi Nakano Janet Shibuya Eugene Sugita Karen Yoshioka United Way of King County Anonymous (4) Teresita Batayola Judith Daikoku Theresa Fujiwara Julie Masumoto-Joyce Robert Miyahara Richard Munekiyo Julie Okada Heidi Yamamoto Marylyn Yoder United Way of Snohomish County Anonymous UPS Foundation, Inc. Cathy Inouye Don Tsuboi WA State Employees Combined Fund Drive Anonymous (3) Paul Aoki Susan Carr John Ishimaru Mariko Kakiuchi Wendy J. Nagasawa
Kathleen Oberman Lisa Okubo-Garcila Karen Sakahara Jeanne Semura Julie A. Sharp Britton Steel Kim Tanaka-Hill Julie Tin MATCHING GIFTS Costco Wholesale Corp. GE Foundation Intermec Foundation Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Outerwall Quest Diagnostics Matching Gifts Program Symetra Financial Tableau Foundation UBS Wealth Management Employee Giving Programs
in-kind giving Anonymous (14) Adelfa Acosta Terie Akada Karen Akada Sarah Baker Linda Briggs Mitzi Butler Gui Juan Chen Consulate-General of Japan Janice Dawson David DeOrto Gayle Duff May Eng Tomoko Faasuamalie Bruce Faber Sue Fujino Barbara Fujita Fukuoka Prefectural Government Nanci Gardner Jessica Giron Jan Tsutsumoto Gokami Peggy Hanada Mary Hess Maya Heygood Mieko Hill Shino Hirai Yuki Hiraki Fusako Hirano Lillian Horita
Thank you For Making Every Day the Best Day!
Calvin and Lorraine Hoshibata Cathy and Walter Hughson Sandi Ike Deanna Ikegami Walter and Elaine Ingram Melvin Inouye Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University Jolene Jang Miriam Jue Shizu Kaku Eileen and Malcolm Kanemoto Chieko Kashiwagi Kinko Katagiri Kristin Kawaoka Susan Kawaoka and Janis Takahashi-Sjolin Arlene Kobata Miyoko Kodama Yoshiko and Heijiro Komura Pat Kono Misao Korekiyo Sara Kosugi Kimie Kuramoto Sachiko Kusachi Emi Landgren Joyce Yorozu Larson Gayle Lee Jerry and Charlene Lee Andrea Lirette Keiko Lu Victoria Lum and Randy Nye Masako Machida Mariko Mano Lillian Matsudaira Koji and Tomoko Matsuno Toshihiko Matsuoka Betty Mochizuki George Moore Anne Moriyasu Misao Nagai Mark and Joni Nakagawa Yoshiko Nakamura Tina Nakayama Yee Yasuko Natsuhara Yae Niimi Nikkei Horizons Baby Play Group Seattle Mary Nishida Margie Nomi Jerry and Sharon Okubo The Ono Family Paycom Seattle Mineko Remillard Marcia Rogers
Tomiko Sakiyama Gordon and Marcia Sako Jean Sakuma Koharu Sera Megumi Sherrill Bill and Carol Shinbo Itsuko Simpson Songs of Hope Hide Tachibana Eugene Tagawa Alice Tanaka Florence Tanaka Teruko Tanaka Supaporn Treeratpitak Jane Tsuboi Gene Tsuji Chisako Tsujino-Wells The Uchimura Family Bess Uchimura Minoru Uchimura Mariko Ueno Noriko Ueno Naoko Ulstein Janice Urano Grace Uyeda Akiko Wyland Dave Wyland Chiye Yabuki Evelyn Yabuki Ed and Maxine Yakushijin Patsy Yamada Jeannie Yee Christine Yorozu Arthur Yoshida Ruth Yoshida Golf In-Kind Giving Anonymous (3) A&A Printing, Inc. Acorn Advisors American Wines Marvin Aramaki Susan Asaba Ayame Kai Guild Azuma Gallery Bakery Nouveau Bar Sajor Bush Garden Restaurant Cake House Jeanne Chang Christopher Togawa Insurance Agency Jake Colter and Taryn Imanishi Aaron Dunaye Fairwood Golf and Country Club Food Services of America
Four Seas Restaurant Frank Lau Jewelry, Inc. Fremont Mischief Distillery Frank and Penny Fukui – Woodburn Company Fumie’s Gold Garage Billiards Gemstar International, Inc. Georgetown Brewing Company Glenn Gokami and Jan Tsutsumoto Gokami Golden Peacock golfTec Roger Gould – Bessemer Trading Co. Char Grinolds Brenda Handley Karen Hara David Hayasaka Ron Higashi and Mary Furuta Hilliard’s Beer Kay Hirai Jenny Hones Jeanette Imanishi Keli Imus Michael and Ann Imus Chris and Donna Ishii JAE Awards – Steve Hayatsu JFC International, Inc. Naomi Kakiuchi Kaname Izakaya & Shochu Bar Bea Kiyohara Janet Ko Kristin Ford Jewelry with Meaning Macrina Bakery Maneki Restaurant Bryan G. Maruhashi, DDS Patty Hiroo Mastrude Jaymi Matsudaira Nancy Matsudaira Stephanie McGuire NC Board of Directors NC Catering – Ron Youmans/Chris Manio NC Golf Committee Chris and Linda Nelson New Zen Japanese Restaurant Margie Nomi Northwest Gemological Laboratory Julie Ann Oiye Nobuko Omoto
Contributions Steve and Ann Otani, and Patty Kunitsugu, and Ray Nakanishi Pink’s Ice Cream Poulsbo RV – Pat Wakazuru Red Apple Markets – Hilltop/Promenade – Dean Hasegawa Seasia, Inc. Seattle Seahawks Carolyn Shigetomi Debbie Shimizu Bill and Carol Shinbo Sitka & Spruce Aki Sogabe Studio 904 Hideo Suganuma Ellen Suzuki Jan Tanabe Bill Tashima Lilly Tokita Bryon and Denice Tokunaga Ted and Janet Tomita Neill and Janice Urano Don Wakamatsu Terry and Ayako Yamamoto – Yamamoto Landscaping Liz Yokobe Joe and Rita Yoshihara Yuen Lui Studios health fair In-Kind Giving Anonymous (3) 25th Avenue Press – Stacey Rea A Honu World of Hula AARP Washington State Office Alter Ego Foods American Heart Association Asian Counseling and Referral Service Astavita, Inc. Bastyr Center for Natural Health Beanfields Snacks Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church C’est Si Bon Company Delta Dental of Washington Brett Hannan Holistic Family Wellness Clinic iHealthHome, LLC Integral Wellness Services
International Community Health Services JFC International, Inc. Junko Kikuchi-Chung Kinetic Sports Rehab Kokoro Kai Fumie Kumagai Fumiko Kurose-Bretzke My Green Tea NeighborFoods Overlake Hospital Community Education Saraya Canada Ltd. Seattle Balloon Decorations Seattle Go Center Seattle Kokon Taiko Seattle Office of Emergency Management Seattle P-Patch Seattle Tilth Association Sight Connection “Living Well with Vision Loss” Trilogy Chiropractic – Dr. Christiana MaiaMatthews Coco Valle Velocity Sports Rehab Walgreens Yogabliss Zevia Zing Bars and Stacey Fujimura
Omission from Fall 2015 Tayori In Honor of Tak Miyabe Mary Katayama Victor and Lilly Takemoto
We have made every effort to be thorough and represent each name accurately. If an error or omission has occurred, please accept our apologies and contact us at 206.726.6523 so that we can correct our records.
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