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President’s Message Richard Kai
Talk about a community that plays together, stays together. A case in
point was the recent hit “rummage sale” under the capable hands of Ruth
Seo, Joyce Sahara and Marcia Matsuda. This trio of Betsuin leaders took
on a project that was known to cause severe headaches, required hard
work and know-how to execute, and patience to see it all come to light.
The Legacy Endowment Fund was the recipient of their hard labor and
love; the Endowment Board supported these three with an assortment of
activities, logistics, and rallying volunteers to donate late evenings
for the purpose of building the asset base of the Fund.
Many people took part to make this event a success. Ted Yoshimura headed
the security team; Allan Hoshida contacted needy organizations to gather
up our unsold items; Valerie Fong rounded up scores of volunteers; and
Ellen Ito shared her knowledge and experience gained from the last
rummage sale conducted more than five years ago. Not forgotten was the
kitchen crew that provided three square meals a day for the volunteers.
The success of the rummage sale was evident by the amount of money
collected — nearly twice the past event, but also demonstrated hard
work, commitment and the unselfish nature of our Betsuin family that
constantly gives to help others.
There were many benefits from the rummage sale. The obvious was the
increase in discretionary funds available to the Endowment Board. Just
as important was the donation of unsold clothes, jackets, household
appliances, books, stuffed animals and a whole lot more to neighboring
churches and charitable organizations. Our invited charities were amazed
to see the collection of near-new items that were theirs for the taking.
I’m sure our donations will put a smile on the faces of those in need.
Join me to give a shout-out and big hand to all of those who helped and
guided this event from beginning to end.
Not all events go so smoothly, however. We struggle as a group to find
common ground on a few issues that attempt to divide the leadership of
the Betsuin. It’s not that we’re opposite on the solution, but rather
how to get there and when it should happen. It’s painful for many of us
to deal with issues that have become the accepted norm, possibly not
realizing the nature of the changing times in which we live, and the
litigious world that looks for opportunity wherever it may be found. We
will work through these issues as an undivided unit, though not always
do we practice patience to listen and learn the need for change.
We as Jodo Shinshu Buddhists should be aware of the nature of change,
that nothing is permanent, and to lead our lives accordingly. Relying on
historical events as a leading indicator for continued success may
ignore the changing world in which we live that is marked by cultural,
political and a negative economic climate. Certainly an option is to
wait for a “better time,” yet we cannot control events that may take
place while we’re waiting. We will work through situations that attempt
to cause a divide and will emerge stronger and more united once we’re on
the right path. Let’s allow cooler heads to prevail as we work though
the details. Rinban Bob Oshita
Hello…and welcome to the month of July. As I mentioned last month, in
Buddhism we are taught that life is a series of meeting and partings; of
holding on and letting go. This simple message has meaning on so many
levels. And if our dharma eyes are truly open, we see this truth in the
constant flow of our lives…in each moment of every day.
Last month our Betsuin parted with Reverend Kaz and his family when they
left to begin their new life with the Ekoji Buddhist Temple just outside
of Washington, D.C. Next month, we will be meeting with a newly assigned
minister to our Betsuin, Reverend Peter Inokoji-Kim.
Reverend Peter is no stranger to our temple. He was introduced to some
of our Betsuin ministers’ assistants when he received his tokudo
ordination in 2003. And since the beginning of our hosting of the YAC
Youth Retreats in the summer of 2005, Reverend Peter has been a part of
our annual retreat team.
Reverend Peter was born in Seattle, Washington and was raised spending
time in Hawaii and the Northwest. His family later moved to Rochester,
New York, where he grew up…and as a Boy Scout, he attained the highest
rank of Eagle. After high school, he attended and graduated from West
Point and served as a captain in the U.S. Army. He later worked
successfully as a pharmaceutical representative for Pfizer in Detroit,
Michigan. For the past 16 years, he has been a high school math,
chemistry and pre-engineering teacher near Denver, Colorado.
He was selected Most Outstanding Teacher of the Year this past year; and
a petition by the students of his high school was granted allowing him
the honor to call the names of the graduating seniors at their
graduation last month. There is no doubt that Reverend Peter has
accepted many challenges and he has excelled throughout his life.
At great sacrifice, he has given up the comfort of his home and life in
Colorado to become a part of what he knows is the best temple in BCA. We
truly appreciate Socho Ogui approving his assignment to our Betsuin,
which will begin in the month of August. Reverend Peter brings a wealth
of life experience with him and I know he will be an invaluable asset to
our Betsuin.
Please join us in welcoming Reverend Peter and his wife, Aileen, to our
Betsuin family next month.
Looking forward to seeing you all throughout the summer of 2009!
Gratefully,
RB
Michiko Yukawa
With warmer weather finally here in the Northwest, we are now able to
plant our garden. Fresh vegetables from one’s garden always seem to
taste so good, I thought I would attempt it again.
The original owner of our home put in juniper trees in planter boxes
four feet high to provide a natural screen for privacy. In one of the
planters, two trees must have died and were cut down, leaving an open
space of about two by four feet. I remembered that a Sacramento friend
had said it was much easier to garden in the planters built by her
husband because there was no need to bend down. Also, last year our
local newspaper featured an article on “Square Foot Gardening” in which
one planted in 12-inch squares, not in long rows. It was much easier to
maintain your garden soil, water, etc. The juniper planter seemed the
perfect solution to my gardening needs. The instructions were to first
remove the top six inches of soil in one 12-inch square and complete
planting before attempting the next square. A small area…it would be no
problem.
Equipped with straw hat, garden gloves and a small hand trowel, I
started to remove the soil. However, I found it nearly impossible. The
remaining juniper trees in the planter box had spread their roots to the
open end of the box, had doubled and redoubled back. Not one to be
discouraged, I attacked the roots, first with flower scissors, then
pruning shears, and finally, climbing onto the rim of the planter box,
with a wide shovel. Karate yells also seemed to help.
With much determination, I persevered until I could add compost,
fertilizer, sand, perlite, peat moss and rootless soil to the top
four inches of the 12-inch square. Seeds were planted, covered with
vermiculite and carefully watered. Stubbornly, I completed six squares
to complete my new garden. I’m happy
to say that the marigolds and nasturtiums thrived. The bush beans
yielded a respectable continuous crop until fall. I also had a bountiful
but mysterious crop of greens that did not look like the lettuce I had
planted but more like the weeds behind our yard! Also, the carrots had
beautiful tops but ironically, no roots (carrots). A farmer friend
consoled me that his carrots did not do so well last season, either.
This year, confident that my garden soil now only needed added compost
and fertilizer, I went out to plant my vegetables. Imagine my shock and
dismay to find the planter, again, terribly root-bound! Over the fall
and winter months, with the soil pliant and full of nutrients, the
junipers, of course, sent out new roots with ease. The trees are green
and growing! Also, the cucumbers and tomatoes are doing very well — in
their new large container pots by our back door. Since it is closer to
the kitchen, it will be faster and easier to harvest….
July is the time of Obon when we welcome back our loved ones who have
passed away. The juniper trees reminded me that I, too, am the
beneficiary of my roots. Just as the trees have hidden roots, I am the
recipient of all the unknown efforts and workings of my roots. Just as
the trees repeatedly sent out new roots, I am the beneficiary of all the
hardships and difficulties my
roots overcame and endured repeatedly. During this Obon season, then, I
can only reflect, remember and express gratitude to all of my roots with
Namo Amida Butsu.
Greeters’ Program
From The Office
Congratulations to our office staff, who are graduating from high
school: Kazuo Koyama, Jenny Kushida and Kevin Morita. We will miss you
on our staff. Keep up the good work! Church MaintenanceEd Imai
Over the past month, the following members performed maintenance on the
Betsuin’s facilities. The Betsuin is sincerely appreciative to the
following members for volunteering their time and hard efforts:
- Yuji Shinfuku for constructing enclosed, locking bookshelf; Gary
Traganza for installing the bookshelf unit outside of the main office.
- Gary Traganza purchased and installed safety light covers under main
kitchen hood.
- John Fujimoto replaced A/C timer switch in Annex classroom building.
- Roy Imura oversaw contractor asphalt patch work
- Gary Traganza for electrical wiring of two ceiling lights in the
storage areas in the balcony of the main Hondo.
- Gary Traganza for fixing restroom locks in the Annex building.
Installed mirror in library restroom and installed new soap dispensers
in the main kitchen. Last MessageReverend Kazuaki Nakata
I want to thank everyone for attending our farewell party this morning.
In May 2008, I was very busy with my 2-mont-old daughter, Kanon,
changing her diapers, giving her bath and talking about which preschool
we would like to apply for Kanon. So…I never expected that in May 2009 I
would have my farewell party.
However, once I realized that there was no chance for me to stay at the
Sacramento Betsuin after June 15, 2009, I had to start finding another
job opportunity. So I contacted the Bishop directly about my job
opportunity. My request was very simple but unusual. I said to Bishop,
“If I have to leave Sacramento on June 15, I would like to go to a
temple where I need a lot of challenges.”
Bishop was surprised by my request and he replied that “You are unusual.
Usually most of the ministers would like to be assigned to a temple
where there is less risk than their current assignment. But you are
looking for challenges, which is very good as a minister.” I smiled and
said, “I am a risk taker. Without any risks, there is no success.”
I have a dream like Martin Luther King Jr. that I would like to
establish a Buddhist preschool for our children to learn new things and
play with friends in the Buddhist atmosphere, like San Jose Betsuin or
Los Angeles Betsuin’s preschool. And I would like to offer a Buddhist
care home next to the temple so that their residents can come to the
temple anytime they want, like Southern Alameda Buddhist Church. I have
many other dreams and ideas to grow and enhance temple activities.
And finally, on May 13, 2009, only one temple responded to my dream. It
was the Ekoji Temple in Virginia. Although their membership is less than
200, they have more than five acres of temple property. And their board
members said to me, “Your idea is great and your dream has lots of
potential to build our sangha. We would like to assist you with your
dreams.” They offered me the position and they will hire me effective
June 16, 2009. So, I will leave Sacramento on June 15.
Thank you very much for hiring me as your Betsuin minister for almost
six years. Because of your great help and generous support, Michi, Kanon
and I were able to sustain our life and we really enjoyed Sacramento
life very much. Thank you everyone. I know talk is not cheap, so. . .
even though I say thank you 100 times, it is not enough to
express our deepest gratitude. So Michi and I decided to cook and serve
our curry for 400 servings to show our deepest gratitude. We hope
everyone will feel our deepest gratitude through our curry. Through this
curry serving, I realized that Reiko and Gladys and their crew served
refreshments every Sunday. We just served one Sunday, but we really
appreciate their numerous efforts to serve Sunday treats every Sunday.
If Michi and I did not do this, we would not have realized their help
and support. Thank you, Reiko and Gladys.
I would be remiss in not thanking my adopted parents, Frank and Katsuko
Hirota. Without them, I would have been lost. I cannot find the proper
words to express our thanks to them.
Also, I want to thank Meri Fong and Tak Ito, my adopted “taisho,” for
all they did for me and my family. It was a joy working with them and
learning new things and new words (good and bad!). We shall all miss
them.
Lastly, we will not be here for the Obon and Bazaar any more. But we
will never forget the people who helped for our Obon, Bazaar
construction and cooking and serving food. Thank you, everyone. I will
come to the rummage sale to help my 7th grade shift. But for now. . .
Sayonara minasan gokigen yo.
On behalf of the Legacy Endowment Fund Board, we want to express our
appreciation to everyone who helped make the rummage sale a tremendous
success. Special thanks to the committee for their fantastic dedication,
leadership, and countless hours spent to make this Rummage Sale come
together so well: Valerie Fong, Allan Hoshida, Sandy Tokunaga,
Pauline Nishina, Nancy Ito, Ellen Ito, Richard Kai, Ken Furukawa, Ted
Yoshimura, Kathy Tucker and Reiko Kurahara.
We also want to thank all the volunteers from our Sangha, families and
friends, who sorted, priced, displayed, sold and cleaned up the
mountains of donations we received, and to Reiko, Gladys and the kitchen
crew for feeding all the workers for four days.
“Overwhelming” describes the generosity of all who provided items for
the rummage sale. Repeatedly, shoppers exclaimed, “Wow, what nice
quality items you have at such good prices.” We also wish to acknowledge
the generous monetary donation and fabulous donations of plants and
flowers by Don and Marcia Matsuda.
The rummage sale successfully raised money to fund scholarships,
educational programs and projects to propagate Jodo Shinshu teachings.
It also brought together nearly 200 volunteers who shared their
organizational skills and graciously worked several hours to make the
sale possible for our community to enjoy shopping at the best “store” in
Sacramento. Several non-profit charities benefited from the leftover
items. Very little went to the landfill! We hope you feel good about
your household donations making so many people happy, and that you now
have more room in your closets and garages — at least for a little
while.
In gratitude,
Marcia Matsuda, Joyce Sahara and Ruth Seo, Co-Chairs
Masami Iwasa
In Memory of Kinue Iwasa
Masami Iwasa
In Memory of Kiichi Tomotoshi
Kaoru Bernice Ouye
In Memory of Minoru Ouye
Jim & Yuki Hashisaka
In Memory of Eiijiro Okamoto
Joan Hisamoto
Michiko Imai
Masami Iwasa
In Memory of Masao Kawamura
Masami Iwasa
In Memory of Minoru Ouye
Eiichi & Michiko Okamoto
In Memory of Eiijiro Okamoto
Koji Nishimoto
In Memory of Mother
Mineko Nishimoto
In Memory of Nobu Hamaguchi
Shuny Sagara
Kazuko Uyeminami
In Memory of Joe M. Uyeminami
Hisae Ichikawa
In Memory of Akira Ichikawa
Al & Hiroko Shimizu
Roy Shintani
Hiroko Takamoto
In Memory of Jack Takamoto
Rose Takata
In Memory of Rose Watanabe
Fusaye Yokoyama
In Memory of Raijiro Yokoyama
Mary Masumoto
In Memory of Hideo Masumoto
Hattie Sumida
In Memory of Yukio Kushida
Hattie Sumida
In Memory of Yurino Kitaguchi
Ruth Toyota
In Memory of Mikio Toyota Alan Wu
Is it July already? It does appear to be…and it is rather difficult to
believe that half of 2009 is gone. It is gone forever, never to be seen
again. Oh well, that’s just the way it goes as an undeniable truth.
Another undeniable truth is that we need to collect all the basketball
uniforms from all the players. So, if you still have a uniform floating
around your house, please get it to your team mom. We need them back by
July 1, so follow the steps below and we’ll all be happy campers:
A) All uniforms must be washed before turning them in.
B) The jersey needs to be folded and placed in a clear gallon Ziploc bag
with the jersey number showing.
C) The size of the jersey needs to be written on the outside front of
the bag.
D) The red jersey and the black jersey can both be placed in the same
gallon Ziploc bag.
E) Shorts do not need to be individually bagged. The shorts must be
turned in with the jerseys.
F) After Steps A-E are completed, give your uniform to your team mom or
directly to your division coordinator, and you are done!
Change is also an undeniable truth, and this year we are changing our
fall schedule to include a bowling league. We are trying to fit our
league in between summer vacations and the start of basketball, so keep
your eyes peeled, and your ear to the ground for more information about
the bowling league.
Obon odori and our Annual Bazaar are also truths that cannot be denied,
so please remember to come out and enjoy the Obon and remember to work
your assigned shifts at the Bazaar.
Let’s turn into the wind and see what the Bodhi Tree has this time:
Dear Bodhi Tree,
I have always heard the saying: “It’s not over until the fat lady
sings.” Where does this expression come from? Was it Yogi Berra?
Signed: Yogi the Bear-uh
Dear Yogi the Bear-uh,
This saying seemed to have been made popular by sports casters and
sports commentators when describing a come-from-behind win and that you
cannot be certain of the outcome of a game until it is truly over and
done. In March 1978, Dan Cook used the expression during a televised
basketball game. There are written references from books published
before 1978 to the phrases: “It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings,”
“The opera isn’t over until the fat lady sings”and “Church
ain’t out ’til the fat lady sings.” None of these were referring to
any sports event. Because a televised basketball game has a bigger
audience, however, many people recognize Dan Cook as being the
originator of the expression.
Now Yogi Berra is a whole different story. One of his famous quotes is:
“It ain’t over ‘til it is over.” Because it is so similar to the other
saying, many people get the two mixed up, and think Yogi Berra was the
originator. Yogi Berra was a very profound man. Hre are a few more of
his sayings: “Baseball is 90 percent mental, and the other half is
physical.” “No one goes there nowadays; it’s too crowded.” “This is like
deja vu all over again.” “You can observe a lot just by watching.” Yogi
Berra, you gotta love him.
Signed: Bodhi Tree
Important Dates to Remember
June 29-30, July 1-2:
Obon practice
July 4:
Fourth of July
July 6-9:
Obon practice
July 11:
Obon
July 24-26:
Bazaar Construction
August 6:
Skewer Beef and Other Prep for Bazaar
August 8-9: Bazaar
Weekend
August 10:
Bazaar Clean-up Marty Sakata
On June 6, Pack 50 along with Troop 50 kicked off this sizzling summer
with a cool event at the Wackford Aquatics Center in Elk Grove. The
scouts really enjoyed staying cool in the pool, sliding down water
slides, jumping off the high diving boards, and most important, the
camaraderie and friendship. Special thanks goes out once again to our
wonderful chairpersons, Teri Yasuda and Shelly Takaha, for organizing
this event. Terrific job, ladies!
On June 13, Pack 50 scouts, parents and siblings were treated to a boat
ride in the San Francisco Bay that was organized and led by our trusty
Troop 50 Scoutmaster Bobby Tanaka. The 40 Pack 50 passengers enjoyed
touring the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz,
the Bay Bridge, San Francisco waterfront, AT&T Park, Angel Island and
Treasure Island. What a two-hour tour! Thank you, Bobby Tanaka and Norm
Tanaka for organizing this event.
Upcoming Events and Key Dates:
June 27:
Obon/Bazaar Construction 7 a.m.-Noon.
July 10:
There will be a mandatory meeting for those attending the Pack 50
summer camping trip to Orchard Springs located at Rollins Lake. The
meeting will take place at the Betsuin at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose
classrooms across from the gym.
July 24–26:
Bazaar Construction.
July 31-August 2: Summer
overnight camping trip to Rollins Lake. Guaranteed to be another great
event for the scouts.
August 8-9: Annual
Bazaar.
August 10:
Bazaar tear-down.
Pack 50 was fortunate to have yet another successful scouting year,
proving that we can keep moving forward even with the current economy.
This is mainly due to our excellent “trained” leaders, Pack Chair Norm
Tanaka, former Cubmaster Denis Ishisaka, our incredible parents, and
enthusiastic scouts. We’d also like to thank Rinban Bob, Reverend Kaz,
the ministers’ assistants and the Buddhist Church of Sacramento.
On behalf of Pack 50, I would like to give special thanks and
recognition to Denis Ishisaka for his role as the 2008-2009 cubmaster,
as well as the 2006-2008 assistant cubmaster. His leadership, guidance
and upbeat “have fun” approach will be missed by all.
Pack 50 would like to also thank Miiko Fujii for her many years of
dedicated service as pack secretary. Finally, we would like to welcome
Sallie Dair and Debbie Yokota to key roles on the parent committee.
Sallie is the new secretary and Debbie is our new risk management chair.
Also, assisting me this year as assistant cubmasters are Daryl Wong and
Glen Kumamoto. I look forward to working with the leaders to culminate
another successful year!
Happy Holidays to everyone from Pack 50! Masako Thomas
Sakura Gakuen Adult classes (Monday evenings)
Registration for Fall Semester: Monday, August 24, 6 p.m.
20% Discount on Tuition for Sacramento Betsuin members!
Fall Semester is from September 14, 2009 to January 25, 2010.
Our classes are designed for busy people like you: once a week,
friendly, small class sizes. Offering classes for beginners up to kanji
level 3. All teachers are native Japanese, experienced and have teaching
credentials. Tuition is $160 per semester class, but church members will
get 20% off. Registration fee for a new student is $10.
Please check Sakura Gakuen adult classes website. Contact Masako Thomas
at (916) 482-8770, or sakurahanami@hotmail.com. Ken Furukawa
“Thanks for all of the help and guidance.”
That is the nutshell version of Richard Kai’s farewell announcement at
the Dharma School picnic service June 14. After 10 years he has moved on
and is Betsuin president, and the baton has passed on to me. I do not
plan to drop it, and I will depend upon the Dharma School Board,
teachers, students and parents, to help keep this program “the best in
BCA” (RB). Dharma School requires a lot of work from everyone to make it
happen. However, I especially want to thank outgoing treasurer Ken
Koyama, prior/current/future registrar Carol Tamai, assistant
superintendent and first grade teacher Valerie Fong and incoming
treasurer Derek Ikami for staying engaged and stepping up to the plate
again.
At the picnic service we recognized our graduating high school seniors,
and a few of them accepted BCA certificates and told us where they will
be attending college. In addition, many of our seniors received
scholarships from the Betsuin and most of them received a matching
scholarship from the Ronald McDonald House Charities. If any of our
graduating high school seniors do not receive their BCA certificate in
the mail or hand delivered by a family friend over the next two weeks,
please let me and/or Ms. Tamai know so we can try to get another
produced.
Bazaar Outdoor Eating Area Table Bussing Schedule
Time Class on Saturday
Class on Sunday
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nursery 1 parents
Nursery 2 parents
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Kindergarten parents
1st grade parents
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
2nd grade parents
3rd grade parents
4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
4th grade parents 5th
grade parents
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
6th grade parents 7th
grade parents
7:30 p.m. closing
8th grade students
9th-12th grade students
Announcement for Teacher and TA Positions
The 11th-12th grade “In Search Of...” class needs a teacher or teacher
team for next year. Understandably this is a challenging class to teach,
but it might be a fun seminar experience! An alternative to a single
teacher or teacher team may be parent speaker/coordinators to address
Jodo Shinshu, Buddhism, career, life choices and other topics on a
rotating basis. Think about it!
Adult assistant Dharma School teacher opportunities are available for a
couple of classes too.
A few 10th-12th grade students are needed to TA the 7th and 8th grade
classes. If you are interested, please send me a short letter or e-mail
so that I can list you for consideration at the first Dharma School
teacher meeting and contact Norman Tanaka if you are specifically
interested in the 7th grade class.
Students in 9th-12th grade interested in TA positions in other classes
should contact teachers to assess the need. A letter or e-mail is also
needed by me or Valerie Fong to list you for the Dharma School teacher
meeting. Returning TAs need only to confirm their continuation with the
teachers.
Occasionally, assignments may be changed to fill needs for other
classes.
As you can see, a lot is going on during this summer break before the
next Dharma School term. See you at Obon and Bazaar!
Ken Furukawa
kfuruk@aol.com
Donations
Dharma School “Courtyard” gratefully acknowledges donations from the
following:
Kindergarten Class
4th Grade Class
Michael & Susan Bennett
Brownies 3
Ted Fukui
Masateru Hashimoto & Family
Ruth Hayashi
Irene Hoshiko
Randall Ishida
Fumie Ishihara
Ellen Ito
Kaye Kato
Molly Kimura
Utako Kimura
Frances Kondo & Family
Drs. Mark & Lieu
Matsuyama Scouts Exchange Program
Yutaka & Sakaye Nishikawa
Eleanor Nobuye
Senator Lions Club
Tomi Tanaka Boy ScoutsMarkus Mar-Liu Girl Scouts Troop 569Wendy Wong, Senior 1
Greetings from Girl Scouts Troop 569…Have a wonderful summer!
Brownies 4
had a great time at our end-of-the-year party at the “I Made It” store
in Elk Grove. They had fun painting ceramics, eating pizza and spending
time with each other. A huge thank you to all the parents for supporting
the girls and making their scouting year enjoyable! We had a wonderful
year as first-time Brownies and are looking forward to meeting again in
the fall!
Brownies 2
really enjoyed “crossing the bridge” to Juniors at our Bridging
Ceremony. We are now ready to be Juniors! Our summertime activity this
year was going to the Lion King musical in Sacramento. The girls had a
wonderful time seeing each other again over the summer and really
enjoyed the show. We will see all of our fellow Girl Scouts in the fall!
Brownies 1
completed the People Are Talking, Friends Are Fun, Healthy Habits, and
Manners Try-Its. The girls also completed their required activities to
bridge from Brownies to Juniors. The girls and parents of Brownies 1
send huge thank yous to the girls, leaders and parents of Juniors 3,
Tony and Lisa Cooper’s awesome troop! The girls had a wonderful time
working with the Junior girls and learned so much from them. They all
look forward to the beginning of their first year as Junior Girl Scouts.
Cadettes 2
had their end-of-year party at the end of May. The girls went to a movie
and dinner.
Seniors 5
girls enjoyed a sushi cooking class taught by Koichi Mizushima at Kamon
Restaurant. They learned how to roll California rolls and make sushi by
saying, “Kung Fu Panda.” Koichi made it very enjoyable for the girls and
explained how important it is to make the sushi appear appetizing and
presentable. The cooking class inspired the girls to organize a cooking
and tasting meeting. Each girl cooked an item and explained how it was
made and listed the ingredients used. They all enjoyed a delicious
potluck. Thank, Koichi, for your time and entertaining the girls. Sacramento Buddhist Women’s Association Lynn Kurahara
June’s SBWA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, June 3. It was
preceded by a farewell potluck party for Reverend Kaz, Michiko and
Kanon. As usual, there was a wonderful array of dishes. Reverend Kaz
and his family enjoyed the party. Since there was so much food,
Reiko and Patti made obentos for each person to take home.
Preparations are being made for the summer Bazaar. We will have our
first meeting on June 19 at 1:30 p.m.
DONATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Evelyn Akiyama & Family In Memory of Jack Akiyama Toshie Kobata In Memory of Mother, Yoshiko Sasamoto Sasamoto Family In Memory of Yoshiko Sasamoto Yoshiko Morisawa In Memory of Father, C. Nakayama
Fabric Outlet
Thank you for letting them make drapes
Amy Ishimoto
Thank you for get well wishes
Tak Ito
Thank you for get well wishes
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
- The summer Bazaar is coming up soon on August 8 and 9.
Please come out to help on Friday, August 7 starting at 7:30 a.m.
and Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9 starting at 2 a.m. Bring
your daughters, granddaughters, nieces and friends to share in the
cultural event of the year! In addition, they will learn the
traditional methods of making sushi that they can share with their
families for years to come.
- All SBWA members are encouraged to attend the 41st BCA
Federation of Buddhist Women’s Association (FBWA) Conference
on October 9, 10 and 11, right here in Sacramento at the
DoubleTree Hotel.
The conference theme is “Looking Back, Looking Ahead, Passing on the
Legacy.” In Japanese it is “Kako to Mirai wo Mitsumeru.” The keynote
speakers are Reverend Diane Johnson (English) from the Myokoin
Temple in Anchorage, Alaska, and Reverend Mariko Nishiyama
(Japanese) from the Lahaina Hongwanji Temple on Maui, Hawaii. The
FBWA will also be commemorating Shinran Shonin’s 750th Memorial
Service on Saturday, October 10.
Transportation to the conference will be available, for a small fee,
through ACC Rides. SBWA will be subsidizing the conference fee.
The next SBWA board meeting will be on July 1, 2009. Steve Kawano
This year for the first time in the history of the Sacramento Buddhist
Church Bazaar, we are going to solicit sponsors. The sponsors will help
to increase revenues for the annual event by placing advertisements or
greetings in the Bazaar program and on our website.
If you, your family, friend, and/or business are interested in being a
first year sponsor for the Bazaar or have any questions, please phone
Wayne Kurahara at 392-3022, or e-mail him at kurahara@sbcglobal.net.
He can provide further details as well as information about sponsorship
levels. The opportunity to be a “First Year Sponsor” for the annual
event will occur only this year. In subsequent years, only “First Year
Sponsors” will be duly recognized as such. I would like to also thank all those that came out to help at the Tent/ Light/ Obon Stage construction on June 27th. Due to the support, we were able to finish by early afternoon. Here is a list of those I would like to thank, and if I left anyone out that came to help, Thank you again.
Pastry Donations for Bazaar
Members donating pastries and other goodies to the Bazaar pastry booth,
please bring your donations to the kaikan on Saturday, August 8 by 9
a.m. Thank you. Lastly, this years' Bazaar Construction is set for July 24th at 6:00pm, then July 25th & 26th at 7:00am. We only work half days, so come out and join us! Funerals
John Sueoka Family
In Memory of John Sueoka
Genevieve Masuhara Family
In Memory of Genevieve Masuhara
Yukiyo Higashidani Family
In Memory of Yukiyo Higashidani
Elaine Itogawa
In Memory of Ray Itogawa
Marc & Susan Ely
In Memory of Teru Luiza
Winston Mah
In Memory of Mitsuye Hashimoto
Ted & Tak Ito
In Memory of Yoshiko Sasamoto
Tsutomu & Jean Ota
In Memory of Shig Sakamoto
Memorial
Kathryn Shigaki
7th Year for Harry Shigaki
Kiyoshi Hamamoto Family
In Memory of Kiyoshi Hamamoto
June Kakigi Family
In Memory of Harumi H. Kakigi
Koji & Keiko Nishimoto
In Memory of Parents
Rose Watanabe Family
49th Day for Rose Watanabe
Ron Ishimoto
3rd Year for Eiko Ishimoto
Evelyn Akiyama
In Memory of Jack Akiyama
Tsutomu Hironaka, Bryan & Joni Hironaka Family, Jim & Linda Ficenec &
Family
49th Day for Shig Kawamoto
Kathy Kawamoto
In Memory of Genevieve Masuhara
M/M Tak Kawamoto
47th Day for Shig Kawamoto
Bob Kawamoto Family
49th Day for Shig Kawamoto
Thomas & Theresa Kornelly
In Memory of Midori Fujii
Emi Koshimizu, Fusaye Yokoyama
1st Year for Shizuko Koshimizu
Ray & Nancy Nakahara
In Memory of Taizo & Matsuko Nishimoto
Gordon & Jennifer Nitta
49th Day for Michiko Nitta
Takaaki Saruwatari
1st Year for Tsuyako Saruwatari
Joann Tahara
1st Year for Kiyoshi Hamamoto
Shigeko Tanaka Family
49th Day for Rose Watanabe
Nicole Tomimatsu, Sarah Tomimatsu, Ryan Nakamura
In Memory of Uncle Harry Shigaki
Harumi Dote
13th Year for Kaneo Makishima
Denise Fujii
In Memory of harry Shigaki
M/M Roy Hayashi
In Memory of Kaneo Makishima
Stephen & Donna Hiromoto
49th Day for Rose Watanabe
Sam & Grace Ito
7th Year for Harry Shigaki
George & Mary Mizuta
In Memory of Eleanor Hashimoto
Dayton Nakahara
In Memory of Taizo & Matsuko Nishimoto
Clifton Nakahara Family
In Memory of Taizo & Matsuko Nishimoto
Ronald Oye
49th Day for Genevieve Masuhara
Heidi Sakazaki
In Memory of George Roy Kondo
Kay Shimada
49th Day for Jack Akiyama
Mickey Tanaka
In Memory of Kiki Kitsuno Hamatani Tanaka
David & Dina Ito
In Memory of harry Shigaki
Stuart & Linda Ito
7th Year for Harry Shigaki
Joe & Alice Kataoka
In Memory of Shigeo & Fusa Tanaka
Joe & Alice Kataoka
In Memory of Kanichi & Tamotsu Kataoka
Toshiko Kubo
49th Day for Genevieve Masuhara
Ben & Ine Mayeda
In Memory of George Mayeda
Betty Tabata
In Memory of Somoyo Muraoka & Roy Muraoka
Margaret Takemoto
In Memory of Kanichi & Tamotsu Kataoka
Yosh & K. Uyeoka
In Memory of Kiyoshi Hamamoto
Henry & Hope Yasui
49th Day for Genevieve Masuhara
John & Kristi Fujimoto
49th Day for Michiko Nitta
Hamatani
In Memory of Hamatani Family
Ted & Tak Ito
In Memory of WallyYoshikawa
M/M Akito Kushida
In Memory of Yukio Tom Kushida
M/M Akito Kushida
In Memory of Yurino Kitayama
Gary & Janice Matsumoto
49th Day for Jack Akiyama
Masae Murai
In Memory of Senjiro Yamauchi
Shigemi Tsushima
49th Day for Genevieve Masuhara
Tom & Jean Yego
In Memory of Ray Itogawa
Special
Ken & Sue Hashimoto
Wedding of daughter Michele to Phil Han
Lodi Buddhist Church
In Appreciation
Sacramento Betsuin Dharma School
Kaikan Chairs
Philip & Michele Han
Wedding of Philip Han & Michele Hashimoto
Marysville Buddhist Church
In Appreciation
Walnut Grove Buddhist Church
In Appreciation
Rev. Bob & Patti Oshita
Cellular Response
M/M Mark Siegenfeld
Wedding of Lynn Takata & Mark Siegenfeld
Gary Nakashima
Cellular Response
Suisun-Vacaville Howakai
Special Service
Art & Eva Kawada
Hatsumairi for Grandson, Vincent Chase Lopez
Ron & Jean Nakano
Special Donation
Mike & Aileen Nishio
Hatsumairi for Wren Shiori Nishio
George & Masako Okabe
Kaikan Chairs
Joyce Koyama
Cellular Response
Doris Kuroko
Cellular Response
Doris Kuroko
Ochigo for Granddaughter, Miya Bray
M/M Richard Lopez
Hatsumairi for Vincent Chase Lopez
Pauline Nishina
Cellular Response
Matthew & Melissa Nishio
Hatsumairi for Wren Nishio
Judy Sakamoto
Cellular Response
Stan Wong
Cellular Response
Grant & Stephanie Yoshimura
Hatsumairi for Gavin Yoshimura
Janice Tamai Kageyama
Cellular Response
Yoshiko Morisawa
Cellular Response
Nancy Hashimoto
Cellular Response
Denise Ham
Cellular Response
Gayle Hayashida
Hatsumairi for Grandson, Justin Hayashida
Gayle Hayashida
Hatsumairi for Vincent Lopez
Mike & Candace Hayashida
Hatsumairi for Justin Hayashida
Ron & Nancy Minamide
Special Service
James & Sayoko Shimada
In Honor of Yoshie Iwasaki’s 100th Birthday
K. Teramoto
Cellular Response
Clyde & Marion Dietzen
Special Service
Manji Family
Ojuzu Repair
Herbert & Joyce Nakatsu
Special Service
Nancy Sakamoto
Cellular Response
Tak & Irene Tsujita
Special Service
Setsuko Ichimoto
Special Service
Harry Noguchi
Special Donation
Kent Yabumoto
Ojuzu Repair
Endowment Fund
Dennis & Nancy Hashimoto, Greg & Douglas Hashimoto
In Memory of Mitsue Hashimoto
Mas & Carolyn Nagata
In Memory of Mitsue Eleanor Hashimoto
Ken Furukawa
Special Donation/Rummage Sale
George & Amiko Kashiwagi
Welcome to Jacie Chin-I Shimosaka
Gail Keikoan
In Memory of Rye & Michael Keikoan
Bruce Keikoan Family
In Memory of Rye & Michael Keikoan
Mary Ann Miyao
In Memory of Mitsue Hashimoto
James & Fumie Satake
In Memory of Rye & Michael Keikoan
Katsumi Takashiba
Nokotsudo Service
Kaneo Yamamoto
Nokotsudo Flowers
Mary Ann Miyao
In Memory of Rory Kondo
Harue Okino
Nokotsudo Service
George & Mary Amemiya
In appreciation of cellular response class
Mickey & Susan Bennett
Memorial Day Service
Richard Kai
In Memory of Michiko Nitta
George & Amiko Kashiwagi
In Memory of Yoshiko Sasamoto
Joe & Alice Kataoka
In Memory of Jack Akiyama
Heidi Sakazaki
Nokotsudo Service
Jim & Tomi Tanaka
49th Day for Jack Akiyama
Mary Ann Miyao
In Memory of Michiko Nitta
Mary Ann Miyao
In Memory of Helen Gon
Corrections
Mary Kawamoto
In Memory of Shigeru Kawamoto
Bob Ariyasu
In Memory of Shigeru Kawamoto Eddie & Grace Miyamoto In Memory of Shigeru Kawamoto GOTAN-E
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Lynn Taketa & Mark Siegenfeld
May 30, 2009
Michele Hashimoto & Philip Han
June 6, 2009 Condolences to the Families of
Janine Mitsuko Manji
June 3, 1927-April 13, 2009
Shizue Ito
August 18, 1918-April 21, 2007
Yoshiye Tokuno
September 27, 1933-April 27,2009
Yoshiko Sasamoto
January 10, 1910-April 30, 2009
Genevieve Chieko Masuhara
August 1, 1914-May 1, 2009
Shigeru Kawamoto
August 17, 1926-May 2, 2009
Michiko Nitta
September 6, 1920-May 4, 2009
John Tetsuji Sueoka
October 22, 1922-May 6, 2009
Mitsue Eleanor Hashimoto
December 2, 1918-May 11, 2009
Rory George Kondo
July 24, 1950-May 17, 2009
Yukiyo Azuchi Higashidani
November 16, 1931-May 19, 2009
George Hamatani
March 11, 1924-June 3, 2009
Ray Itogawa
August 2, 1931-June 6, 2009 |
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