On January 11, 2009, the Lions of Waikiki 2000 held their meeting at Waioli Tea room in Manoa.  Lion Marie Luna organized the event to help the new  Lions meet one of their requirements to be "Proud Lions."  As membership director for the club, Lion Marie accompanied by District Governor Shannon Ching conducted an orientation session covering international, district, and club information.  It was a fun activity: both veteran and new Lions learned something new from the orientation.     The event was also to honor W2K Lions:  Lion Richard Sakoda received an
award for perpetuating our club as a charter member who continues to provide leadership and who continues to recruit new members.  Lion Jerold Sakoda, a charter member and the first president of the club, was awarded the Melvin
Jones fellow plaque.  DG Shannon, also a charter member, received a pin for membership recruitment.  Congratulations to the founders of our club.   The Waikiki 2000 thrives with the blending of its charter members, new lions, and their guests.

The Year of the OX:  Kung Hee Fat Choy
 

  DG Shannon awards Lion Richard his honors.

  DG Shannon awards Lion Jerold Sakoda his Melvin Jones Fellow plaque.

W2K President, Ralph Steensen smiles his approval.

  Lion Jackie Cabebe brings her childhood friend to the meeting; Lions Richard and Colette Sakoda welcome both.

  Lion Yasuko Shimada finds her place at the luncheon.