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Major Events for 2012
Sun., Jan. 29 - Tri-Chapter JACL Installation of Officers Luncheon, Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA
Sun., Feb. 26 - 70th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066, 1:30 to 4 pm Day of Remembrance observance, site of the Salinas Assembly Center, California Rodeo Grounds, Salinas, CA
Sat., Apr. 28 - 10th Anniversary of Liberty Lost Lessons in Loyalty
Sat., Jun. 16 - Japanese Cultural Fair, Santa Cruz Mission Plaza Park, 11 am to 6 pm
Sat., Jun. 23 - Annual Community Picnic, Aptos Village Park, 11 am to 4:30 pm
Mon., Jun. 25 - Kokoro no Gakko, Japanese cultural Fri., Jul. 6 school, K-6th grade, Watsonville Buddhist Temple
Jul. 5 - Jul. 8 - National JACL Convention, Bellevue, WA
Mid-October - 24th Pacific Rim Film Festival
Major Events for 2011
“FRED KOREMATSU DAY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND THE CONSTITUTION” EVENT WITH THE TRI-CHAPTER INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The 120 JACLers and friends who gathered in the banquet room on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at the Seascape Golf Course in Aptos, were captivated by Dale Minami’s presentation, “Why Fred Korematsu,” in honor of the first “Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day” celebration. They certainly were treated to an extraordinary event.
Serving as mistress of ceremonies, Marcia Hashimoto first welcomed the guests, dignitaries and members.
To our special 29 Keiro Kai (elders) National JACL guests, Marcia stated, “It is with sincere gratitude that we respectfully honor our National JACL members who are 75 years and older.
“We thank you for your history of service, tradition of commitment and outstanding leadership that has sustained our organization.
“You have spearheaded campaigns for justice and have never wavered in your support of our National and local civil rights and educational outreach. Your profound sense of duty and responsibility are rooted in the struggles and sacrifices you have endured.
“With patience and perseverance, you have turned challenges into achievements and opened opportunities for following generations.
“We acknowledge with appreciation your guidance and unconditional support in affirming the importance and relevance of the JACL as an organization that builds and serves its community and its country.” Marcia then introduced each Keiro Kai member starting with two 96 year-olds—Nancy Iwami and Dr. Masako Miura.
All rose to sing God Bless America, Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL (W-SC) Senior Center’s favorite song. This theme song of Kate Smith was written by Irving Berlin. Marcia explained that Kate Smith was one of the few who supported us during our incarceration period.
Words of greetings by the National JACL President, David Kawamoto of San Diego, and by Michio Harada, Japanese Deputy Consul General of SF followed. Yoshiro Tasaka, Advisor of Community Affairs, Japanese Consulate of SF, was also introduced.
Rev. Daniel Hoffman of Westview Presbyterian Church did double duty, giving a thoughtful invocation and closing with a wonderful benediction. Thank you, Rev. Hoffman.
Kathryn Korematsu (center), daughter Karen Korematsu-Haigh, and son-in-law Donald Haigh were honored guests.
Marcia explained the significance of this celebration. She thanked CA Assembly members, Warren Furutani and Marty Block, co-sponsors of AB 1775 which, signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, officially designated Jan. 30th, Fred Korematsu’s birthday, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. The day commemorates Fred’s defiance of E. O. 9066.
Fred Korematsu’s legacy continues to inspire us to fight against injustice and to defend the civil rights of all. This speaks to the very core of the JACL.
Cabrillo College’s Historian Emeritus and our W-SC JACLer, Sandy Lydon, introduced our keynoter, Dale Minami. He explained why Fred Korematsu Day was important.
 
Dale Minami; Mas and Marcia Hashimoto, Ai Mori holding Ellie Mori Minami, Kathryn Korematsu, and Deputy Consul General Michio Harada
Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Joseph F. Biafore, Jr. (retired) thanked Dale Minami for explaining the importance of Fred Korematsu Day. He proceeded to install the officers of the three JACL chapters—Gilroy, San Benito County and Watsonville-Santa Cruz. Congratulations to each officer and board member, and thank you for volunteering to serve your respective communities.
Mike Hoshida, past president of Gilroy JACL, presented their Community Service Award to educator Gene Sakahara.
 
Special thanks to 11 year-old Carter Garcia-Graham Kimura, shown above with Kathryn Korematsu and Karen Korematsu-Haigh, for creating the origami center pieces of four cranes on a blue ball (made from one piece of origami paper).
Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL 2011 Officers: President David Kadotani, Judge Biafore, Jr, Victor Kimura, Marcia Hashimoto, Gary and Cindy Mine, Iwao Yamashita, Kimiyo Kimura, Bobbi Jo Palmer, Joe Bowes, Carol Kaneko, Dr. Brooke Kondo, Tosh Tanaka, Mas Hashimoto, Phil Shima, and Paul Kaneko.
In 2012, the installation of officers will be hosted by the Gilroy JACL Chapter on the last Sunday in January. We look forward to their program.
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2011
“HOLD THESE TRUTHS: The Journey of Gordon Hirabayashi” (formerly, “Dawn’s Light”)
 
L-Gordon Hirabayashi, Senior at the University of Washington; R-Ryun Yu.
A play written by Jeanne Sakata and performed by Ryun Yu.
2011 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2011
SALINAS COMMUNITY CENTER
940 N. Main Street
Salinas, CA 93906-3913
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Meet 1:30 pm at the Salinas Assembly Center’s historical marker, next to the Japanese American Memorial Garden, weather permitting.
(Look for the three large, yellow, metal cowboy hats nearby.)
Presented by the five (5) Monterey Bay Area JACL Chapters:
Watsonville-Santa Cruz (host chapter),
Gilroy, Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley, and San Benito County
The public is welcome. There is no admission charge. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact Mas Hashimoto at hashi79@sbcglobal.net or call (831) 722-6859.
SANTA CRUZ JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR
This annual event will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011, starting at 10 am at the Mission Park in Santa Cruz. Please read Carol Kaneko’s article on the success of last year’s cultural fair.
If you wish to participate as a vendor or entertainer or wish more information, please contact Paul Kaneko at (831)476-7040 or email ptkaneko44@gmail.com.
ANNUAL JACL COMMUNITY PICNIC
This traditional fun-filled event of a barbecue lunch, bingo, races, raffle, scholarship, and entertainment, will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 11 am at the Aptos Village Park in Aptos, CA 95003. You’re welcome to join us. Call Marcia Hashimoto at (831) 722-6859 or email at hashi79@sbcglobal.net for more information.
FIRST ANNUAL JACL CONVENTION
This 3-day business convention will be held July 8-10 at a place in the Los Angeles area. Please check www.jacl.org for the latest information.
NCWNPD Council Meeting
Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL will host the fall quarterly meeting of the Northern California Western Nevada Pacific District at our Tokushige Kizuka JACL Hall on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
PACIFIC RIM FILM FESTIVAL
This favorite annual tradition will take place in some time in October--date, times, films, etc. to be announced in July.
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