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40 years of memories Memories help mark the events in our lives — growth and achievements, as well as the thrilling and the challenging times. We have countless stories to tell over the last 40 years, but here are just a few from some of our Nikkei Concerns Family members.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 40 years of memories
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The Chef’s Corner シェフのコーナー
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Yone Terada, Seattle Keiro resident and former Seattle Keiro Receptionist I came in on a Monday and was already at work Tuesday morning. That was the best moment of my adult life, or 25 years with Keiro. I loved working here from day one. I could honestly say when I started work here, everyone was very helpful, very friendly. I mean everyone, in every department. It wasn’t just the office people, and I enjoyed being at the front desk, greeting the visitors, saying “hi,” and smiling. I enjoyed the family members that came. I just really enjoyed every part of being a receptionist.
Tosh Okamoto, Nikkei Concerns co-founder, honorary board member, and Nikkei Manor resident My fondest memories include both community and personal experiences. I remember how our community joined together to purchase the original Seattle Keiro Nursing home, built and dedicated the current Seattle Keiro, and developed Nikkei Manor. We are grateful that Toshi’s and my mothers were Seattle Keiro residents, and now we are residents of Nikkei Manor Continued on page 4
NIKKEI CONCERNS 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 Honorary Board Members Janet Deguchi Tomio Moriguchi Tosh Okamoto FINANCE, INVESTMENT, & AUDIT COMMITTEE Bruce Brundige Brenda Handley Kathy Hasegawa Kevin Nagai Julie Ann Oiye Ken Yokoyama TAYORI Publisher: Jeffrey Hattori Editor & Circulation: Darcia Tanabe Layout & Design: Yvonne San Luis Design CONTRIBUTORS Jeffrey Hattori, Fumiko Muthui, Julie Ann Oiye, Eugene Tagawa, Darcia Tanabe SEATTLE KEIRO Rehabilitation and Care Center 206.323.7100 NIKKEI MANOR Assisted Living Community 206.726.6460 KOKORO KAI Senior Activity Program 206.726.6474
What does it mean to celebrate 40 years of service to community? It is certainly a recognition of all that has gone before, acknowledging those who committed so much energy, talent, and skills to accomplish so much and arrive at this point where we can say, “job well-done.” It also means that the Board of Directors considered how we build on that legacy so that we honor our predecessors and remain relevant and forward-thinking as the health care industry rapidly changes and our community evolves with many shifts within the world of elder care. It has been a remarkable journey during these 40 years, and as you see by our growing services and programs, it is a journey we committed to taking into the future by: • responding to the needs and wishes of our clientele – thank you to all who give us feedback: we’re listening! • providing excellent quality of care and customer service – we work at continual improvements and innovations, staying attuned to the best options in practice in the world of health • engaging community at all stages of life – with the direction toward health and wellness, we’re building an organization for every age, such as with the annual Health Fair • embarking into new territory, literally, and in a vision that takes us on new paths yet builds on the strong foundation we’ve been fortunate to inherit. With all this in mind, it is thrilling to see that our new name, Keiro Northwest, truly captures this transformation. We invite you to celebrate Nikkei Concerns and continue the journey with us, as Keiro Northwest.
With gratitude,
Julie Ann Oiye Board President
Dear Friends, “This place is different!”… was the first thing our new Ombudsperson said after touring Seattle Keiro. She was truly impressed and moved, sharing what she saw, felt and experienced… and, in many respects, it reflected our founding values of Respect, Trust, Kimochi, Quality of Life, and Family. I have actually heard this from many about ALL of our programs, staff and community! One of our founders, Tosh Okamoto, reminded me of the tremendous courage, risk, and ganbaru spirit required to open Seattle Keiro despite experiencing multiple challenges. They “stayed the course,” and we benefit from of a rich array of programs and wonderful history of service to the community… with the community. “Time stands still for no one”… you may recall reading in previous Tayoris, in the North American Post, and/or in conversations of the unprecedented change we are experiencing via Health Care Reform and an evolving community. And in the spirit of our Founders, the Board and staff have worked diligently over the last three years to understand the implications, challenges and opportunities… We are very grateful for all of your ideas and thoughts… With your feedback in mind, we hone our strategic plan and enhance current services (e.g. short-term rehab), “roll out” new services (e.g. home based), all while building and exploring new partnerships at the local and national levels.
NIKKEI HORIZONS Continuing Education Program 206.726.6465
In 1975, Issei Concerns was “born,” and a year later Seattle Keiro opened its doors. In 1981, our name changed to Nikkei Concerns to more appropriately reflect our community’s multiple generations… and on January 1, 2016, our name will change to Keiro Northwest! The name honors our legacy and enduring values while launching a new era of service for our community!
NC TRANSPORTATION 206.726.6468
On October 23, 2015, at our 40th Anniversary Dinner & Auction at the Sheraton Seattle, we will celebrate our history and look forward to our future…
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New name for Nikkei Concerns 40 years ago, we were Issei Concerns. 34 years ago, we became Nikkei Concerns. Beginning January 1, 2016, we will have a new name. A new logo is also on the horizon, and our 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 23 will reveal all. (You will have a great time if you go, but if you can’t make it, you can check out the juicy details in the next issue. The Tayori will have a new name, too!) If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at questions@nikkeiconcerns.org. And our new name is…
Keiro Northwest!
NIKKEI CONCERNS MANAGEMENT Jeffrey Hattori, CEO 206.726.6500 jhattori@nikkeiconcerns.org Janice Deguchi, COO 206.726.7838 jdeguchi@nikkeiconcerns.org Tina Masuda Draughon, CFO 206.726.6510 tdraughon@nikkeiconcerns.org Rick Takeuchi, Human Resources Director 206.726.6506 rtakeuchi@nikkeiconcerns.org Patty Hiroo Mastrude, Philanthropy Manager 206.726.6523 phiroo@nikkeiconcerns.org Darcia Tanabe, Communications Manager 206.726.6550 darciat@nikkeiconcerns.org
A whole new world The world is changing on many levels, from within your own family to the community and beyond. To give you more choices and serve your needs your way, we’re growing and evolving. We make investments in our people and programs so that we can better meet your expectations. New services and broad thinking are key to keep up with the changes and help more people. Continued on page 5
Mark your calendar!
Ayame Kai Holiday Craft Fair A fundraiser to benefit Nikkei Concerns Saturday, November 21 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church
Ibtissam Davis, Facilities Director 206.726.6558 idavis@nikkeiconcerns.org Randi Saeter, Administrator Seattle Keiro 206.726.6504 rsaeter@nikkeiconconcerns.org Jessica Giron, RN, DNS Seattle Keiro 206.726.7836 jgiron@nikkeiconcerns.org Lisa Waisath, Manager Nikkei Manor 206.726.6471 lwaisath@nikkeiconcerns.org Kara Mayeda, Director Home/Community-Based Services 206.588.4669 kmayeda@nikkeiconcerns.org Linda Asami, Community Relations Manager 206.726.6501 lasami@nikkeiconcerns.org Naoko Ulstein, Director Kokoro Kai 206.726.6474 naokou@nikkeiconcerns.org Yukie Uto Quick, Manager Nikkei Horizons 206.726.6465 yuto@nikkeiconcerns.org Ron Higashi, Manager NC Transportation Services 206.726.6468 rhigashi@nikkeiconcerns.org Ron Youmans, NC Catering Director 206.726.6520 ryoumans@nikkeiconcerns.org
UNIQUE handcrafted Japanese and Japanese-inspired gifts | VINTAGE Japanese collectibles INNOVATIVE crafters from Washington, California, Hawaii and Oregon MUST-HAVE home-baked traditional and Asian goodies
OUR MISSION To enrich and support the lives of elders and meet their needs in a way that honors and respects Nikkei culture and values. Nikkei Concerns is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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and appreciate the excellent care. I credit our staff, volunteers, and caring community, of which I am proud to be a member.
Jeffrey Hattori, Nikkei Concerns CEO Gina Suguro, Kokoro Kai and I have so many wonderful memories… Nikkei Concerns volunteer one in particular was when I was a 14-year-old weekend janitor of the original Keiro. My work ethic wasn’t very good, so I spent 1/3 of the time doing my job, another 1/3 of the time sleeping in the janitor’s closet and the last 1/3 of the time talking with residents.
Aldena Hutchinson, Seattle Keiro Unit Clerk and 37-year Nikkei Concerns veteran My most exciting time working for Keiro was watching and being a part of the construction of our present Seattle Keiro building. We went from serving 65 residents to improving the quality of life for 150 residents, continually serving our community and supporting our staff. What we have accomplished today is truly amazing!!!!!
Both of my parents are Kibei (American-born but raised in Japan) and most of my relatives are in Japan… so I really didn’t know what it meant to be Japanese American. Fortunately, I have some command of the Japanese language and through my conversations with the Issei residents I learned about who I am, whose shoulders I stood on, and the history of our community… plus the Issei got a big kick out of my lousy Japanese!
own favorite Please share your emor y on our Nikkei Concerns m , on our Nikkei Facebook page ion blog, or send Concerns in Act arcia Tanabe, your memor y to D ns Manager, at Communicatio concerns.org. darciat@nikkei
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My favorite memory is when we went in a drive around with Kokoro Kai. We came up to Rainier Ave. and Franklin High School. A participant (I’ll call him Mr. T, he has since passed away) started telling me about stories of when he was younger – running around the neighborhood with his friends. We were laughing at the things they did! His short-term memory was nearly gone but his longterm memory was intact. Mr. T was generally quiet but that day he was so open and smiling so much. The area brought back good memories he was eager to share. We tend to forget – all adults were once kids too!
Sid Capuchino, 3-year Seattle Keiro Housekeeping employee My best memory here at Seattle Keiro is when I first became a member of
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Some things never change The Nikkei Concerns Way, our fundamental philosophy that espouses what we value as an organization and as individuals, may get a new name, too, but the beliefs remain the same and have for 40 years. We will continue to make every day the best day for residents, participants, staff, and community. Our values – respect, trust, kimochi (compassion), quality of life, and family – continue to motivate us to provide exceptional service at all levels and in all departments. Employees who provide our home care service that helps your loved ones today are as dedicated as those who so gently cared for your grandmother or mother at Seattle Keiro 20 or 30 years ago. We are embracing the familiar keiro (“respect for the elderly” in Japanese), which honors the legacy of the past and is familiar to many inside and outside of the community, even more so than Nikkei Concerns. (Seattle Keiro Rehabilitation & Care Center, will be renamed Keiro Northwest Rehabilitation & Care Center.)
Living legacy The legacy that our Founders established was not to resist change but to blaze new trails into unfamiliar territory, to take risks for the well-being of the community as they did 40 years ago. Our choices are influenced by external circumstances and may vary from what our Founders first built, but the motivations and purpose behind them are the same. Promote the community’s health and wellness. Provide relevant services to all – services that cherish community values. Be there for those in need.
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the NC Family. I had been here in America for a month, and luckily, I was hired. It was my first job here in America. Thank you so much for being my family.
Kara Mayeda, Home/Community-based Services Director My best memories happen each time I talk with NC Club members on Skype or on the phone. I get to hear about their daily activities and connect with them on a personal level. I learn something every time, and many are so funny. I’m glad that I can be there for them, but equally happy that they’re around for me.
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The Rehab Renovation is on! Construction is complete, the dust has settled, and the beautiful Rehab/Restorative Gym is ready to guide patients to wellness. Once we receive our final approvals from the powers that be, the new gym will be open for business. Rehab and restorative staff will move into their new digs and continue to improve the quality of life for so many. The new Gym complements the adjacent Keiro Garden (a great change of scenery for therapy outdoors) and brings nature inside with lots of warm wood and even a saltwater aquarium. The unique Occupational Therapy Suite adds a real-life dimension to rehab. The Occupational Therapy Suite has two main sections: a kitchen/laundry/bedroom area and a fully – functional bathroom. Patients will practice cooking, cleaning, stocking the fridge and pantry, getting in and out of bed, and doing laundry. In the bathroom, they will learn how to safely shower and use the grab bars. After mastering the Occupational Therapy Suite, patients will be fully prepared for life at home. Check out our new space! You are invited to the grand opening party on August 26, 3-7 p.m. (RSVP Linda Asami by August 21 at lasami@nikkeiconcerns.org or 206.726.6501.) If you are in need of quality rehab in an inspiring and motivating space, please schedule a tour with Rose Dracobly, Admissions & Marketing Director (206.423.1806/rdracobly@nikkeiconcerns.org). More details and photos are available on our blog at www.keirorehabreno.wordpress.com.
Features: • Occupational Therapy Suite o kitchen cabinets and counters o kitchen sink o overhead-mounted microwave oven o cooking range with hood o washer/dryer o bed o shower with grab bars o changing bench o toilet with grab bars o bathroom sink • new flooring, walls, and ceilings • new lighting • wheelchair & equipment storage • transfer pole • saltwater aquarium with fish • floor-to-ceiling mirrors • electronic charting touchscreen monitors • staff workspace
What’s next? Stay tuned, we’re working on a facelift for rehab resident rooms at Seattle Keiro to enhance and encourage the healing process. Future patients will relax in restful and pleasing accommodations during their short stay.
R ehab O pen H ouse at S eattle K eiro August 26, 2015 • 3-7 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Refreshments • 3:30 p.m. Opening program Open house following
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Mitsuko Fukuhara grins in anticipation of the scrumptious goodies from the Nisei Vets Chow Mein Dinner. We brought this taste of the community to the Seattle Keiro residents, and it was a fine carboloaded feast. Thanks to our generous donors who gave the residents tickets for this fun event. Nikkei Concerns will be Keiro Northwest!
The Legacy of Justice Project combines art, history, and social justice to honor Gordon Hirabayashi’s achievements and efforts. The public got a sneak peek at the project’s education and art installations (including a piece from our own cofounder Tosh Okamoto) at InterIm’s Hirabayashi Place, a new affordable housing site in Seattle.
Nikkei Concerns, in partnership with several community organizations and many generous community and corporate sponsors, brought film director Junichi Suzuki’s Nisei Trilogy series to the community. All three films played to sold-out crowds of all ages. Special thanks to Junichi Suzuki and SIFF. TAY O R I Fall 2015
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Steak, mmm… The Ayame Kai Guild brought the barbequed goodness of delicious steak and community cohesiveness to their 6th Annual Steak Dinner. Skilled grillmasters like Page Tanagi kept up with the crowd, who enjoyed their dinners with sides of homemade tsukemono, Bake Sale treats, raffle prize drawings, and a silent auction.
Setsuko Evans, Nikkei Horizons’ zokei bonsai instructor, was honored at the recent Nikkei Horizons Instructor Appreciation Luncheon. She retired after almost 20 years of sharing her time and talents with hundreds of students. The guests ate, drank, and made merry, with performances by students and professional saxophonist David Layton.
Seattle Keiro resident Tomoko Hayes won an Elsa balloon sculpture at the 4th Annual Living Well Health Fair, bigger and better than ever. Guests in search of better health & wellness discovered fun exercise like Candi Foon’s Chair Yoga, the Brain Health Cooking Demo, the Healthy Home Seminar, and 75 exhibitors with lots of knowledge and free product samples.
Dancers, drummers, audience members, and volunteers brought the boom to the annual Seattle Keiro Summer Festival. Our own bon odori celebration gathered folks from near and far for beloved Seattle Keiro-style traditions – taiko drumming, shaved ice, folk dancing, and the Electric Slide.
See the next issue for coverage of the 14th Annual Founders’ Golf Benefit.
Spring 2016
A Nikkei Horizons Adventure Hiroshima, Kyushu, Shikoku, and more! Sign up for the free orientation meeting, October 10, 10 a.m.-noon.
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FAMILY ALBUM
The Nikkei Concerns Family has great moments to preserve and share. As a family, we embrace the residents, participants, volunteers, staff, and community members. We honor long-held traditions and value kind gestures of friendship and love. Our Family Album is full of precious and treasured memories.
Visiting students from Fussa, Japan exploded with their vibrant dance number for the Nikkei Manor residents.
Life’s a beach at Kokoro Kai for Fran Ogino. They took the fun outside in the sunny Nikkei Manor garden.
Seattle Keiro resident Koon Wong tied his Tanabata wish onto the bamboo as part of the Star Festival celebrations.
Rehab’s Weifan Yuan and Activities’ Vicky Truong and Chelsea Galvez reached their breaking point in the Noodlefest pasta eating challenge.
Nikkei Horizons Adventurer and retired pharmacist Herb Tsuchiya stepped back in time in an old pharmacy museum display on the Montana – Big Sky & Nikkei History tour.
Spinach Goma-ae Courtesy of Fumi Muthui, NC Catering
Ingredients:
2 bunches of whole spinach, washed 1 T. roasted sesame seeds 1 T. roasted sesame seed paste 1 T. sugar 1 t. soy sauce ½ t. granulated dashi powder Bring pot of water to a boil. Dip spinach into boiling water stem side first for about 30 seconds, then completely submerge spinach into boiling water for 1 minute. Remove spinach from boiling water and cool quickly in an ice water bath. Drain spinach well and cut into 1-inch long pieces. Place inside bowl and set aside. Nikkei Concerns will be Keiro Northwest!
With a mortar and pestle, grind roasted sesame seeds until they become very fragrant. Add sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, and dashi powder to the ground sesame seeds and mix well. Add sesame sauce to the cooked spinach and gently mix together well till well coated. You will please family and friends with this easy, nutritious, and delicious dish that can accompany most Asian or Asian-inspired entrées. Or, you could throw a party and order everything from NC Catering. Make your selections from their Asian comfort food menu and give Chef Ron Youmans a call at 206.755.3078. TAY O R I Fall 2015
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Volunteers 4/1-6/30/2015 Terie Akada Helen Akamine Jack Akamine Kim Akimoto Marcia Almassy Fumi Ando Ayumi Aoki A.C. Arai Marvin Aramaki Hiroshi Asano 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 Kathy Carmichael Yaeko Cella Carmen Tsuboi Chan Matt Chan Dorothy Chen Fuji Chen James Chen Ben Chew Chinese Southern Baptist Church Janine Chinn Sarah Cole Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Yoshiko Dahl Janice Dawson Jay Deguchi Janice Divina Kazumi Dixon Amy Dizisenu Yoshie Dodobara Rebecca Durham Echo Chorus Setsuko Evans Faith Bible Church Faith Bible Youth Group Kiani Ferris Sachiko Fitzpatrick Katherine Fry Masako Fry Naoko Fujii Sue Fujino Etsuko Fujishima Bob Fukano
Keiko Fukuda Kuniko Fukushima Carla Furukawa Yu-San Gartz Naoko Gendzwill-Yamaguchi Asako Go Jay Grinols Jim Grob Chelsianita Halim Ciputrianita Halim Peggy Hanada Bob Hashimoto Lillian Hayashi John Hayatsu Nancy Hayatsu Akiyo Hernandez Anne Hidaka Takako Hirai Bobby Hiraki Yuki Hiraki Chiaki Hirate Takako Homma Yuka Honda Jaekyoung Hong, MD Lillian Horita Cathy Hughson Qing (Vicky) Hui Vicki Hurley Akiko Ichikawa Jack Ichikawa Aiko Ii Miyo Ike Deanna Ikegami Hiro Imoto Betty Inouye Howard Inouye Sumiko Inouye Sandy Ishihara Yuko Ishimaru Taichi Ito Arlene Iwai John Iwai Ray Iwata JASSW Japanese Baptist Church Japanese Community Service Japanese Congregational Church John Stanford School Darlene Jones & her friends Chifumi Junior Shizu Kaku Gail Kaminishi Dale Kaneko Eileen Kanemoto
Malcolm Kanemoto Hatsumi Kato Lillian Kato Gloria Kawabori Isamu Kawabori E. Mary Kawaguchi Beth Kawahara Bill Kawahara Kristin Kawaoka Alyssa Kawasaki Kaori Kawazoe Yumiko Kayukawa Kunio Kikuchi Eric Kobashigawa Hiroko Kobayashi Koko (Fukuko) Kobayashi Pat Kono Patricia Kono Korean Peace Presbyterian Church Korean Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sara Kosugi George Kozu Mary Kozu Satoko Kubo Hitomi Kuefler Ayano Kuraishi Kimie Kuramoto Sachi Kusachi Yuko Kusakabe Lambda Phi Epsilon & Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Emi Landgren Alex Leavitt Gayle Lee Julie Leiendecker Mark Levy Justine Leyson Tian Liang Wen Shu Lin Keiko Lu Jackie Lum Victoria Lum Junko Maeda Anna Hiroka Mamiya Kuniko Mancini Jeri Mar Brenda Matsudaira Gary Matsudaira Joe Matsudaira Narumi Matsufuji Tomoko Matsuno Kay Matsuura Nancy Mayeno
Meito Shodo Kai Calligraphy Association Yoko Melrose MJ Mitoma Miyuki Mitsumoto Paul Miyahara Wanda Miyahara Megumi Miyajima Milan Miyamoto Lynn Miyauchi Richard Miyauchi Betty Mochizuki Edward Moore Tyler Moriguchi Michell Mouton Gail Mukai Sunnie Nagai Misao Nagai Junior Nagaki Richard Nagaoka Kayoko Nakajima Kent Nakamura Ruby Nakamura Kiyoko Nakanishi Maki Nakano Michael Nakano Terry Nakano Yuka Nakano Bob Nakayama Ayako Narita Nina Yoshida Nelsen Charlene Neuss Man Yuk Vivian Ng Erika L.S. Nicks Yae Niimi Mary Nishida Harry Nishimoto Xiaoyi Niu Ron Nobuyama Pat Norikane Logerwell North American Korean Mission Church Kaoru Nukui Corey Nunn Bill Ogasawara Naomi Ohnishi Mitsuko Okada Naomi Okai Iyoko Okano Mitsuyo Ruth Oki Jerry Okubo Sharon Okubo Jualberto Ortega Akiko Osawa
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Aya Osias Sunkie Oye Paris Miki Optical Yoko Pearson Betty Ann Polson Megumi Quick Rainbow Chorus Yoko Reed Mineko Remillard Junko Riehl Scott Rodgers Kay Rowry George Saito Irene Saito Herb Saito Fred Sakura Hana Sato Hideko Sato Yoko Sato Kiyo Sawa Yoko Sawano Naomi Schneider Mai Schrock Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Church Seattle Betsuin Dharma School Seattle Betsuin Summer Kids Program Seattle Koyasan Buddhist Church Seattle Nichiren Buddhist Church Seattle Opera Sonoe Seiber Joan Seko Naomi Sheller Dick Sherrill Grace Shibayama Jim Shibayama Mary Shigaya Mayuko Shimada Bill Shimbo Cho Shimizu Debbie Shimizu Linda Shimizu Yoko Shimizu Michiko Shinoda Skyline High School Japanese National Honor Society Marcia Sohns Seung Hye Song Sound Singers Komayo Spahr St. Andrew Korean Catholic Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Gina Sugawara
MEMORIALS 4/1-6/30/2015 SEATTLE KEIRO GARDEN Amy Hirasawa Edna Koyama Peggy Tanemura Glen Kiyonaga Gerry and Nancy Miyazaki Nobuko Miyazaki Gerry and Nancy Miyazaki Irene Tanabe Gerry and Nancy Miyazaki Elmer Tazuma Dennis and Patsy Yamada Elaine Wetterauer Paul Chan and Carmen Tsuboi Chan Jean Deguchi Jeffrey Hattori Janet Kosai Lee Lyttle and Janet Hayakawa Patty Hiroo Mastrude Junior Nagaki and Janice Nakamura Chris and Linda Nelson Ellen Suzuki Bill Tashima and Chris Bentley Neill and Janice Urano
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Kenji Yamada Robert and Eileen Iguchi GENERAL Tazu Abe Thelma Abe Hiroko Akiyama Tak Akiyama George Aoyama Lillian Aoyama BHIS Social Committee David and Martha Dauwalder George and Nancy Fujimoto Kay Fukuma Walter and Emiko Fukuyama Chrysti Harrington Haru Hashimoto Jeffrey Hattori Calvin and Lorraine Hoshibata Robert and Eileen Iguchi Howard and Betty Inouye Tets and Kanako Kashima Hisako Kirita Linna and Les Kitamura Patty Hiroo Mastrude Anne Moriyasu
Julie Ann Oiye Ruth Mitsuyo Oki Kim Provaznik Mark and Carol Richards Jim and Grace Shibayama David and Peggy Shimono Don and Elaine Shimono Terry and Judy Shimono Louise Kashino Takisaki Jim and Yone Terada Nina Tomita-Kato Timothy Tsubahara Yoshio and Doris Yari Akira Aramaki Alan and Fran Aramaki Waka Dannenhauer Ken Mochizuki Lilly Nakano Eiko Frees Megan Hamp Phyllis Fujii Anonymous Saibo Fujii Anonymous Nyla Nakano Alan Groves Anonymous Dale and Shizue Kaku Patty Hiroo Mastrude Kemi Nakabayashi and Jim Norton Bill Tashima and Chris Bentley Laurie Tazuma and Family Sumie Yokota Don and Fuyo Yoshida Sakiko Nakashima Gyes Hajime Nakashima and Family Umeo and Chiyo Hamada Alan and Fran Aramaki Ed and Maxine Yakushijin Mack Harada Fudge Tsuchikawa Jim and Hiroko Hasegawa Kathy Hasegawa Jeff and Susie Yamane Henry and Shizuko Hashimoto Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder George Hayashi Katie Komoto William Hidaka Hana Konishi
Amy Hirasawa Gail Hikida Gary and Sharon Kuranishi Stuart Ono Misae Honda Randle Inouye Gayle Hoshino Ronald Preston Kurt Steck Fumi Hyatt Donald Hyatt Taeko Imaizumi Michelle Coleman
Contributions
Ella Wu Shizue Yahata Ed Yakushijin Maxine Yakushijin Patsy Yamada Teresa Yamada Fujie Yamasaki Kazuko Yano Perry Yano Jeannie Yee Ken Yokota Art Yoshida Fuyo Yoshida Ruth Yoshida Harry Yoshihara David Yoshino Gloria Yoshino
Volunteers
Sachiko Sugimoto Gina Suguro Yuriko Sunuwar Kathy Suyama Ellen Suzuki Joanne Swanson Syumino Kai Hideko Tachibana Eugene Tagawa Barbara Taira Kinji Takahashi May Takahashi Sam Takahashi Kuniko Takamura Louise Kashino Takisaki Nancy Tamanaha Libby Tamura Jan Tanabe Page Tanagi Bill Tashima Makiko Taya Tenrikyo Yonomotokai Florence Terami Midori Thiel Kono Eiko Toguchi Yuzo Tokita Bryon Tokunaga Dolly Tokunaga Tosh Tokunaga Ted Tomita Keiko Toulegenova Sato Michiko Toyoshima Doug Tsujii Tulalip Church of God Tzu-Chi Foundation UCDS Uguisu Kai Momoe Unoshima Janice Urano Neill Urano UW Students Deane Uyeda Lynne Uyehara Jessica Valdez Suh Jiuan Vogel Voice Library in Japanese Timothy Vongpanya Pat Wakazuru Rosa Wang Shirlee Wang Asumi Wantz Keiko Watanabe Kerry Watanabe Shizue Watanabe Naoko Wentworth Betty Hiroo Williamson Min-Min Wong
Fumiko Penni Ishino The Hashimoto Family Joan Hirata Robert and Eileen Iguchi The Ishinos - Eric, Larry, and Craig Jeannie Kamihara Victor and Joanne Kimura Seattle Legislative Department Social Fund Roy and Jane Tsuboi
Roy Ishino The Ishinos – Eric, Larry, and Craig Shunji and Haruko Ito Kathryn and John Smith Harry Kadoshima Arlene Kadoshima Satoshi “Sugar” Kaku Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder Lois Kaneko Lonny Kaneko Mits “Yogi” Katayama Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder Jean Katow Tim and Yoko Cullinan Mario, DeLia, and Marc Guardin May Harada Michiko Harada Rik Harada and Family Stan and Kris Hiraoka and Family Kenny and Linda Kataoka and Family Domingo and Virginia Manangan Jayson Manangan Laiden, Sean, and Stacy Manangan John and Yukiko Mataka and Family Ernie and Sunnie Nagai and Family Mike Saruwatari Steven Saruwatari TAY O R I Fall 2015
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Contributions Alan Tokugawa Jerry and Diane Tokugawa Tom and Marianne Wick and Family Leo Kawasaki Gary, Mark, Ann, and Joy Kawasaki Masuyo Kimura Devi Lally Katsutaro and Tsuyo “Rose” Komatsubara Bill and Rose Wayne Masayoshi Kubo Frank and June Hori The Kubo Family Osami and Kinue Namba David and Sylvia Otani Joan Seko Sumie Yokota Roy Kumasaka Henry and Jan Kumasaka Edna Matsubu Jody Clovis Fuyuko Matsuoka Ken and Gayle Takemura Ron Takemura and Sharon Sakamoto Jim and Aiko Mizuki Susan Lochmiller, Andy Mizuki, and Peter Mizuki Fumiko Moriya Mickey and Yoshie Hiroo Motoi “Mo” Naito Nona Santos Tsuyoshi and Mary Nakahara Edith Imanishi and Family Arlene Nakamura Calvin and Gloria Kunimoto Tomi Nakashima Teresa Nakashima Bob and Yoshiko Nakatsu Russ and Beth Nakatsu Bernice Nakaya Roland and Joan Mason Kenzo and Carol Moriguchi Lois Keiko Nakayama Mark and Nancy Albright Isamu and Kathy Aono Mel and Jo Ann Asato Jenny Nakahara Eng and Douglas Eng 12
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Walter and Emiko Fukuyama Margaret Gojio Hiroko Gripman Harriet Jurcan Bill Kano Sharon Kitamoto Miyoko Kodama Joy Kogawa Yukio and Julianne Kumasaka Patty Hiroo Mastrude John and Sadako Matsumoto Teri McLaughlin and the Nikkei Manor Staff NewFields Companies LLC - John Nakayama’s co-workers from the Edmonds office Mako and Jo Ann Okada Tosh and Toshi Okamoto Rob Palermo Connie Saito Jerry Shigaki Janis Takahashi-Sjolin and Yukiko Takahashi Peter and Joyce Tsai Susan Yang D. J. Yasui and Family Jim and Joy Yasui The John Yoshida Family Mamo and Kathryn Yoshida Akio Nishizaki Ken Katayama and Shirlee Tsuchida-Katayama Patty Hiroo Mastrude Paul and Sono Sakaguchi Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Dennis and Patsy Yamada Yoshi Nogaki Kurt Nogaki and Candace KatoNogaki Masato Ohara Bobby Masumoto
Toshifusa and Nobuko Oiye Susan Nakagawa and Martin Oiye Jane Okada Steve Finley Mineko Okamura Trisha Morton Ray Okamura Trisha Morton Kurt Nogaki and Candace KatoNogaki Tomi Okano Pamela Okano and Dick Birnbaum Carl and Marie Ooka Kathy Ooka
Harushi and Seki Oyama Bill and Rose Wayne Terue “Teri” Saito Mutual Fish Company, Inc. Jean Sakahara Teru Kiyohara Hissie Sakanashi Fudge Umemoto Tak Sakuma Kazuko Kitajo Kazie Sasaki Margaret Gojio Yoshi Kanemori Neva Lee Amy Matsuoka Yo Yo Mikami Mako and Carolyn Murakami Mutual Fish Company, Inc. Harry Yoshimura Sherman and Dorothy Schroder Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder Amy Seko Jean Ishii Yoneko Shikuma Robert and Carol Okano Mits Shimada Meri Shimada Dr. Ruby Inouye Shu Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder George and Sumiko Suda Dale and Julie Suda Frank and Toshi Suzaka Anonymous Richard Tachibana Hide Tachibana Cal Takagi Mark Takagi and Connie Ricca Toshiko Takahashi Yuki Takahashi Irene “Ish” Tanabe Sharon Aburano Sumie Akizuki Mae Deguchi Margaret Gojio Arthur and Joan Habu, Jarrett and Jennifer Habu Jeffrey Hattori Roy and Lillian Hayashi Frank and June Hori
Calvin and Lorraine Hoshibata Karen Ikeda Victor and Mary Ikeda Sumi Joyner Katie Kaku Fumi Kaseguma Debbie Kashino Ken Katayama and Shirlee Tsuchida-Katayama Mits and Kazzie Kawachi Bill and Beth Kawahara Charles and Amy Kinoshita Teru Kiyohara George and Mary Kozu Larry and Bisim Lee Patty Hiroo Mastrude H. Ray and Chiyo Nakanishi Tom and Robin Nakashima Marie Ozawa Jack Sameshima Frank and June Sato John and Reiko Sato John and Polly Shigaki Kathy Suyama Carol and Glenn Takagi Naoko Takagi James Takano Louise Tanagi Kris Terada Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Stan and Mary Tsujikawa Georgette Uno-Barton and Family Lilly Uyeda Rose Yoshizumi Carolyn Tanagi Gerry and John Pearson Elmer Tazuma Alan Groves Jeffrey Hattori Tets and Kanako Kashima Rod and Kris Kawakami Hiroshi and Keiko Kubo Yukio and Julianne Kumasaka Patty Hiroo Mastrude Kenneth Mayeda and Eliane Dao Mutual Fish Company, Inc. Mark and Joni Nakagawa Seattle Hiroshima Club Shobo and Toyo Tanaka Yukio and Kimi Tazuma John and Martha Tsuru Paul and Jane Woo Jeff and Susie Yamane Don and Fuyo Yoshida Harry Yoshimura Don Tekawa Bill Ogasawara
Aya Teramoto Michael Teramoto Elsie Tokita Mike Higashi Tom and Pat Hokama Jason and Ellen Mochizuki John and Polly Shigaki Haruko and Kamekichi Tokita Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder Hiroko Tsuboi Dan and Janice Dawson Tak Tsuchida Ken Katayama, Shirlee Tsuchida-Katayama, and Jeffrey Katayama Ossie Tsuchikawa Fudge Tsuchikawa Isao “Sun” Tsujii Kim Fukuda Mary Uchida Curtis and Nancy Fukuhara Fudge Tsuchikawa Kazu Uto Bruce and Shirley Nishimura Yukie and Alan Quick Rie Taki Libby Tamura Elizabeth Tanemura Lily Uyeno Jean Kaneshiro Atsushi Watanabe Jason and Ellen Mochizuki Howard Watanabe Mark and Jennifer Watanabe George and Kazuko Watanabe Sandra Watanabe Shari Watanabe Sandra Watanabe Elaine Wetterauer Diane Yamaguchi and Roger Yamaguchi Kiyomitsu and Toshiko Yakushijin Ed and Maxine Yakushijin John Yamada Anonymous Mickey and Yoshie Hiroo, Patty Hiroo Mastrude Art Kageyama
June Yamada Bob and Patsy Crouch Rupert and Goya Fujii Toshi Fujikawa and Family Larry and Marcia Imamura Emi and Akito Masaki Grace and Ross Masaki Patty Hiroo Mastrude Sunkie Oye Frank and June Sato Tomi Sato and Family Karen and Rich Shimizu Norio and Nancy Tanaka Shiz Watanabe Jan Yamaguchi and Mark Katayama Jane Yamamoto
TRIBUTES
Kenji Yamada Kathy Cummins
80th Birthday Tak Miyabe Terie Akada Jean Chihara Jerry and Mutsumi Chihara Mickey Delanty Hank and Rose Fukano Mas and Toshi Fukuhara Fumi Habu Yo Ishimitsu E. Mary Kawaguchi Tom and Kimie Kuramoto Lip and Jean Goto Mar Louise Matsumoto Kenji and Irene Nakamura Mitsuo and Mary Nakanishi Nikkei Horizons Pickleball League Bruce and Shirley Nishimura Mabel Nishizaki Nobi Otsuji Koharu Sera Mary Shigaya Terrie Shigaya The Taira Family - Ricky, Gayle, Alyssa, and Ryan Rikuko Tanaka Louise Kashino Takisaki Elizabeth Tanemura Peggy Tanemura Allan and Kayoko Terada Alvin and Mitsuko Terada Ron and Suzuko Terada Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Massie Tomita
Al and Michi Yamaguchi Fudge Umemoto Sueko Yamaguchi Betty Chinn Patty Hiroo Mastrude Kimi Yamamoto Jerry and AC Arai Kinuyo Yamamoto Michi Hirata Rev. Kiyoshi S. Yamashita Dennis Yamashita and Elaine Aoki Akio Yanagihara Julianne Miura Debbie Yasuda Kathy Ooka Sekiko Yates Kazuko Kitajo Akiko Narusawa Mary Yee Mutual Fish Company, Inc. Takako Yoda Peggy Tanemura Akemi Yoshida Richard Yoshida John Yoshida Jason and Ann Nguyen Yae Yoshihara Mark and Jean Murakami Jerry Yuasa Yoshi Tokita-Schroder and Jerry Schroder
4/1-6/30/2015 SEATTLE KEIRO GARDEN 88th Birthday Mae Deguchi Douglas Akizuki Sumie Akizuki Miyuki Hanada Ed Suguro Toshiko Suguro Joan Yoshiyama Sue Yoshiyama 85th Birthday George Matsuoka Mark and Joni Nakagawa
100th Birthday Lilly Mukai Betty Hiroo Williamson
In Honor of Frank and Mineko Davis Michelle Davis
96th Birthday Kimi Mukai Terrie Watanabe
Jeffrey Hattori Al Sugiyama
90th Birthday Kiyo Ono Leslie Wittman 88th Birthday Mae Deguchi Jean Deguchi Haru Hiranaka Kinue Kuwahara Mabel Nishizaki Mary Shigaya Naoko Takagi Tom Hirai Junji and Kathy Yukawa Amy Kato Lilly Kato Rosie Kato 80th Birthday Tak Miyabe Terie Akada Jean Chihara Jerry and Mutsumi Chihara Mickey Delanty Hank and Rose Fukano Yo Ishimitsu E. Mary Kawaguchi Tom and Kimie Kuramoto Louise Matsumoto Kenji and Irene Nakamura Mitsuo and Mary Nakanishi Nikkei Horizons Bruce and Shirley Nishimura Mabel Nishizaki Nobi Otsuji The Taira Family - Ricky, Gayle, Alyssa, and Ryan Louise Kashino Takisaki Elizabeth Tanemura Peggy Tanemura Allan and Kayoko Terada Alvin and Mitsuko Terada Ron and Suzuko Terada
GENERAL
70th Birthday Frank and Naomi Nishimura Hana Konishi
104th Birthday Lilly Uyeda Deane and Barb Uyeda
Birthday Larry Clovis Kiyoko and James Goldhardt
Nikkei Concerns will be Keiro Northwest!
Mickey and Yoshie Hiroo Lisa Kunihiro Joan Hoshino Ronald Preston Kurt Steck Fumiko Penni Ishino Jolene Ishino Kwais Leung Yi Ming Leung Lois Keiko Nakayama Donnamarie Palermo Nikkei Concerns Al Sugiyama In Appreciation of Kokoro Kai Atsuko Chitose-Rasic Seattle Keiro Jian-Xin Fan Yi Ming Leung Fuyo Yoshida Jen-Hui Wang Father’s Day Hajime Nakashima Teresa Nakashima Kenju Ohtomo Florence and Jimmy Lovelace Mother’s Day Shizuko Ichikawa Stan and Pilar Ichikawa Tomi Nakashima Richard and Gayle Choi Chiyoko Ohtomo Florence and Jimmy Lovelace Tama Tokuda Stan and Pilar Ichikawa
GENERAL 4/1-6/30/2015 Seattle Keiro Garden Naomi Anderson Mae Deguchi Susan Egashira 40th Anniversary Gala Jerry and Charlene Lee Officemporium / Lawrence & Marcia Imamura
Employee Fund Darcia Tanabe General Donations Anonymous (3) Jeanie Agregado Karen Akada-Sakata and Masaharu Sakata Jack and Helen Akamine Marcia Almassy Mikiko Amagai Lori Bannai Yoko Berthet Glenna Burmer and Bruce Kulander Bi Hoa Caldwell and Marvin Cooper Douglas and Kathy Carmichael Gei and Matt Chan Lynn Chang Derek Chinn Wilton and Paula Chinn Richard and Gayle Choi Jim and Grace Chow Jody Clovis Marie Coon Saori and David Cullen Emie Cupat Ibtissam Davis Janice Deguchi and Chris Grabowski Ted and Janice Divina Roderick and Tina Draughon Kai Hong and May Eng Stephanie Eng John and Nancy Evans Shelley Fletcher George and Nancy Fujimoto Marcia Fujimoto Terry and Sue Fujinaga Barbara Fujita Frank and Penny Fukui Leanne Furugori Gerri Furuta Akiko Fuseki Steve and Carol Gamble Jessica and Nick Giron Irene Goto Jane Hamada and Fred Silber Teresa and Tim Hamp Rae Hanashiro Brenda and Chuck Handley Dennis and Laureen Hara Kathy Hasegawa David and Teresa Hayasaka Roy and Lillian Hayashi John and Nancy Hayatsu Yukie Higashi Mieko Hill TAY O R I Fall 2015
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Contributions Robert Hilton Jayanne Hino Akira and Lillian Horita John Hotta Cathy and Walter Hughson Sat and Grace Ichikawa Glenn and Marilyn Ige Robert and Eileen Iguchi Gary Imanishi Jane Inaba Raymond Ishii Eric Ishino and Ron Shiley Melanie Ito and Charles Wilkinson Ray Iwata and Margaret Gartrelle Japanese Baptist Church Connie and Ron Jusenius Morris Kanekuni Malcolm and Eileen Kanemoto Milton and Susan Kawaoka Jenifer Kimura Thomas King and Julia TokunagaKing Deborah Klibanoff Deborah Knight Elaine Ko and John Foz Tom and Janet Kometani Joanie Komura George and Mary Kozu Patty Kunitsugu and Geri Gale Arthur Kuniyuki Sachiko Kusachi Tom Lane and Susan Okamoto Lane Rebecca Laszlo Gayle Lee Neva Lee Emily Leong Conway and Wendy Li Victoria Lum and Randy Nye Michael and Wilawan MacLeod Jeri Mar Allen and Janice Matsumoto Isao and Kuniko Matsumura Kenneth Mayeda and Eliane Dao Teri McLaughlin Analyn Mingaracal Joyce Okamoto Miyabe Paul Miyake Henry Miyoshi and Susan Woyna Tomio and Jenny Li Moriguchi Yukio and Karen Morikubo Doris Muramoto Ernie and Sunnie Nagai Kevin and Jennifer Nagai Suanne and Wes Nagata Allen and June Nakamoto Brad and Laura Nakamura Hajime Nakashima 14
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Margaret Nakayama Donna Naruo Charles Natsuhara Kathryn Natsuhara Allison and Dean Nester Charles and Mary Nishida Harry and Fran Nishimoto David Nishimura Frank and Haru Nishimura Joy Nishimura Valerie Nishimura Leanne Nishi-Wong and Rick Wong David and Cindy Nomura Naomi Nomura-Barry and Christopher Barry Ken Norikane Robert and Catherine Oberg Joe and Diana Ohashi Julie Ann Oiye and Randall Asplund Shari Okada Tosh and Toshi Okamoto Steve and Nancy Okawa Joy Okazaki and Michael Johnson Robert and Susan Okazaki Howard and Linda Onishi Chizuko Otsuka-Gooding Tish Oye and Steve Shahbaghlian Justine Ozaki Doug and Noriko Palmer Kathleen Powell and Jim Miklusis Bruce Ritzen Ross and Marcia Rogers Ann Kawasaki Romero and Rocco Romero Allen Russell Randi Saeter Warren and Debbie Saito Ikumi and Sharell Sakamoto Fred and Cheryl Sakura Seattle First Hill Lions Club The Seattle Foundation Jeanne Semura Dennis Shibata Jim and Grace Shibayama John and Polly Shigaki Mas and Shirley Shimada Bill and Carol Shinbo Jim and Sally Shoji Geraldine Shu Dolores Sibonga Itsuko Simpson Marcia Sohns and Mark Levy Bill and Olivia Sroufe Jim and Gerin Suehiro Josh and Carol Ann Suehiro Tim and Kristin Sullivan
Midori Sumida Darlene Suyematsu and Mark Jablonski Eugene Tagawa Yasufumi and Naoko Tajima Carol and Glenn Takagi Naoko Takagi Kinji and May Takahashi Frieda Takamura Ron Takemura and Sharon Sakamoto Rick and Renee Takeuchi Louise Kashino Takisaki Patricia Takizawa Matt Tanagi Truong Tang Carol Taniguchi Emiko Taniguchi Susan Taniguchi Bill Tashima and Chris Bentley Florence and Bruce Terami Gayle Teramura and Roger Terriere Victoria Terao Judy Teshima Les and Jane Ito Tiffany Bob and Sandy Timmer Shox Tokita Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Ted and Janet Tomita Ray Tong Herb Tsuchiya David and Yaeko Turner Curt and Debra Ueda Mariko and Shinichiro Ueno Naoko and Avi Ulstein Stephanie and Hans Ulstein Mark and Leila Uomoto Jeannie Uyeda Lynne Uyehara Eric Uyeji Glen and Linda Uyenoyama Lisa Waisath Pat Wakazuru Samuel and Matsue Watanabe Sharon Watanabe Robert Weinsheimer and Kari Palmer Erik Weis John and Ann Wiggins Betty Hiroo Williamson June Wong and Rudy Caluza Dave Wyland Wyman Youth Trust Shizue Yahata Dennis and Patsy Yamada Susan Yamamura Hannah Yamasaki Keiko Yanagihara
David and Janice Yasuda Sharon Yorita Elaine Yoshida Pauline Yoshida Isoko Yoshihara Joe and Rita Yoshihara Fumi Yoshimoto Jim and Tomiko Zumoto Golf Tournament Gail Hashimoto David Lock Kazuko Terato Steve Woo Kokoro Kai Anonymous Paula Kajimura Kokoro Kai Volunteers Mari Nakashima Shigeko Neubecker Noboru and Michiko Shinoda Akiko Wyland Dave Wyland Ed and Maxine Yakushijin Kokoro Kai Volunteers Sue Fujino NC Club Program Misako Yashima Nikkei Horizons Anonymous (3) Terie Akada Marcia Almassy AC Arai Mitsu Connery Sylvia Fok Jane Fujimoto Jeff and Carol Fujioka Helen Gota Yoko Hamanaka Sadako Houghten Mary and Taijo Imanaka Norm and Dale Kaneko Miyoko Kaneta Stobbie Kikuchi Carolyn Kunihiro Sachiko Kusachi Phyllis Lee Jackie Lum Tak Miyabe Sally Montejano Joyce Nakamura Ethel Nayematsu Yae Niimi Nikkei Horizons Baby Play Group - Bellevue Nikkei Horizons Baby Play Group - Seattle
Nikkei Horizons Classes and Workshops Nikkei Horizons Disaster Ready Workshop Nikkei Horizons FBar Workshop Participants Nikkei Horizons Investment Club Nikkei Horizons Philippe’s European History & Culture Workshop Frank Nishimura Akio and Mabel Nishizaki Nobi Otsuji Harry Sato Mary Shigaya Meri Shimada May Takahashi Louise Kashino Takisaki Libby Tamura Shoko Tanaka Sue Tanaka Peggy Tanemura Merrily Taniguchi Shox Tokita Tosh and Dolly Tokunaga Massie Tomita Tina Tsunehara Grace Uyeda Jeannie Uyeda Beverly Wagner Carmel Walder Shiz Watanabe Tae Watson Ann Wyman Ed and Maxine Yakushijin Eisuke and Teruko Yazawa Nikkei Manor The Family of Yoshie Hiroo Hiro Nishimura Christine Yorozu Seattle Keiro Anonymous Paula Kajimura Shohei Karibe Herbert Saito Tanpopo No Kai Gary, Marsha, and Sean Watanabe Ed and Maxine Yakushijin James Yuasa Transportation Ayame Kai Guild Vehicle Donation Program Shirley Kameda Roland Kumasaka Nancy Nomura
WORKPLACE GIVING 4/1-6/30/2015 AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Douglas Eng Lisa Hirai Stacie Ito
Combined Federal Campaign of King County Linda Brandeis Ruth Hamada S. Huntoon 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 Carolyn Sakai Robert Taki Gail Tsuboi Shelley Wilson Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company Douglas Akizuki June Akizuki Eric Ashihara Paul Egashira Stephen Hasegawa Eric Kato Kenneth Khoo Eydie Kooiman Richard Kuniyuki Kelly Kuwahara Debra Locke Edward Lowe Akira Maeda Michael Mori Lori Nakahara Richard Nakatsu
Give with Liberty Mutual Cassandra Clariza King County Employee Giving Program Anonymous Dennis Lock Takashi Nakano Christine Okuda Janet Shibuya Eugene Sugita Karen Yoshioka Microsoft Employee Giving Program Elliott Omiya Erik J. Weis United Way of King County Teresita Batayola Marcia Chow Judith Daikoku Theresa Fujiwara Julie Masumoto-Joyce Robert Miyahara Richard Munekiyo P. Nishimura Heidi Yamamoto Marylyn Yoder United Way of Snohomish County Anonymous UPS Foundation, Inc. Cathy Inouye Don Tsuboi WA State Employees Combined Fund Drive Anonymous (2) Paul Aoki Susan Carr Dorrienne Chinn Michelle Coleman John Ishimaru Mariko Kakiuchi Wendy Nagasawa Kathleen Oberman
Nikkei Concerns will be Keiro Northwest!
Lisa Okubo-Garcila Karen Sakahara Jeanne Semura Julie Sharp Britton Steel Kim Tanaka-Hill Julie Tin MATCHING GIFTS BECU Matching Gifts Program Boeing Gift Matching Program Costco Wholesale Corp. Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Nintendo of America, Inc.
IN-KIND GIFTS 4/1-6/30/2015 Anonymous (6) The 5th Avenue Theatre The Family of Hiroko Akiyama Cheryl Anderson Susan Anderson Ayumi Aoki Ayame Kai Crafters Carol Bagger Linda Briggs Mitzi Butler Yuki Chikamura Jason and Mabel Chiu Chosen Foods Yukie Chow Jody Clovis Emie Cupat Ibtissam Davis Janice Dawson Dou Shuppan - Akiko Wakui Doug’s Lynnwood Mazda/ Hyundai/Cadillac/SUV Service Tina Masuda Draughon Earth Friendly Products Jean Emily Nancy Evans Bruce Faber Haruko Felton Bonnie Fujii Nancy Fujimoto Sue Fujino Monica Furtick Tamotsu and Cheryl Furukawa Haru O. Galindo Genki-Su Georgetown Brewing Company Jessica Giron James Grey Karen Hara Mary Ann Harano Jeffrey Hattori
Tsueko Hayakawa David Hayasaka Lillian Hayashi Maya Heygood Lillian Horita Cathy Hughson Deanna Ikegami Yukiko Iwai Nobuko Iwamura Japanese Community Service Shizu Kaku Yoshi Kanemori Eileen Kanemoto Chieko Kashiwagi Kristin Kawaoka Susan Kawaoka Kibble & Prentice Chris Kirchoff Reiko Kobayashi-Wagner Haruko Kobuki Miyoko Kodama Kumamoto Brand Suishinka Kohichi Miyazaki & Atsushi Isoda Kimie Kuramoto Sachiko Kusachi Joyce Yorozu Larson Gayle Lee Marcella Lee Nicole Lee Wendy H. Li Kay Lowry Keiko Lu Lisa Madison Junko Maeda Manitoba Harvest Mariko Mano Patty Hiroo Mastrude and Jon Mastrude Hank Matsubu Megumi Miyajima Linda Miyata and Todd Miyata Betty Mochizuki George Moore Anne Moriyasu Mukai Law Group - Don Mukai Michael Nagan Mari Nakashima Chris and Linda Nelson Yae Niimi Hiro Nishimura Naomi Nomura-Barry and Christopher Barry Frances Ogino Julie Ann Oiye Ruth Mitsuyo Oki Jerry and Sharon Okubo Lillian Otani and Lawrence Baum
Noriko Palmer Mineko Remillard Randi Saeter Connie Saito Tomiko Sakiyama Gordon and Marcia Sako Naomi Schneider Joan Seko Aki Sogabe Marcia Sohns and Mark Levy Starbucks Georgetown Ed Suguro Gina Suguro Hide Tachibana Eugene Tagawa Yuki Takahashi Rick Takeuchi Louise Kashino Takisaki Alice Tanaka Florence Tanaka Teruko Tanaka Bill Tashima Jay Taylor Tim’s Seafood Shox Tokita Ray Tong Shirlee Tsuchida-Katayama Tuna House Noriko Ueno Naoko Ulstein Stephanie Ulstein Ed Watanabe Shiz Watanabe Wayne and Kerry Watanabe Patrick Woo Louise Wright Roberta Wu Akiko Wyland Dave Wyland Ed and Maxine Yakushijin Nancy Yee Christine Yorozu Ruth Yoshida Rose Yoshizumi Ron Youmans
General Donations
City of Seattle Hazel Bhang Barnett Eric Ishino
Cheryl Ohashi Gary Okazaki Karen Reid Ronald Sakura Carolyn Sawa Kevin Shigaya Scott Sugiyama David Suguro Lynne Tanino Victoria Terao Jana Yamamoto Warren Yasutake
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R E G I S T E R T O D AY ! Friday, October 23, 2015
Nikkei Concerns’ 40th Anniversary Dinner & Auction • • • • •
Live Auction Silent Auction Raffle Raise-the-Paddle And more!
General, VIP, and Anniversary VIP tickets available at www.nikkeiconcerns.org. (Register early! General ticket discount through September 8, 2015.)
On e C o m m u n it y | Trans f or m ing Lives | Celebr at ing 40 Year s www.nikkeiconcerns.org
Join the fun & h ea our fut r ure plans.