Mahalo Luncheon Held at Nice Day Restaurant

The Honolulu Orchid Society hosted a Mahalo Luncheon for workers, vendors, lecturers, School administrators and others who helped at the Society’s 77th Annual Orchid Show.  The luncheon was held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Nice Day Chinese Restaurant in Liliha.  About 50 people attended the luncheon.  Show Chairperson Williette Wong organized the luncheon.

Show Chairperson Williette Wong welcomes attendees to the luncheon.
Show Chairperson Williette Wong welcomes the attendees.

The meal begins with char siu bao.
The luncheon begins with a serving of char siu bao.

Adam Almeida digs into the noodles.
Adam Almeida digs into the noodles.  Larry Yamamoto and Ken Ibara look on.

This table had the big eaters.
This table had the big eaters.

The late comers sat on this table.
Late comers sat on this table.

Everyone had a good time and enjoyed the food.
Everyone had a good time and enjoyed the meal.

The staff from Washington Middle School attended the luncheon.
There was a lot of socializing and sharing of stories besides eating.

HOS President Ruth Chun presents Washington Middle School Principal Mike Harano with a $3,000 donation to support the school.
HOS President Ruth Chun presents a $3,000 donation to Washington Middle School Principal Mike Harano to support the school.

Calvin Abe presents a $1,000 check to Joan Fujio, Washington Middle School's Special Olympics Coordinator. Calvin spearheaded the Special Olympics fund raising efforts for HOS.
Calvin Abe presents a $1,000 check to Joan Fujio.  Joan is the Special Olympics coordinator for Washington Middle School.  Calvin spearheaded the Special Olympics fund raiser for HOS.

Everyone received a magnet as a gift of appreciation from Washington Middle School. The magnets were made by Joan Fujio.
Attendees received a magnet souvenir made by Joan Fujio.

Williette closes the luncheon with a short thank you speech.
Williette Wong closed the luncheon with a short thank you speech.

One Comment

  1. Thanks Mel for the posting. Everyone seems to be enjoying the food and each others company. That’s the Hawaiian way. Work hard, then kanikapila. Thank you all you wonderful people who helped and those other 20 more helpers who were unable to attend.

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