2007 Convention
Photos from the 71st Hawaii Regional International Y's Men & Women Convention, May 18-20, 2007, at the Pagoda Hotel, Honolulu. Click on a picture to enlarge it and see the caption.
outgoing

Meeting of the outgoing cabinet kicks off the convention.

working

Region Director Phil Sammer in a working party with club presidents.

opemsess

First business session - RD Phil Sammer and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Tamasaka at the head table

dward

Well-attended first session includes Donna Ward from California , front, Immediate Past President of the U.S. Area

jesse

Kauai's Jesse Castro shoots stills while his movie camera waits on a tripod, in what must have been the most-photographed Hawaii Region Convention.

reggie

Reggie Choy (Central) with guests Bill (a past International president) and Donna Ward.

lance

Lance Niimi, Hilo president.

philphil

Phil Chun (Kalihi), incoming Metro District lieutenant governor.

walter

Walter Osakoda, incoming West Oahu president.

marion

Marion Liu, Windward president, ta;lks behind Windward memers Sam Shoji (left) and Ken Ling.

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Convention Chair Ray Seto (Kaimuki).

donnaw

Jesse Castro films Donna Ward making one of her several talks to the convention.

jimmy

Emcee Jim Kanehirta (Windward) keeps things rolling.

laureta

East Kauai's Al Laureta gets activated.

wave

Kauai's delegation gives a cheer.

auction

Friday nights auction.

barbra

Academy speaker Barbra Pleadwell tells us how to attract new members.

philbar

RD Phil Sammer thanks Barbra Pleadwell for her educational and invigorating address.

maile

Y's Men's Academy speaker Maile Kanemaru helps members review their goals and achievements.

wward

Windward members list their club's achievements.

magician

Young magician Tyler Yafuso shows his expertise at the Saturday morning show by the Society of Young Magicians.

magic

Ron Ishimaru, left, magic adviser and leader of the local Society of Young Magicians takes the stage after the kids' great show.