February 2012 VOL. 22, NO. 1
The News Bulletin of the Kalihi Y Service Club
“To Acknowledge the Duty that Accompanies Every Right”
First ASC Report—Thursday, February 9
Kalihi YMCA Annual Support Campaign
CALENDAR
February
9 1st ASC Report Meeting
6:00 p.m., Kalihi YMCA
16Club Meeting
6:00 p.m., Kalihi YMCA
232nd ASC Report Meeting
6:00 p.m., Kalihi YMCA
March
8 Club Meeting
6:00 p.m., Kalihi YMCA
17ASC Casino Nite
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jan 28 Wayne Kim
Feb 17 Dan Takamatsu
Kalihi Y’s Men & Women Club ASC team members present at the kick-off dinner.
Seated: Charlee and Bert Malott. Standing from left: Bev and Dick Wong, Phil Chun,
Jaunette Quiroz, Ethel and Dan Takamatsu.
T
he ASC First Report raised $30,000
or 33% of goal, with Y’s Men’s &
Women’s Team enrolling 17 members and raising over $5,000.
“Help Us Write the Story…” is the
theme of the 2012 Annual Support
Campaign which it kicked off on
Thursday, January 26 at the Kalihi
YMCA. The Kalihi Y’s Men and
Women’s will again field a campaign
team led by captain Jaunette Quiroz,
to help reach this year’s goal of $90,000.
Attending the Kick Off Dinner,
in addition to Jaunette, were Tony
Pfaltzgraff and wife Charlene, Charlee
Malott and husband Bert, Phil Chun
and son Randall, Bev and Dick Wong,
Dan and Ethel Takamatsu, and Dave
Endo. Others helping out on the campaign are Tom Kusatsu, Erin Berhman,
Ron Okimoto, Greg Lee, Wayne Kim
and Eddie Miwa. Special events include
a Car Wash on February 11 and the
club will also be sponsoring a Casino
Night in on March 17. t
Former Kalihi YMCA Board Member Dies
L
ong time Kalihi YMCA board
member Frederick, “Fred” Aspree,
89, passed away on December 20,
2011 in Honolulu. Fred was a long
time Kalihi Y supporter, serving on the
Board of Managers for over 30 years.
He was also a former member of the
Honolulu Y’s Men’s Club (now the
Nuuanu Y’s Men’s Club).
He was a retired aircraft mechanic
foreman at Hickam Air Force Base and
an Army veteran who served in World
War II. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by sons Howard and
Edward F.; daughters Geri Losser, Gayle
Jitchaku and Rebecca-Lynn Salaski;
sister Stella Dela Pina; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. t
Note of Thanks
from Phil Chun and Family
A memorial service for Mei-Chih Chun
was at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on
January 21, 2011.
Phil Chun and son
Randall and daughters Jeanne Chun
Turano and Suzanne
Chun Oakland, wish
to thank all of you
for the overwhelming
expressions of sympathy, generous gifts
and support during the past several
months. We’re so grateful to all of
you for your friendship and support
throughout the years. Mei-Chih had
many happy moments with all our
extended YMCA family and we’re so
fortunate that the Y has been a significant part of her life. t
Kalihi
YMCA NEWS
by Tony Pfaltzgraff
A
fter 33 years of committed,
compassionate service, club member Charlee Malott retired from
the YMCA on December 31, 2011. In
her career at the YMCA, Charlee served
in a variety of positions: beginning as a
Branch Secretary, Charlee then became
an outreach counselor, field supervisor,
clinical supervisor, Associate Executive Director and finally, co-Executive
Director. At various times Charlee
worked at the Windward and Nuuanu
YMCAs, with her longest tenure being
at the Kalihi Y.
Charlee had a real ability to oversee
almost any kind of Y program as was
demonstrated by growth in childcare
and fitness programs following the
opening of the new Kalihi Y building.
However, Charlee’s greatest skill was
in the development of programs for
teens from low income communities.
Charlee trained and supervised staff
that had to work in challenging conditions throughout the year. She did this
with a caring that supported staff to
stay focused on providing high quality
programs.
It is a troubling fact that middle
school is the time of most rapid increase
of substance use for boys and girls.
In order to effectively address this,
Charlee oversaw the development of
middle school substance abuse counseling programs in 11 schools on Oahu.
Not enough has been made of the fact
that Hawaii is a leader across the country in the establishment of substance
abuse programs for these students.
Charlee’s love and acceptance for
people will be the characteristic she
is most remembered for. In this world
that is often defined by busyness,
Charlee always had time for listening,
encouraging and being present for
those she worked or came in contact
with. t
Here’s to Your Health!
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SUPER
FOODS
1. Sweet Potatoes: A nutritional
All-Star. One of the best vegetables you can eat. They’re
loaded with carotenoids, vitamin
C, potassium and fiber. Bake and
then mix in some unsweetened
applesauce or crushed pineapple
for extra moisture and sweetness.
2. Mangoes. Just one cup of
mango supplies 100% of a day’s
vitamin C, one-third of a day’s
vitamin A, a decent dose of blood
pressure-lowering potassium and
3 grams of fiber. Bonus: mango
is one of the fruits least likely to
have pesticide residues.
3. Unsweetened Greek yogurt.
Non-fat plain Greek yogurt has
Charlee Malott was
a pleasant tartness that’s perfect
honored with a State
foil for the natural sweetness of
of Hawaii Senate Resoluberries, bananas, or your favorite
tion on her retirement.
breakfast cereal. It’s strained, so
even the fat-free versions are
Left: Jaunette Quiroz,
Charlee and Phil Chun.
thick and creamy. And the loss
liquid means that the yogurt
Below: Phil Chun,
that’s left has twice the protein
Charlee, Tony Pfaltzgraff
of ordinary yogurt—about 17
and Dan Takamatsu.
grams in 6 ounces of plain Greek
yogurt.
4. Broccoli. It has lots of vitamin
C, carotenoids, vitamin K, and
folic acid. Steam it just enough
so that it’s still firm and add a
sprinkle of red pepper flakes and
a spritz of lemon juice.
5. Wild Salmon. The omega-3 fats
in fatty fish like salmon can help
reduce the risk of sudden-death
heart attacks. And wild-caught
salmon has less PCB contaminants than farmed salmon..
6. Crispbreads. Whole grain rye
crackers, like Wasda, Kavli, and
Ryvita, usually called crispbreads,
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Super foods (Cont’d from page 2)
are loaded with fiber and often
fat-free. Drizzle with a little
honey and sprinkle with cinnamon to satisfy your sweet tooth.
7. Garbanzo Beans. All beans
are good beans. They’re rich in
protein, fiber, iron, magnesium,
potassium and zinc. But garbanzos stand out because they’re so
versatile. Just drain, rise and toss
a handful on your green salad,
throw them into vegetable
stews, curries and soups. Mix
them with brown rice, whole
wheat couscous, bulgur, or
other whole grains.
8. Watermelon. Watermelon is
a heavyweight in the nutrient
department. A standard serving
of 2 cups has one-third of a day’s
vitamins A and C, a nice shot of
potassium and a healthy dose
of lycopene for only 80 fat-free,
salt-free calories. And when
they’re in season, watermelons
are often locally grown, which
means they may have a smaller
carbon footprint than some
other fruits.
9. Butternut Squash. Steam a
sliced squash or buy peeled,
diced butternut squash at the
supermarket that’s ready to go
into the oven, a stir-fry or a soup.
It’s an easy way to get lots of
vitamins A and C and fiber.
10. Leafy Greens. Don’t miss
out on powerhouse greens like
kale, collards, spinach turnip
green, mustard greens and
Swiss Chard.. These stand-out
leafy greens are jam-packed
with vitamins A, C, and K, folate,
potassium, magnesium, calcium,
iron, lutein and fiber. Serve with
a splash of lemon juice or red
wine vinegar.
Laugh a Little, Live Longer
Some Important Questions:
Can you cry underwater?
How important does a person have to
be before they are considered assassinated instead of murdered?
Why do you have to “put your two cents
in”, but it’s only a “penny for your
thoughts”? Where’s that extra penny
going to?
What disease did cured ham actually
have?
Why is it that people say they “slept
like a baby” when babies wake up like
every two hours?
If a deaf person has to go to court, is it
still called a hearing?
Why are you IN a movie, but ON TV?
Why is “bra” singular, but “panties”
plural?
Today’s Thought
Some Andy Rooneyisms:
I’ve learned …That the best classroom
in the world is at the feet of an elderly
person.
I’ve learned…That when you’re in love,
it shows.
If corn oil is made from corn, and
vegetable oil is made from vegetables,
what is baby oil made from?
If electricity comes from electrons,
does morality come from morons?
Do The A-B-C song and Twinkle,
Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
Why did you just try singing the two
songs above?
Why do banks charge a fee on “insufficient funds” when they know there is
not enough money?
Why do they use sterilized needles for
death by lethal injection?
Why does Superman stop bullets with
his chest, but ducks when you throw a
revolver at him?
The statistics on sanity is that one
out of every four persons are suffering
from some sort of mental illness.
Think of your three best friends—
if they’re okay, then it’s you. t
I’ve learned…That sometimes all a person
needs is a hand to hold and a heart to
understand.
I’ve learned…That simple walks with my
father around the block on summer nights
when I was a child did wonders for me as
an adult.
I’ve learned…That life is like a roll of toilet
paper. The closer it gets to the end, the
faster it goes.
I’ve learned…That just one person saying
to me, “You’ve made my day!” makes
my day.
I’ve learned…That we should be glad God
doesn’t give us everything we ask for.
I’ve learned …That having a child fall
asleep in your arms is one of the most
peaceful feelings in the world.
I’ve learned…That it’s those small daily
happenings that make life so spectacular.
I’ve learned…That being kind is more
important than being right.
I’ve learned…That you should never say
no to a gift from a child
I’ve learned…That I can always pray for
someone when I don’t have the strength
to help him in some other way.
I’ve learned…that no matter how serious
your life requires you to be, everyone
needs a friend to act goofy with.
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I’ve learned…That money doesn’t buy class.
I’ve learned…That under everyone’s hard
shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. t
FYI is a publication of the Kalihi Y’s Men’s Club,
Chartered on January 19, 1991.
Send your articles to:
Phil Chun c/o Kalihi YMCA
1335 Kalihi Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Bulletin Editor: Phil Chun
Design & Production: Randall Chun