Mark Jeffers, Russell da Rooster, Barbara Bennett, Makanui, Janet Carafa

Mark Jeffers, Russell da Rooster, Barbara Bennett, Makanui, Janet Carafa

Article and photos by Anne E. O’Malley

For Kaua`i hosted the July Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and Membership Drive honoring Kaua`i Veterans. It was an evening of entertainment by the Garden Nile Belly Dancers, musicians Reef Callaghan and Frank Cruz. Russell da Rooster introduced the new For Kaua`i mascot, Maka Nui, intended to draw attention to Children’s Health. Over 10 businesses donated prizes for a drawing, and about the same number of restaurants donated food. Kiwanis Key Club Members from Kaua`i and Kapa`a High schools volunteered their help. A drawing, Kaua`i Veterans Museum Tours and fellowship were the order of the evening.

For Kaua`i says mahalo nui lua to the following donors of food: Mark’s Contemporary Flavors, Hukilau Lanai, Brennecke’s Bech Broiler, Kaua`I Kookie, Tiano’s, Sweet Marie’s Hawai`i, Inc., Kaua`I Spring Water, Duke’s and Fish Express.

Mahalo nui lua also to the following donors for drawing prizes: Marriott Resort & Beach Spa, St. Regis Hotel, Waimea Plantation Cottage, Bobby V’s, Jackson Clark Galleries, JJ’s Broiler, Lily O & Robert’s Jewelry, Westin Hotel and Flowers Forever.

Makanui, the spokesperson for healthy children, takes a look into the 442nd Go for Broke Regiment window at the Veterans Center Museum. Janet Carafa is Makanui’s assistant.
Mark Jeffers, Russell da Rooster, Melinda Uohara, Janet Carafa
Russell da Rooster with Mark Jeffers of Storybook Theatre of Hawai`i
Barbara Bennett, Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr.
Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr.
From left: Sonia Topenio, Jim Guerber, Sharron Wagner
Melinda Uohara
Barbara Bennett (r) greets (l-r): Edd and Sheri Schepker, Laura Cristobol
Sean Cristobol, Jessika Montoya, Laura Cristobol, David Andersland
Jack Leavitt
Jeep and rifle display at the Veteran’s Center
Reef Callahan (l), Frank Cruz (r)
The Garden Nile Belly Dancers entertained.
From left: Ron Wood, Katie Beer, Sue Kanoho
State Sen. Ron Kouchi and Randy Jacintho, Chamber head.
Kapa`a High School Key Club volunteers (l-r): Angelina Llego, John Paulo Ortega, Allen Mae Ortega
Emmett and Madelyn Glee
Minako and Johnny Rabasa
Kaua`i High School Key Club volunteers Clinton Sibilboro (l) and Bron Sibolboro
Ed Nakaya (l) and Jim Mayfield
Lincoln Gill, Pamela Brown
From left: Kalaninui and Lono Wilson and grandmother Kaeo Bradford
Shelley Paik (l), Barbara Bennett
Wendee Van Geson and Jhase
Vianne Tabata (l), Regina Carvalho
Volunteer greeters Glenda Nogami Streufert (l) and Joye Irwin
Jocelyn Kelekoma, Trichael Pangan
Lesther Calipjo (l), Joel Guy
Key Club volunteers (l-r): Kristen Fuchigami, Rochelle Cadiente, Jamie Emoto, Courtney Ochoco
Garden Nile Belly Dancers
L-R: Chantal Zarbaugh, Carol Texeira, with the Chamber of Commerce
Kaua`i High School Key Club Members assist at the banquet table. From left: Justin Doi, Rochelle Cadiente, Sierra Ora, Taylor Azoka, Maricar Bersamira, Reggie Mones
Some attendees won drawing prizes
Mark Jeffers, Russell da Rooster, Barbara Bennett, Makanui, Janet Carafa

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