Sunday, April 2, 2017

Thank you for your support! Reunion Recap!

April 1st Luncheon Recap!

It was a wonderful day to "talk story" with friends at the American Savings Family of Friends Luncheon. Thank you to over 80 guests who attended.

With guests arriving at 10:30am, the happy sounds of laughter and conversations continued throughout the luncheon! 

Upon entering the ballroom, guests enjoyed seeing old American Savings memorabilia, including decades of American Savings newsletters, posters, photos, slideshow and more! And, Yuri Rhoden of Hawaii Bake Shop donated cookie favors for everyone (Please support her business - - - just email yuri@hawaiibakeshop.com or info@hawaiibakeshop.com)!

It's always exciting to see Wayne and Colleen Minami, who were so welcoming to all guests!

Besides a delicious lunch, guests were thrilled to receive door prizes! Everyone was a winner! We also played a couple of games - - - Heads or Okole (winner Miki Nishikawa), "Try Your Luck" Guessing Game (winner Sherry Oshiro); winners Miki and Sherry each won a gift basket with a $25 Nordstrom gift card!

The committee would like to thank the following persons: 
  • Donations of Monies, Door Prizes & Time: Wayne & Colleen Minami, Yuri Rhoden of Hawaii Bake Shop, Gaye of Mutual Publishing, Kent Fong, Blanche Hattori, Mari Cardines, Verna Felipe, Beryl Hamabata, Liz Kunishima, Lorraine Kunita, Jolene Kiyono, Colleen Morita, Jan Kimura, Richard Ching, Claire Okasaki, Sherri Aoyama
  • Colleen Morita for the delicious mochi and brownie desserts 
  • Florence Teshima who traveled from Kauai to join us!
We have lots of photos available by clicking on the links below.  You should be able to download a photo(s) if you wish.  If you have photos to share with all of us, please email the photos to americansavingsfof@gmail.com.
CLICK HERE to see April 1, 2017 Luncheon Photos
CLICK HERE for 2017 Reunion Slideshow

To view photos from the previous Reunions, click on the links below.
CLICK HERE for 2010  Reunion Photos
CLICK HERE for 2011 Reunion Photos
CLICK HERE for 2013 Reunion Photos
CLICK HERE for Memories from 1960's to Current!
CLICK HERE for Slideshow from 2010 & 2011

Thanks again for your support!


American Savings Family of Friends Committee

Beryl Hamabata                Liz Kunishima                   Lorraine Kunita
Colleen Morita                    Jan Kimura                        Jolene Kiyono
Claire Okasaki                    Richard Ching                   Sherri Aoyama

Sunday, January 22, 2017

You're Invited! April 1, 2017 - Next American Savings Family of Friends Reunion

Dear Friends: Please join us for our next American Savings Family of Friends Reunion! Lots of fun to "talk story" and door prizes!

      American Savings Family of Friends Reunion
      Saturday, April 1, 2017 ** 10:30AM - 2:00PM
      Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii - Manoa Grand Ballroom
      $45 per person (same price as the last 2013 reunion)
      $6 validated parking

      Seats are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

As explained in the invitation, send your $45 check (payable to "Beryl Hamabata") to Beryl Hamabata, 45-338A Mahalani St, Kaneohe, HI 96744.

If we have your email address, you'll receive an email invitation with this same information. Those with only a mailing address will receive an invitation by mail.  Everyone is welcome to attend; feel free to share this information with other American Savings friends.

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you at the gathering next year!

American Savings Family of Friends Committee

Beryl Hamabata           Colleen Morita
Jan Kimura                    Jolene Kiyono
Lorraine Kunita            Liz Kunishima
Claire Okasaki              Richard Ching