Nisei Veterans Memorial Center

News & Programs UPCOMING EVENTS REVIEW OF CENTER NEWS & EVENTS Chronologic List PHASE I CONSTRUCTION Adult Day Care & Preschool Chronologic List PHASE II CONSTRUCTION Education Center FUND RAISING BOOK Every Grain of Rice Winner of prestigious Ka Palapala Po'okela Award	Governor Ariyoshi Headlines Benefit Dinner May 7, 2004 George R. Ariyoshi, three-term governor of the State of Hawaii, will be the keynote speaker at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s fund-raising dinner on Friday, May 7th. A veteran of the Military Intelligence Service, Ariyoshi was an early supporter of the Center, beginning with a contribution in 1992. Following on last year’s sold out event at Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, this year’s dinner will be held at the beautiful Grand Waikapu Country Club. The building is an adaptation of a house plan by Frank Lloyd Wright for actress Marilyn Monroe and playwright Arthur Miller. That home was never built, but the original plans were adapted by Taliesen Architects with an expansion of the overall dimensions to accommodate the country club’s needs, and adjustments to take advantage of the sweeping views of central Maui and Haleakala. The event begins at 6:00 pm with no-host cocktails, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $50 per person. Bus service to and from the event will be provided. Invitations were in the mail in early April. Make your reservations early – we expect it to be another sold-out event. For more information, contact the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center office at 808-244-6862.	The Honorable George R. Ariyoshi was the first Japanese American to be elected governor in the United States. In the years since he left the state Capitol, Ariyoshi has been active in Hawaii and international business circles, particularly in Asia. In March 2004, he and wife Jean were presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Japanese American National Museum for their work in reaching out to people around the world.
Copyright 2004-2008 Nisei Veterans Memorial Center	LOCATION: We're located on the island of Maui on Kahului Beach Road just as it transitions between Kahului and Wailuku. MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 216, Kahului, HI 96733-6716. PHONE (808) 244.6862.