As reported in the September 2016 Goji newsletter…
After our hectic spring and summer activities of bazaar and bon dance activities, fall brings the BWA somewhat a breather, an aftermath in relaxation.
The following are the scheduled activities for September.
Some of the BWA volunteers at Bontique 2016. Photo by Ruth Tokumi. (click image for larger version)
11 Sun: Grandparents Day service, honoring of all grandparents
24-25 Sat/ Sun: Choralfest: Gathering of all the choirs of the Hongwanji temples of the Hawaiian islands.
9 & 23 Fri: 9-11 am Sumie classes with instructor, Mrs. Sachie Saigusa
13 & 27 Tues 9:30-10:30am: Shodo or calligraphy classes with instructor, Mrs. Michiko Okano
21 & 28 Wed. 9 -10:30am: Japanese language class with instructor, Rev. Toshima
The three culture classes, sumie, calligraphy, and Japanese language classes are mentioned because they all took summer breaks and classes will resume in September.
BWA Membership
An open invitation is extended to all women who come to Hawaii Betsuin. Come and join the BWA organization. We are always looking for women who can come and help us whether in cooking, or doing craft work or helping at the bontique and bon dances, etc. We are also looking for women who can serve as officers or help in the executive board. Experience is not required, for you can always learn on the job.
Annual dues are $15.00 per person for BWA and we hope you will also join the Hawaii Betsuin and become a Goji member. Goji dues are $175.00 per year.
Men are also invited to become auxiliary, none-dues paying members of the BWA. A few lucky husbands of BWA members are included as our auxiliary member, so men, young and old, please join the women’s group and have fun.
Election Year
On October 31, at our General Membership Meeting #4, our election will be held. Officers serve for two year terms and longer if necessary. We need more members to serve as officers and experience is not the criteria. You can learn as you go along.
If you are interested, please see the president, Florence Wasai, and submit your name(s). The more the merrier, so include your friends to join us.