[Newsletter Archive]

October  28, 2002

Dear Members, Parents, and Friends:

1.  HSK CALENDAR OF EVENTS

1)  Thursday, October 31 � One class only (5:30)

          2)  Monday, November 4  --  NO TRAIN  (Kaneohe)

3)     Tuesday, November 5  --  NO TRAIN (Election Day)

4)     Saturday, November 9  --  NO TRAIN (Craft Fair)

5)     Monday, November 11  --  NO TRAIN (Veterans Day)

6)     Saturday, November 16 � PURPLE BELT EXAM

7)     Thursday, November 28 � NO TRAIN (Thanksgiving)

2.  HSK STORE NOW OPEN!!!

        Yup!  Thanks to Clifford Lau, our on-line HSK Store is now open!  Check it out!  This could very well be your one-stop place for all your holiday needs.  Do all your Christmas shopping in the convenience of your own home!

          Here�s how: 

1)     log on to:  http://hawaiishotokankarate.com

2)     log in (if you don't have access rights, ask Sensei or a Senpai)

3)     click on �HSK STORE�

4)     select the items and amount you would like to purchase

5)     send your order

6)     pay for and pick up your order at the branch you train at.

IT�S THAT EASY!!!

3.       HSK SUPERSTARS

Congratulations to the following students who earned excellent ratings in all categories from ALL their teachers in our recent school report check.  Sensei and your Senpais are extremely proud of them and, thus, have awarded them the title of �HSK SUPERSTAR�.  Each SUPERSTAR will receive an official HSK pencil for their outstanding efforts.  Keep up the great work!!

Manoa Kaneohe Kaimuki
Micah Derouin   Mark Chinen Brandon Lam
Jane Krot Brittney Guro Nicholas Sexton
Alyssa Lau Evan Higuchi Jenna Young
Matthew Lum  Napi�o Kiakona
Kara Matsuda Tyler Kim
Christine Parke Rachel Look
Michelle Parke Brandee Sasaki 
Justin Rath Leigh Sumida
Ananya Ray
Kim Shibata
Rachel Uemoto
Jonathan Woo

4.  HSK  CHRISTMAS  PARTY

        What better way to end an outstanding year than with a fun-filled party!  HSK's annual shindig is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, from 10 am to 1 pm at Noelani.  Your Council is planning a radical morning program of games and activities, followed by a visit from Santa himself.   A pot-luck luncheon for those who choose to stay will culminate this annual gala event! Don't miss this one -- it promises to be a perfect ending to an almost perfect year!

NO TRAINING ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14!!

5.  NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION

        January is the month when HSK holds its registration for new members.  SPREAD THE WORD!!!   Classes to start in February.  More information to come soon.