August 14, 2008: I attended Olelo Waipahu’s First Anniversary Party at Waipahu Intermediate School. I made a speech congratulating them.
August 16, 2008: I volunteered at Jodoshu’s bon dance. I helped MC under the yagura.
August 17, 2008: I taped my campaign statement at Olelo in Mapunapuna.
August 18, 2008: I attended Monsanto Hawaii’s groundbreaking Ceremony at Kunia. Monsanto grows fruit and vegetable seeds.
August 19, 2008: I was recognized for my work by the Science & Technology Council at their press conference at Booz Allen Hamilton in the Pacific Guardian Center, Dowtown Honolulu; I had lunch with a government relations person from Watanabe Ing law firm and Rep. Ken Ito; and I participated in a traditional service at Jodoshu.
August 20, 2008: Met with my S adviser.
August 21, 2008: I presented a House certificate to Sopogy, Inc. and John Rei from the company for their achievements; I had a meeting with the agriculture industry; I attended a meeting/reception with the seafood industry at the Fishing Village at Pier 38.
August 22, 2008: I had a meeting with a Rep. Kirk Caldwell, Rep. Pono Chong, and Calvin Azama.
August 26, 2008: I had lunch with a government representative from Alexander & Baldwin and Rep. Ken Ito; and I chaired our bi-weekly Peace Hawaii Committee meeting.
August 27, 2008: I attended HGEA Unit 13’s meeting and dinner gathering at HGEA’s headquarters.
August 28, 2008: I met with the Ironworkers; and I spoke at Waipahu Neighborhood Board’s Candidates’ Forum.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 