March Newsletter 2010 Hale Pono Clubhouse HPNN

Hale Pono Staff 2010

Frances Rivero

Andrew Kona Purdy

Jane Kihewa

Fono Mulivai

Peter Jackson

Lori Respicio

Ikona-Zane Keanu

Michelle Yip

Power Hour 2

Basketball 3

Keiki Korner 4

Teen Block: LIT 5

Youth of the Month 6

Advertisements 7

Inside this issue:

March 2010

Mission

“Inspiring young people to become

responsible citizens.”

The Reading program is attended

by all kids, ages 7-17, where

Auntie Fono reads a book to the

kids. After she is done reading,

she asks questions, like asking

what the story was about. Then,

they head to the kitchen and get

treats from auntie Fono which

must be eaten outside.

Fit for success is a healthy program where you can exercise with a balance

beam. The balance beam comes from the wii fit , where kids are able to do

ski, or even soccer. These sports, available by the wii fit, helps you attain

balance; a good aspect of keeping a fit, well-being body.

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Power hour is a program at

the club that’s right after

school, where the kids go to

do their homework . After

they are done with their

homework they can go into

the gym. Also, when they are

finish with their homework,

they get power dollars, in

which are $1, $5, $10, $20,

and $50.They also get a

ticket to play rock band at 3

pm. Auntie Jane runs the

power hour program.

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Top:

On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at the club, mem-

bers have basketball in the gym. Hale Pono and

other Club Houses challenge in tournaments.

Coming up next will be Shambattle in the gym.

Bottom:

On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in the Teen Center, mem-

bers get to participate in Pool Ball tournaments. Top

names of members are posted on the wall. All members

are welcome. Can’t wait to see what the winner gets as a

prize.

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What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?

A Jolly Green Giant! This Chinese New Year is

very special because, it starts on

February 14, 2010. Valentines

day! The starting of the Chinese

New Year brings another year of

the Tiger. But what is the legend

of this annual event? Well, it all

started with a quarrel.

According to Chinese leg-

end, the twelve animals quarreled

one day as to who was to head

up the cycle of years. Since they

could not reach a decision,

the Gods were asked to decide.

Thus, a contest was held; the ani-

mal that reached the opposite

bank of the river would be first,

and the rest of the animals would

receive their years according to

their finish.

All twelve animals gath-

ered at the river bank and jumped

in. The oblivious ox hadn’t known

that the rat had jumped on his

back. As the ox was about to

jump ashore, the rat jumped off

the ox's back; he’d won the race.

Then the rest of the animals had

reached the shore, after the rat

and ox; the tiger, rabbit, dragon,

snake, horse, sheep, monkey,

rooster, and then the dog. The

pig, who was very lazy, ended up

last. And so goes on the story of

our Chinese New Year Legend.

Hey Kiddies!!!

Find the 5 golden coins in the Club House and re-ceive a prize.

First one to turn in all coins will receive the prize.

Happy Hunting!!!

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Lights. Camera. “Click. Point. Flash” and

see the community, school, the club and your home

through your words and pictures. Photo Voice is a

teen program that has been up and running for four

months that encourages teens to speak through their

pictures.

Advisor Ikona and Pedro have been instru-

mental in learning proper usage of a camera, angle

shots, and using images to promote our personal

message. “I’ve had fun doing various activities like

the picture montage Pictionary,” said Wilma Casti-

llo, 15.

The Photo Voice program is coming to its

end, and a very entertaining celebration is under-

way. “I want to thank our mentors for helping us

develop photography skills,” said Castillo.

By. Kevin Tangonan

Hmm what’s that smell?? I know, I know!! It’s the smell of the deli-

cious foods cooking in the kitchen. Kids have the chance to cook for

themselves, and serve it, as well. In addition, this activity is like the real

rendering of the actual show, in which it was based on; the chefs, teens

ages 13-18, will be given required ingredients, and they would need to

cook it by following the instructions of the recipe. And yes, there is a time

limit.

Lori Respicio had started up this program just recently, noting that

this could benefit kids in the future, to survive on their own. Cooking is

considered a common survival skill if drive–thrus aren’t accessible. In

addition, the beauty of cooking could enhance different mixes in culture

and culinary traditions.

―To be a chef you must be a cook‖ pronounced Leonardo Sam-

paio, 13, a participant of this cooking activity. This program takes place

at the Hale Pono Boys & Girls’ Club kitchen, held every Wednesday, during

teen nights, from 5:30pm—7:00pm. So come and be served!

By. Dixie Jane Castillo

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On Monday February 15, 2010, the

Blood Bank Hawaii bus paid a visit to the

Hale Pono Boys and Girls Club parking lot

from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kona Purdy says,―

You save lives and get free ice cream!!‖ Staff

and members donated blood that day. It was

a great cause and everyone can donate. If

you would like to donate blood , feel free to

call the Hale Pono Clubhouse to see when

the next Blood Bank visit will occur. Or, oth-

erwise, you can call the Blood Bank directly.

The end

Social Rec.

Downstairs

Solomon Castillo Francis Tauo

Teen Center GYM

Leo Sampiao

Furlough Fun days, at the club, are still occurring every Fur-

lough Friday! Engage yourself in educational tutoring and

games. Also, it doesn’t hurt to still have fun while doing it!

If you are an interested club member, please feel free to

visit the clubhouse and get more info at the front desk!