a Japanese American veteran of the Vietnam War.

Bourland organized an ikebana exhibition at the Handlery Hotel in San Diego.In addition to arranging volunteerled shodo (Japanese calligraphy) demonstrations at universities and senior care centers in Southern California and other U.

As part of efforts to make JCCSC a welcoming place.As anxiety and confusion spread during the unprecedented pandemic.she received the title of Founder Advisor from Wakako Ohara.

she chaired the associations conference held in San Diego and welcomed instructors from Japan.and continues to serve in that role.

he received a recognition award from the scholarship fund for his long-standing personal donations to the fund to support young Japanese American students pursuing a college education.

he has worked to spread Japanese culture and improve the social welfare of local Japanese American senior citizens.More than 300 gathered at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello to recognize their accomplishments.

She is also active with Kotobuki no Kai and the Disneyland Alumni Club.Nagata is a 27-year hotel industry professional with lifelong work at Centenary United Methodist Church.

Her friend Lillian Nishihara said she is an **onee-san** (big sister) to the organizations she is involved in.Yanaga Kawasaki expressed gratitude on behalf of the women.