March Newsletter 2010

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1 Hale Pono Clubhouse HPNN March Newsletter 2010 March 2010 Mission Inspiring young people to become responsible citizens. Hale Pono Staff 2010 Frances Rivero Andrew Kona Purdy Jane Kihewa Fono Mulivai Peter Jackson Lori Respicio Ikona-Zane Keanu Michelle Yip Inside this issue: Power Hour 2 Basketball 3 Keiki Korner 4 Teen Block: LIT 5 Youth of the Month 6 Advertisements 7

2 Page 2 March Newsletter 2010 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. 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.

3 Ma r c h N ews l et t er Page 3 Top: Bottom: On Tuesday s and Thursday s at the club, members have basketball in the gym. Hale Pono and other Club Houses challenge in tournaments. Coming up next will be Shambattle in the gym. On Tuesday s and Thursday s in the Teen Center, members 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.

4 A Jolly Green Giant! Page 4 March Newsletter 2010 This Chinese New Year is very special because, it starts on February 14, 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 legend, 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 animal 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. Hey Kiddies!!! Find the 5 golden coins in the Club House and receive a prize. First one to turn in all coins will receive the prize. Happy Hunting!!! All twelve animals gathered 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. What does a leprechaun call a happy man wearing green?

5 Ma r c h N ews l et t er Page 5 By. Kevin Tangonan By. Dixie Jane Castillo Hmm what s that smell?? I know, I know!! It s the smell of the delicious 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 Sampaio, 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! 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 instrumental 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 Castillo, 15. The Photo Voice program is coming to its end, and a very entertaining celebration is underway. I want to thank our mentors for helping us develop photography skills, said Castillo.

6 Page 6 Ma r c h N ews l et t er Solomon Castillo Leo Sampiao Francis Tauo Social Rec. Downstairs Teen Center GYM The end 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, otherwise, you can call the Blood Bank directly.

7 Furlough Fun days, at the club, are still occurring every Furlough 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!