Upcoming Events
Taiko Workshop/Seminar
Feel the powerful rhythm of the taiko! JCI Honolulu invites you to an energetic, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of traditional Japanese drumming.
In this workshop, members of Ewa Fukushima Bon Dance Club will guide you through:
Basic stances and striking techniques
Simple, foundational rhythms
The spirit and teamwork of taiko
No experience is necessary—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! This is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, connect with the community, and make some noise.
Spots are limited. Sign up today!
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 2p–4pm
Where: Todaiji Hawaii
Light refreshments will be provided.
SIGN UP HERE!
Community Work Day with Hoʻoulu ʻĀina
WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 9am–12pm
WHERE: 3659 Kalihi Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
Come together with Hoʻoulu ʻĀina on their hāna kahe wai workday to help restore Kalihi’s watershed. Engage in mālama ʻāina practices such as organic reforestation, gardening, and cultural sharing.
Please wear boots and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and be prepared to use tools such as picks, shovels, ʻōʻō, and machetes (if you have your own, please bring!!).
SIGN UP HERE!
JASH Japan Wizards Competition 2026
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026,
Time: 8am–3pm
Location: UH Mānoa Campus Center
High school academic team competition, testing students’ knowledge of Japanese language, art, culture, economy, food, geography, history, politics & government, religion, U.S./Hawaii-Japan ties. Top 2 private school and top 2 public school teams win a cultural immersion trip to Japan sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines.
● Need volunteers for: (1) Competition Panels [judge, moderator, timer, score keeper], (2) Registration staff, (3) Activity Center, and (4) College fair
● Volunteer orientation on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (mandatory for Competition Panel roles)
● Volunteers will receive a JWC T-shirt, breakfast, bento lunch, and acknowledgement in the program
Sign-Up Links (please do both)
JCI Honolulu 2026 Awards & Installation Banquet
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 5–9pm
WHERE: 3660 On the Rise
Details to follow!
Adopt a Temple Clean Up
Please help volunteer to help clean up Hawaii Todaiji Temple. JCI Honolulu’s home base for many years. Help us with various task around the temple.
Replace window screens
Sand, tape, and prime shrines
wipe down windows of tea house
sweep and clean inside of tea house
When: Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Hawaii Todaiji (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Sign up to Volunteer HERE
HCJ X JCIHNL Holiday Hot Pot Social
Celebrate the holidays at the HCJ X JCIHNL Holiday Hotpot Social.
Enjoy a night of Hotpot, Holiday festival games and prizes, and a $20 White Elephant gift exchange (Optional if you want to play)
When: Sunday, December 14 2025
Time: 5 - 8 PM
Where: Todaiji Hawaii Bekkaku Honzan
HCJ and JCI Honolulu Members : Free
Guest: $10
We will have a White Elephant Gift Exchange Game if you want to play. Minimum for the prize is $20
4th Quarter New Member Orientation
Join us for the JCI Honolulu 4th Quarter New Member Orientation on December 6, 2025 at Aya Golf Lounge! This event is a great chance to learn more about our organization, meet other new members, pick up your JCI HNL t-shirt, and be a part of our pinning ceremony led by our President.
Informal Social & Networking afterwards from 5PM-6PM - Purchase options for food/drinks from Aya, karaoke $2/song, and darts
Agenda
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Welcome and Check-in
Informal social opportunity to meet JCI HNL members
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
New Member Orientation Presentation
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Informal social & networking (optional)
Karaoke room $2 per song
Darts
Purchase food/drinks from Aya
December General Member Meeting
December General Member Meeting
Hear upcoming updates and projects from JCI Honolulu and other JC chapters.
After please enjoy a tour of the Honolulu Coffee Company warehouse provided by Sean Takehara and then a coffee cupping to follow!
When: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Time: 6pm - 7pm (GMM)\
7pm - END (Tour and cupping)
Location: Honolulu Coffee Warehouse (1122 Makepono St #400, Honolulu, HI 96819)
Parking is limited (Please try to carpool)
Please RSVP HERE!
Lanakila Meal on Wheels
Lanakila Meal on Wheels
(SIGN UPS ARE CLOSED)
Help Deliver hot Thanksgiving meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities
(Joint project with Honolulu Chinese Jaycees)
When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
Time Commitment: Each delivery route contains multiple stops
and is expected to take 2 hours or less. Start time is anywhere
between 7:30–9:30am, depending on pick-up location.
Pick-Up Location/Delivery Areas:
a. Pick-up in Liliha. Delivery area between Hawaii Kai and Salt Lake.
b. Pick-up in Mililani. Delivery area between North Shore and Aiea.
c. Pick-up in Kapolei. Delivery area between Makaha and Waipahu.
d. Pick-up in Kaneohe. Delivery area between Kahuku and Waimanalo.
● On application, you can set an order of your preferred Pick-Up Location/Delivery Area, but your assignment will be decided by Lanakila Meal on Wheels according to their needs.
● Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and be able to show proof of vehicle registration, vehicle insurance,
and valid driver’s license.
● Sign-Up Links (please do both)
JCI Hawaii State Membership Drive
State Membership Drive
When: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 10am–2pm
Location: Central PacificPlaza
Targeting Downtown workers
● Incentive: the State will give each chapter $5 per member
recruited through the membership drive
● Need people to volunteer to represent our chapter
Sign up HERE if you would like to help run the booth!
Adopt a Shrine
Adopt a Shrine
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Time: 9:00-12:00 PM
Location: Konko Mission of Honolulu (1728 Liliha St, Honolulu, HI, 96817)
Garden work. Removing dead tree.
Volunteer HERE!
November General Membership Meeting
November General Member Meeting
Hear upcoming updates and projects from JCI Honolulu and other JC chapters.
After please enjoy a fun game night! with snacks and drinks!
When: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Time: 6pm - 7pm (GMM)\
7pm - END (Game Night)
Location: Hawaii Todaiji Tea House
Parking is limited (Please try to carpool)
Please RSVP HERE!
Obake Sake
Obake Sake
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5–8 PM
Location: Aloha Bento(Currents)(Central Pacific Plaza, 220 S King St #101, Honolulu, HI 96813)
Enjoy unlimited Japanese Sake and Light Sushi Pupus
Sake provided y Kokusai Sake Kai
Purchase your ticket by 10/26
$75 for JCI Honolulu Members | $95 for Guest
Bring 2 can foods for our food drive and receive $10 back on your registration fee.
Please pay Via Venmo at JCIHNL to avoid eventbrite fees or pay cash at the door.
JCI Hawaii Year-End Convention 2026 Committee Meeting
JCI Hawaii Year-End Convention 2026
JCI Honolulu’s bid to host the convention was accepted at the State’s 2nd Trimester Meeting of the Corporation
Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 22, 2025,
6:30–8:30 PM
Todaiji Hawaii, upstairs meeting room
Still looking for committee members (Please let EVP Anna Maiwa know)
October General Membership Meeting
October General Member Meeting/ with Elections
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
6-7 PM
Location: Aloha Bento (Central Pacific Plaza, 220 S King St #101, Honolulu, HI 96813)
(There will be parking validation)
Nominations are still OPEN for board members! (Nominations will close October 13, 2025, 5pmPST) NOMINATION FORM
*(Nominations also accepted from the floor day-of, but no self-nominations)
Know Someone Who’d Be a Great Leader? Nominate them for the 2026 Board of Directors!
Do you know a fellow Jaycee who would make an amazing leader? Or maybe you're ready to step up yourself?
Now’s your chance to make an impact—nominate a candidate (or yourself!) for next year’s Board of Directors.
Serving on the board is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills, contribute to the future of our chapter,
and build lasting connections with fellow members.
Adopt a School (Roosevelt HS)
Adopt-a-School (Roosevelt High School)
October 11, 2025,
9am–12 PM
Location: Roosevelt High School (1120 Nehoa St, Honolulu, HI 96822)
Partnering with 808 Cleanups
Safety Wavier must be signed
Removal of trash and overgrown invasive plants near the rifle range and behind the pool
Joy of Sake
Joy of Sake
Friday, October 10, 2025 at
5:00-11:00 PM
KSK/Joy of Sake 2025
James Gawel (JCI Honolulu Member) got JCI Hawaii Promo Code for $10 off
(Must be a JCI member to get promo code)
3rd Quarter Social
3rd Quarter Social
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Location: Dave and Busters, Ala Moana
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $20 JCI Honolulu Members / $30 Guest (venmo: JCIHNL or cash day of)
Cost Includes pupus, game darts suite, $20 unlimited (non-ticketed) game card
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting (Copy)
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
General Member Meeting
July 2025 General Member Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting where the board of directors give their reports of past events and upcoming events!
When: Tuesday, July 7th, 2025
Location: Todaiji Temple Tea House (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
Please be advised that street parking is limited
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Please then join us for a chill game night. The chapter will provide soft drinks and seltzers, feel free to bring your own food and games.
2nd Quarter New Member Orientation
Please join in helping us welcome our new members and enjoy a fun bowling social!
Saturday June 28th, 2025
Location:
(NMO) New Member Orientation: Real Estate Learning Center (4510 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818)
Bowling Social: Aiea Bowl (99-115 Aiea Heights Dr, Aiea HI 96701)
JCI Honolulu Members: $5 | Non members :$10 (Pay via cash day of or Venmo JCIHNL)
JASH Jump
Help volunteer with our community partners JASH (Japan American Society of Hawaii) as we help welcome new officers and guest from the Japanese naval ship Kashima.
Friday, June 27th, 2025
Location: Official residence of the Consul General of Japan in Honolulu
1742 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
Two Shifts Available: (Food and drinks will be available to volunteers)
Registration: 4:45pm - 6pm
Food & Beverage: 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Pan Pacific Festival
Please help us volunteer for this 3 day festival event!
For each day there will be different volunteer opportunities.
(More information will be provided on Google Docs Sign up Sheet)
Friday June 13, 2025 (Ho’oaule’a Block Party)
Megabon booth: 5:30pm - 10pm
Survey Team: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Stage Coordinator: 6:30pm - 10pm
Maintenance Team: 6:30pm- 11:30pm
Parking Attendants: 6:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday June 14th, 2025 ( Saturday Performances)
Survey Team: 11am-2pm
Sunday June 15th, 2025 (Pan Pacific Parade)
Ushers: 3:30pm - 7pm
Survey Team: 11am - 1pm or 4:30 pm - 7pm
Megabon Committee Meeting
Megabon Committee Meeting of 2025!
Learn what it takes a huge scale project for the community. Do you love Bon dance? Don’t know what bon dance is? Come learn about Megabon!
Where: Todaiji Temple (426 Luakini St, Honolulu, HI 96817)
JCI Honolulu Blood Drive
JCI Honolulu will be partnering with the Blood bank to help donate blood. Please consinder donating to help a noble cause.
When: June 7th, 2025
Time: Anytime between 7:30am to 2:15pm
Location: 7192 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, HI 96825 (Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai)
35th Hawaii Plantation Obon Celebration
Help volunteer at the 35th annual Hawaii Plantation Obon Celebration.
There will be two shifts available.
First Shift 2:30pm - 7pm
Second Shift 6pm - 10:30pm
Location: Hawaii Plantation Village (94-695 Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797)
Parking will be available at Waipahu Elementary or Hawaii Tech Academy with free shuttle service to the event.
Attire: Please wear your JCI Honolulu T-shirt. (If no chapter shirt please wear comfortable clothing)
Please let us know you are volunteering with the RSVP link!