HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-11 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on May 3 -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
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April 11, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 3 – Community Invited
The Exchange Club of Hilo invites the community to celebrate the National Day of
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Prayer by attending the 25 Annual Mayor’s Breakfast Fellowship on Thursday, May 3,
2018 at 6:30 a.m. at the Nani Mau Gardens.
This event dates back to 1993, when then-Mayor Stephen Yamashiro together with the
Reverend Richard Uejo worked with local religious leaders to organize an interfaith
prayer breakfast for the community.
Speaking of this year’s theme, “We Support our Troops, Local Government and our
First Responders,” event chairman Frank Lafita said that there is no greater good than
serving or giving one’s life for your fellow man.
“This is why the Exchange Club recognizes those who serve and protect our
communities and our country,” Lafita said. The Exchange Club is built upon
Americanism, community activities, youth activities and its national project: the
prevention of child abuse. The organization’s goal is to spark the spirit of community
service throughout the nation.
This year’s event provides a prayer by Reverend Satoshi Tomioka of Puna Hongwanji.
The featured speakers will be Mayor Harry Kim, and Brigadier General Moses Kaoiwi
regarding the recent false alarm of a ballistic missile attack.
The program will also include a lehua tree-planting ceremony officiated by the Mayor,
with a closing prayer by Police Chaplain Renee Godoy.
Donations for this event are $20. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,
pastries, rice, muffins, fruit juice, coffee and tea.
For tickets or further information, please contact Frank Lafita at 987-9382. Tickets will
also be available at the door.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.