April 24th 2022 O.A.
JCCSC 2022 Installation of Officers
March 27th was the 2022 Installation of Officers and Awards Luncheon in Alhambra for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California.
JCCSC is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide opportunities and services for business development, as well as promoting welfare of the local Japanese American community.
The event started with a moment of silence for the war victims in Ukraine.
About 100 related individuals and representatives attended, and the new officers took oath in the presence of California State Representative, Al Muratsuchi.
For the first time in 10 years, President Haruo Takehana is serving as president for the second time. In his speech, he stated how the New Years event that was held for the first time in 2 years was a success and his future aspirations for the organization.
The award ceremony took place after each representatives gave their greetings and complimentary speech.
Joanne and Alan Kumamoto were awarded the Nikkei Spirit Award. They have been active in the community through volunteer workwhile doing business in the management consulting field.
The Community Organization Recognition Award went to the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute. They have been doing community service in the South Bay for over 50 years.
The event ended with three sets of claps thanking the previous and cheering on the new officers.
“The Cove at Pechanga Resort Casino
“The Cove”, the tropical pool area of Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula has reopened.
“The Cove” is bigger than 5 football fields, which is one ofthe largest pool area facility in the US for a resort casino to have.
Operations had to stop due to the impact of COVID-19, however, doors reopened in March.
The area has 4 pools. For the 21 and older main pool, there is a swim-up bar where guests can enjoy their drinks inside the water with seatings attached.
Also, there is a Baja Ledge at the shallow entry point of the pool.
At the family pool, there are 2 water slides and every member of the family can have a great time.
There is a cabana at the poolside offered by reservation only, where guests can enjoy a private moment in a tropical environment.
“The Cove” is offered to hotel guests and guests using the associated facility.
For more information, please visit the Pechanga Resort and Casino.