April 06 In Memory of Mr. Ichitaro Ogata
April 11 REACT Meeting in So-Cal
April 06 – It has been one year since the tragic news was released that broke many Reiyukai members’ heart worldwide. Through out the month of April, the Reiyukai America National Committee organized gatherings in memory of the late Mr. Ichitaro Ogata, former International President of Reiyukai. In Reiyukai America Pasadena Center, a gathering in his memory was held to remember his achievements, which became an opportunity to renew the pledge to stay active as a proud member of Reiyukai who cares about others and the community
April 11 – REACT members came together from Orange County, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Chicago to the Reiyukai America Pasadena Center to discuss the future plans to bring care to the community by incorporating the ideas of Reiyukai. REACT members agreed at the meeting to explore areas of having partnership opportunities with local businesses to be able to support them to grow, while at the same time promoting further current activities and explore new projects of Reiyukai in the community. REACT members have also discussed details upon a new logo design which will be the symbol for this new project. Don’t forget to check out www.meetup.com/ReACTNow/ for the future updates about REACT!
March 01 – With over 100 attendants at this year Letter to My Parents Contest in Chicago guests were greeted by this year MC Hector Luis Freytas, a teacher, who believes deeply in the impact of writing a letter has on improving the communication within the family. The Finalists are Viridiana Quiroz, Armando Gallegos, Karen Sarai Flores, Daisy Aguilera, Luis Fernando Alvarez Huizar, Salma Gonzalez, Daniel Lara, Alma Mendoza, Isha Miranda, and Juan Manuel Rosales. Each one winning a one year subscription to BenchPrep, a high school and college preparatory app that aids in the study for College Entrance Exams, AP Exams, Professional Certification and College Content Coursework ($360 Value). Letter to My Parents Contest in Chicago would like to thank all the participants this year and sponsors for all the support and fun we had!
Jan 31 Letter to My Parents – Hawai’i 2013 follow up: Reiyukai America returned to Hawaii for a follow up with this years winners and parents. Many new ideas were discussed and shared to improve the contest and make it available to more people. They shared there appreciation for the event and how it has changed there family life style.
Feb 2014 New locations: Reiyukai America is happy to announce not only one but two new locations for OFH. One is found in Waipahu, Hawai‘i and the other in Lima, Peru. Come down and Visit!
Feb 09 Mrs. Kimi Kotani’s 44th Memorial Service: With Honor and Pledge, Reiyukai members living in the Los Angeles area gathered together to commemorate the efforts and achievements of Mrs. Kimi Kotani’s — co-founder of Reiyukai and editor of “The Maitreya Bodhisattva Sutra.” The group attending recited this sutra and watched a DVD documentary of the contributions from Mrs. Kimi Kotani’s to Reiyukai.
Feb 21 2013 Craft Contest: Oriental Fusion Handcraft is proud to announce its winners. We have three lucky participants out of nine who won. The link is to the Oriental Fusion Handcraft post about 2013 ‘Photo Frame’ Craft Contest winners.
Mar 01 LMP Chicago: Winners for Trip to Japan / $1,000 Scholar Ship — Viridiana Quiroz & Armando Gallegos 3rd Place Karen Sarai Flores and the Finalists are Daisy Aguilera, Luis Fernando Alvarez Huizar, Salma Gonzalez, Daniel Lara, Alma Mendoza, Isha Miranda, and Juan Manuel Rosales. Detailed report and more photos in the April issue. Don’t miss it!!!
