We've been going every year for quite some time.
This year was special because they honored a long time supporter and friend, Pasadena Major Bill Bogaard. Mayor Bogaard has announced his plan to not re-run for the Mayor position, so this was an opportune time to present his award.
Consul Izuri Shimura from the Consulate General of Japan Los Angeles Office was also in Attendance.
We arrived 1/2 hour early and it was already beginning to fill up. As always the Luncheon was very well attended. The Pasadena Nikkei Seniors are always especially generous.
The event was opened by one of PJCI's own performance groups, Kodama Taiko.
There were of course many community members who were honored along with Mayor Bogaard.
Mrs. Kiku Matsumoto and Ms. Michiko Iwamoto were presented with PJCI's 'Outstanding Service Awards'.
'Youth Achievement Awards' were given along with the 'Amy Utsunomiya Memorial youth Community Serevice Awards presented by Mr. Wade Utsunomiya.
The Introduction of our 2015 Miss Pasadena JCI was done.
The closing performance was given by Bando Hidesomi, another group that does their practice at the PJCI.
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