http://hdl.handle.net/10125/2578 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:57:55 GMT 2013-06-20T09:57:55Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8344 Mission: The Association was originally formed to assist all Chinese who emigrated from Sun Wui (Xinhui). Today, members perpetuate their Chinese identity through fellowship and cultural activities in the community. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8344 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8338 Mission: To perpetuate Chinese culture and its martial arts for the youth of the community Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8338 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8337 Mission: The Institute dedicates itself to educational, clinical, and professional excellence, fostering the development of competent and skillful Oriental Medical practitioners, and promoting acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the local and global communities. Graduates will understand the principles, philosophies, and methods of Oriental Medicine, and be experienced in providing health care services to the community; be knowledgeable about Biomedicine, and other healing arts, and able to make informed and appropriate referrals; and meet educational requirements to qualify for both National Board Certification and professional licensing in the State of Hawaii. The Institute will strive to advance the faculty’s knowledge and skills, thereby creating leaders in the field. The administrative staff will be committed to the stability and advancement of the Institute, while serving its members. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8337 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8309 Mission: To give villagers from Kong Tow living in Hawaii and their descendants a tie to their ancestral homeland; to foster fellowship among members; and to render respect to deceased members. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8309 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8308 Mission: To help one another in times of need, foster better understanding and relationships within the community, and preserve the common cultural heritage; furthermore, to reach out to the wider community through charitable contributions of time and resources. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8308 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8307 Mission: To provide mutual benefit and assure the welfare of its members Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8307 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8306 Mission: To promote the Luk Tung Kuen exercises as a means of attaining better health, to train anyone in Hawaii in these exercises, and to help organizations the senior centers and health care homes. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8306 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8305 Mission: To strive for a good quality of life for members, and to extend contributions to other charitable organizations. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8305 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8304 Mission: To facilitate the honoring of ancestors by providing traditional Chinese burial and memorial services, and to promote time-tested mortuary culture among descendant generations. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8304 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8303 Mission: The objectives of the Society are to promote unity, friendship, and a spirit of mutual helpfulness among its members; to raise money for the relief of the sick, destitute, aged and needy; for the prevention, cure and treatment of diseases; for the upkeep of schools, libraries and asylums; for the diffusion of knowledge; to promote acts of kindness and benevolence, and for the general advancement of humanity. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8303 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8302 Mission: (1) To complete the Lau Family Geneology, (2) to raise funds for the use of the Association for charitable purposes, (3) to give aid and assistance to needy and infirm members of the Association, and to aid the surviving spouse and children of a deceased member, (4) to encourage all members to take an active part in the civic, social, and moral welfare of our community, (5) to encourage younger generations to learn and use the Chinese language, (6) to encourage all members to associate with one another with respect and love at all times, and (7) to encourage all to know and commemorate historical dates and preserve and perpetuate important traditions. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8302 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8301 Mission: To maintain, preserve and care for the temple complex, including the grounds and cemetery. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8301 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8300 Mission: To promote and preserve the cultural identity of and friendship among those whose forbears immigrated to Hawai‘i from the province of Kwangtung (Guangdong) in China. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8300 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8299 Mission: Objectives include learning respect for one's parents and gaining an understanding of Chinese history as well as language (reading and writing) in order to communicate with family. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8299 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8298 Mission: The Society’s original mission was to promote Chinese music and theatrical arts. However, after WWII, the focus shifted to management, preservation and operation of the Wah Kong Temple. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8298 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8297 Mission: To cultivate among members an interest in China’s national affairs, and to support interaction among members and government and social groups in China and Taiwan. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8297 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8296 Mission: To perpetuate Chinese culture and traditions; to educate the younger generation as to their heritage; to render benevolent and charitable services to the needy and distressed; to provide monetary aid to members who are seeking educational degrees. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8296 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8295 Mission: To foster understanding of the Chinese heritage by bringing together Chinese and other ethnic groups in the community, and offering programs focused on developing knowledge of Chinese culture and customs. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8295 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8294 Mission: Quote from the American Legion manual— “They fought for us; for us they fell. Now with one accord, in deepest reverence, we do them honor.” Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8294 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z