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BWA News May 2023

The Maui United BWA (MUBWA) held its Spring Assembly on April 1st at our temple. Our BWA members served as MUBWA officers and hosted the Assembly. Some of our BWA unit members also attended the Assembly and had the opportunity to meet with other BWA units. As noted by Sandy Hirata, MUBWA Treasurer:
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Mirin Chicken
by Judy Toba

5 lbs. chicken wings or drumettes.
Salt lightly and let sit for 15 minutes.
Roll in flour.
Fry in hot oil.
Let oil drip off.
Roll in sauce and serve.

Sauce:
1⁄2 c. shoyu
1⁄2 c sugar - Boil till sugar dissolves.
1⁄4 c. mirin

How did 55 MUBWA members spend April Fool’s Day? They attended the Spring Assembly at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. As part of the Assembly program, Sgt. Kaena Brown and Officer Kalani Miles of the Maui Police Department’s Community Relations Division addressed the group. They provided an informational session on cyber crimes, telephone scams and safety. The various temples’ BWA units, as well as WHM Dharma School, donated stuffed animals and toys, blankets and pillows to the Community Relations for children they deal with who may need it.

BWA members accompanied Reverend Murakami to Hale Makua (Wailuku) for MUBWA visitation and Hanamatsuri service on April 6th. Sylvia Ishikawa and Toshiko Sugiki visited temple members residing at Hale Makua (Kahului).

BWA members assisted with the Yard Sale held on April 15th. Members helped with sorting and pricing the donated items prior to the Yard Sale and also helped at the Yard Sale.

The next Hosha day is scheduled for Thursday, May 4, at 8:00 a.m. All temple members are welcomed to join our dedicated BWA members in helping with Hosha. Happy Birthday to our members born in May: Grace Hamasaki, Sandy Hirata, Reverend Murakami and Mary Tokumar

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Sgt. Kaena Brown and Officer Kalani Miles addressing the Spring Assembly.
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Machiko Moriyasu, Nancy Shimoda, Mary Tokumaru, Margaret Honda and Rev.  Murakami
Ladies helping at yard sale
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Group photo of Spring Assembly attendees.
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