

The Hall of Ohana is a special honor reserved for the most dedicated KIWIN'S members, those who not only showed unwavering passion and commitment to our organization, but who also embody our five core values: Leadership, Inclusiveness, Character Building, Caring, and Ohana. These individuals have gone above and beyond in their contributions, representing the true spirit of what it means to be part of KIWIN'S.
MEMBER
Royce Nguyen
MEMBER
MARINA HIGHSCHOOL| JET

Royce is one of his club’s most active members, earning over 30 hours ⏰ this month in addition to constant attendance! Beyond his love for service, he promotes events, brings friends to meetings, and connects 🔗 with fellow members. His enthusiasm and welcoming personality lights up 🌟 any room he walks into, and his dedication to his ohana is prominent.
NhaThy Hoang
OFFICER
MARINA HIGHSCHOOL | JET
NhaThy Hoang has shown dedication and leadership this month, going above and beyond 📈 to help plan events like Jet’s Mental Health Week and KTC. From organizing materials to completing last-minute tasks, she always takes initiative. She also manages Jet’s BOTM, 🏆 independently creating a spreadsheet to track responses. Her passion for leadership and service is admirable, with her dedication to her ohana constantly shining through. 💫

CLUB
EDISON HIGH SCHOOL | JET

This term, Edison KIWIN’S has displayed tremendous growth and dedication, constantly persevering through various struggles. This month, they earned 90+ Club Rush sign-ups 📝 and showed strong participation in Jet’s Mental Health Service Week among other events. Overall, Edison KIWIN’S has greatly improved 📈 in areas such as communication, responsiveness, and member engagement.
OC JAPAN FAIR
EVENT
JET
OC Japan Fair is a biannual event offered by both Marina and La Quinta High Schools. 👫 This time, the clubs amassed 100+ active members to volunteer, contributing to 1,000+ service hours. 😱 Volunteers helped vendors and attendees through booth assistance, check-in, setup, and more. 🧹 Many volunteers were first-time members and freshmen, making this a great opportunity to connect with ohana and learn about Japanese 🇯🇵 culture.

2026 - 2027
Month | Member | Officer | Club | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May | Daniel Nguyen | Aya Bacsal | La Quinta | Un Verano Para Todxs |
June | Katherine Martinez | Vincent Phan | Richmond | D St. Shelter Dinner |
July | Ximena Vasquez | Kaylee Rodriguez | Fountain Valley | Grindstone Inc. |
August | Jaxson Santos | Michael Benoza | Hercules | San Pablo Kiwanis Back to School Giveaway |
September | Han Le | Nathan Nguyen | Rancho Campana | Rodeo Music & Artistic Festival |
October | Royce Nguyen | NhaThy Hoang | Edison | OC Japan Fair |
November | TBD ! | TBD ! | TBD ! | TBD ! |
December | TBD ! | TBD ! | TBD ! | TBD ! |

