January 2022
On behalf of the Pearl Harbor Kiwanis, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year, and a Happy Lunar New Year. This is the year of the Tiger. The Tiger is most commonly associated with bravery, courage, and strength. This is very fitting given our current situation. Many of us had lost many loved ones and had many hardships due to COVID. But this year symbolizes the hopeful recovery from our many losses. And what better way to overcome this than with each other.
Thinking back to 2021, the times that I felt the best about myself and the times that I felt I had accomplished them most was when I was with other people. Whether it was a gathering with friends and family or at a service project, it was these things that helped me overcome all of the negativity around me. Bravery and courage doesn’t mean that you have to do things alone. In my experience, the most impactful events occur when people work together.
So, Happy New Year, from the Pearl Harbor Kiwanis!
~ Aladdin Roque-Dangaran
President of the Kiwanis Club of Pearl Harbor