October 3, 2025

Dear Chamber Officers, Directors, and Members,

Here is the last call to the 17th Annual Chinatown Community Foundation (CCF) Golf Tournament, taking place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the beautiful Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach!

Join us for a memorable day of friendly competition, community spirit, and meaningful support for CCF’s mission — to enhance education, celebrate Chinese culture, promote civic engagement, and revitalize the Downtown and Chinatown communities.

Last year’s tournament was a sold-out success, and we're anticipating another exciting turnout this year. Attached are the registration and donation forms. For more details, please visit ccfgolfhawaii.org.

Whether you're teeing off, sponsoring, or donating a prize, your support plays a vital role in the success of this tournament. Please reach out with any questions or for further information.

Call for Volunteers

The CCF Golf Tournament would not be possible without the amazing support of our volunteers!

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with various tasks throughout the day. Your help is essential and greatly appreciated.

If you are available to volunteer, please complete the form below to indicate your availability:

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Mahalo for your continued support — together, we make this event possible!

Tiffany Chen

Chair, Golf Tournament Planning Committee

Chinatown Community Foundation

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Dear Members and Friends,

You are warmly invited to our first General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Join us for an evening of updates, recognition, and networking in one of Honolulu’s most beautiful settings.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Location: Scout Hawaii’s President’s Hall

Address: 42 Puiwa Road, Honolulu, HI 96817

Nestled in lush surroundings with sweeping views, President’s Hall offers a stunning backdrop for this special evening — the perfect setting to gather and connect with our directors and members.

Meeting Highlights:

• Committee Reports
• Chinatown Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
• Networking Opportunities

Pricing (click following payment links in blue to reserve your space):

• Members: $35
• Young Professionals: $30
• Guests: $40

RSVP by October 17^th 2025. We look forward to welcoming you at this beautiful venue for an inspiring evening together.

Aloha and Mahalo,

Russell Lau, chairman and CEO of Honolulu-based Finance Factors Ltd., has been elected to serve a second consecutive four-year term representing Hawaii on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines’ board of directors.

Lau previously served on the FHLB Des Moines board from 2015 to 2017, and before that, served on the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle from 2005 to 2015.

Due to Federal Housing Finance Authority regulations, Lau was not eligible to serve another term until 2022, when he was elected again to serve a four-year term. He will start his second term on Jan. 1.

Avalon Group President and CEO Christine Camp represented Hawaii for one term on the FHLB board after Lau, from 2018 to 2022.

Heather Piper, president and CEO of Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corp., also represents Hawaii on the FHLB Des Moines advisory council.

Lau has been the chairman and CEO of Finance Factors, which is a minority depository FDIC insured institution, since 1998 and has served as president and CEO of its parent, Finance Enterprises Ltd., since 2004. He is also chairman and CEO of the independent insurance agency subsidiary Finance Insurance Ltd., and chairman and CEO of real estate investment and management companies Finance Realty Ltd., and Waipono Inc.

Bryan Luke has served as president and CEO of Hawaii National Bank since 2019, leading the institution through a period of strong growth and modernization. Under his leadership, the bank’s gross revenue increased by 68% from 2021 to 2024. The third generation of the family to lead Hawaii National Bank, Luke has transformed the institution’s branding, marketing, digital services and branch network, while maintaining its longstanding commitment to supporting locally owned businesses. Employees under his tenure have shown remarkable loyalty, with some retiring after decades of service. His strategic foresight and deep understanding of finance have positioned Hawaii National Bank as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state.

Bryan has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii since 2008.

Chinese Chamber Calendar:

October 16 2025 Chinatown Community Foundation Annual Golf Tournament - Hoakalei Country Club

October 29 2025 General Membership Meeting - Scout Hawaii’s President’s Hall

December 3 2025 Holiday Party - Japanese Cultural Center Ballroom

Address:

8 S King St, Suite # 201

Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: (808) 533-3181