Howard Takata (R), former LACAAEA president, poses with Irene Hamada (C), 2nd V.P. of LACAAEA and Ralph Hamada, retired LACAAEA member, at the reception honoring William T Fujioka, Feb. 7, 2008.

Howard Takata, former LACAAEA president, closed the evening with a congratulations toast at the reception, Feb. 7, 2008.

Shig Kikkawa, former LACAAEA president and colleague of William T Fujioka, introduced our guest of honor at the reception, Feb. 7, 2008.