Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the decision-making body of Puna Hongwanji. The board meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

2023-2024 Officers

• President:  Clifford Furukado
• 1st Vice President:  Warren Tanigawa
• 2nd Vice President:  Robin Sato
• Secretary:  Jenn Kurohara
• Treasurer:  Richard Solie
• Assistant Treasurer:  Byron Toma

Committee Chairs / Coordinators

• Membership:  TBD
• Investment:  Richard Solie
• Project Dana:  Stella Miyashiro, Richard Solie
• Newsletter:  Sam Hoiuchi, Tammy Molina
• Yard/Repair Maintenance:  Glenn Watarida
• Audit:  Richard Solie
• Bylaws:  Helen Yamada
• Temple Sustainability Advisory Committee:  Glenn Watarida
• Boutique:  Linnette Quade
• Anpan/Bread:  Clifford Furukado

Affiliate Presidents

• BWA (Buddhist Women’s Association): Stella Miyashiro
• Sr. YBA (Young Buddhist Association): Warren Tanigawa
• Dharma School (family and youth program):  Craig Shimoda
• Choir:  Ethel Miyashiro
• Taiko:  Paul Sakamoto
• Judo:  David Nishioka (Head Instructor)
• Scouting:  Cole Ramsey