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Hilo Orchid Society Yasuji Takasaki Memorial Scholarship

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Each year, the Hilo Orchid Society gives scholarships to students at the University of Hawaii.  We raise the money for these scholarships at the silent auction at our annual orchid shows.  Our deepest thanks go to silent auction donors and bidders and to the volunteers who run the event.  Since 2012, we have awarded over $62,000 in scholarships.

Our scholarships are named in honor of Yasuji Takasaki, one of the pioneers of orchid culture and commercial orchid growing on the island of Hawaii, work that is carried on today by his sons Sheldon and Gerrit.  Unable to go to school beyond 8th grade, Yasuji made a promise that each of his children would go to college to have the opportunities that he never had.  By working multiple jobs, he kept that 
promise.  Eventually he founded Carmela Orchids and grew it into an internationally recognized orchid business.  He passed away in 2011 at the age of 95.

Yasuji Takasaki believed in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams.  We are pleased to perpetuate that vision through the Yasuji Takasaki Memorial Scholarship.

For more information on how to apply for a scholarship, click here.

Thank You, Silent Auction Donors

We thank all those who supported the silent auction for the Hilo Orchid Show.  The money raised from the silent auction goes into our Scholarship Fund, which funds the Yasuji Takasaki Memorial Scholarship.  Silent auction proceeds are also used to support orchid conservation and orchid education.  Donors to the Silent Auction include:
Aloha Paws
Big Island Delights
Ratna DeLewis
​Randy Eubanks
Julie Goettsch
Headline News
Kohala Divers
Kui & I Florist
La Juana Holden
Liko Lehua Restaurant
Harry Messenheimer
Robin Messenheimer
Norman Mizuno Orchids/Norman Mizuno Bonsai
Chris Nelson
Paradise Plants
Petco
Earleen Rapoza
​Sheryl and Bill Rawson

Gail Rhodes
Rudy's Shade & Industrial Materials, Inc.
Sam Saifer
Shear Magic Pet Salon
Gyongyi "Momi" Szirom, RN, LMT
Thundering Seas Jewelers
Volcano Garden Arts
Teri Wade
Shay Nimi Wahl
Will Kill Termites and Pests
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