John M. Seabrook, Jr. presented to Honorable Bruce T. Peterson
SECC Executive Board 2018-2019
L-R Stefanie Pierce, Ingrid Hawk, Beverly Carr, Bruce Peterson, John M. Seabrook, Jr., Michael Asada, Larry Ericksen, Eevi Truumees and Rev. Dale Johnston
JACL Board of Governors 2018-2019
L-R: Ron Schaffer, Linda Ono, Kanoko Masatani, Lenore Wurtzel, Irene Kaneshiki, Stefanie Pierce, Sharon Yoshida, Bonnie Schaffer, Michael Asada, Peggy Sabla, Darlene Mukoda, Julie Yamasaki, Gwendolyn Mitsui and Louise Ogata
Bruce T. Peterson, Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center (SECC) present and Upper Deerfield Township Committeeman was honored for his exception service by SECC and Seabrook Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) at their annual 2018 Joint Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on September 12 at Esposito’s Maplewood III in Vineland.
Peterson was the second recipient of the John Fuyuume Citizenship Award, created to honor the memory of SECC co-founder John Fuyuume who passed away in 2016. Upon the passing of Fuyuume, Peterson was quoted as saying that Fuyumme “He was one of the finest men I have ever met in my life.”
Together, Fuyuume and Peterson partnered in the governance of SECC, with Peterson assuming the role of president upon the passing of SECC co-founder, Ellen Nakamura, but in actuality Peterson functioned as an honorary chairman of SECC from its inception, many years prior to the opening of the Center in 1994. Peterson, was honored for his noted service as president from 2000 through 2018, during time of transition and growth.
The presentation was made by incoming president, John M. Seabrook, Jr. of an inscribed pen and pencil set created for Peterson by Fred McFarland. JACL President, Michael Asada, also announced a contribution in Peterson’s name to Cumberland County Regional Animal Shelter.
Upper Deerfield Township Deputy Mayor John “Terry” O’Neill started the program with words of greeting and appreciation from Mayor James Crilley. O’Neill and Seabrook recognized the volunteers who operate the Center, their dedication and continued service of sharing the unique history of Seabrook, a melting pot where people of different races and heritages were given an opportunity for a new start in life at Seabrook Farms.
The Center is located in the lower level of the Upper Deerfield Township Municipal Building, Highway 77, Seabrook, NJ and open Monday through Thursday, from 9AM to noon
SECRETARY NORMAN Y. MINETA TO ACCEPT SECC AWARD AT SEABROOK REUNION
It is with great pleasure that the Seabrook Educational Cultural Center (SECC) and the Seabrook Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) announce the selection of NORMAN Y. MINETA to receive the 2017 John Fuyuume Citizenship Award.
The award was established by SECC to honor an individual for their lifetime of service. The award honors Americans whose outstanding achievements in different fields of endeavor have received regional and/or national recognition and whose contributions have added to the sum of human knowledge and/or enhanced the quality of life in our society.
Secretary Norman Y. Mineta’s career in public service has been both distinguished and unique. He served in Congress for over twenty years and was appointed to the Cabinet of both Democratic and Republican presidents.
Secretary Mineta and his wife, Deni, plan to attend the Seabrook Obon Festival on Saturday, July 15, 2017 and will be present at the John Fuyuume Citizenship Award Luncheon. The John Fuyuume Citizenship Award will be presented at the Ramada Inn (Vineland, NJ) Banquet Hall 12:30-3:00PM, Sunday, July 16, 2017.
For further information please visit the Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center website seabrookeducation.org or call (856) 451-8393
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Secretary Norman Mineta received the John Fuyuume Citizenship Award from SECC President, Hon Bruce Peterson and Trustee Michael Asada on Sunday
James M. Seabrook, Sr.
Mayor James Crilley, is shown, second from right with SECC Members and Estonian Council
NBC10’s Denise Nakano
Secretary Norman Y. Mineta
SECC has been successful in it’s applications for county re-grant funds from both Cumberland and Salem Counties via the New Jersey Historical Commission/Department of State and the Cumberland and Salem County Boards of Chosen Freeholders through both the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Cumberland County Historical Commission will be funding a special project proposal with a $5,300 contribution. The project includes a three-phase strategic planning project contracting with R & R Creative, oral history workshop with Rutgers University Oral History Department, and public programming with food historian Judith Krall-Russo.
The Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission is funding a two-part Living History Program in Salem County addressing civil rights, contracting with American Historic Theatre, with a $1,000 contribution.
July 14-16, 2017 to include the Obon Festival on July 15. SECC and the Seabrook Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) are co-sponsoring the inaugural John Fuyuume Citizen Award Luncheon in conjunction with the Seabrook Reunion. For Details and to volunteer contact SECC at (856) 451-8393 or Michael Asada, JACL President at 248 979 4828 michael.k.asada@gmail.com. As plans are finalized they will be posted. Registration will open in mid-February.
The tentative schedule, at this time, includes Friday registration/mixer at the headquarters hotel (below) beginning at 4 p.m. On Saturday there will be personal time with excursion options followed by a luncheon, tour of Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center and the Seabrook Obon Festival. Sunday begins with personal time followed by the Inaugural John Fuyuume Citizens Award Luncheon.
RESERVE HOTEL
Headquarters hotel is Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, (856) 696-3800 Rate per night $119.+tax. Reserve online: http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/vineland-new-jersey/ramada-vineland. Group Code: SEABROOK REUNION. Reservation deadline June 14, 2017. Each room will be given a $5.00 voucher for the New IHOP collocated with the hotel for each day of your stay.
Alternate local hotels include:
Hampton Inn in Vineland, 2134 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, (856) 405-0600 Rate per night $139.+tax
Fairfield Inn & Suites in Millville, 301 Bluebird Lane, Millville, (856) 776-2400, Rate $149.+tax.
