By KYLE MATSUI
RISING STARS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANT
The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program proudly announces its 21st annual Miniature Golf Tournament, set to take place on Saturday, March 1, at Camelot Golfland, located at 3200 E. Carpenter Ave. in Anaheim.
This highly anticipated community event promises a day of friendly competition, exciting raffle prizes, and meaningful connection — all in support of developing the next generation of leaders.
The tournament will begin with registration at 9 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m., rain or shine. Golfer registration is $20 for adults and $15 for children (12 and under). A lunch-only option for non-golfing supporters is also available for $10.
Golfers will enjoy a round of mini golf, goodie bags filled with surprises, and an all you-can-eat pizza lunch, plus the chance to win raffle prizes, including an iPad, two Disneyland tickets, and AirPods. Raffle tickets are just $2 each; winners do not need to be present to claim their prizes.
For over two decades, the Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program has fostered leadership skills and cultural awareness among Japanese American high school students. Through interactive workshops, professional training, and hands-on projects like planning this tournament, students learn teamwork, problem-solving, and event management skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
For more information, visit the Rising Stars Program website at www.risingstarsylp.org or contact Gail Matsui at matsui.risingstars@gmail.com.
The Rising Stars Leadership Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is open to high school students interested in learning leadership skills and about the Japanese American community. The six-month program starts in October and ends in April with a culmination program.
Kyle Matsui is a Rising Stars 21 participant. He is a junior at Santa Monica High School and is enrolled in three AP courses. He plays trumpet in the orchestra and is a member of the Chess Club and Coding Club, where he serves as an officer. He is a second baseman and pitcher on the JV baseball team and an assistant coach for his youth baseball team.