Hawaiian Civic Clubs 46Th Annual Convention
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Association of Hawaiian Civic clubs 46th Annual Convention October 2}-}0, 2005 The Fairmont Orchid Hote l · Kohala Coas t, Hawa i'i Association of Ha"DTaiian Civic Clubs 46 Annual Convention October 23 - 30, 2005 The Fairmont Orchid Hotel • Kohala Coast, Hawai'i Table of Contents Hawaii Council President's Welcome 2 Office of Hawaiian Affairs Letter 14 Association of Hawaiian Civic Association of Hawaiian Civic Club's President Message 4 Clubs - Outstanding Awards 17 Mayor's Welcome 6 Map of Hotel Grounds 30 Governor's Letter 8 Convention Agenda 31 Senator Akaka's Message 10 Necrology 63 American Savings Bank Message 12 Credentials & Registration 64 Councils & clubs Hawaii Council 23 Princess Kaiulani 50 Hamakua 23 Queen Emma 50 Hilo 23 Wahi'awa 51 Ho'opuloa 24 Wai'alua 51 Ka'u 24 Wai'anae 52 Kohala 25 Waikiki 53 Kona 25 Waimanalo 53 Kuakini 26 Laupahoehoe 26 Mainland Council 54 Prince David Kawanakoa 27 'Ahahui Kiwila Hawai'i 0 San Diego 54 Waimea 28 'Ahahui '0 Li'liuokalani 55 South Kohala 29 'Ainahau 0 Kaleponi 55 Hui Hawai'i 0 Utah 56 Oahu Council 36 Kauwahi Anaina Hawai'i 56 Ali'i Pauahi 37 Na Keiki 0 Hawai'i 57 'Ahahui Siwila Hawai'i 0 Kapolei 37 Las Vegas 57 'Ewa-Pu'uloa 37 Colorado 58 Honolulu 39 Southern Nevada 58 Ka Lei Maile Ali'i 41 Ke Ali'i Maka'ainana 59 Kailua 41 Kalihi-Palama 42 KauaiCouncil 60 King Kamehameha 42 Kaumua Ali'i 60 Ko'olauloa 43 Hanalei 60 Ko'olaupoko 43 Kualoa-He'eia 44 Maui Council 60 Lanihuli 45 Central Maui 61 Nanaikapono 45 Ho'olehua 61 Pearl Harbor 46 Lahaina 62 Prince Kuhio 48 Association ofHawaiian Civic Clubs Hawai'i District Council Hawaiian CiviF Club of Hilo, established 1929 Hawaiian Civic::QILlb.of Hamakua, (Honoka'a), 1937 Wa...ime.a. 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Box 1135, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96807 October 24,2005 Aloha mai kakou! Welcome to the exquisite Fairmont Orchid Hotel on this magnificent Kohala Coast for our 46th Annual Convention. It is an honor to preside over my first convention here on Hawai'i Island, surrounded by so much history and mana. The Hawal'I Council and our Association Convention Committee has worked diligently to provide you with a beautiful venue to deliberate pertinent issues facing our community, while enjoying the incomparable experience of Hawai'i Island's Kohala coast. Over the years, the Association has made great strides in improving the education and health of our people and expanding the knowledge and practice of our culture. We are now embarking on new areas of interest that will further improve the quality of life for our members and Hawai'i's larger community. We will explore economic development strategies and ways in which we may remain sustainable as a volunteer organization. We will continue to participate and educate ourselves and other native people in nation building. We as Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart are "Kaulilua i ke anu 0 Wai'ale'ale"..."high above all others." We must continue to keep an eye to the future..."E Alu Like Mai Ka Kou E Na Oiwi 0 Hawaii' ....Let's work together people of Hawai'i throughout this Convention and make it our priority to concentrate on our health and well being as we strive to "Holkaika Ka Waiwai Naauao 0 Na "Oiwi,..Strengthen the value of wisdom for the future. '0 wau me ka haahaa, Antoinette L. Lee Prepident Dixie Kaetsu Harry Kim Managing Director Mayor Peter T. Young Deputy Managing Director COUNTY OF HAWAIl 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 967204252 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 (808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663 MAYOR'S MESSAGE On behalf of the people of the County of Hawai'i, it is a great pleasure to welcome the 46th Annual Convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs to the Island of Hawai'i. This convention held October 23-30, 2005, provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and discuss Native Hawaiian issues while celebrating the Hawaiian Civic Clubs' many accomplishments over the past year. Your theme this year, Ho'ikaika Ka Waiwai Na'auao 0 Na 'Oiwi Strengthen the Value of Wisdom for the Future - is a beautiful reflection of the Hawaiian Civic Clubs' philosophy and mission to build a brighter future for all of Hawai'i's people. I extend my best wishes to all of the participants in the 46th Annual Convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and Mahalo Nui Loa for honoring our island with your presence. }I;;~ Harry KiM " MAYOR 6 i s/Ua~g;~~~ ~~~d:J ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS 46TH ANNUAL CONVENTION .OCTOBER 23 - 30, 2005 On behalf of the people of Hawai'i, I send greetings of warm aloha to all who have gathered at the Fairmont Orchid on the beautiful Big Island for the 46th annual Association ofHawaiian Civic Clubs Convention. The theme, "Hoikaika ka waiwai na'auao 0 na 'oiwi - Strengthen the Value of Wisdom for the Future," is most important to discuss and I encourage each participant to actively incorporate this theme into their lives. Mahalo to the association and its District Council for organizing this year's event. Best wishes for a memorable convention and for the continued success of the Association ofHawaiian Civic Clubs. Aloha, ~';/7 Linda Lingle ~ Governor, State ofHawaii 8 1955 120° 5 Chaminade University of Honolulu congratulates the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs in celebrating its 46th Annual Convention at Kohala, Hawai' i HO'IKAIKA KA WAIWAI NA'AUAO 0 NA 'OIWI "Strengthen the Value of Wisdom for the future" Chaminade University celebrates its yearlong 50TH Anniversary. We invite you to view this historical photo exhibit featuring an extensive collection of glass plate photos entitled Na Pa'i Ki'i of Bro. Bertram, S.M. 1883-1905, A Retrospective Photo Exhibit ofthe Hawaiian Kingdom on the Threshold ofAnnexation. Call the 50th Anniversary Hotline at (808) 739-8365 or visit www.chaminade.edu/50th for more information. Chaminade University was founded in fall 1955 and had only 30 students in its first class. Today 2005, more than 2,000 students are enrolled in its day, evening, online and accelerated courses with more than 23,000 swelling the alumni rolls. As a federally recognized Native Hawaiian Serving Institution, Chaminade offers the Hawaiian community an opportunity to a private higher education degree. A community partner with the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs on an Administration for Native Americans grant and a Housing and Urban Development grant that is building KIPUKA, the new headquarters of the Association, Chaminade continues to look for new ways to honor its commitment to its host culture. The main campus is located in Kaimuki at 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, with 10 satellite locations on Oahu military bases and at Catholic parishes and schools. 9 ------------- ----------------------~------------- DANIEL K. AKAKA COMMlnE~S: HAWAII ARMED SERVICES WASHINGTON OFFICE: ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES 141 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING HOMELAND SECURITY AND WASHINGTON, DC 20510 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS TELEPHONE: 1202)224-6361 tlnitro ~tatfS ~tnatt INDIAN AFFAIRS HONOLULU OFFICE: WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1103 VETERANS' AFFAIRS 3106 PRINCE JONAH KUHIO I<ALANIANAOLE FEOERAL BUILDING SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS P.O. Box 50144 HONOLULU, HI 96850 TELEPHONE: (8081522-8970 October23,2005 MESSAGEFROM U.S. SENATORDANIEL K. AKAKA Itis with great pleasure that I extend my wannest aloha and best wishes to the members of the AssociationofHawaiian Civic Clubs and guests at your 46th Annual Convention, "Hoikaika KaWaiwai Na'auao 0 Na 'Oiwi-Btrengthen the Value of Wisdom for the Future." I commendthe members ofthe Hawaii Council of the AssociationofHawaiian Civic Clubs for hosting this year's convention. I thank the AssociationofHawaiian Civic Clubs for its continued support of our efforts to extend the federalpolicy ofself-governance and self-determination to Hawaii's indigenouspeoples,Native Hawaiians. I look forward to continuing to work with all ofyou to preserve our customs,tradition, culture and heritage. Today, as you gather to enjoy the company offellow members, survey with pride the accomplishments made these past years by your organization. By uniting and focusingon commongoals, this conventionpromises to be informativeand thought provoking, and an opportunity for discussions about the challengesfacing Native Hawaiians. My best wishes go out to you for a truly successful,enjoyable and productive 46th Annual Convention. Aloha pumehana, QJ.",d '(.~ DANIEL K. AKAKA U.S. Senator 10 A~ KINGS' SHOPS '4M~~ 7t~ distance south of The Fairmont Waikoloa Beach Resort Waikoloa Beach Resort tum-off 'sbumsnu Highway. Daily Hawaiian Cultural Activities at CenterStage Free Daily Guided Monday, Ukulele Lessons 11:30 am Ancient Petroglyph Tours Tuesday, 'UmekeMaking 11:30 am($10) I0:30 am meet in tront ofthe Pala'ie Making I2}OplD.($5) Food Pavilion. Wednesday, Ipu MakirIB(~IQ) Hula L~~,S'RPfI2:30pm Thursday, Coconut /fijq(:rB~sketMaking 11:30 am ($10) Friday, Lauhala & .p;:tInl Frond Weaving 11:30 am Saturday, Hawaiian Arts & Crafts 11;30 am "'Umeke Making" Sunday, Hawaiian Feat/J,eiCrafting 11:30 am *All activities are FREE except,where noted NightlyHawaii.m·:8IltertEli.n.mentat CenterStage M0l1day,6:0QJ~>Nfely~tiia ' Tu~~day,6:00Pll:tWaipJea Havyaiian Civic Club.