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o KAULILUA I KE 'ANU '0 WAI'ALE'ALE (HIGH ABOVE ALL OTHER ) King David Kalakaua e quicentenial 1 36 - 1986 Association OfHawaiian Civic Clubs 27th Annual Convention ovemberl2, 13, 14, 15, 1986 Kauai, Hawaii We dedicate the 27th Annual Convention Program of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs to the Memory of Arthur Kailua Kinny Kawaihau Hawaiian Civic Club Mrs. Parker Widemann Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu 1 ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS P. O. Box 1135 • Honolulu, Hawaii 96807 A10 h a Kak 0 u , Welcome to the lovely "Garden Isle" for the Twenty Seventh Annual Convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. This year also celebrates the Sixty Ninth Anniversary of the establishment of the original club, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu. As we continue to work hard to fulfill our goals and objectives that our founders so carefully and diligently worked for, may we collectively promote the practice of good government and good citizenship. We have made great strides as an Association and have become very active in our State and are being recognized in the community as a valued Hawaiian Organization that remains united in purpose, "Hui kahi e ke kumu". Let's try to strive together to be as our Convention theme states, "Kaulilua i ke anu 0 Wai'ale'ale", (High above all others). The Lee Family would like to say Mahalo to all of you for your confidence, support and all of the hard work you have all put into this wonderful Association. We have learned much from all of you and value your friendships and ideas. May the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs continue to be a very positive and stimulating organization which keeps an eye to the future. "E Alu Like Mai Ka Kou E Na Oiwi 0 Hawaii" ••••Let's work together people of Hawaii. o wau me ka ha'aha'a, .. :; ~a..-.J---v'--- ___ --~ . - .. _.~ .. ./Benson W. K. Lee, Sr President 3 EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS HONOLULU GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI GOVERNOR MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI I am pleased to extend, on behalf of the people of Hawaii, congratulations and best wishes to the officers and members of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs as they gather for their 27th Annual Convention, November 13 through 15, 1986, in Lihue, Kauai. Through the years, the dedicated members of our 41 Hawaiian Civic Clubs have cherished and strengthened the spirit and cultural traditions of Hawaii, promoting a sense of pride, unity, and cooperative action among its membership on the various islands. Much of Hawaii's progress and the outstanding reputation it has as a region of social harmony and understanding may be attributed to individual work and achievement by the hundreds of members of the Hawaiian Civic Clubs. " To all who will be attending the Kauai convention, and to all others associated with the excellent work of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, we extend our gratitude and warmest aloha. .. ~~, ~" .. " ~AriYOShl ~orge fiir 4 OFFICE OF TH E LI EUTENANT GOVERNOR STATE CAPITOL HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 JOHN WAIHEE LIEUTENANT GOVE.RNOR (SOS) S4S-2544 A MESSAGE FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JOHN WAIHEE I would like to extend my best wishes for a successful meeting to the delegates to this 27th annual convention of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. I am very encouraged to see that so many people maintain an active interest in the Hawaiian language, customs, meles and crafts, not just because it is part of my ethnic heritage, but because you are keeping alive the traditions that enrich the lives of all those touched by them. I notice that your theme for this year's meeting is "Kaulilua I Ke Anu '0 Wai'ale'ale," or "High Above All Others." I am aware that this theme was selected to coincide with celebrations at Iolani Palace honoring a high Hawaiian chief. However, I feel, that given the work that you do to improve the education of Hawaiian children and preserve Hawaiian traditions, a slogan which celebrates excellence is especially appropriate. On behalf of the people of Hawaii, I extend a sincere welcome to delegates from California and Utah attending this convention and send a heartfelt mahalo to all of you members of Hawaiian Civic Clubs who are doing so much to preserve the culture and customs of the Hawaiian people. JOHN WAIHEE Lieutenant Governor 5 DAVID P. PENHALLOW "OMINISTR"TlVE "SST OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 4396 RICE STREET LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766 TONY T. KUNIMURA MAYOR October 17, 1986 HAYOR'S NESSAGE Aloha! It is an honor to welcome the members of the 41 Hawaiian Civic Clubs represented here at this Twenty-Seventh Annual Convention. Kauai has chosen for its theme, "Kauai Kilohana, II tha t is, Kauai, Not to be Compared, and we hope that this convention, and your time here on Kauai will be incomparable. On July 1, 1986, I issued a Proclamation, proclaiming 1987, as the Year of the Hawaiian, Ho' olako '87. It wi Ll, be a special year on Kauai, a year in which we will honor the uniqueness of our host, cuI ture, and the commendable advancements they have made in their rapidly changing homeland. We are well aware that the continuing influx of different cultures and laws in Hawaii, caused great hardships, but the magnanimous Hawaiians never ceased their spirit of aloha. It is with this same spirit of aloha, that the people of Kauai welcome you to our Garden Island. May your convention be successful and your diliberations validate and unite your people. TONY T. KUNIMURA Mayor, County of Kauai 6 STATE OF HAWAII OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS 567 SOUTH KING STREET. SUITE 100 HONOLULU. HAWAII 96813 (808) 548-8960 The Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs extends its best wishes to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs for a productive and successful convention on the beautiful Island of Kaua i , Our congratulations to the host Council for its outstanding efforts in coordinating this year's meeting. The convention marks 27 years of growth and accomplishment within an organization devoted to maintaining and preserving the best of Hawai'i's past, while steadfastly promoting and encouraging the pursuit of good government and good citizenship in today's world. As we meet in convention here in Kauai, we also celebrate the l50th anniversary of the birth of King Kalakaua. Under Kalakaua, who also was known as Kaulilua, the Hawaiian monarchy achieved its pinnacle of style and magnificence. The theme of this year t s convention, "Kaulilua i ke anu, Wai'ale'ale" reflects the towering grandeur of Wai'ale'ale, the heights achieved by King Kalakaua and his dreams for Hawai'i in the international arena. ~ aloha .pumeha~a, {/~C.,J~ Rockne C. Freitas Chairman 7 HANALEI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB KAUAI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB HANALEI, KAUAI LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII CHARTER DATE: 1969 CHARTER DATE: April 16, 1966 SONG: Hanohano Hanalei SONG: Nani Wale Lihue COLORS: Purple and White COLORS: Purple and White FLOWER: Pua Olena FLOWER: Mokihana MOTTO: Kaulana A 0 Hanalei MOTTO: Kauai, Hemolele I Ka Malie! CLUB OFFICERS CLUB OFFICERS President. Fred B. Conant, Jr. President. Gabriel I First Vice President Charles Kim Vice President Mrs. Mary Ahana Recording Secretary Annie Hashimoto Secretary-Treasurer John lIalaole Corresponding Secretary Pua Ponimoi Directors Mrs. Leocadia Miyajima, Treasurer Keikilani Harada Hartwell Blake, Kalani Flores Directors Peter Piilani, Joseph Haumea, Valerie Yokotake, Howard Yokotake, Joseph Ponimoi ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Wayne Harada, Maile Semitekol • Participated in the 1985 Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention held in Maui, Hawaii, November 14-16, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS: 1985 • Conducted classes in basic Hawaiian Language • Club sponsored one 5th grader to the Kamehameha and presented slides of Native Hawaiian birds found in the Schools Summer Explorations '86. Four college grants Kokee region to the Senior Citizens of Kapaa, Kauai • Parti were given at $300 each. $100 was given to the Kauai cipated in the Annual Kauai Senior, Inc. "Extravaganza" held Special Olympics. Club members participated in the an at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. Ten retired nual Prince Kuhio Memorial Service at Kuhio Park spon teachers on Kauai who are members of the Kauai Hawaiian sored by the Kamehameha Lodge and the Annual King Kau Civic Club, participated in the 27th Annual Convention of the mualii Memorial Service in Waimea sponsored by the Kau Hawaii State Retired Teachers Chorus held in Honolulu mualii Hawaiian Civic Club. Club members participated in March 6-7,1986 at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Honolulu, many fund raisers throughout the year. Club also helped Hawaii. Participated in the Hawaiian Studies Program held with airfare for five young paddlers to go to the HCRA State in Honolulu, August 25. 26, and 27, 1986. Five Kupuna, Finals in Hilo e Members attended the installation service who are members of the Kauai Hawaiian Civic Club par for the new Hanalei chapter of the Kaahumanu Societyat the ticipated in the workshop. Also, they are employed by the Waioli Hui'ia Church Department of Education here on Kauai e Participated in the Memorial Service for Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole at the park in Kukuiula, Kauai e Again, we sponsored two students to the 1986 Kamehameha Schools Exploration Program. We were invited as guests to the Hanalei Hawaii an Civic Club day of fun, fellowship and talk story. Pre-con vention planning meetings have been called by Blakeslee Conant, Chairman, early June to plan for the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention-November 13-15, 1986, with Kauai as the host island. Aloha and Welcome to Aloha and Kauai! Best Wishes Hawaiian Civic Clubs RICK RODRICK General Manager TOLL FREEDIRECf TOHAWAII: fianaJei (800) 367-8047 ext.