ABOVE: Andrew Dolan· Owen, Gail, Paul and Peter Dolan. RIGHT: Kent Giles. Patricia and Steve Gilley, Barbara Giles. BELOW: Suzy Hemmings, Eleanor Pence, Andy and Eleanor Lautenbach, Kaui Hemmings. LEFT: Patti Anderson, Bonnie Andrew, John Anderson, David Andrew, Penny Garrity. BELOW: Puakea Nogelmeier gave the blessing. Front: Marian Arnott, Pat Ekstrand, Mimi Basler, Nonett e LaShay. Back: Thad Ekstrand, Clint Basler, David Douglas. Kristin Zambucka, Kapiolani Marignoli, Nora and Candes Meijide-Gentry. Page 2 November 2008 ABOVE: David, Margaret, Meghan and Sylvia Buck, Carolyn Moss. ABOVE RIGHT: Colleen Heyer, Sandee Bryan, Lisa Sellers and Tanya Watumull. RIGHT: Steve and Karen Torkildson. Ann Martin, Scrappy lipton, liz Perry, CENTENNIAL LUAU Michele St. John, Kelly McMahon, Twinkles Under the Stars Wendy Wichman, Yolanda DeWeese. By Marilyn Kali Tabl es filled every available space in the Koa Lanai, Hau zens, and their skill ranged from novice to professional. With Terrace, Ka Moi Lounge and the sandy beach on October 4 as the snazziest costumes ever, they danced ancient and modern more than 600 members and their guests crowded into the hula with skill and elegance and brought down the house w ith Outrigger Canoe Club for the Centennial Luau. their performances. Under twinkling stars and a beautiful balmy evening, The dances ran the range of Hawaiian music from the last members were treated to a feast of favorite Hawaiian foods 100 years, including many of the hapa-haole numbers that and home grown entertainment that ended with the favorite made the Club's former site in Waikiki a mecca for tourists in Hawaii Aloha four hours later. the 1940s and 1950s. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the OCC, the tradi­ The final group to take the stage was the Brothers tion of an annual Luau began w ith the Club's f irst birthday in Cazimero, Robert and Roland, who began their musical career 1909 and has been held every year since. in Waikiki at the Outrigger Canoe Club in 1969. They praised The evening began with a lei greeting and music by the Don Avery and the late Cline Mann as being instrumental in Teves Trio in the Lobby. On the beach stage Holonape enter­ their early career. They were known then as the Sunday tained the crowd as members f ound their tables and enjoyed a Manoa and they played at the Club on Friday nights. mai tai. The luau tables were beautifully decorated in ti When they sang Kui Lee's I Will Remember You you could leaves, pineapple and other fresh fruit, and plumeria blossoms. have heard a pin drop. When they finished, the Club erupted Emcee Mike Buck welcomed the crowd and Puakea into a rousing round of applause. It was one of those chicken Nogelmeier, who created the Centennial tagline of Hoe wa·a skin moments as many gazed into the night sky to remember Mau, gave the blessing. family and friends who were with us in spirit only. While members dined on Chef Manfred Pirscher's delicious Mahala nui loa to the Luau Committee headed by Conne Hawaiian food, Naluhoe took the stage and played favorite Sutherland for the luau of the century. Conne thanked the Hawaiian songs. many volunteers who helped with the luau, and especially For many years, Cathy Ostrem has trained members young thanked the hard working staff of General Manager Mike Ako, and old to dance hula at the luau. But this year was different. Food and Beverage Manager Dickson Alvarado, Catering Cathy completed her long and difficult training and is now a Director Liz Ventura, Chef Pirscher, Maintenance Supervisor certified Kumu Hula. Mark Dias and all of their staffs for transforming the Club into Her dancers ranged from her granddaughter to senior citi- the Luau venue. Outrigger Page 3 MORE FROM THE LUAU ABOVE: Luau Committee: Cathy Ostrem, Glenna Wong, Patty Mowat, Missy Mowat Maii, Karen Kato and Conne Sutherland. RIGHT: Debi lng and Billy Foytich. BELOW: Anna, Renee, Charlie and Kanoa Ostrem. Page 4 November 2008 Front: Tay Perry, Bill Mowat, Jimmy Kincaid. Back: Robby Ostrem, Doug Ostrem, Bill Kato. ABOVE: Karen Kato, Patti Mowat, Glenna Wong RIGHT: The Brothers Cazimero BELOW: Anne and Glenn Perry. Ricci Guild Conger John and Lissa Eveleth, Alice Guild, Jackie and Walter Guild, Ricci Guild Conger, Rab Kumu Hula Cathy Ostrem Guild, Di Guild. Outrigger Page 5 OCC Masters Front: Nicole Pederson, Mary Smolenski, Karin Del Rey. Back: Kisi Haine, Megan Jones, Donna Kahakui, Paula Crabb, Traci Phillips, Jen Horner, Lisa Livingston (Not Pictured: Coach Wyatt Jones). The 30th Annual Na Wahine 0 Ke Kai Molokai to and supported each other regardless of club or crew. Oahu Championship Canoe Race was held September Mahalo nui loa to Mike Ako and his wonderful 28. The Outrigger Canoe Club wahine hoe wa'a weath­ staff and management, the Board of Directors, and our ered challenges natural and unnatural, and fielded two fellow members here and away for their support all crews for the 41 mile race in the Club's centennial year. summer long. To Todd Sandvold and Evan Rhodes, sin­ With no wind, no swell, and a rising but unhelpful cere appreciation for assisting the women across the tide, it was a straight shot from Molokai to the finish in channel with able boat escort. And a sincere and heart­ Waikiki. Outrigger's Masters (40 years and older) in the felt mahalo to the great men of the Outrigger Canoe new fiberglass canoe Kai Liolio placed an impressive Club- all of Coaches John Puakea's open men, Walter fourth overall of 67 crews w ith a time of 5:34:43, the Gu ild's Masters men, and Bill Johnson's Senior Masters fastest ever for a crew in that division. men- endless thanks to each of you for your strength Kisi Haine, who steered the crew, enthused, "We and encouragement. Best of luck in your Molokai cross­ were hoping for top 10 and we got fourth, so that's a ing! good day. We're definitely satisfied with this," sh e said. Being part of and racing for Outrigger Canoe Club Led by affable Masters Coach Wyatt Jones, the enables its paddlers to enjoy the tradition of Hawaiian crew also included Paula Crabb, Karin Del Rey, Jenni culture through outrigger canoe racing, and even the Horner, Megan Jones, Donna Kahakui, Lisa Livingston, simple pleasure of sportsmanship and camaraderie. This Nicole Pedersen, Traci Phillips and Mary Smolenski. has been a trying season, but a new season awaits. "It was all them. I was just trying to make sure I As Mary Smolenski observed, "Every year, there are didn't blow it w ith some stupid decision. They did new friendships made, old friendships renewed, and great - I was really happy," Jones said after the ra ce. experiences that create wonderful memories for our The Open crew raced the Kakina and finished third lives. This year, two beautiful dolphins played in front in the Koa division, with a time of 6:04:12, good f or of our escort boat, one rolling on its side to look up at 24th overall. Many of the girls in this crew were us, before swimming away! Thank you, Outrigger, for novices, so this w as a terrific accomplishment for them. the privilege of representing you across the Molokai By racing in the Kakina, Lindsay Chang, Hilary channel all these years!" Denison, Julia Fiedler, Sarah Field, Cathi Goldsmith, Pam Jenkins, Mary Ann Kawakami, Tiare Salassa, and Lindsay PADDLE TICKER Wessberg perpetuated Outrigger's commitment to the Team Bradley won in 5:22:05 for the fourth consec­ tradition of racing koa canoes in the channel. This utive year, erasing by seven seconds the previous record young and eager crew was led by Open Coach lan set by Australia's Mooloolaba in 2004. Hui Lanakila, Forester. which won the pre-season races, finished second. The canoe racing season began for the wahine in Veteran OCC paddler and steerswoman, Malia Kamisugi, an aberrant miasma that resulted in divergent programs stroked f or the Hui Lanakila crew. and schedules. Many devoted OCC paddlers ended up Kailua placed 17th overall, and set a record in the racing for other clubs. But always and to the end, all Senior Masters (50 years and older) division with a time those members who raced Molokai this year endured of 5:56:22. It was OCC veteran, Genie Kincaid's, first Page 6 November 2008 Genie Kincaid, far right, was on the winning 50s crew for Kailua Canoe Club. Other members of t he winning crew were Patti Eames, Lois Wise, Penny Martin, Carleen Ornellas, Vanessa Weiss, Bev Tuaolo, Crystal Egusa and Terry Malterre. Open Crew Front: Anella Borges. 2nd row: Lindsay Chang, Lindsay Wessberg, Cathi Goldstein, Mary Ann Kawakami, Hilary Denison, Coach lan Forester. 3rd row: Pam Jenkins, Julia Fiedler, Tiare Salassa, Sarah Field and Jean Cullinan. race with a club other than Outrigger in 22 years. He r Keala Kilcoyne and Paahana Kincaid gained experi­ crew beat Kahiau/HK, which had a streak of four con­ ence racing with new friends in Hui Lanakila's third secutive senior masters victories, by six minutes. Racing crew, finishing 31st overall. Jean Cullinan completed for Kahiau/HK were Kincaid's fellow OCC veterans, her first crossing ever with Kailua's second crew, finish­ Laurie Lawson and Katy Bourne. ing 35th overall. On:~. high floor In the Hokua condominium, the two-bedroom This dram:atlc direct oce anfront o.partment overlooks sand, surf and residence takes full advantage of stunning ocean and city views. A sunsets, and Is lociltcd In the Kalnalu at the foot of Diamond Head.