Kanileo '0 Kalaniana'ole Resounding voice from the Heaven. (~f Boundless Limits Newsletter of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Apri12006 1(ufiio (j)ay (Parade J{e{cfunder J{o{cfing Skjes Jonah Kuhio Kuuuuanaote The Citizen Prince /87.1-1922 On Saturday, March 25 cars, trolleys, marching bands, musicians, singers, youth groups and community groups lined up at Saratoga Street in Waikiki for the Annual I.Jlllla '0 Na Papa Alaka'i Kuhio Day Parade. ·Weeks of heavy rains did not dampen the good cheer and Aloha Pelekikena Spirit as the two-hour-or-so parade made it's way down Kalakaua Avenue to Kapiolani Roy Benham Park. It was a fun time and at least a full afternoon for the members who came Hope Pekekikena'Ekahi together to participate in the celebration of our patron Prince Jonah Kuhio Claire Pruet Kalaniana'ole Pi'ikoi. Hope Pelekikena 'Elua Na 'unanikina'u Kamali'i Wearing everything from choir and uniform mu'umu'u to shorts with club Tvshirts, we gathered back of the Waikiki Shell. Spirits were high, conversations were flowing Pu'uku while we waited for our Trolley to arrive. When it did arrive we went to work like Chasmin Sokoloski busy bees. Taking direction from Uncle Richard Jackson and Kanoe Cazimero, we had Kakau'olelo Ho'opa 'a the "Atlantis" Trolley decorated with stalks of red and pink ginger, heleconia, YvoJllle "Pee~Vee" Ryan monstera leaves as well as purple and white balloons. Kakau'ole10 Ho'oholo Palapala Kanoe Cazlmero Pelekikena HalaKoke TOIl~vHo 'EOll0 Luna.A/aka'i Eddie Akana Brandy Ching AlmaCirino Lahela J. Holmwood Ron Jarrett Robert ~Vorthington st (;eneraI~e~bership Pelekikena Roy Benham and 1 VP Claire Pruet rode in a convertible driven by Bob Worthington and decorated by our Pelekikena. Roy also assisted the AOHec by Meeting arranging vehicle hood decorations for seven additional vehicles. Kudos go to banner Wednesday, April 12 holders/walkers Brandy Ching and Pee Wee Ryan.. Mahala to Aunty Alma Cirino, QueenFmmaSmnmerPalace Leinani Keppeler-Bortels and Miki Bowers for coordinating the Choir members who brought their voices and instruments. Kinda hard to Kanikapila without guitars and ukulele. ~ 5:30 p.m. Cocktails Pupus OIl your 0\\11 6:00 p.m. Easter Dinner $12.00 Guest Speaker: Kalei Tsuha Moon Calendar Consultant RSVP Aunt.y Mele Peters ASAP No later than April 10 261-8308 Da "Submarine Trolley before and aftah. We were the colorful and fun parade entry! 2 Musicians Uncles M.iki Ray and Richard. October05 Newlyweds - the Davis' Nanaikapono ladies pretty in Lavender Aunties Alma & Nona and Keala Pruet. Outfits, Papale and Parasols. Kamehameha Cheer Squad The Campbell High School performers 'Dit. Nola Nahulu & Hawaii Youth Choir Kaahumanu Pelikikena Donna Lei Smythe Driver MarkVasconcelles, with she, lICC ofWaimanalo Pelekikena. Marvelle Leilani Sanders and Frances De Lima, Laughlin with driver and n10'opuna, Papakolea Puni with Trolley drivers Aunty Nickie Hines (L) leading the ladies Bill Correa, driver for Oahu Council The Rose between the thOlTIS. President Nalani Gersaba 3 Mahalo nui to those who helped decorate the trolley and car. Mahalo especially to those who stayed to ride and sing and make this truly a celebration! Give yourselves a pat on the back Miki Bowers, Ray Chung, Uncle Richard Jackson (his daughter-in-law and mo'opuna who came to cheer us on while we decorated), Keala Pruet, Alma Cirino, Art Wong, David Ka'aha'aina, Newly weds Dr. and Mrs. Bill Davis, Irminia Sand and her family, Christian Peters, Brandy Ching, Aunty Mele Peters, Uncle David Peters, Pee Wee Ryan, Claire Pruet, Bob Worthington, Bill Lyman, Charlotte DeCanto Lyman, Harriett Roxburgh, Leinani Keppeter-Bortels, Bruss Keppeler, Kanoe Cazimero, PuaHinano and lokepa Campton. Parade Ha Ha Moments and Highlights! Starting off Keaukaha at least four times because we no can find our key! Bill Davis hitting the high notes .J'l'J'> better than the Soprano voices! Bob Worthington's Green hat! Struggling with keeping the balloons from blowing in the wind! ..• only to take them down, apart and give them away to e e cheerful and happy children! e © Stopping the trolley because ar'really goodDaddy and nice guy" is chasing us down for a balloon! • Singing fl "It's Aloha Friday" to Parade Commentator, Kimo Kahoano. Making that ABC run fort'water" .... right! No wonder the choir members were so Hap p y! Two stellar highlights ... First, long-time Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club member, Attorney and historian Bruss Keppeler was one of the Kuhio Day Parade Grand Marshals along with Aunty Doreen Lindsey of Nanaikapono Hawatian Civic Club. Second highlight was the inclusion of a special convertible recognizing Aunty Leila Kiaha for her community contributions as an educator and Choral Director. With Aunty Leila's portrait and Na Hoku Hanohano "Stars of Distinction" Award prominently displayed in the car are her son Daniel and daughter Martha Lei aka "Bootie", Danny is a talented musician and singer. Bootie sang and danced throughout her school years.and is passing that talent on to her daughter. Both are graduates of Kamehameha Schools where Aunty Leila left her most significant mark upon numerous people that have become leaders in our Hawaiian Culture. Among these known Cultural Resources and mentors are Robertand Roland Cazimero, Kumu Hula Vickie Holt Takamine, Hailama Farden, and Tony Conjugation. EoAunty Leila! Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole's services at the federaLbuilding....on Wednesday, March 29 memorial services were held for Prince Kuhio at the Honolulu federal building named in his honor. The guest speakers honoring Prince Kuhio were Haunani Apoliona, Chairperson.. Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Micah Kane, Chairman- Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. The Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Choral Group and the Royal Hawaiian Band also participated in the activity and we congratulate our choral group for an excellent performance. Pelekikena Roy Benham organized the event and served as master of ceremonies. Representatives from the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Kaahumanu Society, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Club and members from Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Ctub, Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu and the Waikiki Hawaiian Civic Club were also present. 4 The Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club would "like to invite you to a huaka'i (excursion) to Kalapana on the island ofHawai'i on Saturday, May 13,2006. The tour will be done by Pi'ilani Ka'awaloa, born.and raised by her grandparents in. Kalapana, The group will meet 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Keaau Shpping Center, and leave for Pahoa, Kumukahi, Pohoiki, and then to Kalapana. We will he spending the evening at the .Kilau.ea Military Camp (KMC) up at Volcano. KMC accommodations are dormitory style, six (6) to a room at $18.00 per person. Ifyou are traveling from neighbor islands, you will need to rent a car and may fly in and out ofthe Hila Airport. Ifyou need more information or have any questions, please call me or send an e­ Inail. You should let me know immediately to at least make room accommodations at KMC. Mahalo nui, WiU.ett£'l K. A~ (H) 808-885-4501 (C) 808-895-2386 g\:vdkag(lL;verizon.net 5 PAClf'lC DIA~aE:S: f:DUCATION PROO~ ~~ Megan ~ofthe Pacific Diabetes Education Program will be speaking at our 'i\1AY·General Membership Meeting, What isthe Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP)? PDEP is a five-year project funded bythe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the availability and dissemination ofculturally and linguistically appropriate diabetes education materials. PDEP is a program of Papa Ola Lokahi, a community organization that focuses on Native Hawaiian health. The goals ofPDEP are to: Cut down in the early 1800's~ the 10 . Establish an advisory council that Sandalwood once covered the upper slopes includes consumers ofdiabetes care of Haleakala. Few of us have ever seen a services, health care providers, local Sandalwood Tree or been able to appreciate diabetes programs and Diabetes it's beauty when filled in bloom! These Prevention and Control Programs photos were taken this pastweekend. This (DPCP) in Hawaii and the Western tree stands about 25 feet tall and is at the Pacific. 6,500 feet level of Haleakala. These reprint in black and white do not do it's bright red 20 Develop awareness and education color and beauty justice. interventions designed to improve knowledge, attitudes, skills and behaviors related to diabetes prevention and control and to improve clinical outcomes for people with diabetes. 30 Establish partnerships with local community-based programs, DPCP programs and consumers ofservices related to diabetes prevention alld care. Mahala to Clarence Chang for these photos 4. Develop and distribute diabetes education materials that are culturally and linguistically appropriate; for us by community programs and health care providers. With the help ofthe Association ofHawaiian Civic Clubs, the Pacific Diabetes Education Program (PDEP)will be developing brochures that promote diabetes awareness and. education for Native Hawaiians. PDEP has designed 2 new brochures-specifically for Native Hawaiians-e-that promote the message "Small Steps, Big Rewards: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes.' At the meeting on May 10, you will be among the first in the community to see the new brochures and share your mana' 0 about whether they are getting the message across in a way that is effective and appropriate for ~' r: Q:t:LtYd~l1r Hawaiians, ~.At..t~{g~ .~... ..~ ~IM""': W-S:t ..-<...."' ..• «..... ",... 6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 1:30 p.m . .ROO·Kluau to honor Prince 'Kuhio 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Oahu Council Oahu Council Board Mtg. - 6 p.m. PK.HCC General Mtg.