THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE 1998 S t a n S h e r iJJ C e n t e r MISS IJT{I\IE,RSE- H0waii PAGE.AT\TT HONORARYCO-CHAIRS: EXECUTIVEHOST COMI\4ITTEE TheHonorable Co-C^J.-a-o P-od-ce''orPag"anr BenjaminJ. Cayetano Al Masini GovernorSlate of Hawai'i Ai MasiniProductions The Honorable olf?s(UnworsoPns€nltt Co-Chairand Events Coordinator NormanlMizuguch Apr'lMos nl d€mai /"q8 ,i€ot Aonntn-* Presidentof the Senate Al MasiniProductions TheHonorable Vce-Chair JosephM, Souki JosephF. Bl.nco Speakerof the House ExecutiveAssistant to lhe Governor V,ce-Chair TonyS. Vericella President& CEO Hawai'iVrsiiors and Convention Burea - Hawai'i 1998 Executive Host Committee Lefi to right:Tbny S. Wricella, Al Masini, April Masini, Joseph F. Blanco To all the people that made the difference, Today is the day when the people of Hawai'i should feel very proud; not only because we are broadcasting live to hundreds of millions of viewers, nor because we have literally been showcasedon the 'worldt stage"for two entire weeks, but more importantly, becauseit is the wonderful, generousand devoted people of Hawai'i that made it happen. It is you - the countless, tireless volunteers, the generous, giving sponsors and my devoted staff who worked every night for months, undl 1, 2, and 3 a.m. It is you who went out and did something to change the course of our very special State. It is you, the wonderful people of Hawai'i who should take a bow today because you have demonstrated and shared the Aloha Spirirwith not only the International MISS UNIVERSE delegates,but with the world - and I am so incrediblyhonored and proud to have felt the power of your spirit. Congratulations to each and every one ofyou whose caring, giving and devotion have turned an unbelievable once-in-a-lifetime opportuniry into a remarkably successful realiry. Gratefully Yours, ,J /l ') /l /?n/ / /lnt // I/,/ /l \jpw | ((a\'t'nrr ^ I April Masini Co-Chair and EventCoordinator 26 1998Miss Universe Oficial ?rogram E Ala, E Kohua E Ak, E Kokua, Hawaiian for "ariseand lend support" - are words that best describethe spirit of volunteerism of Hawai'i residentsAl and April Masini, co-chairsof the 1998 Miss Universe PageantHawai'i Host Committee. Al Masini, well-known TV industry executiveand many-time Emmy award winner, servedas producer for Hawai'i segmenrsof the Pageant. As the creator and producer of hit shows such as"Solid Gold," "Entertainment Tonight," "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," "Star Search," tVorld," and "Super Models of the he was one of the first sixry inducteesinto the Broadcasting and Cable Hail of Fame. Al has done an outstanding job in ensuring that viewers from around the world enjoy the beauty and diversiry of Hawai'i during the live telecast' His wife April, a model and acrress,has led the huge efFortto coordinate the million and one details of the pre-Pageanrevenrs. April provided the inspiration and creativity behind these specialevents and has worked tirelesslyalong lvith her staffand team ofvolunteers to fufill the needs of Pageantolficials and the many people in Hawai'i and the world. Al and April have burned the midnight oil for no reward other than to see Hawai'i benefit from the worldwide artenrion of the Miss Universe Pageant. Mahalo to thesetwo talented and generous individuals without them, this global event would not be a success! fa Progran )z 1996,Miss Universe Oficial .