A. A. A. K U p U NA EC SEQ HE S TE Q LEDG OFOURK U , L S Oc ober 22 - 29, 2006·Wa i i i Beac Marrio Reso an S a· onolu u a ari .,.. 2 Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs P..O.Box 1135, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96807 Aloha Kakou, On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Association, I welcome you back to The Waikl'kl Beach Marriott Resort and Spa ·our home away from home". This is ourthird convention at this hotel. let us all reaoquaimourseNes with Waikl'kl' under the watchful eyes of our fOUnder, Prince Jonah KOhi6Kalaniana'ole as we welcome Lono-i-ka-makahiki at the start of the makahiki season, The Oahu CounCil has put together outstanding pre-oonvention activities for all to enjoy and to reconnect with our kOpOnaas we continue to strengthen the values of wisdom for the future... "Ho'ikabka waiwaina'auao 0 na 'aiM", There are some workshops and activities that are not in your brochure so please make note and try not to miss them. The Association continues to grow, even with the.merger of four clubs into two.1 We will charter at least three new dubs at this convention and reinstate the charter of the Lana'i Hawaiian Civic Club. Ho'omab'i, dubs who have increased your membership this yearl The AssociatiOn's Officers and Committee Chairs have worked hard all year, We held a successful Education Summit, completed an Economic Development Survey and sponsored a Puwalu NoNa.La' elua. This first Puwalu provided a forum for our distinguished KOpOna,. practitioners and experts to discuss and aharethe cultural practices of the lawaI'a (fisherman) and the mahi'ai (farmers) from theahupua'a of all forty-five moku in our Hawafi .Archipelago and mokumanamana. Native. Hawaiian KQpOna and practitioners came together to share the knowledge of our ancestors and restore and perpetuate our Hawaiian Way of life in honor of our ancestora, Ho'onanonana INa KOpOna....·Honor ourAncestors". We were granted $1,000,000 from the Legislature this year for our building. We will be breaking ground in· early 2007,We are very dose to reaching our goal of 500 pledges for our Prince KOhi~ Federal Credit Union, We gather this week to honorour KOplina *"Ohaha Ka Hua KOpOna,: Because ofthe fruits of the knowtedge of ourKClpOna. we flourish", Federal recognition and natiOnhood continue to·. be compelling issues confronting Hawaiians and the community at large. In honor of our kOpOna we will continue to WOrk for the physical, soCial and economic health of our people, and to educate ourselves and the people of Hawai'i about our Hawaiian Nation, We must work even harder to move towards nationhood. Ma Ka Lotahi Ka Ikaika illn Unity there is strength." As an Association we must maintain our unique differenees as individuals. as a people, while remaining united in commitment to our causes. E Alu Like Mal Ka Kou E Na OMit 0 Hawari....Let's work together people ofHawan. na'aha'a,.. ~ Antoinette "Tonr Lee President 3 ~~~~~~ and fZ/. ~~ ~ Yl. a@J~» ~ cfJt. ~~~d THE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS OCTOBER 22-29, 2006 On behalf of the people of Hawai'i, we send our greetings of aloha and welcome everyone gathered at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa for the 47th annual Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention. The contributions of our Hawaiian civic clubs can be traced back to 1918 when Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole formed the first community-based grassroots Hawaiian organizationin our islands. His vision of a coalitionof Hawaiian civic clubs still lives on today. This year's theme is OHAHA KA HUA KOPUNA, "becauseofthe fruits of the knowledge of our Kupuna, we flourish". The message of unity calls upon 51 Hawaiian civic clubs to gather in order to discuss issues facing the Hawaiianpeople and the community. We extend our sincere gratitudeto the dedicated staff and volunteers who work so hard to ensure the successof this important event year after year. Aloha, -£<.2..- Linda Lingle f--­ James R. " Governor, State of'Hawai 1 Lieutenant 4 OFFICE Of MAYOR CITY AN.D COUNTY OF HONOLULU 530 SOUTH KING S'rnISl;:T,ROOM $00 * HONOLIJU), HAWAII 96ll.13 rEl.£PHONE, 16(6) 5.ltS·4141 * FAIt: ISOIIn llZ'Nl5!'>Z *INl'm:NltT, 1I\'WW.~,go\l MESSAGE FROM MAYOR MUFI HANNEMANN Welinameke alohaena hoa makamaka 0 na ahahuisiwila Hawaii mai. ka moku 0 Keawea i ka mole 0 Lehuaa hiki loa aku ika mokubonn kahi i nee ai ko kakoupoe ohana, Alohakakou, As the fust Honolulu mayorofPolynesian ancestryin 40 years, it is a great pleasureto welcomethe members ofthe Association ofHawaiianCivic Clubson the occasionofyour 471hannual convention. The Association ofHawaiianCivic Clubs has a long and distinguished recordof success in promoting and perpetuating the host cultureofHawaii. Yourwork in providingeducational scholarships to Native Hawaiian students has been outstanding, enablingcountless youngpeopleto complete their collegeeducations and serve their communities. We also applaud the workthat youhave performed over the yearswith the legislative bodiesofthe state, federal and county governments. Throughyour perseverance, laws affecting Native Hawaiians have been initiatedfor the betterment of everyone in the islands. The peopleofthe City and County ofHonolulujoin me jn wishing you a productive and successful convention. Maythe spiritoffellowship and your many aohievemests inspire youto continueto worktogether to makeour Honolulu, our home, a better place to live. Ha aheono 0 Honolulu. ...•• a 7 5 8 9 ------- ~-~---~ - Hilton Anchorage Looks Forward to Welcoming the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs 48th Annual Convention October 15 - 20, 2007 A convenient downtown location. 7 miles from Anchorage International Airport. 3 fabulous restaurants on property. Fitness Center, Swimming Pool. Spacious sleeping rooms featuring "The Bed by Hilton". Book yourreservation before September 14th, 2007. (800) 245 2527 Reservations (907) 272 7411 Hotel Main Line 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 11 0'AHU COUNCIL. ALI'I PAUAHI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB 'AHAHUI SIWILA HAWAI'I 0 KAPOLEI PO BOX 2965, AIEA HI 6701 PO Box 700007, Kapolei, HI 96709-007 Date Organized: December 2, 1973 Date Organized: 1992/1993 Date Chartered by AHCC: December 8, 1973 Date Chartered by AHCC: October 27, 1993 Club Flower: Pua Kukui Club Flower: Native'llima Club Colors: Ke'oke'o (White) Club Colors: Green, Red, White, Blue Club Song: Pauahi 0 Kalani Club Song: Uncut version of The Queen's Prayer Club Motto: Club Motto: Po'e 'Olelo: Ka ikaika aka mana'o a me ke kino a Po'e 'Olelo: E mau ke ea 0 ka 'aina i ka pono me uhane Po'e Ha'ole: Let sovereignty return the Po'e Ha'ole: Strong in mind, body, and spirit righteousness ofthe land Club Officers: Club Officers: Pelekikena: Keali'i T. Lum Pelekikena: Annelle Amaral Hope Pelekikena: Kai'ona Killebrew Hope Pelekikena 'ekahi: Jalna Keala Pu'uku: Charles Rose Hope Pelekikena 'elua: Lance Holden Kakau 'Olelo Ho'opa'a: Alohanani Tiana Jamias Pu'uku: Bob Holden Kakau 'Olelo Ho'opa'a: Amanda Alison CLUB ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS: Kakau 'Olelo Ho'oholo Palapala: Rona Rodenhurst Alaka'i: Dan Lyman Alii Pauahi HCC had the opportunity to give back Kahu: Kala Holden to the Community by participating in the following Ho'opa'a Mo'olelo: events: IPP: Shad Kane • Papa Ola Lokahi Diabetes Prevention Grant Directors: Mike Kido, Melissa Lyman Recipient • Members volunteered to clean Maunaala Members Deceased: John Ka'imikaua • Members marched in Prince Kuhio Parade • Members helped serve, clean, and decorate CLUB ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS: the Lunalilo Home Lu'au Fundraiser The Ahahui was deeply saddened, and Hawaii • Lunalilo Home Kupuna Garden lost a great cultural treasure, when John Ka'imikaua passed away on June 7, 2006. John had been • Members attended the Puwalu held at the Hawaii Convention Center cultural advisor for the ahahui since its beginnings, conveying profound insight and understanding with • Members attended the CNHA Citizenship regard to the ahupua'a of Honouliuli, the Ewa Leadership Conference Plains, Makakilo and Palehua. The Ahahui • OHA Leadership Conference consulted with Kumu John often, especially on • Members volunteered at Kawaiha0 Church projects dealing with the aina and spirituality, and to feed the Homeless he shared generously. For all his brilliance, Kumu • Waimea Falls Park Community Meeting John was a humble man, who spoke thoughtfully in • Members participated in the opening and a calm and patient voice. It is an understatement to closing of Makahiki say that he will be missed, but we will do our best • Members attended Alii Sunday Festivities to carryon the lessons that he taught us. Aloha • Members participated in the Aha Kane Kumu, mahalo nui loa. Conference At our Ahahui installation dinner in January, the • .Members participated at the 7th Annual Ahahui was fortunate to have as keynote speaker NHEA Convention at LCC State Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair ofthe Senate Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee. The Senator made it clear that if Hawaiians want to 12 have a say in the affairs ofthe State, a basic key is receive Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas presents to utilize our high population numbers and get out from the Ahahui. the Hawaiian vote. One of the Ahahui's most important As installing officer, Robin Danner, President of commitments has been to the higher education of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Hawaiian students through our scholarship program. spoke movingly ofthe need to trust one another, the This year we awarded scholarships to recipients challenges ahead for Hawaiians and the need to be majoring in bio-chemistry, natural science, involved in civic processes. She charged the elementary education and mechanical engineering, incoming officers and directors with the among others. responsibilities of leadership, and always Puu Kapolei is the piko of the new city, and remembering to call upon our kupuna for guidance.