KE KIAI O KA IOLANI HALE THE GUARDIAN OF IOLANI PALACE || HAULELAU 2019 A Season of Growth, Change, and Excitement at Iolani Palace 2019–2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS IOLANI PALACE UNVEILS NEW AUDIO TOUR THE FRIENDS OF IOLANI PALACE 2019 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WELCOME NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAULA AKANA CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS PARTNERSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY 2019 PALACE ORNAMENT The Friends of Iolani Palace supports, guides, and manages Palace activities, providing caring stewardship for this Hawaiian landmark and national treasure. It currently administers the Palace under a lease with the State of Hawaii. Mrs. Liliuokalani Kawananakoa Morris, grandniece of Queen Kapiolani, founded The Friends of Iolani Palace in 1966. Since that time, The Friends have supported and guided the restoration and management of the Palace building by obtaining donations and grant monies, spearheading efforts to acquire original Palace furnishings, many of which have been scattered throughout the world, and actively managing and assisting with Palace activities. 17793_Iolani_NL_2019Fall.indd 2 8/2/19 5:00 PM A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Aloha Friends, I am so happy and humbled to be here at Iolani Palace. portraits in the Palace and wondered who they were I have always loved this very special place, and I look and who painted them, this book is where you will find forward to working with all of you to continue to share its the answers! very important story. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook (@iolanipalace) I would like to send out a sincere mahalo nui loa to Mark and Instagram (@iolanipalacehi), where you will find Shklov, who served as the Interim Executive Director. interesting tidbits about the Palace, its royal residents, He accomplished so much during his time, and I mahalo and the artifacts in it. him for his patience and the aloha he has shown me as he If you haven’t visited the Palace recently, please do — and helped me ease into this position. bring a friend! It is because of your support that we can This summer has been an exciting one at the Palace. In continue to restore this royal residence and share its story July, we welcomed thousands of people to our sacred with the world. grounds for a celebration of hula. This was the third year Aloha, the Prince Lot Hula Festival was held here on the Palace grounds, and featured two wonderful days of celebrating Hawaiian culture and honoring Lot Kapuaiwa. We also celebrated a new book, Iolani Palace Portraits. Paula Akana It was written by our Palace historian Zita Cup Choy, Executive Director along with Palace docent and HPU assistant professor Dr. Douglas Askman. If you’ve ever looked at the royal 2019–2020 KAMAAINA SUNDAYS BOARD OF DIRECTORS On the second Sunday of most months, Iolani Palace opens its doors to kamaaina guests to visit the historic landmark for free. Officers Two tour options are offered: a docent Guided Tour and a Self-Led Audio Tour. Both options include a Lissa Guild Eveleth, President tour of the first and second floors of Iolani Palace, which includes the staterooms and private quarters Pono Shim, First Vice President of the royal monarchies. The tour concludes with a self-guided exploration of the basement gallery Mark T. Shklov, Second Vice President exhibits showcasing the royal collections, restored Kitchen, and Chamberlain’s Office. Guided tours are from 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. and audio tours from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are distributed on Kaleo Kekoolani, Treasurer a first come, first served basis. Kawena Beaupre, Corporate Secretary Members The following dates are the upcoming Kamaaina Sundays for 2019: Gerard Akaka • September 1 – Onipaa Celebration • Julie Crabb October 6 – Children & Youth Day • November 10 Kainoa Daines • December 8 Mark Kalahele Brian Kealoha Richard Kennedy Brennon Morioka Ashley Ono Mahina Paishon-Duarte Billy Pieper Soulee Stroud We want to wish a special mahalo to Mark Shklov, who served as Interim Executive Director of The Friends of Iolani Palace following the departure of Kippen de Alba Chu, who’d served The Friends for over 12 years. Mark did a fantastic job spearheading the organization while we conducted a formal search process for a new Executive Director, and we’re so grateful for his time, commitment and dedication to The Friends of Iolani Palace. 1 || HAULELAU 2019 17793_Iolani_NL_2019Fall.indd 1 8/2/19 5:00 PM IOLANI PALACE UNVEILS NEW AUDIO TOUR IOLANI PALACE UNVEILS NEW AUDIO TOUR In an ongoing effort to enhance our visitor experience, we recently launched a new The refreshed self-led tour incorporates more Olelo Hawaii as well as music self-guided audio tour that shares the in-depth story of the last official residence recorded in Hawaii by local artists. In addition to stories about the Palace’s of Hawaii’s monarchs. The new, pre-recorded tour is 60 minutes in length and is extensive collection of artifacts, the tour provides valuable insights into the lives now available in English, French, German, Hawaiian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and histories of King Kalakaua, his wife Queen Kapiolani, his successor Queen Mandarin, and Spanish. Liliuokalani, and other key historical figures, concluding with a self-guided tour of the basement Galleries. Italian has also been added to the language options As one of our most popular tour options, the self-led audio tour is a fantastic available for Palace guests. offering for visitors looking to explore the Palace at their own pace while hearing insightful stories about the monarchs who once roamed the halls. Like our Visit the Palace today to experience the self-led audio tour firsthand. docent-led tours, the audio tour tells the story of Hawaii’s alii, as well as the history of the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last reigning monarchs, but allows the flexibility and freedom for visitors to browse the Palace as quickly or as leisurely as they’d like. THE FRIENDS OF IOLANI PALACE 2019 Annual Membership Meeting On Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., The Friends of Iolani Palace proudly doctoral studies here at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He serves on numerous hosted the 2019 Annual Membership Meeting to keep all members abreast of the boards of community service and non-profit organizations, including the Aloha past year’s highlights and new initiatives. Stadium Authority, the US Japan Council, Ahahui Koa Anuenue, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, as well as, being the Chairman for PICHTR, the Pacific International Before the evening’s official business took place, Princess Abigail Kawananakoa Center for High Technology Research. honored five employees with a special presentation. She bestowed the Royal Order of Kinoiki Kekaulike, her personal royal order, to the following Palace employees Billy Pieper is Vice President and Group Segment Lead for Barclays, overseeing in recognition of their years of service: Zita Cup Choy for her nearly 42 years Hawaii’s Co-Brand Credit Card Partnerships. He earned a master of business of dedication and service in her capacities as a volunteer docent and as Palace administration degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and received a Historian/Docent Educator; Ferdinand Sagucio of the Facilities Department for bachelor degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. He currently serving the Palace more than 29 years; Magnolia “Aunty Maggie” Keener was serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Bishop Museum and Pacific Islanders recognized for her more than 26 years as a volunteer docent and Guest Services in Communication, and also serves on the board of directors for the Boys and staff member; and Cindy Ascencio, Director of Guest Services, who has been with Girls Club of Hawaii. He is past president of the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Iolani Palace for nearly 25 years. Director of Development and Communications Association and Alu Like Enterprises. Billy received the Pacific Business News Pomai Toledo was recognized for her “distinguished service and personal Community Leader of the Year Award in 2009. He is also a past Pacific Century assistance to the royal family of Hawaii.” Fellow, Omidyar Fellow, and a fellow of Stanford University’s First Nations Future Institute. During the meeting, Board President Lissa Guild Eveleth thanked departing Board members Robbie Alm, Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, and Diane Paloma for The Friends of Iolani Palace extends a warm mahalo to each of our board members their leadership and commitment over their terms. She also welcomed four new for sharing their passion for Iolani Palace and generously donating their time to members to the Board. our organization! Gerard Akaka, M.D. is Vice President of Native Hawaiian Affairs and Clinical Support at The Queen’s Medical Center. Dr. Akaka previously served as the Medical Director of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech from the University of Hawaii and his M.D. at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). He also completed his intern and residency programs at JABSOM. Dr Akaka hopes to impact the health and well-being of Hawaiians through effective collaborations with other Hawaiian-serving organizations. New board members Billy Pieper Departing board members Diane Paloma, Robbie Alm, and and Gerard Akaka, M.D. Debbie Nakanelua-Richards Hawaii Energy Executive Director Brian Kealoha has been involved in the energy sector for over 20 years. He began his career developing and implementing energy programs with various utilities including Pacific Gas & Electric, Avista Utilities, and Maui Electric Company. Brian earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. He also holds a certificate in negotiation from the University of Oxford.