Annual Newsletter 2018 • Volume 41 Issue 1 Daughters of Hawaiʻi Calabash Cousins “...to perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawai‘i and of historic facts, and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language.” The Daughters of Hawaiʻi request the pleasure of Daughters and Calabash Cousins to attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 21st from 10am until 1:30pm at the Outrigger Canoe Club 10:00 Registration 10:30-11:00 Social 11:00-12:00 Business Meeting 12:00-1:00 Luncheon Buffet 1:00-1:30 Closing Remarks Reservation upon receipt of payment Call (808) 595-6291 or [email protected] RSVP by Feb 16th Cost: $45 Attire: Whites No-Host Bar Eligibility to Vote To vote at the Annual Meeting, a Daughter must be current in her annual dues. The following are three methods for paying dues: 1) By credit card, call (808) 595-6291. 2) By personal check received at 2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu HI 96817-1417 by Feb 15. 3) By cash or check at the Annual Meeting registration (10-10:30am) on February 21. If unable to attend the Annual Meeting, a Daughter may vote via a proxy letter: 1) Identify who will vote on your behalf. If uncertain, you may choose Barbara Nobriga, who serves on the nominating committee and is not seeking office. 2) Designate how you would like your proxy to vote. 3) Sign your letter (typed signature will not be accepted). 4) Your signed letter must be received by February 16, 2017 via post to 2913 Pali Highway, Honolulu HI 96817-1417 or via email to [email protected]. It may also be hand delivered no later than 10:30am to the registration table at the Annual Meeting. Currently, there are no proposed amendments to the DOH Articles of Incorporation or to its By-laws. The Nominating Committee presents the following slate Executive Committee of Board of Directors for 2018-19 Regent: Bonnie Rice (incumbent) 1st Vice Regent: Suzie Petersen (incumbent 3rd VR) 2nd Vice Regent: Ululani Zuttermeister-Black (incumbent) 3rd Vice Regent: Caroline Bond Davis (former Recording Secretary) 4th Vice Regent: Faye Daniel (incumbent) 5th Vice Regent: Pammy Smith Chock (incumbent) 6th Vice Regent: Wendy Rice Peterson Recording Secretary: Janis P. Kāne (incumbent) Corresponding Secretary: Makalena Shibata (incumbent His- torian) Treasurer: Patricia Morgan (former Assistant Treasurer) Assistant Treasurer: Liz Dolan (former Assistant Treasurer) Historian: Geraldine Miyamoto (former Regent) Auditor: CW Associates 2017 Year in Review In 2017, we grew through many changes in our board, our staff, our volunteers, and our programs. The constant guid- ing factor remained on our mission: “to perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawaiʻi and of historic facts, and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language.” In doing so, our organization was blessed with a $400,000 grant in aid (to be received from the State) and over $250,000 in donations -- the majority were bequests from Regina Kawānanakoa and Ethel O'Neil. With every passing year, we recognize our departed members, until we meet again, Aloha ‘Oe: Daughters Dorothea Hyde, Ethel O'Neil, Geraldine Shah, Heather Ho, Juliet Kesner, Leinani Keppeler Bortles, Mokihana Aluli Teves, Pamela Burns, Patricia Nottingham, Patricia Kennedy, & Tricia-Lani Au Calabash Cousins Ernest Heard, Irene Lee, LeBurta Atherton, Margo Morgan, Marty Sczesny, & Truman Odman Annual Newsletter 2018• page 2 Regent’s Update The year began under the leadership of Regent Kanani Kahana-Reid. For over 1 1/2 years, Kanani proved steadfast in her passion and commitment to our mission of historic and cultural preservation. She refocused energies to address education which is one of our stated purposes. Through her vision and tireless efforts, she led and implemented successful programs for our kūpuna (elders) with Kūpuna Day, for our keiki (children) with Ka Haku O Hawaiʻi Keiki Day (celebrating Prince Albert’s birthday) and Papa Kau- wela (Summer Program), and for members of all ages with ʻImi Naʻauao (Search for Wis- dom) Series. Since opening Hānaiakamalama - Queen Emma Summer Palace in January 1917 and Hulihe‘e Palace at Kailua-Kona in June 1928, the Daughters have held exhibits designed to increase public awareness of the culture and history of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Under Kanani’s tenure, lauha- la (leaves of the pandanus tree) weaving in its many forms was featured at Hānaiakamalama while Hulihe‘e Palace featured the detailed maps of Henry E.P. Kekahuna, a gifted and prolific surveyor and researcher who worked for the Bishop Museum in the 1950’s. These exhib- its and our many programs kept our volunteer docents and staff busy throughout the year as we had over 30,000 visitors, a slight increase over last year’s total. With Kanani’s res- ignation on July 7th, Bonnie Rice assumed the role as our Regent. Working closely with Kanoe Renaud, our Operations Manager’s since her arrival in March 2017, this dynamic duo has worked tirelessly to streamline operations, to ensure we are compliant with Fed- eral and State laws, labor disputes and employment laws, to adopt business best practic- es, to update written policies and procedures, to overhaul our operational infrastructure (internet connectivity, security systems, and insurance coverages), and finally, to institute and formalize training not only for our employees but our board of directors as well. In Ju- ly, staff and board members completed Harassment, Discrimination, and Workplace Violence Pre- vention Training. In August, select staff and board members attended (1) a free seminar hosted by Historic Hawai'i Foundation & National Park Service which provided training on tools and techniques available to save historic places and (2) the Hawai‘i’s Community Foundation’s Advancing Nonprofit Excellence Conference. Then, Daughters of Hawai‘i was featured on ʻŌlelo with Lyla Berg. In Octo- ber, we began work to transition health insurance benefits to ProService as their rates are compara- ble and they are providing our Human Resources services and support. In November, we approved an updated Employee Handbook and a balanced budget, and in December, we designed a compre- hensive calendar of all events impacting the Daughters of Hawai‘i, Hulihe‘e Palace, and Queen Em- ma Summer Palace. In January, we began preparation for our taxes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, with our auditor C.W. Associates and Shintaro Kanazawa, AATS LLC, who provides our accounting services. We also just submitted a 2018-2019 Grant in Aid application thanks to the de- termined efforts of Lauren Avery. At the close of 2017, the Daughters of Hawai‘i had a net income of $72,739.28; a full financial report will be disclosed at the Annual Meeting on February 21st, 2018. Currently, our organization has 904 active members: 729 Daughters (433 Lifetime Members) and 175 Calabash Cousins (61 Lifetime Members), and we welcome 31 Daughters and 38 Calabash Cousins. May we continue to hold dear our motto: "The Wing of Friendship never molts a feather." New Daughters Hawai‘i Island: Alezandria Jewell, Darcy Daniel, Dutchie Saffery, Leah Daniel, Michaela Ikeuchi ; Kaua‘i: Chelsea Lee, Desiree Wakuta-Matsuda, Leilani Ramos, Marydith Jaurequi; O‘ahu: Arianna Radona, Candice Tateno, Cathy Gleason, Cyan Curtis, Diane Leong, Emily Black, Gina Vasconcellos, Kawohikukapulani Schilling, Michele Swartman, Pat Ramirez, Pohai Souza, Sharon Au-Curtis, Shelly Carreira, Sherilyn Kajiwara, Stephanie Hong, Thoene Shigeta; Mainland: Brooklyn Lott, Cameron Un- ger, Dana Smith, Maile Blair, Melia Teixeira, Rhoda Woods New Calabash Cousins Hawai‘i Island: Barbara Hoist, Cheryl Romer, Hazel Ayers, Heather Baley, Helen Dusschee, Jane & Howard Mayo, Jennifer Menegas, Lorraine Blain, Luann Finlayson, Peggy Porter, Randy & Carol Santo, Rose-Marie Glen; Kaua‘i: Cynthia Libert, Patricia Lee; O‘ahu: Anton Anderssén, Charis & Joy Shimizu, Colleen Rock, Dawn Elk, Dionne Talia, Helene & Chuck Lileikis, Isaiah & Lena Aipa, Janelle Kienow, Ka- ren Kimbrell, Kristi Oshiro & Brandon Quiocho, Sheree Lipton, Todd Shigekane, Veronica Worth; Main- land: Amy Hiatt, Cyndee Irvine, Faneice O'Neal, Janet & Peter Ticconi, Lillian Quisenberry, Linda Whiteside s, Mary Schammel, Pamela Blake, Richard Okinaka, Lisa Werner Annual Newsletter 2018• page 3 Programs & Education Chairperson Kim Kuʻulei Birnie drew on our organization’s traditions and community-based innovations to share monthly programs with our mem- bership and the broader community. Below is her annual report recapping her efforts: Huaka‘i to Maunalua. Last July, we met in Maunalua to visit and learn about Kānewai Spring and Kalauha‘iha‘i Fishpond, hosted by DOH members Laura Lucas Thompson and Kaui Lucas who are involved with preservation efforts. This timely visit occurred just weeks before the old home at Kalauha‘iha‘i was demolished. Mahalo to Maunalua Fish- pond Heritage Center for this partnership. I Ola no Emmalani. Acknowledging the importance of health and well-being to Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV, most of 2017 was a series collaborated with Papa Ola Lōkahi as it resonated with both of our missions. The series were presentations that featured Hawaiian traditions, beliefs and practices across the life cycle. -July 6: Hāpai & Hānau, Traditions of Pregnancy and Birth with Cami Kanoa-Wong & Puni Jackson. -Aug 24: ‘Ai Pono – Traditional Hawaiian Diets with Claire Ku‘uleilani Hughes -Sep 8: ‘Ike Kūpuna – Raising Hawaiian Families with pediatrician Carol Hi‘ilani Titcomb -Oct 5: Hawaiian Perspectives on Aging & Dementia with Lana-Sue Ka‘opua, Leilani Kahoano & Luisa Wyant -Nov 30: ‘Ohana Includes our Ancestors with Hinano Rodrigues, Regina Hilo and Ikaika Nakahashi. -Feb 1: Genealogy of Punishment with Rae-Deen M. Keahiolalo Welo Ana ē ka Hae Hawai‘i. With the historic raising of Ka Hae Hawai‘i (the Hawaiian Flag) at ‘Iolani Palace on January, 17th, 2018, it was timely to share its history with our members and the communi- ty.