Aloha mai, kakou

Please note that application to compete in the 'Aha Mele competition must be postmarked by August 15, 2008, and the essay contest by August 30, 2008. For the a capella competition, entries received after August 15, 2008 will be penalized five (5) points off their 'aha mele competition score. Essays postmarked after August 30, 2008 will not be eligible.

Mail to Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Attn: 'Aha Mele Chair, P.O. Box 1135, Honolulu, Hawaii 96807, or e-mail hkawai@juno.com.

Submitted by: Harry Kawai, Chair, 'Aha Mele Committee

TO: AHCC Club Presidents
      AHCC Board of Directors

FROM: Bucky Leslie, Chair, Halia Aloha

SUBJECT: Halia Aloha

Aloha mai kakou

As the 49th Annual Convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs approaches, we respectfully ask for each club’s listing of deceased members. As is our tradition, we remember these members at the beginning of each convention.

To assure that all deceased members are remembered in both the convention booklet and during the Halia Aloha ceremony, please send the following information to me by e-mail to

mahubucky@aol.com

by not later than August 22, 2008: Name of Member, Name of Club, Years of Membership, and any other information that might be interesting to read during the Halia Aloha ceremony. Alternatively, you may mail this information to me at:

75-5815 Mamalahoa, Holualoa, Hawaii 96725.

Last year, many clubs submitted their information at the last minute causing undue stress on the convention booklet and Halia Aloha committees. Thus, this year, I am making a special plea to all club presidents to submit their information by the deadline of August 22. If information is received after that date, we cannot assure that it will be in the convention booklet. With everyone’s cooperation, we can honor and remember our deceased members in a most respectful and loving way.

During the Halia Aloha ceremony at convention, each club president will be provided with a flower to present in remembrance of their deceased member. The flower will form a bouquet which will be present throughout the convention as a reminder of the contributions made by these members to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and as inspiration for the work that we do as a continuum of their work. Musicians will provide background music. The Halia Aloha ceremony will occur shortly after the opening of the first plenary.

Please call me if any questions, (808) 322-6101 or 936-2661 (c).

Forwarded by: Leimomi Khan, AHCC President

Aloha kakou,

Your personalized group web page has been published to the web.
The Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, site of the 2008 AHCC Convention, has provided this page for bookings of hotel rooms for this event. Click on the following link to arrive at the group page.

AHCC Hilton Kauai Beach Resort Group Page

Group Name: Group Code: Check-in: Check-out: Hotel Name: Hotel Address: Phone:

ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS (AHCC) AHC 15-OCT-2008 31-OCT-2008 Hilton Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Drive Lihue, Hawaii 96766 808-246-5515

Submitted by: Lorna Akima, AHCC Conventions & Meetings Chair

Aloha kakou,

Please find attached a letter from our director, Abbey Seth Mayer, announcing the release of the Community Stewardship Directory (pdf) and a Community Stewardship Report 2008 (pdf). Both documents can be downloaded from the CZM website (http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/czm/).

Mahalo to all of you who shared your thoughts, insights, experiences, goals, and ideas. We look forward to continued collaboration and strengthened partnerships as we continue to build upon this effort.

Please feel free to forward these links along to anyone that might be interested.

Aloha,

Melissa

Melissa Iwamoto
Planner, Coastal Zone Management Program
State of Hawaii Office of Planning
PO Box 2359, Honolulu, Hawaii 96804-2359
Phone: (808)587-2845; Fax: (808)587-2899
Email:  miwamoto@dbedt.hawaii.gov

At the request of the Association Conventions and Meetings Chair, I have attached the computer version of the Association Convention Per Capita & Registration Form. She has further requested that the attached form [in template format] be placed on the AOHCC website for access by Civic Clubs to accompany their per capita and registration fee submissions. PLEASE NOTE: Submission deadlines have not been indicated on the form. Please coordinate with Ms. Lorna Akima.

If you have questions please contact Ms. Lorna Akima at 808-885-4501 (H) or 808-882-7218 (W).

PER CAPITA & REGISTRATION FORM IS CURRENTLY BEING EDITED TO CORRECT ITEMS. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY DOWNLOADED THE FORM, PLEASE DESTROY AND CHECK BACK HERE SOON FOR THE REVISED COPY. MAHALO! LORNA

Mahalo.
DARLENE KEHAULANI BUTTS
Ke Ali`i Maka`ainana Hawaiian Civic Club

Aloha! Thanks to Mona Wood of Ikaika Productions, the Wiki Wiki Wire, this week's edition of the weekly newsletter of the Waikiki Improvement Association features a front page article on the Prince Kuhio Festival, noting the parade and moonlight concert occurring this weekend. This newsletter (see link, below) goes to Waikiki hotels, business owners, visitor industry executives and association, State and City government, and more. This will help the hotels to notify all of their guests...Outrigger, ResortQuest, Hilton and Sheraton said they will be including in their guest info on TV and newsletters, signage.

To view the Wiki Wiki Wire, please go to the following website at: http://waikikiimprovement.com/UPLOADS/this_week.pdf. Please allow 60 seconds to download. In most email programs, you can do this by clicking on the link.

Mahalo,

Leimomi

Congratulations to Wayne Panoke, Chairman, AHCC Prince Kuhio Festival Committee and his team of helpers, Crissy Anjo, Teri and Clifford Loo, Piikea Tomczyk, Kealii Lum and Alohani Jamias, and his family members, and Mahealani Cypher (AHCC display) for a wonderful Native Hawaiian Health Festival. Much appreciation to our partners Papa Ola Lokahi, Ke Ola Mamo, 'Ahahui O Na Kauka, Bishop Museum and many other health organizations, and most especially Kim Beirne and Mei Ling Isaacs of Papa Ola Lokahi. And, of course all of the civic club members who in someway supported this event...mahalo, mahalo nui loa. Below is a report that describes the day's activities. The weather was simply beautiful; the program outstanding. The 4,500 attendees is just an estimate. The crowd was flowing throughout the day. We'd love to hear back from those who attended or participated, especially civic clubs who hosted food booths or cultural demonstrators. Let us know of your experience and recommendation...shall we do it again???

A great event...thank you again to all who helped to host it, to those providing services, and to those who attended.

Mahalo,

Leimomi

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Stroll to the bottom of this e-mail and link to the pictures provided by Dr. Lynette Cruz...mahalo, Lynette.

Link to the event's photo gallery here

NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH FESTIVAL DRAWS 4,500

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AHCC) hosted the 1st Native Hawaiian Health Festival at the Bishop Museum, on Sunday, March 9th. A blending of health and culture, the festival was the idea of Kaho‘onei Panoke, AHCC Prince Kuhio Festival chairman, who was motivated by a statement made by Majken Mechling, Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association in Hawaii, “If you Native Hawaiians don’t take control over this disease, all of this discussion that is going on about land and settlements will be for naught because there will be no Native Hawaiians.” The festival brought together agencies and organizations to share information related to Native Hawaiian Health. Honored were two distinguished health professionals, Dr. Kalani Brady, current Physician of the Year recently awarded by the Hawai‘i Medical Association for his commitment to community service; and Dr. Claire Hughes, warrior in the continued development of Hawaiian Health programs.

About 4,500 participants heard the mana‘o of a variety of featured speakers on health issues. Event activities included exercises led by Keoni Subiono & Fitness Together Manoa, dental screening by the Ke Ola Mamo “Minoaka” project, a keiki corner, talks on Healthy Lifestyles by Halona Tanner, PhD; Suicide Prevention by Pua Kaninau, MSW; Paddling for Wellness by Nappy & Anona Napoleion; HIV/AIDS Among Native Hawaiian Community by Kaina Lota, Life Foundation; Nutrition and Exercise by Kapuaola Gellert; and Traditional Healing by Babette Galang. There were wonderful cultural demonstrations on kahili, lei, coconut weaving, lauhala weaving, and taro, and an outstanding educational display by the Wahiawa HCC on Kukaniloko. Under the shade of trees, Lomi lomi practitioners with Hui Maoli Ola left many with lightened bodies and a feeling of contentment. The Ka Lei Maile Ali‘i Hawaiian Civic Club presentation of the Queen’s Play, a re-enactment of a meeting in Hilo, Hawaii on the Ku‘e Petition, played to a standing room only audience.

A beautiful day, participants enjoyed ono-licious food prepared by Hawaiian Civic Clubs and Hawaiian music by notable musicians George Kuo, Eddie Kamai, AaronMahi, Melveen Leed, Nina Keali‘iwahamana, Walter Keale and Friends, Holonape, Manana Elementary School, Kawika Trask, Kaleo Chang’s trio; and hula performances by na halau hula, Ka Hale I O Kahala (Leimomi Maldonado); Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima (Vicky Holt-Takamine); Halau Ka Pa Hula O Ka Lei Hulu Hiwa (Jack McKeague); and Bishop Museum (Noelani Chang).

“The health of our Native Hawaiian people has always been a priority for the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Meaningful partnerships are important to realizing this priority.” said Leimomi Khan, President of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. “Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole, Founder of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, whose birthday we celebrate this month, would have been proud of today’s event. Concerned with the health and wellness of the lahui, he would have been appreciative of such organizations as Papa Ola Lokahi, Ke Ola Mamo, ‘Ahahui O Na Kauka, Hui Maoli Ola, and including the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, the Epilepsy Foundation, the Life Foundation and many others who came together to realize today’s event. E Ola Na ‘Oiwi O Hawaii!”

Sponsors of the Native Hawaiian Health Festival and other Kuhio Festival activities are the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center, Queen’s Foundation, Papa Ola Lokahi, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Bishop Museum, Hawaii Hotel Association , and Hawai‘i Maoli.

Congratulations to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu for an outstanding Holoku Ball honoring Princess Abigail Kekaullike Kawananakoa. The event led off the month-long celebration of the birthday of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole.

Transmitted is the updated schedule of events. Please encourage your members, families, and friends to attend the various activities.

Health is the focus of this year's Festival beginning with this Sunday's Native Hawaiian Health Festival. Featured will be health professionals on topics such as lomi lomi, paddling for wellness, Keoni Subiono & Fitness Together Manoa, cancer, diabetes, heart, suicide, dental health; health assessments; outstanding entertainers such as George Kuo, Aaron Mahi, Martin Pahinui, Walter Keale, Holonape, Kawika Trask, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Melveen Leed, Eddie Kamai and many more; na halau hula, Pua Ali'i 'Ilima; House of I and others; and of course, the delicious plate lunches prepared by civic club members. There will also be cultural demonstrations. Free Admission to the Bishop Museum. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday with family.

Please note that the luau previously scheduled on March 29 has been replaced with a Prince Kuhio Moonlight Concert. Free to all. It will begin immediately after the parade, on or about 6:00 p.m. The public will be able to purchase dinner plates prepared by various Hawaiian Civic Clubs at the concert.

Please help us to spread the word by circulating this e-mail to your e-mail listings. (Apologize for any duplication of communications). Publicity also appeared in the OHA Ka Wai Ola, page 22.

Mahalo,

Leimomi

March 30, 2008: View Parade photos here.

Every March, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs honors its champion, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole, with a month-long celebration. Prince Kuhio, known as Ke Ali'i Maka'ainana, "the Citizen Prince" is revered for his dedication to his native Hawaiian people and role as founder of the Hawaiian Civic Club movement and former Delegate to Congress for the Territory of Hawaii.

This year's focus is on health and culture. On March 9th will be the first Native Hawaiian Health Festival at the Bishop Museum, 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.. A well-rounded program, it has the support of major health organizations, such as Papa Ola Lokahi, Ke Ola Mamo, Na Kauka Association, American Cancer, American Diabetes, American Heart Association and so many more. Featured will be health professionals, lomi lomi, fitness exercises, paddling for wellness, an exhibit on the nutritional value of Taro; and entertainers, George Kuo, Aaron Mahi, Martin Pahinui, Nina Keali'iwahamana, Melveen Leed, Eddie Kamai, Kawika Trask and several halau hula. Admission to Bishop Museum will be free.

Culturally, activities include the Prince Kuhio Choral Concert on March 19 at the Mission Houses Museum and the Pualeilani Festival of the Arts at the Royal Hawaiian Center on March 22. There's also a parade on March 29 and a wonderful Moonlight Concert that's taking place after the parade.

Any questions? Contact Festival Chairperson, Wayne Panoke at 224-8068 and parade chairperson, Pamai Tenn at 955-5049.

Downoad the brochure of all activities

View the Native Hawaiian Health flyer here