Ahahui Siwila Hawaii O Kapolei Hawaiian Civic Club PDF Print E-mail
PO Box 700007
Kapolei HI 96709-007
Pua: Ilima Maoli
Mele: Ka Mele O Kapolei
Makia: Na ‘Oiwi Mau Loa ( We (the ancestors & us) Shall Live Forever)

Pelekikena: Lance C. Holden
Hope Pelekikena ‘Ekahi: Rona Rodenhurst
Hope Pelekikena ‘Elua: Makanani Anuhealii
Pu’ukū: Melissa Lyman
Kākau ‘Ōlelo: Val Kane
Kākau Leka: Bob Holden
Na Alaka‘i: Shad Kane, Jalna Keala
Mālama Puka: Dan Lyman
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Annelle Amaral

In 2009, the ‘Ahahui continued its schedule of activity in the community that includes participation in public hearings at the legislature. We successfully passed resolution 09-158 at the Honolulu city council to give rail station appropriate Hawaiian names. We are still reaching out to residents moving into the new Hawaiian Homestead area of Kapolei, inviting them to become members and to take part in our activities.

This year the ‘Ahahui members have been busy conducting numerous workshops around town. On behalf of the ‘Ahahui, members conducted a lei class and Kahili Pa‘a lima demonstrations for military families at Schofeild Barracks. Other kahili demonstrations included, the Oahu council Health fair, Opening of Hawaiian Hall at Bishop Museum and the 100th Anniversary of the Queen Liliuokalani Trust at Iolani Palace. Members hosted a Kahili Pa‘a Lima workshop huakai for the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement at the Bishop Museum. The workshop included a tour of Bishop Museum, and all attendees were able to finish their own Kahili Pa‘a Lima.

In addition to workshops, members volunteered their services at the eighth Annual Native Hawaiian Convention; working the registration table. Members Kala Holden and Shad Kane have participated in several community blessings.

We are very fortunate to have received a grant from Friends of Hawaii Charities for our Lokomaikai program, which embodies the values of good will, generosity, and grace of three projects. The project are: Tools for School, Scholarship awards, and holiday celebrations. The Lokomaikai program is our way of giving back to the Community.

This is our 15th year working with The Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s center (QLCC), with our “Tools for School program. This year we were able to donate 187 backpacks filled with school supplies and materials to area children of Hawaiian ancestry.

In its 7th year and growing is our Holiday celebration for the residents of Onemalu transitional shelter at Kalaeloa. The ‘Ahahui provides a day of “Holiday Cheer” for the families with lunch, entertainment, games and gifts for all. Families receive gift boxes of non-perishable food items.

One of the ‘Ahahui’s most important commitments has been to the higher education of Hawaiian students through our scholarship program. This year we awarded scholarships to recipients majoring in law, business, natural science, nursing and Hawaiian studies. One of our scholarship fundraisers is an annual Hula workshop, presented by Kumu Kimo Alama-Keaulana.

At the native garden, visitors, students and the community continue to learn about our indigenous plants and their uses. The hula mound was the backdrop for this year’s setting of the sun ceremony; this annual event celebrates the changing of seasons from winter to spring and the summer solstice

We have had a successful year, but we proudly keep striving on behalf of our heritage to do more. Our members stand together on the brightest of days, and the darkest of nights to fulfill the mission of the ‘Ahahui, the Oahu Council, and the Association.
Last Updated on Monday, 05 April 2010 22:43