Background and History: Hawai i Maoli was established by members of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AHCC) in 1997 as a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. Members of the Hawai i Maoli Board of Directors are also members of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Because of its relationship to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Hawai i Maoli also supports the purposes and objectives of the Association. Hawai i Maoli Goals: It is the mission of Hawai i Maoli to promote the social and economic self-sufficiency of Kanaka Maoli communities, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and individual Hawaiian Civic Clubs, in a manner that reinforces our cultural foundation. In addition, we strive: To provide for the education of Hawaiian citizens and those of Hawaiian ancestry; To preserve and cherish all sources and records of Hawaiian traditions, customs, language and historic sites; To engage in economic development programs which benefit the social, health, and moral welfare of Hawaiian communities; To assist the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs in the furtherance of its goals and objectives. Today, Hawai i Maoli seeks and attains funding for grants and contracts to: Conduct research and design projects for the benefit of the AHCC, individual Civic Clubs, and kanaka maoli communities; Identify potential individuals and organization whose services may be called upon to assist in the implementation of projects; Identify funding resources to carry out the activities contained in resolutions adopted at Conventions or actions taken by the Board of Directors of AHCC; Support the preparation of grant proposals by teaching, writing, and assisting clubs and councils, and Apply, upon request, as a 501c3 organization for funding on behalf of the AHCC, its councils, individual Hawaiian Civic Clubs, or other kanaka moali serving organizations.
PRINCE KŪHIŌ COMMUNITY CENTER AT KAPOLEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee President: Ramsay Taum Vice President: Richard Fernandez Treasurer: Leilani Williams-Solomon Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Board of Directors Open Market Computer Resource Center Foundation Center Facility Usage Rental Hawaiian Language Classes Community Meeting Center Community Imu HAWAI I MAOLI Executive Director Maile Alau HAWAI I MAOLI SUPPORT STAFF Grants Administrator: Kaipo Granito Fiscal Manager: April Schiller Grant Assistant: Lei Riedel HE OLA MALAILA REPOSITORY Digitization Grant Institute of Museum and Library Services MĀLAMA MAUNA ALA Restoration of the Royal Mausoleum and Grounds Ali i Trusts HTA State of Hawai i Private Foundations Save America s Treasures PILI OHANA 5 yr. Obesity Study Dept. of Native Hawaiian Health John A. Burns School of Medicine U.H. Project Mgr: Dr. Claire Hughes HO OLAKO CAPACITY BUILD- ING GRANT OHA Project Mgr: Kaipo Granito *PRINCE KŪHIŌ CELEBRATIONS Prince Kūhiō Statue Lei Draping Pualeilani Festival of the Arts Prince Kūhiō Parade Ho ike ike and zho olaule a Holokū Ball Choral Concert HE PAPA HO OLĀLĀ HIKIĀLOA NO MAUNA ALA 35 year Maintenance Plan National Park Service AHCC CONVENTION OHA Project Mgr: Soulee Stroud * FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS FOR HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS OHA Castle Foundation HTA Kamehameha Schools HECO Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands KO OLAUPOKO Ahapua a Boundary Markers, Distinguished Kama aina Book, Cultural Retreat HAWAII COUNCIL 5-YR. STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT *KE AUKAHA PAN- AEWA FARMERS ASSOCIATION DHHL Project Mgr: Mele Spencer * Fiscal Sponsorship
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2012 Board of Directors PRESIDENT Ramsay Remigius Mahealani Taum is the founder and president of the Hawai i based Life Enhancement Institute (LEI) of the Pacific LLC. He is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, attended the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Ramsay s eclectic background and experience in business, government and community service makes him a valuable asset in both public and private sectors and has been instrumental in for-profit and non-profit business. VICE PRESIDENT Richard Fernandez is Vice President of Federal Programs in the Asia-Pacific region for AECOM. Mr. Fernandez is a retire US Air Force Colonel, a graduate of Moloka i High School and the University of Hawai i. He resides in Aina Haina and is a Board member of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club. TREASURER Leilani Williams-Solomon is Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance and Investor Relations, Bank of Hawaii Corp.; member of Prince Kūhiō HCC, member Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Board member Kauakoko Foundation, Board Member and Audit Committee Chair Girl Scouts of Hawai i. SECRETARY Mahealani Cypher is the retired City Clerk, City and County of Honolulu, Past President and present Recording Secretary of Ko olaupoko HCC, Association Director of O ahu Council, Director Ko olau Foundation. DIRECTOR Darlene Kehaulani Butts: Pelekikena of Ke Ali i Maka ainana Hawaiian Civic Club of Washington, D.C., Kalaimoku for the Mainland Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and Director on the Board of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Kehaulani has held numerous positions on the Board of the Hawai`i State Society of Washington, D.C. She has successfully coordinated the Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony for more than ten years. Kehaulani is Owner/Chef of Makakoa Enterprises, a Hawaiian food catering company in Stafford, VA. She is a graduate of Leilehua High School. She has worked as a teacher, career coach, family counselor, and business process re-engineering consultant.
DIRECTOR Rae DeCoito: Executive Director for Malama Maunalua and was previously the Executive Director for Hawai i Maoli for 3 years. Rae was born on the island of O ahu and raised and educated in the Bay Area of Northern California. She has her Master s in Business Administration and her Bachelor s in Accounting. Rae is a recent graduate of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association s, Ola Hawai i Certification Program. She has more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit and for-profit realms, having held executive, financial, and operational positions for community based organizations. Rae continues to serve on the Board to offer her knowledge and to help guide the organization. DIRECTOR Eugene Bucky Leslie: A manufacturer in fine design, owner of SOS shops of Hawai i, owner SOS Fever - 7 years, model for Coppertone sunscreen lotion for over 27 years. He has worked on numerous national Television shows. Has worked with Engelbert Humperdinck as a manager. Worked with Largest Flower Corporation in California. He is now in Hawai i and Indonesia. Sits on Hawai i burial Council, president of Hawai i Council, 2nd Vice President of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. DIRECTOR Dr. Verlie-Ann Malina-Wright: Vice Principal, Kula Kaiapuni O Anuenue, Hawaiian Language Immersion School; President, Hawai i Business Education Association; President, Hawaiian Businessman s Association; Member, Pearl Harbor HCC. DIRECTOR Kekoa McClellan: Kekoa McClellan is the Business Administration Manager for Pelatron Inc., a Native Hawaiian Owned 8(a) corporation servicing a myriad of Department of Defense and Federal clients across the globe. Prior to this position, Mr. McClellan served as the Chief of Staff to Honolulu City Councilmember Stanley Chang, as the Operations Manager for Hawaiian Homestead Technologies, and as a Commercial Banker at Central Pacific Bank. A member of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, Kekoa's other community activities have included stints on the boards for the March of Dimes and Olelo A'o as well as serving in a myriad of positions with local political organizations. DIRECTOR Beulah A.K. Olanolan: Retired as Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking from Bank of Hawaii after 29 years of service. She is the Business Development Manager for Olsten Staffing & Professional Services. Beulah is a member of Hawaiian Civic Club-Pearl Harbor, Society of Human Resources Management, and Chambers of Commerce Hawaii. She serves as board of director or steering committee chair for numerous non-profit organizations. She has a passion for Hawaiian culture, arts & hula, and danced for the late Palani Kahala and Sonny Ching. DIRECTOR Richard Naiwieha Wurdeman: Attorney at Law with an emphasis in civil and criminal defense litigation, labor law, real property and land use, and Native Hawaiian rights. He also represents the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers (SHOPO) and several other unions as an outside counsel. He has served as President of the Native Hawaiian Bar Association from 2006 to 2011.
Hawai i Maoli Staff Maile Alau Executive Director Maile Alau originally worked with Hawai i Maoli in 2009 as a grant administrator and returned to Hawai i Maoli in August 2011 to help implement the Ho olako Nā Kīwila Hawai i grant. She stepped into the role of Interim Executive Director in February, 2011 and in May, 2011 she was approved as Executive Director by the Board of Directors. Maile has been working in non-profits in Hawai`i for over 15 years and is passionate about supporting and working with the Native Hawaiian community. She has an extensive background in fundraising, grant writing, event planning, and building relationships with partners and funders. Maile graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1989 and continued on to St. Mary s College of California to earn her Bachelor s Degree in English. After working on the mainland for several years, she returned to Hawai i to be near her family and work in Hawaii s thriving non-profit community. She is a member of Hawaiian Civic Club of Waimanalo. Maile lives in Kahalu u with her two sons, sits on the board of the National Junior Basketball League Windward Chapter, is a member of the Development Committee for the YWCA of O ahu, and volunteers with small startup nonprofit organizations in the areas of fundraising, grant writing, and social media management. Kaipo Granito Grant Administrator Kaipo was born and raised on the Windward Side of O ahu in Kāne ohe and Kailua. In 1988 he graduated from Kamehameha and continued his education at Chapman University where he studied Business Administration, Marketing and Finance, completing his degree in 1993. Kaipo has worked in various industries, including computer consulting, printing and print production, graphic design, and as Technology Director at Le Jardin Academy. Kaipo began working with Hawai i Maoli in 2010 as the organization s volunteer IT Manager. He continues in this role part time, and has taken on the role of Grant Administrator for the Ho olako Nā Kīwila Hawai i grant. Kaipo s dedication to the Hawaiian community and ability to work with many different organizations and individuals makes him ideally suited for the role of Grant Administrator. Additionally, Kaipo maintains the Hawai i Maoli website, the Native Hawaiian Business Directory and Kumu ike Hawaiian Cultural Directory websites and the He Ola Malaila Digital Library. Kaipo has a daughter, age 8 and a stepson, age 19. He enjoys all water activities from surfing to kayaking to boating with family and friends relaxing and exploring the marine life. Other leisure time activities include creating video slide shows.
Hawai i Maoli Staff April Schiller Fiscal Manager Washington. April Schiller is the Fiscal Manager for Hawai i Maoli. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and received a B.S. in Accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University. She has over 15 years experience in accounting and finance. Her professional experience includes 3 years as an Auditor at a Big 4 public accounting firm and 10 years at a financial institution in Seattle, April recently moved to Oahu from Seattle, Washington and lives in Makakilo with her husband Barry and son, age 7, and daughter, age 5. She also serves as the Treasurer for the USS Hawaii Ohana Family Readiness Group. In her free time, April enjoys scrapbooking and enjoying outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, and going to the beach with her family. Lei Riedel Grant Assistant Originally from Keaukaha Homestead in Hilo, Big Island, Lei moved to O`ahu to continue her education. After graduating with a Bachelor s degree in Public Administration, Lei applied to and was accepted into the Master s in Public Administration program at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa with a concentration in non-profit management. She is currently in her second year with the program and is set to graduate in May of 2013. Lei has over 10 years experience working in the government and nonprofit sectors. From student leadership to community pediatric support, Lei has worked with many organizations toward the betterment of Hawaii`s communities. Lei is a mother to one little boy, Bryan, who is six years old. She is married to Gary, a State of Hawaii educator. They reside in Waipahu.
Letter from the Board President Ano ai me ke aloha, On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of Hawai i Maoli, mahalo piha for your tireless support of Hawai i Maoli and the mission handed to us by our founders to help build strong, self-sufficient kanaka maoli communities. This is a tremendous vision and undertaking which takes many people working together to achieve. This has been a remarkable year for Hawai i Maoli, and we have some dedicated volunteers and Board Members to thank for new visions and new opportunities. This year Hawai i Maoli hosted its first ever Golf Tournament which served both as a fund raiser and an opportunity to tell our story to a new audience. We completed the first year of the Ho olako Nā Kīwila Hawai i grant made possible by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Through this grant Hawai i Maoli got to work with individual Hawaiian Civic Clubs almost on a daily basis which allowed us to witness firsthand the work Civic Clubs are doing to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture. We also executed the He Ola Malaila Project under a grant for the Institute for Museum and Library Services, preserving and digitizing Civic Club and Association documents for future generations. With the completion of the Kau Inoa project, Hawai i Maoli concluded its role as the official repository for the data base. That data base has been successfully transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and we are now able to watch and support the progress of the Kana iolowalu process, the next step in building the Hawaiian nation. It is an exciting time for kanaka maoli, and Hawai i Maoli is honored to be part of this important work, hand in hand with the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, individual Civic Clubs, and kanaka maoli communities throughout Hawai i and on the Continent. Finally, Hawai i Maoli continues to operate the Prince Kūhiō Community Center in Kapolei, providing meeting space, cultural education, a computer resource center, and access to the Foundation Center Database to the Hawaiian Homestead communities in Kapolei and to the community at large. None of this could have been accomplished without the vision of our kūpuna and founders, the energy of our volunteers, the generosity of our supporters, and the dedication of our staff and Board of Directors. For these makana, we are truly grateful. We look forward to continuing our work, building our nation, and living Prince Kūhiō s legacy. O au no me ka ha aha a, Ramsay Taum, President
Letter from the Executive Director Aloha kākou- 2012 has been a true transition year for Hawai i Maoli, and I first want to say mahalo nui loa to everyone who has worked so hard to create and sustain our organization. Our founders, our current and past Board members, our past Executive Directors, and dedicated staff and volunteers all of them worked tirelessly to allow Hawai i Maoli to fulfill our mission to promote the social and economic self-sufficiency of Kanaka Maoli communities, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and individual Hawaiian Civic Clubs, in a manner that reinforces our cultural foundation. The first year of the Ho olako Nā Kīwila Hawai i projects through a generous $400,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has been a remarkable experience for Hawai i Maoli. Forty eight clubs participated in this grant, and touched thousands of people with their cultural learning projects, special events, community forums, and outreach. Clubs increased membership, created websites, and expanded their reach into the community. What a tremendous testament to the power of the civic clubs in action, and we look forward to executing the second year of the grant. At the same time, Hawai i Maoli has worked to complete the He Ola Malaila digitization grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services. We have learned so much about the civic clubs as we scan in club documents, Association documents and resolutions, photos, newspaper articles, and so much more from the clubs that have brought us their documents to be included in the database. We hope He Ola Malaila will continue to resource for Civic Clubs for generations, and we look forward to finding a way to continue this project to include more clubs. We continue working with our partners to complete the work at Mauna Ala. With strong support from the Ali i Trusts, Kamehameha Schools, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the National Park Service, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and the individual Civic Clubs, the restoration of final resting place of our Ali i is almost complete. Kamehameha Schools has generously taken the lead on the continuing maintenance of Mauna Ala. Hawai i Maoli is truly grateful to have been a part of this important work. The Prince Kūhiō Community Center in Kapolei remains a hub of activity in the DHHL Kānehili Community, including a Computer Resource Center, facilities for everything from Civic Club board meetings to first birthday lu au, Hawaiian language classes, a community imu. The community also uses the Hawai i Maoli as a small business incubator accessing the internet and printing documents through our business service center. Every day at Hawai i Maoli I am reminded that our work is a kākou thing. I find myself humbled by the generous spirit and strength of our Civic Club members and kanaka maoli communities, and will continue to work hard to make Hawai i Maoli a strong partner for the warriors of the Hawaiian culture. Me ka ha aha a, Maile Alau Executive Director
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Grants and Programs Hawai i Maoli strives to assist Hawaiian Civic Clubs in expanding their outreach into their communities through grants and donations. Any club who has a program or project in need of additional funding may contact Hawai i Maoli to discuss grant options. If a club knows of a grant opportunity, Hawai i Maoli will offer assistance in putting the grant together for submission. If the grant is approved, Hawai i Maoli will assess a reasonable Administrative Fee, which goes toward our operating costs. We serve as the fiscal sponsor, receiving the funds from the grantor, and providing payments to the club upon the submission of receipts or proof of expenses. Our responsibilities include providing reports to the grantor as required by the grant, and accounting for all income and expenses. Current Programs and Initiatives In 2012, Hawai i Maoli administered a number of grants for the benefit of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Some of the grants are listed below: PILI Ohana Belonging to the family (Obesity Study) University of Hawai i, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Native Hawaiian Health Hawai i Maoli's is in the final year of the PILI Ohana project, lead by renown Hawaiian community leader and nutritionist, Dr. Claire Hughes. The aim of PILI Ohana is to integrate community wisdom and expertise with scientific methods to conduct research on health disparities, with a specific emphasis on obesity, in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Peoples. Along with two research assistants, the team is completing work with 56 Association of Hawaiian Civic Club members throughout the state. Preliminary results have shown great progress amongst the AHCC members. Unlike weight loss programs that last only for the duration of the weight loss period, PILI Ohana works with participants for an extended 15-months during a weight loss maintenance phase of the project. Hawai i Maoli is currently discussing the next phase of the PILI Ohana project, which will improve dissemination of the program by training participants to work with other members of their community. He Papa Ho olala Hikaloa No Mauna Ala 35 Year Preservation Plan (National Park Service: Historical Preservation Fund) "He Papa Ho olālā Hikiāloa no Mauna Ala" encompasses developing a long-term preservation plan for Mauna Ala. The plan will include the development of a 35 year maintenance plan for the entire site; development of specific written guidelines on how and when to do general periodic scheduled maintenance for markers, crypts and stone edifices; specific written guidelines on periodic schedule maintenance for the chapel, curator's residence and comfort station; and the development of a site map and informational brochures to provide historically accurate information about the burials and other historic areas with the site. The plan has been completed and will be used to secure ongoing funding for the care and maintenance of Mauna Ala.
Ho olako Na Kiwila Hawai i Hawai i Maoli (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) In 2011, Hawaii Maoli was awarded $400,000 from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to help Hawaiian Civic Clubs become more self-sustaining within their respective communities. Each civic club is eligible for $1,500 per year, through 2013, to enhance its ability to identify and meet development challenges. In addition to the $1,500 grants to each club, Hawai i Maoli will provide training in marketing, strategic planning and resource development. Every Hawaiian Civic Club is eligible for training programs. Hawai i Maoli has completed the first year of this grant, awarding grant funding to 48 individual clubs allowing each club to create and implement a project with the funds. Projects ranged from ipu carving, to a Hawaiian language radio broadcast, to hula lessons, and more. In addition, funding was provided to develop websites for clubs, and to day 10 websites have been created. Hawai i Maoli also assisted clubs with strategic planning, grant program planning, and trained all clubs on grant management, social media, and other marketing options. In year 2 of the grant, Hawai i Maoli will once again provide small grants to each club, but will also provide support and training in the area of fundraising. This process will begin with a training session at the Annual Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Convention, and will continue through the second year of the grant.
Institute of Museum and Library Services He Ola Malaila Repository Mai kāpae i kea o a kamakua, aia he olamalaila. Do not set aside the teachings of one s parents, for there is life within. He Ola Malaila, in Hawaiian, means there is life there. For Native Hawaiians, one primary source of life comes from the community s kūpuna, or elders. While in ancient times elders would have shared their knowledge orally, today their teachings may come in the form of written documents, photographs, audio and video recordings, and cultural materials. Hawai i Maoli believes that to preserve and share these materials is to preserve, share, and perpetuate the life of the Hawaiian people. Because a repository of these materials would offer a life-giving source of information, understanding, and pride to the Hawaiian community as a whole, Hawai i Maoli has named its project He Ola Malaila Repository. This IMLS grant allows Hawai i Maoli, in partnership with Chaminade University, to create He Ola Malaila, a digital access repository and website. In addition to increasing the amount of historical material available to the community and general public, this project will promote and support libraries, museums, and archives already in existence. Hawai i Maoli completed this grant in September, 2012, with a total of over 7,500 pages of Hawaiian Civic Club historical documents, over 850 pages of Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs resolutions, and over 1,000 historical photos taken by Brother Bertram Bellinghauser. The He Ola Mailala database will be connected to the existing Ulukau database which will allow broad access to this documents for all interested parties.
The Royal Mausoleum at Mauna Ala, built in 1865, houses the iwi (bones) of most of the past monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawai i and their families. Mauna Ala restoration project has continued to progress. Admiral Robert Kihune continues to act as project manager, manuahi, to assist with a timely completion of this project. Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will administer the restoration of the Nu uanu fence and ornamental metals on the chapel and monument. Ornamental gilding work on the fence will start in November with anticipated completion by early 2012. Delays were experienced because of special orders for the work necessary for restoration of some of the artifacts. Landscaping is complete, the final work is being completed on the finishing the gilding work for the chapel and front gate. The project will be complete by the end of 2012, with the Department of Land and Natural Resources taking responsibility for the re-paving of the Mauna Ala road. A 35-year maintenance plan has been completed for proper maintenance of the monuments and facility. This will be a starting point for discussions with funders, contractors, and volunteers to utilize these recommendations to ensure proper care is taken in maintaining this sacred site.
Kau Inoa To Build a Nation Program (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) Governor Neil Abercombie signed Act 195 into law in 2011 formally recognizing Native Hawaiians as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawai i. The measure also required that he appoint a Native Hawaiian Roll Commission (NHRC) to create and publish a list of people who are of Native Hawaiian decent. On July 20, 2012 the five-member commission led by former Governor John Waihe e announced the commencement of Kana iolowalu, a yearlong effort to create a base roll of Native Hawaiians a registry of individuals eligible to participate in the formation of a sovereign government. With the passage of Act 195, the creation of the NHRC and the launching of Kana iolowalu the Office of Hawaiian Affairs sponsored KAU INOA registration process officially comes to a close. Consequently Hawai i Maoli s role as the official repository of the KAU INOA database comes to a conclusion as well. Hawai i Maoli was contracted by OHA in 2004 to be the independent, non-governmental repository for all registration forms collected. Pursuant to the terms of its contract that ended in July 2012, Hawaii Maoli is required to turn over the KAU INOA database to OHA in August 2012. Hawai i Maoli is both grateful and proud to have been given the privilege of serving as the independent, nongovernmental repository of the KAU INOA nationhood building process since 2004.
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Fiscal Sponsorships 2012 Sponsored Grants for Hawaiian Civic Clubs O ahu Ahupua a Boundary Marker Project Na Mele Ko olaupoko (Atherton Family) - O ahu Council Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs The purpose of this project is to install ahupua`a boundary signage markers to identify the physical boundaries of O`ahu s traditional Hawaiian ahupua`a land divisions recognized by the Kingdom of Hawai`i as a means of connecting island residents and visitors with their kuleana (responsibility) to be good stewards of the natural and cultural resources within their ahupua`a. Installation of this signage will facilitate community participation and ownership of their area resources through various efforts to promote responsible caretaking, conservation, and management of these resources. (HEI) - Ko olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Clubs In September, 2012, the Ko olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club hosted Na Mele Ko olaupoko, inviting amateurs and professionals to create and share new songs about the Ko olaupoko area. The focus of this event is to bring the entire moku (district) of Ko`olaupoko together to celebrate those things that we love about our community through the creation of new mele that will resonate with all who write, perform or hear these songs today and in the years to come. Just as our old favorites, Kāne ohe, Ku u Home o Kahalu u, Waimanalo Blues and other wonderful songs have delighted us over the years, the
No Vote No Grumble (Office of Hawaiian Affairs) - Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs The No Vote, No Grumble project began in 2010 with several organizations sharing their resources to conduct a voter registration campaign, resulting in over 500 being registered. In 2012, the No Vote, No Grumble Campaign takes place once again with a coalition of over 20 other organizations dedicated to registering Native Hawaiian voters. With support form the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, and the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Hawai i Maoli acts as the fiscal sponsor for this important project, encouraging all Native Hawaiians to let their voices be heard.
King Kamehameha 2012 Lei Drapping Office of Hawaiian Affairs Ke Ali i Maka ainana HCC of Washington DC On June 24, 2012, legislators, native Hawaiians, the Mainland Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and others gathered for the annual Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony in Washington, DC. and Mainland Council quarterly meeting of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Participants in this event included Senator Daniel Inouye, Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa, and Congressman Eni Faleomavaega of American Samoa. Travelling from Hawai`i, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Chair and Trustee Collette Machado OHA CEO Dr. Kamana opono Crabbe, OHA Trustees and Hale Directors, Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and private citizens. From throughout the continent; Mainland Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs from Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Nevada, Utah, Washington State, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia/Maryland/Washington, D.C., Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association East Coast Chapter, University of Hawai`i Alumni National Capitol Region, Punahou Alumni and members of the 26 area hula halau and hui. In total, over 600 people participated in this event that honored King Kamehameha and the Hawaiian traditions are that are alive and strong in the greater Washington, DC area.
Annual Prince Kuhio Celebration Hawai i Tourism Authority, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, and Department of Hawaiian Homelands Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Holokū Ball Pualeilani Festival of the Arts Kea Ahe Lau Makani Hawaiian Choral Music Festival Prince Kūhiō Choral Concert Prince Kūhiō Parade and Ho olaule a Ali i Sunday Prince Kūhiō Statue Lei Draping
3rd Annual Ka Mana o ke Kanaka Fundraiser In August, we held our third annual fundraiser gala event, Ka Mana o ke Kanaka, The Spirit of the Hawaiian, at the Sheraton Waikīkī. We were honored to recognize United States Senator and President Pro Tempore Daniel K. Inouye, recognizing his many years of service on behalf of Native Hawaiians and the State of Hawai i. In addition, Hawai i Maoli recognized the many contributions of two of our founding members, Henry Gomes and Charles Rose. The event was a wonderful success, and we were thrilled to share our work over the last year with our friends,
Inaugural Golf Tournament Fundraiser In March, we held our first gold tournament fundraiser at the Hawaii Kai Golf Course. With wonderful support from Vacations Hawaii, Servco Hawai i, Hawaiian Airlines, go!mokulele, and Sandwich Isles Communications, over 50 golfers participated in Hawai i Moali s tournament in memory of Tomi Chong, our organization s first Executive Director. The event raised over $5,000 for Hawai i Maoli, and introduced the organization to a new community of individuals who support kanaka communities.
Hali a Aloha It was with a heavy heart that Hawai i Maoli and the Hawaiian community bid aloha to one of our founders and strongest supporters, Henry Halenani Gomes. Henry was a true advocate and warrior for Hawai i Maoli, the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, and kanaka maoli. We at Hawai i Maoli remember him as a visionary leader, the first to volunteer and offer support, and the last one to leave an event. The Prince Kūhiō Community Center in Kapolei was one of Henry s projects, and he was pleased to have created a home for the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and Hawai i Maoli. Henry was one of the original founders of Hawai i Maoli, recognizing that the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs needed a non-profit arm in order to access grant funding to support the Association s cultural activities. He was Chaminade University of Honolulu s Associate Provost for the Day Undergraduate Program and Faculty Affairs, responsible for Native Hawaiian Serving Institution initiatives. He was a graduate of Damien Memorial High School and Chaminade College of Honolulu. A biologist by training, Henry held master degrees in Biology and Horticulture. He began teaching at Chaminade in 1978, served in a number of administrative positions, and had been Associate Provost since 2001. While Chaminade was a vocation, Henry's avocation was always to increase opportunities for Native Hawaiians in education. To this end, he was involved in a number of community groups. He sat as the chair of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Scholarship Committee, the Chair of the Education Committee of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the President of Hawai'i Maoli, and a member of the board of the Hawai'i Council for the Humanities. Hawai i Maoli will miss the positive energy and aloha that Henry brought to all his activities. His deep commitment to kanaka maoli drove him forward, and he brought the rest of us with him. Aloha oe e Halenani, until we meet again.