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February 7, 2012

Aloha mai e hoa,

The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu continues to work towards the 1918 mission of our founder, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole: to elevate the social and intellectual status of Hawaiians, and to increase pride in Hawaiian heritage. To this end, we are proud to have awarded $60,000 in 2011 in scholarships to Hawaiian college students.

As you know, our annual scholarship benefit, Holokū Ball, is a long‐standing tradition that has become a huge success on many levels largely due to the generosity of community supporters. The event, named for the classic gown known as the holokū, is arguably the most elegant Hawaiian gala anywhere.

The Holokū Ball set for Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s Monarch Room. He Aloha Nā Kai ‘Ewalu is our theme expressing deep love for Hawai‘i. This ocean‐related theme will set the tone for a spectacular evening of top Hawaiian entertainment, a fabulous silent auction, and world‐class cuisine designed by the culinary experts at the Royal Hawaiian.

This year we will be honoring four individuals who have exemplified our theme.

Buffalo Keaulana – waterman, leader, ambassador

Nappy Napoleon – waterman, coach, mentor

Anona Napolean – paddler, organizer, inspiration

Jon Van Dyke (posthumous) – attorney, champion of native rights and law, educator

We are in the process of collecting merchandise for our silent auction, and we are writing to request your assistance in making the annual Holokū Ball a success. By donating, cash or an in‐kind item, you will be making a tax deductible contribution that will help the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu continue to promote post‐high education for deserving native Hawaiian students.

If you are able to make a donation, please contact us at 808 392 1617 or watson@honuaconsulting.com to arrange for pick up. On behalf of our more than 200 members, our board of directors, scholarship trustees and President, Manu Boyd, mahalo piha! For additional information, please visit us online at www.hcchonolulu.org. Corporate tables are also available; please contact us for information about those opportunities.

Aloha pumehana,

Trisha Kehaulani Watson and Kainoa Daines, 2012 Holokū Ball Silent Auction Chairs

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HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF HONOLULU

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Sunday, February 26, 2012 • 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener
 Royal Hawaiian Center at Helumoa, Level 3, Building C
Validated Parking 

MENU

$10 lunch entrees include an ‘ono burger, pasta, fish & chips, fish sandwich (subject to change). Full menu & bar available.  Cost: individual checks.

AGENDA

Welcome and Introduction of New HCCH Members
Installation of HCCH Officers and Directors – Kahu David Kaupu
Cultural Presentation & HCCH History by Manu Boyd, Pelekikena

RSVP

Maylene Enoka: 852-7719   maenoka@gmail.com

This quarterly HCCH general membership meeting is to welcome our new members, install our board, enjoy club fellowship and discuss kuleana for the March 3 Holoku Ball Scholarship Benefit Gala. We look forward to seeing you and your ‘ohana. E hele mai!

The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu was established in 1918 by Prince Kalaniana‘ole to elevate the social and intellectual status of all Hawaiians and to increase pride in race heritage.

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Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (aohcc.org) 2010 Annual Convention, at Keauhou, Hawaiʻi — Photos by Blaine Fergerstrom

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Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (aohcc.org) 2010 Annual Convention, at Keauhou, Hawaiʻi — Photos by Blaine Fergerstrom

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Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (aohcc.org) 2010 Annual Convention, at Keauhou, Hawaiʻi — Photos by Blaine Fergerstrom

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Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (aohcc.org) 2010 Annual Convention, at Keauhou, Hawaiʻi — Photos by Blaine Fergerstrom

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Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (aohcc.org) 2010 Annual Convention, at Keauhou, Hawaiʻi — Photos by Blaine Fergerstrom

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Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (aohcc.org) 2010 Annual Convention, at Keauhou, Hawaiʻi — Photos by Blaine Fergerstrom

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Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Holiday Pā‘ina

Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

E ‘ākoakoa mai kākou me ke aloha, e ho‘olaule‘a i ka nani o ke kau maluhia. Let’s get together in fellowship during this season of beauty and peace.

$20 ‘ono luncheon with beverage & dessert. RSVP to kākau ‘ōlelo (secretary) Maylene Enoka at 255-1431. Payment at event. No-host cocktails. General Manager Bill Nickerson invites all to again enjoy the hospitality of Wolfgang Zweiner’s Steakhouse.

Election of officers and directors.

See www.hcchonolulu.org for details on available positions. Elmer Ka‘ai, elections chair.

$10 grab bag optional. Validated parking. Festive holiday attire. 11 a.m. performance in The Royal Grove by our friends from Lā‘ie. Kaulani Heritage Room short films all day. Pauahi statue. Great shopping! E ho‘olaule‘a pū kākou! Let’s celebrate Hawaiian style …

To our more than 200 members and hard-working board of directors, scholarship trustees, committee chairs and many volunteers, Aloha Kalikimaka!

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Aloha no,

I am hoping that you’ve already heard noise about ‘Ike Kū’oko’a, the Hawaiian newspaper initiative, and if so, here’s an update. On Monday, Nov. 28th, we (kākou) launch an ambitious volunteer effort to typescript the 60,000 remaining pages of Hawaiian-language newspapers, finally making all the available pages searchable.

Lā Kū’oko’a (Nov. 28) seems to be the perfect time to begin, and July 31, Lā Ho’iho’i Ea, a good time to end. It will take 200,000 volunteer hours, just over 3 hours per page, to get the job done, but compare that to the ten years dedicated to getting the first 15,000 up on the web.

That decade of work highlighted the importance of these newspapers, and now there’s an enthusiastic response from here in the islands and places afar, with Hawaiians and supporters of Hawaiian culture and history stepping up to make something wonderful happen — together. No language skill necessary, so everyone can participate. By Lā Kū’oko’a of next year all 75,000 pages of Hawaiian newspapers that have been found so far (of more than 125,000 pages printed) will be up and searchable — all at once.

Initiated by Awaiāulu and carried out by thousands, near and far, it’ll be a remarkable success and a historic effort. Please be a part of it. Log on and learn more at www.awaiaulu.org – and share the idea with others. Like us on Facebook, too.

Me ke aloha,

Puakea Nogelmeier

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