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ASSOCIATION of HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS 6 ANNUAL CONV NTION NOW A A
The Leaders of Tomorrow.
INSIDE COVER AD
Our children have the power to change the world.
By connecting keiki to their roots, nurturing their
dreams and encouraging them to use their voice,
we know they will create a brighter future for us all.
Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui
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ASSOCIATION OF
HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS
FOUNDED 1959 - HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI
www.aohcc.org
Table of Contents
Pelekikenaʻs Message Pg. 4
Sponsor Message Pg. 5
Keynote Speaker Pg. 6
Ōlelo Phrases for
AHCC Convention Pg. 7
Moku O Keawe Pg. 8
Moku O Manokalanipō Pg. 14
Nā Hono Aʻo Piʻilani Pg. 17
Nā Lei Makalapua Pg. 20
Ke One O Kākuhihewa Pg. 29
Awards Pg. 50
Haliʻa Aloha Pg. 51
Kukui Lamakū Pg. 52
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ʻAuʻa ʻia e ka lāhui…Welo!!
November 13, 2020
‘Auhea ‘oukou e ka ‘ohana o ka Hui Sīwila Hawai`i, ‘oia ho‘i ko kākou lāhui e welo
nei! Ma muli ho‘i o ia pō pilikia i kapa ‘ia ka ma‘i ho‘oka‘awale koronā, eia ho‘i
kākou e hui mai nei ma o ka papa ‘enehana ‘o ia ho‘i ‘o Zoom, no ko kākou
kūkākūkā ‘ana. Eia ho‘i kākou e holomua nei a e ‘auamo nei i ke kuleana ko‘iko‘i i
waiho ‘ia i mua o kākou! ‘O wau ho‘i kēia ‘o Hailama Farden, kā ‘oukou Pelekikena
e hā‘awi aku nei i ku‘u aloha palena ‘ole me ke kipa aloha i nā ‘ēlele, nā pani, nā lālā
me nā hoa kipa i kēia ‘Aha Pae‘āina – ‘Aha kū makahiki 61 o ka ‘Ahahui Sīwila o nā Hui Sīwila Hawai‘i. I
loko ho‘i o ka pāna‘i ‘ana i ke aloha, E Welo! E Welo! E Welo!
As Pelekikena of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, I welcome all delegates, alternates, members and
guests to the 61st annual convention and anniversary of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. As early as
April, in the consideration of whether to hold a convention this year; and even withstanding all uncertainties and
vocalized doubt and fears from some, as we moved closer and closer, I knew in nā‘au that this convention must
happen! In the eight months of hunkering down, deliberating and meeting over Zoom and other platforms, we
all have learned much. The trick really was to find the “silver lining” in heavy clouds almost smothering us.
This year’s theme, “‘Au‘a ‘ia e ka lāhui…Welo!” is a poignant charge, calling for us a nation or a people to
holdfast on the unification and claim of that which is ours as a people, as a kapu or as a race; allowing our
heritage to live! “Welo!” literally meaning to flutter as a flag in the wind, gives the assumption that in order to
welo, we must hold ourselves high with dignity and own our expected lawena. The same held by our founder
Prince Kūhiō!
I spent much time over the months studying Prince Kūhiō during the years 1918-1920. I chose these years on
which to focus, not just because this time-period takes us back 100 years, but I marveled at the excellence and
drive of our Prince. Between 1918 and 1920, the world was plagued by the Spanish flu; a pandemic, that by
October 1918 (when the flu reached Hawai‘i) it had already claimed 30 million lives world-wide (Some
estimates listed 50 million). I would dare to say things were more precarious than today’s 1.26 million + lives
lost worldwide. Although every life matters, I look at the 1918 statistics and studied what critical impacts
Prince Kūhiō led. I realized that at the on-set of the Spanish flu in Hawai‘i in October of 1918, Prince Kūhiō did
not cease working. In fact, the Prince, working with the ‘Ahahui Pu‘uhonua no nā Hawai‘i was planning the
opening of the new “Society” called The Hawaiian Civic Club; calling its first strategic meeting on November
26, 1918 to create a slate of officers and discuss its mission. Prince Kūhiō was home in Hawai‘i as the US
Congress was on recess in November 1918 (Congress took only a one-month recess amid the pandemic). In no
way am I suggesting that we carelessly ignore the danger of this current pandemic, but am marveling at Prince
Kūhiō’s record, he did not allow a pandemic to create a barrier to cease his work. Kūhiō instead implored and
optimized all opportunities and resources to execute his work culminating in the passage of the Hawaiian
Homes Act in 1920 (100 years ago). It was this drive of the Prince, who had no vote in congress, who could
only, and would indeed implement his influence as one of only a few minorities (if not, the only) in the
Congress, that reaffirms my mana‘o that to cancel this year’s convention or to not consider substantive
resolutions, would have been a dishonor to our Prince, to our lāhui and to our ability to Welo!
Let us ‘auamo pono our kuleana at this convention. Take care of the work but, love and take care of each other
and continue to stand in the reflection of our kūpuna, and WELO!
Me Ke Aloha!
Hailama V.K.K. Farden, 18th Pelekikena of the AHCC
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Welina mai kākou,
Welcome to the 61st annual convention of the Association
of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. On behalf of our Board of Trustees
and the Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana, I want to express
how deeply honored we are to attend and participate in this
year’s meeting.
It seems not too long ago, we gathered in Lahaina to celebrate
six decades of service and fellowship. We could not have
known how much the world would change in just a few months,
or that this year we would greet each other across screens and
a virtual shaka would have to do.
However, this year’s convention, brings together more than 60 clubs from across the pae ‘āina
and demonstrates we are resilient, adaptable and united. That fact is reflected clearly in
this year’s theme – “‘Au‘a ‘ia e ka Lāhui – Welo!” (Our nation united, our heritage lives!)
I see our ability to ho‘omau in the spirit of the haumāna we are privileged to serve through
our campuses and preschools. Despite the many challenges we face today, they have retained
their curiosity, excitement and eagerness to learn. Our keiki and ‘ōpio truly embody the vision
of our beloved founder, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who believed education would light
the way to a brighter future for her people.
Finally, I want to extend a sincere mahalo to the many people who made this year’s convention
possible and who’ve dedicated their time to keep the tradition and mission of civic clubs alive.
The challenges of the past year serve as a reminder that these gatherings are about more
than seeing old friends, building new relationships and sharing ideas. They are part of the civic
kuleana that bind us together, to affect meaningful change and to keep our lāhui strong.
E hui pū kākou. I mua!
Livingston “Jack” Wong
Chief Executive Officer
Kamehameha Schools
567 South King Street • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813-3036 • 808-523-6200 • ksbe.edu
Founded and Endowed by the Legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop
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K EYNOTE S PEAKER
Born and raised in Waikīkī, John De Fries grew up
surrounded by elders within his family who were
steeped in the traditional practices of the Hawaiian
culture. At the same time, Waikīkī Beach was well
on its way to becoming a global visitor destination.
This childhood setting embedded in him a life-long
awareness and respect for the symbiotic
relationships that exist between community and
culture, nature and commerce.
John has over 40 years of experience in one of Hawaiʻi’s most cherished traditions that
has become its largest industry – hospitality. His experience has lead him to serve the
community as a thought leader in economic development, sustainable living, human
rights, and embracing native intelligence. In recognition of his leadership and vision,
John was appointed President and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority in September
2020, leading Hawaiʻi’s visitor industry and community through the post-pandemic
economic recovery and reinvention.
John is the first Native Hawaiian and the first neighbor island resident appointed as
HTA’s President and CEO. For the past three decades, John and his wife Ginny have lived
in Kona on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Hawaiian Language Common Phrases for AHCC Convention
E ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i kākou!
Please feel free to use these common Hawaiian words and phrases as applicable to the
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs during convention!
1. Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs: ‘Ahahui o Nā Hui Sīwila Hawai‘i or ‘Ahahui Sīwila Hawai‘i.
2. My name is _____________. ‘O ___________ ko‘u inoa. or ‘O ko‘u inoa ‘o ________.
(don’t forget to use your common name and last name)
3. This is Auntie Kanani. ‘O ‘Anakē Kanani kēia.
4. This is Uncle Soulee. ‘O ‘Anakala Soulee kēia.
5. I am a member of _________ HCC. He lālā wau o ka Hui Sīwila Hawai‘i ‘o_______.
6. I move Ke {ho‘oholo / noi} (aku) nei au…
7. I move to adopt this resolution. Ke {ho‘oholo / noi} aku nei au e ‘āpono i kēia ‘ōlelo Ho‘oholo.
8. I second the motion. Kōkua (aku) wau i kēlā noi.
9. I stand in opposition to this {motion / resolution}. Ke kū‘ē (aku) nei au i kēia {noi / ‘ōlelo ho‘oholo}.
10. Let us rise. E kū kākou i luna.
11. I have a question. He nīnau ka‘u!
12. Prince Kūhiō Ke kamaali‘i Kūhiō or Ke Ali‘i Kūhiō
Other phrases you might practice:
13. Where are you going? E hele ana ‘oe i hea? (intonation descends towards the end of a question)
14. I am going to the registration desk. E hele ana au i ke pākaukau kā inoa.
15. I am going to eat. E hele ana au e ‘ai.
16. In which room is your committee meeting? I ka lumi hea kāu hālāwai kōmike?
17. My committee meeting is in Lahaina I. I ka lumi Lahaina I ka‘u hālāwai kōmike.
18. Do you have candy? He kanakē kāu? Or Loa‘a anei ke kanakē iā ‘oe?
19. Let’s (two of us) caucus at the bar? E hui kama‘ilio kāua i ka hale inu.
20. Would you like to sit here? Makemake ‘oe e noho ma ‘ane‘i?
21. How’s your grandchild(ren)? Pehea kāu (mau) mo‘opuna?
22. Did you bring your kīhei? Ua lawe mai nei (anei) ‘oe i kou kīhei?
23. Shucks, I forgot it. Auē, ua poina ia‘u.
24. Lahaina is beautiful / hot / famous. Nani / Wela / Kaulana ‘o Lahaina.
25. Auntie Lorna, I need a ticket for ‘Aha‘aina. E ‘Anakē Lorna, i kikiki na‘u no ka ‘aha‘aina.
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Moku o Keawe - Hawaiʻi Council
Information Submitted by:
Shane Palacat-Nelsen
P.O. Box 7164, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Date Organized: 1959
Pelekikena: Shane Palacat-Nelsen
Hope Pelekikena: Kaimana Barcarse
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Geri Bell
Puʻuku: Kim Kalama
Kākau ʻŌlelo: Edith Kawai
Nā Alakaʻi: Noenoe Wong-Wilson
Assisted in restructuring and organizing
convention for 2020.
ʻAhahui Siwila ʻo Ke Aloha ʻĀina Information Submitted by: Kea Kalā
P.O. Box 6478, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Date Organized: 31 ʻAukake 2010 Date Chartered by AHCC: 16 Iulai 2011
Club Pua: Laʻi Club Colors: ʻEleʻele, ʻUlaʻula & ʻOmaʻomaʻo Club Mele: Nā Mele Aloha ʻĀina
Club Motto (Hawaiian): E hoʻokanaka
Club Moto (English): E heluhelu iā Nānā I Ke Kumu Puke I ʻaoʻao 118-119 no ka wehewehe piha.
Pelekikena: ʻEkekela Aiona Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Kaimana Barcarse
Puʻuku: Terry Kimokeo Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Kea Kalā
Nā Alakaʻi: Kēhau Shintani, Kaimana Cabebe and Kanoe Kawaiʻaeʻa-Harris
HCC Email: kaaike.kealohaaina@gmail.com HCC Website: Aia mākou ma Pukealo
Ua hoʻokumu ʻia ka ʻAhahui Siwila ʻo Ke Aloha ʻĀina ma luna o ka paepae Kumu Honua Mauli Ola Hawaiʻi. Hoʻolālā a
hoʻoholo mua ʻia nā hana a pau ma o ke kuanaʻike Hawaiʻi a me ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. He mea nui ka hoʻokumu ʻia ʻana o nā
kīpuka no ka paipai a hoʻoulu i nā ʻōpio i lilo i mau alakaʻi Hawaiʻi no ko Hawaiʻi nei.
ʻAhahui Sīwila ʻo Ke Aloha ʻĀinaʻs foundation is the Kumu Honua Mauli Ola Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian perspective activated
through the Hawaiian language is the foundation of all planning and progress. A strong emphasis is placed on creating
environments to develop youth to become future Hawaiian leaders.
ʻELUA ʻŌLELO KŪHELU O KA MOKUʻĀINA.
There are two official languages of the State of Hawaiʻi.
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Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo Information Submitted by: Noe Noe Wong-Wilson
2106 Kaiwiki Road, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Date Organized: Iulai 1929 Date Chartered by AHCC: ʻApelila 1959
Club Pua: Panaʻewa Maile Club Colors: ʻIlima Gold & Red Club Mele: Hawaiʻi Aloha
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka ʻĀina I Ka Pono
Club Moto (English): The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness
Pelekikena: Dr. Noe Noe Wong-Wilson Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: G. Kamakaopiopiowiwoole Mahi Gunderson
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Toni Mallow Puʻuku: Martha McNicoll Kākau Moʻōlelo: Napua Burke
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻōlelo: Martha McNicoll Kahu and Alakaʻi Mele: G. Kamakaopiopiowiwoole Mahi Gunderson
Nā Alakaʻi: Christopher Agpoon, Kini Burke, Carmelita Dutchie Saffery and Dr. David Sing
HCC Email: noenoe@hilo.net
2020 has been an unusual year as we end ourselves "staying at home" in response to ka maʻi ikiiki ʻowaikū, Covid-19. We
have begun zoom meetings with intent to continue using this technology to meet, check on each other and try to maintain a
sense of normalcy for our hui and our community. Some of our kupuna have dihculty adapting to the new technology, so we
are working to provide computer access and training.
We are each doing what is necessary to support our ʻohana, including becoming at-home, on-line teaching assistants for
keiki and moʻopuna and caregivers for kupuna, working and supporting our lāhui from home. One of our members has
made over 800 "Masks of Aloha" face masks for family and friends around the world. Our club is a signator and supporter of
the ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures Declaration and initiative. Our condolences are sent to those families who have lost loved
ones this year and who cannot gather to mourn.
Hawaiian Civic Club of Hilo sends our heartfelt Aloha to all Hawaiian Civic Club members and their ʻohana during these
dihcult times. Letʻs continue to wear our masks and be kind to each other.
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka'u Information Submitted by: Berkeley Kenoi Yoshida
P.O. Box 6108, Ocean View, Hawaiʻi 96737
Date Organized: August 1969 Date Chartered by AHCC: February 1970
Club Pua: 'A'ali'i Club Colors: Rust Brown & Orange Club Mele: Ka Nani A'o Ka'u
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Mai Uka a Ke Kai, Pae a Pae, Ho'okahi Ohana 'O Ka'u E
Club Moto (English): From Mountain to the Sea, Border to Border, Ka'u is One Family
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 4
Pelekikena: Berkeley Kenoi Yoshida Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Darlyn Vierra
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Blossom DeSilva Puʻuku: Elizabeth Kuluwaimaka Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Moana DeLeon
Nā Alakaʻi: Jeanette Howard, Nadine Ebert, and Pauahi Pulham Alakaʻi Mele: Zachary DeBernardi
HCC Email: hawaiicivicclubkau@gmail.com
With great respect and concern for our treasured Kupuna, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka'u greatly reduced it's participation
in any planned community based activities during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Hawaiian Civic Club of Laupahoehoe Information Submitted by: Lucille Chung
1638 Oneawa Place, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Date Organized: July, 1971 Date Chartered by AHCC: February 1972
Club Pua: Puakenikeni Club Colors: Royal Blue & Gold Club Mele: Ka Naʻi Aupuni
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka `Āina I Ka Pono
Club Moto (English): The Life Of The Land Is Perpetuated In Righteousness
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 1
Pelekikena: Lucille V. Chung Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Kamuela Bannister
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Walter C. K. Victor (Deceased) Puʻuku: Kim Kalama Kākau ʻŌlelo: Evelani Hirano
Nā Alakaʻi: Nani Langridge and Miriam Curry Sergeant-at-Arms: Albert Maikui
HCC Email: ehirano@hawaii.rr.com
Six members attended convention on Maui last year and were active with the Registration Committee as our member,
Evelani Hirano, chaired the committee.
On 12/8/19 we held our last meeting of the year and enjoyed our holiday paʻina. We the made 50 hygiene kits filled with
toiletries members donated from hotel stays. Our club purchased wash cloths, tooth brushes and toothpaste to include in
the kits. 25 kits were donated to the Hamakua Baptist Mission and 25 were donated to the Student Government
Association of the Laupahoehoe Community/Public Charter School (LCPCS) for distribution to those in need.
Our scheduled meeting in Laupahoehoe on January 12th was cancelled due to a storm. Kilohana Hirano and Lucille
Chung made use of the scheduled time to work in Hilo on our Laupahoehoe Signage Project. We worked on the project
once again on February 9th with the assistance of Eva Hirano, Nani Langridge and Kim Kalama. Our last “in-person”
meeting of the year was held on March 8th due to COVID-19.
Kilohana, Lucille, Kawaihona Poy and Lisa Barton continued to work on the project via email. We completed and installed
the last three panels of the project on June 18th. We would like to acknowledge Kilohana’s patience and diligence in the
organization of and moving pictures around, editing, plus all the little details to finally arrive at our completed panels.
We awarded one scholarship to Jaylen Tray L. Salboro, a 2020 graduate from LCPCS to attend Hawaiʻi Community
College to pursue a degree in Fire Science.
We will be partnering with the Laupahoehoe Train Museum (LTM) who received a portion of a CARES ACT grant that
Vibrant Hawaiʻi was awarded to host a Resilience Hub in Laupahoehoe to provide family meals and food bags once a week
to the community from September through December 2020. LTM will work with LCPCS students with computers from the
same grant at the same time.
Kohala Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Velda Napua Akamu
P.O. Box 1164, Kapaau, HI 96755-1164
Date Organized: May 19, 1964 Date Chartered by AHCC: April 16, 1966
Club Pua: Pua Kenikeni Club Colors: Ulaula, Melemele & Eleele Club Mele: Kū Ha'aheo..Hawai'i Lo'a
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Club Motto (Hawaiian): Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka ʻĀina I Ka Pono
Club Moto (English): The Life of the Land is Preserved in Righteousness
Pelekikena: Velda Napua Akamu Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Michelle Kawai
Puʻuku: Nani Okubo Kākau Moʻōlelo: Avory Lee Kahala Acob
Nā Alakaʻi: Margaret Hoshide, Dallas Kuhaiki and Patty Ann Solomon Sergeant-at-Arms: Payton R Akamu
HCC Email: napuaa@earthlink.net HCC Website: www.kohalahcc.org
Eo....
Our club was able to do a fundraiser in early March, and that helped our club a lot. The club was able to donate the food
through our resource center. I have reached out to our senior kupuna to keep in touch for any needs. Everyone here is
trying their best to keep safe and healthy... so mask and distances. Mahalo to all our first responders who, more than us,
are out there dealing with this pandemic. We shall leave it up to those who know better, and thank you Jesus.
Kona Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Caleb Kekoa Nazara
P.O. Box 4098, Kailua - Kona , Hawaiʻi 96745
Date Organized: 1952 Date Chartered by AHCC: 1959
Club Pua: Pikake Club Colors: Red & Gold Club Mele: Kona Kai ʻŌpua
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu Club Moto (English): Strive For the Highest
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 1
Pelekikena: Caleb Kekoa Nazara Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Maurice Kahawaii
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Janice Yang Pelekikena Iho Nei: Cynthia S. H. Nazara
Puʻuku: Jacob Keanaaina Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Luana Keanaaina
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻolelo: Luana Keanaaina Kahu: Caleb Kekoa Nazara
Alakaʻi Mele: Honeybea Ravenscraft
HCC Email: konahawaiiancivicc@gmail.com HCC Website: konahawaiiancc.com
Lauhala sales Is our clubs ongoing fundraiser. We have increased membership by three and continue to be positive
through this time. The club is taking a more active role in issues that can be handled by means of technology. We have
made a brand new website and continue to improve it.
Kuakini Hawaiian Civic Club of Kona Information Submitted by: Shane Nelsen
P.O. Box 1888, Kealakekua, Hawaiʻi 96750
Date Organized: 2001 Date Chartered by AHCC: Nowemapa 2003
Club Pua: Maile Club Colors: Green & Gold Club Mele: He Mele Nō Kuakini
Club Motto (Hawaiian): ʻOnipaʻa Club Moto (English): Be Steadfast
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Pelekikena: Shane Palacat-Nelsen Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Chris Ramos
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Chamaine Pule Puʻuku: Joellen Salisbury
Nā Alakaʻi: Geri Bell
HCC Email: kuakinihawaiiancivicclub@gmail.com HCC Website: www.kuakinihcc.com
Supported community meal programs located in rural areas during the “lock downs” due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Kohala Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Anthia Ho Austin
614003 Kailapa, Kamuela, Hawaiʻi 96743
Date Organized: January 1995 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 1995
Club Pua: Pikaka Club Colors: Red & White Club Mele: Nā Kuahiwi Elima
Club Motto (Hawaiian): O Ka Pono Ka Hana `Ia A Iho Mailani
Club Moto (English): Blessings Come to Those Who Persist in Doing Good
Pelekikena: Kaena Peterson Pelekikena Iho Nei: Andrew "Analu" Winn (deceased)
Nā Alakaʻi: Anthia Ho Austin
HCC Email: kaenap@yahoo.com
South Kohala is a small club serving Kawaihae, Puako, and Waikaloa. Our membership is very small but we continue with
our efforts and goals of the AHCC and the Aloha of the Hawaii Council, Moku o Keawe. The Covid 19 pandemic has had a
severe impact on our club activities and fundraisers.
We continue to work on the protection of Hawaiian Historic Sites. Pelekikane Bay (Heiau for Kamehameha) that has been
covered with debris and mud. Pohakaloa Training, EIS preparing to retain state lease.
Our very best wishes to The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs for putting this new Viral Convention together. `Au`a`ia e
ka lahui ...welo!. Our nation united....our heritage lives.
Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Edith K. Kawai
P.O. Box 6305, Kamuela, Hawaiʻi 96743
Date Organized: December 3, 1949 Date Chartered by AHCC: April 18, 1959
Club Pua: ʻOhiʻa Lehua Ulaula Club Lei: Pink Akulikuli
Club Colors: Red, Black, White & Fuchsia Club Mele: Hole Waimea
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka ʻĀina I Ka Pono
Club Moto (English): The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness
Pelekikena: Edith K. Kawai Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: E. Kalani Flores
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: M. Kanani Kapuniai Pelekikena Iho Nei: Willette Kalāokahaku Akima-Akau
Puʻuku: Lahela Jarett-Holmwood Kākau Moʻōlelo: Cynthia Crain
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻōlelo: Dot Uchima Sergeant-at-Arms: Raymond Carson-Davis
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Council Representative: Chelsey Dickson , Maulili Dickson
HCC Email: edithkawai@gmail.com
Aloha Mai kakou nā pua o Kūhiō:
What a joy to “gather” once again!! We have missed you, our ʻAhahui ʻohana over these many months.
How we do civic club has certainly had to modify to accommodate the pandemic, but I believe that the connections, the
aloha, and the intent of our work remains unchanged. For several months, the primary needs related to food, supplies and
survival, especially for our kupuna, and those living paycheck to paycheck, have been at the forefront. We circulated
information regarding food distribution locations, times and places to members. At times we helped to kokua where
possible.
Meetings in person ceased so much of civic club business. Nevertheless, there was a feeling in Waimea that time had
slowed and that we were once again a small town somewhere back in the 50’s or 60’s. People are focused on neighbors,
ohana and how everyone is managing.
Just prior to the New Year, the club was granted its 501(c)(3) status as a non-prolt organization.
The email net, `upena, has been a lifeline for keeping our membership connected. We have been fortunate during this time
to have access to many internet-based programs on culture (mahalo to Kanae`okana and Malia Nobriga-Olivera), Hawaiian
language, gardening, food preservation, and the like. We keep the membership informed with goings on as things come up.
The board deals with action items via email but holds Zoom meetings as needed. In a recent Zoom board meeting, we
discussed the RIMPAC exercises and the Kohala Coast Concrete and Precast application to dump industrial waste in the
waters off Kawaihae. We are requesting records regarding their lease with DHHL as well as their environmental protection
practices. While there has been a strong tendency to hunker down and deal with the basics of survival, we cannot forget
that the world is still functioning and we have a kuleana to pay attention and take action to kako`o our lahui and our `aina.
Our focus has narrowed to the matters impacting local and surrounding areas.
As the convention nears, we will be working on how best to safely engage as many members as possible via computers.
The majority of members have not attended conventions in the past so the experience will be very important for training and
building future interest. It will be an excellent opportunity to see the association in action. We will disseminate the
convention resolutions and hold a zoom caucus to discuss and prepare our delegates, alternates and membership. We will
look at renting laptops to allow more members to attend the convention virtually.
We are looking forward to holding a golf tournament in October if conditions support holding the event. The 1st annual golf
tournament scholarship fundraiser, though small, was a success that brought in funds for scholarships. We also have estate
items that the club is looking to sell on Ebay. We have held very successful estate sales in the past, but limiting access to
10 people at a time with social distancing and hand sanitizing stations is not wise at this time. Additionally, many in the
Waimea area have lost their jobs so garage sales and estate sales are not very prevalent.
It is likely, as long as the pandemic continues, that the club may move to quarterly meetings via Zoom. We will continue to
stay in touch via email, bringing events and issues to the board and members as they arise. We will hoʻomau.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Edith Kawai
Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club
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Moku O Manokalanipo - Kauaʻi Council Information Submitted by: Malia Nobrega-Olivera
P.O. Box 383 Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi 96716
Date Organized: 1968
Pelekikena- Malia Nobrega-Olivera Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi- Naomi Yokotake
Pelekikena Iho Nei- Sarah K. Peters Puʻuku- Marlene Barino
Kākau Moʻolelo- Kauʻi Fu Alakaʻi- Victor Nobrega-Olivera
Council Website: http://manokalanipo.org
On January 24-26, 2020, the leadership of Moku O Manokalanipō gathered in the moku of Kona, ahupuaʻa of Kōloa near
the one hānau of our beloved aliʻi, Prince Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. It was a great time spent together in formal and informal
ways. We mainly discussed the following items- 2020 meetings and activities for clubs; AOHCC strategic plan and
connecting it to Manokalanipo activities; funding opportunities; and Convention 2023 on Kauaʻi.
There were 11 events we had planned to carry out between February and June 2020 as individual clubs, as a collective in
partnership with other non-profit organizations, government agencies, and private businesses here on Kauaʻi. This also
included a new partnership with Ka Hale Pono Inc., a non-profit that planned the 10th Annual Anahola Prince Kūhiō Day
Celebration. Unfortunately many of these events were canceled due to COVID19.
Moku o Manokalanipō submitted numerous testimonies as a part of our advocacy activities to both the Hawaiʻi State
Legislature and the Kauaʻi County Council. The issues related to the Mauna Kea access road, protecting the wahi pana of
Waimakaohiʻiaka here on Kauaʻi to protect the salt making traditions, relating to waste management, public trust funds,
voting, vital statistics, and polystyrene foam. We continue to learn from all the expertise of all the active advocates within
the AOHCC and we are thankful to have the opportunity to contribute in these little ways.
We are thankful for all the innovative ways that our community has turned to virtual events as a way to connect with our
communities around the world and continue to build relationships with one another.
Na ke Akua a me nā aumakua nō e alakaʻi a mālama mau iā kākou a pau.
me ka haʻahaʻa a me ke aloha,
Malia Nobrega-Olivera
ʻAhahui Kīwila Hawaiʻi O Moʻikeha Information Submitted by: Julie Kanealiʻi
P.O. Box 1383, Kilauea, HI 96754
Date Organized: September 16, 2013 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 14, 2013
Club Pua: Poni Pua Kalaunu, Lauaʻe O Makana Club Colors: Omaʻomaʻo Club Mele: Nani Waiʻaleʻale
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Keʻike mai, aʻo akula no ia, ke loaʻa, haʻawi aku.
Club Moto (English): When you learn, teach, when you get, give ~ Maya Angelou
Pelekikena: Naomi Yokotake Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Ihiihinui Kanealiʻi Wakinekona
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Wini Smith Puʻuku: Shyla Villanueva Kākau ʻŌlelo: Julie Kanealiʻi
Nā Alakaʻi: Shelby Yokotake and Val Yokotake
HCC Email: ahahuimoikeha@gmail.com HCC Website: www.moikeha.org
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Aloha, we hope this finds everyone healthy and safe. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year. Before the shutdown due
to COVID19 we were able to present our annual performance of the Life and Legacy of Prince Kūhiō at the Kaua'i Museum.
March is one of our busiest months as we had 4 performances scheduled, but we understood the importance of locking
down our island, and appreciate everything that Mayor Kawakami has done to keep the people of Kaua'i safe. We look
forward to seeing everyone online in November. A hui hou.
Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club Submitted by: Jessica Kaui Fu
P.O. Box 68 Hanalei, HI 96714
Date Organized: March 26, 1959 Date Chartered by AHCC: 1969
Pua: Pua Olena Colors: Purple & White Mele: Hanohano Hanalei
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kaulana aʻo Hanalei Club Motto (English): Famous is Hanalei
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 1
Pelekikena: Jessica Kaui Fu Hope Pelekikena ‘Ekahi: Devin Kamealoha Forrest
Pu’uku: Diana Albergate Na Alaka’i: William Kinney Jr., Kapua Chandler and Emily Cadiz
Ke aloha nui ia kakou a pau. Early in the year our club was able to participate in a number of cultural and educational
activities in our community including Makahiki ceremonies and workshops on waʻa culture, paddling and sailing. The global
pandemic started affecting Hawaiʻi just before Prince Kuhio Day which affected all of our clubs activities for the remainder of
the year. Hanalei Canoe Club remains an activity under Hanalei Hawaiian Civic Club and paddling is the hana that threads
the lei of our community members together and keeps us strong. It is one of the ways we perpetuate culture and implement
our education programming year round. We have never cancelled all of our events surrounding paddling since starting in
1973, not even after the devastating hoods in 2018. Despite missing these activities our club has continued to remain active
in our community through food distributions, providing a college scholarship, and providing educational materials to schools
on Kauaʻi to use during this challenging period of virtual learning. We hope the everyone is inding solutions to stay engaged
in community and most importantly staying safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing everyone virtually at convention.
Malama pono a hui hou no kakou!
Kaumualiʻi Hawaiian Civic Club Submitted by: Sarah Peters and Malia Nobrega-Olivera
P.O. Box 231 Ele’ele, Kaua’i, HI. 96705
Date Organized: March 10, 1968 Date Chartered by AHCC: February 7, 1969
Pua: Maile lau li’i li’i Colors: Red and Gold Mele: Kaumuali’i
Club Motto (Hawaiian): E Malama Ia Na Pono O Ka Aina E Na Opio
Club Motto (English): The Culture Of The Land Is Preserved In It’s Youth
Pelekikena: Sarah K. Peters Hope Pelekikena ‘Ekahi: Healani Furumoto
Pu’uku: Marlene Barino Kakau Mo’olelo: Kwai Yen Viquelia
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Kakau ‘Olelo: Jei-Nhy Quirantes Ho’opa’a Mo’olelo: Penny Anakalea
Kahu: Janet Kahalekomo Sergeant At Arms: Su Yen Kaohi, Clyde Anakalea
Na Alaka’i: Alice Brown, Penny Anakalea and Laurie Ruiz
HCC Email: kaumualiihawaiiancivicclub@gmail.com HCC Website: http://kaumualii.manokalanipo.org
Aloha to all of our Civic Club ʻohana!
Kaumualiʻi Hawaiian Civic Club participated in the 2020 census community outreach activities by encouraging our
members and community members to complete their census. We shared social media posts, called community members,
and shared information through in-person activities in the early part of the year.
Kaumualiʻi Hawaiian Civic Club also partnered with Aina Hookupu o Kilauea (AHK) to help distribute over 1500 Kauaʻi
grown produce boxes (about 13,200 pounds vegetables and fruit) to ʻohana of the Hanapēpē and ʻEleʻele community over
the span of 11 weeks. Our club members of all ages came to kōkua with this food distribution and we all practiced safe
distancing, wore our masks, and loved seeing the smiles of our community members. This has been a great initiative that
also encouraged all of us to include more vegetables into our lifestyles and also support Kauaʻi grown food. This initiative
was supported by a USDA grant as well as funds from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Queen Deborah Kapule Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: D. Kaliko Santos
P.O. Box 164, Kapaa, HI 96766
Date Organized: April 14, 2006 Date Chartered by AHCC: July 22, 2006
Club Pua: Palapalai Fern Club Colors: Lavender & White Club Mele: Iesu No Ke Kahuhipa
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kaua`i Hemolele I Ka Malie Club Moto (English): Kaua`i Serene In Its Tranquility
Pelekikena: Liberta Lilia Hussey Albao Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Donna Kaliko Santos
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Gregory Enos Puʻuku: Liberta Lilia Hussey Albao
Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Donna Kaliko Santos Hoʻopaʻa Moʻolelo: Frances Leina`ala Dinnan
Kahu: Liberta Lilia Hussey Albao Alakaʻi Mele: Chanel Flores
Sergeant-at-Arms: Timothy Lee Albao, Jr.
Nā Alakaʻi: Leah Kanoe Hookano Pereira, Mauna Kea Kaukaohu Trask, Dirk Kapualani Apao, Bernard "Bo" Oliwa Kamala,
Jr.
HCC Email: libertaha@hotmail.com
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Nā Hono Aʻo Pi’ilani – Maui Council Information
Submitted by: K. Ho;oʻaumoku Ralar
Pelekikena: K. Ho;oʻaumoku Ralar (Pelekikena, Laihaina HCC)
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Dr. Lui Hokoana (Pelekikena, Central Maui)
Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Ala Agonos (Central Maui)
Puʻuku: Benjamin Cockett (Hoʻolehua HCC)
Kākau ʻŌlelo: Kaleiʻahihi Fermantez (Lahaina HCC)
Nā Alakaʻi: Keani Rawlins-Fernandes (Pelekikena, Hoʻolehua HCC),
Kealoha Ballesteros (Pelekikena, Kuini Piʻolani HCC)
Pōmaikaʻi Benevedes (Pelekikena, Hulu Mamo HCC)
Kuini Pi'olani Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Kealoha Ballesteros
P.O. Box 89511, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96830
Date Organized: October 6, 2006 Date Chartered by AHCC: October 26, 2006
Club Pua: White Rose Club Colors: Peacock Blue Club Mele: E Kuini E Kapiʻolani
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kūlia i ka Nu’u Club Moto (English): Strive for the Summit
Pelekikena: Naomi Kealoha Ballesteros Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Julian Ako
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Claire Hughes Pelekikena Iho Nei: Dr. Kalani Akana
Puʻuku: Waialeale Sarsona Kākau ʻŌlelo: Ulalia Woodside
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻolelo: Hailama Farden Kahu: Ekela Kanī’aipi’o Crozier
Nā Alakaʻi: Kalani Akana, Elena Farden and Naomi Kainoa Rivera
Anoʻai Kākou,
Kuini Piʻolani Hawaiian Civic Club was chartered in 2006 for Queen Kapiʻolani, and the first civic club to advocate publicly in
support of our Hawaiian Language with membership from all islands and around the world.
Kuini Pi’olani HCC members to continue to strive for the summit by participating in community and cultural events. This year
featuring our treasures: 1) Mr. George Kenichi Oide for his contribution to ‘Olelo Hawai’i in his arduous work as the
typesetter of and last living contributor to the first three (3) Pukui Elbert Hawaiian Language Dictionaries, and as a proof
reader for special recording projects to Hula Records and other recording companies until the age of 85 after retirement
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from Honolulu Advertiser, and Compositor for the Honolulu Star Bulletin, TYPO President + co-owner till 1992 he retired; he
was also awarded the Legion d’honneur (French Legion of Honor Medal) and his designation as a Chevalier (Knight); his
was nominated & humbly declined as a Living Treasure of Hawai’i in 2007 (Hongwanji).
We continue to meet quarterly to discuss and work on agendas exploring various ways to bring our members to meetings
for decisions, recommendations and directions that allows a continuum of collaborative work via email, “Zoom and Google
that includes the outer island members and officers as representatives within our bylaws.
Kuini Piʻolani Hawaiian Civic Club attended the 3rd Annual Maui Council Convention (Zoom) where, resolutions were
approved and submitted to AHCC pending Kuini Piʻolani resolution caucus meeting later in October 2020
Kuini Pi‘olani HCC nominated Mr. George Kenichi Oide as a ‘Aha Hipu’u Kalani Ali’i Awardee 2020 acknowledging his
achievements that exemplifies generations of community service.
HALI’I ALOHA-
Life-Time & Manaleo: Kupuna Elizabeth Kauila Poaha Reyes, (Dual)
Life-Time: Rev. Marsha Chun;
Life-Time: Kupuna Blossom “Blu” S.F. Gamiao
Lahaina Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: K. Holoaumoku Ralar
P.O. Box 10965, Lahaina, HI 96761
Date Organized: October 18, 1935 Date Chartered by AHCC: April 18, 1959
Club Pua: Kukui) Club Colors: Red & Silver Club Mele: Halona
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kukui Pio ʻOle I Ke Kauaula
Club Moto (English): The Light Which Withstands The Kuala Wind
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2019: 6
Pelekikena: K. Holoaumoku Ralar Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Claire Pashion
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Daryl Fujiwara Puʻuku: Dawn Fujiwara
Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Nohealani Ralar Kākau ʻŌlelo: Toddy Lilikoʻi
Kahu: Edsel Noeau Ralar, Sr. Nā Alakaʻi: Edsel Ralar, Sr., Bernardette Kidder, Pua Lindsey & Phyllis Ross
HCC Email: holokaa@gmail.com HCC Website:
Queen Julia Kapiolani Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: K. Holoaumoku Ralar
P.O. Box 10965, Lahaina, HI 96761
Date Organized: October 1, 2019 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 13, 2019
Club Pua: Queen Kapiolani Hibiscus Club Colors: Peacock Club Mele: Auana: Ka Ipo Lei Manu
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kulia I Ka Nuʻu
Club Moto (English): Julia On the Throne / Strive To the Highest
Pelekikena: Leilani Kupahu-Marino Kahoano Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: James Halolena Kahoano Jr.
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Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Nalani Blaisdell, MD Puʻuku: Misty Pacheco
Kākau ʻŌlelo: Kawaiehu Kanahele Kākau Moʻōlelo: Waiui Kanahele
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻōlelo: Colette Higgins Kahu: David Kaupu Alakaʻi Mele: Waiui Kanahele
Nā Alakaʻi: Carmen Bowling, Francine Dudoit, Peahi Spencer, Jaime Boyd, Breani Lee and Haku Kahoano
HCC Email: qjkapiolanihcc@gmail.com HCC Website:
Monthly newsletter
Partnerships with Pualeilani (Hyatt Regency); Lei Poina 'ole - Kamehameha Schools
You Tube channel known as "Lei Poina ole
Queen Kapiolani history presented by Colette Higgins
Expanded 'Ohana Malama program
Leipupu and Olelo Matuahine workshops
Order of Kapiolani recognition
Neonatal Nursing education conference
Manawale'a: Delivery system to drop off/pickup needs ie. deip
Ha'awina: Board game to perpetuate our ali'i and kupuna legacies - connecting past with present Discharge program:
Support the transition from hospital to home, beach or shelter for NICU babies
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Nā Lei Makalapua - Mainland Council Information Submitted by: Darlene Kehaulani Butts
217 Stern Cove, El Cajon, VA 22554
Date Organized: March 1988 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 14. 1990
Club Mele: Makalapua
Club Motto (Hawaiian): E lauhoe mai na wa`a Club Moto (English): Everyone paddles the canoe together
Pelekikena: Darlene Kehaulani Butts Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Lono Anthony Kollars
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Marlene Livesay Pelekikena Iho Nei: Charlene Lui
Puʻuku: Eric Kupa`aokalehua Kakihara Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Charlene Kehaulani Kazner
Nā Alakaʻi: Christopher Pomaika`i Gaui and Pualani Hockenhull Alakaʻi Mele: Carol Johnson
HCC Email: mcahcc@gmail.com HCC Website: www.mcahcc.com
ʻAhahui Kiwila Hawaiʻi O San Diego Information Submitted by: Denise U. Dudoit-Meyer
P.O. Box 21561, El Cajon, CA 92021
Date Organized: October 12, 1993 Date Chartered by AHCC: October 27, 1993
Club Pua: Okika (Orchid) Club Colors: Poni a Ke'oke'o Club Mele: He Mele Lahui Hawaiʻi
Club Motto (Hawaiian): ʻE Ho'olaha I Ka Pono O Hawaiʻi
Club Moto (English): Spread the goodness of the Hawaiian
Pelekikena: Denise Uilani Dudoit-Meyer Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Shalee Kuʻuiponohealani Kekawa
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Margaret Sanborn Puʻuku: Anthia Oilan Austin
Kākau ʻŌlelo: Dolly Crawford Hoʻopaʻa Moʻolelo: Dolly Crawford
Nā Alakaʻi: Bettylynn Puanani Pasion, Maluhia MacLaughlin and Virgle Caraway
Sergeant-at-Arms: Glenn Kalikokalehua Ah Nee and Evelyn Kanoelani Ah Nee
HCC Email: meyer.denise@gmail.com HCC Website: www.akhsd.org
January 2020 AKHSD Welcomed the New Year,
February 2020 1st Quarter MCAHCC Teleconference
March Corona Virus/Covid-19 hits the US Continent.
***Shut down of All Communities/Social Activities.
*** Shut down of all Schools, Shopping Malls, Restaurants, Gyms and more.
Cancellation of: Prince Kuhio Celebration Luau/Luncheon.
Cancellation of: Na Wahine Health Workshop
Cancellation of: Genealogy/Lei Po'o Workshop
June 2020 2nd Quarter MCAHCC Teleconference
Cancellation of all High School/College Graduations
Cancellation of Alondra Park Ho'olaulea
August 2020 3rd Quarter MCAHCC Teleconference
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ʻĀinahau o Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Eric Kupa`aokalehua Kakihara
12534 Valley View St. #343, Garden Grove, CA 92845
Date Organized: 1982 Date Chartered by AHCC: 1982
Club Pua: Pikake Club Colors: White, Peacock Blue & Seafoam Green Club Mele: ʻĀinahau
Club Motto (Hawaiian): E Malama ʻIa Na Pono O Ka ʻAina e Na ʻOpio
Club Moto (English): The Culture of the Land is Preserved in It’s Youth
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 2
Pelekikena: Pualani Hao Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Charlene Kehaulani Kazner
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Edye Moanikealaonapua Hill
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Eric Kupaʻaokalehua Kakihara
Puʻuku: Ualani Ho`opai Kākau ʻŌlelo: Lehua Swope
Kākau Moʻōlelo: Sharon Noheaokapu`uwai Abbott Kahu: Paddy Pilialoha Kakihara
Sergeant-at-Arms: Kevin Bryce Alakaʻi Mele: Lehua Swope
Nā Alakaʻi: Ululani Cortez, Maile Hubbard, Mililani Magee, Linda McElrea, Kaʻala Pang and Maggie Perry
HCC Email: info@aokhcc.org HCC Website: www.aokhcc.org
AOKHCC continues to diligently adhere to its administrative duties (i.e., holding board and general membership meetings)
each month (virtually since March 2020), maintaining an annual budget, and executing programming projects through
standing committees like scholarship, website, health education, and community outreach. In January, we had the
installation of the new board.
The first quarter of 2020 started out well. In January, the papa oli a me pa'i ipu group began their twice monthly classes.
The executive officers met at a retreat to establish the mission for the next year. Events were discussed, committees
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assigned, and club values emphasized. One focal point was learning about the island of Hawai‘i in preparation of the
Association’s convention in November.
In March, AOKHCC began virtual Board and general membership monthly meetings. New efforts became our focus. First, to
keep members informed and engaged via virtual meetings, email, website communication, and by phone to conduct
wellness checks. This was a chance to tell us how things were going, if members needed supplies or help, and to kūkākūkā.
Second, our website was updated and newsletters sent out on a monthly basis with additional regular email blasts such as
the ‘Word from the Pelekikena’. We continued to emphasize the remembrance of the thirteen Hawaiian core values, to
further engage members during this unique time. Also, members began individually making masks and face shields for front
line caregivers.
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i virtual classes were established, 3 times weekly, which gave members a chance to virtually see each other
and learn and practice ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.
We have taken this time to continue to socially connect virtually. Currently, in-person events have been canceled or
postponed for the foreseeable future. Our goal for now is to provide hope, kōkua, a few laughs, and strength for our club
and our community.
Hui Hawai`i O Tenesi Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Scott Gehring
P.O. Box 31422, Clarksville, Tennessee 37042
Date Organized: June 2008 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 2008
Club Pua: Hibiscus Club Colors: Orange and Brown Club Mele: He Hawaiʻi Au
Club Motto (Hawaiian): I Mau Ho`omua Ka Uhane Aloha A Kanaka Na`Ike A Me Na Hana
Club Moto (English): To perpetuate the Aloha Spirit and the Hawaiian Culture
Pelekikena: Marlene Livesay Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Wally Kaʻaihue
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Scott Gehring Puʻuku: Bruce Livesay
Hope Kākau ʻŌlelo: Tiffany Wilson Kākau ʻŌlelo: Denny Colbert
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻolelo: Duvien Garcia Sergeant-at-Arms: Scott Gehring
Nā Alakaʻi: Vivian Kaʻaihue, Nahele Livesay and Kelly Motes Kahu: Bruce Livesay
HCC Email: hhothcc@gmail.com HCC Website: www.huihawaiiotn.com
Hui Hawai`i O Tenesi Hawaiian Civic Club continues its mission to perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Aloha Spirit. Our
primary function is to support the cultural needs of our military members and families of Fort Campbell Army Post, many of
which have been transferred from Hawai`i or are Native Hawaiians serving in the military.
In 2020, with COVID-19, many of our activities had to be cancelled. Sadly, Lei Day at the TN State Veterans Home, Asian-
American Pacific Islander Month and Military Appreciation Month in May and Riverfest were not able to be held. Our 3rd
annual luau in August had to be cancelled as well. We are on standby for the Veterans Parade and Christmas Parade
where we show off our float with a volcano.
Our hui continues to share the culture at the Clarksville Downtown Marketplace during the summer with ono kalua pork
sales, crafts, and Tennessee grown Hawaiian plant sales.
Our adult members participated in a fern and taro plant workshop conducted by our club’s plant grower where they learned
how to plant and malama their fern and taro plants. Keiki specific workshops are planned for yet this year.
Hui Hawai`i O Tenesi Hawaiian Civic Club is proud to further the vision of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanian`ole
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We send to you our fondest Aloha Ya’al.
Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Selena Yokoyama
2900 SE Cornelius Pass Road, Suite 111, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
Date Organized: September 10, 2019 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 13, 2019
Club Pua: Red Rose Club Colors: Red and Yellow Club Mele: For the Lāhui by Josh Tatofi
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Ka Laulima No Ke Ola O Ka Lāhui
Club Moto (English): Working Together for the Growth of Hawaiʻi
Pelekikena: Selena Yokoyama Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Christine Ladd
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Brittany Rivera Puʻuku: Nancy Thompson
Kakau ʻŌlelo: Natie Durro
Nā Alakaʻi: Lauren Oka, William Sanchez, Aaron Helenihi, Steffany Wong Pacheco, Peter Jackson and Leialoha Kaʻula
HCC Email: pelekikena@kalohcc.org HCC Website:
KALO Hawaiian Civic Club worked to develop policies and procedures for governance, operations and committee oversight.
Those committees include Education, Political Action, Marketing and Communications, and Operations. Since April 2019,
KALO Hawaiian Civil Club launched several programs (local and virtual) to serve Oregon, SW Washington and beyond.
Those programs include Mālama 'Ohana (volunteer support and donations to club and community members), Na Kamali'i
Talk Story (virtual discussion forum for our keiki to safely discuss issues affecting our communities and society today),
Hāloa Youth Summer Series (7-week virtual Hawaiian education and culture camp for rising 6th-9th graders), and
Lonoikamakahiki (4-part virtual education series for the entire family).
Kaha I Ka Panoa Kaleponi Information Submitted by: Lono Kollars
P.O. Box 9817, Moreno Valley, CA 92552
Date Organized: April 17, 2010 Date Chartered by AHCC: July 16, 2010
Club Pua: Aheahea Club Colors: Sand & Light Green Club Mele: Nā Pau Panoa
Club Motto (Hawaiian): ʻE Ho’ohui ʻAna I Ko Kakou Poʻe Hawaiʻi I Ka Panoa
Club Moto (English): Uniting Our Hawaiian People in the Desert
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 2
Pelekikena: Lono Kollars Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Margaret Sanborn
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Sharon Kuʻuipo Paulo Puʻuku: Theodora Furtado Nā Alakaʻi: Keala Hughes
HCC Email: lono.kollars@yahoo.com
• Our club continues to mentor the University of California – Riverside Pacific Island Student Association (PISA-
UCR). We meet on a weekly basis. Met with the Native American Student Association, had a potluck and discussed
collaboration on campus. Also discussed 2020 Census, Mauna Kea, education opportunities and keeping in touch
with cultural sustainability. Met with Dr. McMullen, UCR regarding education opportunities and the UC systems use
of work for credit program.
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• Produced a Celebration of Life presentation for Lokelani Reichert. Showing on 1 Feb.
• We continue to mālama our new sister club Nā `Ōiwi o Hawai`i Northern Nevada. Discussed the relationship to
local olcials and advocating for Hawaiians in their area. Offered assistance to help them assume the Reno Aloha
Festival.
• Keeping our community updated with the latest COVID-19/Coronavirus information from the State and Federal
Government. Checking on all club members to see if they need anything during our social distancing/lock-down.
• Produced 258 cloth masks and donated them to the Waianae Comprehensive Care medical professionals.
• Promoted Census virtual opportunities and jobs in our community.
• Joined the Southern California Complete Count Committee - Meeting at Pomona College.
• Invited CENSUS 2020 representatives to talk to our community.
• Promoted Census jobs in our community.
• Continued to collaborate on a Pacific Island Health Partnership survey to assess the needs of our community during
the stay-at-home lock-down. Helped to establish in-language COVID information for the Marshallese community in
Los Angeles and in Arkansas.
Ke Allʻi Bernice Pauahi Paki Hawaiian Civic Club O Kansas City
Information Submitted by: Dorinda Nicholson
7236 Woodson Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64133
Date Organized: March 2012 Date Chartered by AHCC: July 21, 2012
Club Pua: Plumeria & Mimosa Club Colors: Royal Blue, Silver, Red, Green & Yellow Club Mele: Oli Aloha
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Pili puʻuwai, pili manaʻo, e pili lokahi
Club Moto (English): Heart to heart, Mind to mind, Soul to soul.
Pelekikena: Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Dennis Rose (incoming `21 Pelekikena)
Pelekikena Iho Nei: Henrietta Kaleikau Puʻuku: Linda Bricker
Kākau ʻŌlelo: Becky Kahananui / Andi Meyer Kākau Moʻōlelo: Ilene Kimsey
Hoʻopaʻa Moʻōlelo: Amy Bird Kahu: David Kaleikau
HCC Email: dorinda@pearlharborchild.com HCC Facebook: Hawaiian Civic Club of Kansas City
1. Pelekikena attended the Las Vegas MCC meeting
2. Hula and oli classes by Zoom each Monday and Thursday
3. Pacific Historic Parks Zoom conference with schools
4. Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor Zoom to schools
5. Publish Pearl Harbor Warriors 75th Anniversary Edition book honoring the end of WWII book
for the USS Missouri on September 2, 2020 at Pearl Harbor
6. Makana of 54 Pearl Harbor Warriors books to veterans who were present at the original treaty
signing and also to WWII veterans residing in Hawaii
7. Ethnic Enrichment festival cancelled so presented an online Hawaii history
8. Raytown City Council invocation in Hawaiian for July & August
9. Human Relations board appointment by city mayor
10. Face Book page postings of our hui events and to be visible in community
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11. Pelekikena featured on CBS evening news re 1945 V-J Day memory in Hawaii
Ke Ali’i David La’amea Kalakaua HCC of Wisconsin Information Submitted by: Sandra Cunningham
3846 Wooded Ridge Trail, Colgate, Wisconsin 53017
Date Organized: March 2012 Date Chartered by AHCC: October 18, 2012
Club Pua: Pikake Club Colors: Prussian Blue & Silver Club Mele: He Mele Inoa ‘O Kalākaua
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Ne‘epapa I Mua Me Ke Aloha
Club Moto (English): Moving Forward With Strength And Aloha
Pelekikena: Isaac (Ike) Keliipio IV Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Nancy Keliipio Doers
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Greg Wong Pelekikena Iho Nei: Sandra Kealaula Cunningham
Puʻuku: Sandra Kealaula Cunningham Kākau Moʻōlelo: Nancy Keliipio Doers
HCC Email: alohasic@yahoo.com
Like most Hawaiian Civic Clubs, we started 2020 with gusto and enthusiasm for upcoming events. Planning was well
underway for our annual May Day Lei Day celebration, including a very popular luau and rage. We were busy planning a
summer picnic, in an effort to sponsor opportunities for our members to get together informally, eat ono Hawaiian food, and
enjoy kanikapila. And we were working to schedule a visioning session with Papa Ola Lokahi during 2020 to build our
strategic vision for our Civic Club in Wisconsin.
By early March, unfortunately, all of those plans were put on hold and ultimately cancelled for 2020 due to the pandemic.
We are adjusting to virtual everything including our local HCC meetings, Mainland Council meetings, and now, a virtual
convention in 2020. We look forward to connecting with 'ohana near and far, and “moving forward with strength and aloha”!
Ke Ali`i Maka`ainana Hawaiian Civic Club of Washington, D.C.
Information Submitted by: Darlene Kehaulani Butts
217 Stern Cove, Stafford, VA 22554
Date Organized: June 22, 2004 Date Chartered by AHCC: November 9, 2004
Club Pua: Naupaka Club Colors: Blue, Red & White Club Mele: He Hawaiʻi Au
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Aloha O Na Kulaiwi Club Moto (English): Love For Our Homeland
Pelekikena: Darlene Kehaulani Butts Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Shani Jamilla Puanani Butts
Hope Pelekikena ʻElua: Christopher Pomaika`i Gaui Puʻuku: Shevon K. Garnett
Kākau ʻŌlelo: Julie Coleson Kahu: Napualokelani Kamakele
Nā Alakaʻi: Danette Momi Cruz-Losano, Bryce Mendez, Mokihana Scalph and Shirley Queja
HCC Email: lahui@kamhcc.org HCC Website: www.kamhcc.org
29 February 2020 - Attended the KSAA East "Talk Story with Pono Ma'a" event and shared information on
the benefits of Civic Club and the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census.
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15 March 2020 - We hosted the Papa Ola Lokahi Genealogy Workshop in partnership with Halau Nohona Hawai'i. Due to
the initial spread of COVID-19, only 25 community members attended. We were grateful. We have monitored all attendees
to date. All are sequestered and doing well. The interactive workshop was a great success providing key research
resources to include the use of Census data and methodologies. We mahalo Kim Birnie of Papa Ola Lokahi and Jane Culp
for their commitment and invaluable instruction.”
March through September 2020 - Worked with Pacific Islanders Groups on the continent to get the word out on Census
2020. Organized focus groups and with in-person marketing efforts.
March through September 2020 - Worked with the Pacific Islander Covid-19 Response Team to provide resources for
members of our community.
Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club Information Submitted by: Pat Filbert
P.O. Box 97891, Las Vegas, Nevada 89193-7891
Date Organized: July 1, 1989 Date Chartered by AHCC: July 28, 1989
Club Pua: Carnation & Ohai Aliʻi Club Colors: Red & Gold Club Mele: He Hawaiʻi Au
Club Motto (Hawaiian): Kulia E Loaʻa Ka Naʻauao Club Moto (English): Strive to Obtain Wisdom
Number of Educational Scholarships awarded in 2020: 2
Pelekikena: Dorinda Puanani Burnet Hope Pelekikena ʻEkahi: Doreen Hall Pelekikena Iho Nei: Paʻahana Bissen
Puʻuku: Nicole-Renee Petri Kākau ʻŌlelo: Pat Flibert Hoʻopaʻa Moʻōlelo: Gail Wright
Sergeant-at-Arms: Lee Burnet
Nā Alakaʻi: Lee Burnet, Maggie Perry, Debra Chock and Maile Ae
HCC Email: lasvegashcc@gmail.com HCC Website: www.lasvegashawaiiancivicclub.net
2020 saw a number of efforts and events we were holomua kakou to continue expanding engagement
with our Hawaiian and the Asian-American Pacifc Islander (AAPI) community.
• 2019 ended with our annual Kalikimaka Buffet honoring 5 local Hawaiians of inhuence and found we had won 3rd
place in a Boyd Gaming “Trees of Hope” fundraiser benefting our scholarship fund. We conducted an Officer Retreat and
Installation for newly elected Board Members and restarted our quarterly newsletter
• In January our 3rd annual Business ‘Aha’aina brought together 10 local Hawaiian and AAPI organizations to share
planned 2020 events
• In February, we hosted the 1st Quarter Mainland Council meeting at the California Hotel and conducted a Jamba Juice
fundraiser
• In March we cancelled our monthly General Membership Meetings (GMM) and Board Meetings became virtual due to the
pandemic. Prior GMM’s special presentations covered the 2020 Census
• Monthly Na Mea Hawai’i sessions ended in March due to the pandemic and sessions covered scholarships, budget, and
finance
• In May the Board developed a call campaign survey to increase interaction with our Membership during the uncertainties
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