Nakoa inducted into the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame
on August 16th in Dearborn, Michigan at the Towing & Recovery Association of America Convention.
Those active in the Towing and Recovery Industry are nominated by their peers who are members of an organization known as Friends of Towing. The nominations are based on the nominees contributions toward the betterment of the Towing and Recovery Industry through leadership, direction and community involvement. These nominations are then carefully reviewed and selected by a separate screening board. Mr. Nakoa, who has been in the towing business for 26 years, was the catalyst which created the Hawai'i Tow Truck Association in October of 1990.
While he was in the position of President of the Hawai'i Tow Truck Association, he was able to bring two towing seminars here to O'ahu which was open to all interested participants. He was nominated to the Board of Directors of TRAA representing Hawai'i in 1986 and still holds that position.
After Hurricane Iniki wreaked havoc on the island of Kaua'i, Mr. Nakoa was very helpful in sending provisions and moral support to other towing companies on that island. He has been open to helping many of his fellow towmen whenever they have questions or problems they feel he may be able to help with. Island Wide Towing is a professional towing and recovery company that can handle heavy truck & trailer towing; 10, 20, 30, 40 & 60 ton lowboy trailers; special equipment for motorcycles and exotic and antique cars; and even provides contractor's equipment including bob cats, back hoes, aerial platforms, 16' to 60' office trailers, track & wheel loaders; agriculture trailers and scissors lift. They can also handle pneumatic and hard rubber fork lift towing, compressor and boat towing. You can find Island Wide Towing at 611 Middle St. in Honolulu. They're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with radio dispatched drivers that are courteous and reliable. Their phone numbers are 841-4011 or 841-2606 and fax number is 847-3147.
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Aloha no!
CCOH ANNUAL MEETING
On July 18th, I along with NHCC Directors T.J. Sheldon, George Vincent and Keawe Veredenburg, attended the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i annual luncheon meeting at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Also present and peforming on the piano was fellow Director Jimmy Kaina and serving as emcee was Dr. Michael Chun. There were about 1,000 people inattendance with Larry Johnson of Bank of Hawai'i as the keynote speaker. His speech was reprinted in the Sunday paper (July 21) and I hope everyone had a chance to review his comments. They were timely and noteworthy. I'd like to also comment that I look forward to working with new CCOH President Stanley Hong, who has expressed to me his desire for all affiliated chambers and business organizations to work more closely together.
DR. MICHAEL CHUN - HAUOLI LA HANAU
On Saturday, the 20th of July, I repesented our NHCC at a birthday celebration held at Washington Place for Dr. Michael Chun, President of Kamehameha Schools. We presented a resolution to Dr. Chun on his many contributions and accomplishments, especially as our NHCC 'O'o Award recipient in 1993. There were many people there which exhibited the broadbased community support and respect that Dr. Chun has earned. As a graduate of Kamehameha, I personally thank Dr. Michael Chun for all he has done to promote the education of Hawaiian children since taking over as President and congratulate him for the heartwarming outpouring of aloha he received that evening.
DR. NOA EMMETT ALULI - KIRC CHAIRMAN
My deep appreciation for Dr. Aluli taking his valuable time away from his demanding practice on Moloka'i to speak at our general membership luncheon held on July 31st at the Pacific Club. Dr. Aluli's presentation highlighted the history and significant events leading up to the Kaho'olawe Island cleanup project and the responsibilities fo the KIRC (Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission). Especially important to the NHCC is the KIRC's position calling for maximization of economic opportunities for Native Hawaiians in all aspects of Kaho'olawe contracting, including the prime omnibus cleanup. the KIRC plays a very important role and its members and chairman, Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli, have our respect and appreciation. Mahalo a nui loa, 'O Noa.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 20th
NHCC Board Meeting
The Pacific Club
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
August 21st (TO BE RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER) NHCC General Membership Meeting
Guest Speaker:
Christina Kemmer, Executive Director
Office of Waikiki Development, City & County of Honolulu 11:30 a.m. - 1:30
p.m.
The Pacific Club
1451 Queen Emma St.
Cost: $15
RSVP by August 20th to:
T.J. Sheldon at (808) 545-6575
September 17th
NHCC Board Meeting
The Pacific Club
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
September NHCC General Membership Meeting (Tentative) Former 'O'o recipients and current candidates for OHA Haunani Apoliona and Collette Machado will speak about their platform Na Lei Lokahi for the upcoming OHA elections. Date to be announced.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Pacific Club
1451 Queen Emma St.
Info: T.J. Sheldon at (808) 545-6575
Contributing Writers: Debbie Jenkins
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Christina Kemmer, Executive Director
Office of Waikiki Development
To Speak at August General Membership Meeting
Christina Kemmer has lived and studied in Italy, the Philippines, Jordan and Africa. She is a high school graduate of Marymount International, Rome, Italy and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago, Illinois. She came to Hawai'i eighteen years ago after a year of traveling and exploring business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Her professional and personal choices have always been "community oriented" and "team oriented." Whether it was being part of an educational team with a mandate to establish fthe first public early childhood center in Chicago, Illinois, crossing the Moloka'i channel with a canoe team, to teaming with the City administration to plan, implement and fund public improvements for Waikiki. Her teaming and community efforts, as the recent past President of the Waikiki Improvement Association helped to establish a Waikiki Landowner's Council to address cooperative action steps to help implement the Waikiki Master Plan; a Waikiki Business Council to address the issues of street solicitation; and Waikiki Employee Council to create projects to improve the quality of life for employees. During her tenure, WIA successfully lobbied the Legislature and City Council for $10 million in funds for physical improvements. Ms. Kemmer helped intiate support for a Waikiki heritage experience through support for the Restoration of Hawaiianess to Waikiki Program. Today, her work has expanded from working within Waikiki to linking Waikiki planning and improvements with the city, state and federal agencies, with reisdents, businesses, landowners, hotels, labor, professional societies and community groups.
As the Executive Director of the Office of Waikiki Development, her work agenda will concentrate on improvements to the Ala Wai Canal, traffic circulation, street improvements, "safe streets," a return to Hawaiianess through public cultural/historical programs, amendments tothe Waikiki Special District and the integration of the convention center and Fort DeRussy into planning efforts. It is the goal of the Harris administration to have the goals and objectives of the 1992 Waikiki Master Plan updated and accepted by the City Council along with necessary amendments to the Waikiki Special District by the end of 1996.
The Office of Waikiki Development recognizes that we are all heirs to Waikiki's historical and cultural legacy that goes back nearly 2,000 years and therefore bear some responsibility through partnership to preserving its integrity and its future. The City administration and Ms. Kemmer have a strong commitment to insure the renewal of Waikiki to help maintain Waikiki as a top visitor destination and a place of Aloha. The August General Membership meeting will be held August 21st at the Pacific Club on 1451 Queen Emma St. The cost for the luncheon is $15 and parking is free. You must rsvp no later than August 19th to T.J. Sheldon at her office at Bank of America. Please call (808) 545-6575 and do leave a message if she's not in because she will call you back as soon as possible.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
Wesley Sen
Hale Kuku O Moanalua
Specializing in Hawaiian handcrafts, Polynesian exports & imports and
Hawaiian lomi lomi massage. 3207 Martha St.
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96815
Phone: (808) 836-8745
NHCC MEMBERSHIP DUES
First off, mahalo a nui to those of you who have sent in your membership dues,
your dues are what keeps the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce pa'a,
publishing 'O'o Pulekina, mailing it first class, networking with other
business organizations and getting the chamber involved with the issues that
face us as Native Hawaiian business people.
The recently elected Officers and Directors are committed to the growth of our
membership, in fact, we will be starting a membership drive with the September
issue of 'O'o Pulekina and feature an interview with a few of our founding
members and two applications will be included for you to recruit new members.
In this political year, it is even more urgent that the Hawaiian business
community come together as a cohesive voice to express our concerns. Also, when
returning your membership dues form please remember to include a 25 word
description of yourself or your business for our 1997 NHCC Member Directory. We
will keep you informed on the directory as we will be looking into ways to make
our directory more user friendly, the possible inclusion of member photos with
their listing and selling advertising space to help offset the production
costs.
So please kokua and send in your membership dues as soon as possible. Mahalo
nui.
4TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO
COMING THIS NOVEMBER!
We are still in the planning stages of our 4th Annual Business Expo so the time, day and location will be announced very soon. With the success of last year's Expo, we are exploring different venues that will allow us to expand on last year's expo. Last year we had 57 vendors that participated at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, where the honored guest was Fred Kamaka of Kamaka Hawai'i. This year we're at looking holding the Expo on a Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the possibility of holding workshops while the Expo is open. These workshops would be put on by the participating vendors and could run for 30 minutes to an hour. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact Kaui Chun, Expo Chair, at Rykoff-Sexton, Inc. at (808) 455-1033.
A CHRONOLOGY OF KAHO'OLAWE DOCUMENTS
Part one of a two part series.
With all the attention that Kaho'olawe has been receiving lately, we felt this chronology of documents will shed light on the events that brought us to where we are today. We also hope that by providing this information, each one of us will have a better understanding of what the goals and vision are for this sacred island.
Executive Order No. 10436
Signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Februrary 20, 1953. Took the Island
for the Navy.
When returned, Navy makes it safe for human habitation.
Memorandum of Understanding Pertaining to the Island of Kaho'olawe Signed
August 9, 1978, between the Navy and Govenor George K. Ariyoshi. Eliminate all
goats.
A soil conversation program.
Avoid bombing archaeological sites.
Recognize the ultimate goal of returning the Island to the State.
The Consent Decree
Final judgement for Aluli, et. al. vs. Brown, issued December 1, 1980. No
bombing of the waters and shoreline.
Minimum use of live ordnance and no chemical or biological weapons. A surface
sweep of 10,000 acres.
No harm to archaeological sites.
Cleared areas available for religious, cultural, scientific and educational
purposes. Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana access.
Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance Commission Final Report, March 31, 1993 Congress established the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Coveyance Commission (KICC) in November 1990.
Kaho'olawe is wahi pana and pu'uhonua.
KICC Recommendations for the federal government: Cease all military use of
Kaho'olawe.
Return Kaho'olawe to the State, and the U.S. pays for the removal of unexploded
ordnance.
Recommendations for the State of Hawai'i: Negotiate for the return of the
Island.
Manage for the study, practice and preservation of Native Hawaiian culture and
sites. No commercial activity. Waters surrounding Kaho'olawe need special
status to protect marine species. Establish a commission to oversee and
administer activities. Develop programs for the protection of sites and
restoration of the environment.
Title X of the FY1994 Department of Defense Appropiations Act, Public Law
103-139
Passed by Congress November 1993
Recogizes and fulfills the commitment made to the people of Hawai'i to return Kaho'olawe. Recognizes the value of meaningful, safe use of the Island for cultural, hsitorical, archaeological and educational purposes. Provide for the clearance of unexploded ordnance and environmental restoration.
Directed the Navy to convey the Island to the State. Required the Navy to
control access until the clearance is completed, or in 10 years, which ever
comes first. Then control is transferred to the State.
Indemnifies the State from all claims due to the cleanup of munitions.
Required a Memorandum of Understanding between the State and the Navy covering
cleanup activities.
Authorized no more than $400 million, with 11% for the State.
Kaho'olawe Island Reserve - Chapter 6-K Hawai'i Revised Statutes 1993 State
legislature created the Island Reserve adn the KIRC
State law says the Reserve is to be used for: Practicing Native Hawaiian
rights.
Preserving and protecting resources.
Rehabilitation and restoration of the natural environment. Education.
No commercial use.
The island is held in trust until the State transfers management and control to
a sovereign Native Hawaiian entitiy. v
The law defines how the 7 commissioners are named. The Governor appoints the
Commissioners and selects a chairperson.
KIRC Responsibilities
Establish uses and adopts rules for the reserve. Contract for services to
perpetuate Native Hawaiian customs, beliefs, and practices. Serve as the Navy's
single point of contact for the cleanup.
Memorandum of Understanding, signed May 6, 1994 (Conveyance Deed signed May 7,
1994.)
The MOU states that there will be:
A KIRC Use Plan.
A Navy Cleanup Plan.
A KIRC Restoration Plan.
Site Protection Procedures.
A Regulatory Framework.
Post clean-up Navy clearance procedures.
After the cleanup, the Navy certifies to the State that areas or sites are
cleared or restored.
The KIRC is the State's single point of contact regarding access.
Next month the chronology will continue with KIRC's Land Use Plan, the 'Aha
Pawalu prepared by the Edith Kanaka'ole Foundation, KIRC's Ocean Management
Plan & Restoration Plan and the Akaka Amendment to the FY '95 Defense
Appropiations Act. Should you need to contact the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve
Commission, please call (808) 586-0761 or by fax at (808) 586-7589.
HMAA OFFERS MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR SOLE PROPIETORS
The Hawai'i Management Alliance Association, HMAA, is now offering our membership medical coverage for those who are sole propietors, independent contractors and groups. In addition, companies may enjoy competitive rates on Workers' Compensation Insurance, TDI, Income Replacement Insurance, Supplemental Life, a Medicare Supplement and Flex Plan. HMAA looks forward to partnering with the Chamber for a healthier Hawai'i.
The package for independent contractors and sole propietors includes the
Exclusive Provider Option (EPO) Plan combined with Dental Plan B and Vision
Plus Plan. Also included are prescription drug benefits, $20,000 of life
insurance, chiropractic, naturopathic coverage, acupuncture coverage and a
wellness program.
There is a $10 enrollment fee for the first month. HMAA will underwrite all
applicants, and reserve the right to reject applicants who are medical risks.
The cost for this plan is $170 for single, $350 for employee plus one and $475
for a family.
Groups of two or more will have a choice of the Option Plus Plan or Exclusive
Provider Plan, three dental plans, two vision plans as well as prescription
coverage, $20,000 of group life, chiropractic, naturopathic coverage,
acupuncture coverage and a wellness program.
Medical rates will be based on the demographics and health risk of each firm
and will be guaranteed for one year. HMAA's standard fees will include a $20
monthly fee for administration costs, $20 HMAA monthly dues, and a one-time
enrollment fee of $10 per employee.
For more information about the plans being offered, please contact Debbie
Jenkins, Director of Associations, at (808) 591-0088.
NFIB DIRECTOR OFFERS NEW IDEA FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Bette Tatum, state director for the National Federation of Independent
Business, a leading small-business advocate, is urging Hawai'i firms to
consider reorganizing themselves as Limited Liability Companies (LLC) or
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), two busines structures authorized this
session by the Legislature.
Tatum said many Hawai'i businesses could benefit from reclassification, but
most are not aware fo the new options or do not understand them. "Both of the
new formats have benefits for small and medium sized business, which make up
the majority of Hawai'i's industry," Tatum said. "Many firms could gain more
financial flexibility and avoid certain liability problems." To find how your
company can benefit from this new classification, call Ron Heller at (808)
523-6000.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD, REGISTER & VOTE!
1996 Election Dates and Deadlines
ELECTIONS
Primary Election: September 21
General Election: November 5
Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Primary Election: City/County Clerk must receive applications no later than
August 22.
General Election: City/County Clerk must receive applications no later than
October 7.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Primary Election:
Vote in Person: At the Office of the Clerk from September 3 to September 20. On
Maui and Hawai'i, check with your County Clerk for additional
absentee polling places.
Vote by Mail: Requests accepted from July 23 through September 14.
General Election:
Vote in Person: At the Office of the Clerk from October 18 to November 4. On
Maui and Hawai'i, check with your County Clerk for additional
absentee polling places.
Vote by Mail: Requests accepted from July 23 through October 29.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Lili'uokalani
September 26 & 27
Hawai'i Theatre
This play by Peabody award-winning playwright Aldyth Morris presents an
accurate portrayal of the public and private life of Hawai'i's last queen.
Starring Leo Anderson Akana as Queen Lili'uokalani and Roseanne Kalamau
Anderson as her lady in waiting. Directed by Robert Stach and presented by
Paokalani Productions. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $9 and $13 ($5 and $8 with an
Aloha Festivals ribbon). For more information, call the Hawai'i Theatre box
office at (808) 528-0506.
4th Annual "Voices of the Kahuna Lapa'au" Lono i ka Makahiki Festival
November 21 - 23
Hilo, Hawai'i
Kumu A. Leina'ala K. Brown-Dombriques, LMT and Kahu Ikaika Dombriques present
"Ho'ola Lahui i ka Pu'uwai 'O Hawai'i" - Healing the Heartbeat of Our Nation. A
three day festival and workshop on Native Hawaiian traditional healing to be
held at the Nani Loa Hotel and Nani Mau Gardens. Pre-registration is required.
To register, contact Ho'ola 'O Lomilomi Lapa'au Clinic & Academy in Hilo at
(808) 961-3118.
The 5th Annual Monarchy Challenge
A Benefit for the Lunalilo Home
Thursday, August 29th
Hawai'i Kai Championship Golf Course
The 5th Annual Moarchy Challenge is a benefit undertaken by the William Charles
Lunalilo Trust Estate. A special awards banquet, emceed by KRTR Morning Drive
DJ Kimo Kahoano, with the customary team and door prizes, ono food and
beverages will follow.
For more information, call Chairman Alex Brenner at (808) 739-7290 or Vice
Chairman Bob Crowell at (808) 537-8313.
THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE TRAVEL/TOURISM INDUSTRY IN THE
PACIFIC HEMISPHERE September 8 - 10, 1996
Hilton Hawaiian Village
PTS's Third Annual Toursim & Telecommunications Conference: "Now is the
time to get the right information to make decisions," says Executive Director.
The travel industry and the world of telecommunications have never been so interdependent-or so uncertain about the future. Travel industry professionals are planning today for the growth of their competitive industry. Telecommunications will be the lynch-pin of the growth. But what telecommunications technology? What works and what does not? An are telecoms entities truly aware of the special needs and requirements of the travel industry - especially within the Pacific hemisphere? You are invited to attend this year's most important gathering of professionals from the travel and information technology industries. The Pacific Telecommunications Council's (PTC) third annual Tourism and Telecommunications Conference will be held in Honolulu on September 8-10 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Over 300 participants from around the world are expected to attend this key event. This year's conference, The Application of Information Technology to the Travel and Tourism Industry in the Pacific Hemisphere, will bring together the world's top travel industry and information technology experts, analysts, industry professionals, and government officials. Mr. Richard Barber, Executive Director of the PTC, said, "This conference will, even more so than its landmark predecessors, provide an invaluable opportunity for the interaction with senior representatives from the two most vital industries in the world today - telecommunications and tourism."
The conference will focus on relevant applications and industry solutions: 'hands-on' sessions and practical workshops will address how travel professionals can reach new customers and market segments while at the same time reducing costs. The conference will address key topics such as multimedia promotional tools, enhanced computer reservation systems (CRSs) adn the role of telecom carriers as virtual private network providers for the travel industry, VSATs and remote site access/teletraining, the uses of the Internet, and the future viability of ecotourism and "virtual travel."
An exhibition of 30 booths will display the latest telecommunications products and services specifically tailored for the travel industry. Mr. Barber added, "The rapid pace of development in information technology puts all travel industry professionals in a difficult spot, as they must make decisions without knowing all their options or whether a given choice will prove profitable. And many in the telecoms industry are not very aware of the specific requirements-nor of the impressive scale and size-of the travel industry. I am sure this conference will be a truly eye-opening experience to many from both industries. And the strong content of the event will be tremendous value to all registrants."
Registration includes attendance to all sessions, round tables, workshops and exhibits, conference papers, receptions, coffee breaks and luncheons. Hotel reservations and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the registrant. Cost for PTC members is $350 and $425 for non-members before August 27. After August 27, the cost will be $400 for PTC members and $475 for non-members. Paid registrations may be transferred to substitute atttendees.
For registration forms and information, call the Pacific Telecommunications Council at (808) 941-3789
KAMEHAMEHA STATUE GETS LAND IN HILO
At its August 9th meeting, the Department of Land and Natural Resources granted
the Kamehameha Statue Committee a land use permit. The Kamehameha Statue
Committee plans to erect a statue of Kamehameha the Great and secure and place
the Naha Stone on the grounds of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area at the
end of Bishop Street in Hilo.
The request for land use was supported by Govenor Ben Cayetano, Mayor Steven Yamashiro, The Royal Order of Kamehameha, Heiau O Mamala Hoa - Helu Elua, 'Ahahui O Ka'ahumanu Helu Ekolu and Hale O Na Ali'i O Hawai'i - Halau O Kalakaua Inc. as well as the Department of Land and Natural Resources Administration. The Kamehameha Statue Committee is actively attempting to secure in-kind services and donations so work can begin on excavation and construction of the site. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please use the form below for your donations. The Kamehameha Statue was generously donated by the Princeville Corporation and is presently being stored at Yamada Enterprises. For more information, contact Project Director Terry Plunkett at (808) 969-9988.
HONOLULU WEEKLY READERS VOTE SUPPORT FOR HAWAIIAN CULTURE & ISSUES IN RECENT SURVEY Reprinted with permission of the Honoulu Weekly.
In its annual survey of its readers, Hawaiian culture and issues took top honors in several categories, showing that there is support outside of the Hawaiian community for many of the issues that face us as Native Hawaiians. NATIVE BOOKS & BEAUTIFUL THINGS VOTED BEST NEW STORE (USE LOGO FROM DEC. 95 ISSUE OF KA WAI OLA O OHA.)
In the recent survey, The Best of Honolulu 1996, conducted by the Honolulu Weekly, Native Books and Beautiful Things was voted the Best New Store by its readers. Congratulations to Maile Meyer, Kealoha Terry, Nake'u Awai and all the craftspeople and artisans that put their heart and soul into integrating the Hawaiian culture into contemporary Island life with an eye on the retail realities.
HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY - BEST LOCAL CAUSE
This is the issue readers identify with most. Other nominee causes that fell under the Hawaiian Sovereignty rubic include Hawaiian reparations, Hawaiian Home Lands, Ka Lahui, OHA and "keeping Hawai'i Hawaiian." Add all these together, and Weekly readers give the grass-roots-based sovereignty movement an enthusiastic chorus of support.
BEST CULTURAL INFLUENCE IN HAWAI'I: THINGS HAWAIIAN
Things Hawaiian won this category big time, with everything mentioned, from the Merrie Monarch Festival to the "Hawaiian Way," Hawaiian quilts, aloha spirit, hula, Nainoa Thompson and the "Hawaiian sense of balance (work and play)." The only other multiple vote-getter was diversity.
MOST IGNORED LOCAL NEWS STORY: HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY/THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN VOTE, followed by gang violence, ocean pollution, corruption in government and the Waiahole water battle.
BEST ANNUAL HAWAIIAN EVENT: There were a number of serious vote-getters in this category. Ranked by number of votes, they are the Makaha Bash, the Cazimero's Lei Day concert, the Slack Key Guitar Festival and the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo.
BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR, EDITOR'S CHOICE: HOLO MAI PELE
They came and they conquered. In two sold-out January performances at Honolulu's Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, Hilo-based Halau o Kekuhi presented their "Holo Mai Pele," the epic saga of Hawai'i's founding. Danced in the fiery, primal style by a halau of ancient genealogy. "Holo Mai Pele" decisively reclaimed primacy for Hawaiian high culture in Hawai'i.