(Still accepting gifts for our adopted family with a 5 year old girl and a 12 year old boy)

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1 Next General Membership Meeting Thursday, January 24, :30 p.m. Halawa District Park Gym The menu will be: HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU! Bring your favorite New Years Dish. (Still accepting gifts for our adopted family with a 5 year old girl and a 12 year old boy) In this newsletter.. President s Message 2 Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus 3 King Kamehameha V Ali i Sunday 4 Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop 5 Oahu Council Meeting Results 7 Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana ole Celebration 7 Hongwanji Living Treasure 8 Lunalilo Home Luau 9 Committee Chairs Announced 10 Installation Luncheon 10 Long Range Schedule 12 1

2 PEARL HARBOR HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB E Paepae I Luna Loa I Ka Malamalama Hold High the Light of Knowledge Chartered: April 16, 1964 President s Message Hauoli Makahaiki Hou to all of you! I sincerely hope that all of you have had a great Holiday season. I would like to thank you for the privilege and honor of serving as your President for I am looking forward to a very exciting year and hope you will all join me in making this year exciting and productive. Together we can accomplish all that we plan for and work towards growing our membership. I invite all of you to recruit at least one member. Bring them to our Installation luncheon to introduce them to our club. That is the best place to start. I d like to invite all of you to come out to the meetings, bring your musical instruments. We will kanikapila for the first few minutes of our meetings. We will provide you with words to our favorite Hawaiian Songs. We will be doing some community service with Loko Ea Fish Pond in Haleiwa and Maunalua Bay this year. You will be hearing shortly about our Ho`olako Project that we will offer our club to participate in this year. I am looking for a volunteer to be the Chaplain for our club. If you are interested please call me at I look forward to seeing all of you at our Meeting next week Thursday. Aloha pumehana, Charles K. Kapua President 2

3 HAWAII YOURH OPERA CHORUS Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club helped the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus last night at Kawaiaha`o church by providing ushers for their Christmas Concert. Their season theme Nalu Hou reminds us that HYOC fosters the next wave in Hawai`i s community leaders by encouraging the personal and social growth of its members. Self esteem, leadership, teamwork and personal responsibility are all benefits of HYOC participation. These life skills serve our students well as they navigate their way through life. The his is the HYOC s 52nd Season of Making Music. Ho`omaika`i! Nola! Ushering for this beautiful concert were: Moana Sanders Ka`iulani Hess Puakailima Davis Toni Lee Charles Kapua. 3

4 Donovan Nacapuy, son of Cheryl Kapua and Ronnie Nacapuy sang in the concert. Nola Nahulu is the Artistic Director of the Hawai`ì Youth Opera Chorus. KING KAMEHAMEHA V ALI I SUNDAY Ali` Sunday at Kawaiaha`o Church today, Sunday, December 9, 2012 in honor of King Kamehameha V, Lot Kapuaiwa Kalanimakua Ali`iolani Kalani Kapuapaikalaninui who ruled from 1863 to In the picture is: Charles Kapua, Monte Hess, Ka`iualani Hess, Moana Sanders, Ilima Dela Cruz and Toni Lee. Representing Pearl Harbor was Ilima Dela Cruz, Charles Kapua represented the Oahu Council and Toni Lee represented the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Montie and Kaì`ulani Hess, Moana Sanders were in the Choir and 4

5 Nola Nahulu led the Choir. The Kanahele Ohana; Kaipo, Karen, Mana and Kahi lit the Advent Candle of Peace. Kaipo led the congregation with the prayer of Invocation and the Lord's Prayer and Caren did the Blessing of Our Gifts and Offering. Kahu Kaina and Mama Kahu, Sandy Kaina were in the congregation.other Clubs that were represented at this service were: Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club Waikiki Hawaiian Civic Club Ali`I Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club Makaha Hawaiian Civic Club Papakulea Hawaiian Civic Club PRINCESS BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP ALI I SUNDAY Alii Sunday for Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, December 16, 2012, at Kawaiaha`o Church with Nola Nahulu, Toni Lee, Ilima Dela Cruz and Charles Kapua. Second row, Karen Kanahele, Moana Sanders and Jan Burns Tjorvatjoglou. Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club traditionally ushers for the Kawaiolaonapukanileo January Concert every year that is held at the Orvis Theater at the University of Hawaiì. Ä Lei of Stars music of the Hapa Haole Era was held Sunday, January 13, It was a very enjoyable concert. Our own Kaleiaina Lee is a bass in this group and of course Nola is the Director. Attending the concert was Kimberly Wong, Moana Sanders, Charlie Kapua and Toni Lee. Moana, Charlie and Toni were ushers at the concert all dressed up in our club uniform. This was our first community service activity starting 2013 with a very enjoyable event. 5

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7 OAHU COUNCIL VOTES TO SUPPORT CONFIRMATIONS OF JOBIE MASAGATANI AND ANNELLE AMARAL The Oahu Council vote at their first meeting of the year to support Jobie Masagatani in her confirmation that will be coming up at this Legislature at their first Council Meeting of the year. The motion was made by Waianae Hawaiian Civic Club where their permanent member moved to support Jobie as Director of Hawaiian Homes. The motion was passed with three kanalua votes. The Oahu Council voted unanimously to support the confirmation of Annelle Amaral to the position on the Parole Board. Governor Neil Abercrombie appointed Annelle to be on the Parole Board Board in December. PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANA`OLE CELEBRATION MARCH 13 - Native Hawaiian Day, State Capitol (a day of exhibits of various Native Hawaiian Organizations) Pearl Harbor has traditionally had a table of arts and crafts and information about a club in the past. MARCH 16 - ADA WALK: Ho`oikaika Kino: The power of Moms and Dads in influencing the diet and exercise of their children to avoid obesity. This is in partnership with the American Diabetes Association. Pearl Harbor has also entered a team for this event in the past. MARCH 23 - Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole Commemorative Parade 10:00 a.m. in Waikiki from Kalakaua Avenue and Olohana Street. Parade narrations will occur at Saratoga/Kalakaua Avlenue, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Outrigger Waikiki and 7

8 the Hula Mound location on Waikiki Beach. Parade ends at Kapi`olani Park. Senator Daniel K. Akaka will be the Grand Marshall of the Parade. Princess Abigail Kawananakoa will be invited to take part in the parade. (The council did not feel that it be appropriate for her to be the Pa`u Queen since there was going to be only four horses in the unit. It was suggested that she just be invited to be the parade. HO`IKE`IKE Will be held at Kapi`olani Park after the parade. There will be food booths, craft booths and entertainment held in the park. KE AHE LAU MAKANI, HAWAIIAN CHORAL FESTIVAL Will be held at Kawaiaha`o Church Festival Rehearsal from 2:00 to 5:00 p,m. Tea on the Lawn from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Prince Kuhio Choral Concert from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. featuring the Royal Hawaiian Band and the debut of New Composition by Aaron Mahi and a new Lili`uokalani arrangement of justin Ka`upu HONGWANJI LIVING TREASURE Our very own Nola Nahulu will be honored this year as a living treasure by the Hongwanji. She will be honored along with: Oswald Stender, Michael Nakasone, Denise Kauahi and Gary Washburn. It would be great to support Nola at this auspicious luncheon. Early bird tickets can be purchased for $70 if purchased by January 25. Otherwise tickets will be $80 per person. The Luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel. More information is available on this website link: TReservationFormRevfinal.pdf Ho`omaika`I Nola. Order your tickets early so you can enjoy the cheaper price. 8

9 ANNUAL LUNALILO HOME BENEFIT LU`AU Lunalilo Home will be celebrating it s 178th Birthday of King William Charles Lunalilo and 130 years of Lunalilo Home providing care for our Kupuna. In their annual tradition, Lunalilo Home will host a Lu`au featuring `ono food, nahenahe music, beautiful hula, and a relaxing time with family and friends! Each year Lunalilo Home look to the future and give thanks for the past generosity of our benefactor, King William Charles Lunalilo, their friends and supporters who help fulfill the mission of providing programs and services to our Kupuna. Our continued support, generosity and kokua are especially welcomed with a mahalo nui, and will help assure that they will be able to provide for the kupuna throughout the coming year, and into the future. Na kakou apau ke kuleana e malama I ko kakou mau kupuna. It is all of our responsibility to care for our elders. The Lu`au will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Buffet seating service will begin at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call Lunalilo Home today for tickets. There are Lu`au seating and drive through pick up for the same price. Because Lunalilo Home is a 501c(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization, your generous donations and year-end contributions are deductible to the extent provided by law. You can make checks payable to Lunalilo Home Lu`au, 501 Kekauluohi Street, Honolulu, Hawai`i See you at the Lu`au! 9

10 PEARL HARBOR HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR 2013 President Charles Kapua has selected the Club s Committee Chairs, they are: BUDGET AND FINANCE EDUCATION ANTHONY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HEALTH & WELFARE ALOHA COMMITTEE: ALBERTA LOW SIMPLICIANO LEIMOMI MORGAN JONATHAN TUNGPALAN TONI LEE CLARA MOTTA ALICE FRANCO MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE: MOANA SANDERS KAU`I TEDI KALEO NA MEA HAWAII & : LORNA PACHECO HISTORIC SITES NA `OPIO: PROGRAMS & PUBLICITY: SCHOLARSHIP: SPORTS & RECREATION: WEBSITE: CHARLES KAPUA RON NICHOLS CHRISSY ANJO DREANA KALILI KENNETH FABORITO KAIPO GRANITO INSTALLATION LUNCHEON The Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club s Installation Luncheon will be held at Tree Tops Restaurant on Sunday, February 3, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our Installing Officer is our very own Kahu William Kaina. Come and enjoy the entertainment of Ku`uipo Kumukahi and the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Serenaders. 10

11 There will be a silent auction co-chaired by Aunty Maile Puahala and Leimomi Morgan. If you have any items to donate please bring them to the General Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2013 or call Aunty Maile at If you have not made your reservation for the luncheon yet please call Toni Lee at Tickets are available and they are $25.00 per person and children tickets are $ Look forward to seeing all of you at the Luncheon. REFRESHMENTS FOR THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Chairing the refreshments of the General meeting will be Charles Kapua and Toni Lee. The menu will be: HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU! Bring your favorite New Years Dish. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Please remember to send in your grades so the club can send you the second half of your scholarship. We have received a few to date. You may send them to our P. O. Box 66, Aiea, Hawai`i CLUB DUES The time to renew your club dues is right now! The dues are $20.00 per year. Please send them to: Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club P. O. Box 66 Aiea, Hawai`i

12 LONG RANGE SCHEDULE January 24 General Membership Meeting January 27 Ali i Sunday King Lunalilo (January 31 st ) February 3 Installation Brunch February 17 Board Meeting February 18 Great Aloha Run (water station) February 28 General Membership Meeting March 10 Ali i Sunday Queen Ka ahumanu (March 17 th ) March 17 Board Meeting March Ke Ahe Lau Makani at Kawaiahao Church March 23 Prince Kuhio Parade March 24 Prince Jonah Kūhiō (March 26 th ) March 28 General Membership Meeting April 14 Board Meeting April 25 General Membership Meeting May 12 Board Meeting May 23 General Membership Meeting June 8 Kamehameha Festivals Parade June 9 King Kamehameha the Great (June 11 th ) June 16 Board Meeting June King Kamehameha Hula Festival June 27 General Membership Meeting June 30 PHHCC Scholarship Applications due July 14 Board Meeting July 25 General Membership Meeting Award Scholarships August 11 Board Meeting Appoint Nominations Committee Chair August 22 General Membership Meeting September 1 Queen Lili uokalani (September 2 nd ) September 6 Board Meeting September 26 General Membership Meeting 12