BUSINESS
Association of Information Technology Professionals, Hawaii chapter meeting "The Year 2000 Impact: Business, Computer, and Personal Issues." 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost for members and students $15, nonmembers $25. Reservation deadline today. Call 546-2084.
Building Industry Association of Hawaii scaffolding workshop to address Hawaii Scaffolding Standards, Subpart I. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1727 Dillingham Blvd. Conference Room. Cost for members $10, nonmembers $10. Call 847-4666 extension 210.
Business Network International, Laulima chapter networking and orientation breakfast meeting. 7 a.m. tomorrow, Pagoda Restaurant. Call 537-4591, ext. 205.
Hawaii Advertising Federation luncheon, "First Class Advertising on a Coach Budget." Featured speaker: Emmy Award-winning Tom Monahan. 10:30 a.m. Friday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Cost for members $40, nonmembers $50. Call 532-0555.
Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies celebrate National Engineers Week Feb. 16 to 22. Activities include exhibits, displays, lectures, banquets. Featured speaker Earl Bakken, co-founder of Medtronics, Inc. at banquet on Friday. Activities at various locations. Call 587-2015 for more information.
Hawaii Economic Association monthly meeting features Wali Osman, vice president and regionl economist at Bank of Hawaii, "Toward a Prosperous Pacific: What It Would Take To Increase Economic Growth in the Pacific," 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Plaza Club, 20th floor. Cost for members $16, nonmembers $20. Call 537-8137.
Hawaii Noa Magazine in conjunction with Ala Moana Center holds luncheon and Korean Marketing Workshop. Learn about viability of the Korean tourist market.
Guest speakers include Rep. Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Prince Hotel. Cost $40. Call 536-1539.
Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners luncheon. "Success by 40," highlights six young entrepreneurs, Hawaii Business Magazine's "Success by 40" awards. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Call 537-2356 for reservations.
Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii installation banquet. Gov. Cayetano to present a proclamation to install newly elected directors and officers. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom II. Cost $45. Call 533-3305 or 737-5560.
Institute of Real Estate Management, Hawaii chapter monthly meeting. City Prosecutor Peter Carlisle speaks on "Crime Fighting Priorities for Hawaii," noon Wednesday, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost for members $18, nonmembers $23. Call 737-4000, ext. 106.
Hawaii Chapter seminar. Topics include contractual issues, inside wire, rooftop rates and revenues. 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25, The Plaza Hotel, 3253 N. Nimitz Highway. Cost for members $35, nonmembers $45. Call 523-6096.
Jewish Business and Professionals Breakfast Club: "Affirmative Action and Higher Education" 7 a.m. Wednesday, Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma St. Cost in advance $13, day of event $15. Call 595-5218.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties monthly meeting. Jerrold K. Guben speaks, "Commercial Leases and the Bankruptcy Procedure," 7:45 a.m. Feb. 27, Pacific Club. Cost includes breakfast. Members: prepaid $17, at door $20. Nonmembers: prepaid $24, at door $29. Call 262-0909.
Pacific Asia Travel Association, Hawaii Chapter membership meeting, "What Can We Expect From Japan in 1997?" President of DFS Hawaii, John Reed, and President of Japan Report, Takahiro Kono, to speak. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. Cost for members $25, nonmembers $30. Call 832-0140.
Pacific Printing and Imaging Association seminar, "Grow Profits and Still Give Your Customers What They Want," for graphic communication businesses.
Chapter meeting held same day, same place, "The Future of Paper Distribution and Its Impact on Your Printing Business." Meeting: Noon to 1:30 p.m., seminar: 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Ilikai. Member cost for seminar $85, nonmembers $125. Call 1-800-762-7328.
Public Relations Society of America, Hawaii Chapter presents "Non Profit Public Relations/Marketing in a Slow Economy: Tips & Tactics," panel discussion. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sheraton Waikiki, Oahu Room.
Cost for members and non-profit attendees $20, nonmembers $25, PRSA students $15. Registration deadline 4 p.m. tomorrow. Fax 254-3286 or e-mail luigi@aloha.com.
University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network: "Year End Tax Strategies for Sole Proprietors," workshop. Topics include Schedule C, Schedule SE, Form 8829 and Form 4562. 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 26.
"Beyond the Red Tape: SBA Loans:" learn about eligibility, preparing the application and presenting a loan package to the bank. 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 27. Both workshops at the Leeward office, 94-229 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402, Waipahu. Call 522-8131.
COMMUNITY
Honolulu Legal Secretaries Association seminar on Court Annexed Arbitration Program, with Edwin Aoki, Arbitration Administrator. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaii State Bar Association, 1136 Union Mall, Penthouse. Cost for members $10, nonmembers $15. Registration deadline Friday. Call 524-2358.
Honolulu Police Commission meeting, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Police Department, first floor press conference room. Call 527-6215.
Town Meeting with Reps. Cynthia Thielen, David Pendleton and City Prosecutor Peter Carlisle, "Crimes, Consequences and Juveniles." 7 p.m. next Monday, Kailua Intermediate School cafeteria. Call 586-6480.
University Childrens Medical Group and American Academy of Pediatrics host medical conference, "Pediatric Potpourri: State of the Art 1997." Topics include pediatric infectious diseases, emergency medicine, psychiatry, gastroenterology, dermatological conditions and surgical concerns. Feb 15 to 21, Westin Maui Resort, Kaanapali Beach, Maui. Call 1-800-354-3263.
EDUCATION
Kauai Historical Society workshop, "Oral History Works." Learn practical methods, techniques and logistics to preserving a history through oral interviews. Presented by Warren Nishimoto, director of the Center for Oral History, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Council Chambers, Historic County Building, Lihue, Kauai. Cost $15. Call 245-3373.
Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii support groups. "Impact of ADHD on Families," 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Honolulu Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Call 536-9684.
Tourettes Syndrome Parent Support Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. next Monday, City Hall annex, Civil Service conference room. Call 396-0519.
University of Hawaii-Hilo, one-credit Focus on Agriculture class, Ag 194M introduces the many aspects of diversified agriculture in Hawaii. Session aired live 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oahu: Central Oahu - Channel 55, Hawaii Kai - Channel 21; Big Island: East Hawaii - Channel 4, West Hawaii - Channel 13; Maui: Central Maui - Channel 13, West Maui - Channel 50; Kauai: Channel 10. Call 974-7393.
ENVIRONMENT
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council meeting. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Honolulu International Airport Interisland Terminal Conference Room #4, 7th floor. Call 879-2818.