Taking Notice
Scholastic Honors
These island residents or groups recently earned scholarships or academic recognition:
Jason F. Kagimoto, a graduate of Kauai High School, received a $500 Manson P. Fisher Memorial Fund Scholarship from the Washington State University College of Engineering and Architecture.
Chef Alan Wong and the Rotary Club of Kapaa awarded $500 culinary arts scholarships to Leeward Community College students Sandy Downham and Alexander Caday.
Honors earned
This year's recipients of Hawaii Hotel Association's Na Po'e Pa'ahana awards are:
-- Outstanding Lodging Employee: Clayton "Pono" Umuiwi of Pacific Beach Hotel, first; Darrin Yatsu of Aston at the Executive Centre, second; and Trini Ganoy of Hyatt Regency Maui, third.
-- Manager: Leialoha Kaleikini of Hilton Hawaiian Village, first; Dante Aragon of Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel, second; and Gilbert "Bobo" Sablas of Royal Lahaina Resort, third.
-- Bell Person: Darren Naihe of the Four Season Resort Hualalai, first; Edmund "Buster" Civerolo of Hawaiian Regent Hotel, second; and Andrew Delovio of Sheraton Moana Surfrider, third.
-- Concierge: Haunani Chandler of Kaanapali Beach Hotel, first; Daniel Aramaki of Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, second; and Susan Koki of Halekulani, third.
-- Food and Beverage Person: Denise J. Wakai of Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, first; Cyrus Kodani of Hyatt Regency Maui, second; and Sarah Kaoo-Lavea of Hilton Waikoloa Village, third.
-- Roomkeeper: Florencia Balisacan of JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, first; Jo-Ann Yonamine of Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, second; and Lydia Galapir of Marc Suites Waikiki, third.
-- Security Officer: Preseley Hart of Hilton Waikoloa Village, first; Ty Adriano of Embassy Vacation Resort, second; and John K.K. Waipa Jr. of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, third.
-- Maintenance: Solomon Kapule III of Westin Maui, first; Ann E. Steger of HawaianWaikiki Beach Hotel, second; and Nathan Cabanilla of Embassy Vacation Resort, third.
-- Front Desk Person: Gemma Domingo of Outrigger West Hotel, first; Lincoln Jacobe of Sheraton Waikiki, second; and Marian Lima of Sheraton Moana Surfrider, third.
D. William Wood Ph.D. received the Vikki Lianne Moritsugu Memorial Award for his efforts in acquired brain injury disabilities and neuropsychology programs. Wood will use the award to start a vocational work training center for adults with acquired cognitive impairments and disabilities.
Hawaii Foodbank awarded its annual Safety Net Awards to: Jiro Adachi, Lina Agbayani, Alice Bender, Joe Bender, Lani Hirohata, Roy Loucks, Rodney Nagai, Peggy Uemura, the International Food Service Executives Association, Kamalamama O Keao Church, Ohana Church of God, First Hawaiian Bank, KGMB, KSSK, National Association of Letter Carriers, State of Hawaii, City & County of Honolulu, Kraft Foods, Safeway Food & Drug, Times Super Market Ltd., Foodland Super Market Ltd., Star Markets Ltd., Longs Drug Stores, Fleming Companies Inc., Pacific Poultry Co., Love's Bakery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, GTE Hawaiian Tel, Sea-Land Service Inc., Weyerhaeuser and VoiceStream Wireless.
Officers Named
The following organizations have appointed new officers:
Aloha Society of Association Executives: Dennis Tanimoto, president; Alison Ueoka, vice president; Cynthia Hayakawa, secretary; Gareth Sakakida, treasurer; Lowell Kalapa, immediate past president; and Merrily Leong, Tim Lyons, Jean Nakanishi, Vickie Omura, Carl Takemura and Adele Tasaka, directors.
Honolulu Board of Realtors: P.J. Moore, chairman; John R. Connelley, chairman-elect; Guy K. Tamashiro, vice chairman; James A. Mazzola, treasurer; Jeffrey M.C. Lum, immediate past chairman; Robert W. Barber Sr., Bruce Barrett, Dale K. Bordner, Patti Ann Hokama, Elizabeth "Liz" Moore, Jane E. Naya, Ronald M. Okubo, Kay Osman, Joseph K. Paikai, Lee Ruggles and Wendell M. Wong, directors at large; and Anne I. Keamo, Renee M. Miller, Margaret E. Murchie, Joni A. Shiraishi and Michael A. Stott, regional directors.
Community Associations Institute, Hawaii Chapter: Jonathan Carr, president; Ruth Okada, president-elect; Philip Lahne, vice president; Cathy Matsuda, treasurer; Agnes Ringle, secretary; and Dale Armstrong, Frank Davidson, Steve Elisha and Eric Matsumoto, directors.
Hawaii Economic Association: Terri Okada, president; Christopher Grandy, vice president of programs; Daniel Nahoopii, vice president of membership; Russell Iwamura, secretary; Ed Kemp, treasurer; Harvey Shapiro, immediate past president; and Paul Bewbaker, Claire Doi, Mark Murakami, Sterling Nakano, Kazuo Shirakawa and Doug Young, directors.
Moiliili Community Center: Elizabeth Lum, president; Muriel Miura Kaminaka, first vice president; Kurt Mitchell, second vice president; Walter Ozawa, secretary; Cynthia Manabe, treasurer; and Milton Okuhara, new board member.
Friends of Iolani Palace: Major General (Ret.) Edward V. Richardson, president; Robert A. Hite, first vice president; Elia A. Long, second vice president; Beatrice "Bede" Dawson, third vice president; Edwina "Puchi" Romig, treasurer; Agnes C. Conrad, secretary and director; and George R. Ellis, Stephanie Gonsalves, Niklaus R. Schweizer, Elizabeth M. Stack, William P. Haole, Regina Kawananakoa, Wilmer C. Morris, William D. Souza and Pauline Worsham, directors.
Institute of Real Estate Management, Hawaii Chapter: Paula Orr, president; Barbara Campbell, president-elect; Naomi Iha, vice president of membership; Michelle Wong, vice president of programs; Miles Kamimura, vice president of education; Diane Reece, vice president of Accredited Resident Managers and chair of Experience Exchange Program; Stan Krasniewski and Ralph Foulger, vice presidents of legislation; Jeff Mau, vice president of public relations; Ed Sulliban, treasurer; JaneBush, secretary; and Dick Hagstrom, chair of the Friends of IREM Program.
American Institute of Architects: Charles A. Ehrhorn, president; Alan Nemiroff, vice president/president elect; Anne Hritzay, secretary; Joe Ferraro, treasurer; and James G. Freeman, Matt W. Gilbertson and Ron G. Nishihara, new directors.
International Graphoanalysis Society: Debbie Jenae, president; Reed Hayes, vice president; Evelyn Shepard, secretary; and Victoria Tamura, treasurer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu: Wes Fujimoto, president; Tim Ho, president-elect; Russell Gifford, treasurer; Nita Williams, secretary; Brian Nakashima, vice president of resource development; Sharon Otagaki, vice president of program; Neal Yokota, vice president of PR/recruitment; Gary Lee, past president; and Alwyn Chikamoto, Sam Choy, J.P. Damon, John Fink, Bonnie Freitas, Stephanie Gonsalves, Glenn Inouye, Jan Kuromoto, James Lee, Chuck McCrary, Eric Miyasaki, Michael Murakoshi, Gordon Smith, Henry Sumida and Patricia Tam, directors.
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers: Wayne Katayama, president; Doug MacCluer, vice president; Reny Platz, secretary; Tom Shea, treasurer; Courtney A. Murrill, executive director; and Don Baker, Lesley Hill, Sally Rice and Mike Strong, directors.
Central Pacific Bank: Diane Nakasone, vice president and project expediter; Candice Naito, vice president and division sales manager; Raymond Kurosu, senior vice president and division service manager; Robert Kamemoto, vice president and division sales manager; and Stanley Kawamura, assistant vice president.
Sunflower Club International: Marilou Agarpao, assistant secretary; Lyn Joson, secretary; Chris Barbosa, assistant treasurer; Almario Ricalde, advisor and director; Gerald Gambol, advisor and business manager; Quirino Luzano, auditor and director; Florence Luzano, treasurer; Petronilo Pascua, director; Alfred Damo and Juanito Martin, sergeant at arms; Joe Unico, advisor and business manager; Domie Tesoro, vice president; Fely Unico, first president; and Fely Salcedo, Modesta Trinidad and Julie Pascua, public relations officers.
