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Kahakuhi O 'Āinahau

"The Flame of 'Āinahau"

Aloha mai kakou, Hau`oli Makahiki Hou! My Aloha to all of you as we begin another year. So much time has passed since our last newsletter. I am happy to report that Maggie Perry, our Corresponding Secre-tary, is doing better following a fall that broke her little finger on her left hand (still in cast), and fortunately she is right handed. Glad you are feeling better, Maggie. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with your loved ones. I know many were ill during the holiday season and I pray you are all well and ready to enjoy the New Year. Drink a lot of liquid, stay out of the rain and cold and get a lot of rest. Malama pono. Please mark your calendar for the following events: Ho`olaul`ea – July 18-19, `Aha`aina – August 15, PIF OC – September 19-20, AHCC Convention – November 7-14. More information on these and other events will be available throughout the year. (See events calen-dar at page 2) Hula practices will start soon. We

are grateful that Aunty Ulu is doing well

and will be able to help us with hula

again this year. We are blessed. We are

still looking for a new venue for the

`Aha`aina on Saturday, August 15th. If

you know of a facility that can hold up to

300, has a kitchen, stage and allows al-

coholic beverages, please let us know.

We are also looking for a new venue for

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Chartered November, 1982

Tax Status: §501© (3)

February (Pepeluali: pay-pay loo-hlee ) 2015

Aloha AOKHCC Ohana,

With the start of a new year, I am

really looking forward to the many

events the Club will be hosting. I hope

you and your Ohana will come in and

join the fun.

Scholarship applications are ready and

if you know of any keiki or scholars who

needs an application, please e-mail me

at edyehill@yahoo.com. (Also Applica-

tion is on page 6)

The beginning of the year is the time

for membership renewal. Please submit

your dues. You can also update your

contact information by filling out a

membership application. While you are

at it, consider inviting some friends

and ohana to become members. The

more the merrier. (See Page 6 for

more details)

Malama pono, Edye Hill

Hope Pelekikena 'Ekahi

CHARLENE KAZNER

Pelekikena (President)

EDYE HILL

Hope Pelekikena 'Ekahi (First Vice-President )

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’ĀINAHAU 2014 UPCOMING EVENTS

Mainland Council Meeting Las Vegas

Northridge Aloha Festival (5/30-31)

Ho`olaul`ea – July 18-19

`Aha aina - August 15

PIF OC – September 19-20

AHCC Convention – November 7-14

Message from the Editor

Maggie Perry

CHARLENE KAZNER

Pelekikena Message Continued

our monthly General Membership Meetings. F&M Bank in Seal Beach, where our general meetings have been held for over 20 years, is going through a remodel and no longer has their community room available for meetings. We are thankful to F&M Bank for their support throughout the years. As we begin a new year, I hope to see you at our meetings and events. The success of all we do is because of you. Come and share your time with us. From my `ohana to yours……. May 2015 bring you God’s Blessings, Good Health, Happiness and lot of time to enjoy each other. Malama pono, Charlene Kazner Pelekikena

Aloha All, So far it has been an interesting year! Just shar-ing picture from January with my sister, Melia and niece, Leialoha (both members) in the rain at the Flamingo Bird Sanctuary. It was right after surgery. Fortunately, the cast has been downsized. As previously requested always looking for interesting articles for newsletter such as profiles and recipes as was presented in the past. Keoki DeFranco may be providing an informative article in the future. His Lua Technologies is thriving and he is a new board member of Halawai (http://www.halawai.org) Check it out. Their Mission statement: Hālāwai's mission is to foster and support a community of individuals who share a common interest in the heritage, culture, history and future of the people of Hawaiʻi and other

Pacific Islands. Here is hoping 2015 brings you all the happiness and prosperity you desire. Maggie

Nā Lei Makalapua Information and

56th

Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs

Convention, November 8 – 14, 2015, scheduled

for Maui, venue to be determined. Stay tuned for

more soon!

Charlene Kazner, Gil Kveen and Ka`ala Pang,

head for Las Vegas February 14, for update from

the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs meeting.

Covered California: Health Navigators – CECs Media Event, AAAJ-LA Monday, Jan. 12, 2015: Ualani Ho`opai, Charlene,

Ka`ala - @ AAJ, LA

Health CEC Navigators,

with Peter Lee, Director

CC, Stewart Koh, CEO, AAAJ-LA

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Updates Continued

JOIN the 2nd Series of KPO – begins February

21, 2015. KALEPONI California PILI Partnership Improving Life-style Intervention `OHANA (KPO):

a nine month weight reduction and

lifestyle intervention program, de-

veloped by the UH School of Medi-

cine, Dept. of Hawaiian Health, begins Session

#2 with classes held on Saturday, 9am – 11am

see attached Registration details to enroll. Pre-

registration is required. FREE, FUN, FELLOW-

SHIP, FUN FOODS!

AOKHCC Members LAUNCH the California “NHPI Communities in Contract” in Sacramento,

January 20-21, 2015 with forty other indigenous

Pacific Islanders. Sponsored by EPIC, Empower-ing Pacific Islander Communities; and AAAJ-LA,

Asian American Advancing Justice, Los Angeles,

formerly the Le-

gal Center; the

delegation held a

Media event at

the State Capi-

tol, launching a

year of work by

the AAAJ-LA

CENSUS Infor-

mation Center

with the able assistance of Calvin Chang, J.D.,

AOKHCC member. During this busy two-day

agenda, AOKHCC met new CSU Sacramento mem-

ber Ku`uleialoha Ashlyn Weaver, a currently com-

pleting her research and documentary on Mele Mary Azbill, Maidu - Indian Hawaiian, who ac-

companied King Kawika Kalakaua, on his final

travel home to Hawai`i. Mele Kainuhu Azbill

served several years in Queen Lili`uokalani Court,

before returning to her Northern California

home. AOKHCC looks forward to learning more

about this lost Native Hawaiian who played a

major role in California. Ku`uleialoha Weaver

looks forward to sharing her discovery.

“Meet & Greet” hosted by AOKHCC and

PIHP, met in Santa Ana with Papa Ola Lō-

kahi (POL), Sharlene Chun-Lum, new CEO,

and Momi Fernandez, Hawaiian CENSUS

Information Center; HCC leaders from

San Diego, Inland Empire along with other

Hawaiian leaders on Monday, January 26,

2015 to learn about new POL Strategic

Plans, and discuss upcoming CENSUS Na-

tional Test.

Point In Time: Orange County Homeless Count by 211 was held on Saturday, Jan. 24

at 4am – 9am to COUNT the homeless of

Orange County. AOKHCC members learn to

navigate the streets of Orange County,

counting the homeless where they sleep-

live-survive in OC. Charlene Kazner, Ka`ala

& Kaiwi Pang, Maile Hill following a 3 hour

Training, Saturday, Jan. 17, completed the

homeless count on Saturday along with

thousands of volunteers. Charlene Kazner,

escorted by Santa Ana Police Officer, sur-

veyed the large complex of Santa Ana Civic

Center. Charlene and our Team, counted,

surveyed, walked the streets of Santa

Ana, shared small gifts with many homeless

residence of the Civic Center. They have

many stories to share…mahalo nui loa for

the dedicated and committed TEAM brav-

ing the cool elements of Santa Ana to par-

ticipate with thousand others at this

year’s Point In Time. This homeless count

is done nationally every two years to iden-

tify critical information for Orange County

homeless community.

Nā Lei Makalapua Information and Other Updates Continued

By Ka’ala Pang

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Pang `Ohana wishes all:

Hau`oli Makahiki Hou! Kung Hee Fat Choy,

Year of the Ram

February 19, 2015

Group Picture of Volunteers for

Homeless Count "Point In Time"

Members in Training at PIHP includes

AOKHCC, PIHP, interns, 211 Home-

less Count Board member, the public

at Homeless Count Mandatory Training

at PIHP in Santa Ana." (AOKHCC

members: Charlene Kazner, Ryan

Terao, Ka`Ala & Kaiwi Pang, Maile

Hill)

2015 Aloha from :

Santa Gil Kveen at Paradise Pier Hotel.

Geoff & Edye Hill visit to say they were

VERY good all year!

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In Memory of Robert Sung Chun

February 2, 1930 - January 10, 2015

Ka’ala and Victor Pang attended the service for Bobby Chan on February 3, 2015. She advised that “there were over a 1,000 people at Memorial to include lots of old friend attending from out of town”.

Below is an excerpt from obituary:

Robert "Uncle Bobby" Chun, 84, of North Hollywood, California, died Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born to the late Robert and Katherine Chun on Febru-ary 2, 1930 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Uncle Bobby (which most people know him as) moved from Honolulu, Ha-waii to Los Angeles, California to attend Black Fox Military Academy in 1946. He graduated in 1948. He attended Los Angeles City College majoring in Psy-chology and minor in English and after 2 years went

on to UCLA.

Robert "Uncle Bobby" Chun, 84, of North Hol-lywood, California, died Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born to the late Robert and Katherine Chun on February 2, 1930 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Uncle Bobby (which most people know him as) moved from Honolulu, Hawaii to Los Angeles, California to attend Black Fox Military Academy in 1946. He graduated in 1948. He attended Los Angeles City College majoring in Psychology and minor in Eng-lish and after 2 years went on to While attending UCLA, was the Founder of the first Hawaiian club on campus, Organize the formation of inter-club council of college and Universities Hawaiian Clubs in South-ern California (1950). Uncle Bobby was active in the Hawaiian and Japa-nese communities both in Los Angeles and Hono-lulu. He was the Founder, Publisher and CEO of Voice of Hawaii, Founder, Director and CEO of Miss Hawaii of California, Founder of Aloha Golf Club, Member of the Aikane Club, Member of the Burbank Men's Golf Club, and Co-Founder of the HICCSC/Ho'olaulea. Uncle Bobby is survived by his wife Marian Lin Kum Chun (Chang) of 62 year of marriage, his daughter, Barbara Ann Aulani Kamakaiwa Chun and grandson Michael Alexander Kalani O'puu Sapp-Chun of San Diego, California.

Membership Renewal

It is that time of year again. If you have not already submitted your annual membership fees, please remit as follows: (For those that have recently joined and paid, please disregard.)

Membership Renewal

Family Members (to age 17) $40 Single Parent with Children $30 Single Membership $25 Full-time Student (18 yrs./older) $10 If you have any changes from your last application, please complete a

new one - see attached (included and send with your check payable to:

AOKHCC Membership, 12535 Valley View St. #343, Garden Grove, CA 92845 ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT EDYE HILL Membership Chairperson,

(714) 865-0235

edyehill@yahoo.com.

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KOLOHE LUNCH CORNER

By Gil Kveen

January Kolohe Lunches were a big hit! We went to China Buffet and Mongolian BBQ in

Fullerton and Pho Season in Garden Grove. February Kolohe Lunches will be on the 2nd

& the last Wednesdays of the month. We meet at 11:30 a.m. Plan to come! Please con-

tact Gil Kveen if you are planning on coming...we need an approximate head count for

the restaurant! 714-454-4244, gilkveen@gmail.com

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Place: Shiki of Orange at 1936 East Katella Avenue, Orange, CA 92867 -Near the 55

Freeway and the Chevron station. Shiki opened over 37 years ago in Orange and now

can boast being the oldest Japanese restaurant in Orange County. Hearty portions and

traditional flavors! Join us for Sushi and Teppanyaki! http://shikioforange.com/

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Place: Al Palace Chinese Restaurant, #110, Bristol Village Plaza, 270 Bristol Street,

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

“This place has the best Chinese lunch in Orange County. Located adjacent to John

Wayne Airport at Bristol and Red Hill, the food is excellent and the prices are reason-

able.” http://www.alpalace.com/

Next month (March)...Korean!... and another great place (not yet selected)!!

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FEBRUARY 3 EDYE HILL 5 MICHAEL SPATTER 7 TONY CAPPA 7 JAMIESON JUDD 8 HOLLY HORIKAWA- CORPUS 9 JOANN HILL 10 LORI CARTER 16 KEKOA COOPER 17 BERNARD VICTORINO 28 RUBY ANN JUSTIS MARCH 5 MAGGIE PERRY 11 ULULANI CORTEZ 12 CARMEN POSTRZECH 14 JACOB K. SMITH 19 SUSUMU MIYASHIRO 20 NOELANI MENGEL 23 CHRIS KLEIN 24 JADE-LYNN PUNANI HERD 26 ERIK BECK 27 KAREN KAMAKELE 29 JULIE PUALANI CHANG 31 MICHAEL KEONI DEFRANCO

NEXT GENERAL MEETING MEETING

DATE: Sunday, 2/22/15 TIME: 2:00 p.m. PLACE: To Be Announced NEXT DATE: March 22, 2014

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

Paddy and Tom Kakihara continue to col-lect for the homeless small bars of soap and shampoos from hotels and any cloth-ing for men, women & children!! Contact

Paddy: pkakihara@yahoo.com

REMINDER: PLEASE SAVE YOUR ALU-MINUM CAN POP TOPS. Gil Kveen is collecting pop tops from cans on an on-going basis. The pop tops will be donated by 'Ainahau as a fundraising project for the Ronald McDonald House. ASK ALL YOUR OHANA/FRIENDS TO COLLECT

FOR 'ĀINAHAU TOO!

Paddy and Tom Kakihara continue to collect for the homeless small bars of soap

All Pau

Until Next Time

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ĀINAHAU O KALEPONI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB

Membership Application and Renewal Form

Date Submitted: _______________________________ Sponsored by: _______________________________

Name: _______________________________________ Spouse: ____________________________________

Hawaiian Ancestry Ae____ A'ole____ Hawaiian Ancestry Ae____ A'ole____

Hawai'i Born Yes___ No _____ Hawai'i Born Yes___ No _____

Birthday ______________ Birthday _______________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

Number & Street Unit or Apartment

___________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Phone: _____________________________ ______________________ _________________

Home/Residence Work/Business E-mail

Please list household members (children under 18) Age Sex Interests/Talents to Contribute

1.__________________________________

2.__________________________________

3.__________________________________

4.__________________________________

5.__________________________________

PLEASE CHECK THE COMMITTEE(S), WORKSHOP(S), PROGRAM(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

Committees Workshops Performance Workshops Budget & Finance Boutiques: Arts & Crafts A Cappella Choral Group

Ways & Means Na Keiki (children) Music Group

Library Kamali'i/Opio (teens) Hula-Dance Group

Na Mea Hawai'i 'Olelo (language) Health Education

Scholarship Grant Writing Aha 'Ohana Olakino ('Ohana event)

Constitution & Bylaws Food/Catering Program Family Programs ('Ohana event)

Charitable & Welfare Please list other special interests

Membership

Health & Welfare

Na Kupuna (Sr. Prgms.)

For more information please call: Maggie Perry at (714) 392-3450 or e-mail: mapg5@msn.com

'Āinahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club is a 501©(3) non-profit organization

dedicated to the perpetuation and promotion of Hawaiian culture and its people.

DUES: New: _________ Renewal: ____________ Date membership Accepted:

Single Membership, 18 years and older $25.00 _______

Single Parent with Family: $30.00 _______

Student Membership (full time) $10.00 _______

Ohana /Family Membership: $40.00 _______

Please complete your application and send with your check payable to: AOKHCC - MEMBERSHIP

12534 Valley View St., #343

Garden Grove, CA 92845

Mahalo Nui Loa

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Officers: Address:

Pelekikena, Charlene Kazner 12534 Valley View Street, No. 343

Hope Pelekikena 'Ekahi, Edye Hill Garden Grove, CA 92845 Hope Pelekikena 'Elua, Ualani Ho’opai Pu'uku, Eric Kakihara Kakau 'Olelo Ho'opa'a, Lehua Swope Website: www.aokhcc.org

Kakau 'Olelo Ho'oholo, Maggie Perry

Sergeant at Arms, Gil Kveen Year Chartered: 1982 Immediate Past President, Analani Imbach

Motto: E Malama 'Ia Na Pono O Ka 'Aina E Na 'Opio

“The Culture of the Land is Preserved in its Youth”

Board of Directors:

Club Flower: Pikake Maile Hill Club Colors: White, Peacock Blue, Seafoam Green

Maile Hubbard Club Song: ‘Āinahau

Regina Jaster Newsletter: Kahakuhi O ‘Āinahau

Rose Burns Editor: Maggie Perry (mapg5@msn.com) Lani Ryan Mililani Magee

Na Lei Makalapua Representatives:

Gil Kveen and Jane Pang

`Āinahau O Kaleponi `Āinahau O Kaleponi

Hawaiian Civic ClubHawaiian Civic Club

Our 33nd Year

(1982 - 2015)