ISSUE 17 • 2013

It is an honor to be the new Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC President. Joining the Native Hawaiian Veterans team is a blessing. I believe that I am in the right place because the Native Hawaiian Veterans’ vision, mission, goals and values align with my personal core values, my authenticity as a native Hawaiian and my sense of service to the community.

On my first day, as I walked through the office and conference room, I saw numerous awards including: TOP EMPLOYER, BEST PLACES TO WORK IN HAWAII, TOP NATIVE, DISABLED BUSINESS IN AMERICA, numerous certificates of recognition for community service and pictures of community leaders with their words of encouragement and recognition. In that moment, I realized how proud I am to be a part of this hard-working native Hawaiian business. I am humbled by these achievements.

Business is a team sport and we have a great team poised for continued success. During my first two weeks, the officers, vice presidents and staff introduced me to the inner workings of the company.

The commitment, willingness to help, professionalism, confidence and knowledge of these team members demonstrate our ability to step up to meet future challenges.

Letter from Our President

Ho‘okipaS H A R I N G O F T H E N E W S

P U L E K I N A H A ’ I L O N O

Kirk L. Durante LT Colonel, Army, Retired President

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BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, NEW STAFF P5 BIOGRAPHY:

PONO SHIM

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SEN. INOUYE RETURNED TO HAWAI’I

The vision of our founders, “doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time, in the right place to the right person, for the right reason” is a fundamental part of who we are, what we do and what we represent. This coupled with our mission "To be a trusted partner, earning customer loyalty while fostering growth and profitability for our Ohana and enriching our community" guides us to attain greater achievements and evolve to our fullest potential. We live this and it is more than just words for us. As your President, I embrace and promote this vision and mission as we work together to meet our goals and objectives as well as position the company for the future success.

Finally, it is great to be a part of a proven team. I look forward to meeting, working and talking with all of you. It’s my privilege to be the newest member of the Native Hawaiian Veterans team. Thank you for all the things that you do.

Mahalo Nui Loa

Kirk L. Durante Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Retired) President

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FIELD TRIP TO HOKULE’A

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SEN. DANIEL INOUYE (D-HAWAII) (JANUARY 1963-2012)

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2013 LEW SHATTUCK AWARD NOMINEE

HUMOR CORNER: PRESENCE OF MINDP11

Staff UpdatesB I R T H D A Y S ● A N N I V E R S A R I E S ● N E W S T A F F

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DECEMBER

Curtis Takano 7 Dec

Lance Humphrey 8 Dec

Clinton Adams 8 Dec

Jason Barber 8 Dec

Kaitlin Folkers 9 Dec

Scott Hashimoto 15 Dec

Andrew Boyett 15 Dec

Shawn Baldwin 16 Dec

Jamie Guelker 17 Dec

Melissa Nolen 21 Dec

Owen Simmons 23 Dec

Veronica Carroll 23 Dec

Alyssa Peyatt 28 Dec

Christina Gonzales 30 Dec

JANUARY

Christian Clavier 2 Jan

Simon Ellerbusch 7 Jan

Tom Bourque 8 Jan

Marlene Damo 10 Jan

Rhonda Williams 14 Jan

Laura McGeowan 17 Jan

William Martinez-Randall 21 Jan

Tomomi Kawasaki Gianforti 23 Jan

Makalani Zollinger-Abeyta 27 Jan

Lawrence Russell 31 Jan

FEBRUARY

Melanie Baldueza 9 Feb

Michael McEnery 10 Feb

Lindsay Kraus 13 Feb

Jose Enrico Bustamante 21 Feb

MARCH

Tracy Dixon 10 Mar

Jonathan Vernier 17 Mar

Dexter Burns 25 Mar

Alex Glikman 27 Mar

W E L C O M E T O T H E O H A N A

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Alycea Arline SPACS

Philip DiGregorio SPACS

Samart Bradford SPACS

Cecilia Kirkland SPACS

Randy Miyasato SPACS

Danielle Rodriguez SPACS

Brenten YamaneSPACS

Kevin Borem SPACS

Andrae Dinnell SPACS

Alex Glikman UXO Tech II

Lindsay Kraus SPACS

Michael "Mickey" Pierce Senior Program ManagerMelisa Vannachaivong

SPACS

Jarrett Chun SPACS

Tracy Dixon Project Manager (MMRP)

Robin Hall UXO Tech III

Iole Liu SPACS

Donald Johnson Senior UXO Supervisor

Lynette Wassum SPACS

Donoven Dela Cruz SPACS

Kirk Durante President

Nevin Keaulii SPACS

Slator Andrew Miller UXO Tech II

Aaron Robertson SPACS

Sean Winsko SPACS

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T O Y O U ! !

Mr. Durante graduated from the Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Heights, Hawaii and received an Army Scholarship to Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona where he graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate and commissioned as an Army officer in 1974. He later received his Masters in Business Administration from Marymount University, Arlington, VA.

As a career Army officer, Mr. Durante commanded infantry units at all levels including Battalion Command and Chief of Staff for the deployed Joint Task Force-Bravo. Mr. Durante held high level staff assignments at all levels throughout the Army including two tours at the Pentagon, four tours with Infantry Divisions, three tours in Hawaii and overseas tours in Europe, Panama and the Republic of Honduras. Following retirement from the Army, Mr. Durante joined Booz Allen Hamilton at their Honolulu Office as a Senior Consultant where he received a Program Management Professional certification. As a certified Project Management Professional, Mr. Durante led multi-million dollar projects and programs throughout the Pacific and deployed to South Korea, Djibouti, Africa and Kabul, Afghanistan where he served as a program and project manager. Later, Mr. Durante joined LGB and Associates, Inc., Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business as the Vice President for Pacific Operations. Currently, Mr. Durante is the President, Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC.

Biography: Kirk L. Durante, LTC, US Army (Retired)

As an active Community leader, Mr. Durante served as the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association President, Board of Presidents perpetuating the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. To address his concern for Hawaii’s affordable housing shortage, Mr. Durante volunteered to serve as an officer on the State of Hawaii Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and established a Habitat for Humanity nonprofit Affiliate to serve the Leeward coast and participated in building more than 30 homes. Mr. Durante was nominated by his peers and selected as one of five employees to receive the annual Involvement and Impact Individual Contributor Award for making a difference in Hawaii’s community. Also, Mr. Durante volunteered as President, Workforce Leadership Council for three years where he was awarded the “Values in Practice” award, Booz Allen Hamilton’s highest award for being a distinguished role model of their Corporate Values.

Most recently, Mr. Durante was appointed to the Program Management Institute Honolulu Chapter Board of Directors as the Special Programs Manager where he supported their PMI Leadership Summit and Professional Development Day programs in 2012. Mr. Durante is married to the former Ms. Phyllis Teresa Campbell and they live in Ewa Beach, West Oahu. The Durante’s are a blended family with four adult children and three grandchildren.

Mr. Kirk L. Durante has a diverse background with more than 35 years of Military and Private Industry experience.

HUI ‘Ohana JV Team In actual Hawaiian culture the term ʻohana is strictly used for blood relations. Non-familial groupings always instead use the word "hui". Hui means partnership.

From left to right: Brian Skubin, Doug Ralston, Rick Davis, Raymond Jardine, Jonathan Chionchio, Sarah Gambrio, Tom Bourque

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What is Aloha? What is this special “spirit” that is universally spoken of? For some of us it is more than a greeting, but rather a life force that defines who we are and why we are here.

Auntie Pilahi Paki, who was a “keeper of the secrets of Hawai'i,” tasked several of her students to be prepared for the future when the world would be in collapse. She spoke of the time when Hawai'i would have the remedy to save the world and the remedy was “Aloha.” In 1970, at a Governor’s conference she introduced modern Hawai'i to a deeper understanding of “Aloha."

A Akahai – meaning kindness (grace), to be expressed with tenderness;

L Lokahi – meaning unity (unbroken), to be expressed with harmony;

O 'Olu'olu – meaning agreeable (gentle), to be expressed with pleasantness;

H Ha'aha'a – meaning humility (empty), to be expressed with modesty;

A Ahonui – meaning patience (waiting for the moment), to be expressed with perseverance.

Word of the Day:Aloha

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The Queen’s quote found on the epilogue page of the book “The Betrayal of Liliu'okalani.” by Helena G. Allen Posted by Pono Shim that speaks of the essence of “Aloha” and how it connects all of us.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=waltF6Pk3Co

”In 1917, after Queen Liliu'okalani had seen the end of the Hawaiian monarchy,

she said to her hanai daughter, Lydia K. Aholo, “To gain the kingdom of heaven is to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen, and to know the unknowable – that is Aloha.

All things in this world are two: in heaven is but One.“ ~ Queen Liliu'okalani (1917)

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He currently serves on more than 15 Non-Profit Boards, For-Profit, Task Force, or Advisory Boards. Including the Friends of Iolani Palace, Hawaii Public Charter School Network, University of Hawaii West Oahu Advisory Board, Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii, Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association, Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Steering Committee, Chamber of Commerce Public Health Fund Advisory Board, Malama Hawaii Advisory Board, Manehu Leo, Governing Board Member and Manager of Punawai ‘O Pu’uhonua, Envision Hawaii Advisor, Pa’I Foundation Advisory Board, Hawaii Green Growth Initiative Steering Committee Member, and PUC IRP Advisory Group Member. Pono is a leader who is working to bridge the members of our community. Pono was selected as one of Hawaii Business Magazine’s 2010-20 for 20, Identified as one of Hawaii’s top 20 Break Out Leaders for the Next 20 Years. In 2012 Pono successfully led the efforts of Punawai O Puuhonua’s New Market Tax Credit

Pono ShimPresident and CEO Enterprise Honolulu, Oahu Economic Development Board

Guest speaker at NHV’s Annual Business Meeting in December 2012

Application and was awarded a $40 Million allocation for Economic Development in Low Income Communities for Hawaii.

He’s a gifted story teller who uses illustrations to connect with audiences. Pono believes that the majority of social issues facing individuals, organizations, local, national, and international communities are symptoms of deeper problems that can and must be addressed today. In 2009 Pono was asked to take over the Leadership of Enterprise Honolulu. At the time the organization was in serious financial and public sentiment distress. Without identifying his methods he deployed techniques of transforming the organization’s culture known as ADHOC (Aloha Defines Hawaii’s Organization’s Culture). Today the organization is financially stable and considered an influential leadership hub in the state. Pono considers his exposure to Hawaii leadership philosophies as a child to be the backbone to his ideas, actions, and words.

Pono Shim President & CEO Enterprise Honolulu, Oahu Economic Development Board

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Inspired Websites

Unbelievable Video You Have to Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=W5mbldTkruM&feature=share%20

Hawaii News Now Story Link: Featuring Chris Kalili, NHV, Deputy DoD Program Sector Manager and his wife Krissy Kalili

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/20044796/everyone-has-a-story-john-minard

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Inouye climbed his way up and served as the chairman of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, and as a president pro tempore of the Senate, Inouye was third in line of presidential succession behind Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner.

As a World War II veteran, Inouye focused on military issues by working across party lines to provide funding to the U.S. troops in Iraq.

Inouye will always be remembered as the nation’s longest serving senator in US history.

Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) U.S. Senator (January 1963-2012)

Mr. Daniel Inouye, U.S. senator, died on December 17, 2012, at the age of 88 from respiratory complications. For three decades, from 1954 through 2012, Inouye served in public office.

Using our Hawai'i Air National Guard Honor Guard members, I was tasked to come up with and take charge of 2 teams: the first would join a Joint Vigil team that would stand watch over Senator Inouye as he layed in state under the rotunda, and the other would be the joint Army and Air National Guard Honor Guard Pall Bearers team that would have the esteemed honor of carrying the casket which held Senator Inouye. This joint Pall Bearers team was to be the first of its kind ever in Hawai'i, and we had to be ready to perform in less than 24 hours. But, having the experience of already being a Pall Bearer in similar ceremonies at the State Capitol for prior Hawai'i political leaders Patsy Mink and Hiram Fong served me well in my training, preparation, and expectations of the Team, and we got it done.

Just hours before the start of the ceremony, the Capitol was buzzing with people in a rush to get things set up and the myriad of organizations going through their rehearsals. This included the Pall Bearers as we painstakingly rehearsed every step and command that had to be executed in order to move the casket from the hearse to the rotunda in the most dignified manner possible. As we moved about during our rehearsals, going over

and over every segment of the drill, we were giving those around us a peek at what was to come, and as they watched us perfect our movements and respond crisply to my commands, it seemed that it became clear to them of the finality of this event, and what it represented. You could definitely feel the sense of pride as it began to swell and grow, not just in us but in everyone around.

As the many players from all of the different organizations started to take their places and line up accordingly for the ceremony, the feeling of anticipation started to take over as adrenaline started to kick in. Outside it may have seemed like my composure was kept well under the lid, but inside my heart was racing, as I was double and triple-checking cues, making sure our approach is clear, interacting with ceremony officials to adjust to changes, and constantly going over all of the commands in my head. Not that there are any instances in the Honor Guard line of work that allows for mistakes or miscues, but this was the one event that there was absolutely no room for error. But I was not worried about the Team; I had the Best of the Best on site, ready to perform their most honorable and humble.

Minutes before the hearse was about to arrive, we lined up and marched to our staging spot curbside. As we waited, I had to keep my mind clear and focused, but I couldn’t help but think of the few times I had met Senator Inouye over the years, mostly from his visits to the Hawai'i Air National Guard. I was always struck at how much of a calming and peaceful person he was, and yet commanded so much respect from those around him. His face would light up with a big smile and he would seem to stand a bit taller when he was around the troops, possibly reliving those days of when he so gallantly served in uniform. Strangely, I was overcome with that same peace and calm as we stood there waiting for the hearse to arrive. Right then and there I realized that even in his passing, Senator Inouye still continued to influence so many people positively and with the same humility that he lived by. This was going to be a good day, and a great ceremony. Then, in the near distance, the sirens of the Senator’s procession began to wail as they were only seconds away from arriving. The bond that grew amongst the Pall Bearers within the past 24 hours solidified at that moment.

This was it, showtime. “Bearers, Tench HUT!”

Senator Inouye returned to Hawai’i Written by Marcus Della Sala

I would like to thank Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC for asking me to tell of my accounts regarding one of the most honorable, proud, and important days of my life: Saturday, December 22, 2012, the day Senator Inouye returned to Hawai’i after passing away only 5 days earlier. The following is just a quick description of my involvement as the NCOIC of the Pall Bearers for the day’s ceremony at the State Capitol rotunda.

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Marcus Della Sala ( far left)

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Congresswoman Hirono is known to be an advocate for soliders, airmen and their families. For example, on behalf of the local National Guard Association, she helped in securing a federal commitment of $5.4 million to design a new training facility at the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Kalaeloa location and her support to the post 9/1 GI Bill . The facility will also include Veterans Affairs and Defense Department offices which will help improve guardsmen’s and their families’ access to services. Also, she has been an advocate for the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program, and as a former Lt. Governor she has attended many local National Guard program ceremonies which she continues to advocate for.

Congresswoman’s speech at the NGAUS ceremony, “I am truly humbled and honored

to be nominated and recognized today by NGAUS,” said Congresswoman Hirono. “Some of our nation’s greatest patriots are friends and neighbors who serve in the National Guard. Whether on a counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan or responding to natural disasters, guardsmen stand ready each day to keep our families safe, sometimes losing their lives in the ultimate sacrifice.

“Supporting our service members and their families, whether during deployment, during the transition back home, or as they settle into civilian life as veterans, is an obligation I take personally as a Member of Congress. Just as the National Guard is indeed ‘always ready, always there’ for Hawaii and the rest of our nation, I will never stop working to assist them and all who serve our country in uniform. They deserve no less.”

Charles Dick Medal of MeritOn October 6, 2012, Retired Colonel Raymand Jardine, president of Native Hawaiian Veterans, and with retired Major General Gus L. Hargett, the National Guard Association United States (NGAUS) president awarded Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (Hawaii Dis-trict 02) with one of the National Guard Association’s highest honors, the Charles Dick Medal of Merit, for her support to our veterans and to the National Guard Association.

In Photo Above From left to right:Retired Colonel Raymond Jardine and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono.

In Photo BelowNational Guard's Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy Cadets and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono.

http://hirono.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=310608www.hirono.senate.gov/

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“Ray is an incredibly dedicated, driven advocate for small business and I am proud to count him among the nation’s top small-business advocates,” stated NSBA President Todd McCracken. “He has made major strides in bettering the federal contracting system for small veteran-owned businesses and is a recognized leader both inside and outside Washington, D.C.”

Dr. Jardine has been an outspoken proponent of service disabled veteran-owned small businesses and the Native 8(a) program throughout the country. He has served on the VA Advisory Committee for Minority Veterans, National Veterans Business Development Corporation, American Legion Small Business Task Force, Vet Force and Native Hawaiian Organizations Association. Dr. Jardine was selected to participate on the White House Small Business Council and has testified before Congress.

Jardine was instrumental in the passage of legislation to improve small-business contracting and raise the stature of the Native 8(a) program, as well as in getting the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code revised. Native

Hawaiian Veterans, LLC has grown from four employees in 2005 to an impressive 150 in 2012 and was named Hawaii Business Magazine Best New Business in 2010 and Best Places to Work in 2011. Dr. Jardine also served as the chairman of the Kina’ole Foundation a 501(c) (3).

“Mr. Jardine has set the bar very high when it comes to advocacy,” stated NSBA Chair David Ickert of Air Tractor, Inc., in Olney, Texas. “His efforts have made a difference for countless small businesses in the U.S.”

NSBA also recognized: Raymond Arth of Phoenix Products, Inc., Michael Canty of Alloy Bellows & Precision Welding, Inc., Socorro Harvey of NVision Solutions and John Hexter of Hexter Consulting.

Celebrating more than 75 years in operation, NSBA is a staunchly nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of America’s entrepreneurs. NSBA's 65,000 members represent every state and every industry in the U.S., and we are proud to be the nation’s first small-business advocacy organization.

Please visit www.nsba.biz.

NSBA has named Dr. Raymond Jardine, Jr., President and CEO of Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC in Honolulu, Hawaii as one of its outstanding finalists for the 2013 Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award. Jardine was recognized alongside four other small-business owners representing various industries from across the country. The award ceremony took place on Monday, March 18 in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Raymond Jardine, Jr. CEO of Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC

2013 Lew Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year Award Nominee

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A Brief History of Hokule’a:

In April 15, 1976, the Polynesian

Voyaging Society sailed Hokule’a,

which is a replica of a wa’a kaulua, a

Polynesian double hulled voyaging

canoe, from Hawaii to Tahiti utilizing

the traditional navigation methods

used by indigenous peoples of

Polynesia.

Hokule’a had voyaged nine times,

and her last completed voyage

was in 2007, when Hokule’a left

Hawaii (Oahu) and sailed through

Micronesia and through ports of

southern Japan.

Field Trip to Hokule’aIn December 2012, few of our corporate executives from the mainland came to Hawaii to attend the Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC Strategic Planning Meeting, and during the last day of their trip, they went on a sight-seeing tour to Hokule’a.

Mr. Billy Richards, who was the original crew member that voyaged from Hawaii to Tahiti, gave the NHV, LLC corporate executives an on-board tour of Hokule’a.

News Update: Polynesian Voyaging Society are planning to launch Hokule’a to do another worldwide tour with Hikianalia, a newer voyaging canoe, around June 2013.

Humor CornerL A U G H ● L A U G H ● L A U G H

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Presence of Mind

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Basic Leave Entitlement FMLA requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for the following reasons:

• for incapacity due to pregnancy, prenatal medical care or child birth; • to care for the employee’s child after birth, or placement for adoption or foster care; • to care for the employee’s spouse, son, daughter or parent, who has a serious health condition; or • for a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the employee’s job.

Military Family Leave Entitlements Eligible employees whose spouse, son, daughter or parent is on covered active duty or call to covered active duty status may use their 12-week leave entitlement to address certain qualifying exigencies. Qualifying exigencies may include attending certain military events, arranging for alternative childcare, addressing certain financial and legal arrangements, attending certain counseling sessions, and attending post-deployment reintegration briefings. FMLA also includes a special leave entitlement that permits eligible employees to take up to 26 weeks of leave to care for a covered service-member during a single 12-month period. A covered servicemember is: (1) a current member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability retired list, for a serious injury or illness*; or (2) a veteran who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable at any time during the five-year period prior to the first date the eligible employee takes FMLA leave to care for the covered veteran, and who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy for a serious injury or illness.*

*The FMLA definitions of “serious injury or illness” for current servicemembers and veterans are distinct from the FMLA definition of “serious health condition”.

Benefits and Protections During FMLA leave, the employer must maintain the employee’s health coverage under any “group health plan” on the same terms as if the employee had continued to work. Upon return from FMLA leave, most employees must be restored to their original or equivalent positions with equivalent pay, benefits, and other employment terms. Use of FMLA leave cannot result in the loss of any employment benefit that accrued prior to the start of an employee’s leave. Eligibility Requirements Employees are eligible if they have worked for a covered employer for at least 12 months, have 1,250 hours of service in the previous 12 months*, and if at least 50 employees are employed by the employer within 75 miles.

*Special hours of service eligibility requirements apply to airline flight crew employees. Definition of Serious Health Condition A serious health condition is an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves either an overnight stay in a medical care facility, or continuing treatment by a health care provider for a condition that either prevents the employee from performing the functions of the employee’s job, or prevents the qualified family member from participating in school or other daily activities. Subject to certain conditions, the continuing treatment requirement may be met by a period of incapacity of more than 3 consecutive calendar days combined with at least two visits to a health care provider or one visit and

a regimen of continuing treatment, or incapacity due to pregnancy, or incapacity due to a chronic condition. Other conditions may meet the definition of continuing treatment.

Use of Leave An employee does not need to use this leave entitlement in one block. Leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule when medically necessary. Employees must make reasonable efforts to schedule leave for planned medical treatment so as not to unduly disrupt the employer’s operations. Leave due to qualifying exigencies may also be taken on an intermittent basis.

Substitution of Paid Leave for Unpaid Leave Employees may choose or employers may require use of accrued paid leave while taking FMLA leave. In order to use paid leave for FMLA leave, employees must comply with the employer’s normal paid leave policies. Employee Responsibilities Employees must provide 30 days advance notice of the need to take FMLA leave when the need is foreseeable. When 30 days notice is not possible, the employee must provide notice as soon as practicable and generally must comply with an employer’s normal call-in procedures. Employees must provide sufficient information for the employer to determine if the leave may qualify for FMLA protection and the anticipated timing and duration of the leave. Sufficient information may include that the employee is unable to perform job functions, the family member is unable to perform daily activities, the need for hospitalization or continuing treatment by a health care provider, or circumstances supporting the need for military family leave. Employees also must inform the employer if the requested leave is for a reason for which FMLA leave was previously taken or certified. Employees also may be required to provide a certification and periodic recertification supporting the need for leave. Employer Responsibilities Covered employers must inform employees requesting leave whether they are eligible under FMLA. If they are, the notice must specify any additional information required as well as the employees’ rights and responsibilities. If they are not eligible, the employer must provide a reason for the ineligibility. Covered employers must inform employees if leave will be designated as FMLA-protected and the amount of leave counted against the employee’s leave entitlement. If the employer determines that the leave is not FMLA-protected, the employer must notify the employee. Unlawful Acts by Employers FMLA makes it unlawful for any employer to:

• interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of any right provided under FMLA; and• discharge or discriminate against any person for opposing any practice made unlawful by FMLA or for involvement in any proceeding under or relating to FMLA.

Enforcement An employee may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or may bring a private lawsuit against an employer. FMLA does not affect any Federal or State law prohibiting discrimination, or supersede any State or local law or collective bargaining agreement which provides greater family or medical leave rights.

FMLA section 109 (29 U.S.C. § 2619) requires FMLA covered employers to post the text of this notice. Regulation 29 C.F.R. § 825.300(a) may require additional disclosures.

For additional information:1-866-4US-WAGE (1-866-487-9243) TTY: 1-877-889-5627

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TIME OFF FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES

Going forward, employees who are salaried exempt are required to take paid time off in whole-

day increments of 8 hours (or 10 hours, if that is the normal shift duration). If you need to be

absent from work for less than an entire day, such as for a medical appointment, please inform

your supervisor and take the time off that you need. We expect employees to apply appropriate

discretion to being away from the workplace, and scheduling appointments in a way that will

minimize disruption to the team.

Non-Exempt, hourly employees will still request time off in one-hour increments.

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POLICY FOR USE OF HOLIDAYS

This policy applies to all full-time, regular, salary exempt and non-exempt NHV employees.

Native Hawaiian Veterans, LLC (NHV) does not provide compensatory time off (comp time) or

“floating holidays.” Comp time and "floating holidays" will not be provided in lieu of overtime

pay. Employees must be paid for all hours that they work for NHV. The employee will be

allowed to take a different day off with pay in replacement of the company holiday. This makeup

holiday must be taken within the same pay period as the holiday occurred. This makeup holiday

is not a guarantee, does not accrue, and will not be paid out if unused upon termination of

employment.

If an hourly non-exempt employee is scheduled to work on a company holiday, he/she will be

paid hours worked plus 8 hours for the holiday at their regular base rate. The employee will not

be allowed to take a different day off with pay (or float the holiday) in replacement of the

company holiday.

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Ho‘okipaP U L E K I N A

H A ’ I L O N O

3375 Koapaka Street, Suite B-286 Honolulu, HI 96819

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Phone: (808) 792-7528 Fax: (808) 792-7527

admin@nativehawaiianveterans.comwww.nativehawaiianveterans.com

MissionTo be a trusted partner earning

customer loyalty while fostering growth and profitability for our Ohana and

enriching our community.

Founding Core ValuesAlaka’i – leadership - leading with initiative and by setting a good exampleLokahi – collaboration and cooperation. Working together to achieve more

Ohana – the circle of those who are family and those chosen as familyHo’okipa – generosity, sharing with our ohana and our communityKina’ole – flawlessness – doing the right thing, the right way, the first time

Editor: Maria OhDesign & Layout: Cindy Tourison

Here at Native Hawaiian Veterans, we recognize the value of partnerships, not only with our teammates, but also with our customers. We strive for long-term relationships with our customers founded on integrity and our commitment to listen and respond to their needs.

We approach each customer with our driving principle in mind: doing the right thing, the right way, the first time.

The Value of Partnerships: Our Partners & Customers

• ABSG Consulting, Inc.• AC First, LLC• Aegir Systems, Inc.• AES Technical• Akimeka, LLC• Aktaris• Alaska Training Group, LLC• Aleut Mgmt Services, LLC (ANC)• American Automation• American Hospital Svc Group, Inc.• American Systems• Anchor Innovation, Inc.• Apogee Solutions, Inc.• Apogen Technologies• ARA, Inc.• Army Corp (ACOE)• Arrowpoint Corporation• Baca Group• Battelle Memorial Institute• BCP International Ltd• BCS, Inc.• Blackheart International, LLC• Bluefin Robotics Corporation• Blueforce Development Corporation• Boeing• BUMED HQ• By Light Professional IT Services• CACI• Capstone Corporation• Chenega (ANC)

• Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.• Choy Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)• Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.• CNIC• CNRH• CommsFirst, Inc.• Concurrent Technologies Corp.• CSC• Dawson Tech (NHO)• Department of the Army• Digital Intelligence Systems Corp.• Eagle Support Services• EOD Technology, Inc.• Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.• Espire Services, LLC• EWA Information & Infrastructure Tech.• Excalibur Associates, Inc.• Excellere Consulting Associates• Eyak Technology, LLC• FISC• Flashback Media Productions• Flatter and Associates• FGM, Inc.• FOP Development Group, LLC• General Dynamics• Gradient Technologies, Inc.• Global Trends

Technologies, LLC• GovSource• Grainger• Group IQ• Halfaker and Associates• Hana Group (NHO)• Hawaii 3R’s• Hickam AFB• Hyperspective Studios• Ikayzo• J. M. Waller Associates, Inc.• JTSI (NHO)• Juniroa Productions• K4 Solutions• KEMSS, LLC• King Fisher Company• Kuhana Associates, LLC• Legatus6, LLC• Lockheed Martin• Louis Berger Group• Maniilaq Services, LLC• Metters Industries, Inc.• Moonblink Communications• MSSI• MTCI• NANA (ANC)• Native Hawaiian Ordnance, LLC• NAVFAC• NextiraOne Federal, LLC• NHES, LLC• Nortel Government Solutions• Northrop Grumman• Oceaneering International• OER, Inc.

• Orchid Isle Auto Center• P&E Automation, Inc.• Pacific Wireless• Pelatron (NHO)• Planate Mgmt Group, LLC• PlantCML• PS3 Group, LLC• PURVIS Systems Inc.• Raytheon UTD, Inc.• Riverside Research Institute• RNB Technologies, Inc.• SAIC• Sandia/DOE• SBG Technology Solutions• Scientific Research Corporation• Semper Delta, LLC• Serco, Inc.• Siemens• Slate River• SMS Research & Marketing• SPAWAR• Spec Rescue International• Strategic Solutions, Inc.• TAJ• Tetra Tech• Tribalco• Trident Technology Systems• US Army ARDEC• US Department of Homeland Security• USA Environmental• USIS• VSE Corporation• VT Griffin