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Retired U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka is helped down the steps in Central Union Church after delivering the keynote address. With him is OHA Chief Advocate Kawika Riley, left, who once worked for Akaka, and OHA Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono Crabbe. - Photo: Francine Murray

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Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 737 Iwilei Road, Ste. 200, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817. Telephone: 594-1888 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: kwo@OHA.org. World Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: 64,000 copies, 55,000 of which are distributed by mail, and 9,000 through island offices, state and county offices, private and community agencies and target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola is printed by O‘ahu Publications. Hawaiian fonts are provided by Coconut Info. Advertising in Ka Wai Ola does not constitute an endorsement of products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Ka Wai Ola is published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help inform its Hawaiian beneficiaries and other interested parties about Hawaiian issues and activities and OHA programs and efforts. ©2014 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved.

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William J. Puette

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Richard Keaoopuaokalani NeSmith

“Since rules of order for the Houses of Nobles and Representatives were promulgated in the Hawaiian language in 1854 under Kamehameha III and in 1874 under Kalākaua, it is entirely �tting that this book, following in that tradition, make the rules of contempo-rary parliamentary procedure available for organizations that conduct their meetings in Hawaiian. As a member of the authorship team for the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, I am pleased to see this work make rules of order accessible to a new and broader audience in Hawai‘i.”

�omas (Burke) J. Balch, J.D., PRPProfessional Registered Parliamentarian, National Association of Parliamentarians

Me ku‘u na‘au i piha me ke aloha a me ka ha‘aha‘a au e mahalo a ho‘omaika‘i nei i ka pa‘i hou a me ka hō‘ano hou ‘ana i nā kumu lula kahiko mai ka makahiki 1854, ke au i kū ka Mō‘ī Pono‘ī i ka moku a me ka wā o nā kau ‘aha ‘ōlelo. He mea kōkua nui kēia puke i nā hui, e like me nā Hui Sivila Hawai‘i , e hiki ai iā lākou ke ho‘ohana ma nā hālāwai like ‘ole a he kāko‘o ho‘i ia puke i ke ola o ka ‘ōlelo kanaka ma waena o nā kānaka kekahi i kekahi, i kēlā wa, kēia wa, a ma ‘ō a ma ‘ane‘i.

Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana (Chief Executive O�cer), O�ce of Hawaiian A�airs

�e rules of procedure from the early kingdom and the sources noted here reveal they were not brought about through colonial imposition as contemporary scholars may claim, but rather as a means of e�ectively and responsibly exercising the nation’s sover-eignty in its creation of laws for the realm. �is book will do well for not only history bu�s, but for the everyday person who wants to reconnect to Hawai‘i’s past and apply these rules in Hawaiian organizations today. A must have book.

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Trustee Apoliona and each of the trustees said a few words at the Dedication Ceremony of Na Lama Kukui, on December 18.

Kahu David Ka‘upu was joined by Kahu James Merseberg and

minister Dr. Malcolm Na‘ea Chun in blessing the new offi ce

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Left: Trustee Aide Makana Chai, Ka Pouhana Kamana’opono Crabbe, OHA CEO, and Trustee Aide Ani Pang at the Dedication Ceremony, December 18.

Human Resource Specialist Gay Shimabukuro, Trustee Aide Lei-Ann Durant, and Human Resource Specialists Shannon Chang and Candice Ancheta outside OHA’s new reception area.

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Right: Trustee Peter Apo and Chair Colette Machado bow their heads in prayer at the

Dedication Ceremony of OHA’s new offi ces, Na Lama Kukui, also known as Gentry Pacifi c

Design Center, December 18.

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and Oswald Stender, surrounded by staff, were seated in the new board room after the blessing.

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A contingent of nearly 30 Ni‘ihauans express their aloha to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs with an a cappella hymn. The Ni‘ihauans came seek-ing support for a resolution urging protection of their waters and resources. - Photo: Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham

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Fresh flower lei, placed in commemoration of the nearly 50 civic club members and friends who passed in 2013, adorn a guava tree behind which stands a portrait of Hawaiian civic clubs founder Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole draped in maile. - Photo: Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham

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Please go to www.oha.org/huakanu for more information.

D Blaisdell, center, celebrates his 88th birthday in 2013 with, from left, Drs. William “Bill” Ahuna, and Nathan “Nate” Wong, Richard Lee Ching and Emmett Aluli. - Courtesy pho-tos: Richard Kekuni Blaisdell Family

Blaisdell’s Kamehameha School for Boys graduation photo, Class of 1941.

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS ENDOWMENTKamehameha Schools’ mission is fully supported by its endowment. At fiscal year end, the endowment was valued at $10.1 billion at June 30, 2013. A globally, diversified financial assets portfolio of $6.6 billion, and Hawai‘i commercial real estate representing $3.5 billion at fair market value.

KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS LANDSCommercially zoned lands make up 1 percent of total acreage (363,603 acres) belonging to Kamehameha Schools. Agricultural and conservation lands comprise 99 percent and are primarily considered sustainability assets, not included in the endowment fund. During the fiscal year 2013, Kamehameha Schools spent $12 million (net of agricultural rents) to steward agricultural and conservation lands and natural resources.

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Current assetsCash and cash equivalents $ 44,326 Receivables, net 5,299 Other 3,825

Total Current assets 53,450

Trust investmentsFinancial Investments 6,502,616 Amounts receivable for securities sold 33,948 Interest receivables 13,460 Real estate investments, net 269,695 Real estate held for development and sale 16,603 6,836,322

Other investments 37,999

Property and equipment, net 687,823

Deferred charges and other 111,170 TOTAL ASSETS $ 7,726,764

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued expenses $ 51,481 Current portion of notes payable 20,783Deferred income and other 23,783

Total Current liabilities 96,047

Notes payable 254,550

Accrued pension liability 71,122

Accrued postretirement benefits 39,265

Amounts payable for securities purchased 20,460

Other long-term liabilities 23,443 Total liabilities 504,887 Commitments and contingencies

Net assets – unrestricted 7,221,877

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 7,726,764

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Participants in the Washington Intern-ships for Native Stu-dents gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in May. The Hawaiian interns are: Evan Castro, bottom left; John Pacheco, wearing a backward cap in the middle of the third row at top; Amber Kalua, in front of him; and Russell Auwae, third row at top at far right. - Cour-tesy photo: Jeremy Dennis

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Kumu Sarah Keahi, hope pelekikena ‘ekahi (fi rst vice president) of Kuini Pi‘olani Hawaiian Civic Club, right, shares a smile with Leiana Robinson, wife of Ni‘ihau owner Bruce Robin-son, after her plea for protection of the island’s fi shery. Her emotional words followed those of state Sen. Clayton Hee, whose keynote speech alerted the delegates to the recent spike in incursions into Ni‘ihau’s nearshore waters that is depleting resources. - Photo: Mary Alice Ka‘iulani Milham

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Na LulaHalawai

William J. Puette

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Richard Keaoopuaokalani NeSmith

“Since rules of order for the Houses of Nobles and Representatives were promulgated in the Hawaiian language in 1854 under Kamehameha III and in 1874 under Kalākaua, it is entirely �tting that this book, following in that tradition, make the rules of contempo-rary parliamentary procedure available for organizations that conduct their meetings in Hawaiian. As a member of the authorship team for the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, I am pleased to see this work make rules of order accessible to a new and broader audience in Hawai‘i.”

�omas (Burke) J. Balch, J.D., PRPProfessional Registered Parliamentarian, National Association of Parliamentarians

Me ku‘u na‘au i piha me ke aloha a me ka ha‘aha‘a au e mahalo a ho‘omaika‘i nei i ka pa‘i hou a me ka hō‘ano hou ‘ana i nā kumu lula kahiko mai ka makahiki 1854, ke au i kū ka Mō‘ī Pono‘ī i ka moku a me ka wā o nā kau ‘aha ‘ōlelo. He mea kōkua nui kēia puke i nā hui, e like me nā Hui Sivila Hawai‘i , e hiki ai iā lākou ke ho‘ohana ma nā hālāwai like ‘ole a he kāko‘o ho‘i ia puke i ke ola o ka ‘ōlelo kanaka ma waena o nā kānaka kekahi i kekahi, i kēlā wa, kēia wa, a ma ‘ō a ma ‘ane‘i.

Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe, Ph.D. Ka Pouhana (Chief Executive O�cer), O�ce of Hawaiian A�airs

�e rules of procedure from the early kingdom and the sources noted here reveal they were not brought about through colonial imposition as contemporary scholars may claim, but rather as a means of e�ectively and responsibly exercising the nation’s sover-eignty in its creation of laws for the realm. �is book will do well for not only history bu�s, but for the everyday person who wants to reconnect to Hawai‘i’s past and apply these rules in Hawaiian organizations today. A must have book.

David Keanu Sai, Ph.D.Chairman of the Council of Regency, Acting Minister of the Interior

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OHA Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono Crabbe outlines his three fundamental goals for the offi ce, among them that OHA will forge a strong alliance with the other Ali‘i Trusts for the better-ment of the lives of Native Hawaiians. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

The staff of OHA blow pu (conch shells) to signal the start of the presentation at the 2013 State of OHA, in Central Union Church. - Photo: Francine Murray

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Trustee Chair Colette Machado gives a heartfelt speech during the State of OHA, at Central Union Church, December 10. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

ACentral Union Church was full of elected offi cials, dignitaries, and mem-bers of the Native Hawaiian community for the 2013 State of OHA.

At the close of ceremonies, retired U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka exits Central Union Church followed by invited guests and dignitaries, including Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui, left. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

Crabbe: Partnerships crucial amid rising demand for scholarships, grants and loans

Above: Kahu Wendell Davis Leads the pro-cession at the 2013 State of OHA.

OHA Trustee John D. Waihe‘e bowed his head during the prayer. Next to him were Trustees Hau-nani Apoliona, Peter Apo and Dan Ahuna.

Greeted by OHA’s CEO, Kamana‘opono Crabbe, the Royal Order of Kame-hameha assembles at the entrance of Central Union Church to participate in the opening procession.

OHA Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono Crabbe outlines his three fundamental goals for the offi ce, among them that OHA will forge a strong alliance with the other Ali‘i Trusts for the better-ment of the lives of Native Hawaiians. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

The staff of OHA blow pu (conch shells) to signal the start of the presentation at the 2013 State of OHA, in Central Union Church. - Photo: Francine Murray

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Trustee Chair Colette Machado gives a heartfelt speech during the State of OHA, at Central Union Church, December 10. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

ACentral Union Church was full of elected offi cials, dignitaries, and mem-bers of the Native Hawaiian community for the 2013 State of OHA.

At the close of ceremonies, retired U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka exits Central Union Church followed by invited guests and dignitaries, including Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui, left. - Photo: John Matsuzaki

Crabbe: Partnerships crucial amid rising demand for scholarships, grants and loans

Above: Kahu Wendell Davis Leads the pro-cession at the 2013 State of OHA.

OHA Trustee John D. Waihe‘e bowed his head during the prayer. Next to him were Trustees Hau-nani Apoliona, Peter Apo and Dan Ahuna.

Greeted by OHA’s CEO, Kamana‘opono Crabbe, the Royal Order of Kame-hameha assembles at the entrance of Central Union Church to participate in the opening procession.

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College scholarships from Kamehameha Schools availableKamehameha Schools is offering college scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year.

‘Imi Na‘auao ScholarshipMerit-based scholarships available to students enrolled in post-baccalaureate degree programs.

Application deadline: March 10, 2014

Nä Ho‘okama a Pauahi ScholarshipNeed-based scholarships available to students enrolled in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree programs.All applicants must complete a CSS/PROFILE online application at www.collegeboard.com/profile.

Application deadline: April 21, 2014

For more information including eligibility requirements or to apply online visit www.ksbe.edu/finaid or call (808) 534-8080.

‘Imi Na‘auao recipient Pete Akuna received his master’s degree in pacific island studies from UH Mänoa.

Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

Richard Kekuni Blaisdell’s pure Hawaiian grandmother Maria Pu‘uohau, pictured, was hanai’d by Queen Lili‘uokalani. A painting given to Pu‘uohau by the queen hangs in the family’s Nu‘uanu home.

The Blaisdell family in 1966 before leaving Chicago for Honolulu, where Blais-dell would help found the University of Hawai‘i School of Medicine, later named John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Blaisdell with his daughter, Dr. Nal-ani Blaisdell, at his 88th birthday party.

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Preschool is a great first step.

APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE:

January 31, 2014

Kamehameha Preschool applications are now available for the 2014-2015 school year.

3- and 4-year-old programs available.*

For more information about the preschool program, call (808) 534-8305.

HOW TO APPLY Download an application with a complete list of preschool sites at ksbe.edu/admissions or call us at (808) 842-8800 to request that an application be mailed to you.

Kamehameha Schools’ policy on admissions is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

* Children must be 3 by July 31, 2014 to be eligible for the 3-year-old program.Children must be 4 by July 31, 2014 to be eligible for the 4-year-old program.

Laurence Walsh, left, and Myles Walsh, right, hoisted Nathan Walsh at his gradu-ation in May from the Uni-versity of Hawai‘i-Manoa. All three brothers partici-pated in NPN in their mid-dle and high school years. Nathan participated in NPN’s pre-engineering pro-gram in Puna, earned an engineering degree and was hired by Boeing Co. Myles, a 2012 UH-Hilo computer science gradu-ate, owns a web design company. Laurence is studying environmental sci-ence and geography at UH-Hilo. - Courtesy photo

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Kamakakoa Lindsey-Asing, Kıhei Nahale-a, and Sean Naleimaile of Project Kuleana per-formed “Kaulana Na Pua” with Manu Boyd on Piano, accompanied by OHA hula dancers.

OHA Ka Pouhana Kamana‘opono Crabbe, Chief Operating Officer Kawika Burgess, Chief Advocate Kawika Riley, Community Engagement Director Kehau Abad, Research Director Lisa Watkins-Victorino, and OHA CFO Hawley Iona greeted guests at the entrance of Central Union Church. - Photo: Francine Murray

Jeff Rasmussen performed his original “Be Recognized,” which he composed for the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission’s Kana‘iolowalu movement.

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The women of ‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu, regular attendees of the State of OHA, exit the church. Inset: A woman greets Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell as Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho, foreground, looks on.

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Halau hula from Hawai‘i and Japan will perform at the Moanikeala Hula Festival, honor-ing the late Aunty Sally Wood Naluai. - Courtesy: Polynesian Cultural Center

A protégé of Bobby Moderow Jr. and the

late Sonny Chilling-worth, Makana, left, deftly applies slack key to various music genres. He performs at Kahilu

Theatre on Jan. 31. - Courtesy photo

A protégé of Bobby Moderow Jr. and the

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A Hawaiian kapa piece titled “Pono‘ole” by Wendeanne Keaka Stitt, whose work will be featured in an exhibit at Schaefer Inter-national Gallery. - Courtesy Maui Arts & Cul-tural Center

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About 25 pa‘ahao (prisoners) at Halawa Correctional Facility recently observed the start of the Makahiki season. Ceremonies, held twice a year, attract a growing num-ber of participants and are a result of years of litigation by the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. on the exercise of Native Hawaiian religion in correctional facilities. OHA has been working with the state Department of Public Safety, Pacific Justice and Recon-ciliation Center and Native Hawaiian Church to conduct ceremonies in the medium-se-curity facility with inmates desiring to practice their culture. The recent Nov. 26 obser-vance included participation by Joseph Loko‘olu Quintero, who teaches ceremonial pro-tocol to the prisoners; Kumu Hula Vanessa Helsham, who teaches hula at the facility; Kahu Kaleo Patterson and Ha‘aheo Guanson of PJRC; Gary Kaplan of DPS; and OHA Trustee Dan Ahuna and Kamaile Maldonado of OHA’s Advocacy Line of Business, who participated in the ‘awa ceremony. The makahiki ceremonies, which instill a sense of peace, healing and forgiveness, are as powerful for inmates as they are for correctional staff. - Photo: Kai Markell

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