Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 11, 1 November 1991 — Civic Clubs convention set Nov. 6 [ARTICLE]

Civic Clubs convention set Nov. 6

From Nov. 6-10 the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs (AOHCC) will hold its 32nd annual convention at the Royal Waikoloan Hotel on the island of Hawai'i.

The association consists of 43 member clubs throughout the state and on the mainland with approximately 3,000 members interested in furthering Hawaiian cu!ture, education and political involvement. The first Hawaiian civic club was founded in 1918 by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole and inc!uded prominent Hawaiians active in noliheal affairs.

The convention begins Nov. 6 with a lei contest and historic sites tour of the Puako petroglyph archaeological park, and workshops on la'au lapa'au (Hawaiian medicinal herbs), genealogy, and sovereignty. On Nov. 7 there will be sports activities and a

historical sites tour of Waimea, including the Parker estate at Mana, the family's art collection and home at Puu'opelu, historic Imiola Church and the Parker Town Hall. In the evening, the annual 'Aha Mele, song contest, a choral competition among member clubs will be held.

Convention business sessions take plaee Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. Highlight of the weekend is the annual 'Aha 'Aina, banquet, featuring an awards program to recognize outstanding clubs and individuals. The convention concludes Sunday, Nov. 10 with a Sunday service; Na pa'ani, Hawaiian games, and card' tournaments. The 1992 convention of AOHCC will take plaee at the Waiohai Beach Resort on the island of Kaua'i. The mainland eouneil of AOHCC is seeking to host the 1993 convention in Las Vegas.