Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 2, Number 1, 1 January 1985 — OHA Board Elects Kealoha, Freitas [ARTICLE]

OHA Board Elects Kealoha, Freitas

Joseph Kealoha of Maui was reelected chairman of the Board of Trustees of the OfFice of Hawaiian Affairs at the first meeting of the new board Thursday, Nov. 29, in the OHA conference room. Oahu's Rockne Freitas is the new vice chairman, succeeding Rodney K. Burgess. Both candidates were unopposed. The board organization was preceded on Nov. 28 by the swearing in of four trustees elected during the Nov. 6 General Election. They are Moanikeala Akaka, Hawaii; Louis Hao, Molokai; Thomas K. Kaulukukui Sr., Oahu-at-large; and Moses Keale, Kauai and Niihau. Chief Justice Herman T. F. Lum of the Hawaii State Supreme Court administered the oath of office and the Rev. William Kaina, new pastor of Kawaiahao Church, gave the oath of reaffirmation in Hawaiian and also the opening prayer. Kealoha delivered the weleome address. (See separate story.) Brief introductions of the four trustees were made by Rodney Burgess. Musical tributes were given by The Kamehameha Schools Concert Glee Club under the direction of Dale Noble and kumu hula Leinaala Heine and members of her halau. Leinaala also rendered the traditional chant. Gregory Hikiola Naliielua, known as Papa Kala, gave the closing prayer. Refreshments and snacks prepared by OHA staff members Sally Rutherford, Lani Akana, Gwen Valbuena, Winona Spillner, Christine Vallies, Barbara Y uen and Lisa U neiano were served following the brief ceremonies.