Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 10, 1 October 1986 — At-Large Candidates [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

At-Large Candidates

Previous and Current Employment: Currently, president of Native Hawaiian Oeean Activities ine.; reahor and businessman. Community or Organizational Activities: Elected to OHA Board of Trustees, November, 1980; chairman, Land/Resources committee first four years; chairman, Planning Committee two years (while serving as Board vice chairman); chairman, Ad Hoe Committee on Ceded lands; member, Culture, Acceleration of Awards, Reparations and Federal State Task Force Committees.

Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? Mahalo to my many supporters. As your elected OHA T rustee-at-Large, these past six years have been very productive. As the first ehaimnan of our Land committee,l instigatedsuchprogramsas (1) stateawarenessof ceded lands, its history and our entitlements; (2) initiated the collection on all 5 (f) trust revenues due OHA; (3) established the Native Land Title Project whieh has assisted several hundred families in defending their land claims; and (4) servedon the Federal-StateTaskForce, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and implemented the Accelerated Awards Program under whieh many Hawanan famiies are now receiv ing the awards. I run agam on my record of positive results and onee more seek your vote.

Kaliko B. Chun (Did not rcspond)

Education: Leilehua High School, 1963; Graceland College, 1968; University of Puget Sound, 1972; University of Kansas, 1976. Previous and Current Employment: Currently. director, Waianae Rehabilitation Action Program; associate professor, Park College; special intem, Congressman Akaka's office; associate professor, Graceland College; chairman, Native American Cultural Appreciation Team working with Native American T ribes; instructor, University of Kansas; instructor, Penn Valley Community College; instructor, Mounl Ayr Community School district; harvestor, Dole Pineapple Co.

Community or Organizational activities: Who's Who in Ameriean Art, 1978; Outstanding Youth Men of America, 1979. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? The opportunities I have had in serving Hawaiian people range from working in Washington, D.C., for Congressman Daniel K. Akaka to Na Lo'i in Hawaii. The teachings of our kupuna and my family have taught me the great knowledge of the arts and manao of our culture. My aloha for Hawaii and our people moved me to seek a seat as an OHA trustee. The rights and culture of the Hawaiians must be upheld. I will use my abilities and experience to address issues and act on them to benefit Hawaiians, increasing our opportunities and self determinatbn.

Mary Kukahiwa Dc Oeampo (Did not respond) Linda Keaweehu Dela Cruz (Did not respnd)

Education: Kapalama, Kailua, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rooseve!t, Farrington, Central Michigan University, Leeward Community College. Previous and Current Employment: Hawaii State Senate; Model Cities Program; Waianae SatelHte City Hall (present). Community or Organizational Activities: Co-founder, Hawaii Motorsports Association; past president. Makaha Canoe Club; member, Protect Kahoolawe Ohana; board member, Alu Like ine.; member. Waianae Homestead Association; co-founder. Waianae Pop Warner Footbaū League; co-founder, Ka Moi O Makaha Motorcycle Club; member, Waianae Aloha Aina; board member, Waianae Comprehensive Health Center; past president, Waianae Boxing Club. Political or Governmental offices held: Delegate, 1978Constitutional Convention; chairperson, Hawauan Affairs committee; chairperson, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I shou!d return to OHA in order that we collectively put it back on its intended course. 1 have been unhapf>y with the performance of the present board. I know that I ean truly represent many constitutents instead of traveHng around the world. We need to address our peoples' needs now. *

Education: Farrington High School. Previous and Current Employment : Worked for Dillingham Far East. Self-taught engineer and currently self-employed. Community or Organizational Activities: Member, HOU Hawaiians. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee?I have stood by since the inception of OHA and have sadly watch itself selfdestruct. lf elected I wil personaUy bring about OHA's true potential and identity and make the Hawaiians proud of that office. We cannot have selfish individuals represent us. Selfish motives have been demonstrated in the past that has caused dissension among our people. I would like to change all of that. 1 sincerely ask for your kokua. Make your vote count.

Education: Waianae High School. Previous and Current Employment: Currently community eoordinator SPAN (Single Parent-Family Advocacy Network). Also, tour coordinator, office manager, public relations/sales, administrative assistant, communications assistant, community coordinator. Community or Organizational Activities: SPAN; Kahea (Hawaiian rights); Catholic Charities Housing CoaHtion; Waimanalo Civilian-Military Council; Windward District Council; Volunteer Leadership Development Program (VLDP); Hawaii Leadership Training Institute (HLTI); 4-H Leader; Waimanalo Community Food Bank; Windward HCAP training team; cooperative AssistanceTeam (CAT); Respite Care Coalition; Prince Kuhio eanoe race; 1987; Activities Committee, Year of the Hawaiian.

Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? As Hawaiians we have inherited a right to this aina. Our forefathers entrusted lands to perpetuate the Hawaiian nation. Do not let this blood quantum divide us but band together as a society playing an active role in directing our destiny. Focusing on the issues that impact our existence such as land, human development, alternative economics, education, employment and justice for the Hawaiians. We must elect trustees who truly recognize the plight of our people and who are willing to dedicate their energies toward attaining a futuristic vision. Please kokua! Support and vote for two at-large seats for myself and Kawehi Kanui-Gill.

Education: Kailua High School, Honolulu Community CoUege, Cannon's Business College, Attorney-in-Fact (eommon law). Previous and Current Employment: President, Kahea ine.; Hawaii State Hospital; A-1 Answering Service; Hawaiian Telephone Co.; Bank of Hawaii. Community or Organizational Activities: Chairperson, Prison Task Force; member, Waimanab Education Committee; Nana 1 Ke Kumu Youth Program, -Papakolea; Keiki O Ka Aina Youth Project, Waimanalo; Oahu coordinator, Protect Kaho'olawe Ohana; Hawaii delegate, United Nations Special Session II on disarmament, New York City, representing Nation of Hawaii; Hawaii delegate, peaeh tour representing Nation of HawaH, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston; Hawaii delegate, lndigenous Women's Network, Yelm, Wash., representing Nation of Hawaii; member, Uhane Kahea. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? As your representative for two of the three at-large seats, Odetta Mahealani Higa and I advocate to protect the two trusts available to native Hawaiians and Hawaiians today. I refer to the ceded land trust (of

whieh 20 percent of revenues goes to OHA) and the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. The principal means of protecting those trusts as Hawaiians is to know our rights and act on them. These rights ean be found in the U.S. and Hawaii State constitutions. After grasping those rights, it is a matter of interpretation and approach whieh wil enable everyone to understand what tremendous opportunities are ahead for our people in all aspects of life. Without the 20 percent revenues, OHA will not survive and the demise of our people will certainly follow. OHA currently has no land base. By protecting these trusts, we as a people ean provide for our social and eeonomie self-sufficiency and preservation and perpetuation of our native eulture. With your mana'o, support and vote, we ean put OHA on the right track. On November 4th, please kokua Odetta Mahealani Higa and myself, Rita Kawehi Kanui-Gi!l. We're young, experienced and dedicated to what we believe is just for our people. Imua Lanakila O Hawaii Nei.

Rod Kealiimahiai Burgess

Melvin Kauila Clark

A. Frenchy DeSoto

Robert Fuller

Odetta Mahealani Higa

Rita Kawehi Kanui-Gill

At-Large Candidates

Education: Farrington High School; Uniuersity of Hawaii, cultural; U.S. Army technical studies. Previous and Current Employment: Self-employed tour eonsultant; hotel food and catering; luau cateringand program; tour and entertainment activities; educator, Hawaiian language; aquatic sports planning; driver's education program. Community or Organizational Activities: OHA Advisory Com mittee member, Human Services; Disabled American Veterans; Alu Like ine., Kahu Center of Hawaii; Political Education Committee; 1961 Aloha Week king; Kanikapila Club; World War II, Korean War veteran.

PoliticaI or Governmental offices held: Lobbyist at legislature. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I am a candidate because I am concerned about where we're going and what options, if any, do we have. I know we ean prove to one another that we ean work together like Hawaiians should. I envision a new breed of people replacing the "old boy" system. We need better control on policy making. We need accountability to achieve the best for our people. If given that ehanee. I will keep an open invitation and a direct link with the powers of OHA for the betterment of all the Hawaiian people as my principle eoneem. Mahalo. Auo 'ai me kealoha.

Education: Punahou School; Whitworth College, AB; Graduate work and special institutes: UCLA, University of Hawaii, Stanford University, University of California-Irvine, New York University, American Institute of Banking, Hawaii Realtor's license. Previous and Current Employment: Assistant to the publishers, Topgallant Publishing Co. Ltd.; First Hawaiian Bank; California and Hawaii pubhc schools. Currently Public Information Officer, AluLike Ine.

Community or Organizational Activities: Chairman, OHA Education/Culture Committee; vice chairman, OHA Budget and Finanee Committee. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? The Office of Hawaiian Affairs needs leadership that insists on integrity, honesty and a willingness to work cooperatively with a profound understanding and pride in our cherished cultural values. They comprise an enduring foundation for today's management skills that are required in order to bring about the most positive changes benefitting all Hawaiian. I have worked tirelessly in the past to achieve excellence and pledge to work ceaselessly again to sustain an appreciation for what is po'okela in our collective future.

Richard Pomaikai Kinney In a prepared brochure, the candidate notes that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs should bok into or expand on the issues of autonomy, revenues, health, housing, education and jobs, land, loans and grants and culture. The candidate did not respond to specific questions posed by Ka Wai Ola O OHA but merely furnished a brochure. The candidate declined to have his photo published.

Education: Kaimuki High School, 1960; University of Hawaii, three years; completed two years, H&R Block lneome Tax Course; completed Mike McCormack School of Realty; completed Dale Carnegie sales course, served as class assistant two terms. Previous and Current Employment: Dole Pineapple Co.; Liberty Bank; F & S TowingLtd. (part owner); tax preparer. BrucePendleton; fiscal office, UH, Hamilton Library; sales, Robert's Hawaii; clerk in accounting, maintenance andtransportation, MTL ine.; currently, Department of Education, Leeward District kupuna program; also, Kamehameha School continuing education program. Political or Government offices held: Nanakuli representative and communications committee chairperson, Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board No. 24. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I love this Hawaii nei. I am the only female from the original 137 candidates of 1980 seeking an at-large position for the fourth straight eleehon. I persist because I believe I ean make a positive contribution to the OHA board. I am a haumana (student) of Na Mea Hawaii (things of Hawaii). I have been to the mountains and shores of all the islands except for Niihau but including Kahoolawe. I have met many beautiful and concerned peopie and I know that they and our aina are saying we must be akamai (wise) about future development. I also believe the "key" is education whieh for me is synonymous with eommunieahon whieh brings about wisdom, knowledge, understanding and participation. If you love this Hawaii nei and feel as I do, please cast one of your at-large votes for Velma P. (Aloha) Kekipi. Aloha and mahalo for your time.

Education: The Kamehameha Schools, 1948; Non-commissioned Officers Academy; Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hawaii National Guard; graduate, Officer's Basic Course, U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers; Leeward Community College, business administratbn; Honolulu Community College, poliee science-asso-ciate science degree. Previous and Current Employment: Currently self-employed, Aha Pa'ina Aloha; Department of Education, Honolulu District kupuna program; Lyon Aboretum, lecturer/instructor on Hawaiian culture; State of Hawaii security officer.

Community or Organizational Activities: President, Garden Council (community gardens); president, Dole Garden. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I have the expertise to accomplish the purposes of OHA. I want iands for the Hawaiians. I want scholarships for our graduating youths. 1 want jobs for our people. 1 want monies for our people. I have accomplished these goals within the Community Garden Program of Honolulu as its president. The members of the Garden Council and I built up a treasury from zero to $1,000 over a two-year perbd. We formed eommittees to soive our problems. I've dreamed of OHA progressing. With my little ohana experiment, I ean move OHA ahead in a short time.

- Franklin Kipilii (Did not rcspond)

Education: Puuhale Elementary School; The Kamehameha Schools, 1%2. Previous and Current Employment: Currently, owner and director, Hula Academy of St. Andrews Cathedral; 20-year veteran in the visitor industry; promotional entertainer for Hawaiian, Aloha and Mid-Pacific Airlines; president, Chubby's Travel Service (doing business as Aloha Ports of Paradise); instructor/coordinator manpower training unit, University of Hawaii and Community Colleges; trained employees at King Kamehameha, Maui Intercontinental, Wailea, Sheraton Molokai, Waiohai Hotels. Community or Organizational Activities: Member, board of directors, Moanalua Gardens Foundation; ehaiiman, Prince Lot Hula Festival, 1986; co-chairman, 1987 Festival; Hawaiian Center, St. An drews Cathedral; Hawaii's Thousand Friends; KamehamehaSchools Centennial choir. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I have prayed to God for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and their officers, trustees and staff. I thank God for those who have diligently served her (OHA's) best interests. I am now asking God and the people of Hawaii for an opportunity to serve. I cannot promise anyone anything. Only when youare in the "hot seat" will you truly know what to do and how to do it. With God's help, OHA will survive andserve Hawaii. One trustee is not OHA; all of us are. Bected or not elected, I will always pray for OHA. Aloha ke Akua.

Education: Waiahole Elementary School; Kalakaua Intermediate School; Farrington High School, 1939. Previous and Current Employment: School custodian, Nanaikapono Elementary and Intermediate School; social worker's aide, Queen Liliuokalani Childrens Center; community worker-organizer, Honolulu Community Action Program; community worker, coordinator, director, Palama Settlement, WRAC program; custodian, State Department of Transportatbn, Airports division; currently retired. Community or Organizational Activities: PTAs; Hawaiian Homestead Community Association; GirlScouts; YWCA; Councilof Hawaiian Organizations; chairman, Coalition for Poor People; board member, Alu Like Ine.; board member, Nanakuli Day Care Center; Neighborhood Youth Corps; member, Model Cities program; member, Hawaiian homes Compensatory Ed; member, Aloha United Wav.

PoIitical or Governmental offices held: Currently precinct president, Democratic Partyof Hawaii, Districts21,38-1, 48-1; district vice ehainnan, 4-8-1; Oahu County Committee, 1974-1986; Public Defender eouneil member; member, Commission on Legislative Salary. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I feel it is time for a "new change" to help people get our act together. People are disturbed and frustrated. I am a candidate because I want to provide that "change." First, the goals of OHAs purposes definitely provide the structure for bettering the conditions of its beneficiaries, the Hawaiian people. Secondly, their "social problems" should be addressed. Land issues in part should also be addressed by providing supportive services to help with their frustrations. OHA is the establishment to help raise the standards of living for ALL people who are Hawaiian.

Abraham (Horsc) Kapana

Gard Kealoha

Velma P. (Aloha) Kekipi

Arthur Kepoo

Kevin M.K. (Chubby) Mahoe

Myrtle M. Mokiao

At-Large Candidates

Education: Maryknoll, Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate, Roosevelt High School. Previous and Current Employment: Singing master of ceremonies, Waikiki; administrative director, Hawaii's first legal research capability; advocate for human rights of indigenous people, New York, and Washington, D.C.; security; entrepreneur; lecturer at UH as to parallels of indigenous people. Community or Organizational Activities: For the past three and one-half years I have conducted over 60 public forums for United Hawaii Aloha (UHA) throughout Oahu. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? 1 feel best qualified to be an OHA trustee because of my hands-on training in past and present activities as a human rights advocate for indigenous people, and my abiHty to think of my feet, whieh ean be best brought to bear at this critical crossroads of funding cuts and government neglect. I will endeavor to improve the areas of health, employment opportunities, communication and coordination of legal research and litigation. _ — - — ' "i

Education: McKinley High School. Previousand Current Employrfient: Worked forUnitedFishing Agency ; spent 34 years as a fisherman, the last 24 as tunaboat captain on the vessel Kilohana; retired. Why do you feel you shouldbe an OHA trustee?The watersof Hawaii have always provided a constant source of food for the Hawaiian people. These food sources that onee flourished throughout these islands have been indiscriminately removed from their national habitat through senseless acts of greed, selfishness and unlawful practices. Environmentai pollution is also destroying the natural habitat of our reef sea life population. Many of our bays, waterways and harbors have been victimized. We need legislation to monitor, controi, preserve and replenish the ocean's food sources so that our children of Hawaii and their posterities enjoy the fmits of our labors for years to eome.

Education: Wailuku and Kaunakakai Elementary Schools; The Kamehameha Schools; San Francisco College of Mortuary Science; Windward Community College; University of Hawaii.

Candidates Run Statewide The law requires that at Ieast one resident of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Kauai and Oahu be represented on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of T rustees. The remaining four trustees may live on any of the Hawaiian islands and run "At-Large." Despite the residency requirements, all candidates, regardless of where they live, run statewide. In other words, if you are a registered OHA voter, you may cast one vote for eaeh of the five Trustee seats whieh are to be fiiled this year. On November 4, you wil! have the opportunity to vote for three At-Large candidates, one candidate from Oahu and one candidate from Maui. Those elected will serve four-year terms.

Previous and Current Employment: Construction; food and beverage manager; biologist techriician; substitute school teacher; hunter. Community or Organizational Activities: Many. Political or Governmental offices held: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of T rustees. Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? I will eonhnue to fight the state for your ENT1TLEMENTS, approximately $20 million per year from your ceded lands. (1) I called for Gov. Ariyoshi's resignation over this issue because he refused to negotiate with Hawaiians. (b) 1 initiated the existing law suit against the state over entitlements using ceded lands on Molokai. I have a plan for the 1988 Constitutional Convention: (1) Fulltime paid OHA trustees. (2) Trustee from Lanai. (3) Strengthen Hawaiian rights. (4) Protect kuleana lands-adverse possession. (5) More Hawaiian culture in the C>epartment of Education. (6) Hawaiian control over selecting trustee of Hawaiian resources (KS/BE, KHHL and LT); take power away from the Govemor's appomtment process. (7) Take historic sites away from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (3) I have more but my 100 words are up.

Education: The Kamehameha Schools; St. Louis Coilege (High School); Roosevelt High School; Santa Rosa College; Washington T eeh; University of California, University of San Francisco, labor relations, ASBS. Previous and Current Employment: Businessman; business agent; operators, hotel engineer; Military Sealift Command; government shipyards, Metal T rades Council; delegate and trustee; director; Waikiki Residents Association; U.S. Naval Services; Safety Engineers, emeriti; self-employed. Political or Governmental offices held: Council member, Federal Field Safety; standards committee, advisory. State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; ASSE, emeritus; VOS, retired, BSA Counsel; legislative lobbyist; political education committee, credit unions. adm: Drior news editor. ODerators and marine oDerations.

Why do you feel you should be an OHA trustee? Continued participation in and support the needs and eoneem for all Hawaiians in working together for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, statewide ... I am a part Hawaiian, a new face. Develop unity with better cooperation in Hawaiian cultures and education, vocationally. We must serve our young people. As trustee, integrity, morality and honesty is a must. Hawaiians and part Hawaiians are our No. 1 priority. To serve all. With OHA and funds allocated, will endeavor to seek grants, marine resources. Preserve historical known sites as Kunihiki and Kanehe Aka Pupu and others statewide. I visualize the conflict on trust lands, such rights for Hawaiians should be negotiated by HHC and under protest of OHA trustees. I would like to see the revenues from ceded lands whieh is to be re!eased for all towards social and eeonomie development, to include our elders and kupuna. Aloha lokahi.

Viola Kuualoha Studebaker (Did not respond)

Kawaipuna Prejean

Herman Reis

Walter Ritte Jr.

James Pauahi Rowland Jr.