Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 12, 1 December 1998 — Clubs convene [ARTICLE]

Clubs convene

Arthur Hoke was unanimously elected to continue his tenure as president of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs during the annual convention at Nukoli'i, Kaua'i last month. More than 500 Hawaiians representing most of the 46 civic clubs in Hawai'i and on the continent also voted on resolutions covering a range of issues. One of the more than 20 resolution approved called for support of a charter school serving the Waimea-Hāmākua districts as a K-12 extension of Kanu o ka 'Āina, a Hawaiian education academy in Honoka'a High School, whieh emphasizes Hawaiian cultural values and hands-on activities. Finally, those present honored posthumously several civic club members including Lydia Nāmahana Maioho, Heine Kamai, Po'omaikelani Kawānanakoa and Monsignor Charles Kekūmano. The 1999 convention will be held in November at the Royal Lahaina Resort.