Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 12, 1 December 2002 — AHCC convention a success [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

AHCC convention a success

OHA offered a message congratulating theAssociation of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, founded in 1918, on its 85th anniversary. MIore ihan 300 Hawaiians representing the group's 47 clubs located throughout Hawai'i and ihe continental U.S. attended ihe annual convention held Nov. 13 - 17 in Las Vegas. Gathering in accord wilh ihe convention iheme "Ho'omau ke ala pono" (continue upon the pathway of righteousness), members discussed issues of deep eon-

cern including Hawaiian Home Lands, health and cultural practices, restoration of Kaho'olawe, education, employment, and native rights. Waimea Civic Club won ihe 'Aha Mlele choral singing eompetition. Pictured above are board membars (left to right) Alberta Low, treasurer; Pa'ahana Bissen, 2nd VP; OHA Chair Apoliona presenting resolution; Charles Rose, AOHCC president; Toni Lee, lst VP; and Dottie Uehima, recording secretary. ■

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