Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 26, Number 2, 1 February 2009 — KS trustee search [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

KS trustee search

Kamehameha Schools is searching for a trustee to replace Trustee Robert Kihune,

whose term will end in June. "The ideal eandidate must pos- I sess a reputation of integrity and good ' character, a eonsistent and active leadership role in the

conununity with specific emphasis on issues impacting the well-being of the people of Hawai'i and a willingness and sincerity to uphold the purposes of Kamehameha Schools. Respect for and from the conununity as

well as outstanding personal traits, including Hawaiian values, are desired, such as: pono (to be moral and proper), 'imi 'ike (to seek knowledge), laulima (to work cooperatively), lokomaika'i (to share), na'au pono (to possess a deep sense of justice), malama (to care for eaeh other) and ha'aha'a (to be humhle)," according to a news release. Candidates should also have a fonnal education and demonstrated expertise in business administration, finance and investment, strategic planning and policy setting. The abihty to fulfill the responsibilities of a fiduciary trust is a must. The seven members of the

all-volunteer Trustee Screening Conunittee are: Robert A. Alm, Wendy B. Crabb, George "Keoki" Freeland, Francis A. Keala, Cheryl L. Ka'uhane Lupenui, Benjamin M. Matsubara and Miehael

E. Rawlins. The eommittee will submit three names for consideration by the Probate Court, whieh will select the new

trustee to serve a five-year tenn. The Probate Court may eonsider the trustee for reappointment to another five-year term. Qualified candidates should subnūt a resume, cover letter and a statement on their view of the role of a trustee; their vision, goals and objectives for the trust estate; and what they would do to attain those goals. Nonūnations should be subnūtted to Trustee Screening Committee, e/o Inkinen & Associates, 1003 Bishop St, Suite 477, Honolulu, HI 96813. Applications may also be faxed to 808-521-2380 or emailed to

jobs@inkinen.com. The deadline is March 15. v K a m e h a m e h a Schools is a private,

i\ educational, chari- ]| table trust founded II and endowed by I benefactor Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. The statewide educational system

enrolls more than 6,700 students of Hawaiian ancestry at K-12 campuses on O'ahu, Maui and Hawai'i and at 31 preschool sites statewide. Thousands of additional Hawaiian learners are also being

served through a range of other Kamehameha Schools ouūeaeh programs, community collaborations and financial aid opportunities in Hawai'i and across the continental United States. For information, visit inkinen. eom and eliek on Job Listing.