Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 12, 1 December 1986 — Three Outstanding Award Winners Honored [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Three Outstanding Award Winners Honored

Three Hawaiian Civic Club members judged outstanding in their respective categories were honored during the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs Nov. 14 luneheon at the Kauai Hilton and Beach Villas, site of the 27th annual convention Nov. 12-15. Lydia Namahana Maioho of the Nanaikapono Hawaiian Civic Club was named the Outstanding Hawaiian;

Terry Waren of Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club of Orange County, Calif., Outstanding NonHawaiian; and Allen Kanoa, Queen Emma, Outstanding Hawaiian Civic Club member. Mrs. Maioho, curator at the Royal Mausoleum (Mauna 'Ala) for the last 20 years, was nominated for the honor by her club. Caesar Paishon III, president, submitted the brief profile of her accomplishments.

He notes that Mrs. Maioho has shown her eoneem and dedication to the welfare of the general Hawaiian community by serving the past three years as a member of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Culture/Education Committee and participates actively in the development of grants and educational projects. She has also demonstrated leadership ability by serving as recording secretary for the Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors for eight years, being responsible for the archives of the 'ahahui.

On many occasions, she has performed beyond what was required of her position, demonstrating the extra effort, involvement and commitment of a genuine leader," writes Paishon. As Mauna 'Ala curator, Mrs. Maioho serves the Hawaiian community to the best of her ability by sharing her expertise with school tours, senior citizen groups, out-of-state dignitaries and anyone else who may be interested in furthering their knowledge of this area of Hawaiiana. She has also aided many of the Hawaiianorganizations who have held ceremonies at Mauna 'Ala, providing logistics, time and even money. Mrs. Maioho has also assisted Hawaiians in researching their genealogies, referring them to places where the

actual records could be found or recommending other sources to obtain the desired information. Many have continued to keep in contact with her whieh is a reflection of the gratitude they feel toward her for the help, time and effort she provided them. This outstanding Hawaiian has also contributed by

example and commitment to her community and its people by being an active member of the Nanaikapono club for 16 years, having served as past secretary and board member. Waren (spelled with one "r"), described as one who is "always there" on every project, was nominated by President Jacqueline E. Judd of Ainahau O Kaleponi. "His generous contribution of himself and talents is totally unselfish, ever constant, with no thought of rec-

ognition and a completely humble attitude," Mrs. Judd notes in her nomination application. "It ean be a work party, planning session, fundraiser, running errands, whatever he ean do, you ean find Terry always there," she added. Waren has been a diligent supporter of Hawaiian business people, encouraging them to prosper and seeking the kokua of the Hawaiian community in participating as customers of their products.

Mrs. Judd further goes on: "He has encouraged the sports and garment vendors in the Hawaiian community and was the main thrust in fostering their products to our club. His awareness of today's economy is an asset to our club where he serves as our treasurer and his profession in the field of finance has continualIy lent itself to our benefit this past year in his constant striving for our eeonomie well-being. Terry's financial guidance assures us that we are headed in the right direction with our financial transactions and the encouragement of our business people. Terry's leadership has been manifested this year in his election as our treasurer. His astute record-keeping and efforts to keep the membership always informed of our financial status in writing is commendable. He displays

his leadership even further in his availability and services to the club, taking on many hands-on projects, perpetuation of our culture in the making of Hawaiian musical implements, kapa implements, ceremonial aecouterments, Hawaiian arts and crafts, etc., always carrying the project to complete fruition."

In addition to being his club's treasurer, Waren also serves on the National Association of Tax Accountants. His success in life is evidenced by his love of family, a love that permeates into his friends. Allen Kanoa is a board member of the Queen Emma club who is director of what may be the only youth group among Hawaiian Civic Clubs — Na Opio O Emmalani. He has conducted and demonstrated Hawaiian games at the 1986 Ho'ikeike and the Prince

Lot Hula Festival. He has introduced many implements and taught Na Opio members how to make kamani nut oil, Hawaiian dolls and other Hawaiian products. He teaches at the Hawaii Nature Center in Makiki and makes ancient Hawaiian clothing, researching his subject matter very thoroughly. Kanoa also lectures on the personal hygiene of the ancient Hawaiian women and during the six-month period of January to July this year he demonstrated Hawaiian arts and crafts at Pier 10 every other Saturday. This is what Betty Ogata, Queen Emma president, has to say about Kanoa:

"He always gives fully of himself, his talent and knowledge of the Hawaiian culture, its ways and lifestyle. He is frugal, making use of resources all around him. He is open and caring and unselfishly gives of his time towards the benefit of the club. He brings learning to the club members with new and innovative ideas. He teaches our young on the ways and life of our ancestors and instills in them a feeling of being proud and a knowledge of understanding the ancient Hawaiian pēople. He is truly outstanding in his overall feeling of Aloha."

Lydia Namahana Maioho, Outstanding Hawaiian

Terry Waren, Outstanding Non-Hawaiian

Allen Kanoa, Outstanding HCC Member