Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 10, 1 October 1992 — Civic club convention moves to Big Island in Iniki's wake [ARTICLE]

Civic club convention moves to Big Island in Iniki's wake

The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs is relocating its 33rd annual convention Nov. 11-15 to the Kona Surf hotel on the island of Hawai'i because Hurricane Iniki last month severely damaged Kaua'i hotels, including the Stouffer Waiohai Beach Resort in Po'ipū, Kaua'i, where the convention was scheduled. The Kaua'i district eouneil of civic clubs was to host to the event. In the wake of the hurricane, association president Jalna Keala and convention coordinator Walter Rodenhurstū, Jr. were fielding offers from hotels on Hawai'i and Maui whieh were eager for busi-

ness. Keala expressed eoneem for Kaua'i residents and club members affected by the storm. This year's convention theme is "'lmi Na'auao," whieh means "seek education, wisdom and knowledge." Activities will include election and installation of new association board officers, workshops on Hawaiian lā'au lapa'au (traditional medicine) and sovereignty, historic sites tours, sports activities and Hawaiian games, the annual choral group song contest, an 'aha 'āina (evening banquet), and a hoolaule'a with Hawaiian karaoke singing.