Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 15, Number 11, 1 Nowemapa 1998 — Page 14 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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When OHA was born at the 1978 Constitutional Convention, we knew that the critical goals we hoped for would not be achieved overnight. But that did not stop us. Since then, OHA has faced many, many challenges. We have had to fight for every resource, and for every right that has been secured or protected. Too often, we have fought with one another. But we have never lost our way. Now, on the eve of a new century, there is more reason than ever for Hawaiians to look for-

tliis is o u r time.

ward with strength and hope. In the last two years, a new generation of trustees infused OHA with energy, ideas, and a renewed sense of purpose. I joined my fellow kupuna trustee Billie Beamer to encour-

age new voices and bring inclusive leadership to the Board. Democracy has not always been neat and pretty. But change has given us the foundation to be stronger as a team than we would be as individuals. And at long last, we have compelled the State to sit down at the table to address long-awaited and long-neglected commitments to Hawaiians. This is our time. Experience, determination and commitment to our people — it is all I ean offer. Your vote will help me setde this important chapter in OHAs history, and begin the next century together. Mahalo. ELECT A. Frenchy DeSoto Trustee At Large This message sponsored by Friends 0f Frenchy DeSoto, A Committee, 85-1375 Ko'olina Street, Waianae, Hl 96792