Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 6, 1 June 2016 — Page 21 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]
The Probate Court appointed a Trustee Screening Committee to nominate three candidates to be considered by the Court for appointment as a Trustee for the Estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop. The Screening Committee solicited applications from active leaders who possess a deep sense of commitment and the ability to ensure Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's vision and legacy are perpetuated into the future. After reviewing resumes and vision statements of 70 applicants, and conducting personal interviews with semi-ftnalists, the Screening Committee has determined that the following three finalists'(listed in alphabetical order) best meet the Probate Courf s requirements and desirable qualities and characteristics: KAMANAMAIKALANI BEAMER MAENETTE K.P. AH NEE-BENHAM C. KANOELANI NAONE The Probate Court required candidates to possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: • Business administration • Finance and investment • Strategic planning and policy setting • General areas of interest including education, law, finance, or especially relevant background in governance As well as: • A recognized reputation of integrity and good character • The capacity to fulfill the responsibilities of a fiduciary under trust law • Respect for and from the community • Consistent and active leadership in the the community at large with specific emphasis on issues impacting the wellbeing of the people of Hawaii • A history of success in business, linanee, or related areas • A formal education • Outstanding personal traits including Hawaiian values such as pono (to be moral and proper), 'imi 'ike (to seek knowledge), īaiūima (to work cooperatively), lokomaika 'i (to share), na'au pono (to possess a deep sense ofjustice), malama (to care for eaeh other), and ha 'a ha 'a (to be humble). • Willingness and sincerity to uphold the purposes of the Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate as stated in Pauahi's Will and Codicils