Perpetuate Hawaiian Culture  
 
Improve the lives of Hawaiians & our Kailua community   

 Established in 1959, KHCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Hawaiian culture, natural resources and its people.

Please join us for
An Evening with Senator Daniel K. Akaka
who will be sharing
his manaʻo on
"Doing things the Hawaiian Way,
with Aloha"

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

5pm refreshments & sign in
6pm program open
6:30pm Senator Akaka

Trinity Presbyterian Church
875 Auloa Road
Kailua

Inquiries can be made to Pohai Ryan,
230-3654, e.p.ryan@hotmail.com

 




Mahalo nui loa to everyone who helped support our
amazing Poi & Papale Luncheon of 2012!!!

A special mahalo to Kahu Yvonne Kaiahua, Hekili Kaiahua, Sandra Adamson, Dr. Paul Brennan, Michael Naho'opi'i, Kimo Tully, Kamuela Bannister, Mark Stride and Family, Ric Barboza, Tom Masterson, Aipa Cullen, Michael Douglas who volunteered with all their detailed labor, decorating assistance, and helping each committee chair make our " Poi & Papale" event become another great success.

 

Mahalo to Mid Pacific Country Club Chefs, Servers, and Staff once again provided an excellent Hawaiian Buffet Luncheon that everyone raved about.

 

A great Mahalo to the Entertainment that just added the frosting and ambiance to the event:

Mihana Souza

Herb Lee and the Hawaii Loa Trio

Kumu Hula Mapuana de Silva and Halau Mohala Ilima

Ekolu Makou, the Gora Sisters

 

And a great big Mahalo to all our Donors, Sponsors, and Contributors who made our Silent Auction, Raffle, and Country Store a reality to help us fundraise for our Scholarship and Restoration Programs:  A Cup of Tea-Darlene Pahed, Agnes Portuguese Bake Shop-Non de Mello, Aloha Aina Health Center-Mark Stride & Family, Aloha Salads/Kailua-Sara & Chris Lurfano, AMUSE & STAGE Restaurant/HDC-Thomas Sorenson, Antiques and Treasures-Mihye Cortese, Bead It/Kailua, Bertha Naho'opi'i, Big City Diner/Kailua, Bios Life Slim/Hawaii-Waynella McNeil & Tom Masterson, Bookends-Pat Banning, Chuck & Clara Burrows, Cinnamon's Restaurant-Puna Nam, Conservation Council for Hawaii-Marjorie Zigler, Delores Camacho, Down to Earth, Emma Spencer Style/Kailua-Uluhane Ho'okano, Eric Kane, Global Village, Haiku Veterinary Clinic-Sharman Elison DVM, Hardware Hawaii-Barry Prettyman, Hawaii Civic Club of Wahiawa-Kupuna Aloha Kekipi, Hui Ku Maoli Ola-Rick Barboza, John Fackrell, Kahu Ryan Kalama, Kailua Historical Society-Rev. Paul Brennan, Kailua Verde-Lilian McDonnell, Keiki O Ka'Aina/Parent Participation Preschool-Rona Rodenhurst, Kimo Tully, Ko'olau Pets/Plants/Ponds-Robert Lawrence, Kyote Designs-Kimberly Ruchaber, Lani Kai Bath & Body-Katie, Lomilomi Hana Lima-Kumu Brenda Mohalapua Ignacio, Mahina-Olivia Turner, Mike Naho'opi'i, Morning Brew-Peter, Nake'u Awai Designs-Nake'u Awai, Nancy & Alana Cullen, Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii-Maile Meyer, Nohea Gallery-Laurie Baron, Pamela Brummond, Picket Fence, Ronald & Caroline Amemiya, Segway of Hawaii/Kailua-Rick McMahon, Senator Pohai Ryan, Tea at 1024-Michelle Henry, Tom Masterson & wanella McNeil, Tupperware Hawaii -Brendan Akamu, Ululani Young, Waimea Williams, Windward Jewelers-Hella Allerstorfer-Meek, Whole Foods/Kailua-Dabney Gough, Yarn & Needlecraft/Strictly Christmas-Sylvia Kruse, YMCA/Windward-Bill Stone, and anyone that we may have missed.

 

Mahalo to our donors providing support to our Kupuna & Scholarships:  BS McEwen, Cheryl Ho, Cora Chai, Grace Miller, Kurt Kekuna, Jeanie Mai Napaepae, Melanie Hanohano, Monica Bacon, and Shirley Garcia.

 

Mahalo Nui Loa to our Ilima Sponsors:  Dr. Charles and Clara Burrows, Dr. Sharman Elison, Goldwings Aviation, and YMCA of Honolulu.

 

Welcome to our new members who joined during our Poi & Papale membership promotion:  Dr. Dean Nealson, Kalona Sharon Ortiz, Danielito Dagdagan and those that we may have missed.

 

"Poi & Papale" event improves each time we are able to have it which is held every other year.  This year 2012 "Poi & Papale" was another awesome event thanks to the following Poi and Papale Steering Committee Members who through many challenges and many hours persisted to make it happen:

 

Co-Chairs:                  Sharman Elison and Martha Yent

Decorations:              Ululani Young

Entertainment:          Ryan Kalama

KHCC Logo Items:    Nancy Cullen

Papale Parade:          Chuck Burrows

Prizes:                         Alana Cullen

Publicity:                     Lynn Carey

Silent Auction:           Clara Burrows

Slideshows:                Mina Elison

Assistants:                 Kahu Yvonne, Hekili Kaiahua, & Sandra Adamson

 

Please enjoy photos from our last Poi & Papale!

Honoring our Past Presidents: (left to right) Whitney & Hannie Anderson, Charles Rose, Ku'ulei Laughlin, Minoo Elison-Timm, and Ryan Kalama

Strutting their stuff, the Kane Papale Parade...

Wearing an original KHCC Choral Group mu'u, Abbie McGurn (left) and Bernie Baker enjoying the celebration

 

Hawai'i Loa entertains the crowd with their enchanting melodies old Hawai'i

Kanikapila led by Kanoelani Crowell

Kahu Roy Brooks offers Opening Pule

2012 Membership Application Forms

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Learn about KHCC's History--52 years and going on strong!