Monthly Archives: April 2001

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A Barber’s Tale – A Close Shave and Other Memorable Snippets

One of the finest hotels in Denver is the Brown Palace Hotel, a historic five-diamond property that has catered to the world’s most influential people for many years. Countless stars, dignitaries and highly visible power brokers have enjoyed the first-class … Read More.

Ho’ola Awards

Ho’ola is derived from the Hawaiian word ‘ola, which means life, health, well-being, salvation, as well as to spare, to save and to heal.Outrigger EastLorna Palos, Brian Sasaki, Shin-Ling Vat, Paul Takahashi, Alvin Takeshita and Derrick TeradaLate in the evening … Read More.

Employees of the Quarter Honored – 1st Quarter 2001

The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the Outrigger Reef’s Diamond Head Terrace on Tuesday, April 24, to honor and recognize Employees of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2001. Barry Wallace, Bitsy Kelley and Department Heads extended their congratulations and … Read More.

Mildred Courtney Honored by the National Guard

Mildred Courtney was taken completely by surprise at the Employee of the Quarter awards ceremony when Lt. Col. Edwin A. Vincent of the Air National Guard and Lt. Col. Ray Jardine of the Army National Guard presented her with the … Read More.

Private-Public Partnerships in Education

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has given $225 million in K-12 education and $1.3 billion in scholarships, just announced a grant to Denver’s Manual High School as part of an effort to improve large public high schools with … Read More.

Just Dreaming – If I Ran Hawaii’s Public School System

The good news is that the strike by Hawaii’s public school teachers is over, and 182,000 students are back in school, hoping to make up what they missed during their unexpected 19-day vacation. Outrigger and OHANA employees in Hawaii will … Read More.

Outdoor Movies at Outrigger Cairns Resort

The friendly team at the Outrigger Cairns Resort, in Australia’s tropical north Queensland, is gearing up for movie madness when it launches nightly outdoor movies this May, in conjunction with its on-site restaurant and bar, the Court House Hotel.Set in … Read More.

Chef Leanne is one of Hawaii’s Top Chefs

When people ask who are some of Hawaii’s top chefs, the names Alan Wong, Roy Yamaguchi and George Mavrothalassitis usually come to mind. Well, add Outrigger Wailea Resort’s Executive Chef Leanne Kamekona to that list. Chef Leanne is one of … Read More.

Outrigger Waikiki’s “Hawaii’s Legends & Stories”

As part of our “Kalakaua Experience” culture program, the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach (OWK) now has monthly storytelling of Hawaii’s gods, goddesses and historic places. Our “Hawaii’s Legends & Stories” takes place in the OWK’s upper lobby at 7 … Read More.

42nd Annual Table Top Competition

On Saturday, April 7, the Outrigger Guam Resort’s Food & Beverage Division took part in the 42nd Annual Table Top Competition held by the Guam Council of Women’s Clubs at the Hyatt Regency Guam’s main ballroom. The Council uses the … Read More.