Monthly Archives: April 2003

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The Outrigger Reef Showed Kids a “Happy Easter”

On Easter Sunday, April 20, the Outrigger Reef was visited by the Easter Bunny during the Easter Egg Hunt held at the Voyagers Club sun deck. Over one hundred excited children, ages 2-12, signed up for this fun event and … Read More.

Ke ‘Ano Wa’a Team and Na Mea Ho’okipa of the Month March 2003

The Wailea Marriott, an Outrigger Resort honors its Na Hoku (Our Stars) Kanaka Kaulana (Our Famous People) for the month of March. All recipients and their nominators attended a luncheon in their honor at the Kumu Bar & Grill and … Read More.

Charlene Goo Promoted to Vice President – Operations, Pacific Region

I join Human Resources in congratulating Charlene Goo on her promotion to Vice President-Operations, Pacific Region, overseeing the Outrigger Guam Resort, OHANA Bayview, OHANA Oceanview and the Outrigger Marshall Islands Resort. Charlene replaces Cliff Olson, who, as I announced previously, … Read More.

Mel Kaneshige Natural Collaborative Leader

Not quite two weeks ago, Outrigger’s own Mel Kaneshige was honored as one of seven “Natural Collaborative Leaders” in Hawaii. The occasion was an April 14 luncheon at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel. The luncheon was the highlight of a … Read More.

Jared Jossem, 1942-2003

I was terribly saddened this week to learn of the passing of Jared Jossem, a wonderful friend and a hands-on, great attorney, who made important contributions in the area of Human Resources at Outrigger and OHANA hotels during the past … Read More.

Majuro, Marshall Islands

I really did not know what to expect on my first trip to Majuro in the Marshall Islands. Grant James, General Manager of the Outrigger Marshall Islands Resort, invited me down to familiarize myself with the hotel and the destination. … Read More.

Bien binidu gi Guahan! (Welcome to Guam!)

The Outrigger Guam Resort, the OHANA Oceanview Guam and the OHANA Bayview Guam welcomed three interns from the ASO Foreign Language Travel College, in Fukuoka, Japan. The interns, Anna Hoshuyama, Rie Higashi and Ayumi Iino will be with us for … Read More.

Aloha and Mahalo, Benjamin Lim

On April 15, the Outrigger ‘ohana gathered to bid aloha to Benjamin “Benny” Lim, who retired after 14 years of dedicated service. Perry Sorenson, Barry Wallace, Bill Brown, and Kimberly Agas expressed their appreciation on behalf of Outrigger Hotels & … Read More.

Guam’s Annual Host Appreciation Party

On April 4, the Outrigger Guam Resort, the OHANA Oceanview Guam and the OHANA Bayview Guam held their Annual Host Appreciation Party. The theme was Masquerade of the Decades. Each department was required to put on a skit or show … Read More.

Employee of the Quarter Honored – 1st Quarter 2003

,The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the Outrigger Reef’s Diamond Head Terrace on Tuesday, April 15, to honor and recognize Employees of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2003. Dr. Kelley, Perry Sorenson, Barry Wallace and Department Heads extended their … Read More.