Saturday Briefing

By Una Murray  

The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji was one of 40 teams participating in this year’s Fiji Hotel Workers

The Outrigger men’s team playing against Likuliku Resort in the quarterfinals

Volleyball Tournament. As one of the tournament officials, I was thrilled to be a part of this exciting event. This year, the tournament was held at Nassau Park in Levuka. Fiji Hotel Workers Volleyball Association President Jack Stark said, “We decided to take the tournament to Levuka to help tourism in the old capital, as most hotel workers have not been to this paradise. The association would also like to contribute to the skills and knowledge of volleyball, especially in schools and with youth in the villages.” Read the rest of this entry

By Marie Tabios-Montano

Executive Chef William Trask building the Haunted House

Executive Chef William Trask, along with his culinary crew at the Keauhou Beach Resort, implemented a special Halloween event with employee and guest participation.

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By Ted Hardie

Neil Murakami

It is with pleasure that I join Human Resources in congratulating Neil Murakami on his promotion as the new General Manager of the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk.

Neil’s hospitality career started in 1992 at the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber hotel, where he earned much of his experience and climbed the ladder to become the Front Office Manager in 2005.

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By Una Murray

The Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji (FOR) holds monthly celebrations to honor outstanding employees and recognize members of our vuvale (family) who have celebrated birthdays. This month, we also celebrated the 8th Anniversary of the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji.

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By Jerry Dolak

The 24th Annual Law Enforcement & Security Appreciation Luncheon was held on October 30, with 400 Law Enforcement and Security Officers and supporters in attendance. Hawaii’s United States Attorney Edward H. Kubo Jr. gave the keynote speech. The theme for the luncheon was the ongoing and continually increasing collaboration between Law Enforcement Agencies and Private Security. Thirty officers from Federal, Military, County, and Private Industry received awards for being their respective agency’s “Top Cop.”

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By Mel Kaneshige

Barbara Campbell

Please join me in congratulating Barbara Campbell, who was presented with the 2008 SCOTY (Shopping Center of the Year) Award at the Retail Merchants of Hawaii conference and awards luncheon held October 30. Barbara was recognized for her leadership and ongoing contributions to Hawaii’s shopping center industry. This award will join the Governor’s Ho‘okela Award for Exemplary Service that Barbara won last year at the annual Retail Merchants of Hawaii luncheon.

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By Dr. Richard R. Kelley

The people have spoken. After overcoming unbelievable odds, Hawaii-born and -raised Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States, and the first person of color to hold that position – a historic first, and a gratifying one to all those, whatever their political persuasion, who believe in this nation’s promise of equal opportunity for all.

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Marianne Thesken

Dale Verkaaik, Dianne Newman, Sherry Oyamot, and Donna King

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation Resort (KPR) employees’ gathered for the First Annual Halloween Breakfast Bash. It was a potluck event and hosted by their very own Housekeeping Department. Executive Housekeeper Donna King supplied the delicious pancakes, and everyone brought lots of trick-or-treats. It was a great way to celebrate Halloween.

Ed Horner and Donna King offering a Halloween cake treat

Julia Tambio giving the office a Halloween flair