2010 – A Year in Review

January
At a glance …

• Peter Hopgood was named the General Manager of Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji.
• The OHANA Waikiki East bid a fond aloha to Yuk Hong Lee, who retired after 21 years of dedicated service.
• Teri Orton assumed the position of Vice President, Condominium Resort Marketing, TJ Oesterling was named General Manager of The Kapalua Villas, and Dina McCallion was appointed as Director of Sales – Maui.
• Lauren Cole was recognized for being the first graduate of Australia’s Outrigger Academy, an affiliate of Outrigger University.
• All 12 staff from Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji won medals in the Fiji Salon Culinaire Awards, including Aruna Devi who won a gold medal for her sensational curry dish.
• Outrigger employees were honored at the 20th annual Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association’s Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards ceremony.
• Outrigger honored its Employees of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter 2009.
• The Outrigger Guam Resort, OHANA Oceanview Guam, and the OHANA Bayview Guam introduced the concept of CARE:  Create A Remarkable Experience at their quarterly celebration.
• Darren Shaw was appointed as General Manager of Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas in Thailand.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• Taxes on travelers to Honolulu are not low, contrary to the headline on eTurboNews stating “Report ranks Honolulu tax burden for travelers lowest.” He further pointed out that Hawaii’s GET is in reality a tax on a tax which he summarized as a “sneak attax.”
• A special blessing and festive luncheon was held to celebrate the official welcome of The Kapalua Villas to the Outrigger ‘ohana.
• Fond memories were shared about Ray Kanemori, a 36-year veteran of Outrigger, who passed away after an unfortunate accident.
• The success story about veteran hotelier Mike Leven, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, which owns and operates the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main reason for the stay at the Venetian was to celebrate Max Sword’s marriage to Mona Wood.

February
At a glance …

• David Carey presented the manifesto of three former governors and Governor Lingle’s State of the State address calling for major changes in public education. He summarized that we need to let our legislators know we support making the governor and principals accountable and to give children more time in the classroom.
• The OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber gathered to bid aloha to Monica Padunan, who retired after 22 years of dedicated service.
• David Carey stressed the importance of aggressively marketing Hawai‘i to maintain our fair share of business, which will in turn bolster the economy and boost tax revenue.
• Outrigger Twin Towns Resort employees created “Our Family Wall,” to learn more about each other and to develop a stronger bond within their ‘ohana.
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji held their monthly recognition and awards ceremony and shared their yearly tradition of the Outrigger Community Bula Spirit with the less fortunate.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• President Obama’s statements discouraging group travel and the negative repercussions it has had on the travel industry and the millions of people who work in the industry.
• That both he and Dr. Chuck Kelley have dyslexia and how one out of every five people have some form of this condition.

March
At a glance …

• Fourteen employees were honored for the 2009 Po‘okela Excellence in Leadership Awards.
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji received awards for the Best Deluxe Accommodation and the highly coveted Frontliner of the Year award.
• Dr. Chuck Kelley highlighted how the Outrigger team did an outstanding job on the day the tsunami was to have hit the islands.
• Outrigger presented three Excellence in Safety Awards for the First Quarter.
• The Outrigger Reef on the Beach donated $300 to the USO Hawaii from coins collected from their “wishing well.”
• Employees from the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji held a special celebration for their ongoing commitment to the community and also presented employee awards for February.
• Dr. Chuck Kelley pointed out that the language in the Health Care Reform Bill is not clearly written which poses difficulties for people who are asked to provide opinions about the bill.
• Outrigger honored twelve Supervisors who received their Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS) designation and one Supervisor who received her Certified Front Desk Manager (CFDM) designation from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA).
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji announced the launch of their new Meimei Nanny Service April 1.
• Outstanding employees from Kaua‘i were recognized and honored at the Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association’s Kaua‘i Chapter 13th Annual Mālama Awards.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The Outrigger ‘ohana paid tribute to Marie Casciato,  Dr. Kelley’s Personal Assistant and Saturday Briefing Editor, who passed away unexpectedly.
• The ramifications if the “Obamacare” bill is passed and how important it is for us to let our Congressional Senators and Representatives know our feelings about this matter.
• The positive impact to Hawai‘i’s economy from students who came for vacation during the spring break.

April
At a glance …

• Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas celebrated their employees of the month.
• Employees at the Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk bid aloha to Ismile Espaniola Jr., who retired after three years of dedicated service.
• Employees of the O-CE-N Bali by Outrigger celebrated Purnama Sasih Kedasa, an annual religious ceremony in conjunction with their second anniversary.
• Outrigger Twin Towns Resort welcomed back Niel Mason to the Outrigger ‘ohana as General Manager.
• Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort joined forces with Laguna Resorts Phuket, Phuket Marine Biological Center, and the Royal Thai Navy to host the 17th Annual Sea Turtle Release Ceremony.
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji honored outstanding employees for the month of March.
• Outrigger Enterprises Group honored employees for the First Quarter 2010.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The Faessler Family, whose hospitality tradition goes back over 90 years and their hotels’ success due to their customer focus.
• The solutions to our budget crisis by doing the right thing and getting serious about cutting expenses rather than raising taxes or raiding special purpose funds.
• The history of Outrigger entertainment under the leadership of Fran Kirk and the announcement that World Class Entertainment would be the new producer for the Main Showroom of the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach.
• How the Travel and Tourism industry is particularly susceptible to disruptions, such as natural disasters, and mentioned the extraordinary performance by our employees in response to the tsunami that was have to hit Hawaii in February. He also congratulated the employees of the First Quarter.

May
At a glance …

• OHANA Waikiki East employees gathered to bid aloha to Rui Xiu Lin Li who retired after 23 years of service.
• Kona Hawaiian Resort goes green by planting an organic garden and replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• General Manager Peter Hopgood of Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji, together with the Paramount Chief, other chiefs, and resort staff marked the declaration for a Crime-Free province of Nadroga and Navosa.
• A new series of the Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a 6-Paddles Process will begin with the relaunch of Paddle 1, themed “Celebrating Who We Are – We are a family of individuals working together joyfully to attain our goals and aspirations.”
• The Allen R. Johnson/Roy C. Kelley Architectural Research Travel Scholarship was presented to three outstanding students.
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji honored outstanding employees for the month of April.
• Outrigger Enterprises Group sponsors the Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival with a promotional booth and several Hawai‘i top entertainers on the festival stage.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts held the 2nd Annual Kani Ka Pila Talent Search, held in conjunction with the first Nā Hōkū O Hawai‘i Music Festival.
• Nine students majoring in Hospitality received the Estelle Louise Kelley Scholarship at the Kapi‘olani Community College Hospitality and Tourism 5th Annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet.
• Outrigger Laguna Phuket announced Hosts of the Month.
• Karen Emoto joined the Outrigger ‘ohana as Administrative Assistant.
• Robert McConnell was announced as the new General Manager for Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach.
• Outrigger ‘ohana, family, and friends participated in the 32nd Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts sponsored the 5th Annual Hawai‘i Book and Music Festival.
• Susan Kaui Koehler joined the Outrigger ‘ohana as Director of Sales and Marketing for Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk®.
• OHANA Waikiki West employees gathered to bid aloha to Min Hong Kang, who retired after 29 years of dedicated service.
• Dr. Chuck Kelley described how Outrigger Enterprises is leading the way in green programs.
• Outrigger Reef on the Beach was the hotel sponsor for Hawai‘i’s First Stand-up Paddle Festival.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The memories and effects of the Vietnam War to the Outrigger Hotel business, his family, and employees and now 35 years later, the possibility for an opening of an Outrigger or OHANA Hotel in Vietnam.
• The potential merger of United and Continental Airlines and the impact on Travel and Tourism across the Pacific.
• The great hotel benefits for Outrigger Employees available to employees beginning immediately upon hire.

June
At a glance …

• Puli ‘Ohana, a group of four family members, was selected as the winner of the 2nd Annual Kani Ka Pila Talent Search.
• Dr. Chuck Kelley talked about the highlights of the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium and how we can show our continued support and appreciation.
• As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility commitment, the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas participated in the Mangrove Tree Planting activity.
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji recognized the vuvale’s (family’s) hard work during the month of May.
• Kaipo Ho shared the history of King Kamehameha I in honor of Kamehameha Day on June 11.
• Alex Chapman joined the Outrigger ‘ohana as GM of the Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa in Australia.
• Condolences were shared about the sudden loss of Denis O’Brien, who worked for Outrigger Reservations Center.
• Summer Interns rotated through various properties as part of Outrigger’s Summer Intern Program.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts was the proud sponsor of the inaugural Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawai‘i.
• Employees of the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber gathered to bid aloha to Consolacion Tomas and Clarita Pagtulingan who both retired.
• The Outrigger Reef on the Beach was presented with the prestigious WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Award as “Best New Resort or Major Renovation in Hawaii.”
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji provided two weeks of Food & Beverage and Housekeeping training to young adults who did not complete their education and are unemployed.
• Outrigger held a One Million HawaiianMiles Sweepstake online promotion to draw attention to our presence within the growing realm of social media.
• Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona ‘ohana shared their words of aloha to long-time employee Jim Griffin, Chief of Security, who retired at the end of the month.
• Sophie Secombe joined Outrigger’s Australia Properties as Conference Sales Executive, just in time for the August 1 opening of the Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa Noosa.
• A Loco Moco Smack Down event was held to kick off the best Loco Moco contest at Waikiki Beach Walk®, plus a few neighboring eateries.
• The First Annual Hawai‘i Steel Guitar Festival was held at Waikiki Beach Walk® with free seminars on the history of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar and how to build one.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• His trip to China and how things have changed since the last time he was there 20 years ago.
• How Outrigger will be active in the growth of China’s hotel industry and Southeast Asia.
• Part of his trip to China, which was the exciting city of Shanghai, and his hope that direct Shanghai flights start soon. It would be a boost to our business and easier access for us to see their breathtaking growth.

July
At a glance …

• The Outrigger ‘ohana welcomed Juliann Saito, Director of Taxation; Oliver Maokhamphieu, Executive Chef, Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa; Danette Bolosan, Administrative Assistant, Hospitality Services; and Deaner Snively, Sales Manager, Culture and Education at the Keauhou Beach Resort.
• The relaunch of the Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a 6-Paddles kicked-off with Paddle 1.
• OHANA Waikiki East Hotel received the second quarter outstanding safety recognition award.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement to build the five-star Outrigger Vinh Hoi Bay Resort and Spa.
• Outrigger Asia received a license to establish its Regional Operating Headquarters in Phuket.
• Simeon Miranda joined the Outrigger ‘ohana as General Manager for the Airport properties.
• Outrigger Kanaloa Grounds and Landscaping department received an excellence in Commercial Maintenance award from the Hawai‘i Island Landscape Association.
• Outrigger Little Hastings Street opened ahead of schedule.
• Utako Furushima joined the Outrigger ‘ohana as Director Sales & Marketing-Japan.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts welcomed new and returning members to the new Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa Noosa Executive Team.
• Outrigger Enterprises Group honored employees for the Second Quarter 2010.
• David Carey explained Outrigger’s current direction, best summarized with the phrase “Many Brands, One ‘Ohana.”
• Outrigger Reef on the Beach celebrated Paddle 2: Celebrating Where We Come From with their “Flavors of the Reef.”
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts received three prestigious awards from the Public Relations Society of America.
• Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation employees celebrated Paddle 2 with traditional Hawaiian games and crafts.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The importance of remembering our uniformed men and women from the U.S. and other countries, as they risk their lives fighting for our freedom.
• The exciting milestone of Outrigger’s expansion into the thriving Asian market with the agreement to codesign and manage a luxury resort in Vietnam at Vinh Hoi Bay.
• The role of women in leadership and how the lives of Amelia Earhart, Estelle L. Kelley, Ma Wood, Lennie Muttick Sorenson, Pat Kelley, and Jane Kelley were interconnected.
• His trip to the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming and how the community was involved. The locals there say its “the Cheyenne thing to do,” but he said that it’s another way of saying “Tourism Is Everybody’s Business!”

August
At a glance …

• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts supported the 28th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival.
• Outrigger Little Hastings Street Noosa participated for the first time in a successful “Multi-Cultural Week.”
• Outrigger announced an agreement with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) to re-brand the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber hotel as a flagship Holiday Inn Resort®.
• Outrigger bid a fond aloha to Marilyn Honda, who retired after 27 years of dedicated service.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts was featured on the local television show Local Ventures.
• The Corporate Office celebrated Paddle 2 with food and cultural activities from around the world in sixty minutes.
• Outrigger Kiahuna was voted “Kaua‘i’s Best Place to Work,” placed third in the Kaua‘i’s Best Hotel/Resort, and their Moir Gardens received the honor of “Kauai’s Best Garden.”
• Outrigger Hotels was a sponsor of the Made in Hawaii Festival.
• Dr. Chuck Kelley explained the new company-sponsored benefit for the monthly bus pass.
• Outrigger Reef held a partner event with Alaska Airlines and with industry friends, colleagues, and media for the Morris Visitor Publications launch of the new in-room book Islands of Outrigger, as well as the premier of the new programming on Outrigger Television.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and a glimpse into what it may have been like to be in the hospitality industry in the “Wild West” a century ago.
• The reflagging of the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber to the Holiday Inn® Waikiki Beachcomber Resort and the amazing parallels between Outrigger founder Roy Kelley and his counterpart at the Holiday Inn chain, Kemmons Wilson.
• Hawaii’s hospitality industry and how it has been busy this summer. By creating great experiences for our guests, we can see these guests return as well as their friends and relatives.

September
At a glance …

• David Carey highlighted his trip with Mel Kaneshige to Vietnam for the official signing celebration of the Outrigger Vinh Hoi Bay Resort and Spa in Quy Nhon.
• Outrigger participated in the annual Duke’s OceanFest with close to 900 ocean athletes competing in various events with proceeds going to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation.
• The popular “Call the Coach” radio show with UH Warrior Football Coach Greg McMakin and ESPN 1420’s Bobby Curran held at Kani Ka Pila Grille and broadcast live when the team is in town.
• Two employees at Outrigger Laguna Phuket received top scores for learning English from the Banyan Tree Academy.
• Outrigger Reef and the Dream Foundation helped to make 95-year old WWII veteran Francis Borrell’s dream come true with a visit to the USS Missouri battleship on the 65th anniversary of the victory over Japan.
• OHANA Waikiki East celebrated Paddles 1 and 2 with a multi-cultural feast and entertainment.
• Team members from Outrigger Enterprises Group, Embassy Suites®-Waikiki Beach Walk®, and Waikiki Beach Walk® held a reception, rally, and autograph session for the Waipi‘o Little League team in celebration of their 2010 United States Little League World Series Championship.
• Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji was one of the sponsors of the inaugural best of Fiji Rugby Sevens Tournament.
• Following a successful inaugural year, Keauhou Beach Resort hosted the 2nd annual Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon.
• Outrigger Laguna Phuket received official recognition from Phuket Governor Mr. Wichai Praisa-ngob for their Drug-Free Workplace initiatives.
• Outrigger Hospitality Specialists enjoyed a Travel Agent Ali‘i weekend at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach.
• The prestigious Spa Design of the Year Award (Oceania) was won by Fiji’s five-star Outrigger on the Lagoon – Resort’s Bebe Spa Sanctuary.
• Kona Hawaiian’s Devin “Ali‘i” Keanaaina walked away with top honors at the 19th Annual Clyde “Kindy” Sproat Falsetto and Story Telling Competition.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The speech he gave to the Southeast Tourism Society’s annual meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, with the central point being “Tourism is Everybody’s Business.”
• Our Housekeepers, “Ambassadors Extraordinary,” who turn in extraordinary performances day after day.
• The dangers and steps to take to protect our ‘ohana and their families from the flu.

October
At a glance …

• “Rudy Maxa’s World” was broadcast from the Outrigger Reef on the Beach.
• Outrigger Little Hastings Street & Spa Noosa received a 5-star rating by Australia and New Zealand’s AAA Tourism, together with an eco-friendly Green Star.
• The Outrigger/OHANA Employee Health Fair was a great success with 400 employees in Waikīkī attending.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts saluted our 2010 First Quarter Years of Service honorees.
• Our Central Reservations Contact Center in Denver was recognized and celebrated during National Customer Service Week.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji reveled in their sponsorship of the Nadroga Stallions Rugby Team.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji recognized their employees of the month.
• The Outrigger Laguna Phuket was awarded a PATA Gold Award for its pre-opening marketing campaign.
• The Outrigger Laguna Phuket celebrated their annual “Staff Party 2010” Hollywood style.
• The Outrigger Guam Resort hosted trainees and interns, providing opportunities for development and growth for those interested in the hospitality industry.
• Jean Rolles was honored by the Japan-American Society of Hawai‘i for her promotion and preservation of the important relationship between Hawai‘i and Japan.
• Outrigger Laguna Phuket congratulated their Host of the Quarter.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji participated in the Annual Sigatoka Bilibili Race, in its 26th year.
• The Outrigger Guam Resort held various safety training sessions in the practice of the Inafa’maolek value of Adilanto (progress.)
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts celebrated Employees of the Third Quarter 2010.
• The OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber celebrated its fifth birthday!
• The Outrigger Guam Resort welcomed their newest members to the familia.
• The Outrigger Laguna Phuket joined in the Vegetarian Festival by offering fruit and vegetables to honor the “Chinese Gods Street Procession.”
• The Outrigger Laguna Phuket girls volleyball team made it to the finals.
• Outrigger employees and friends helped Race for the Cure – in support of a cure for breast cancer.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts salutes 2010 Second and Third Quarter Years of Service honorees.
• The Fiji Royal Police Band entertained at the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji.
• Outrigger Enterprises Group celebrated Princess Ka‘iulani’s 135th birthday with a special ceremony.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• His recent trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg, predicting we will soon start to hear Russian spoken in the lobbies of our properties, particularly in Thailand.
• Recognized members of our ‘ohana who passed significant milestones of excellent service in the First Quarter of 2010.
• The big impact the Ironman Triathlon has on Hawai‘i and how lucky we are to have the event in our state now for 32 years, bringing us economic benefits, wonderful job opportunities, and being an extremely generous foundation to many nonprofit groups in Hawai‘i.
• The importance of voting in this year’s election, emphasizing that we should take time to honor those who have given of their time and sometimes their lives to protect our right to select our leaders in free elections in the U.S.A.
• And honored more of our longtime employees who have had a part in our record of success.

November
At a glance …

• The serene side of Waikīkī was rocked by a hauntingly delightful Pacific Business Connection Mahalo Party and Trade Show at the Outrigger Luana Waikiki.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji congratulated their employees of the month with a celebration.
• Waikiki Beach Walk® bopped with the Halloween spirit to the sounds of The Tradewinds, A Touch of Gold, and Eight0Eight.
• The Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation and Outrigger Reef on the Beach each had their own Halloween festivities to jump start the holiday season.
• Dr. Chuck Kelley recapped the ceremony celebrating the change of brand at the OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber Resort to the Holiday Inn® Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, bringing substantial benefits to both the property and its employees.
• The ‘ohana from the Outrigger Waikiki and OHANA Waikiki Malia completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, qualifying them to help save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives.
• The Outrigger Laguna Phuket celebrated and honored employees of the month.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji volleyball teams dominated the Fiji Hotel Workers Volleyball Association tournament.
• Paddle 3, Celebrating What We Do, was celebrated by Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Outrigger Napili Shores, The Kapalua Villas, Outrigger Royal Kahana, Outrigger Maui Eldorado, Outrigger Aina Nalu, Outrigger Palms at Wailea, and Company Services. Photos highlighted the various activities held throughout the company.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to manage two new waterfront resorts located at the Port of Airlie at Airlie Beach in North Queensland.
• Many of our Supervisors and Managers completed Outrigger’s Management Fundamentals training program after a lot of hard work and intense studying.
• The Rainbow Warriors claimed the 47th Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic title!
• Chef Glenn Galligan and the Embassy Team dished it up at the KCC Farmers’ Market.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• His sadness at the death of James MacArthur, who played “Danno” on TV’s original Hawaii Five-0 series, and shared his personal friendship with he and his wife, H.B.
• His trip to Fiji, where he, David Carey, and Kathy Kelley Carey helped our resort celebrate its 10th anniversary and how it was an amazing and wonderful experience.
• Ruthann Yamanaka and Dr. Chuck Kelley explained how
• T. Rowe Price will help employees “Save for a Rainy Day.”
• Barry Wallace congratulated Outrigger for receiving the top score in customer satisfaction across all hotel segments from Market Metrix, a company that has been helping leading hospitality companies turn feedback into performance. Results were from their Third Quarter 2010 Hospitality Index Results and included the legendary Disney
• organization’s
• Disney Vacation Club!
• Allan Yeung wins a Zoofari private party – just one of the many reasons Outrigger is a great place to work and grow!
• Outrigger Waikiki celebrates Thanksgiving with departmental displays of what they see as Thanksgiving in Hawai‘i.
• Hula Grill Waikiki honors Queenie Dowsett with their I Ola Mau Ka Hula recognition.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji honors their employees of the month with a celebration.

December
At a glance …

• The stirring sounds of Hawaiian chants interspersed with didgeridoos resonated throughout the grounds of Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa Noosa, celebrating our official opening on November 18.
• Outrigger Hotels & Resorts and the Kani Ka Pila Grille got into the holiday spirit by joining with Manoa DNA in their annual toy drive benefiting Hawai‘i’s families in need.
• The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji vuvale (family) celebrated the holidays with Father Christmas. Festive and colorful photos were shared.
• Outrigger bid Aloha to Siu Sum Lai after 21 years of dedicated service.
• The Outrigger ‘ohana enjoyed a Holiday Ho‘olaulea with an exceptional showcase of talent.
• Condolences and sympathies were shared on the passing of Martha LaBenz, thirty-year Outrigger Activities employee.
• The Outrigger Reef on the Beach Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony kicked off the holiday season with music and dance.
• The Saturday Briefing staff gets a “new baby,” that ups the copy quality of our weekly employee newsletter.

Dr. Kelley highlighted …

• The outstanding year at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport and his appreciation for their support of our men and women of our nation’s armed services.
• That there were a lot of civilians killed during the Pearl Harbor attack, sharing his family’s personal story 69 years ago.
• The 38th running of the Honolulu Marathon and how everybody wins when the Honolulu Marathon is in town!