September/October 2014 Edition 1, Volume 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Before you realize it, in the next three months or so… out with the old year and in with the New Year. There were many things that happen in 2014, some good things happen in our lives, as well as some not so good. We received several sad news of many of our family members and close friends who have passed on throughout 2014 as we said our final “Ahui Hou” until we meet again. Soon with the New Year of 2015 rapidly approaching us, what will happen next… we will never know what lies ahead in our future, only time will know? Next year will also bring several new changes within our Aha Hui O Na Maka’i Hauola Club. For starters, this will be Charles Duncan’s (newsletter editors) last issue of doing our club newsletters. He has done an excellent job for the past four years and has really put together a fabulous editorial newsletter by highlighting the activities and events, which our club members were involved with. He emailed all of our newsletters to members who have access to a computer and forwarding a copy to SHOPO to print copies for mailing to members who have no access to a computer. So that every club member, as well as those living in Hawaii and throughout the mainland will read about what is happing at home. Our sincere “MAHALO” from all of our Ohana to Charlie Duncan for all of his endless time and dedication of keeping us well informed of our current events and photos of our members. INSIDE THIS EDITION President’s Message Secretary’s Report Treasurer’s Report Next Pa’ina Lunchen Aloha Roll Call to Ohana Members Humor Column Last Edition Photo’s from 24th Hui Ana Hoolaulea The month of February 2015, is our General Membership Meeting which has not been decided where we will have our meeting (we will inform you of the location later). Several of our current staff and board of directors have decided not to run for another term. So keep in mind of who you would like to represent you in the next election. We need someone with new ideas and motivation skills to keep our spirits in a fun and happy mood. A Hui Hou! Malama Pono, Meke Aloha. Vernon Ka’ahanui 24th Hui Ana Hoolaulea Celebration: No club luncheon was scheduled for the month of August. Instead, members attended the Hui Ana’s 24th Hoolaulea Festivities on Friday August 1, 2014 at Pearl Harbor. The following are some of the members who attended. Roy Helepololei, Water Simao, Steven Burke, Augie Roback, James Sequin, Joy Aipolani, Keith Perry, Skippy Sweet, Clarence & Vi DeCaires, Charlie Duncan, David Heaukulani, Arthur Medeiros, Clyde Vierra, Kalani Simerson Chester Kahapea, Vernon Kaahanui, Hope Ah Loo, Donald Marumoto, Mitch & Mana Kiyuna, Bently Alama, Wayne Fergerstrom, Joesph Aveiro, Alice Ome, Dennis Appeles, Forrest Broome, Michael Hama, Danny Cappo, Kalono Johnson, Johneete & Varney Range, Francis Nobriga, Rodney Baptiste, Rene Matsuura, William Ornellas, George Gibbons, Glen Tomasu, Thomas Hutchinson, Donald “Big Red” Nielson, Kevin Thomas, Marietta Langer, Robert Schmidt, Jeff and Barbara Yamashita, John & Connie Collins, Al and Shirley Streck, Donald “Ned” Campbell, Mel Chastain, Sylvia Dawson, Donald & Twila Dias, Lee & Luci Donohue, Lloyd Faulkner, Glen Kamanao, Robert Miyasato, Rags Scanlan, Thomas Sherman and Philip Sunada. If I left anyone out, it was because list was created from memory and pictures taken by Alice and the gathering. Secretary Report: Secretary Johnette Range stated in order to keep an accurate up to date list on the membership, we need to hear from you if you are still interested in being a member or decline to continue your membership. If you are not sure of your current dues status you can contact any board member to determine if you are delinquent in your dues. Treasurers Report: Treasurer Richard Wyrgatsch, reported income of $150.56 cents for the month of August and $75 dollars in expenses, leaving a balance monthly balance of $75 dollars. The current Credit Union checking Account balance is $13128.09, with a Savings Account balance of $37 dollars. Special Christmas Luncheon in November : I mentioned in the July-August newsletter, that Pacific Woolen Company who has custom tailored all of our police officers’ uniforms since the early nineteen seventies have lost their contract bid and will no longer service the Honolulu Police Department, a new mainland company have won the contract and have already replaced Pacific Woolen’s Company. To show our appreciation to all the employees of Pacific Woolen, the Aha Hui O Na Maka’i Hauola Club will be honoring them in a special farewell luncheon. In conjunction, with our end of the year Christmas luncheon. This will be held at… Place: Ala Moana Hotel, “Hibiscus Ballroom” Address: 410 Atkinson Drive Day/Date: Saturday / November 29, 2014 Time: 10:00 am.-2:00 pm. Dress Code: Casual Attire Cost: Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) per person (for members & guest) Includes tax & gratuities Open Bar: No Host Cocktail Available Special menus have been selected especially for this event, including entertainment and door prizes give away. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 29, 2014. I am encouraging all fellow police officers’ and employees of the Honolulu Police Department, whether you are retired, still active or moved away from Oahu to other locations outside of the Hawaiian islands, to please join us in this special Aloha farewell luncheon. We are now collecting money for this event. Please make your check payable to “AHONMH” (Aha Hui O Na Maka’i Hauola) and send to AHONMH at P.O. Box 235675, Honolulu, Hawaii 96823-3511. The last day to send in your payments is no later than Friday November 7, 2014. We need to submit an accurate head count to finalize our reservations with Ala Moana Hotel by this date. No reservations will be accepted after November 7, 2014 and no reservations will be accepted at the door. Table setting of ten (10) people to a table. If you have a preference of whom you would like to sit with, please send us your list of names, that will be on your table, along with your payment and we will reserve a table for your group. A table of ten people (10) will cost $350.00. Members of HPRA, Keys and Whistle, Hawaii Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union, SHOPO, Aha Hui Ana, HPD Civilian Employees, Family and Friends of police officers, are all invited to this get together. We are expecting over 200 plus people, so please make your reservations early. For more information, please contact club President Vernon Kaahanui @ cell…277-4047 or email [email protected] We would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to SHOPO for their continues support in helping with this special event. SHOPO Finally, SHOPO wants to remind all Honolulu Police Officers retired and active members, about Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance. In today’s world health insurance or any type of insurance coverage can be a burden upon our family members if something would happen to you. It is so important to think ahead about having a plan that is just right for you. Here is an affordable plan that is prepared by SHOPO. In addition, many of our retirees do not realize that you may have a plan in existence and have forgotten about your insurance or who is your benefactor. Up date all of your insurance coverage, because your saviors’ may not known that there is a large sum of money to be claimed. For more information, contact Miss Lynn Sugihara at SHOPO office to up-date or apply for your benefits. Phone # (808) 847-4676. The Plans are: $150,000.00 for $6.00 per month $360,000.00 for $14.00 per month $610,000.00 for $23.00 per month Up to 70 years old. For an additional $2.00 per month you can carry a family plan. No medical history is required to sign up. ALOHA ROLL CALL TO MEMBERS OF OUR OHANA It is a sad occasion when someone who is so dear and so close to our heart has passed on in life. In celebration of their life for those who have recently been called back to our father’s grace, our condolences and prayers go out to their families. The following names have been recently added to the honor roll in the Kingdom of heaven, they are: Harold Kawamoto (84) passed away on July 31. 2014. Harold was a retired Lieutenant with the Honolulu Police Department. Aha Hui O Na Maka’i Hauola Established October 29, 1947 P.O. Box 235675 Honolulu, Hi 96823-3511 OFFICERS President – Vernon Kaahanui Ph: 808-277-4047 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary – Johnette Range Ph: 808-256-2389 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President – Chris Gaylord Ph: 808-239-4576/808-306-9833 E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer – Richard Wyrgatsch Ph: 808-486-0554/808-927-6317 E-mail: [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director – Bently Alama Ph.: 808-392-8363 E-mail: [email protected] Director – Charlie Duncan Ph: 808-393-4764 E-mail: [email protected] Director – Jeff Yamashita Ph: 808-677-0461/808-864-8902 E-mail: [email protected] Director – Joe Aveiro Ph: 808-395-1863 E-mail: [email protected] Director – Alice Ome Ph: 808-841-0088 E-mail: [email protected] Manny Barros (70) passed away on July 31, 2014. Manny was a retired Sergeant with the Honolulu Police Department, former Solo Bike Officer and worked in District 3 for a large part of his police career. Jens Magelssen (39) passed away on August 18, 2014. Jens was an Officer with the Honolulu Police Department assigned to District 5. Kawika Marques (43) passed away on August 4, 2014. Kawika was an Officer with the Honolulu Police Department assigned to District 7. Clyde Gouveia (66) of Captain Cook passed away on September 9, 2014. Clyde was a retired Corporal with the Honolulu Police Department. Last assigned to District 4. Joyce Nakagawa passed away on August 31, 2014. Joyce was assigned to the Records & Identification Division. Lincoln McCallum (80) of Kaneohe, passed away on September 19, 2014. Lincoln was a retired Officer with the Honolulu Police Department, a former Solo Bike Officer, last assigned to District 4. Blue Invasion II The second gathering of Honolulu Police Officers “Blue Invasion II”will be in Las t Vegas, Nevada a from October 15-20, 2014. For further information on the daily itinerary and social events, please contact Mr. Larry A. Rutkowski P.O. Box 905, Keaau, and Hi. 96749. Telephone (808) cell # 3835069 24th Hui Ana Hoolaulea Email: [email protected] Humor and Laughter: My granddaughter asked me what it was like to be old. So I told her “Put cotton in your ears and pebbles in our shoes. Smear Vaseline over your eyeglasses. And there you have it: Instant old Age” Senior citizens are the Nation’s Leading Carriers of Aids! Hearing Aids Band Aids Roll Aids Walking Aids Government Aids Most of All Monetary Aid to their Kids! And remember HIV (Hair is Vanishing) David Heaukulani, Arthur Medeiros, James DeFries, Manny Rezentes, Clyde Vierra, Kalani Simerson, and Chester Kahapea There you have it…. LAST EDITION: This edition of your newsletter will be my last and I would like to thank everyone for supporting your newsletter. Special mahalo to Vernon Kaahanui for his timely submittal of his message and much of the newsletter content and also to Alice Ome and Joe Aveiro for the pictures that they have shared with everyone. June and Robert Schmidt I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and say mahalo to Stan Cook, who is our webmaster. He donates and manages our website. It is through the website that many of our Blue Ohana on the mainland can stay in touch with what is happening in Hawaii. Finally it has been an honor being your newsletter editor for the past four years but it is time for someone else to step up and create and even better newsletter. SEE YA Charlie D. Roy Helepololei, Walter Simao and Steven Burke Newsletter Staff Editor – Charlie Duncan E-mail: [email protected] Photographer – Alice Ome Historian – Joe Aveiro Webmaster – Stan Cook E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://associationofpoliceclub.com Kevin Thomas, Joseph Aveiro and Marietta Langer Terrance Kong and Joy Aipolani Mike Hama and Forrest Broome Hope Ah Loo and Donald Marumoto Danny Cappo and Kalona Johnson Alfred Dela Cruz Clifford Kealoha, Marietta Langer, Larry Ramiscal and Robert Aton Frank Corpuz, Ben Awana and Tony Granito Aukake Dapitan, Johnette & Varney Range and Francis Nobriga Mitch Kiyuna, Bentley Alama, Aukake Dapitan and Joe Doughty Joe Lane, Glen Tomasu, William Ornellas, Debbie Wilson and A. Mariboho George Gibbons, with Thomas Hutchinson and Maggie Hirakawa in the background Mufi Hannemann, Alice Ome and Joe Ryan Bart Ravelo, Moana Higa & Frank Corpuz MAHALO FOR YOUR Wayne Saito, Francis Borges and James Sequin KOKUA IN THE PRINTING OF OUR NEWSLETTER Aha Hui O Na Maka’I Hauola P.O. Box 235675 Honolulu, Hi 96823-3511 SHOPO MAHALO FOR YOUR KOKUA