2015-2016 Directors
Leilani Williams-Solomon, President
st
Deborah Ho’okano Nishijo, 1 VP
nd
Carter Siu, 2 VP
Jim Patterson, Secretary
Nelson Moku, Treasurer
Marlene Lum, Past President
Karl Veto Baker
Kainoa Casco
Denise Iseri-Matsubara
Richard Fernandez
Napua Harbottle
Claire Hughes
Joseph Lapilio
Robby Ostrem, Jr.
Kehaunani Shayler
David Soong
Naki Wilson
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 597
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809
Attention: Silent Auction Donation
Aloha mai kākou,
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As we celebrate our 40 Anniversary, the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you
to become a sponsor for our prestigious 2015 ‘Ō‘ō Awards Gala on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Hilton
Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The ‘Ō‘ō Award has become one of the most prestigious honors presented to outstanding Native
Hawaiians who, through their talents, have made significant contributions to improve our communities and
the well being of Native Hawaiians. The ‘ō‘ō itself is made from precious hardwoods firmly rooted in the
ʻāina. Today, the tool is used as NHCC’s symbol representing each honoree’s keen sense of firmly rooted
values, business acumen, skill, and dedication to service – key ingredients for sustaining success in modern
Hawai’i, while maintaining ancient traditions and values.
This year’s theme “ Ua lehulehu a manomano ka ‘ikena a ka Hawai'i ”, Great and numerous is the
knowledge of the Hawaiian people, is a belief that resonates throughout the generations. We draw upon the
mana‘o of our kūpuna to make choices that honor those who have sacrificed much in the past to pass on the
values and traditions that act as our cultural compass today.
We are proud to present the ‘Ō‘ō Award to the following honorees that have devoted their lives to
improving the health and well being of Hawaiians:

Warren K. Asing, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Fun Factory, Inc.
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Dr. S. Kalani Brady, Physician, Associate Professor, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, John A.
Burns School of Medicine

Vicky Holt Takamine, Cultural Practitioner, Founder and Executive Director, PA‘I Foundation,
Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima owner and kumu hula
The ‘Ō‘ō Awards Gala is NHCC’s premier fundraising event supporting programs for the Native Hawaiian
business community. In addition, we feature a silent auction to raise scholarship funds for Native Hawaiian
students. Besides venerating our honorees, the silent auction is one of the highlights of the evening!
We invite you to play an important role in the success of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce’s
scholarship fundraising efforts by providing a donation to our Silent Auction. One hundred percent of the
proceeds raised from the silent auction go to our Scholarship Fund. Last year NHCC was able to support
fifteen Hawaiian students in continuing their education at the post-secondary level, both locally and
nationally.
If you would like further information, please contact our Silent Auction Committee Chair, Napua
Harbottle at [email protected].
Mālama pono,
Leilani Williams-Solomon, President
st
Deborah Ho‘okano Nishijo, 1 Vice President
To strengthen Native Hawaiian business, professions and communities by building on a foundation of relationship, resources and Hawaiian values.
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 597
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809
RE: Silent Auction Donation
2015-2016 Directors
Leilani Williams-Solomon, President
st
Deborah Ho’okano Nishijo, 1 VP
nd
Carter Siu, 2 VP
Jim Patterson, Secretary
Nelson Moku, Treasurer
Marlene Lum, Past President
Karl Veto Baker
Kainoa Casco
Denise Iseri-Matsubara
Richard Fernandez
Napua Harbottle
Claire Hughes
Joseph Lapilio
Robby Ostrem, Jr.
Kehaunani Shayler
David Soong
Naki Wilson
39th ANNUAL ‘Ō‘Ō AWARDS SILENT AUCTION DONATION
Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City, State, and Zip Code: _________________________________________________________________
Contact person: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________ Email address: _________________________________________
How would you like your auction item described on the Auction form?
~ enter description of donation here ~
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Please check one: ______ I will mail item _____ I will drop off item _____NHCC to pick up item
Please email this form to [email protected] or mail to the address below by March 19th:
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 597
Honolulu, Hawaii 96809
Attn: Silent Auction
Print Form
We welcome auction items after the March 19th deadline; however, we encourage you to send your
donation(s) prior so we may list your generous contribution on our printed program.
For further information or questions, please contact Napua Harbottle, ‘Ō‘ō Silent Auction Chair, at
[email protected].
NHCC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization. Table or ticket purchases may be deductible as a business expense but are not eligible for charitable
contribution deductions. For questions on the deductibility of any amounts, please consult your tax advisor.
To strengthen Native Hawaiian business, professions and communities by building on a foundation of relationship, resources and Hawaiian values.