Ali'i Nui Sir William F. Roback bestows Knighthood
upon Ali'i Sir Ronald T.Y. Moon.

Dec. 11, 2011, Mauna’ala — It is Founder’s Day 2011 for the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. Nā Hoahanau a me Nā Wahine began the day at Kawaiaha’o Church for Ali’i Sunday honoring Lot Kapu’āiwa, King Kamehameha V.

Following church services, the celebration moved to Mauna’ala where, as part of the commemoration, Honorary Ali’i Chief Justice Ronald T.Y. Moon was elevated to Knight’s Companion, or Knighthood, in the Royal Order of Kamehameha I with Ali’i Nui Sir William F. Roback conducting the ceremonies. Ali’i No’eau Loa Sir Roland Ahuna assisted while Ali’i ‘Aimoku Sir Arthur Aiu presided. Lani Ali’i Sir William F. Souza was protocol officer and Ali’i Ikaika Bantolina served as Kahuna Pule.

Many of Ali’i Sir Ronald Moon’s family and friends were in attendance to witness the special occasion. Special guests included Ali’i Moon’s mother; Mr. Young-kil Suh, Consul General of the Republic of Korea; as well as two Hawai’i members of the Hawai’i Supreme Court in their court regalia.

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Photos by Mamo Hawai’i Blaine Fergerstrom, Kū’auhau, Helu ‘Ekahi

Aloha no,

I am hoping that you’ve already heard noise about ‘Ike Kū’oko’a, the Hawaiian newspaper initiative, and if so, here’s an update. On Monday, Nov. 28th, we (kākou) launch an ambitious volunteer effort to typescript the 60,000 remaining pages of Hawaiian-language newspapers, finally making all the available pages searchable.

Lā Kū’oko’a (Nov. 28) seems to be the perfect time to begin, and July 31, Lā Ho’iho’i Ea, a good time to end. It will take 200,000 volunteer hours, just over 3 hours per page, to get the job done, but compare that to the ten years dedicated to getting the first 15,000 up on the web.

That decade of work highlighted the importance of these newspapers, and now there’s an enthusiastic response from here in the islands and places afar, with Hawaiians and supporters of Hawaiian culture and history stepping up to make something wonderful happen — together. No language skill necessary, so everyone can participate. By Lā Kū’oko’a of next year all 75,000 pages of Hawaiian newspapers that have been found so far (of more than 125,000 pages printed) will be up and searchable — all at once.

Initiated by Awaiāulu and carried out by thousands, near and far, it’ll be a remarkable success and a historic effort. Please be a part of it. Log on and learn more at www.awaiaulu.org — and share the idea with others. Like us on Facebook, too.

Me ke aloha,

Puakea Nogelmeier

This photo was taken at Washington Place recently during the signing of the SB 1520 and we decided to take a picture at the front door.

L-R: George Kahoohanohano, Kuauhau Nui; Lani Alii Bill Souza, Protocol Officer; Alii Ai Moku O Kapuaiwa, Alii Sir Ace Kaleohano; Kalaimoku Alii Sir Edward L. Akana; Alii Noeau Loa Alii Sir Roland Ahuna; Alii Ai Moku O Hawaii 1 Alii Sir Arthur Aiu and finally the Alii Nui in the top center, Alii Sir William F. Roback KGCK.

2011 Papa Ali‘i registration is now open

• Click here to register online and pay with credit card via Eventbright
• Click here to download the registration packet and form, and pay by mail-in check

This year we offer two options for your convenience. You may choose to register online via Eventbright, which will accept credit cards for payment. If you prefer to pay by check, please download the registration form and mail it in along with your check. Either way works for us!

Email questions to Chapter 1 Kū‘auhau:  kuauhau1@gmail.com.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel

150 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, Waikiki, O‘ahu 96815

Room reservations are now available by booking one of two ways – Online via computer or by phone.

To book your hotel accommodations online, click this link:

https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?hotel=26185&Chain=10365&arrive=10/13/2011&group=rooki

To book by phone, call 800-533-6970 and mention BOOKING CODE: ROOKI.

The booking code(s) should be set to book the room rate of $89.00 + taxes per night.  This rate has been contracted for up to 4 persons occupancy.  Bedding in each room may be requested as one King, or two double beds.

Terms & Conditions

Deposit Policy:

All reservations require a credit card deposit of the first night’s room and tax due at time of booking in order to guarantee.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancel 72 hours prior to avoid penalty of 1 (one) night room and tax.

Check-in time after 3 PM • Check-out time before 12 PM • Children 17 years and younger can share their parent’s room at no charge, using existing bedding • No pets allowed • Late Departure: Late check out fees may apply; rates vary by availability • Rollaway bed: $25 • Cribs: $25 • Parking: $15 * • Extra person Charge:$25, unless extra person is 17 years or younger • Rates subject to change.

* – We are still awaiting final word on hotel parking…. It is being requested that each room reservationinclude one (1) parking stall.  Hotel parking is VERY LIMITED.  We encourage ROOKI members who are not staying at the hotel to park either across the street in the Honolulu Zoo parking lot where the current rate is $1.00 per hour – OR – park at Kapi‘olani Park / Bandstand parking lot – parking is FREE.

President Barack Obama awards posthumous the Medal of Honor to George Kaho'ohanohano, nephew of Pfc. Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano , during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

After long wait, family receives soldier’s medal

By William Cole

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 03, 2011

President Barack Obama presented a Medal of Honor yesterday at the White House to the family of Army Pfc. Anthony T. Kahoohanohano of Wailuku for his bravery on a battlefield in Korea nearly 60 years ago.

Kahoohanohano was 21 when gave his life in a one-man stand against overwhelming numbers of enemy troops so fellow soldiers could fall back to safety.

About 23 members of the Kahoohanohano family traveled from Hawaii to be in Washington, D.C., for the presentation, including Anthony’s sister Elaine Kahoohanohano, brother Eugene Kahoohanohano and nephew George Kahoohanohano.

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Tonight, Chapter I bestowed its first Honorary Mamo Hawai‘i on Dr. Douglas Askman. Dr. Askman is an ‘Iolani Palace docent and Hawai’i Pacific University history professor who specializes in Hawaiian Ali’i and kingdom history. Ali’i ‘Aimoku Sir Arthur Aiu led ceremonies designed by Lani Ali’i Sir William Souza to honor Dr. Askman. [Download Dr. Askman's Mamo Hawai'i Resolution here]

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The Royal Order of Kamehameha I and the Royal Societies proudly walked in this weekendʻs Kūhiō Day Parade. Hau’oli lā Hānau, e Ali’i Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole Pi’ikoi!

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Governor Abercrombie’s photographer, Ed Morita, was there to document Red Mass today and got several very nice photos of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Nā Wahine, and the ladies of Ka’ahumanu. He posted all his images on the Abercrombie Facebook page:

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Judge’s spark and humor touched generations

By Michael Tsai

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Dec 30, 2010

At a memorial service fittingly observed as much by laughter as tears, hundreds of mourners bid a final farewell yesterday to retired federal Judge Samuel P. King at St. Andrew’s Cathedral.

King was remembered as a keen legal mind whose far-reaching decisions on land reform, development, privacy and the environment continue to touch the way Hawaii residents live, and whose contributions to the landmark “Broken Trust” essay led to the reformation of the nation’s richest private trust. Speakers also celebrated King as a warm, down-to-earth friend, father and husband whose pearls of wisdom often came wrapped in sheaths of dry humor.

King died Dec. 7 as a result of head injuries sustained in a fall two days earlier.

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Blaine Fergerstrom, left, and Keith Ridley of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I stood watch over the urn of retired federal judge Samuel P. King at St. Andrew’s Cathedral yesterday during a memorial service for King, who died Dec. 7. Draped around the base of the urn was King’s cape, which he wore as a 6th-degree alii in the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.

The Kamehameha Schools Class of 2011 held its last Founder’s Day at Mauna ‘Ala yesterday, December 17, 2010. The Royal Order of Kamehameha I represented the Royal Societies.

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