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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The Royal Societies, led by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and Ali’i Nui William Roback Jr., participated in inauguration ceremonies at ‘Iolani Palace today for new Governor Neil Abercrombie.

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In a historic referendum held today entitled Ho’opili Hou, the Ali’i members of all chapters of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I gathered at the Airport Conference room. Both sitting Ali’i Nui stepped down, temporarily, from their leadership positions. Nā Ali’i cast their ballots for either of the Ali’i Nui. When the votes were counted, Sir William Roback Jr. was proclaimed and installed as the sole Ali’i Nui of the newly reunited Royal Order of Kamehameha I, ending decades of separation.

Following the historic proceedings, all 100 Nā Ali’i present gathered for a large group photo. [I do not have that photo, yet. -- Ku'auhau, Chapter I]

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Title: Ho‘opili Hou Election
Location: HNL Inter-Island Parking Garage Rooftop Conference Room
Description: All registered Ali‘i may vote. Mamo may kokua. Please see agenda passed out at Papa Ali‘i.
Start Time: 09:30
Date: 2010-12-04

Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald was sworn in today in ceremonies at Ali‘iolani Hale. The Royal Order of Kamehameha I attended as invited guests. Ali‘i No‘eau Loa Sir Roland Ahuna, Lani Ali‘i Sir William Souza, Ali‘i ‘Aimoku Sir Arthur Aiu and Mamo Hawai‘i Blaine Fergerstrom represented.

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Led by Ali‘i ‘Aimoku of Chapter 6, Augie Roback, members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I participated in welcoming ceremonies for the Indigenous Nations at Kualoa Regional Park, today. Chapter 1 Kahuna Pule Ali‘i Ikaika Bantolina offered chants as dignitaries arrived by voyaging canoe at Hokule‘a Beach.

The members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I were recognized and thanked for their participation at opening ceremonies at the main stage.

The Healing Our Spirit Worldwide conference lasts through Wednesday, centered at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

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