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Na
Mea Makamae o Waikiki 2009 was held Friday, August 28, 2009 at the newly renovated
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Hawaii Ballrooms. Over 600 guests
enjoyed the evening! Delicious food was planned by
our own Event Chair, Kelly Sanders, and prepared by Chef Daniel
Delbrel. Wonderful entertainment by Aunty Nina
Keali'iwahamana, Amy Hanai'ali'i, Brother Noland, Puamana and
Kaumakaiwa delighted the crowd.
Our 2009 honorees were presented with beautiful
lei hulu awards: Kyo-ya Company, LLC and Jack and
Jon de Mello who have contributed to the success of Waikiki
and the visitor industry through their generous contributions,
innovative progress, talent and involvement. The evening
continued with active silent auction bidding followed by an exciting
Live Auction. Over $97,000 (net) was raised to support
programs and services for seniors, children and famlies at Waikiki
Community Center.
    
2009 Event Committee
- Event Chair: Kelly
Sanders, GM Waikiki Hotel.
- Table Sales
Co-Chairs: David Givens, GM Hilton Waikiki
Prince Kuhio Hotel; Jason Ito, Director, Administration
& Planning, Kyo-ya Management Co. LLC; David
Lewin, GM Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa; Chris
Tatum, GM Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa and
Noel Trainor, Principal Savoy
Consulting.
- Committee:
Susan Todani, James Nishimoto, Leona Nakaahiki, Ann
Kutaka, Carolyn Gugelyk, Sheryl Siu, Debby McGraw, and Barbara
Campbell.
- Silent Auction Chair:
Sharon Weiner, VP
Committee: Helene "Sam" Shenkus
- Entertainment
Committee: Leah Bernstein, The Mountain Apple
Company, Manu Boyd, Royal Hawaiian Center and Jon de
Mello. Stage manager: Gary Manago.
“ Jack and Jon de Mello
have
been involved in almost every facet of
the music and entertainment industry, including publishing,
producing, recording, distributing, and staging performances for
scores of island musicians and entertainers. As a record company,
The Mountain Apple Company produces and markets the best-selling
recorded music in the history of Hawai‘i and contains the most
extensive Hawaiian and Polynesian music library in the world.
“
Kyo-ya Company, LLC
For
nearly 50 years, Kyo-ya has been an integral part of Hawai’i’s
hospitality industry.
Founded by Kenji Osano in 1960, the company established
itself with the purchase of the Kyo-ya Japanese Cuisine restaurant
in 1961. The business
expanded with the acquisition of the Princess Ka’iulani and Moana
Hotels two years later; grew with the construction of the new
Surfider Hotel Tower in 1969 and the Princess Ka’iulani Tower in
1970; and purchased the Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikīkī and
Sheraton Maui hotels.
The company employs 3500 people across its portfolio of
hotels, and has invested nearly $1 billion to restore and renew its
properties to sustain their grandeur. They have also been a
supportive community partner with Waikīkī Community Center for the past
20+ years.
Tables of ten (10) are available at $20,000, $10,000, $5,000,
$3000 and $1500. Individual seats are $150. Click
here to receive an order
form. A portion of your table sales is tax-deductible.
Click
here to see complete list of 2009 Na Mea table and auction
donors. Mahalo for your
support!
Click
here to see complete list of 2008 Na Mea table and auction
donors).
Na Mea Makamae
o Waikiki 2008
This is a
major fund raising event to support needed programs for senior
adults and children and a time to honor the Treasures of
Waikiki. For the past 31 years, Waikiki Community Center
has been providing quality community programs serving over 15,000
people each year. Learn
more...
2008
Honorees
“
Friends of Hawaii Charities/Sony Open in Hawaii (Anthony
R. Guerrero Jr., President) was
formed in 1998 as a result of the shared vision and collaboration of
a group of Hawaii business and community leaders to generate needed
funding for Hawaii’s not-for profit organizations that benefit women,
children, youth, and needy programs. The Friends’ principal
fund-raising event is the Sony Open in Hawaii PGA Tour golf
tournament held at Waialae Country Club each January. They have generated more
than $8 million dollars benefiting hundreds of Hawaii nonprofit
agencies, including WCC.
“
Richard W. Gushman II
is the president and CEO of DGM Group and in the past 26
years has owned and developed real estate in excess of $1 billion in
Hawaii, California, Washington, Texas and Guam, including Waikiki
Beach Walk. He serves on the boards of directors of Estate of
James Campbell and previously with Aloha United
Way and Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii.
Doors open at 5:30
p.m. with music and a fabulous Silent & Live Travel Auction
of great prizes and gifts to choose from. Delicious sit-down
dinner prepared by Chefs at Hilton Hawaiian Village, entertainment
showcase, awards presentation and special activities planned.
Entertainment by Raiatea Helm.
Table sales $1,500,
$3000, $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000 for our VIP Premium level.
Individual tickets at $200. Call Denice at (808) 923-1802 or click
here to book your table now.
2008 Event Co-Chairs:
Susan Todani and Barbara Campbell. Silent Auction
Chair: Sharon Weiner Entertainment Chair - Brickwood
Galuteria.
Proceeds to
benefit Waikiki Community Center's youth and senior
programs.
HAWAII
HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION ~ VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK on
Saturday, May 16, 2009 (3rd Saturday)
Form a team
and join WCC staff and members for the annual Visitor Industry
Charity Walk (VICW) on Saturday, May 16, 2009 starting at McCoy
Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach Park at 7:00 a.m. Leisure walk
through Waikiki stopping to enjoy the many treats and snacks
provided by the hotels, shops and sponsors along
the 6-mile walk. Start collecting pledges to fulfill the
$35 registration fee and turn in at WCC office. Lots of fun
and helping the thousands of charities in Hawaii! Call Jeff at
WCC (808) 923-1802 for a race
packet.
Holokai Grill Grand Opening - Friday, March
2, 2007
Join
us on Friday, March 2nd at the grand opening for Hawaii's new
restaurant - Holokai Grill located at 226 Lewers Street, 5-8
p.m. Cost is $25 and includes exotic beverage samplings, wine,
beer, and heavy pupus. Entertainment provided by Melveen Leed,
Simplisity, Ka'ala Boys and Tavanna. Parking valided - enter
at Embassy Suite porte cochere at Beachwalk Avenue, $5 for 3
hours. Call 923-1802 to purchase your tickets
today!
WCC 25th Ala Wai Challenge -
Sunday, January 24, 2010 
Join us
on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Ala Wai Neighborhood
Park for Waikiki Community Center (WCC) 25th Annual Ala Wai
Challenge. Proceeds from this event will benefit programs and
services for families, children, and senior adults who live, work
and visit Waikiki.
The Ala Wai
Challenge is a fun, family event for the whole community, all
ages! First established in 1985 as a community service project
by the Waikiki Jaycees, the event is now positioned as the signature
sports fundraising event benefiting the Waikiki Community Center
(WCC). This year marks the event's 25th year anniversary
with lots of exciting and fun activities and
entertainment planned. Fun for the whole family,
mark your calendar now. Local
businesses and community groups are invited to participate in the
day of fun and competition which includes:
- Quarter-mile canoe
sprint race in Ala Wai Canal (canoes provided).
- Ancient Hawaiian
Makahiki land games.
- Huki Kaula (Hawaiian
Tug-of-War).
- Celebrity entertainment
- Craft and Hawaiian Artist
Fair
- Food Booths with ethnic
menus
- Exhibits and informational booth
about 'Green' and keeping our environment healthy.
The event kicks off with
a double-hulled canoe procession, in 'oli (chant) and Kahiko
(ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble
class. Following the opening ceremonies, a special line-up of
entertainment is planned.
The fee to sponsor a
12-person team (6 to canoe, 6 to play Makahiki) includes lunch,
snacks, all entrance fees and an event t-shirt for each team members
is $420 a team when paid by December 10 or $$480 after. Call
923-1802 for team sponsorship fees. All canoes are provided
courtesy of Kamehameha Schools as well as game equipment. The
public is invited to come and play the Makahiki games for a small
nominal donation that helps the Waikiki Community Center. Food
booths, lomi-lomi massage, and unique Hawaiian craft vendors
will be open to the public. Free water taxi, from Waikiki
to event site and back. And, of course, watching the races and
competition is free!
For sponsorship
opportunities or team registration, contact Jeff Apaka,
Event Coordinator at 923-1802 x109 or jeff@waikikicommunitycenter.org. Craft and exhibitors ~
Contact Denice Keliikoa for an application form. More info about Ala Wai Challenge -
click here.
Aloha 'Aina
- Recycling Day a Huge Success!
A big mahalo to our elected officials who coordinated a
successful "Aloha 'Aina - Recycling Day" on Saturday, February 25,
2006 at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Tons of recycling materials
were dropped off - batters, tired, engines, plastic containers,
refrigerators, air conditioners, aluminum cans, newspapers, phone
books and even a used motorcycle! It was a successful
day! 
Mahalo to Rep. Anne Stevens, Councilmember Charles Djour and
Senator Gordon Trimble's office and staff for organizing this
successful community event. Good job
everyone!
Proceeds from the plastic and metal will be donated to
Waikiki Community Center. What a great way to clean up our
island streets, harbors, canals and environment! Special
thanks to Schnitzer Steel Hawaii Corp. and Rene
Mancho for their support with volunteers, trucking, and
heavy equipment.
Waikiki Community Center would like to send a big mahalo to
our members and neighbors who "recycled" and helped keep our Hawaii
clean. We'd also like to thank Ilikai Renaissance
Hotel for helping with morning refreshments and the
Harbor Pub and Pizza for the delicious sandwiches
for our hard working volunteers and staff!
Mahalo!
Na Mea Makamae o
Waikiki
Close
to a 1000 people attended Waikiki Community Center's premier fund
raising event, Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki, Honoring the
Treasures of Waikiki gala dinner held Friday, August 25,
2006 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. This
was a huge success raising over $115,000 for WCC's
programs and services. The 2006 Kahiau Awardees were: Aunty Genoa Keawe and
Outrigger Enterprises. This successful event was chaired by
Sharon Weiner, VP with DFS Hawaii. (return to top)
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