Message from President Stan...
Our Mary Kawena Pukui Award luncheon was a great success due to the superb leadership of co-chairmen Kristi Hirota-Schmidt, Glen Suzuki, and Derek Tenn . Nalani Blaisdell did a thorough and accurate background review and study of Mary Kawena Pukui and Hardy Spoehr. Nalani insured that there would be many willing to share in this celebration of Hardy’s contribution to the Hawaiian community. Wes Fong secured excellent PR coverage of this event. The turnout was greater than 80 and everyone agreed the awardee and his presentation was beyond expectation. I believe this MKP presentation will be the gold standard for future MKP awards because Hardy had this very special and close connection to the Pukui family. Our membership participation was great and I thank all of you for your continued support!
Stan Wong
Photo taken by Elvira at Friday's Luncheon (Hardy Spoehr and his Grandson).