This document discusses support for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project on Mauna Kea in Hawaii from the perspective of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters. It provides arguments in favor of the TMT project, noting its scientific and economic benefits for Hawaii as well as its importance for astronomy. It acknowledges concerns raised by opponents but argues that the TMT has followed proper approval processes. The document urges support for allowing the TMT project to move forward.
The document discusses improvements being made to the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters. It notes that the Regional Council structure implemented in 2012 has improved efficiency and stability. It also discusses members receiving training at the International Training Center. The bulk of the document then focuses on a renovation project underway at the National Memorial Cemetery of Pacific involving new construction and improvements by contractor Nan Inc.
This document provides an overview and updates on major projects that the Kitselas First Nation is engaged with regarding their traditional lands and marine areas. It outlines 6 proposed pipelines and 7 proposed LNG facilities located in Prince Rupert and Kitimat. For each project it provides the name, proponent, proposed timeline, location and status in the environmental assessment process. It also notes Kitselas' involvement through meetings, studies and benefit agreements signed for some projects. Contact information is provided for two Kitselas Community Liaison Officers.
SOURCES of STRENGTH - Meditations On Scripture For A Living Faith
“There are fifty-two meditations in this book, one for each week of the year. But don’t feel constrained to pace yourself accordingly.” --- Jimmy Carter. Plains Georgia, June 1997
CHAPTER FIFTY – TWO
Take a Chance
Whoever watches the wind will not plant;
whoever looks at the cloud will not reap. . . .
Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your
hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed,
whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.
ECCLESIASTES 11:4, 6
“So if we wait for perfection in our lives, for exactly the right moment, then we may never act! This message applies to all of us.”
--- James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize recipient 2002
Mcgill University Health Center’S Ambition To Create AJennifer Perry
Here are the key steps I would take in approaching program development:
1. Conduct thorough research to understand the local context, priorities, and needs. This includes consulting with community members, leaders, and local organizations. A deep understanding of the social, economic, and cultural dynamics is crucial.
2. Design the program framework collaboratively with community input and buy-in at every stage. This helps ensure the program truly meets their needs and is sustainable long-term.
3. Establish transparent systems for decision-making, resource allocation, monitoring, and evaluation. This includes community oversight and accountability mechanisms.
4. Take a grassroots approach working through local partners and prioritizing community leadership and ownership over the program.
“Something, somewhere, knows what’s best for me and promises to keep sending me people and experiences to light my way as long as I live in gratitude and keep paying attention to the signs.” ― Jennifer Elisabeth
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ― Melody Beattie
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
When the politicians and legal system fails us, we take to the streets and more...we will not be ignored nor give up, we have kuleana to aloha and malama the aina ...
---Walter Ritte, Advocate, Activist, Champion for Justice
This document is testimony submitted to multiple Senate committees in support of bill SB 3090. It summarizes the management history of Mauna Kea and Haleakala observatory sites in Hawaii. It recommends that the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) be appointed as the single comprehensive manager for the Mauna Kea Astronomy Precinct. It also recommends a joint partnership between the Office of Mauna Kea Management, National Parks Service, and Department of Interior for management of the Mauna Kea Natural/Cultural Preservation Area. The testimony provides background on the establishment and roles of IfA and OMKM in managing the observatory lands.
Respect – Give It to Get It
You can't force a person to show you respect but, you can refuse to be disrespected
Don't let someone get comfortable with disrespecting you
Knowledge will give you power, but character respect
– Bruce Lee
The document discusses improvements being made to the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters. It notes that the Regional Council structure implemented in 2012 has improved efficiency and stability. It also discusses members receiving training at the International Training Center. The bulk of the document then focuses on a renovation project underway at the National Memorial Cemetery of Pacific involving new construction and improvements by contractor Nan Inc.
This document provides an overview and updates on major projects that the Kitselas First Nation is engaged with regarding their traditional lands and marine areas. It outlines 6 proposed pipelines and 7 proposed LNG facilities located in Prince Rupert and Kitimat. For each project it provides the name, proponent, proposed timeline, location and status in the environmental assessment process. It also notes Kitselas' involvement through meetings, studies and benefit agreements signed for some projects. Contact information is provided for two Kitselas Community Liaison Officers.
SOURCES of STRENGTH - Meditations On Scripture For A Living Faith
“There are fifty-two meditations in this book, one for each week of the year. But don’t feel constrained to pace yourself accordingly.” --- Jimmy Carter. Plains Georgia, June 1997
CHAPTER FIFTY – TWO
Take a Chance
Whoever watches the wind will not plant;
whoever looks at the cloud will not reap. . . .
Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your
hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed,
whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.
ECCLESIASTES 11:4, 6
“So if we wait for perfection in our lives, for exactly the right moment, then we may never act! This message applies to all of us.”
--- James Earl Carter Jr., 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize recipient 2002
Mcgill University Health Center’S Ambition To Create AJennifer Perry
Here are the key steps I would take in approaching program development:
1. Conduct thorough research to understand the local context, priorities, and needs. This includes consulting with community members, leaders, and local organizations. A deep understanding of the social, economic, and cultural dynamics is crucial.
2. Design the program framework collaboratively with community input and buy-in at every stage. This helps ensure the program truly meets their needs and is sustainable long-term.
3. Establish transparent systems for decision-making, resource allocation, monitoring, and evaluation. This includes community oversight and accountability mechanisms.
4. Take a grassroots approach working through local partners and prioritizing community leadership and ownership over the program.
“Something, somewhere, knows what’s best for me and promises to keep sending me people and experiences to light my way as long as I live in gratitude and keep paying attention to the signs.” ― Jennifer Elisabeth
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ― Melody Beattie
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
When the politicians and legal system fails us, we take to the streets and more...we will not be ignored nor give up, we have kuleana to aloha and malama the aina ...
---Walter Ritte, Advocate, Activist, Champion for Justice
This document is testimony submitted to multiple Senate committees in support of bill SB 3090. It summarizes the management history of Mauna Kea and Haleakala observatory sites in Hawaii. It recommends that the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy (IfA) be appointed as the single comprehensive manager for the Mauna Kea Astronomy Precinct. It also recommends a joint partnership between the Office of Mauna Kea Management, National Parks Service, and Department of Interior for management of the Mauna Kea Natural/Cultural Preservation Area. The testimony provides background on the establishment and roles of IfA and OMKM in managing the observatory lands.
Respect – Give It to Get It
You can't force a person to show you respect but, you can refuse to be disrespected
Don't let someone get comfortable with disrespecting you
Knowledge will give you power, but character respect
– Bruce Lee
The document summarizes news about Iconica, a construction company. It discusses Iconica winning a prestigious preservation award for renovating the Dental Associates Iron Block Building in Milwaukee. It then profiles a new assisted living facility Iconica is building called Aster Assisted Living in Fort Atkinson, WI. Finally, it shares stories from Iconica team members about their favorite childhood building toys, highlighting their passion for construction from a young age.
The document summarizes and compares petroleum engineering and industrial engineering. It defines each field, describing petroleum engineering as focusing on production of hydrocarbons through exploration and production. Industrial engineering is defined as applying scientific knowledge to improve technologies while considering economic, technical and social factors. The document also provides brief descriptions of the history and development of industrial engineering in Venezuela and significant advances in the field worldwide, including new management models and simulation techniques. It concludes by discussing the technique of fracking in extracting hydrocarbons.
This document discusses three large telescope projects - the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), and European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) - that are in competition to be the first extremely large telescope completed by 2022. While the projects cooperate in some ways, each aims to be the first operational in a "co-opetition" environment. Completing the telescopes on schedule is important both scientifically and for prestige, but officials emphasize the long-term collaborative nature of the projects over competition. Whichever telescope is first, all three have the potential to significantly advance astronomy.
Embrace the past: The vision of King David Kalakaua and the beauty, sacredness and spirit of Mauna Kea for all those who have gone before us
Come together, share and focus on the future
Together we are strong
Together we can accomplish much
Together anything is possible
Strive for excellence!
Project Yaytimes aims to channel millennials' technology addiction into positive community acts. It was founded by three Iolani School alumni to bring people together through fun challenges like #Spotted, a photo scavenger hunt. Teams photograph objects and perform random acts of kindness, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawaii. The annual event is held in Honolulu to inspire community participation through interactive games.
The document summarizes research conducted by Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory between 2008-2010. It discusses the Observatory's work studying various natural disasters and environmental issues, including the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 2009 Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan, and carbon emissions/ocean acidification. The Observatory uses seismic monitoring and other techniques to rapidly respond to and analyze disasters from both on-site and remotely. The report highlights the Observatory's role in cutting-edge earth science research and education over the past 60 years.
First Solar has completed construction of the 550-megawatt Topaz Solar Farms project in San Luis Obispo County, California. The project involved over 3.5 million man hours and installed over 8 million solar modules across 4,700 acres with support from local companies and organizations. First Solar expresses gratitude to the local communities for their support and cooperation during construction and operation of the large-scale solar farm.
Mike Hamm, a 1979 graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Architecture, is retiring from his position as CEO of the Seattle-based architecture firm Portico Group after 30 years. During his tenure, Portico Group designed projects around the world focusing on zoos, aquariums, and environmental conservation. Hamm plans to pursue further environmental conservation efforts after retiring, including scuba diving and eco-tours to promote ocean and ecosystem protection. Portico Group was intentionally named to indicate it would continue beyond its founding partners, and Hamm feels it is now time for the firm to evolve under new leadership.
Vincent Hui is an architectural science professor at Ryerson University. He assigns his students projects that are often tied to competitions or initiatives to help students apply their designs in the real world. One of his initiatives is the RedUx Lab, where students use digital fabrication and technology to build their design ideas. The lab has helped students showcase projects across Canada and internationally. Hui also created an augmented reality app called Arch-App to provide information about significant Toronto buildings, and another app called ARIDD that allows students to virtually see building designs at full scale on site.
Governor David Ige gave remarks about the contentious issues surrounding Mauna Kea and telescope construction. He acknowledged that both Native Hawaiian cultural practices and scientific research should coexist on the mountain, but that science has received more attention, disrupting the balance. Going forward, he believes the State needs to change how it manages the summit to give more leadership roles to cultural voices and ensure the mountain is respected as a special place. He also affirmed TMT's legal right to proceed with construction while protests are allowed, and said this is just the beginning of addressing the long-term stewardship of Mauna Kea.
The document discusses the benefits of density and high-rise development in Toronto, arguing that increased density, if done smartly, can help the city grow in a sustainable way. It notes that while some worry growth is too fast, demographic trends will continue to drive people to live and work downtown. The key is ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development and that developers contribute more towards infrastructure costs. It also argues the focus needs to shift to accommodating families by providing larger units, as people will increasingly live in condos. Overall density is framed as positive if the city embraces it and guides development in a way that enhances livability, sustainability and quality of life.
1. The document discusses the Accelerated Radical Innovation (ARI) model, which aims to shorten the life cycle of radical innovations from initial concept to commercialization.
2. It reviews some examples of past radical innovations that were accelerated, such as the Manhattan Project and the development of the personal computer. Lessons from these include that successful innovations often require a major crisis or opportunity as impetus.
3. The ARI model is then summarized, noting it draws from studies of past radical innovations and aims to put new concepts on a faster track to overcome barriers like long development times and risks that discourage investment.
The document discusses seismic activity on Mauna Kea and the need for analysis on how it could impact the TMT project. It notes that while past assessments have examined regional seismicity, none have analyzed the specific impacts on TMT operations. It recommends that before any TMT construction, thorough analyses of current and projected volcanic and seismic activity are completed, along with studies of their potential effects on the TMT. Work should be suspended until these analyses and the UH Mauna Kea stewardship plan are fully approved.
This intern summarized their work over the summer supporting the Tethys database, which collects documents on environmental effects of renewable energy from the sea. The intern wrote descriptions of interactions between stressors from energy devices and receptors in the environment. They also added new documents to Tethys and retagged older documents to improve accessibility. This work will help various groups understand environmental risks and make more informed decisions, while advancing offshore renewable energy.
A flagship Maori-community owned Renewable Energy Project in New ZealandKaramea Insley
A Maori community innovative partnership and the start of a journey of both local and national significance that brings together some of the best knowledge in New Zealand the world to design and build a new community owned renewable energy enterprise.
The Hikurangi Foundation and the Kaitiakitanga Project Team have sought to partner with you for the very real purpose of designing a pilot community-owned energy project that can be made a reality within an immediate timeframe.
Community energy is a catchall phrase given to renewable energy generation projects where the means of generation are owned and managed locally.
Community energy delivers multiple benefits including: energy literacy, active local governance, household-linked activities leading to efficiency and health improvements, new jobs, and long-term income streams that can drive local economic development. Community energy is moving to scale in many countries around the world, creating diverse organizational structures and using different technologies along the way.
As an example, the German town of Wildpolsreid (with a population of 2,700) produces 321% of their own energy needs and sells the excess to yield an income of US$5.7 million a year.
The village’s initiative first started in 1997 when the village council decided that it should build new industries, keep initiatives local, bring in new revenue, and not create debt.
Over the past 14 years, the community has equipped nine new community buildings with solar panels, built five bio-gas digesters and installed seven windmills with two more on the way.
In the village itself, 190 private households have solar panels while the district also benefits from three small hydro power plants, ecological flood control, and a natural waste water system.
This project is a flagship project for not only Maori communities but indeed for New Zealand.
“The first step to getting what you want is to have the courage to get rid of what you don't want.”
~ Zig Ziglar
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”
~ Mark Caine
Degenkolb Engineers - Committment to International ReconnaissanceJulie Hyson
Degenkolb Engineers has been working in Haiti since 2010 to provide earthquake engineering expertise and training to improve building safety. They have trained over 150 local engineers and performed retrofits on over 1000 homes. While progress has been made, continued work is needed to build Haiti's long-term resilience through training local engineers and using simple, low-cost construction techniques with local materials. Degenkolb Engineers remains committed to this work to help Haiti recover and rebuild in a safer, more sustainable way.
The document summarizes news about Iconica, a construction company. It discusses Iconica winning a prestigious preservation award for renovating the Dental Associates Iron Block Building in Milwaukee. It then profiles a new assisted living facility Iconica is building called Aster Assisted Living in Fort Atkinson, WI. Finally, it shares stories from Iconica team members about their favorite childhood building toys, highlighting their passion for construction from a young age.
The document summarizes and compares petroleum engineering and industrial engineering. It defines each field, describing petroleum engineering as focusing on production of hydrocarbons through exploration and production. Industrial engineering is defined as applying scientific knowledge to improve technologies while considering economic, technical and social factors. The document also provides brief descriptions of the history and development of industrial engineering in Venezuela and significant advances in the field worldwide, including new management models and simulation techniques. It concludes by discussing the technique of fracking in extracting hydrocarbons.
This document discusses three large telescope projects - the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT), Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), and European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) - that are in competition to be the first extremely large telescope completed by 2022. While the projects cooperate in some ways, each aims to be the first operational in a "co-opetition" environment. Completing the telescopes on schedule is important both scientifically and for prestige, but officials emphasize the long-term collaborative nature of the projects over competition. Whichever telescope is first, all three have the potential to significantly advance astronomy.
Embrace the past: The vision of King David Kalakaua and the beauty, sacredness and spirit of Mauna Kea for all those who have gone before us
Come together, share and focus on the future
Together we are strong
Together we can accomplish much
Together anything is possible
Strive for excellence!
Project Yaytimes aims to channel millennials' technology addiction into positive community acts. It was founded by three Iolani School alumni to bring people together through fun challenges like #Spotted, a photo scavenger hunt. Teams photograph objects and perform random acts of kindness, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Hawaii. The annual event is held in Honolulu to inspire community participation through interactive games.
The document summarizes research conducted by Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory between 2008-2010. It discusses the Observatory's work studying various natural disasters and environmental issues, including the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 2009 Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan, and carbon emissions/ocean acidification. The Observatory uses seismic monitoring and other techniques to rapidly respond to and analyze disasters from both on-site and remotely. The report highlights the Observatory's role in cutting-edge earth science research and education over the past 60 years.
First Solar has completed construction of the 550-megawatt Topaz Solar Farms project in San Luis Obispo County, California. The project involved over 3.5 million man hours and installed over 8 million solar modules across 4,700 acres with support from local companies and organizations. First Solar expresses gratitude to the local communities for their support and cooperation during construction and operation of the large-scale solar farm.
Mike Hamm, a 1979 graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Architecture, is retiring from his position as CEO of the Seattle-based architecture firm Portico Group after 30 years. During his tenure, Portico Group designed projects around the world focusing on zoos, aquariums, and environmental conservation. Hamm plans to pursue further environmental conservation efforts after retiring, including scuba diving and eco-tours to promote ocean and ecosystem protection. Portico Group was intentionally named to indicate it would continue beyond its founding partners, and Hamm feels it is now time for the firm to evolve under new leadership.
Vincent Hui is an architectural science professor at Ryerson University. He assigns his students projects that are often tied to competitions or initiatives to help students apply their designs in the real world. One of his initiatives is the RedUx Lab, where students use digital fabrication and technology to build their design ideas. The lab has helped students showcase projects across Canada and internationally. Hui also created an augmented reality app called Arch-App to provide information about significant Toronto buildings, and another app called ARIDD that allows students to virtually see building designs at full scale on site.
Governor David Ige gave remarks about the contentious issues surrounding Mauna Kea and telescope construction. He acknowledged that both Native Hawaiian cultural practices and scientific research should coexist on the mountain, but that science has received more attention, disrupting the balance. Going forward, he believes the State needs to change how it manages the summit to give more leadership roles to cultural voices and ensure the mountain is respected as a special place. He also affirmed TMT's legal right to proceed with construction while protests are allowed, and said this is just the beginning of addressing the long-term stewardship of Mauna Kea.
The document discusses the benefits of density and high-rise development in Toronto, arguing that increased density, if done smartly, can help the city grow in a sustainable way. It notes that while some worry growth is too fast, demographic trends will continue to drive people to live and work downtown. The key is ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development and that developers contribute more towards infrastructure costs. It also argues the focus needs to shift to accommodating families by providing larger units, as people will increasingly live in condos. Overall density is framed as positive if the city embraces it and guides development in a way that enhances livability, sustainability and quality of life.
1. The document discusses the Accelerated Radical Innovation (ARI) model, which aims to shorten the life cycle of radical innovations from initial concept to commercialization.
2. It reviews some examples of past radical innovations that were accelerated, such as the Manhattan Project and the development of the personal computer. Lessons from these include that successful innovations often require a major crisis or opportunity as impetus.
3. The ARI model is then summarized, noting it draws from studies of past radical innovations and aims to put new concepts on a faster track to overcome barriers like long development times and risks that discourage investment.
The document discusses seismic activity on Mauna Kea and the need for analysis on how it could impact the TMT project. It notes that while past assessments have examined regional seismicity, none have analyzed the specific impacts on TMT operations. It recommends that before any TMT construction, thorough analyses of current and projected volcanic and seismic activity are completed, along with studies of their potential effects on the TMT. Work should be suspended until these analyses and the UH Mauna Kea stewardship plan are fully approved.
This intern summarized their work over the summer supporting the Tethys database, which collects documents on environmental effects of renewable energy from the sea. The intern wrote descriptions of interactions between stressors from energy devices and receptors in the environment. They also added new documents to Tethys and retagged older documents to improve accessibility. This work will help various groups understand environmental risks and make more informed decisions, while advancing offshore renewable energy.
A flagship Maori-community owned Renewable Energy Project in New ZealandKaramea Insley
A Maori community innovative partnership and the start of a journey of both local and national significance that brings together some of the best knowledge in New Zealand the world to design and build a new community owned renewable energy enterprise.
The Hikurangi Foundation and the Kaitiakitanga Project Team have sought to partner with you for the very real purpose of designing a pilot community-owned energy project that can be made a reality within an immediate timeframe.
Community energy is a catchall phrase given to renewable energy generation projects where the means of generation are owned and managed locally.
Community energy delivers multiple benefits including: energy literacy, active local governance, household-linked activities leading to efficiency and health improvements, new jobs, and long-term income streams that can drive local economic development. Community energy is moving to scale in many countries around the world, creating diverse organizational structures and using different technologies along the way.
As an example, the German town of Wildpolsreid (with a population of 2,700) produces 321% of their own energy needs and sells the excess to yield an income of US$5.7 million a year.
The village’s initiative first started in 1997 when the village council decided that it should build new industries, keep initiatives local, bring in new revenue, and not create debt.
Over the past 14 years, the community has equipped nine new community buildings with solar panels, built five bio-gas digesters and installed seven windmills with two more on the way.
In the village itself, 190 private households have solar panels while the district also benefits from three small hydro power plants, ecological flood control, and a natural waste water system.
This project is a flagship project for not only Maori communities but indeed for New Zealand.
“The first step to getting what you want is to have the courage to get rid of what you don't want.”
~ Zig Ziglar
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”
~ Mark Caine
Degenkolb Engineers - Committment to International ReconnaissanceJulie Hyson
Degenkolb Engineers has been working in Haiti since 2010 to provide earthquake engineering expertise and training to improve building safety. They have trained over 150 local engineers and performed retrofits on over 1000 homes. While progress has been made, continued work is needed to build Haiti's long-term resilience through training local engineers and using simple, low-cost construction techniques with local materials. Degenkolb Engineers remains committed to this work to help Haiti recover and rebuild in a safer, more sustainable way.
2. by RONALD I.TAKETA
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
The TMT would put Hawaii on the
map as more than just a tourist destination.
It will be an international center for scien-
tific exploration that exists nowhere else
in the world. Texas has The Johnson Space
Center, Florida has Cape Canaveral, California
has Livermore National Laboratory, Illinois has
the Fermilab Particle Accelerator Laboratory...
and Hawaii will soon be included in this exclu-
sive group.
The TMT will create jobs and help our
economy. It is a $1.4 billion project that will
generate hundreds of millions of dollars that
will support essential services and local busi-
nesses. It will create hundreds of good-paying
construction jobs and permanent positions to
operate the facility.
To be fair, the opponents to TMT have
raised many legitimate concerns. The Univer-
sity of Hawaii has been lax in the overall man-
agement of Mauna Kea and its cultural and re-
ligious significance. Governor Ige has correctly
criticized U.H. over these concerns, including
the abundance of tour busses and commercial
activity that jams the slopes of Mauna Kea.
Governor Ige has also determined that
the “decommissioning”—or removal—of old-
er telescopes must be accelerated to reduce
the overall footprint on Mauna Kea, and that
U.H. must develop a stronger stewardship
plan that will protect the mountain and cul-
tural lands in the future.
We are in total agreement with Gover-
nor Ige on these points, and the University of
Hawaii is now working to correct these issues.
However, even if all of the governor’s concerns
are addressed, I do not believe that it will sat-
isfy the more adamant protesters who have
vowed to obstruct construction of the TMT.
This is unfortunate, but when you
consider the proud Hawaiian tradition of
astronomy, the educational, scientific, and
economic value of the project, and the civic
pride that comes with being the best in the
world, TMT deserves our total support.
The sponsors of TMT have followed
all of the rules. They have obtained all of the
approvals, and they now have all of the nec-
essary permits. TMT has earned the right to
move forward and must be allowed to do so.
W
e have supported the Thirty Meter
Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea from
the beginning, and despite the on-
going controversy over this project,
we are still staunch supporters of this once-
in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The TMT will help make Hawaii the as-
tronomy hub of the world. The project is fund-
ed by leading universities and research organi-
zations, and will create hundreds of good local
jobs in the fields of science and technology.
The TMT has committed more than
a million dollars a year to education and job
training in science, technology, engineering,
and math in the state, so Hawaii residents are
prepared for these high-paying jobs in the fu-
ture.
The TMT has gone through a rigor-
ous seven-year state and local approval
process that has been open and transpar-
ent. There were more than 20 meetings for
public input and an Environmental Impact
Study found the project meets all conserva-
tion requirements.
During that process, the sponsors met
with Native Hawaiian groups like Kahu Ku
Mauna and made changes to address their
concerns. As part of that effort, the sponsors
chose the TMT site because it is on land that
will not impact ancient burials or shrines, and
can’t be seen from other sacred lands. And
TMT will continue the tradition of ancient
Polynesians who used the stars to navigate
the Pacific to discover Hawaii.
The current world voyage of the Hoku-
lea and its sister vessel Hikianalia is a perfect
example of the expertise and love for astrono-
my that continues in the Hawaiian community
today. The “high tech” astronomy that TMT
represents is merely an extension of space
exploration that started centuries ago in the
islands of Polynesia.
Since that time, Hawaii has become the
home of astronomy in the U.S., and a world
leader in this field, employing nearly 1,400 lo-
cal residents. The TMT Observatory Corpora-
tion was founded by a group of leading sci-
ence organizations that chose the Big Island
over other sites because of its unique benefits
for research.
Mauna Kea, which rises 14,000 feet
above the ocean, has a climate that is stable,
dry, and cold, which are important factors for
clear vision for a telescope.
3. THE HAWAII CARPENTER 2015
No. 003
General contractor Nan Inc is
working on the second phase of the
Wheeler Combat Aviation Brigade
Complex. The $69.7 million project in-
cludes two, six-story barracks designed
for 202 soldiers of the 25th Infantry Divi-
sion Combat Aviation Brigade.
“These barracks will have 101
units with two bedrooms, a bathroom,
and a kitchen,” said Stan Sagum, direc-
tor of development for Nan Inc. “It’s very
similar to the Unaccompanied Enlisted
Personnel Housing facility we built at
Helemano.”
Both buildings will have CMU
(concrete masonry unit) exterior walls.
The ground floor will be constructed
with cast-in-place concrete, and the sec-
ond through sixth floors will have precast
concrete planks with concrete toppings.
The project also includes a 7,000-square-
foot central utility plant that will house
the barrack’s cooling towers and a stor-
age and recycling area.
Nan Inc will self-perform the car-
pentry and drywall installation on the
project.
“Between the first through third
quarter of next year, we will be running
KEITH HIROTA
President
KYLE CHOCK
Vice President
RONALD I. TAKETA
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
RAYNARD "SHAYNE" CHUNG
Conductor
TERRY IKEDA
Warden
ALFRED DELA CRUZ
Trustee
MARK LUNA
Trustee
SEAN NEWCAMP
Trustee
TAMMIE OKA / News Editor
HAWAII REGIONAL COUNCIL
OF CARPENTERS
Nan Inc's Wheeler Combat Aviation
Brigade Complex, Phase II
TOP LEFT: Chevis Rivera
TOP RIGHT: Kory Ferreira
BOTTOM ROW (left to right):
Steven King, Jason Cristobal,
Ross Ishitani, Alex Kea,
and Michael Daguio
THE HAWAII CARPENTER
IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
THE HAWAII REGIONAL COUNCIL
OF CARPENTERS
On the Cover:
Nan Inc Building Barracks for 16-Phase
Combat Aviation Brigade Complex
at peak manpower with about 40 car-
penters and drywallers,” said Sagum.
The second phase of the Combat
Aviation Brigade Complex is scheduled
for completion in April 2017. Nan Inc is
also currently working on Phase 2B/2C
Whole Barracks Renewal project for
Quad B at Schofield Barracks, the new
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facil-
ity at Hilo International Airport, and the
HNL Concession Improvements in the
Ewa Concourse at Honolulu Internation-
al Airport.
(left to right): Rummel Etrata, Marlon Daguio, and Service Rep. Garrett Takara
Gary Nedervelt
4. Construction continues on Kapiolani Medical Cent-
er for Women and Children’s new Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) tower.
Signatory contractors Layton Construction Co. Inc. and
dck pacific construction LLC are working in a joint venture
to build the six-story, 200,000-square-foot tower and two-
story generator building.
“dck pacific has completed the concrete founda-
tion in the basement and slab-on-metal decking on all
floors,” said Warren Chaiko, vice president of design &
construction for Hawaii Pacific Health, Kapiolani’s parent
company. “They are now working on the loading dock
concrete and generator building concrete walls.”
BEK Inc. is the drywall subcontractor for the pro-
ject. The company is completing the elevator and stair
tower shaft walls, as well as the exterior metal-stud fram-
Interior Work Underway on Kapiolani’s NICU/PICU Tower
ing on the north, west, and south sides of the tower. BEK
drywallers are also working on the interior wall framing
and drywall installation, with approximately 10 percent of
the interior work finished.
The new tower will include 70 private NICU rooms,
14 private PICU rooms, and 12 private medical-surgical
rooms. All of the rooms are equipped with medical gases,
emergency power and data for patient monitoring sys-
tems, and nurse call systems. Some of the rooms will also
be equipped to serve as isolation rooms with negative
room pressure to mitigate the spread of contagious dis-
eases.
The team is pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) silver certification for the pro-
ject, which is scheduled for completion in November 2016.
(left to right): Service Rep. Justin Kochi, Roger Ramirez, Chris Olivas, William Manu,
Kelly Miyashiro, and Service Rep. Garrett Takara
(left to right): Joe Aguero, Miles Dickens, Gary Folster, and Duane Santiago(left to right): Ryan Ramirez and Rustyn Tam
(left to right): Mark Villegas and Elias Villarta Jr. (left to right): Kekai Contrades and Henry Lacson
(left to right): Arnel Portugal, Christopher Taylor, Joel Domingo, Ryan Rego,
and Alfred Paelma Jr.
Jonard Asuncion
Tyson Kam Jimmy Vo
Phillip Gombio Lawrence Abihai
Scotty Shissler Mitchell Miranda
5. After heavy rains prompted a roof collapse
three years ago, Farrington High School’s auditorium
is undergoing a much-needed renovation. General
contractor Nan Inc began work on the $10.6 million
project this April.
“When we started this project, the auditorium
looked like it had a sunroof,” said Nan Inc Project
Manager Emerson Garcia. “In addition to the roof re-
pair, we’re renovating both the interior and exterior.
Right now, we’re gutting everything out. We will also
upgrade the building to make it ADA (American with
Disabilities Act) compliant.”
The renovation involves the construction of
three new offices, a media studio, and a media class-
room. The second floor dressing/costume rooms, and
third floor projection room and control room are also
being renovated. To meet ADA standards, the re-
strooms will be renovated, new ramps will be installed
to provide wheelchair access to the lower auditorium,
and five wheelchair lifts will allow access to all levels.
“One of the biggest challenges is the high
ceiling,” said Garcia. “We had to provide a 20-foot-
high scaffold on the interior to allow our carpenters
to get up underneath the structural steel to install fin-
ishes. There will be some new walls we need to hang
in the ceiling at the new lighting balcony, and we’re
going to provide some anchor points to install ova-
tion panels.”
Nan Inc will self-perform the carpentry and dry-
wall installation. Carpenters will hang ovation panels
to simulate clouds, as well as sound-ready boards
for noise control. They will also do the finish work for
the media rooms, offices, projection room, and ticket
booth.
The project is expected to be at peak man-
power in July or August of 2015, with around 15 to 20
carpenters on-site.
When Nan Inc completes the renovation in
January 2016, the auditorium will include seating for
790 guests.
THE HAWAII CARPENTER 2015
No. 005
(left to right): Jacob Peralta, Superintendent Rodney Lobitos, Service Rep. Kai Hoohuli,
Wrixon Fernandez, Thinh Nguyen, Jaron Butler-Galacgac, Clinton Ueatari,
and Senior Service Rep. Shayne Chung
(left to right): Mark Duropan and Service Rep.
Garrett Takara
Nan Inc Renovating Farrington High School Auditorium
6. a
a
Carpenters and Drywallers Celebrate Milestone at Recog
Joined by family and friends, carpenters and drywallers received their jour-
neyman’s certificates at a Recognition Ceremony held at the Kapolei Training
Center on May 30, 2015. During the 2014-2015 school year, nearly 50 members
completed the 8,000-hour Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund
program.
“I would like to congratulate all of the graduates as they start a new chapter
in their careers,” said Edmund Aczon, executive director of the Hawaii Carpenters
Apprenticeship and Training Fund. “Your successful completion of our apprentice-
ship program required commitment and perseverance, as this program was de-
signed to challenge you physically, intellectually, and emotionally to prepare you
for the opportunities ahead of you.”
KHON2 News Reporter Gina
the event. Along with Aczon, Assist
Shioi Construction Inc. President Co
dustrial Relations Director Linda Chu
Chancellor Erika Lacro commended
“These journeyworkers will b
and drywall apprentices,” said Cho
plete, there are many opportunities
our industry. The United Brotherhoo
for journeyworkers, foremen, and s
take advantage of all of the resource
Carpenter and drywall graduates with Labor and Industrial Relations Director Linda Chu Takayama, Assistant Executive Secretary-Treasurer Kyle
Shioi Construction Inc. President Conrad Murashige, Honolulu Community College Chancellor Erika Lacro, and Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship an
Congratulations 2014-2015 Apprenticeship Program
Christopher Aczon
Gilbert Agrade
Terence Albeso Tabion
Cassidy Alvarez
Derek Amalato
Dennis Amigo
Ransen Ancheta
Sean Aona
Dennis Apilado
Justin Augustin
Jesse Bachiller
Bryson Baker
Preston Cabagua
Allen Canonizado
Garen Castillo
Michael Ceon
Raoul Clemente
Brian Correa
Travis Davidson
Joseph Dillinger
Lian Wei Dong
Paul-Bronson Doroha
William Elegino
Fuavaa Faualo
Christopher Fraser
Kealiiokekai Freitas
Kevin Fujiwara
Isaac Galacgac
Derrick Galindo
Bobby George
Ashley Hagmoc
Matthew Hoshide-Andrade
Terek Iese
Joel Inoue
CARPENTERS
Scott Ishimine
Kekoa Kamalani
John Kauhaahaa
Caleb Kellam
Chester Kupau
Dustin Lacno
Michael Lacuesta
Justin Lealao
Lawrence Lee III
Andrew Leong-Wilkinson
Eric Losbog
Louis Mafua
Melvin Makinney Jr.
Chad Morgan
Jovaustin Murray-Thornton
Gabe Oliva
Ricky Paderes Jr.
Gavin Peralta
Jonathan Quiocho
Jaime Quitevis
Roberto Rabago
Marlon Ramones
Tomas Sagocio
Brandon Sakata
Rolando Salud
Richard Sercena
Tycoon Shin
Gregory Sistoso
Guy Spalding
Grady Suan
Kevin Takatsuka
Sondy Ting
Christopher Wabing
Keith Young
7. gnition Ceremony
a Mangieri served as master of ceremonies at
tant Executive Secretary-Treasurer Kyle Chock,
onrad Murashige, Department of Labor and In-
u Takayama, and Honolulu Community College
d the graduates for their hard work.
be mentors for future generations of carpenter
ock. “Even though their formal training is com-
s for these graduates to grow and advance in
od of Carpenters offers educational programs
superintendents, and I encourage everyone to
ces our Brotherhood has to offer.”
Damien Memorial School’s New
Athletic Building Under Construction
Construction is underway on Damien Memorial School’s
first new building in three decades. General contractor Ralph S.
Inouye Co. Ltd. (RSI) is constructing the Clarence T.C. Ching Ath-
letic Building—a 5,300-square-foot building that will accommo-
date mat sports, such as wrestling and judo.
“This is an inspirational project for us because the school
and administration is really looking forward to this building,” said
RSI Vice President Michael Inouye. “When they held the ground-
breaking, all of the students came out.”
The building will be a pre-engineered metal structure. RSI
carpenters will complete the concrete formwork for a concrete re-
taining wall, footings, and slabs. They will also perform the finish
carpentry. Subcontractor S & G Construction has been selected to
complete the metal-stud framing and drywall installation.
When RSI completes the project in August 2015, the athlet-
ic building will feature a multi-purpose gym/wrestling area, show-
ers, lockers, restrooms, a weight room, and office space.
“This is a dream come true for us to build this athletic build-
ing,” said Damien Memorial School President Bernard Ho. “The
judo and wrestling teams currently train in the cafeteria and have
to clear tables and lay out their mat at each practice. The new
athletic building will allow them to hold more effective practices.
We were fortunate to have the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation,
corporations, community donors, and board members contribute
to our school to construct this new building.”
With Damien Memorial School’s student body nearly dou-
bling from 365 to 655 students within the last three years, the
school has a master plan to further redevelop its campus.
“This is just the first of several buildings we have planned,
but we are trying to be realistic by funding one building at a time,”
said Ho. “We started a capital campaign to build a music building
because the number of band students has grown by 50 percent,
and our current music building is a temporary building that is 35
years old. Our master plan includes a new administration building
and library, and a new track and field.”
(left to right): Oliver Tamayo, Gilbert Butin, and Service Rep. Garrett Takara
Chock, KHON2 News Reporter Gina Mangieri,
nd Training Fund Executive Director Edmund Aczon
Graduates!
DRYWALLERS
ga-Maxwell
Lino Asuncion
Jefferson Bolibol
Joevison Butay
Jared Cababa
Christopher Cabanos
Gerry Cabus
Juan Castro
Francis Degracia Jr.
Jensen Duque
Jomar Flores
Kahaionamaka Kepa
Edwin Navarro
Lionel Quemado
Travis Rabellizsa
Ronald Ricafrente
Russell Sielken
8. RSI Working on First Phase of Farrington High's Master Plan
the concrete formwork and finish carpentry, including
the installation of doors, frames, and bathroom acces-
sories. Eagle Interiors Inc. will do the drywall installation.
When RSI completes the project in September
2016, the new synthetic turf field and six-lane polyure-
thane track will be used for football, soccer, graduation,
ROTC, and the marching band. The company is also
currently working on the Kawananakoa Middle School
auditorium renovation, phase one of Leeward Commu-
nity College’s Waianae Coast Campus renovation, and
Honolulu Federal Credit Union’s new main branch and
administrative offices in Moiliili.
Farrington High School’s master plan involves
a total of nine phases over the course of 15 years. The
school has plans to demolish and rebuild several build-
ings, including its current gymnasium and cafeteria.
General contractor Ralph S. Inouye Co. Ltd. (RSI)
is working on the first phase of Farrington High School’s
Long Range Development Master Plan. The $15 million
project involves the demolition of the existing Kusunoki
Field and the perimeter track, tennis courts, and parking
lot adjacent to North King Street.
“We’re redoing the football field and track,” said
RSI Vice President Michael Inouye. “We’re also building
a storage building, ticket booth, press box, main bleach-
ers, and a 7,300-sqaure-foot ALS (Athletic Locker/Show-
er) building with lockers, showers, a training room, stor-
age room, and equipment room.”
The ALS building will be constructed with CMU
(concrete masonry units) and steel, but there will also be
poured-in-place concrete, concrete beams, and concrete
columns. Inouye says that RSI carpenters will self-perform
(left to right): Maurey Nipp, Oliver Tamayo, Senior Service Rep. Shayne Chung, Rodney Dumlao, Solomon Keliiholokai, and Service Rep. Kai Hoohuli
THE HAWAII CARPENTER 2015
No. 008
In June, apprentices from
across the state participated
in the United Brotherhood
of Carpenter's (UBC) Third-
Year Program at the Inter-
national Training Center in
Las Vegas, Nevada. The 16
apprentices attended work-
shops, a question and an-
swer session with contrac-
tors, and toured the facility.
The goal of the program is
to give seasoned appren-
tices a better understand-
ing of the role they play in
the construction industry as
well as how professionalism,
productivity, skill, and atti-
tude contribute to their own
success.
Apprentices Attend UBC Third-Year Program
TOP ROW (left to right): Adelbert Hernandez, Denis Valente Jr., Nestor Honorato, and Maui Field Rep. Ivan Lay
MIDDLE ROW (left to right): Milton Ah Nee, Corey Goeas, Ben Weiss Jr., Bryce Calpito, and William Betty
BOTTOM ROW (left to right): Shane Oshiro, James Kuahine, Kayne Sumida, Kaleo Kelii, Edwin Figueroa,
and David Serrao III, and Austin Taylor
9. Over 30 crews entered the Hawaii Carpenters
Trolling Tournament held on June 13 at Waianae Boat
Harbor. This year’s largest catch was a 644.8-pound
marlin reeled in by Captain Manning Limary and
members of the "Kamalei" crew.
Captain Joshua Navares and the "Jaylene C."
crew took second place with a 186.2-pound ahi. Third
place went to Captain Reyn Oshiro and the "Doren
K." crew who caught a 183.6-pound ahi.
“I would like to thank all of the members who
participated in this event,” said Service Representa-
tive Justin Kochi, who organized the tournament. “I
would also like to recognize Mark Luna, Jason Kuba,
Emil Bermudez, and scale master David Samson, who
volunteered their time to make this year’s tournament
a success. We hope to make next year’s tournament
bigger and better.”
1st Place MARLIN - 644.8 pounds
(Kamalei - Captain Manning Limary)
2nd Place AHI - 186.2 pounds
(Jaylene C. - Captain Joshua Navares)
3rd Place AHI - 183.6 pounds
(Doren K. - Captain Reyn Oshiro)
4th Place AHI - 179.2 pounds
(Triple J. - Captain Jerry Soriano)
Largest Ono 40 pounds
(Thee Old Lady - Captain Gary Nedervelt)
Largest Aku 28.2 pounds
(Blue Magic - Captain Sean Moromisato)
2015 Oahu Trolling Tournament Results
Kamalei (left to right): Nelson Mangrobang,
Mitchell Tynanes, and Manning Limary
Thee Old Lady (left to right): Gary Nedervelt,
Armand Agbunag, Jeremy Hirai, and Jonathan Harding
Blue Magic (left to right): Tim
Olorasa and Trolling Queen
Jaylene C. (left to right): Leighton Navares Jr.,
Trytin Ellis-Navares, Jordan Resurrection, Sal Delizo,
Leighton Navares, Cira Delizo, and Jaylene Delizo
Doren K. (left to right): Jeff Kakinami, Lissa Gendreau,
Masa Oshiro, Reyn Oshiro, and Bradford Akana
Triple J. (left to right):
Selwyn Valenciano
and Jerry Soriano
10. August 2015 Upgrade Courses
Interested members can sign up for upgrade courses at the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Train-
ing Fund Office on Oahu or at Neighbor Island Council Offices. They can also contact Glenn Alcalde, training
coordinator, with inquiries via e-mail at galcalde@hicarpenterstraining.com. Payment is due at the time of regis-
tration, and members must register for each course no later than two weeks prior to the (first) day of class.
A minimum of 10 students is required for each course, and the courses (including fees) are subject to change or
cancellation.
All upgrade courses and fees must be paid for with a money order, cashier's check, or personal check
payable to Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training (all returned personal checks will be assessed a $15
charge). For more information about payments, please contact the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Train-
ing Fund Office at 848-0794, ext. 5, or your respective Neighbor Island Council Office.
FALL PROTECTION
Start Date End Date Day(s) Time Instructor Location Room # Island Fee
08/08/2015 - 08/08/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM TBD HCDTFC TBD Oahu $ 6.00
08/29/2015 - 08/29/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Ivan Lay Council Office Maui $ 6.00
FIRST AID & CPR
Start Date End Date Day(s) Time Instructor Location Room # Island Fee
08/22/2015 - 08/22/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM Ivan Lay Council Office TBD Maui $ 17.00
08/22/2015 - 08/22/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM TBD HCDTFC TBD Oahu $ 17.00
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION (OVER ROUGH TERRAIN)
Start Date End Date Day(s) Time Instructor Location Room # Island Fee
08/15/2015 - 08/15/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM TBD SJHS TBD Hilo $ 6.00
08/15/2015 - 08/15/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Ivan Lay Council Office Maui $ 6.00
08/29/2015 - 08/29/2015 Sat 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Val Tabios HCDTFC TBD Oahu $ 6.00
OSHA (10-HOUR)
Start Date End Date Day(s) Time Instructor Location Room # Island Fee
08/03/2015 - 08/05/2015 Mon/Wed 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Danny Maglangit HCDTFC TBD Oahu $ 9.00
08/28/2015 - 08/29/2015 Fri/Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Danny Maglangit KCC TBD Kauai $ 9.00
OSHA (30-HOUR)
Start Date End Date Day(s) Time Instructor Location Room # Island Fee
08/03/2015 - 08/19/2015 Mon/Wed 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Danny Maglangit HCDTFC TBD Oahu $ 17.00
SCAFFOLD USE
Start Date End Date Day(s) Time Instructor Location Room # Island Fee
08/15/2015 - 08/15/2015 Sat 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Danny Maglangit HCDTFC TBD Oahu $ 6.00
HCDTFC = Hawaii Carpenters and Drywall Training Fund Center KCC = Kauai Community College
SJHS = Saint Joseph High School TBD = To Be Determined
THE HAWAII CARPENTER 2015
No. 010
11. Danny Maglangit
(left to right): Benn Uyeda, Kealii Flood, Micah Nakadomari, Alex Quijano, Reno Delos Santos, Trevor Akina, Ryan Isobe, and Lordy Agustin
(left to right): Riley Iida and
Richard Galanto Jr.
(left to right): Service Rep. Garrett Takara, Roger Agustin, Jonathan Ancheta, John Cabudol,
Fred Encomienda, and Ceasar Remigio
(left to right): Josh Hauck, Brennen Canumay, Cornelius Paguirigan, Richard Sercena, and Eddie Lagua
(left to right): Randy DeCambra
and Ramsay Naeole
(left to right): Service Rep. Kai Hoohuli, Davy Pena-Marrero, Sam Cariaga Jr.,
Mark Worthing, and Matthew Oshiro
(left to right): Tye Bryan, Paul Kumashiro, Killian Barrett, Pat Ogawa,
and Service Rep. Justin Kochi
(left to right): William Birks, Blaise Butay-Godoy,
and Arnel Bagaoisan
(left to right): Chris Ganir. Jon Cortez,
and Aurelio Bocoboc
12. July Happeningsevents & meetings Iulae
HAWAII REGIONAL COUNCIL
OF CARPENTERS
Broiled Shrimp with Panko
Large sized shrimp, lemon pepper, garlic salt, mayonnaise, and Panko (fine or medium). Line cookie sheet with foil and place the butterflied shrimp, shell side
down. Sprinkle generously with lemon pepper and garlic salt. Place a heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise on each shrimp. Place a heaping tablespoon of Panko on
top of the mayonnaise. Broil shrimp until cooked. Panko will be slightly browned.
Matsukawa Insurance Agency
Vice President to Speak at Unit 7 Meeting
Tricia Matsukawa, vice president of Matsukawa
Insurance Agency, will be the guest speaker
at the Unit 7 (Mililani/Wahiawa) meeting on
Wednesday, July 8 at Kipapa Elementary School
cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. She will discuss the types
of services her agency offers and answer ques-
tions.
Sign Up for 2015 Regional Council
Softball League
The Regional Council Softball League will begin
tournaments on Thursday, Aug. 20. Tournaments
will be held every Thursday at Patsy T. Mink Cen-
tral Oahu Regional Park. All members and com-
pany teams must sign up at the Council Office.
If you have any questions, please contact Field
Representative Mitchell Tynanes at 440-9137.
Sign Up for 2015 Oahu Shoreline
Fishing Tournament
The Oahu Shoreline Fishing Tournament will be
held on Labor Day weekend, from Sept. 4-6. In-
terested members can pick up an application
form from the Council Office. If you have any
questions, please contact Field Representative
Mitchell Tynanes at 440-9137.
8 WEDNESDAY
Kona Pension Club
10:00 a.m. Council Office
Unit 2 - Kona
6:00 p.m. Council Office
Unit 7 - Mililani/Wahiawa
6:00 p.m. Kipapa Elementary
School Cafeteria
9 THURSDAY
Unit 1 - Hilo
6:00 p.m. Saint Joseph School
Cafeteria
Oahu Pension Club
10:00 a.m. Council Office
14 TUESDAY
Maui Pension Club
9:00 a.m. Council Office
Unit 3 - Maui
6:30 p.m. Council Office
Unit 9 - Kalihi/Hawaii Kai
6:00 p.m. Council Office
1 WEDNESDAY
Unit 5 - Windward
6:00 p.m. Castle High School
Little Theater
2 THURSDAY
Unit 4 - Kauai
6:30 p.m. Council Office
Unit 8 - Salt Lake/Pearl City
6:00 p.m. Alvah A. Scott
Elementary School Cafeteria
3 FRIDAY
Independence Day (Observed)
A Federal, State, County, and
Construction Industry holiday.
7 TUESDAY
Local 746 - Waipahu/Waianae
6:00 p.m. Kapolei Training
Center