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August 28, 2010

The �5th Annual Made In Hawai‘i Festival

By Cheryl Minato

The annual Made In Hawai‘i Festival is the largest event of its kind held throughout the year. Last weekend, more than 35,000 kama‘āina and visitors alike browsed the nearly 500 booths in the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena sampling and purchasing products all grown and made locally here in the Islands. Outrigger Hotels has been a participating sponsor of the Made In Hawai‘i Festival for seven years and is the only hotel company with a booth promoting our family of hotels by distributing brochures, fliers, small logo items, and holding a prize drawing for a free night in Waikiki. This year, 12 lucky winners will enjoy a stay at the Outrigger Reef, Outrigger Waikiki, Outrigger Luana Waikiki, OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber, OHANA Waikiki East, OHANA Waikiki Malia, OHANA Waikiki West, Embassy Suites® - Waikiki Beach Walk®, or the Ala Moana Hotel.

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Milton Lafitaga, Tom Wakita, and Tim Alex stand ready to promote our properties!

Introducing the New Pre-Tax

Monthly Bus PassBy Dr. Chuck Kelley

Dr. Richard Kelley is traveling. His column will return on September 11.

Many Outrigger employees on O‘ahu are able to ride TheBus to work in Waikīkī every day if they choose to do so. Now, Outrigger is offering a new company-sponsored benefit – an easier way for employees to obtain their monthly bus passes that saves them money at the same time.

TheBus has been around for more than a century. It was founded way back in 1898 as the Honolulu Rapid Transit and Land Company. It began serving the public with trolley cars in 1901; buses were introduced in 1925. Over the years, it has gone through many name and ownership changes, but through it all, it has continually provided Honolulu residents with reliable and affordable transportation. No matter how much we might like to joke about TheBus, we should recognize that it really is a great

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Blood Drive Reminder

By Ashley Cabradilla

If you are interested in donating, and would like to make an appointment for the upcoming Blood Drive, please contact me at 921-6972 or by email at ashley.cabradilla@outrigger.com.

Thursday, September 9, 20108 a.m. – 2 p.m.

OHANA Waikiki EastLobby Conference Room

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Happy Birthday!

Sept 8: Theresa L. Gonder, Mana L. Hasegawa, Lai Kam Kwan, Zhie Liang, Joletta L. Decosta-Mararagan, Colleen K. Harada, Katherine A.K. Kaai, and Zhi Mei Liang.

Sept 9: Romeo E. Calamayan, Nelson P. Vaquilar, Carlita Herring, Jun Ling Lu, Suncha Chang, Herminia Agbayani, and Mark J. Turina.

Sept 10: Tolentino G. Esteban, Ellen S. Isidro, Dannette Na-O, Jenny Yan Nam Wu, Kenneth B. Choo, Kanoa G. Lacerdo Magallanes, Andres B. Malong, Thomas J. Apilado, Naomi C. Maitinara, Edwin R. Guillermo, Yin Fong Lam, and Nicolasa A. Garcia.

Sept 11: James Y.G. Huang, William C. Aiwohi, and Roselyn M. Ozaki.

Sept 12: Janeth Visitacion, Josie K. Rincon-Garcia, and Michelle Marie Norstrom.

Sept 13: Mariasita Rivera, Chu Ja Oh, Jay T. Velasco, and Orlando A. Ruiz.

Sept 14: Diosdado Echavez, Melody M.H.A. Summey, Sherri Joan Thomas, Kristine Carol Renneau, Liza T. Ramos, and Lanieza D. Garcia.

Art by Ashley Cabradilla

Lunch and LearnUnderstanding Diabetes

By DJ Nash

Friday, September �7, �0�0�� noon to � p.m.

OHANA Waikiki East Learning Center

Join us as HMSA Health Educator Gene Corpuz helps us to understand diabetes. Everyday someone is either diagnosed with diabetes or diagnosed with a disease as a result of having diabetes. According to the Hawai‘i Diabetes Report, 2004, and Director of the Department of Health, Chiyome Fukino, MD, it is estimated that approximately 100,000 people in Hawaii have diabetes and more than 900 people die every year of related complications, making it the seventh leading cause of death in the state.

Did you know:Native Hawaiians, Filipinos, and Japanese have higher rates of diabetes than CaucasiansPrevalence rates of diabetes are similar across all of Hawai‘i’s countiesNative Hawaiians have the highest diabetes mortality rates when compared with the other major ethnic groups, and Caucasians have the lowest diabetes mortality ratesObesity rates are significantly higher among adults with diabetes when compared with adults without diabetesAlmost 60 percent of patients receiving kidney dialysis for end-stage renal disease have a primary diagnosis of diabetes

Diabetes is a serious, common, and costly disease, but by working together, we can create a healthier Hawai‘i. Outrigger brings this opportunity to you in this short, informative seminar that will help you to understand what diabetes is; determine the warning signs, steps to prevention, and if you have diabetes, how to take control of it. Join us as we Lunch & Learn!

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Each year we ask our ‘ohana to help man our booth; a warm Mahalo to this year’s volunteers: Ashley Agustin, Tim Alex, Sam Arreza, William and Megumi Bethel, Jennifer Cabasag, Natalie Caceres, Tracy Crofton, Terri Escritor, Kathy Hansberry and her sister Sheila, Lorry Ijima-Sato, daughter Ashley and son Gavin, Jane and Harold Inouye, Lindsay Kaiser, Milton Lafitaga, Suzanne Lee, Conchita

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Malaqui, Cheryl Minato, Loan Montgomery-Freitas, Dean Nakasone, Lori Naone, Cindy Quiane, Marisa Sakamoto, Masako Sawyer, So‘o Tana, Andrea Takamiya and her friend Michael, Denise Torres, Tom and Melanie Wakita, Robert Watase, and Sheryl Yee. Mark your calendars! Next year’s Made In Hawai‘i Festival will be held August 19-21, 2011.

Denise Torres, Dean Nakasone, So`o Tana, and Tracy Crofton Sheryl Yee and Conchita Malaqui

Marisa Sakamoto, Cheryl Minato, and Lindsay Kaiser Kathy Hansberry, Lorry Ijima-Sato, and Lorry’s son Gavin

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September 5 - Nalani Productions

Nalani will be sharing her hula, along with a long time, well-known musician, Aunty Pudgie. Nalani has been dancing hula for 30 years and loves to teach people about what she learned while growing up as a hula dancer. Together, Nalani and Aunty Pudgie captivate their audience with melodic Hawaiian music and hula.

September 12 - “Simplicity”

“Simplicity” is a high-energy band covering blues, classics, and other genres. Sax player and vocals Andy Sexton, Drummer and vocals John Sexton, Bassist Mike Seda, and Guitarist Phillip Akau will be gracing the stage for an afternoon of pure entertainment. Be ready for the dynamite vocals of this talented group, as they belt out tunes sure to make you want to get up and dance.

September 19 - “Tradewinds”

“Tradewinds” has impressed audiences at world-class venues across Hawai‘i and the Mainland for over eight years. This electrifying group fuses together superb lead vocals, harmonies, and stunningly skillful choreography to produce an unforgettable performance. “Tradewinds” has a comprehensive and varied repertoire with music drawn from the 50s through the 90s. From disco, funk, jazz, Sinatra, and R&B, this vocal group offers unequaled authenticity. Their energetic and exciting stage presence will engage the audience and ignite the dance floor.

September 26 - “Papakolea”

“Papakolea” is a family group from the mountains of Papakolea. Three brothers, Kaleo, Puka, and Adam Asing are known for their falsetto and fast-paced Hawaiian music. They have performed in various venues all around the Hawaiian Islands and also traveled to Japan with a hula hālau.

September Sunday Showcase Line-Up at Waikiki Beach Walk®

By Kathy Hansberry

This popular FREE weekly show, which takes place from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (weather permitting), features a wide array of talented island entertainers. Valet parking for up to four hours is available for $6 at the Embassy Suites® - Waikiki Beach Walk® (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership - Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street), with any same-day purchase from any Waikiki Beach Walk® merchant. For more information, contact the Waikiki Beach Walk’s management office at (808) 931-3591.

The sounds of Tradewinds ignite the dance floor

Political FundraisersBy OHHPAC

Remember to vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Polling booths are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you are interested in obtaining information about Hawai‘i politics, please call the OHHPAC Hotline at 921-6957.

Below are upcoming fundraisers:

Wednesday, September 1, 2010Joe Souki

Representative District 8 - Wailuku, Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Pu‘uohala, and Waikapu

Wailuku Community Center5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Kyle Yamashita

Representative District 12 - Pukalani, Makawao, Olinda, Pulehu, Kula, and ‘Ulupalakua

Hannibal Tavares Community CenterPukalani Community Center

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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It was a busy week for the Outrigger Reef on the Beach when two important partner events were held on consecutive nights last week. Representatives from Alaska Airlines were in Hawai‘i over a four-day period to meet with state, industry, and tourism officials to talk about the airlines expanding service to Hawai‘i. Alaska Air held an industry reception at the Outrigger Reef ’s Voyager Deck on August 17 with more than 100 in attendance. It was a memorable evening, with Alaska Airline’s President Brad Tilden sharing his team’s excitement at being an important and growing part of the Hawaii community. The airline started its Hawaii service from Seattle in October 2007 and currently has 16-17 flights a day, depending on the day of week. Starting in January 2011, Alaska will increase its flights with daily nonstop service between Bellingham, WA, and Honolulu. Come March, the airline will add service between San Jose, CA, and Kaua‘i, as well as flights between Oakland, CA, and Kaua‘i. Everyone had nothing but good things to say about the newly revamped Outrigger Reef and the stunning Voyager Deck; the service, capably handled by the Outrigger Reef Catering Team; and the food, catered by award-winning Chef Chai Chaowasaree. The very next night, another 100 industry friends, colleagues, and media representatives descended on the Outrigger Reef, this time for Morris Visitor Publications launch of Outrigger’s

Moments of AlohaOutrigger Maui Eldorado“We were thrilled for the extremely pleasant staff. They were enormously accommodating and an absolute pleasure to work with. We primarily worked with Maryanne V [Mary Ann Valois] and Tamara [Biho]. Though everyone we met was wonderful. We will recommend you to everyone looking for a nice place to stay.”Justin EatonMalibu, California

“Thank you so very much for notifying us that my husband had left his wallet and iPod in our condo. The staff kindly mailed it to us back home and did so very quickly! Thank you for your honesty and quick service. We loved the condo and had a wonderful time! ...”Kathy Wintersvia e-mail Tamara BihoMary Ann Valois

Outrigger Celebrates with Our PartnersBy Nancy Daniels

Conchita Malaqui (center) with Mark and Jan Babin from Freaky Tiki Tropical Optical at Waikiki Beach Walk®

new in-room book Islands of Outrigger, as well as the premier of the new programming on Outrigger Television (OTV). At the event, stories were brought to life with a sample of cuisines from restaurants at the Outrigger Reef, Outrigger Waikiki, and Waikiki Beach Walk®. The event also reacquainted Outrigger Executives and Hotel Managers on the refreshed design and features that reflect the interests of the Outrigger guests, while creating a buzz among Outrigger tenants and advertising and public relations agencies for advertising opportunities. The Islands of Outrigger books are now in all guestrooms of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Hawai‘i, and the new OTV programming begins airing in September at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, and in all OHANA Hotels & Resorts. A special mahalo to restaurants Cheeseburger Beachwalk, Giovanni Pastrami, Hula Grill, Kani Ka Pila Grille, Ocean House Restaurant, Roy’s Waikiki, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar for providing the food that evening.

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Outrigger’s Pre-Tax Monthly Bus Pass Program

As you might expect, there are some important

details to this program that need to be understood:

• You must be a full- or part-time employee.

Employees with pre-tax parking are not eligible.

• Bus passes are for employee use only, and

are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Bus passes must be purchased for full months

only; no partial-month purchases are possible.

• Employees requesting either to enroll or

end their participation in the program

must submit their completed form to

Human Resources by the 1st of the month,

one month prior to the effective date of the

bus pass. (For example, for a bus pass for

October, forms must be received in Human

Resources by September 1.)

• Deductions will be made from the second

paycheck of the month.

• Passes will be distributed by each property’s

Housekeeping department beginning the

25th day of the month before the month

for which the pass is valid. (For example,

the bus pass for October will be distributed

beginning on September 25.)

• If you are not already signed up, you may

begin this benefit for your October bus

pass. To sign up, see your Supervisor or the

Human Resources Service Center before

September 1.

public transportation system. In fact, TheBus is the only mass transit system to be recognized twice by the American Public Transportation Association as “America’s Best Transit System” (for the years 1994-1995 and 2000-2001). TheBus has received many other accolades and awards for its long tradition of providing customers and visitors an efficient bus operation, for its commitment to the people of Honolulu, and for its continuing effort to improve service throughout the island. Today TheBus is heavily used by local residents and visitors alike. Thanks to its high dependability and frequent schedules, many of our O‘ahu visitors use TheBus to get around instead of renting a car. There are several advantages to this. It allows visitors to avoid driving unfamiliar, and sometimes narrow, winding roads. It saves the cost of car rental, gasoline, and parking. Plus it’s a great way to sightsee. Visitors can view the scenery without having to keep their eyes on the road, and when they see something of particular interest, they can get off at the nearest stop, then catch another bus when they are ready to move on. Many local residents also find TheBus an inexpensive and convenient way to get around. And from a “green” perspective, it’s important to realize that TheBus has the lowest cost per passenger mile of any ground transportation system in Hawaii and one of the industry’s lowest costs per passenger. Think about this: The average person who drives from Ewa Beach to Waikiki every day will probably spend over $2,000 a year just for gas and parking. This doesn’t count the cost of vehicle payments, insurance, repairs, and maintenance. Taking TheBus instead and purchasing monthly bus passes from Outrigger, that person would probably save well over $1,000 a year. What would you do with an extra $1,000? That’s why Outrigger would like to encourage employees to ride TheBus, protect the environment, reduce traffic congestion … and save some money! Starting in September, Outrigger employees in Waikiki will be able to purchase monthly bus passes at work with pre-tax dollars. This reduces taxable income (not total income), so employees can actually save even more money because their state and federal income taxes will be lower! (The amount saved depends on each person’s tax bracket, but it should come to over a hundred dollars a year for most people.) Once enrolled in the program, employees will be able to pick up their bus passes at their respective hotel Housekeeping departments, or for those in Company Services, you may pick them up at the Human Resources Service Center.

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So, if you are tired of fighting traffic as you drive to work, tired of searching for a parking space, and tired of paying Waikiki parking rates, think about TheBus!