2018 VIPs Dwight & Trese Otani
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2018 VIPs
Dwight and Trese Otani honored by Sacred Hearts Academy and St. Louis School
Trese Kano Otani, SHA ‘75 and Dwight Otani, SLS ’75 are founders of Sacred Hearts’ Academy Uncorked (2017) and St. Louis’ Grape Escape (2008). These annual functions are highly successful fundraising events, benefitting the schools’ financial aid programs. Both schools are grateful to Trese and Dwight Otani for spearheading such fun and creative fundraising events that bring alums and community support to each school’s campuses.
Debbie Berger honored by the Hawaii Community Foundation
Debbie Berger has been a remarkable leader on behalf of Hawai‘i Community Foundation in our most visible and important time. She has led the board with great respect and thoughtfulness for her fellow board members and with an unparalleled commitment to HCF and the people and communities we serve.
Dean and Tara Spagnoli honored by Le Jardin Academy
As part of the Le Jardin community for over a decade, Dean and Tara Spagnoli enrolled their eldest, Aiden ’20 in Pre-K. His sister, Siena ’22 soon followed. Tara started her volunteer work as the PFA Junior School Representative. Fast forward to the maturation of philanthropy at LJA and Tara and Dean chaired LJA's inaugural Annual Fund Parent Committee in 2015. Dean is the current Chairman of the Trustees.
Bruce Voss honored by PBS Hawaii
Honolulu attorney Bruce Voss, a partner in the law firm Bays Lung Rose & Holma, is being honored as PBS Hawai‘i’s VIP for his sage pro bono counsel in support of the HIKI NŌ learning initiative. Bruce is charting a legal pathway for this first-of-its-kind educational program. Through his strategic contributions, thousands of Hawai‘i students are gaining important life lessons and 21st-century workforce skills.
Jean Hamakawa honored by Assets School
Jean Hamakawa has served on the Assets School Board of Trustees for 12 years, and as chair of the Development Committee, she is a tireless champion of Assets’ mission. Jean continues to serve and support the school because "Assets allows bright children an environment where they can embrace their differences and learn how to shine. If Assets did not exist, there would be a huge void in this community.”
Fred Badua honored by Servco Pacific Inc.
We honor the late Fred Badua, who dedicated his life to service and was a valued leader in the community; his passion for giving back and infectious personality spread positivity everywhere he went. Fred was a true representation of what it means to be selfless. His legacy will live on through us by the service we do. Fred will always be remembered as “Mr. Aloha” and he will be missed.
2017 VIPs
Sue Ferandin honored by Le Jardin Academy
Sue Ferandin and her husband John have been active parents at Le Jardin Academy for a decade. Always leading by example, Sue is a tremendous force in moving the school forward as a lead volunteer with the newly formed Advancement Team. Proud parent to students in grades 7 and 2, Sue works tirelessly as a volunteer to ensure that LJA's advancement efforts mature to match the stellar education that her children receive.
Lesah Merritt honored by Foodbank of Hawaii
Lihue Safeway Store Manager, Lesah Merritt serves on the Hawaii Foodbank-Kauai Advisory Board. She is unmatched in motivating the community to support the hungry on Kauai. During Safeway’s Hunger Bag promotion, the Lihue store was #1 in bag sales in the entire Northern California region, selling 2,771 bags. She also launched the “Have a Rice Day” campaign. Customers answered by purchasing 447 20-pound bags of rice in two days!
Shelley Cramer honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Shelley Cramer is an outstanding leader and philanthropist in our community. She serves as Chair for Development on Sacred Hearts Academy’s board of directors. Shelley developed the Academy’s mentorship program, Girls Got Grit, where students intern and receive mentoring at local companies in fields including law, medicine, non-profit management, media, development and finance. The program was developed in less than 4 months and Shelley raised $80,000 for the program and scholarships.
Lucille Mistysyn honored by Maryknoll School
Maryknoll School and Lucile Mistysyn are practically synonymous. Lucile graduated from Maryknoll School in 1937--it was just Maryknoll’s third graduating class - and while a lot has changed since then for both Maryknoll and Lucile, her devotion to her alma mater has remained constant. Through marriage, a family, and a career Lucile has always found time to attend Maryknoll events, volunteer her time and donate to projects dear to her heart as well as Maryknoll’s annual fund. At 97 years young, Lucile still volunteers her time every Tuesday morning in the Institutional Advancement Office. She is an active member of the Alumni Council representing the decade of the ‘30s and has served on a variety of school committees. She is an inspiration to the students of today. Thank you, Lucile, for all that you are for Maryknoll!
Hawaii Alpha Delta Kappa Eta Chapter honored by PBS Hawaii
PBS Hawai‘i recognizes Hawaii Alpha Delta Kappa’s Eta Chapter for its outstanding year-round, year-after-year support. Each month, these dedicated women grace the PBS Hawai‘i campus with their exceptional work and generous spirit. Through their committed engagement in station children and youth events, the women of Hawaii ADK’s Eta Chapter truly embody PBS Hawai‘i’s role as a safe space for our keiki to learn and discover.
2016 VIPs
Clarence Chun honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Lauren Dawson honored by ‘Iolani School
Charlie R. "Chuck" Jones honored by Catholic Charities Hawaii
Janet Marlette honored by ASSETS School
Russell and Kristina Ogawa honored by Punahou School
Scott Schroeder, PhD. honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Garrett and Christine Suehiro honored by Punahou School
Barry Taniguchi honored by Hawaii Community Foundation
2015 VIPs
Glenn Ching honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Ernie Choy honored by Iolani School
James Lee honored by Iolani School
Galen Narimatsu honored by Mid-Pacific Institute
Shanlyn Park honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Jay Shidler honored by Honolulu Museum of Art
Derrick Wong honored by Maryknoll School
Kent and Dora Youel honored by University of Hawaii Foundation
2014 VIPs
Violeta Arnobit honored by Hawaii Pacific Health Pali Momi Foundation
Kimberly Dey honored by Hawaii Pacific Health Kapiolani Health Foundation
Sue Ferandin honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Friends of Catholic Charities Hawaii honored by Catholic Charities Hawaii
Bill Petty honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Jeff White honored by Honolulu Waldorf School
2013 VIPs
David Arita honored by Salvation Army
Janice Casey honored by Hawaii Community Foundation
Greg Concilla honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Leslie "Les" Correira honored by Catholic Charities Hawaii
Jean Kiyabu honored by PBS Hawaii
Amanda Stevens honored by Goodwill Industries of Hawaii
Beth Hoban honored by Pali Momi Foundation
Michael J. O'Malley honored by Kapiolani Health Foundation
Susan Schull honored by Ballet Hawaii
Judge Michael A. Town honored by Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
Dr. Allana Coffee honored by Hawaii Theatre
Susan Sowder honored by National Kidney Foundation
Thomas Hee honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
2012 VIPs
Lawrence "Larry" Rodriguez honored by Catholic Charities Hawaii
Lina Agbayani honored by Hawaii Food Bank
Jeff Arce honored by Kapiolani Health
Craig Thomas honored by Castle Medical Center
Murray Bawden honored by Salvation Army
Cindy Turse honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Gayle Harimoto honored by PBS Hawaii
Mark Polivka honored by Kapiolani Health Foundation
Darrel Lau honored by Maryknoll School
Gayle Pingree honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Steve Walker honored by National Kidney Foundation
2011 VIPs
Linda Katagiri honored by National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii
Sara Platte honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Lois Reiswig honored by the Hawaii Community Foundation
Kalene Sakamoto honored by Maryknoll School
Melissa Jackson honored by Castle Medical Center
Helene Nielson honored by Hawaiian Islands Land Trust
Roger Wall honored by Catholic Charities of Hawaii
Vince Hill honored by Kapiolani Health Foundation
Lynne Johnson honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Aurora Fruehling honored by Hawaii Arts Alliance
Marianne Dymond honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
2010 VIPs
Alexander “Sandy” Gaston honored by Battleship Missouri Memorial
Kathy Wright honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Marcia Morse honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Dan & Ann Holt honored by Maryknoll School
Mary Cooke honored by Punahou School
Mike Browning honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
2009 VIPs
Noelle Baker honored by the Hawaii Theatre Center
Joe Vierra honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
David W. Pratt honored by Island School
Ethel Aotani honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Rodney Nagai honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Brenda Wong honored by Maryknoll School
Dr. Franklin Kometani honored by Battleship Missouri Memorial
Kitty Sullivan Wo honored by Punahou School
2008 VIPs
Brandt G. Farias honored by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Norma Hara honored by Assets School
Christine Koo honored by Aloha Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Charlene Lum honored by Maryknoll School
Jacqueline Maly honored by Windward Community College
Mitch Mitchell honored by Hale Makua
Randy Perreira honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Philip Roach honored by Honolulu Academy of the Arts
Suze Salm honored by The Contemporary Museum
Shelley Thompson honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Thomas Welch honored by Seabury Hall
Joseph J. Zilber honored by Castle Medical Center
2007 VIPs
Jill MacMillan honored by ASSETS School
Indru & Gulab Watumull honored by Castle Medical Center
Marianita Lopez honored by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Aimee Ogata honored by Child & Family Service
Pat Barron honored by The Contemporary Museum
John Wesolosky honored by The Contemporary Museum
Allyn Bromley honored by The Contemporary Museum
Jeffrie Jones honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Stella MacGowan honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Maeona Mendelson honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Jo-Lynne Natori honored by ‘Iolani School
Douglas Ferreira honored by Maryknoll School
Patsy Federcell honored by Maui Arts & Cultural Center
BJ Kobayashi honored by The Nature Conservancy & Punahou School
Elmer Yuen honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
2006 VIPs
Susan Fuller honored by ASSETS School
James Walsh honored by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Mark Felmet honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Peter Ho honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Mele Pochereva honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Alison Manaut honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Stephen McClaran honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Robert Peters honored by Honolulu Symphony
Susan Spangler honored by Honolulu Symphony
John C. Walker, Jr. honored by Kapiolani Health Foundation
Mervin & Waynette Cabral honored by Maryknoll School
Greg & Shirley Yim honored by Punahou School
Koren Dreher honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Judy Siracusa honored by Seabury Hall
Julia Brown honored by St. Francis School
Christopher Matar honored by United Nations Association, Hawaii Division
2005 VIPs
William Bow honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Zadoc Brown, Jr. honored by Seabury Hall
Paul Chinen honored by Maryknoll School
Dennis Hu honored by St. Francis School
Bob and Dee Levy honored by Honolulu Symphony
Jim Mullis honored by Castle Medical Center
Bill Paul honored by YMCA of Honolulu
William Powell honored by Catholic Charities Hawaii
Elaine “Dusty” Short honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Calvin M. Tamaye honored by Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation
Noel Trainor honored by Hawaii Foodbank
Karen White honored by Hawaii Community Foundation
Mark Wong honored by Hawaii Theatre Center
Lorna Wood honored by Friends of the Children’s Justice Center
2004 VIPs
Ron McNichols honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Dr. Don Nugent honored by University of Hawaii, College of Education
Sharon McPhee honored by Honolulu Symphony
Lei Ohama Rol honored by Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation
Jean Tsukamoto honored by ‘Iolani School
Clyde Matsusaka honored by Maryknoll School
Dorothy "Dot" Hamilton honored by USS Missouri Memorial Association
Jean Culbertson honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Lila Morgan honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Stanley Hong honored by The Nature Conservancy
Henry H. Wong honored by Castle Medical Center
Cliff Cisco honored by Catholic Charities Hawaii
Karen Huffman honored by Hawai‘i Theatre
2003 VIPs
Lynne Waihee honored by Castle Medical Center
Robert ‘Bob’ Tong honored by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Kenwei Chong honored by Hawai’i Theatre Center
Ron Lee honored by Hawai’i Children’s Cancer Foundation
Crystal Lancaster honored by Hawai’i Children’s Cancer Foundation
Chuck Painter honored by Hina Mauka
Ruth Alison Bastis honored by Holy Nativity School
Arline Akina honored by Honolulu Symphony
Barbara Higgins honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Doris Tilden honored by Honolulu Academy of Arts
Diane Kudo honored by ‘Iolani School
Laurie Breeden Callies honored by La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls
Eileen Kauhane Lota honored by Maryknoll School & PACT
Duncan MacNaughton honored by Punahou School
Owen Chock honored by Sacred Hearts Academy
Marian Lash honored by REHAB Foundation