Hawaiian Societies Celebrate Heritage with Queen`s

A Weekly Publication for the People of Queen’s | Volume 21 | Number 6 | February 6, 2012
Hawaiian Societies Celebrate Heritage with Queen’s
Three times a year, the Queen’s ‘ohana gathers on campus and at the Royal
Mausoleum to honor our founders: on
Queen Emma’s birth anniversary in
January, King Kamehameha IV’s birth
anniversary in February and on Heritage Day in July. Staff, patients and
their families, and the community are
always welcome. The Royal Societies
and other Hawaiian benevolent societies join us, distinctively dressed in
red and gold capes or meticulous black
or white holoku. The Print Connection
was recently asked to explain just who
these ‘ohana members are, so here is a
brief description of those who usually
attend. Some of these groups choose
to maintain a fairly low profile, so the
amount of information available varies.
In stark black suits, the Royal Order
of Kamehameha I members stand out in
their red and gold capes (above). The Order
was established by King Kamehameha V
(Lot Kapuāiwa) in 1865 to honor the legacy of his grandfather, Kamehameha the
Great. Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
publicly reestablished the order in 1902.
According to their website at www.
royalorderofkamehameha.org, the purpose
of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I
is to: Unite in fraternal and benevolent
work, men of Hawaiian descent of good
moral character and sound bodily health;
to cultivate the cardinal principles of
friendship, charity, and benevolence; aid
widows and orphans; improve the social
and moral conditions of its members; and
to provide scholarship assistance. The
Order also aims to preserve and perpetuate the ancient culture, customs, and traditions of Hawai‘i; uplift the Hawaiian
people; infuse the spirit of patriotism,
loyalty, helpfulness and kindness among
its members; advance the interest of its
members in every rightful cause; and to
encourage and develop leadership. The
different patterns and lengths of their
Above: A Heritage Day procession at
Mauna ‘Ala is led by a member of the Royal
Order of Kamehameha I, followed by members of ‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu.
capes designate rank within the organization. The Order is often consulted
by U.S., State, and local governments
with regard to native Hawaiian rites performed at state functions. There is also a
women’s chapter of the organization.
Notable in their black holoku, orange
lei mamo, black gloves, hats and frequently umbrellas, the members of
‘Ahahui Ka‘ahumanu are a photographer’s dream (see photo, page 2, top left).
This civic club was formed by Princess
Victoria Kamamalu in 1864 for the relief of the elderly and the ill. Revived
by Queen Emma’s lady-in-waiting Lucy
Peabody in 1905, the group rallied to(Continued on page 2.)
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gether, distressed that no one was giving much attention to the grave sites
at Mauna ‘Ala. They took on the duty
of providing lei and flowers on appropriate occasions. The club also organizes fundraisers, scholarships, supports
Hawaiian language immersion and cultural programs and other charitable efforts. Membership is by invitation only
to women of Hawaiian descent.
Hale o Na Ali‘i members dress in
white and wear capes of yellow, gold, or
green. This organization has seven chapters statewide and was reorganized in
1918 with a focus on helping Hawaiians
receive health care and proper burials.
Service
A W A R D S
In acknowledgment of many years of continued service,
the Queen’s ‘ohana congratulates those who are marking an anniversary. Mahalo to all for your dedicated service. Employees work at QMC unless noted.
5 years
Gary Ahn, QDC
Andrea Antolin
Mae-Ann Arciaga
Lan Bailey
Russell Baldugo
Rodney Cabatu
Ginalyn Cabusora
Chad Collado
Johnna del Castillo
Ricardo Ebia
Loraine Fleming
Marjorie Kanae
Dustin Kubota
Donna Kunewa
Venancio Liban, Jr.
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January 2012
Mireille McGinty
Rochelle Nabal
Shanelle Nakanishi
Jared Ozo
Mimi Pham
Fa’amoana Purcell
Ann Regis
Joel Roman
Christine Silano
Patrick Souza
10 years
Jennifer Gohier
Janet Kawada
Gail Lee
Charm Lomibao
Mamakakaua, Daughters and Sons
of Hawaiian Warriors, are descendants
of those who previously walked before
the ali‘i as protection. They now stand
guard and serve on cultural occasions.
They prefer to keep a low profile, frequently performing their own ceremonies before sunrise. They wear flowing
capes and carry standards of Mamakakaua, such as javelins and spears. Their
cape patterns have been handed down
through the generations.
‘Ahahui Ka‘iulani members wear
white mu‘u mu‘u and exist to support
Hawaiian culture and preservation.
The Daughters of Hawai‘i were
founded in 1903 by seven daughter of
Protestant missionaries. Citizens of the
Kingdom of Hawai‘i before annexation,
they saw a need to preserve Hawaiian culture. Their organization strives to “perpetuate the memory and spirit of old
Hawai‘i and of historic facts, and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language.”
They preserved and maintain both the
Jodette Miyamoto
Jennifer Pagtulingan
Lori Silva
Heather Texeira
Honesto Zausa, Jr.
15 years
Cherylee Chang
Travis Imamura
20 years
Jerrie Balsai
Michele Ferguson
Beth Iwane
Lydia Kumasaka
Amy Lau
Christiane Nicolas
Joan Parker-Dias
Yuri Popov
Tessie Redmayne
Sandra Teele
25 years
Cheryl Fallon
Patricia Takebayashi
Debra Tasaka
30 years
Liwanag Guittap
Clarita Manglaylay
Margaret Moon
Robin Teruya
35 years
Charlene Aoki
Queen Emma Summer Palace in Nu‘uanu
and the Hulihe‘e Palace in Kailua-Kona on
Hawai‘i Island. They are a nonprofit corporation managed by a volunteer board
of trustees. Members must be descendants of Hawai‘i residents prior to 1880.
A support group, the Calabash Cousins, is
open to any man or woman interested in
supporting the cause. The Daughters and
their Cousins wear elegant white holoku
and hats (above, middle photo).
Members of the Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club (above) can be recognized by the blue silk lei they wear over
all white garments. Organized in 1964,
the club supports QMC and the community and has an active glee club as well.
Other ‘ohana who attend when schedules allow include those from St. Andrew’s Priory, ‘Iolani School, groups with
reciprocal relationships involving Native
Hawaiian health organizations such as
Lunalilo Home, Kamehameha Schools,
Queen Lili‘uokalani, and other ali‘i trusts.
We hope this information informs and
intrigues you. All are invited to attend
this week’s commemoration of the King’s
birth, on Thursday, February 9 at 11:00
am in the Queen’s Conference Center.
Note: To see these photos in color, check out
the Print Connection at www.queens.org.
Hawai‘i Catching Wave of Nat'l Breastfeeding Push
Health care professionals across the
state and the country are working to ensure that Hawai‘i catches the wave stemming from a call to action by the Surgeon
General to take steps toward removing
obstacles that block women from breastfeeding. The Queen’s Medical Center,
Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women
and Children, the Healthy Hawai‘i Initiative (Hawai‘i Department of Health),
and Breatfeeding Hawai‘i (BFH) recently
sponsored “Catch the Wave Hawai‘i,” a
conference that outlined national initiatives for evidence-based infant nutrition. The conference was held at the
Queen’s Conference Center last month.
The Surgeon General’s call to action to
support breastfeeding was a first in U.S.
history. It outlined steps that can be taken to remove some of the aforementioned
obstacles. “Whether you’re a clinician, a
family member, a friend, or an employer,
you can play an important part in helping
mothers who want to breastfeed,” Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, MD,
said. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention says that while 75% of U.S.
babies start out breastfeeding, only 13%
are exclusively breastfed at the end of
six months. Many mothers who attempt
to breastfeed say several factors impede
their efforts, such as a lack of support at
home; absence of family members who
have experience with breastfeeding; a
lack of breastfeeding information from
health care clinicians; a lack of time and
privacy to breastfeed or express milk at
work; and an inability to connect with
other breastfeeding mothers.
Catch the Wave outlined Dr. Benjamin’s “Call to Action,” which identifies
ways that families, communities, em-
Above: In the right front are (l - r) conference speakers Carol Lopez Melcher, RN, MPH,
and Amelia Psmythe, Director of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon and Western Regional Representative to the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee. In back are (l - r) Lisa Dau, RN,
IBCLC, BFH Board VP; Sylvia Pager, MD, IBCLC; Pat Bylick, RN, MPH, IBCLC, BFH President;
Deb Trankel, RNC, IBCLC, BFH board member; Gerri Chock, RN, IBCLC, Janel Takasaki, RN
(Kaiser), IBCLC, BFH board member; and Sally Greene, IBCLC, BFH Business Team Leader.
ployers, and health care professionals
can improve breastfeeding rates and increase support for breastfeeding. The
conference also covered ways to effect
influence at the state level and the best
ways to convince health insurance companies to support breastfeeding. The politics behind infant formulas and cow’s
milk were also revealed to attendees.
According to the Call to Action, breastfeeding protects babies from infections
and illnesses that include diarrhea, ear
infections, and pneumonia. Breastfed babies are also less likely to develop asthma, and those who are breastfed for
six months are less likely to become
obese. Mothers who breastfeed have a
decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancers. A study published last year in the
journal Pediatrics estimated that the U.S.
would save $13 billion per year in health
care and other costs if 90% of babies were
exclusively breastfed for six months. Dr.
Benjamin added that, by providing accommodations for nursing mothers, employers can reduce health care costs and
lower absenteeism and turnover.
Special thanks go to Deb Trankel, RNC,
IBCLC, of Queen’s, and Pat Bilyk, RN,
MPH, IBCLC, President of Breastfeeding
Hawai‘i, for doing the lion’s share of the
work in making the conference possible.
“Deb truly reflects the mission and val-
ues of Queen’s and nursing, and proves
that patients and families are her top priority,” said Cyndi Kitkowski, RN, PCCS
Instructor. “The information that was
presented will be integral to our state’s
alignment with new Federal laws, CDC
recommendations, and TJC standards related to the support of breastfeeding.” In
turn, Deb expressed a big mahalo to QHS/
QMC President Art Ushijima and Vice
President of Nursing and Chief Nursing
Officer Cindy Kamikawa, RN, for having
the foresight to sponsor the conference.
“The 120-plus registrants included
WIC, RNs from all hospitals, CLCs, IBCLCs, doulas, midwives, NPs, MDs, administrators, and managers,” said Deb.
“[It was the] biggest statewide breastfeeding conference in [Hawai‘i’s] history, connecting health professionals from Hawai‘i
Island, Maui, Kaua‘i, and Moloka‘i."
A Certificate of Appreciation from
Breastfeeding Hawai‘i was awarded to
Gerri Chock, RN, IBCLC, of QET 10 “in
recognition of her support for breastfeeding education at Queen’s and in the community at-large.” Sylvia Pager, MD, and
Patricia Bilyk, RN, were also recognized
for their support and promotion of breastfeeding in Hawai‘i (see photo, left). Business awards for breatfeeding support went
to Macy’s Ala Moana, Costco Iwilei, and
Title Guarantee.
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gently used scrubs by February 18 for
their next mission to the Philippines.
Call Anita at the Main OR at 691-4386
or drop them off at the desk.
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Onsite Open Enrollment for the voluntary permanent life insurance benefits
will be held February 13 to 24. Schedule an appointment at 800-583-1571 or
email nick.westbye@insurancepoint.com.
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Nominations are now open for the
2012 Ke Kauka Po‘okela Outstanding
Physicians Awards. Nomination forms
are available on the Queen’s Intranet, in
Harkness Dining Room, and Harkness
303 & 307 (The Queen’s Referral Line).
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Recognize your favorite QMC volunteer by nominating them for the
Kokua Po‘okela (Helping Excellence)
Award at eww.queens.org/events/volunteer.htm or call the Volunteer Office at
691-4397 for a nomination form. Nomination deadline is February 24.
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to jkimura@queens.org (please put “LoveLines” in the subject box)
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HR presents a free lunchtime series
of retirement workshops every Tuesday
in February. Social Security Benefits will
be held on February 7. QHS Retirement
Benefits for Teamsters and Non-Bargaining will be held on February 14. QHS
Retirement Benefits for HNA will be held
on February 21. Managing Your 401(k)
When You Retire will be held on February 28. Sessions will be held at the Kamehameha Auditorium from 12:00 to
1:00 pm. Class size is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come,
first served basis. Register at eww1.
queens.org/traindev/reg/retirement.asp.
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The Barbara Lau Nursing Scholarship
is accepting applications through February 17. Call Linda James at 691-5175 for
more information and an application.
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The deadline to apply for student scholarships at hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
is February 17. Be sure to check out the
Will J. Henderson scholarship exclusively
for dependants of Queen’s employees.
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Catharyn Talon is the new manager
of Queen’s Heart Physicians Practice.
She may be reached at 691-8902.
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Wendy Rogers, RN, is the new manager of Nursing Administration, which includes nursing payroll, the staffing office and the admin coordinators. Wendy’s phone number is 691-7793.
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Flu vaccinations for all employees are
still available at Employee Health, at the
Emergency Department (call 691-4311
beforehand) or on Pauahi 4 (call 6914451). For more information, call Infection Prevention & Control at 691-4226.
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