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WHAT’S EATING YOU?
Food Webs and Feeding at the Aquarium
ANNUAL REPORT
Fiscal Year 2012 Supplement
UNIQUE SPECIES
S AV E T H E DAT E
FROM THE DIRECTOR
I
am not a gambling man, but was recently
challenged to a bet that was too good to
miss. During a free flowing discussion at
a pau hana gathering, one of the group
described a two-hour television documentary she had seen, on the Discovery Channel no
less, in which the discovery of a mermaid was
reported. The creature was apparently beached
with a pod of whales and was discovered by
NOAA scientists as they surveyed the stranded
animals. In the documentary the scientists
explained the biology, evolution and lifestyle of
the mermaid. Amazing!
It was very early in the evening, and so one
mai tai too many was not to blame. I did not see
the documentary in question, but was very confident when I said it was a hoax. My friend objected,
insisting that the scientists in the documentary
had verified its existence, and so we differed. A
bet was raised, not a Mitt Romneyesque $10,000,
but a more realistic amount for us working
people—enough for a family of four to visit
the Waikīkī Aquarium. After researching on
the web (Google ‘monster-week-mermaids’, if
interested) my friend acquiesced and settled
the bet promptly, in cash. With her agreement,
I donated it to the research and conservation
programs at the Aquarium, where it will be put
to use revealing some of the fascinating, amazing and unbelievable creatures that really do
exist in the ocean around us. And if you are not
inclined to gamble, but still wish to support our
education conservation and research programs,
please call 440-9027 to find out how.
It never ceases to amaze me that so many
people believe in the unbelievable—bigfoot, el
chupacabra, the Loch Ness Monster and, yes,
mermaids—when there are so many truly incredible creatures, real ones, out there, that are
practically ignored; the many fish species that
can change sex; the deep sea gulper, a fish that
can swallow prey items larger than itself; the
jellyfish, an animal 99% water, with no brain
and no heart, that has remained unchanged for
millions of years and which occurs throughout
the world’s oceans; the frogfish, which has
on its head a ‘fishing pole’ tipped with a fake
The Journey
Continues
Thursday, October 18
6:30 p.m.
Dr. Andrew Rossiter with the FOWA Board: Front row
(L to R) Mike Niethammer, Dr. Andrew Rossiter, Nancy
Taylor, Chuck Kelley; Back row (L to R) Chris Cole,
Kimo Greenwell, Damian Roncevich, Charlie Loomis,
Marcus Boland
‘bait’, which it wiggles to attract unsuspecting
fishes within striking distance; the 14 m (46’)
long whale shark, the largest fish in the sea, yet
which is a harmless filter feeder, feeding mainly
on microscopic plankton; the deep sea anglerfish,
where the 20 cm (8”) long female and 3 cm (1”)
long male overcome the challenges of finding
each other in the dark abyssal depths by the
male (or males!) attaching itself to the female’s
body and gradually fusing itself and its circulatory system with that of the female to become
a parasitic male; and the pearlfish, which lives
inside sea cucumbers, where it feeds on the
animal’s gonads, effectively castrating it from
inside. These animals are all real, the results
of millions of years of evolution, and should
satisfy the appetite of anyone with a hankering
for bizarre, fanciful or mythical creatures. But
if you do spot a bigfoot in Makiki, a Lake Wilson
monster, or a mermaid in Maui, and fancy a
Mitt-sized bet, please give me a call. I’m happy
to support the Aquarium’s ocean education,
conservation and research programs, however
indirectly!
Dr. Andrew Rossiter
Director, Waikīkī Aquarium
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Issue Number 183
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EDITOR
Dr. Andrew Rossiter
Terrie M. Williams, Ph. D., Director
of the Marine Mammal Physiology
Program at the University of
California, Santa Cruz, and author
of The Odyssey of KP2, will share
both her research and personal
observations in working with monk
seals, especially Hō‘ailona (a.k.a.
KP2). She will also be available for
a book signing.
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Kelsey Ige
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home of a number of species that can be seen
at no other public aquarium in the world, and
Smith’s butterflyfish (Chaetodon smithi) is one
of those animals. The Aquarium’s specimen was
collected at Rapa Nui in 2002, and has been on
display in the Gallery One Barrier Reef exhibit
since then. It is a unique-looking fish, with a solid
black front and a bright yellow posterior—like it
has been dipped headfirst in a bucket of paint.
Where it is found, off Rapa Nui, Pitcairn,
and Rapa Iti and the Marotiri islets southwest of Tahiti, Smith’s butterflyfish is not uncommon.
However, this fish was only discovered in 1967, due mostly to its isolated habitat and not scientifically described until 1975. The species favors rocky reefs covered with algae and some coral growth,
and commonly gathers in large groups, swimming in mid-water and feeding on zooplankton.
Smith’s
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon smithi
SOURCE: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/165675/0
PHOTO: BRUCE CARLSON
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Living Legacies
Thursday, October 25
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of special
presentations on philanthropy.
Dr. Andrew Rossiter will present,
“Waikīkī Aquarium: 108 Years
Young,” and Lani Starkey, of the
University of Hawai‘i Foundation,
will present “Does your ‘I Love You’
Plan have the Midas Touch or Midas
Curse?: Gift Strategies for Estate
and Income Tax Avoidance.”
M A N A‘ O
Traditionally, the kilo i‘a was an
expert of fish and marine life. He
studied the behaviors and movements
of i‘a. The kilo stood at a high point of
land overlooking the ocean to watch
for an expected school of fish and
steered the fishermen in the school’s
direction. The success of surrounding
the school was entirely up to the kilo.
› Please RSVP by October 19. Contact
MaryLou Foley, (808)440-9027 or
email maryloufoley@waquarium.org.
Light supper and refreshments will
Members’ Night
Sunday, November 4
Pack a dinner and enjoy a picnic on the lawn as experts
share the latest about Hawaiian Monk Seal research, rescue
efforts and captive rehabilitation that’s happening at the
Waikīkī Aquarium and preferred habitats of these fascinating
mammals. Among the presenters for the evening are Tracy
Wurth, Research Biologist for the Hawaiian Monk Seal
Research Program, NOAA Fisheries Service; Dera Look,
Assistant Regional Marine Mammal Response Coordinator,
NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Regional Office; and the
Aquarium’s very own, Heather Down, Monk Seal Program
Manager. Join us for a swimmingly splendid evening with the
monk seals at Members’ Night!
be served.
› Free for FOWA members and $5 for Non-FOWA Members. Call 440-9015 for reservations. Reservations are required.
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Imagine the coral reef:
a landscape teeming
with plants and animals
living in vast oceanic
waters. An environment
limited in resources,
but efficient in retaining
and recycling energy and
nutrients. Producers and
consumers rely on one
another for food and
energy, living in balance
and connected by a
myriad of food webs.
Plants, animals and other life forms have similar
nutritional requirements. Each needs energy
and specific nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids or fats, vitamins and minerals) to grow
and survive. However, the mechanisms by
which various groups of animals obtain these
nutrients vary significantly—and are intriguing
to witness first hand at the Aquarium.
At the base of the food chain are primary
producers (marine plants and phytoplankton).
These autotrophs produce their own nutrients
from inorganic molecules and environmental
sources of energy, most use the sun’s energy
through photosynthesis. These primary producers become food for a wide variety of marine
herbivores (or are recycled back into the food
chain as they die and decompose). Herbivores
then become food for species higher up on the
food chain, and so on. These organisms that
derive energy and nutrients by consuming other
organisms are known as heterotrophs.
So, how do we use all this scientific information at the Waikīkī Aquarium? Just as in nature,
the base of our animal’s nutrition begins with
the autotrophs. Behind the scenes, aquarists
culture microalgae (green algae, such as
Tetraselmis sp., and marine diatoms, such as
Chaetoceros mulleri) that is fed to planktonic
grazers, such as rotifers, copepods and shrimps.
In turn, these planktonic grazers are fed to
larval fishes and filter-feeding sea jellies, corals,
and, on occasion, anemones. Most sea jellies
and corals live in competitive and low nutrient
oceanic environments. They gain energy and
nutrients from photosynthesizing microalgae,
known as zooxanthellae, which live inside their
bodies. Like plants, these zooxanthellae use the
sun’s rays to produce and transfer nutrients in
the form of sugars to their hosts. The nutrients
for many of our key invertebrate species are provided by quality lighting and nutrient-rich water
(think, a pseudo sun in every tank!).
In the wild, tremendous competition for a
limited supply of food has lead to diverse anatomical adaptations and strategies for feeding.
Our exhibits house a variety of deposit feeders,
filter feeders, plankton feeders, herbivores,
omnivores and carnivores.
The nutritional needs of our animals are
met with daily feedings of commercial flake
food, frozen mysid shrimps, and a Waikīkī
Aquarium concocted “fish gel” diet. The gel,
made every few weeks by Aquarist Alan Nelson,
is composed of smelt, squid, fish pellets, shrimp,
spirulina, carrots, broccoli and vitamins C and
E supplements. Yum! Most of our fishes feed
enthusiastically on this highly nutritious diet,
but newly recruited animals may require a
period of acclimation. During this time, they are
weaned off of live prey and trained to adapt to
the Aquarium-prepared non-living diets.
Of course, when we talk about feeding at
the Aquarium, everyone wants to know, “What
do the big fish in the predator and shark tank
eat?” At the top of the Aquarium food chain are
the carnivores. Generally, sharks are feared for
their predatory capabilities, but at the Aquarium,
the jacks and the groupers hold more dominance.
To successfully feed the sharks, aquarists first
satiate the jacks and the groupers before carefully feeding the blacktip reef sharks and zebra
shark with long handled forceps at the other
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Reef is a spectacular sight to
see during feeding sessions.
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SEA
FOOD
› Did you know
sea cucumbers
clean the sand
while they eat
(and poop)? That
collector urchin on
the glass of your
favorite Aquarium
exhibit...its eating
the algae that has
accumulated on
the glass and tank
walls. How do
these and other
animals feed in
the wild?
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Deposit Feeders
Filter Feeders
Plankton Feeders
SEA CUCUMBERS
GIANT CLAMS, FEATHER
DUSTER WORMS
SEA JELLIES, PYRAMID
BUTTERFLYFISHES
digest particles that
are suspended in the
water column.
feed on planktonic
organisms.
feed on sediments in
the sand.
Herbivores
CONVICT TANGS,
SURGEONFISHES,
SEA URCHINS, VARIOUS
UNICORNFISHES
graze on plants and
algae using a range of
methods such as biting,
scraping, rasping,
cropping and sieving.
Omnivores
Carnivores
HERMIT CRABS,
SEA TURTLES, WHALES,
CLOWNFISHES
FROGFISHES, JACKS,
MONK SEALS, SHARKS,
SCORPIONFISHES,
WRASSES
feed on both plants
and animals.
consume other animals.
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WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM ACTIVITIES & CLASSES
› Raiatea Helm performed alongside
Brian Tolentino and Jeff Peterson,
and featured a hula by childhood
friend, Loni Todoroki.
The Waikīkī Aquarium’s stage was
set ablaze again this summer with
the hot sounds of some of Hawai‘i’s
finest entertainers. With the
sound of the surf and spectacular
sunsets as its backdrop, this year’s
Ke Kani O Ke Kai summer concert
series featured a variety of musical
headliners providing unforgettable
experiences for all who attended.
Kicking off the series was Kuana
Torres-Kahele, Mark Yamanaka
and Darren Benitez; followed by
Raiatea Helm and Weldon Kekauoha; Jake Shimabukuro; HAPA and
Ledward Ka‘apana; and, finally,
Makana and Dennis Kamakahi
rounded out the series on August
9th. Restaurant partners Kahai
Street Kitchen, Yama’s Fish Market,
HASR Bistro, Big City Diner and
Hula Grill Waikīkī also provided
“ono kine grinds” for guests.
Mahalo nui loa to the series’
presenting sponsor Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. Also, thank you to
our sponsors Alexander & Baldwin
Foundation, Aqua Hotels & Resorts,
Altres, Barefoot Wines, Becker
Communications, Denny’s, Goodfellow Bros – General Contractor,
Hawai‘i Dental Service, Hawaiian
Airlines, JMJ Rentals, Kona Brewing Company, King Nissan, Kualoa
Ranch, Northwestern Mutual
Financial Network, Pepsi, Pono
Pacific, Prime Builders of Oahu,
Reskyu, Servco Foundation and
Surf4Hugs. The Waikīkī Aquarium
is also grateful to HASR Wine Co.
for their support. The Aquarium
acknowledges the support of
Styrophobia for the biodegradable
serving ware to ensure that the
environmental footprint from the
concerts was kept to a minimum.
We are happy to say that three
of the five concerts this year were
sellouts—thank you to all our
concert-goers. Net proceeds from
the 2012 Ke Kani O Ke Kai series
will go towards a hands-on laboratory on ocean conservation at the
Waikīkī Aquarium.
3:00 p.m.
Thanks to a grant from Aqua
Hotels and Resorts, the Aquarium
has invited storytellers, crafts
people and magicians from the
community to join the Afterschool at the Aquarium line-up.
Critter encounters, magic tricks,
stories by the sea, and animal
feedings are just some of the fun
designed for families. Free with
admission to the Aquarium.
The Journey Continues
Oct 18, Thu
6:30 p.m.
Terrie M. Williams, Ph. D.,
Director of the Marine Mammal Physiology Program at the
University of California, Santa
Cruz, and author of The Odyssey of KP2, will share both her
research and personal observations in working with monk seals,
especially Hō‘ailona (a.k.a. KP2).
It’s Magic!
Wed
3:30-4:45 p.m.
Oct 17, 24, Nov 7, 14, 21
Learn magic from a master
Magician, Yasu Ishida. Yasu has
adapted magic to the marine
world, especially for kids and
teens. Build your own magic
tricks, and take them home with
you. For aspiring magicians ages
8 and up. Drop-ins are welcome
on a space available basis.
$8/class, or $40 for the series.
($12/class or $50 for the series for
non-members).
Exploring the Reef at Night
Nov 11, Sun
Dec 11, Tue
Jan 9, Wed
6:30-9:00 p.m.
6:00-8:30 p.m.
6:00-8:30 p.m.
For an experience you’ll not
forget, join us as we explore
the reef at night. Wade into the
ocean on these wet and wild
excursions. Search for nightactive crabs, lobsters, eels and
octopuses. Look for sleeping
parrotfish, triggerfish, and
day octopus in their dens. For
adventurers ages 6 years and up;
youngsters must be accompanied
by an adult. Participants should
be comfortable in the ocean, both
day and night. $15/adult, $9/child
($18/12 for non-members).
Meet the Monk Seals!
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More sightings of seals around
the main Hawaiian Islands
have renewed interest in these
amazing and endangered animals.
Learn about seals in the wild:
What do they eat? How deep do
they dive while hunting? Do they
really have fingernails? Then
move to the monk seal habitat
where Aquarium Biologists will
introduce you to the resident
seals, Makaonaona and Hō‘ailona.
Participants will assist with seal
enrichment activities. Designed
for participants 7 and up, but
anyone interested is invited to
attend. $4/person ($6/person for
non-members).
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www.waquarium.org
PRE-REGISTRATION
REQUIRED
Fish Frenzy!
Hundreds of people brought picnics
and enjoyed activities on the lawn
and all-over the Aquarium for a
Friday night Fish Frenzy. Family
Night, this year on August 24th,
is an annual event with a different
theme each year. The smallest
attendees were transfixed by the
storytelling, and song and dance. A
Marine Mysteries table stumped
budding ichthyologists of all ages.
For many, it was the first-time
they had seen a flying gurnard,
or a dragonet or pufferfish swim
bladder. Mariculturists Karen Brittain and Frank Baensch brought
fish larvae and newly hatched
clownfish as examples of fish
lifecycles. Mark Royer of HIMB
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taught about sharks and rays. Matt
Ross showed how fish collectors
capture fish, especially deepwater
fish. The Hawai‘i Hyperbolic Reef
Project greeted guests with a coral
reef crocheted by volunteers from
around the United States. There
were stations on seahorses, the
fishes of the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands, and
much, much more. If
you missed it this
year, hopefully
we’ll see you next
year: the theme
is still to be
determined!
› Among the many activities enjoyed
by all were gyotaku fish printing,
an investigation station, original
Aquarium Fish Frenzy trading cards,
storytelling, and more.
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The Waikīkī Aquarium’s most magical class yet!
› Aquarist Norton Chan feeds the zebra
shark away from the dominant groupers
and jacks.
side of the tank. In comparison to our
other animals, all of these predators
are fed less frequently, just 2-3 times
per week. Their diet is comprised of
restaurant grade squid, smelt and
herring. Occasionally, vitamin and
mineral supplements are added to ensure each animal receives all essential
nutrients.
Although not regarded as apex predators like sharks, monk seals
are also carnivores. Maka and Hō‘ailona receive a similar diet of fish and
squid, as well as vitamins for marine mammals. Each seal receives the
optimal daily serving during public training sessions. To provide variation and enrichment to Maka and Hō‘ailona’s daily routines, they are fed
with varied amounts of food at different times throughout the day, and
in different types of feeding sessions throughout the week, while monitoring their optimal daily nutrition. The environment at the Aquarium
provides the same, quality, nutrients that our animals would obtain
naturally in the wild.
Thanks to a grant from Aqua Hotels
and Resorts, we are adding a variety
of new talents to our Afternoons
at the Aquarium line-up! As part
of the University of Hawai‘i, we
are fortunate to meet and work
with colleagues from a variety of
disciplines. Yasu Ishida, a Master’s
degree candidate in Theatre Arts,
was referred to us for his incredible talent and themed magic tricks.
During a recent visit to the Aquarium, he perplexed us with his card
tricks. Yasu shares his talent with
young people and teaches them to
build their own tricks. This fall the
Aquarium is offering “It’s Magic!,”
where students will learn and build
one or two ocean-themed magic
tricks per session.
If your kids are too young to learn
magic, stop by Afternoons at the
Aquarium where Yasu will be
performing on the following dates:
October 17, November 4, and
November 21!
PHOTO COURTESY OF YASU ISHIDA
R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N
›› Pre-registration is recommended.
›› FOWA members are allowed up to four total registrants at FOWA rate.
›› Questions about the activities? Call the Waikīkī Aquarium Education Department at 440-9007.
›› A handling fee of $5 will be assessed for withdrawals.
›› No refunds can be made for no-shows or for withdrawals made seven days or less before an activity.
›› Please do NOT fax or email your registration.
ANNUAL REPORT
SUPPLEMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2012
To register by phone:
›› Call 440-9011. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
To register by mail:
›› Full payment must accompany completed registration forms. Please, no cash.
›› Make checks payable to University of Hawai‘i. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted.
›› Mail the completed registation form with a check or credit card information to:
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Waikı-kı- Aquarium
Education Department
– kaua Avenue
2777 Kala
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96815-4027
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
The undoubted highlights of the
past year were the opening of the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
exhibit and the arrival of our new
Hawaiian monk seal, Hō‘ailona
(a.k.a. KP2). Much has already
been written about these major
new additions to the Aquarium,
both in Kilo i‘a and elsewhere, and
so I will not repeat them here. Less
high profile, but equally important,
have been the many new additions
to our living fish and coral collection and the ongoing upgrading of
the plantings in our Hawaiian gardens.
The living collection always garners the accolades, but
the key treasure of the Aquarium is its staff—the unsung
heroes who keep the programs, exhibits, administration, and
the place itself, up and running. On this front, some have
found the dynamic pace of the Aquarium not to their liking,
and moved elsewhere, and several staff returned to the mainland for personal reasons. All will be missed. This latter type
of resignation always brings home to me the geographic isolation of the Hawaiian Islands, a feature reflected in its unique
marine life. As in nature, the vacant positions have been filled
with talented and adaptable individuals whose specialized
skill sets may differ from those of their predecessors. New
HIGHLIGHTS FISCAL YEAR 2012
species that occupy vacant niches in an ecosystem are also never identical
to the species that left, nor to those species already there. New staff bring
new ideas, new energy and new perspectives, and in a small team like ours,
are critical to maintaining momentum and avoiding stagnation. The only
aspect that differs from natural ecosystems is that they must be producers,
not consumers (and certainly not predators!).
One thing all staff now at the Aquarium possesses is that undeniable
“goodness of fit”. There now exists at the Aquarium a team of outstandingly
talented and motivated personnel who are determined to contribute to
the Aquarium’s mission and success. One or two key positions remain to
be filled, but even now, this team is the best I have known, and holds much
promise. With the tough times of recession now slowly abating, we, as
a group, now look forward to moving away from the holding pattern we
have been in for several years, and getting underway an ambitious and
exciting program of progressive renovations, renewal and replacement,
as we seek to upgrade the educational and exhibit experience for you,
our valued members, and visitors alike. Interested in learning more, and
about how you can help? If so, please call MaryLou Foley, 440-9027, or
drop me an email. We invite you to join us on this exciting adventure in
your State Aquarium.
Dr. Andrew Rossiter
Director, Waikīkī Aquarium
M E S SAG E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T, F R I E N D S O F WA I K Ī K Ī AQ UA R I U M
The Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium
is a nonprofit organization that
devotes its resources to helping the
Waikīkī Aquarium accomplish its
important mission of education
and conservation. The Board of
Directors thanks you for your
generous support, making possible
another outstanding year.
The Board of Directors regularly discusses with the Aquarium
Director, Dr. Andy Rossiter, a
range of possible improvements
to the physical plant, educational
programs and exhibits. There is always an important list of things that need be done. These
upgrades financial resources, and many hours of
employee time to bring to reality, but when done,
they improve the Aquarium experience for all.
It has been over a year since we finished the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands exhibit, and
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today you can see the unique fishes and corals thriving in their new home.
In fact, when you visit you will proudly see that all the exhibits remain
healthy, vibrant and engaging. As has been said many times before, we
may be small in size, but we are world-class in quality!
I am also happy to report that our all volunteer Board of Directors has
been diligent in maintaining a healthy balance sheet and making sure that
your contributions are put to their very best use.
When you have a day off, gather up your family and friends and come
on down to enjoy the beautiful exhibits, or get involved in one of the
multitude of programs. As you do so, it will be easy to appreciate how the
Aquarium fulfills its mission of “inspiring and promoting an understanding, appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life.”
Once again, we are most grateful for your support.
HOALAUNA COMMUNITY
› Our SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM hosted 6,164
students and teachers for presentations in the
Docent Program and 20,149 group reservations.
› With the support of donations, the Education
Department offered FREE PROGRAMS , educational materials, transportation and lunches to
390 under-served families and 2,200 students
from Title 1 Schools.
› The Education Department continued the
W.A.T.E.R. OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM for a
second year, funded by a NOAA BWET (Bay and
Watershed) grant, and taught 1,252 4th to 7th
grade students about Hawaiian shorelines.
› Our COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
reached 2,233 people through a variety of fun,
hands-on, educational activities. Especially
popular programs included, Exploring the Reef
at Night, Summer by the Sea, Aquarium After
Dark, Private Aquarium tours, Afternoon at the
Aquarium and Family Night. New programs
offered this year included: Meet the Monk Seals,
Fish Watchers, Hawaiian Sea Creatures, and,
in partnership with the M.A.T.E. Program,
Underwater Robotics for Teens.
› In February, we hosted the Aloha Koi Appreciation Society’s 5th Annual KOI SHOW, a unique
opportunity to view some of the most beautiful
and valued koi in Hawai‘i and learn about the
art of raising koi.
› MARINE EDUCATORS NIGHT, sponsored by
NOAA Ocean Explorer, drew 153 teachers and
guests who gathered marine science curricula
from 14 different ocean-related agencies.
› Our FACILITY RENTAL PROGRAM welcomed
more than 12,000 guests and continues to be
a popular event venue. In addition to private
weddings, birthdays, graduations and other
celebrations, the Waikīkī Aquarium was venue
for events hosted by the UH School of Ocean
and Earth Science and Technology, Iolani
School, Galaxy Tours, Duke Kahanamoku
Foundation, St. Clements School, Commercial
Plumbing, Engineering Concepts, HPC Foods,
University of Phoenix and more.
› The number of Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium
MEMBERS REACHED 2,800, our highest amount
in a few years.
› To enrich FOWA membership benefits, we
continued member benefits with Coral Fish
Hawai‘i, Hard Rock Café, HASR Wine Co.,
Hawai‘i Self Storage, Kalihi Pet Center,
Lucoral Museum, Terry’s Place and Waikīkī
Diving Center.
‘IMUA MOVING FORWARD
› The NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
exhibit opened in August 2011.
› HŌ‘AILONA (KP2) arrived at the Aquarium on
November 1, 2011. He made his public debut in
January of 2012.
› A stainless steel fence was added to the
Hawaiian Monk Seal habitat in an effort to help
the seals acclimate to each other.
› We purchased LEAFY AND WEEDY SEADRAGONS
from Australia for our future Syngnathid Exhibit.
› We designed and began construction on a new
SEADRAGONS QUARANTINE AND BREEDING ROOM
behind-the-scenes.
› The Waikīkī Aquarium is the only place in the
world to view the PEPPERMINT ANGELFISH . The
Peppermint angelfish was collected in Palau by
Richard Pyle, at a depth of 450 feet.
› We have added some HYBRID SPECIMENS to our
exhibits: a hybrid angelfish (cross between the
Flame angelfish and Potter’s angelfish) and a
hybrid wrasse (cross between a saddleback and
five-stripe wrasse).
› The Education Department trained 70 NEW
VOLUNTEERS for both the Aquarium Interpreter
Program and the Docent Program.
› To enhance guest experience, renters now
have the option to arrange for DOCENT AND/OR
INTERPRETER at their events to provide in-depth
information about the exhibits and their inhabitants. Interpreters also offer guests a hands-on
experience with marine animals such as hermit
crabs and sea urchins at the Edge of the Reef
touch pool.
› Our REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE program
continued with ongoing energy conservation
efforts by switching MR16 track light bulbs to
LED bulbs, replacement of air conditioner in
gallery four, and continued work on water-saving
toilet flush valves in the Aquarium restrooms.
› We UPGRADED FILTERS ON OUR HAWAIIAN
MONK SEAL AND ANIMAL HOLDING TANKS with
funding from NOAA. The new filtration system
was tested right away as we assisted NOAA by
housing three wild Hawaiian monk seals that
needed removal of fishing hooks.
› The VOLUNTEER OFFICE RECEIVED A FACE-LIFT
with a new coat of paint and a new barcode signin system.
› ONLINE MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATIONS continue
to grow as new and renewing members find this
feature a convenient option to stay connected to
the Aquarium.
HANA HOU!
› More than 1,500 people hopped on over to the
Aquarium for SEAHUNT on March 31 in celebration
of the Easter holiday. Special mahalo to event
supporters: Diamond Bakery, Education Works,
HDS, Chuck E. Cheese’s, GP Roadway Solutions,
UH Kennedy Theatre’s Ocean’s Motion and
Moms in Hawai‘i for their support.
› The 2012 KE KANI O KE KAI summer concert
series kicked off on June 14, featuring Kuana
Torres-Kahele, Mark Yamanaka and Darren
Benitez. Other concerts featured Weldon
Kekauoha and Raiatea Helm, Jake Shimabukuro,
Ledward Ka‘apana and HAPA, ending with
Dennis Kamakahi and Makana. The dual
performer format was well received by concertgoers; proceeds will go towards a hands-on
laboratory dedicated to ocean conservation at
the Waikīkī Aquarium.
› More than 400 people met the molluscs for
FAMILY NIGHT 2011 . The crowd explored the
shells, beaks and other body parts that belong
to the molluscs; talked with the experts; and
enjoyed other activities and crafts.
› MEMBERS’ NIGHT 2011 updated members on
how their support has helped the Waikīkī
Aquarium over the past year. Attendees learned
about Syngnathids (pipefishes, seahorses and
seadragons)—the Aquarium’s next exhibit—with
a presentation by Paula Branshaw Carlson, Director
of Husbandry at the Dallas World Aquarium.
MAHALO
› Our volunteers continue their invaluable work
at the Aquarium. This year, 380 active volunteers
donated more than 17,000 hours to our operations.
We could not do it without you—our sincerest
thanks to you all.
Charles R. Kelley M.D.
President, Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium
K I L O I ‘A
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FOWA FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2012
Annual financial reports prior to fiscal year 2011, were presented for the Aquarium as a whole and included admissions revenues and funding received from the
University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, UH Foundation and the Research Corporation of University of Hawai‘i. While none of these funds are comingled with Friends
of Waikīkī Aquarium (FOWA) funding, for the purpose of clarity, we have chosen not to include them as part of the FOWA Financial Report for FY 2011-12 and
future reports. Consequently, from fiscal year 2011 forward, annual reports include only FOWA-related fund transactions, including those relating to the Natural
Selection Gift Shop (NSS) which is managed by FOWA.
T
he tough economic times experienced
by all seem to be reflected in the 32%
decline in overall revenues during
FY 2011-12. However, it should be
noted that funds related to the summer
concert series confused year-on-year comparisons
of overall revenues and expenditures. Although
there are five concerts held each calendar year
(January–December), it should be noted that
due to the fiscal year (June-July) timing issue
there were five concerts in fiscal year 2011-12
versus six concerts in fiscal year 2010-11. This
complicates direct year-on-year comparisons,
and partly explains the 33% decrease in event
revenues. Additionally, the relative declines in
Investments ‹ down 145% ›, and Grants ‹ down 73% ›
are a result of comparison with exceptionally
high figures for the previous year.
Substantial decreases were seen in the category
of Donations ‹ down 22% › and Vending Machines
‹down 15% ›. On the brighter side, increases were
reflected in the categories of Gift Shop ‹ up 18% ›,
Membership ‹ up 5% › and Interest ‹ up 18% ›.
There was a 25% increase in Overall Expenditures, which was mainly due to commitments
towards improvements and expenditures in
the Gift Shop ‹ 70% › and increased Professional
Services ‹ 76% ›. A large portion of the increase
in expenditures can be attributed to funds allocated toward a pending agreement between
the University of Hawai‘i and the Friends of
Waikīkī Aquarium. Other than this, changes
in Events ‹ down 39% › and Grants ‹ down 57% ›
were correlated to decreases in these revenue
categories. Two major projects were underway
or completed in fiscal year 2012­—The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands exhibit (completed
August 2011) and the Seahorse, Seadragon
and Pipefish research facility and exhibit
(estimated completion, June 2013). These two
projects contributed significantly toward the
319% increase in Capital Improvement Projects
for FY 2011-12.
This unaudited financial information is
presented on an accrual basis. Over the last
fiscal year the NSS fund balance decreased by
31% , largely due to an internal consolidation
of investments.
FRIENDS OF WAIKIKI AQUARIUM
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
Years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
1% 2%
REVENUES
FY 2011-12
FY 2010-11
Gift Shop
$516,140
436,038
Investment Gain (Loss)
(88,678)
196,835
Grants50,000
184,394
Membership153,825
147,125
Events
Sponsorship
42,100
69,454
Sales
101,482
144,159
Interest55,705
47,397
Donations17,756
22,760
Vending Machine
7,836
9,250
Gross Revenues
$856,166
1,257,412
5%
55%
6%
GIFT
SHOP
16%
MEMBERSHIP
15%
EVENTS
6%
INTEREST
55%
5%
15%
$856,166
FOWA
REVENUES
FY 2011-12
GRANTS
2%
DONATIONS
1%
16%
VENDING
MACHINE
FOWA CONSOLIDATED FUND BALANCE
NATURAL SELECTION GIFT SHOP
Years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
Years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
FUND BALANCE
FY 2011-12
FY 2010-11
Restricted$323,892
370,484
Non-restricted2,540,819
2,523,702 REVENUES
FY 2011-12
FY 2010-11
Total Fund Balance
$2,864,711
2,894,186 Sales$625,769
568,049
Cost of Goods Sold
(247,534)
(238,715)
CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE FY 2011-12
FY 2010-11 Photo Booth
139,811
96,769
2010-11 Fund Balance
$2,894,186
2,345,726 Investment Gain (Loss)
(2,006)
5,928
2011-12 Revenues
856,166
1,257,412 Interest100
4,008
2011-12 Expenditures
885,641
708,952 Gross Revenues
$516,140
436,038
2011-12 Fund Balance
$2,864,711
2,894,186
EXPENSES
Personnel Cost
$84,007
86,882
Professional Fees
99,020
70,440
General Excise Taxes
31,919
28,853
Bank Service Fee
11,925
10,617
Equipment, Supplies, 7,199
6,401
Repair & Maintenance
Fire Insurance
2,499
2,430
Other Expenditures
6,273
6,599
Transfer to UH
118,530
Total Expenditures
$361,372
212,222
Net Income (Loss)
$154,768
223,816
EXPENDITURES
FY 2011-12
FY 2010-11
Gift Shop
$361,372
212,222
Events93,810
154,130
Grants69,057
160,870
Professional Services
116,711
66,142
Capital Projects 169,920
40,585
Newsletter (Kilo i‘a)24,22034,274
Financial
Investment
13,039
11,335
Bank
3,947
3,047
Other Expenditures
33,565
26,347
Total Expenditures
$885,641
708,952
41%
2%
3%
GIFT
SHOP
3%
8%
19%
CAPITAL
PROJECTS
13%
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
11%
EVENTS
8%
41%
11%
$885,641
FOWA
EXPENDITURES
FY 2011-12
GRANTS
3%
OTHER
EXPENSES
13%
3%
KILO I'A
FUND BALANCE
Ending Fund Balance
Amount Transferred
Beginning Fund Balance
Change in Fund Balance
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O C T- D E C 2 0 1 2
626,834
527,410
999,476
$154,768
999,476
775,660
223,816
2%
FINANCIAL
FEES
19%
K I L O I ‘A
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New & Renewing FOWA Members
Hans W. Goldhagen
The Waikīkī Aquarium was the recipient of a very generous
bequest from the Estate of Hans W. Goldhagen. Originally
from northern Germany, Mr. Goldhagen resided in Freeport,
NY, and was the Vice President of Atlantic Nursery & Garden
Shop. His love for Hawai‘i brought him here each year, during
the east coasts cold months of January through March. While
in Hawai‘i he participated in 10K races, where he was a top
finisher in his age division (until the age of 72).
A commemorative plaque will be placed in our Hawaiian Coastal Garden, next
to our Edge of the Reef exhibit, in honor of Mr. Goldhagen. $50,000 of the gift has
been allocated for a 1 to 1 matching grant for ocean conservation initiatives. If you
would like to support education and are concerned about the health of our oceans
and would like to “double” your donation at no extra cost, please contribute today
and make note that your donation is part of the Goldhagen Matching Grant.
WALL OF FAME
»JUNE TO AUGUST 2012
The beautiful exhibits at the Waikīkī Aquarium and the valuable research
and conservation efforts that go on behind the scenes and in the classroom
are the result of the work of many. Here we recognize those who support us
through their generous donations. Our thanks to all those who believe in
what we do.
»CORPORATE SUPPORT
Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Prime Builders
Naturally Hawaiian
Patrick Ching
»FOUNDATIONS,
TRUSTS + GRANTS
Alexander & Baldwin Foundation
Estate of Hans W. Goldhagen
Watumull Stores/
Jhamandas Watumull Fund
The Ocean Foundation
Pacific Marine Life Foundation
Madelyn Ross Fund
»IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION
Stephen Chong
Stewart Chun
Nancy Dacuycuy
Betty Heycke
Dr. Virginia Hinshaw
Susan K.O. Haruki
Hazel & Audrey Hedani
Charlene S. F. In
Kathryn Kimi
Jan Lawyer
William Lee
Charles W. Loomis
James U.Y. Louis
Wilbert L.F. Liu
Adele Lum
Dr. Robert & Cornelia May
Eleanor Onaka
Richard Meinel
Bonnie Nam
Dr. James Silva
Laurie Toyama
Steven Uechi
Honorable John D. Waihee, III
David Yamagata
Clarence Yoshino
»IN CELEBRATION OF PRUDY
& ROBERT POTTER’S 65TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Gary & Raleigh Cohen
»GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
EILEEN AWAI
Marleen Chong
»CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND
California Pizza Kitchen
Duke’s Waikīkī
Hard Rock Café
Hui Ku Maoli Ola
Johnson Entertainment LLC
Honu by the Sea
Lotus Hotel
Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Starbucks
Outrigger Reef Hotel
O C T- D E C 2 0 1 2
It takes immense teamwork, energy and resources
to maintain 3,500 marine species and welcome the
330,000 annual visitors to the Waikīkī Aquarium.
Among other rising costs, within the last three years,
our electricity bill has increased from $25,000 to
$41,000 per month. We are launching our first School
of Wishes campaign in hopes that many of you will
be inaugural supporters of our mission. Our “fishes”
have been very good this year, and we welcome your
donations towards a specific item on our wishlist.
If you have any questions, please contact MaryLou
Foley at (808) 440-9027.
$7,500
MICROSCOPES & CAMERA
For documentation
of disease and
larval development
for new aquarium
species.
$250
ENRICHMENT ITEMS
FOR SEALS
$250 (each)
WET SUIT
$699
DIVE COMPUTER
Provide a library
of resources, books,
and videos on topics
related to ocean life
and Hawaiian marine
environment (Monk Seals,
Hawaiian coral reef, etc.)
for our volunteers.
Annual cost of
$500
vitamin supplements LIBRARY RESOURCES
for our fish and
monk seals.
$3,400
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
IS PARTNERING WITH
THE WAIKĪKĪ AQUARIUM!
Present this cut out at any O‘ahu CPK
location* and help the Waikīkī Aquarium
while you enjoy your CPK favorites!
Tuesday,
October 16, 23, 30
20% of your check will be donated to the
Friends of Waikīkī Aquarium!
‹ OUR GOAL IS $15,000 ›
*Kahala / Kailua / Pearlridge / Ala Moana / Waikīkī
VITAMIN AND
SUPPLEMENTS
$25,000
ENERGY EFFICIENT
AQUARIUM IDENTITY
MINI SUV
$425
SHINDAIWA EDGER
Will help us continue
to educate and share
our mission with our
community and schools.
$1,800
MYSID FEED
FOR SEAHORSES
› Please visit our website for a complete detailed list of wishes:
www.waquarium.org
Mahalo to the entire CPK team in Hawai‘i!
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The Membership Office
recorded these new and
renewing memberships
between June 1, 2012 and
August 31, 2012.
Michael & Noelani Akau
Marilyn Alper
Eigo & Shiori Amakata
John & Tasha Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Andrade
Mrs. & Mr. Warren Andrade
Michael Antone
Kevin & Rhonda Apor
Marcus Arakawa &
Krystal Arakawa
Helene Y. Arata
Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Au
Mr. David Austin &
Dr. Jennifer Loh
Mr. Kalani Awong
Mr. Patricia A. Aylward
Lisa Bail & Wai Lee
Denise Baldwin
Rocio Batarse & Matt Ensor
Frank & Ingeborg Bednar
Barbara Beerling
Debra Bennett
Margaret & Chadwick
Berryman
Scott & Norie Bloom
Wayne Borth & Eileen Herring
Mr. Jerry & Mrs. Janice Boster
John Bouchie
Benjamin Brooks &
Heidi Von Horn
Dana & Thomas Brown
Steven & Vanessa Buchthal
Patricia W. Buckman
Mr. & Mrs. Bukoski
Mr. James Bunker
Dr. Romi Burks
Kalei Cadinha &
Kalei Cadinha-Puaa
Mr. & Mrs. Harlan B.K. Cadinha
Tina Carvalho
John & Sue Cavanah
Ann Chang & Leila Sulpico
Gayle and Jason Chang
Hui-I Chen & John Dutoit
Yan Nan Chen
Mr. Saree Chirayunon
Sun Hee Choe
John & Michelle Choi
James & Deseree Chun
Evelyn A. Chun & Lisa Conley
Mr. & Mrs. Terence Chun
Miwa & Robert Chung
Mr. Clark & Mrs. Lewis
Elizabeth & Brooke Cleveland
Paul & Sandra Cockrell
Mr. & Mrs. Rey &
Rose Crisostomo
Mr. Sam Crocker
Mrs. Evelyn Cullen & Mr.
Robert Cullen
Louis & Carol D'avanzo
Steven Davidson
Mr. Bobby Dawson II
Sanna Saks Deutsch
Mary Y. Doi
Dianne Donegan
Andrew & Sarah Dorich
Roberta Ducharme
Mr. & Ms. Frank Dugger
Dan & Cheryl Dung
Anna Eckart-Dodd
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Edelen
Mr. & Mrs. Garry J. Edgington
Dr. & Mrs. Samir El-Swaify
Stanton & Kristen Enomoto
Sylvia & Kurt Eschbach
Dr. Ardis Eschenberg
Cassie Esteban &
Michael Palabay
Jerry & Susan Feeney
Charles D. Ferguson
Mary Flynn & James Saari
Angela Franco
David & Jocelyn Franks
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Fujihara
Alvin Fujioka
Jon & Brenda Fujita
Sherri Sur
Ms. Tiare Fullerton
Harry & Joyce Furuta
Drs. Roy & Christine Gal
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Gambetta
Charmaine Garcia
Mrs. Michelle Garcia
Sonia Gilbert
Kevin and Vickie Gleed
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick N. Glenn
Noel & Liza Gonzalez
Marc Goto
Merilyn & Harvey Gray
Kimo & Kate Greenwell
Steve & Diana Guo
Ms. Dana M. Gusman
Samantha Haas
Catherine Hage
Heidi Haliniak &
Dandi Ahuna-Haliniak
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas &
Jaylene Hamilton
Dean & Lynn Harada
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Harada
Mr. Willard Haraguchi &
Rev. Hannah Haraguchi
Mr. & Mrs. Gary &
Wayna Harbottle
Mr. & Ms. Rocky Hardcastle
Dr. Deane Y. Harimoto &
Mrs. Dawn E. Harimoto
Cosette Harms
Harlan H. Hashimoto &
Patty Oda
Mr. John W. Hayden
David Heppner
Mel Hertz and Marlene Hertz
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Hirata
Kelley Hitomi
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen K. Ho
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Holck
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Honeker
Mrs. & Mr. & Gregory Hoover
Georg Huber
Jay & Amy Hudson
Shannon Hugentugler
Matt & Tamie Humphreys
Scott & Leigh-Ann Iha
Kaori & Matthew Imhoff
Charlene S. In & Paul Billington
Amy & Jason Isa
Barrett & Michelle Ishida
Ronald M. Iwamoto
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn T. Iwane
Paul & Ruth Izawa
Dollie Jacinto
Bola M. Jalei &
Julee Benzaken
K. Jensen
Walter & Ellen Jinbo
Laurel Johnston &
Randall Young
Steven Kaahanui
Neil & Victoria Kajioka
Janet & Tom Kalus
Jordan & Nicole Kam
Wayne T. Kamaura
David Karl
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Kau
Mr. & Mrs. Jamin Kau
Richard Kawachi
Kathrynn Kekona &
Momo Kawakami
David & Christine Kim
Taeji Kim & Namsoon Han
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kim
Joy & Bob Kinzie
Phillip Klemm
Tad & Lynn Kobayashi
Garret Kojima
Mr. & Mrs. Seann Kojima
Ms. Sherri Komatsu
Kazuo & Ellen Kosaki
David H. Kotomori
Amy Laboy & Marilyn Dunn
Stephanie & Joshua Lake
Freddy Lane & Hui Ong
Dr. & Mrs. Tim Langer
Mr. & Mrs. Lapilio
Ashley Lau &
Daralynne Kaya-Lau
Mrs. Nicole H. Lau
Mrs. Valerie Lau
Gabriel Lau & Nicole Ng
Marjorie & George Layes
Dawn Lee & Peter Siale
Spencer Leineweber
Michael Liao
Warren & Elizabeth Lim
Rayna Ling Hawkins &
Christopher Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Terence Long
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Loomis
Nelson & Tertia Low
Wendell & Shelby Low
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lucas
David & Nancy Luke
Mr. Randall Lum &
Mrs. Bernadine Lum
Beverly Lum Chow
James Lyman & Victoria Lyman
Rain & Mary Magyar
Jean P. Maharibatcha
Barry Major & Sarah Kim
Mr. Joji Uchikawa
Kimo & Jenny Marion
Kristen Mark-Vega & Cory Vega
Ernestine & Alex Marn
Mr. & Mrs. Jon W.H. Martin
David & Kamal Masaki
Melvyn & Martha Masuda
Dr. & Mrs. Marv Mathews
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert J. Matsumoto
Raymond Matsuura
Bruce and Jolene McCaw
Ken & Elena McGuire
Drs. Thomas & Jill McKeown
Ronald J. K. Medeiros
Alexander & Christine Meimer
Marcus & Cheryl Merner
Cafey Millard
Tiffany & Elijah Miller
Clifford & Nancy Miller
Ralph & Janet Miller
Dr. & Mrs. Allan R. Millett
David Mittelstadt
James & Hannah Miyachi
Collin & Joanne Miyamoto
Shauna & Susan Miyazono
Cliff & Tamara Montgomery
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morimoto
Mark & Doris Morisaki
Michelle Myrdahl
Jeffrey & Joyce Nagashima
Roger & Cynthia Nagata
Koryu & Satoko Nakamura
Dr. Amy & Dr. Cecil Nakata
Mary Nevelle
Alan & Nancy Nishiguchi
Ms. Janet Cordeiro
Nok Nishimoto
Mr. Howard Nishimoto &
Mrs. Luella Nishimoto
Myles & Miwa Nomura
Kathleen Norris
Miles & Lora Ogawa
Mr. & Mrs. Aven T. Okamura
Gil & Andrea Olivera
Ms. Patricia P. O'Neill
Mary Osswald & Jai Mansson
Ms. Jonna Otto
Jenn & John Patterson
Fred R. Pepper
Tristan Peters & Tracy Shock
Raty Phomenone &
Karen Narimasu
Mr. & Mrs. Pignataro
Mrs. Lindasay Pipes
Joan C. Pratt
Cory Quan & Janna Hirasaki
Brian Quinn & May Okihiro
Craig Rae &
Marna Baricuatro-Rae
Dave Raney
Dr. & Mrs. Ernst & Ilze Reese
Robin & Wendy Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Robertson
Mrs. Kelly Rohr
Peter Rosegg
Matthew & Megan Ross
Waileia & Cade Roster
Michael & Rachelle Russo
Dr. Emi Saegusa-Beecroft
Gary & Anne Salenger
Robert & Christine Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Schuster
James F. Scoggin, M.D.
Peter-Michael &
Michelle Seidel
Mr. Shingo Seki &
Mrs. Naoko Kitamura
Bonnie Seto & Jon Myers
Mrs. Maile Shea
Kinsley Shelton
Debbie Shigeoka
Mr. Michael Shildmyer
Adam & Nikki Shinsato
Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Simon
Mrs. Cynthia &
Mr. John Somdecerff
Rebecca Soteros & Ryan Friskel
Mr. & Mrs. Marc S. Soto
Victoria & Patrick Stevenson
Charles & Poupee Stidham
Zack Stoecker-Sylvia
Ms. Nadiera C. Sukhraj
Mr. Goro Sulijoadikusumo
Victoria Sutton
Rebecca Szucs
June Taima
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne I. Takabayashi
Sam & Andrea Takagishi
Greg Takahashi
George & Pat Takamiya
Dr. Ryan & Mrs. LuAnn Takamori
Mrs. Amy Tanaka
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tang
Ms. Elaine M. Thomas
Pornchai & Shirlie Thompson
Charles & Kathleen Thurston
Mr. Eugene Tierney
Mr. Garet Tomita &
Ms. Kimberlie Young
Dr. & Mrs. Noel S. Torigoe
April Tornquist & Timothy Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. E. Tottori
Mrs. Denise Tracy
Elizabeth Trihey &
Molly Trihey
Mrs. Linda Tsai &
Mr. Stephen Tsai
Ms. Antoinette Tsusaki
Mrs. Susan Umeda
Sarah Van De Vanter &
Brad Robertson
Daniel Vanaman &
Caroline Perry
Alice H. Vinton
Kathleen Webster
Mr. & Mrs. Bryant Webster-Schultz
Tatiana Welch
Eric & Janet Weyenberg
Christopher & Myriam Whaley
Karen White
Robert B. & Flora Whittier
Marlon Williams
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