Winter is OVER

The semester is at an end. I will keep this brief as I know many of you are studying for finals and papers.

1. $500 If you are interested in doing a work internship with 32 hours for $500 with Ho ala Na Pua Koolauloa, please let me know. There are three areas of need and they only have a few slots which they have offered exculsively to us. You may call me directly for more information, Jacob 387-4020.

2. KAU INOA If you are interested in learning more about Kau Inoa, we have someone on campus you can contact. Her name is Rowena Reid, she would like you to email her at reidr@byuh.edu. From what I understand about Kau Inoa, it is an organization which is encouraging people of Hawaiian ethnicity to unite. Please keep in mind that it is only for those of Hawaiian descent. This is strictly an invitation and is in no way an endorsement from our Hawaiian Club or BYU-Hawaii, it is simply an informational announcement.

3. IOSEPA HALAU WA'A DEDICATION Uncle Cy Bridges has called me and asked if there are members who would like to participate in dancing for the dedication for the Halau Wa'a for the Iosepa at PCC. He will be holding his first practice next week Wedneday, April 16, 2008 at 8:30 pm in the Dance Studio near the pool. They will be performing three numbers. Please keep in mind that this will occur in June and those who practice this dance cannot use it without permission from Uncle Cy.

4.T-SHIRTS I will be setting up a table in the Aloha Center next week to sell our club t-shirts( the blue version). Each shirt is $8 regardless if you are a member or not. I will put it in the student bulletin when the plans are finalized. At the table we will also have thank you cards to those who helped put culture night together.

5. CULTURE NIGHT I wanted to thank everyone who helped with Culture Night, it was a success. It makes me so pleased to see the Hawaiian culture being perpetuated. I know many of you put in countless hours of thought, work and sweat. Thank you. You are awesome you are what makes this club happen. Those who missed out, better luck next year!?

6. NEW PRESIDENCY As this semester comes to an end, so will my term as president. Kale and I are still working out the kinks. We are looking for leaders who want to get involved and serve. the sooner the better this way we can teach you the right way of doing things and line you up with some resources.

7. KULOLO I know I promised it this semester, but it will be deferred until Spring. I am thinking just selling Kulolo for foodfest which is on May 24th. Easy but a money maker. For those still interested and who will be around at that time please contact me and I will work with the schedule to hopefully accomodate everyone.

Eh, MAHALOS. This year has definitely been a learning one for me. I love you guys. You are awesome. I was intereviewed by someone concerning culture night today and I told them one of the things I will take from this experience is when the club knelt in prayer in front of the Aloha Center together. This is such a special place, I hope that you remember that. Remember who you are and that YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD. You have been placed here in BYU-Hawaii for a reason, I hope that you find that reason and do what HE wants you to. Be the change that you want to see in the world.

Jacob Nihipali
Hawaiian Club President
Winter 2008
387-4020.