Hawaii Community College Updates

By Chancellor Noreen Yamane

This year marks the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges' (UHCC) 50th Anniversary. To celebrate a half-century of working together to offer quality, accessible higher education to the people of Hawai'i, the community colleges recently honored individuals from across the seven-campus UHCC system who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and innovation of the colleges. 

After a call for nominations, a Hawai'i Community College (Hawai'i CC) campus committee selected 10 nominees for the "50 Finest" award and three nominees for the "Rising Star" award. A UHCC committee made the final selections for each campus.

I am pleased to announce Hawai'i CC's awardees for the 50 Finest and Rising Star. 

Hawai'i CC 50 Finest Awardees:

 
* Pualani Kanahele, Retired Professor, Hawaiian Studies and Language

* Shirley Metcalf, Retired Director, Office of Continuing Education and Training

* Trina Nahm-Mijo, Professor, Psychology; and Chair, Social Sciences Department

* Harold Nishimura, Retired Professor, Carpentry Program

* Noreen Yamane, Chancellor
 

Hawai'i CC Rising Star Awardee: 

* Grace Funai, Assistant Professor, Counselor

The recipients were honored at a 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration on November 14 at the Dole Cannery in O'ahu. 

Mahalo to the awardees for their contributions and dedication to Hawai'i Community College.

Please check out the current benefits and discounts that you can take advantage of as a JCCIH member!   

Gina Tanouye, Allstate - Speegle Insurance Agency is dedicated to providing outstanding service with Aloha for your auto, home, renters, life insurance and financial service needs. Contact Gina Tanouye at tgina@allstate.com or 969-7767. For every referral the office receives, the member will receive a $10 gift card for allowing them to provide an insurance quote. 

Kagari Fujita, Ph. D, Big Island Wisteria, LLC is offering members translation services of Japanese to English, or English to Japanese at a discounted price. Contact Kagari Fujita at fujitakg@gmail.com   

Amelia Hayashi, Bob's Jewelers is offering members 30% off watches; 30% off gold jewelry (Po Son Hon collection excluded); and 30% off sterling silver jewelry.  Contact Amelia Hayashi at 935-8434. 

Diann Horita - With an office in Hilo, Eyewear Hilo has been serving Keaau, Papaikou, Kurtistown and Waimea for more than 4 years. Prior to beginning in Dec. 2008, the staff was employed by Eyewear Hawaii, Inc. and that same respected service is found at Eyewear Hilo.  When you desire superior cutting edge lens technology, call Eyewear Hilo at 935-1119. Members will receive a 20% discount. 

 
Joy Madriaga, Hawaii Petroleum, Inc., HPI offers dependable bulk fuel and lubricant delivery services to all districts of the island.  HPI's proprietary gas card program - Hawaii Fueling Network - provides a convenient, cost saving way for businesses and consumers to fuel. As a member, when you sign up with HFN, you will receive a discount on your gas purchase.  Contact Joy Madriaga at 969-1405 for further questions.  Applications are available at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii.  

Sandy Wilson, Wilson's Trophies, provides awards for sports and academics; signs and banners; corporate awards, gifts & recognition; custom and personalized products (made to order); wood and acrylic crafting (laser engraving and designs); special occasions (Valentine's, Christmas, etc.); jewelry items (earrings, pendants, hair picks and more). Members will receive awards discounts. Contact Sandy Wilson at 969-7077.   

Words of Wisdom 

By Tommy Goya

"Problems are a reality.  If your customer has a problem, you have a problem."

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