	In This Issue:
+ Priory's Into the Woods Production
+ Music and Memories Concert for Fr. Bill
+ Epiphany Spring Concert
+ Harmony Health & Wellness Upcoming Programs
+ Diana Butler Bass in Hawai'i
+ Episcopal Church Women Meeting
+ Klitzke Farewell Lu'au
+ Final O'ahu Youth Gathering of the School Year
+ Fashion Show and Mother's Day Tea at St. James'
+ Emmanuel's Speaker Series: Ma'o Organic Farms
+ Seeking Info on Italian Jesus Statue
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH?:
+ Advancing to General Convention: Registration Open for Young Adult Festival
+ JNCPB Release Statement After Final Discernment Meeting
+ Benedictine Experience Opportunities
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:
+ Updated Safe Church Training Dates
+ Registration Now Open for Hui Pu: Summer Youth Camp
+ Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter
+ Applications Accepted for Domestic Poverty Ministry Grants
+ Scholarship Applications Now Accepted for Episcopal Church Grants
+ St. Andrew's Schools Open House
+ Grant Opportunities in the Diocese
+ Altar Linens and Stoles Available for Purchase
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This issue's header photo features the Confirmation Service for the Pacific Islander Ministries that saw 50 newly confirmed over their Easter weekend camp. Be sure to read more about this fabulous event in the next June issue of the E-Chronicle. Submit your church's special photos of Holy Week and Easter to be included! (Photo from the Pacific Islander Ministries Facebook Page.)

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Calendars!

MAY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS:

Saturday, May 16, 2015

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Standing Committee &

Commission on Ministry

(Joint Meeting)

Diocesan Conference Room

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Standing Committee

Bishop's Office

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Commission on Ministry

Bishop's Reading Room

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Diocesan Council

(Video Conference from Diocesan Conference Room)

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THE 78TH GENERAL CONVENTION

June 25 - July 3, 2015

Salt Lake City, Utah

Visit the main website HERE

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ECW DIOCESAN MEETINGS:

Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM

St. Clement's, Honolulu

Guest Speaker Fr. Franklin Chun

O'ahu Youth Gatherings

First Sunday evenings of the month during the regular school year. Visit the Episcopal Youth of Hawai'i website or Facebook page for more information.

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Daughters of the King

Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter

Saturday, May 30, 11:00 AM

Ewa Beach Golf Club

For more info...

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Hui Pu Diocesan Youth Camp

June 26 - July 10

For more info...

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2015 Safe Church Training

Please check under the island listings for a class taking place in your area.

	MAUI
Centering Prayer Group Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Centering Prayer Introduction Workshop Saturday, May 23, 9:00 AM Holy Innocents, Lahaina E-mail Paula Baldwin ACCW Summer Social Sunday, August 30, 4:00 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei For more info...

Opportunities

LAY POSITION POSTINGS

Facilities & Thrift Shop Manager

Holy Nativity in Aina Haina; Responsible for all aspects of managing the day to day operations of Holy Nativity Thrift Shop and for overseeing the rental program for their facilities. For a detailed description about the position, download the document HERE.

Part-time Administrative Assistant

St. Peter's in Honolulu; 4 hours per day, 4 days per week (flexible); download detailed job description HERE.

If you would liked to post a position at your church, e-mail Communications with the information. Positions are also posted on the Diocesan website HERE

Prayer

Fourth Sunday of Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people;

Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who
calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with
you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer

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April 22, 2015

Priory's Into the Woods Production

St. Andrew's Priory presents Into the Woods, Jr. - a Stephen Sondheim musical that combines different folktales into one harrowing adventure. The production showcases Priory students' art through projections that turn the stage into a magical village and forest. This talented cast of characters will enchant, entertain, and maybe even surprise you! Please join us in Tenney Theatre on:

Friday, April 24 at 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 26 at 4pm.

Admission is free! For more information, contact The St. Andrew's Schools at (808) 536-6102.

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Music & Memories Concert For Fr. Bill

St. Michael and All Angels in Lihue, Kaua'i, will be hosting a farewell Music and Memories Concert to celebrate the Rev. Bill Miller, as he heads off to serve in Covington, Louisiana. The concert, which kicks off a weekend of farewell festivities, will take place on Friday, April 24, at 7:00 PM, and will feature numerous musicians who have shared their talents at St. Michael's during his tenure. There will also be receptions after each of his final three services on Saturday and Sunday.

Fr. Bill has been at St. Michael's for nine years, and during that time, has grown the church by 50%, becoming the third largest church in the Diocese. He is also widely known in the community for introducing the annual All Angels Jazz Festival that has become one of the most anticipated music events on the island. For more information about the concert and weekend farewell festivities, click

HERE.

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St. Stephen's Lanai Sale this Weekend

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church will be holding its annual Lanai Sale this Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. There will be a variety of bargain-priced items including clothing, dishes, furniture, bikes and books. St. Stephen's is located at 1679 California Avenue in Wahiawa. For more information call (808) 226-3510.

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Epiphany Spring Concert

Epiphany Episcopal Church in Honolulu will be holding a Spring Concert on Sunday, April 26, beginning at 2:00 PM. Come and enjoy a great variety of music that will include the organ, piano, violin, vocalists and a sing-along from the Sound of Music. Epiphany is located at 10th Avenue & Harding in Kaimuki. For more details and to view a complete line-up of the program, click HERE.

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Harmony Health & Wellness Upcoming Programs

The Cathedral's successful Harmony Health and Wellness program takes place every Monday afternoon in the Davies Hall, featuring a variety of speakers, classes and demonstrations. Coming up:

Monday, April 27, 3:30 PM, Himene and Mele of Queen Lili'uokalani -Join us for community singing with poi supper with hardy Hawaiian stew to follow. Studies have shown that singing and music helps us to transcend the problems of the world, reduces stress and anxieties, and promotes wellness.

Monday, May 11, 4:00 PM, "Restorative Justice" - "Restorative justice" is the concept that trauma lies deep within the psyche of every person. This trauma prevents us from being healthy and well. Therapeutic designs are intended to release the trauma and create open pathways for healing and restoration. Come and learn about how restorative justice is helping the pa'ahao at the Halawa Correctional Facility. There will be a presentation on restorative justice related to Makahiki programs which are ongoing at the Halawa Correctional Facility.

For more information, e-mail Haaheo Guanson, or call her at (808) 330-3771.

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Diana Butler Bass in Hawai'i

Renown scholar and award-winning author, Diana Butler Bass, will be in Hawai'i from May 1 - 10, offering her knowledge, advice and wisdom through special presentations on O'ahu and Kaua'i. Bass is an author, speaker and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of eight books.

While on O'ahu, St. Clement's hosts their "Scholar in Residence" who will be offering the following:

Friday, May 1, 7:00 PM, Public Presentation

God, the World, and a Spiritual Revolution

Sunday, May 3, 7:30 AM - Noon, Preaching/Discussion

Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM, The Religious Writer

Part I: Birthing a Book

Tuesday, May 5, 9:00 AM - Noon, Clergy Presentation & Conversation

Spiritual Awakenings: Patterns & Practices

Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 PM, The Religious Writer

Part II: Writing Grounded (out in October 2015)

All of the above presentations will take place in the Vi and Paul Loo Parish House at St. Clement's, located at 1515 Wilder Avenue. For more information on the O'ahu sessions, download the flyer HERE.

Then beginning on Friday, May 8, Butler Bass will be on Kaua'i, leading a weekend of exploration at St. Michael and All Angels in Lihue. Finding the Spirit of God in the Spirit of the Age is the theme for this weekend. The schedule of events is as follows:

Friday, May 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Public Presentation

Where is God?

Saturday, May 9, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, A Conversation with Church Leaders and Innovators

Where is God Igniting a Flame in Our Community?

Sunday, May 10, 10:30 AM, Preaching at Koloa Union Church, Poipu

For more information, contact St. Michael's at (808) 245-3796, or download the informational flyer HERE.

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Episcopal Church Women Meeting

The next Diocesan Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2, at St. Clement's Episcopal Church in Honolulu. Morning Devotions will begin at 9:30 AM, led by the Rev. Liz Zivanov, followed by the business meeting. The guest speaker will be Fr. Frank Chun, followed by lunch hosted by Georgie Kam and the women of Good Samaritan. All are welcome to attend. To reserve a seat, please call Louise Aloy, President, at (808) 264-9830, or e-mail her.

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Klitzke Farewell Lu'au

There will be a farewell Lu'au for the Klitzke family on Sunday, May 3, 2015, from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, at Sumida Hall in Aiea. The Klitzke's will be moving to Dallas, Texas, and Fr. Paul's last Sunday will be May 3. The Klitzke's have been in Hawai'i for the past 5 years, with Fr. Paul serving as the Vicar of St. Nicholas, and most recently as the Clergy-in-Charge of the Episcopal Church of West O'ahu (ECWO). His wife Sarah has been the Diocesan Youth Director for the past two years, and both will be deeply missed for their service in the Diocese. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by contacting Brenda Pidot at the St. Timothy's office at (808) 488-5747, or for more information about the lu'au, visit the St. Nick's website HERE.

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Final O'ahu Youth Gathering of the School Year

The final O'ahu Youth Gathering of the school year is coming up on Sunday, May 3, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wahiawa, beginning at 4:00 PM. Youth will go to Kukaniloko, the birthing stones, for a tour and Hawaiian cultural lesson, and then return to St. Stephen's for dinner and fellowship. Families are welcome to join! For more information, download the event flyer HERE, or e-mail Sarah Klitzke, Diocesan Youth Director.

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Fashion Show and Mother's Day Tea at St. James'

Coming up Soon!

The annual St. James' Fashion Show and Mother's Day Tea will be taking place on Saturday May 9, at St. James' Episcopal Church in Kamuela, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. There will be the popular hat contest so don't forget to bring your finest bonnet! Tickets are $30 ($25 tax deductible). Seating is limited so call Laurie Rosa at (808) 885-7647, to get your ticket before it sells out. Proceeds to benefit the Women's Domestic Violence Shelter and Child & Family Services. Word is that Fr. David is one of the models!

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Emmanuel's Speaker Series: Ma'o Organic Farms

Emmanuel Episcopal Church's ongoing Speaker Series continues with guest speaker, Gary Maunakea-Forth, Co-Founder of Ma'o Organic Farms. The presentation will take place on Thursday, May 14, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.

Gary will speak about empowering youth through entrepreneurship, experiential learning, organic farming, and food sustainability in Hawai'i. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer time. This is a free community event of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua. For more information, contact the office at (808) 262-4548, or visit their website HERE.

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Seeking Info on Italian Jesus Statue

A beautiful wood carving of Jesus that hangs in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, is somewhat of a mystery, and leaders are seeking historical information about it. If you have any information or have any leads on who to contact about it, please e-mail Kahu Kaleo Patterson, Kurt Eschbach, or Sylvia Eschbach.

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church & beyond

Advancing to General Convention
Registration Open for Young Adult Festival

[April 13, 2015] Registration is now open for The Episcopal Church Young Adult Festival, which is scheduled to run concurrently with the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, June 25 - July 3, in Salt Lake City, UT (Diocese of Utah). The event is planned and hosted by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society.

Always a favorite event, the Young Adult Festival at General Convention 2015 will be different this time. According to the Rev. Shannon Kelly, Acting Missioner for Campus and Young Adult Ministries for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, the Young Adult Festival is slated to operate throughout the length of General Convention, but in two distinct segments.

The first segment, Why Serve, will be held Wednesday, June 24 to Monday, June 29.Why Serve is a gathering of young adults, ages 18 - 35, centered on discernment of vocation. Young adults of color are specifically encouraged to apply. Why Serve is open to young adults only.

The second segment, Kindling, will be held Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 3. Kindling is a gathering of leaders who are in ministry with young adults on and off college campuses. Young adult leaders and older adults who work with young adults are welcome to apply. READ MORE

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JNCPB Release Statement After Final

Discernment Meeting

[April 22, 2015] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has released a statement following its final discernment meeting:

The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) concluded its discernment process at a two-day meeting in Fort Worth, TX, April 19 and 20. The nominees will be announced on May 1, on the General Convention website and via press release and social media.

JNCPB co-chairs, Bishop Ed Konieczny, Diocese of Oklahoma, and Sally Johnson, Esq., Diocese of Minnesota, commented, "In the process of discernment, we developed a great sense of community. We came together to work prayerfully around the task in the context of worship and fellowship. We are very pleased with the work of the Committee and would look forward to serving with any one of nominees."

The process for nominations from the floor by bishops and deputies will be forthcoming shortly. The JNCPB will release names of any additional nominees, if any, in early June. READ MORE

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Benedictine Experience Opportunities

The Benedictine Experience takes place each year in a number of special places around the United States and England. Each Experience offers an opportunity to live the rhythm of Benedictine life for a few days in a "thin place" where God's presence seems very near. Each offers a chance to explore Benedictine values such as humility, stability, and listening. Every day, rich in silence, offers the distinctive balance of time for prayer, study, work, and rest. Two Benedictine Experiences are coming up in June:

Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg, California, June 22-29, 2015: This is truly a "thin place," with beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards and hills. We will learn from conferences by Sr. Mary Donald Corcoran, OSB as well as Fr. James Knutsen and Fr. Robert Hale, OSB. Sacred music helps us build a Benedictine community of constant prayer with John Renke as musical director.

Canterbury Cathedral, June 22-29, 2015: We will stay at the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, within the Precincts of the Cathedral. In this splendid and sacred space, we will join the Cathedral community in Morning Prayer, Eucharist, and Evening Prayer each day, often with the Cathedral choir. Our spiritual director is Abbot Stuart Burns, OSB, who is the abbot of a growing community of Benedictine brothers and sisters at Mucknell Abbey in Worcestershire.

For more information and registration details, visit their website HERE.

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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:

UPDATED: Safe Church Training Dates

The Church's Safe Church Policies require church leadership and those working with children to attend special training classes. The following classes have been set up with more to come. Please read the Safe Church Policies to note the differences between Safeguarding God's Children and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training, and to see if you are required to attend a class.

Saturday, May 2 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (Epiphany, Honolulu) - Click HERE to register.
Saturday, May 2 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (St. Timothy's, Aiea, O'ahu) - Click HERE to register.
Saturday, August 1 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, O'ahu) - Click HERE to register.
Saturday, September 12 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (St. Michael's, Lihue, Kaua'i) - Click HERE to register.
Saturday, September 26 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (St. Columba's, Paauilo, Big Island) - Click HERE to register.

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Registration Now Open!

Hui Pu: Diocesan Summer Youth Camp

Registration is now open for the diocesan summer youth camp, Hui Pu, at Camp Mokule'ia on O'ahu. This year's theme is "Do Something", with an emphasis on service, kindness, and standing up for what you believe. The dates are as follows:

June 26 - 28: Ahe (completed 3 - 5 grade)

June 28 - July 3: Lokahi (completed 6 - 8 grade)

July 5 - 10: 'Opio (completed 9 - 12 grade)

The cost is $200 for the Ahe camp and $300 for Lokahi and 'Opio. Scholarships and travel assistance are available. For more information and to register, visit the youth website HERE, or call Sarah Klitzke, Diocesan Youth Director, at (808) 536-7776.

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Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter

The Daughters of the King Hawaii invite all women of faith to attend an inspirational retreat on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the Ewa Beach Golf Club on O'ahu. Come journey onto new ground and discover where your story intersects with the voices and struggles of women speaking through Scripture.

The guest speaker is Lindsay Hardin Freeman, who is the author of the book Bible Women, that documents and explores the words and life story of every woman in the Bible who spoke. Find out how Bible women dealt with issues of infertility, faith, hunger, prayer, poverty, rape, violence, war, friendship and marriage.

The cost for the retreat and lunch buffet is $40. Seats are limited so sign up early. Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 13. For more information, download the flyer HERE, or contact Denisse Kwan at (808) 457-7721.

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Applications Accepted for Domestic and Poverty Ministry Grants

Applications are now being accepted for grants from the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) that center on new or revitalized efforts in domestic poverty ministry.

The purpose of the grants is to engage Episcopalians in ministry among the economically impoverished in the United States; To provide opportunity to the marginalized to overcome chronic adversities; To challenge unjust structures that perpetuate the cycle of poverty; and to inspire the wider church to more deeply engage with the poor.

Grant awards will range between $5,000 and $30,000. All domestic Episcopal dioceses, congregations and institutions are eligible to apply. Grant applications, overview and instructions are available HERE. All applications must have the endorsement of the diocesan bishop. Deadline for applying is April 30. READ MORE

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Scholarship Applications Now Accepted for Episcopal Church Grants

[March 27, 2015] Applications are now being accepted for the 2015-2016 awarding of educational scholarships from The Episcopal Church, according to Samuel A. McDonald, Director of Mission/Deputy Chief Operating Officer and convener of the Scholarship Committee.

"As a result of bequests, The Episcopal Church makes available a modest number of scholarships that assist students primarily enrolled in theological education and training," explained Margareth Crosnier de Bellaistre, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society Director of Investment Management and Banking "Funding for the program is derived from annual income of designated trust funds established by generous donors."

Scholarships are available for ethnic communities, children of missionaries, bishops and clergy, and other particular wide-ranging eligibility for education and training.

The amounts of the scholarships vary according to the availability of payouts from the funds. The maximum is $5000. The lists of trust funds and scholarships as well as key information are HERE.

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St. Andrew's Schools Open House Coming Up!

St. Andrew's Schools will be holding an open house on May 3. To learn more about St. Andrew's Schools, visit their website HERE, or download the information for the Open House
HERE.

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Reminder: Ongoing Diocesan Grant Opportunities

Applications Reviewed Quarterly

Information on the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i 1% Diocesan Council Grants are available online HERE (scroll down to "Grants"), or click HERE to download the 2015 Program/Project Grant Request Guidelines and Checklist.

Funding is designated primarily in support of new projects with the intent to assist groups in getting projects on a sound and sustainable footing. Consideration will be given to existing projects that have shown continued growth and impact on their communities, but need an extra layer of support in order to meet goals.

This is an ongoing application process with quarterly deadline dates falling on the 20th of February, May, August and October.

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Altar Linens and Stoles Available for Purchase

Churches in the Diocese will be happy to learn that Altar Linens are once again available for purchase! To place an order, you can download an order form HERE, and if you have any questions, e-mail Louise Aloy.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss an edition of the E-News? Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements. To see the complete article, click on the linked issues below or visit the Diocesan website's

Archived E-News Editions.

April 8, 2015:

Clergy Transitions Jackson, Klitzke, Miller

DOK Event: Bible Women May 30, 2015

Community Events Coming Up

May and June Parish papers Available

Scholarship Applications Now Accepted for Episcopal Church Grants

Public Affairs Toolkit

March 25, 2015:

Bishop's Reflection for Holy Week

An Understanding of Clergy Leave-Taking

Sonja Barba Selected for GC Official Youth Presence

Presiding Bishop's Easter Message

ERD Responding to Cyclone Pam's Impact on Vanatu

March 9, 2015:

Message from the Bishop: House of Bishops' Meeting

The Rev. David Jackson Heads to South Carolina

Registration Now Open for Hui Pu: Summer Youth Program

St. Andrew's Schools Summer Program

Grant Opportunities in the Diocese

February 17, 2015:

FACE & Affordable Housing

News from Camp Mokule'ia

Altar Linens & Stoles Available for Purchase

January 21, 2015:

Mission Centered Episcopalians

Godly Play Conference

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Contact Information
Sybil Nishioka, Editor

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229 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96813
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