PKHCC
PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE
Born on March 26, 1871 Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole was prince of the reigning House of Kalakaua when the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown in 1893.
Prince Kuhio was raised in Koloa on the island of Kauai, and attended the Royal School on Oahu, originally called the Chief's Children School. He studied for four years at St. Matthew's College in California, the royal Agricultural College in England, and then eventually graduated from a business school also in England.
Upon the assumption of the Kalakaua dynasty to the throne of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1884, a proclamation ending the Kamehameha Dynasty also declared Kuhio a royal prince. King David Kalakaua, also Kuhio's uncle, then appointed him to a seat in the royal Cabinet administering the Department of the Interior. However, American businessmen overthrew the Hawaiian kingdom in 1893. A year later, Kuhio and brother Kawananakoa joined other native Hawaiians in an attempt to restore the monarchy. The attempt was unsuccessful, and Prince Kuhio was sentenced to a year in prison while others were executed for treason against the republic. After getting out of prison, Kuhio left Hawaii and traveled in South Africa for a few years, vowing never to return to a Hawaii that appeared inhospitable to Hawaiians. During his time away from home, he joined the British Army to fight in the Boer War.
2008 Paina
The Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club is busy preparing for our 2008 Ka Lani Ana 'Ole Scholarship Pāina to be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Kona Moku Ballroom. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The theme for our annual event is “Kako‘o Kūpuna Kākou” - Uphold our Kupuna.
This year we commemorate the lives of three club members and their contributions:
- Hawaiian Music & Culture Educator and performer David Pinkham Ka‘iana Eldredge III;
- Artist, Musician, Composer-Director of the PKHCC Chorale, Leohone Magno;
- Unfailing and loyal volunteer David Ka‘aha‘āina.
One of the most important goals of our Club is to provide educational opportunities and scholarship assistance to Hawaiian youth. Since our founding in 1964, we have awarded up to $20,000 annually in financial aid to deserving Native Hawaiian scholars.
This accomplishment is only possible with the support of our members, individual donors, and sponsors who share our vision of education as the key to a better future for our Native Hawaiians. Join us in this effort by making a contribution to sponsor a table of ten or to purchase individual tickets.
An anticipated highlight of our event is the VIP Coffee time with the Honorees as well as the Boutique and Silent Auction which starts at 10:00 a.m. We would also be grateful for donations of merchandise or gift certificates to be offered for sale or auction. We will be happy to arrange for pick up of these items.
Forms and Information are available on this web page below.
E komo mai to honor these outstanding members of our club and community, to further educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian while we “Kako‘o Kūpuna Kākou”.
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Newsletters
Kanileo ‘O Kalaniana‘ole
Resounding voice from the Heaven of Boundless Limits
Newsletters of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club:
- 2006June.pdf
- 2006July.pdf
- 2006August.pdf
- 2006September.pdf
- 2006October.pdf
- 2006November.pdf
- 2007JanFeb.pdf
- 2007MarApr.pdf
- 2007MayJune.pdf
- 2007JulyAug.pdf
- 2007SeptOct.pdf
CALENDAR
General Membership Meetings:
Second Wednesday of every month - Queen Emma Summer Palace, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., dinner optional ($13.00 fee average), and refreshments on your own.
January General Membership Meeting - Installation of new officers.
December General Membership Meeting - Replaced by Club Annual Christmas Paina.
Alii Sunday:
Officers and members participate in 11 Sunday services held annually at Kawaiaha'o Church to honor the Ali'i who were members of Kawaiaha'o Church, Kamehameha Ekahi and to bless the Aloha Week Court. The 8:30 a.m. memorial begins with the procession of Royal Societies and Hawaiian Civic Clubs with the regular worship service immediately following at 9:00 a.m.
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Date Organized: February 1, 1964
Date Chartered: April 16, 1966
Flower: Purple and white Hawaiian Violet substituted by the purple crown flower due to scarcity.
Color: Purple and White
Song: Waialae
Motto: Ka Lani Ana 'Ole (Heaven of Boundless Limits)
2008 Officers
President: Chasmin Sokoloski
1st Vice President: Charmain Wong
2nd Vice President: VerlieAnne Malina-Wright
Treasurer: Claire Pruet
Recording Secretary: Pua'alaokalani Aiu
Corresponding Secretary: Kealaonalani Pruet
Past President: Eddie Akana
2008 Directors
Alma Cirino
Richard Jackson
Esther Kia'aina
Wendy Peters-Maher