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June 14, 2014 A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD R. KELLEY TO OUR OUTRIGGER ‘OHANA

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Nani Naish is using Khan Academy materials

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Congratulations, Graduates!By Dr. Richard Kelley

For my family and, no doubt, for many other members of our ‘ohana, June has been particularly busy because of a number of school graduations to celebrate. There are ceremonies and parties to attend, funny-looking caps to admire, and speeches to be uplifted by – or sleep through. However, for me, graduations also bring to mind how much and how fast educational systems and the business of education are changing not only in our own country, but around the world.

I have long had a deep interest in both public and private education. In Hawai‘i, I worked with the state Department of Education to develop performance standards for public school grades 1 through 12 and served as a trustee for Punahou School, a private school, for many years. After moving to Colorado, I served several terms as a trustee for Kent Denver School. Currently, I am a trustee at the University of Denver.

To provide perspective on my personal timeframe, consider that I became a trustee at Punahou School shortly after its best-known alumnus, Barack Obama, graduated in 1979. In those years, the school’s business office did most of its accounting by pencil on paper spreadsheets. Computers were not introduced to Punahou or most other U.S. educational institutions until the mid-1980s, and Internet access did not come until the mid-1990s.

Since then, while computers and the Internet have changed education dramatically, there is every reason

to expect that the next decade or two will bring even greater changes at speeds that Captain Kirk of Star Trek might call “Warp Six.” The changes that have already taken place required significant investment, revision of programs, teaching technique, and revision of mission and time frames too. The changes we can look forward to will require more of the same – much more!

The good news is that a high-quality education at almost any level can be obtained anywhere on earth and even into space. The Khan Academy, based in California, provides free courses, from grade 1 to college level, in a wide range of subjects. With Stanford Medical School, the Brookings Institution, the Museum of Modern Art and many other outstanding institutions continually adding more courses to the Khan Academy’s offerings, the choices are immense. And, believe it or not, it’s all free.

My granddaughter Nani Naish, Bitsy Kelley’s eldest daughter, is using Khan Academy materials to enrich the elementary school math courses she is teaching this summer.

Many commercial, for-profit educational institutions have developed their own e-classes

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Happy Birthday!June 25: Semesa Bulivakarua, Ponijiasi Naqia, Rui Mei Qiu, Emmanuel V. Tapat and Jing Yun Wu.

June 26: Risheel Dass, Charlene T. Goo, Maikeli James, Anan Janthong, Paul King, Marie Gouendoline Anthoneleme Lapoule, Leone Natubecule, Josie C. Paragas, Attaphon Sae-Tan, Supannee Sake, Mosese Saukalou, Renato C. Urubio, Sununta Wanmanee and Nurasak Yimmuang.

June 27: Salote Bali, Kahealani K. Cummings, Wai Yin Ho, Sathon Limmorakot, Karen Marvell, Yasmant Dandassy Naikoo, Aaron K. Sell, Elena Y. Souza, Jocelyn Pastrana Urayanza and Cristine Mae K. Weller Ongoy.

June 28: Sean Amaguin, Santhisuk Cheawpaibun, Daisy F.Y. Chun, Ofelia A. De Jesus, Pui Lam Lee, Bronwyn Marshall, Noraida Panday Marvil, Mark Junel M. Pascua, Suthep Phomchuay, Ashneel Prasad, Adelina B. Roblero and Kathlene Stewart.

June 29: Estelita Agaran, Somjit Boonserm, Angela S. Hiranaga, Joanna Z. Huang, Sirithorn Kaewjeen, Pairuch Kaewkamhaeng, Essential Kimiuo, Seevagamee L’Effronte, Carolyn L. Lopes, Pedro V. Mercado, George Poon, Chuck Shishido and Karina Watt.

June 30: Dominic C. Apilando, Junko O. Austin, Chomnapat Kreawtanong, Sailesh Kumar, Emilia Mangaoang, Jia Liang Ou, Jocelyn G. Rothe and Dexter K. Tautofi.

July 1: Bryson K.C. Batacan, Mary Jane B. Espejo, Sek Chih Gong, Rawiwan Intarachot, Srisuda Khaengrit, Meri Kosoituku, Fulori Molikula, Aroon Ratakan, Raymond T. Scott and Teodolfo E. Valencia.

Employment OpportunitiesIf you are interested in a position listed below and meet the qualifications, please go to OUTRIGGER.COM and click on EMPLOYMENT at the bottom of the page. We only accept online applications for the open positions from internal candidates. If you have any questions, please call Chad Teramae at (808) 921-6989. Application deadline for the following positions is June 20, 2014.

Guest Services Representative (Full-Time)A minimum of one year customer service and cash handling experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, required. Must have basic computer skills and be able to type 30 wpm. Must also be a team player with excellent communication skills and ability to work any day and any shift.

Housekeeper I (Full-Time)Must be able to work well with others, follow instructions and communicate in English. Experience in cleaning and servicing guest rooms and/or public areas preferred. Must be able to work any day and shift.

Bell/Valet (On-Call)A minimum of one year customer service experience and ability to lift/move 75 lbs and to move a baggage cart weighing 500 lbs or more required. Valid driver’s license with clean abstract required. Duties include keeping driveway presentable and clear of traffic. Must be able to work any day and shift.

Accountant (Full-Time)Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Must have a positive attitude and be a self-motivated team member. Oral and written business communication skills, proficiency in computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets, aptitude for numbers, ability to type 45 wpm and 10-key required. Previous experience with retail leasing also preferred.

Online Marketing Administrator (Full-Time)Must have a minimum of three years of college. A bachelor’s degree or four years of previous work experience in a related field is preferred. Previous experience with hotel or e-commerce related business preferred. Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Must also be able to read, understand and produce various types of documents and correspondence. Excellent business writing and communication skills required. Must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task. A team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude toward guests, clients, employees and our company with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality a must.

Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona - Security Officer (On-Call)Responsible for the the safety of guests, employees and property. Previous security experience preferred. CPR and first aid required. Must have good communications skills and ability to read various security correspondence. Current license by the State of Hawai‘i for security work also required. Must be able to work any day and shift to include the graveyard shift.

Kona Hawaiian Resort - Housekeeper (Part-Time)Must be able to work well with others, follow instructions and communicate in English. Ability to work flexible days and shifts is required. Experience in cleaning and servicing guest rooms and/or public areas preferred.

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Calendar of significant events celebrated worldwide

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Sand Castles and Scavenger HuntsBy Ethan Chang

The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach will be adding a sand sculpture contest and a scavenger hunt to their list of complimentary activities for families to enjoy during the summer. These fun activities encourage the whole family to get involved while providing the opportunity to win great prizes and to learn more about Hawai‘i.

Our sand sculpture contests will be held every Wednesday at 8 a.m. starting June 18 on famous Waikīkī Beach. Families form teams and build sand sculptures of all kinds in the hopes of winning special prizes donated from various merchants at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. This simple and fun activity will surely get the whole family involved.

The Outrigger Waikiki scavenger hunt will be held every Monday at 1:30 p.m. starting June 16. Guests again will work in teams to scavenge the hotel, looking for clues and bits of information, while learning more about Hawai‘i and the hotel. After completing the scavenger hunt, each team will receive a special prize.

Through these new activities, we hope to share with our guests our core values of Wahi, ‘Ohana, and Nā Mea Ho‘okipa.

June 12 - 15

KVL - Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

June 13 - 15

WBW - 35th Anniversary Pan-Pacific Festival (see poster right)

June 14

ORF - O Ke Kai Concert with John Keawe (photo right)

King Kamehameha Day Foral Parade & Ho‘olaulea

June 15

Pan-Pacific Matsuri Parade

WBW - Nā Mele - Kapena

June 26

Waikiki Aquarium Ke Kani O Ke Kai Concert

Cyril Pahinui and HAPA

Click links for more information

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Khun Tee is TPP Employee of the Month!By Udom Raheem

Jiranee Wongtipakorn, RDM; Natthapong Phiansawat, assistant front office manager;

Tee; and certificate presented by Chao Treenawong, general manager

FOR Standouts Recognized

By Donna Parkin

Priya Darshani and Jack Johnson were the big winners at Outrigger on the Lagoon . Fiji Vuvale (Family) Day on May 30.

Vuvale Day is when staff wear their best ‘Bula’ attire and receive awards and accolades for their efforts and achievements over the past month. The May 30 awards were particularly significant due to the outstanding achievements of Priya and Jack.

Sous Chef Priya was recognized for her recent achievement at the Fiji Tourism Expo in winning the Master Chef competition.

Jack, one of our food and beverage outlet managers, was recognized for his achievement in winning the 2013 Excellence in Leadership award for the value of Host at Outrigger’s Po‘okela awards in Hawa‘ii.

Other winners were Meimei Attendant Akanisi Lebaivalu for Front of House; Cost Controller Ravinesh Sharma for Back of House; Porter Moape Senikau for Here to Help; and Commis Chef Navneet Reddy for How Can I Help.

In recognition of going over and above to assist the sales department while they were short-staffed, Guest Services Manager Salote Bali was awarded Manager of the Month.

Congratulations to all winners for your outstanding efforts!

Congratulations to Khun Chutima Sawangwit (Tee), guest services agent, who was voted Employee of the Month!

Tee is a very hard worker, and we receive a lot of positive feedback about her excellent attitude and friendliness.

She first came to Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort and Spa (TPP) with no previous hotel experience; however, her eagerness and willingness to learn quickly surpassed any inexperience. Tee is flexible and adaptable in assisting the team with work shift coverage.

She consistently displays a high level of customer service and a strong work ethic.

Congratulations, Tee!

Jack Johnson and Peter HopgoodSous Chef Priya and GM Peter Hopgood

Akanisi Lebaivalu, Ravinesh Sharma, Salote Bali, Peter Hopgood and Moape Senikau

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Rock On at Outrigger Twin Towns ResortBy Leah Matters

Australia’s coolest celebration of rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, dancing, cars and nostalgia returned to Coolangatta this month and it was bigger and better than ever!

Cooly Rocks On is Australia’s biggest 50s and 60s annual nostalgia festival offering a wonderful mix of entertainment. We had more than 50 rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly bands from across Australia perform alongside international artists from around the word. Over 1,300 cars were on display throughout Coolangatta and over 100,000 people attended the 11-day festival.

The team at Outrigger Twin Towns Resort love this time of year as they have the opportunity to step back in time to celebrate rock ‘n’ roll music, fashion and cars. The foyer featured a Harley Davidson motorbike and a red-hot Ford Ute with our own jukebox playing the hits of Elvis, The Beach Boys and much more. However, no event is complete without dressing for the occasion; ladies wore their poodle skirts, pink ladies jackets and accessories whilst our gentleman wore T-Bird jackets and slicked-back hair.

We hope to see you next year – Rock on fans!

Shaun McCoy, Megan Shorrocks and Jessica Higgins Annette Tomlinson, Paula Hermes-Smith (background) and Judi Crompton

Outrigger on the Lagoon Rugby LeagueBy Donna Parkin

It was when the Fiji Bati (Fiji National Rugby League Team) stopped at Outrigger on the Lagoon . Fiji on its way back from the Rugby League World Cup in 2013 that the concept of the Outrigger on the Lagoon Rugby League Knights was born. Amidst the excitement of meeting our rugby league stars, who had just achieved a quarter final berth for the first time and put Fiji in the top eight ahead of Ireland and Scotland, our General Manager Peter Hopgood committed Outrigger to sponsoring a rugby league in 2014.

The preparations then began to establish the Outrigger on the Lagoon Rugby League Knights, the name Knights being chosen because we had been in close contact with Akuila Uate of the Australian Newcastle Knights who had given Peter a Knight’s jersey.

The team, with Mr. Malakai Kunahau named coach and manager of the team, has played three games, losing two pre-season matches but winning its first competition game. This was quite an achievement considering most of the players have only previously played rugby union.

From that first season match, two team members have been chosen to represent the Nadroga Competition Rugby League Team that will compete in a higher level of competition.

There are 11 clubs in the Nadroga that will play two round robins before the finals in September. The winner will then play in an inter-club competition with teams from all the competitions around the country competing for the champion district trophy later in the year.

The morale of the players is high after winning the first game and they intend to top the points table at the end of the season.

Outrigger on the Lagoon Rugby League Knights

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Sigatoka Day 78th Birthday CelebrationBy Donna Parkin

There were birthday wishes all-around when Sigatoka celebrated the 78th anniversary of its proclamation as a township on May 31.

The ‘Salad Bowl’ Town commemorated the event with a day of activities that culminated in one of the largest and most spectacular displays of fireworks ever staged in Fiji.

Outrigger on the Lagoon . Fiji was an enthusiastic supporter of these celebrations with the sports and social committee embracing the community spirit by setting up a market stall that sold resort merchandise, food and cakes.

Staff also gave away more than 300 helium balloons that made a colorful backdrop to what was a warm, community-spirited day.

Big Bula Welcome for International Media GroupBy Donna Parkin

There was a Canadian, an American, a New Zealander and three Aussies - it sounds like the beginning of a gag but in fact, it was a group of journalists being hosted by Outrigger on the Lagoon (FOR) and Castaway Island (FCI) on a recent media famil (familiarization).

Slicing and dicing with Executive Chef Shailesh Naidu

With an emphasis on South Pacific cuisine, the group sliced, diced and stirred up a feast under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Shailesh Naidu in FOR’s commercial kitchen. At FCI, Chef Seeto demonstrated his unique fusion of Indian, Chinese and Fijian flavours over a leisurely dinner at Restaurant 1808. Earlier the group sampled the simple but wholesome flavours of traditional home-cooked food prepared by the women of Koronisagana village located along the Sigatoka River on the main island.

The group also enjoyed treatments at Bebe Spa Sanctuary, visited the Kula Eco Park, had an adrenalin-charged jet boat ride along the Sigatoka River and a Champagne swim at Modriki Island 20 minutes by speed boat from Castaway.

Publications represented included the Vancouver Courier, Travel Alliance Media, The New Zealand Herald, Australian Provincial Newspapers, Vacations & Travel Magazine and Australian Associated Press.

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Laguna Phuket International MarathonBy Patcharee Chanantho (Paew)

The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas (TLP) and Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort (TLR) both participated in the Laguna Phuket International Marathon held on June, 8 2014. The event featured a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10.5K run, 91.5FM Phuket 5K Community Walk and a 2K Kids Run.

The course is basically an out-and-back course with a loop for the last 10K. Marathon and Half Marathon runners follow the course out of Laguna and then head north through local villages and rubber plantations. The course is very scenic and runners can appreciate the lush vegetation Phuket has to offer.

The event, now in its ninth year, is a fun and family-oriented affair with various races for all levels. Both properties supported the water and aid stations as more than 5,000 participants, including 1,500 international participants representing 50 countries, ran the course.

The Half Marathon 21K was led by TLR’s Khun Tony Pedroni (GM) and Rory Campbell (DOSM) and I was TLP’s leader. Special congratulations to Khun Rattakarn Lamanee (Golf) (above left) from TLR who finished in sixth place overall with a spectacular time of 1:23:00. He was also classified as second place male finisher in his age group (16 –29 years).

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Dr. Chuck Kelley, Jean Rolles, Bitsy Kelley,

Linda Jane Kelley, Jenny Kelley and Kathy Carey

Colleen Heyer, Kelley Heyer, Maile Heyer and Judd Klinger

Pua Black

for delivery on the Internet and have added online discussions and coordination, making it possible for students anywhere in the world to get specialty training or a college degree. This has been a wonderful opportunity for members of our armed services stationed around the world, even on ships at sea.

It is also wonderful for my daughter Linda Jane Kelley. Earlier in life, she delayed her college plans to raise a family and pursue a career with Ironman, the company that produces Triathlon events around the world. At age 50, she decided to get her college degree and seek new challenges and opportunities. The University of Phoenix, a for-profit institution with 112 campuses and 100 degree programs, available either in the classroom or online, made it possible for Linda to complete her college studies at age 54 without having to relocate to a city with a university. At her graduation ceremony last Sunday at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Center, many members of the Kelley family were present to celebrate as she received her diploma,

dressed in the traditional cap and gown, along with several hundred other students.

But our family has had more graduations to celebrate this year. My granddaughter Kelley Heyer, Colleen Heyer’s eldest daughter, received her high school diploma from Punahou School. In addition, Kelley’s class chose her to deliver a speech at Baccalaureate ceremonies. It was fantastic!

My granddaughter Pua Black, also Bitsy Kelley’s daughter,

will receive her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oregon State University this weekend.

All the educational institutions mentioned above, as well as the vast majority of educational institutions around the world, are coming to grips with the need for a thorough restructuring of the traditional ways students are taught.

The cost of university tuition, room and board has risen nearly three times faster than the general level of inflation in the U.S. over the past three decades. These costs now exceed $50,000 a year at many universities, causing many graduates to enter the workforce under a crippling burden of debt. As a result, many colleges and universities are considering or have implemented a number of initiatives such as:

• Expandingtheuseofonline courses.

• Reducingthenumberof professors and turning some teaching jobs over to lower-paid instructors.

• Re-evaluatingpoliciesonteachers’tenure,thesacred cow of education.

• Examiningtheneedforandthecostofclassrooms, offices and other campus facilities.

• Consideringtheuseofcompetency assessments to award degrees as opposed to seat-time credit hours. Advocates claim this reduces costs, shortens time required to graduate and provides a better measure of student learning.

Yet, in this ever-more-complicated and challenging world, the need for high-quality education is greater than ever and will continue growing for the foreseeable future.

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates, wherever you are! We in the older generations know the issues. Now it is up to your generation to join us in solving them.

Good luck!