Registration: $25 for members, $35 for non-members, $15 for student members and $20 for student non-members. Aloha attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .

A Very Special Occasion
2009 ILIMA AWARDS • Thursday, May 7, 2009 • Ala Moana Hotel

Join IABC Hawaii for a look at the best work of 2008 by Hawaii’s top communications professionals! Celebrate the best communications work done in Hawaii in 2008, featuring awards in 11 possible categories from writing to graphic design to blogs and comprehensive PR campaigns. Entries are being judged by IABC chapters from across the U.S. mainland. Winners will be notified the week of April 13th - but don’t wait!

5:30 pm - No-host Cocktails/Viewing of Entries
6:30 pm - Dinner

7:45 pm - Awards Program

RSVP ONLINE by April 30

Or contact Lynne Unemori at 543-7972 or

Members 
$420/table of eight 
$60/member
Non-Members 
$520/table of eight 
$70/non-member

Aloha attire • $2 parking with validation • No shows will be billed

2009 is a year of changes at PBS Hawaii: plans for a new home on Nimitz Highway, a fresh slate of original, locally produced programming and a ramped up online presence through blogs, Twitter and social media. Find out how the nonprofit broadcaster is reaching new audiences while staying true to its core mission of educating, enlightening and inspiring through high-quality programming and services.

Our speaker is Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii’s chief executive officer, president and blogger-in-chief (http://leslienotes.typepad.com/). She took the helm of PBS Hawaii in March 2007 after a long and varied career in Hawaii’s broadcast and print news media. She’s committed to “breaking the glass” of the TV monitor to engage with people in all of our communities, including online.

Directions: Pioneer Plaza, 20th Floor. Parking available in the public garage at Harbor Court (75 cents per half hour for up to 2 hours; $1.50 per half hour thereafter) and the Plaza Club ($5.50 for 2 hours; pay cash at the door. After 2 hours, $3 per half hour paid to booth attendant).

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail organizers or .

From newspaper headlines to corporate boardrooms to the halls of politics, questions abound about the recession: How bad will it get? When will the recovery begin? Are there any silver linings?

For answers, we turn to some experts in economic forecasting – the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO), one of our state’s premier sources for market predictions and emerging trends. UHERO’s tools have been used to measure the economic impact on Hawaii of events such as the recession of the 1990s, natural disasters like hurricanes, and 9/11.

Our speaker is Dr. Byron Gangnes, the director of UHERO’s Hawaii Economy Project, which focuses on the essential economic roles of the visitor industry and construction as well as Hawaii’s links with economies in Asia.

In addition, the UHERO website is a treasure trove of practical economic data and research. Dr. Gangnes will demonstrate how to access UHERO’s online resources for use in your own research.

Wednesday, February 11
Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor
• 11 to 11:30 a.m.—Networking and Registration
• 11:30-noon—Buffet Lunch
• Noon - 1 p.m.—Program

Registration: $25 for members, $35 for non-members, $15 for student members and $20 for student non-members. Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Patrick Williams at .

4-Color Stories in a 24-7 Media Environment

Hawaii’s enduring monthly magazines have been well-written and avidly read sources of information and entertainment for decades. But the habits of many news consumers are changing as the media landscape evolves. How are print magazines adapting? What strategies are proving effective? Long-term, what can be expected for monthlies? Find out how two of our islands’ premier magazines are faring with our speakers:

David Tumilowicz, publisher of Hawaii Business magazine. Founded in 1955, Hawaii Business is the oldest regional business magazine in the United States. Among Hawaii Business’ awards are gold, silver and bronze awards for editorial excellence and design from the Alliance of Area Business Publications.

A. Kam Napier, editor of Honolulu magazine, which has chronicled the events in Hawaii for more than 120 years. Each month the magazine takes an unblinking look at contemporary issues. Honolulu writes stories that matter - and stories that celebrate the unique culture, heritage and lifestyle of the Islands.

Wednesday, January 14
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Plaza Club

11 - 11:30 a.m.: Networking and Registration
11:30 to noon: Buffet Lunch
Noon to 1 p.m.: Program

Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members, $15 student members, $20 student non-members.

Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 256-7181 or e-mail Patrick Williams at .

Join us for IABC Hawaii’s annual half-day seminar! Hawaii’s top communications professionals discuss communication’s role in unifying and transforming individuals and companies during changing economic times. Mark your calendar now and plan to spend a worthwhile half-day with your business communications peers from the corporate, non-profit and public sectors.

Friday, November 14
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Plaza Club

11 a.m. - Registration

11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Buffet Lunch

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. - Keynote Lunch Address by CEO Panel
Communicating Transformational Change in a Challenging Environment
CEOs who have effectively communicated transformational change will share their insights and lessons learned from their own personal experience.  The panel will be moderated by Ann Botticelli, VP for Community Relations & Communications for Kamehameha Schools.  Sharing their firsthand knowledge are:
Susan Au Doyle, President, Aloha United Way
Erwin Hudelist, President, Hagadone Printing
Tim Schools, President, American Savings Bank
Chuck Sted, President and CEO, Hawaii Pacific Health

1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Session I
Social or New Media in a Changing Economic and Workforce Environment
Todd Hattori, IABC Executive Board President & technology acquisition services manager for the Washington State Department of Information Services will offer his insight on technology in this ever changing economic and workforce environment.  How do “boomers” want their information compared to “Gen Xers,” and why does it matter?

3:00 - 4:15 p.m. - Session II
News Coverage in a Changing Media Environment
From layoffs and budget cuts to streaming video and blogs, the local media has been hit with many dramatic changes.  How have these changes impacted the way journalists cover elections and other news?  How do media relations professionals adjust to the changes in local media?  How can we work with local media to continue to get our messages out to our stakeholders during these changing times?” An informative panel moderated by Chad Lovell, Kamehameha Schools Communications Specialist, will be comprised of these media representatives:
Dan Dennison, News Director, KHNL
Ed Lynch, City Editor, Honolulu Star Bulletin
Steve Petranik, Local News Editor, Honolulu Advertiser
Brenda Salgado, Assignment Editor, KGMB
Sheryl Turbeville, Assignment Editor, KHON
Wanda Wehr, Assignment Editor, KITV

4:30 - 6 p.m. IABC Mahalo and Networking Reception
Allow IABC to buy you a drink and say mahalo for attending its inaugural Be Heard Confernce!  Also, enjoy this special chance to make connections with some of Hawaii’s most talented communication professionals.

Business attire. Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. No validation for parking.

For more information: Call 228-0211 or e-mail Darcie Scharfenstein at or Elizabeth Ahana at .

Sponsors:

In the midst of a downturn in the tourism industry, Wally Amos is opening a second Chip & Cookie store here in Hawaii on September 21st.  Hear about how he is overcoming the challenges of opening a new retail location in these trying times right in the heart of Waikiki. 

This inspirational speaker is guaranteed to turn your glass from half empty to half full!

Most people go through life as if they were living out the movie Ground Hog Day.  One day a time, same thing every day, never breaking the cycle.  Then there are those people who wake up every day with a mission to live out their dreams and to inspire others to connect with their potential.  Wally Amos is one of those - a man with a mission.

September 23, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Da Hukilau - Executive Center, Lower Level
1088 Bishop Street - Downtown Honolulu
$4 validated parking

Sponsored by the American Marketing Association.
$35 for AMA Members • $50 Non-AMA Members

2010 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2009 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2008 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2007 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2006 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2005 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

UHERO(pdf)

Actus (pdf)

HI 2050 (pdf)

Kanu (pdf)

Looking for an edge on the competition? Insight into your target audiences? Market research can uncover hidden trends, contradict conventional wisdom and bring new knowledge into your campaigns. Find out how the field of market research, polls and surveys is evolving and how to bring the most up-to-date practices into your work.

Our speaker is:
Jim Dannemiller, president of SMS Research Hawaii, a market research firm with more than 40 years of experience in identifying trends in our Islands. His research and analysis has helped organizations serve their customers better and shaped policies by lawmakers

Wednesday, May 14
Plaza Club
Networking & Registration: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Buffet Lunch: 11:30 to noon
Program: Noon to 1 p.m. (include Q&A)

Cost: $25 members; $ 35 non-members; $15 student members; $20 student non-members.

REGISTER ONLINE by noon, Monday, May 12.
Directions: Pioneer Plaza, top floor. Parking available in the public garage at Harbor Court ($0.75 per half hour up to 2 hours; thereafter $1.50 per half hour) and The Plaza Club (3.00 per half hour paid to booth attendant upon departure.)

For more information: Call 585-7931 x105 or or Patrick Williams at .

Payment: Visa, MC, & AmEx Charge card payments may be made online. Checks can be made payable to: IABC-Hawaii and mailed in advance to: IABC Hawaii Chapter, P.O. Box 3434, Honolulu, HI 96801

Due to out of pocket costs incurred, no-shows will be charged. Dress code is business aloha. 

Business Sustainability Seminar: Applying Profitable Sustainability Solutions to Businesses DOWNLOAD FLYER for more information (PDF download).

May 7, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Natsunoya Tea House
1935 Makanani Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817

Japanese Lunch • Green Tea • Parking Available

Cost: $25 per person
REGISTER ONLINE now!

The focus of this luncheon is real life sustainable solutions that make business sense, too.  You’ll learn about current solutions and how they can save money; generate revenue and even create better products while having little or no environmental impact.  Participants will be presented with 5 sustainable steps to implement right now into their organization or family.  Also, ideas for the future will be discussed. 

Kevin Loscotoff, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wal-Mart’s environmental goals are simple and straightforward: To be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy; to create zero waste; and to sell products that sustain our resources and the environment.  Mr. Loscotoff will update us on what Wal-Mart is doing to meet its goals here in Hawaii, nationally and globally.  “Sustainability is more than just a responsibility,” Loscotoff said.  “It’s an opportunity for all of us to bring about real and sustainable change.”

Erwin Hudelist, President, Hagedone Printing Company.  An advocate for the environment long before “sustainability” became a buzz-word, Erwin Hudelist received the Investing in the Environment Award from the State of Hawaii in 1994.  Mr. Hudelist has a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development, a Master’s degree in Print Engineering and the practical experience of running a company for more than 17 years.  Mr. Hudelist will explain how Hagadone has become a nationally recognized leader in environmental responsibility despite the challenges of being a manufacturing business in Hawaii. 

IABC Hawaii | Professional Development Luncheon | March 12, 2008

Sustainability is one of the core values at Actus Lend Lease, LLC. Bennette Evangelista, Vice President, spoke about how Actus implements sustainability on a large-scale corporate level. 

James Koshiba of Kanu Hawaii encouraged Hawaii businesses and residents to make individual commitments to conserving resources.

Senator Russell Kokobun, Chair of the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force discussed aspects of the state’s largest outreach program in 30 years, designed to find out what Hawaii resident’s want for a sustainable future. 

2010 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2009 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2008 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2007 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2006 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

2005 Ilima Award Winners (PDF download)

A Very Special Occasion: 2008 ILIMA AWARDS
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Ala Moana Hotel

Join IABC Hawaii for a look at the best work of 2007 by Hawaii’s top communications professionals!

Celebrate the best communications work done in Hawaii in 2007, featuring awards in 11 possible categories from writing to graphic design to blogs and comprehensive PR campaigns. Entries are being judged by IABC chapters from across the U.S. mainland. Winners will be notified the week of April 9th - but don’t wait! Reserve your tables or seats now.

Ala Moana Hotel
Thursday, April 24th
5:30 pm - No-host Cocktails/Viewing of Entries
6:30 pm - Dinner
7:45 pm - Awards Program

Menu
Mesculun Greens and Grilled Vegetables with a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa paired with Blackened Mahi Mahi and Wasabi Beurre Blanc.
Steamed White Rice and Stir Fried Oriental Vegetables

Kona Chocolate Torte with Berry Coulis

RSVP ONLINE by April 21

Or contact Elizabeth Ahana at or 534-3872.

Members
$420/table of eight
$60/member

Non-Members
$520/table of eight
$70/non-member

Aloha attire • $2 parking with validation • No shows will be billed

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Plaza Club

Sustainability. It’s gaining momentum in board rooms, the media, in the halls of politics and in our communities. What does it mean for a company to be sustainable? How can it be ingrained in a company’s daily practice? And how is it communicated effectively to employees and management?

Our speakers are:
• Bennette Evangelista, Vice President at Actus Lend Lease LLC. Sustainability is one of Actus’ core values. She will share how the company helps communicate sustainability to its employees and motivate them to act on it.
• James Koshiba of Kanu Hawai`i. Kanu Hawaii is an organization that helps people learn how to measure our impact on the environment and communities.
• State Senator Russell Kokobun. As the chair of the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force, Sen. Kokobun has led the state’s largest outreach program in 30 years to find out what residents of Hawaii want for a sustainable future. The Hawaii 2050 Plan distills residents’ desires statewide for a sustainable economy, communities and environment.

Join us as they share how their experiences in with sustainability and gather information on how your company and clients can get ahead of the curve with this growing movement.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Plaza Club
Networking & Registration: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Buffet Lunch: 11:30 to noon
Program: Noon to 1 p.m. (incl. short Q&A)

REGISTER ONLINE by Monday, March 10, noon by clicking here.

IABC Hawaii Announces Election of 2008-09 Board of Directors

MegaComm 2007: Advancing the Communications Professional

IABC Hawaii provides an invaluable local business connection for its members and other professionals in the community who represent a cross-section of businesses and communications specialties throughout Hawaii. Members come from large corporate staffs, small businesses, communication firms, not-for-profit agencies, government, and sole practitioners. As part of its commitment to provide lifelong learning experiences, IABC Hawaii provides a range of programs and services that enable members to interact locally while keeping pace globally.

Monthly Meetings and Professional Growth Opportunities:
At IABC Hawaii speaker luncheons, members have an opportunity to hear and meet local, national, and international experts in the communications field. The luncheons, typically held on the third week of every month, are open to members and non-members. Through ongoing professional development programs and an annual MegaComm conference, IABC Hawaii gives members convenient, effective methods to master critical new skills, polish existing skills, and monitor emerging technologies and professional trends. The selected programs provide learning opportunities that enhance communicators at all career levels. Membership also entitles you to grow professionally as a volunteer and to help shape the association and the profession. IABC provides extensive support for volunteer leaders.

Career Network:
View available careers in Hawaii’s business and communication network on the IABC Hawaii website and through email notifications. Post your company’s job notices to a focused and appropriate audience through IABC Hawaii.

Member Communications:
IABC Hawaii highlights speakers, industry trends, association news and chapter activities through regular electronic communication. The IABC Hawaii web site also provides current information and historical background.

Professional Awards and Recognitions:
IABC Hawaii’s Ilima Awards program is the largest local communication “best practices” competition each year. The awards showcase the best professional work in the islands. It also prepares members for regional (Silver Quill) and international (Gold Quill) IABC competitions.

Save up to $40 by joining IABC in March!

March 2009 is a Worldwide Membership Month
This means that if you’re a new or lapsed member who joins or re-joins IABC, we’ll waive the application fee ($40 for faxed/mailed/phoned enrollments; $30 for Internet enrollments). Please remember: your application must be received at IABC World Headquarters in San Francisco during the month of March to qualify.

There are several ways to join:

• Complete and submit the 2009 application form by mail or fax

• Contact , IABC Hawaii’s VP of Membership

OR, contact IABC Headquarters directly:
• Email the
• Call (415) 433-3400 or (800) 776-4222
• Write to: IABC Membership | One Hallide Plaza, Suite 600 | San Francisco, CA 94102-2818

For more information on joining IABC, visit our international website at www.iabc.com.

Give Yourself a Competitive Edge—
Increase Your Communication Effectiveness by Joining IABC.

Education and Professional Development:

Networking Opportunities:

Accreditation (ABC): IABC Hawaii supports the IABC accreditation program which bestows the professional designation of Accredited Business Communicator (ABC). The accreditation program measures your abilities and skills, and signifies the highest level of expertise recognized throughout the profession.

Networking: IABC Hawaii also provides time to just meet and network with other professionals. In a small communications community such as Hawaii, networking may be the most valuable benefit from participating in IABC.

Leadership and Friendship: IABC Hawaii offers many opportunities to volunteer and gain valuable leadership training and experience. Each year, IABC Hawaii sponsors its leaders to attend the IABC Chapter Leaders Institute to meet other chapter leaders from around the world and share best practices and strategies.

IABC offers these products and services from its administrative offices and resource library in San Francisco:

• INFORMATION Communication World, an award-winning four-color print magazine covering trends and issues.
• IABC World Wide web site, a growing resource for members, a forum for discussions about the profession, the interactive CW Online, information about the association, and homepages for IABC chapters worldwide.
• CW Online, an interactive resource on IABC’s web site, with industry news briefs and tips, a Question of the Week, updates from IABC, current, and archived “Communication World” articles, “Ask the Experts” section, and career and job postings. “Ask the Experts” section features a different communication expert every two weeks. Pressing questions, and those of simple curiosity, get a rapid response from the featured expert. IABC members submit questions through CW editors who post experts responses as soon as available.
• Information Services, a comprehensive service that provides how-to handbooks, customized information searches of electronic databases, IABC Research Foundation materials and information on award-winning programs.
• IABC Research Foundation, a branch of IABC, provides the latest findings and quantitative data, including the landmark “Excellence in Public Relations and Communications Management” study.
• IABC\NEXIS power on-line to access exactly the information needed. Members can pay for IABC staff to do searches for them, or they can subscribe to the service at a discount. Discounts on personalized research, personalized Nexis searches, Communication Bank handbooks, international conference registration, Gold Quill awards entry fees, and ABC accreditation application fees.

Hawaii Regular Member dues (renewing): $287 per year

International dues: $287/year
Local chapter dues: $40/year
Regional dues: $10/year

Total dues for new members: $337

(plus $40 application fee)

IABC gives members the option of paying their membership dues in four equal monthly payments. Contact for more details.

Your membership belongs to you.
Your IABC membership belongs to you no matter who paid for it. If your employer pays for your membership and you move to another employer, you retain your membership and your former employer can arrange to have your successor “assume” the remainder of the paid membership (there must be at least two months remaining). If you are changing positions within the same organization, this policy does not apply.

Arnold Kishi
Director – eGovernment
(Information & Communication)
State of Hawaii
Office: 586-1920, x326

Arnold is a member of the IABC Executive committee

Lance Tanaka
Government Relations Manager, Tesoro Hawaii Corporation
91-325 Komohana Street
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Tel: (808) 547-3920

Lance is a member of the IABC Pacific Plains Regional board

Alan Tang
President & CEO, Olomana Marketing
220 S. King Street, #1190
Honolulu, HI, 96813
Office: 550-0043 ext 25

Alan is a member of the IABC Pacific Plains Regional board

IABC-Hawaii Vice President – Administration and Special Projects
Senior Communications Consultant,
Hawaiian Electric Company
Office: 808-543-7753
Email:

Born and raised in Honolulu, Darren Pai graduated from Punahou School. He attended the University of Arizona and graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.

Darren’s journalism career started in the Honolulu bureau of the Associated Press. He moved on to become a reporter at the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, the Honolulu Advertiser and USA Today. In 1997, Darren joined the reporting staff at KHNL, Honolulu’s NBC affiliate, where he served as chief political reporter.

Seeking new challenges, Darren joined Hawaiian Electric Company in March 2007. He lives in Honolulu with his wife and two children.

IABC-Hawaii Vice President of Programs
Principal, DP Communications
540 Iolani Ave. #17
Honolulu, HI 96813
Office: 808-688-8833

Darcie Scharfenstein brings more than 14 years of experience in media, public relations, marketing, special events and community education to her clients. She develops and implements corporate communications and government affairs plans; public opinion campaigns; issues management; crisis communications; and integrated marketing initiatives. She is currently carrying forward a communications strategy for a $10 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to improve early education in Hawai‘i; and creating early education outreach programs in several Native Hawaiian communities across the state. Darcie has been extensively involved in the early learning community, having served on the Early Learning Task Force for the Hawai‘i State Legislature. She has also served as Director of Community Relations for the Hawaiian Humane Society—a $5.1 million non-profit organization. While there, she was responsible for the organization’s stakeholder engagement, communications efforts, community outreach and education, advocacy and volunteer programs.
Darcie has worked as a print and broadcast journalist for media outlets around the globe, including the Institutional Investor and Clear Channel Communications.

IABC-Hawaii Vice President of Programs
Business Analyst, HMSA
Mobile: 808-256-7181

Patrick Williams has more than a decade of experience in public affairs and media. He is a member of the Public Involvement Team for Honolulu’s rail transit project with the City and County of Honolulu, where he assists with community engagement and media relations. Previously, he was Director of Communications at the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs, where he directed outreach for the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan and as well as efforts in healthcare, the technology sector and finance.

His experience extends to fundraising with the University of Hawaii Foundation and the corporate/public affairs division of McNeil Wilson Communications. At McNeil Wilson, Patrick led accounts including Honolulu Recycling, the Office of Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Akaka in 2006, the American Nurses Association, the Hawaii State Teachers Association and the ethanol advocacy group Clean Fuels Hawaii, among many.

Patrick began his career as a daily newspaper reporter in Pennsylvania and has worked as a freelance writer in the San Francisco Bay Area and Honolulu. He earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of California, Davis.

IABC-Hawaii Vice President of Membership
Director of Communications
Chaminade University
3140 Waialae Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
Office: 808-739-4797

Kapono is Chaminade University’s director of communications. She had previously served the University in the capacity of public information officer. She has worked for State Representative Michael Kahikina as a legislative analyst and writer and helped with the organizing and coordinating of the state legislature’s Hawaiian caucus. She has also worked for the Honolulu Advertiser, writing for City Desk and Island Life. Graduating from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing, she lived in California for many years where she worked in radio, film, television and advertising in various writing, editing, producing and management capacities.

Natalie Lewis is a Visiting Instructor of Communication, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at Hawai’i Pacific University. Her teaching areas focus on communication, multimedia, web design, graphic design, and social media.

Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Natalie earned a professional diploma in Graphic Design for Printing and Publishing from the International Academy of Design, in Montreal, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Specialization in Digital Image & Sound - Computation Arts from Concordia University, in Montreal, as well as a Master of Arts in Communication from HPU, Honolulu, Hawai’i. She has several years of professional experience working within marketing departments as a business communicator, educator, designer, and developer for both print
and the web, including work overseas with the government in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Fluent in English and French with a working knowledge of Portuguese, in her spare time, Natalie enjoys drawing, going to the beach, dancing, and engaging in the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira.

Natalie currently serves on IABC-Hawaii Chapter’s board, as Co-VP Communications.

IABC-Hawaii Vice President of Awards Programming
Vice President, Becker Communications, Inc.
199 Merchant Street, Suite 300
Honolulu, HI 96813
Office: 533-4165

Kris M. Tanahara is a vice president with Becker Communications, Inc. Kris has extensive experience in print and broadcast journalism and has worked for The Honolulu Advertiser in Hawaii, Voice of America in Fiji and The Daily Yomiuri in Tokyo. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Puget Sound.

IABC-Hawaii President and Vice President of Finance
Vice President, Bennet Group Strategic Communications
3300 A Pacific Heights Road
Honolulu, HI 96813
Office: 808-295-7329

Lee Tokuhara joined Bennet Group in 2005 and works with clients in several industries, including finance and banking, and real estate development. Community building and public policy are critical components to ensure successful campaigns for her land use development clients. Prior to joining Bennet Group, Lee worked in a variety of industries in Seattle and Hawaii, including high technology, health care, public education and non-profit and community work. Born and raised in Hawaii, she graduated from Gonzaga University with a BBA in marketing and a minor in international business. She earned her MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2005.

IABC-Hawaii Vice President of Awards Programming
Communications Specialist, Kamehameha Schools
567 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813
Office: 534-3872

After graduating in 1997 from Chaminade University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Elizabeth Ahana began her communications and PR career with Kapi`olani Health in 1999. In 2002, she joined the Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division as their Public Relations Officer. Elizabeth currently serves as a Communications Specialist at Kamehameha Schools – responsible for internal and external communications of the School’s community education and collaborations as it relates to the institution’s Education Strategic Plan.

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a non-profit professional organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and licensed to operate in the State of California. IABC has professional and student members in more than 100 chapters in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand, and parts of Scandinavia, southern Africa, and the Caribbean.

The headquarters staff in San Francisco provides a range of professional development and recognition services for its international members and offers administrative support for its chapters and region leaders. Visit the IABC web site for further details of its services.

In 1970, its first year of operation, IABC had 2,280 members primarily from the United States, with a budget of approximately U.S. $100,000. Thirty-five years later, IABC’s membership has grown to more than 13,700 worldwide, with an operating budget of $5.1 million and 30 fulltime staff.

IABC chapters are divided geographically into eight regions worldwide. IABC Hawaii is part of the U.S. Pacific Plains Region, which includes chapters and members in 18 western US states. The region provides management and coordinating support for chapter leaders, professional development conferences, and regional award programs for members.

IABC Hawaii President

Vice President, Bennet Group Strategic Communications
(808) 295-7329

eMail:
• General Information:
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• Membership Information:

Postal address:
IABC Hawaii
PO Box 3434
Honolulu, HI 96801

Enforcement and Communication of the IABC Code for Professional Communicators

IABC fosters compliance with its Code by engaging in global communication campaigns rather than through negative sanctions. However, in keeping with the sixth article of the IABC Code, members of IABC who are found guilty by an appropriate governmental agency or judicial body of violating laws and public policies governing their professional activities may have their membership terminated by the IABC executive board following procedures set forth in the association’s bylaws.

IABC encourages the widest possible communication about its Code.

The IABC Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators is published in several languages and is freely available to all: Permission is hereby granted to any individual or organization wishing to copy and incorporate all or part of the IABC Code into personal and corporate codes, with the understanding that appropriate credit be given to IABC in any publication of such codes.

The IABC Code is published in the association’s annual directory, The WorldBook of IABC Communicators. The association’s monthly magazine, Communication World, publishes periodic articles dealing with ethical issues. At least one session at the association’s annual conference is devoted to ethics. The international headquarters of IABC, through its professional development activities, encourages and supports efforts by IABC student chapters, professional chapters, and districts/regions to conduct meetings and workshops devoted to the topic of ethics and the IABC Code. New and renewing members of IABC sign the following statement as part of their application: “I have reviewed and understand the IABC Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators.”

As a service to communicators worldwide, inquiries about ethics and questions or comments about the IABC Code may be addressed to members of the IABC Ethics Committee. The IABC Ethics Committee is composed of at least three accredited members of IABC who serve staggered three-year terms. Other IABC members may serve on the committee with the approval of the IABC executive committee. The functions of the Ethics Committee are to assist with professional development activities dealing with ethics and to offer advice and assistance to individual communicators regarding specific ethical situations.

While discretion will be used in handling all inquiries about ethics, absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Those wishing more information about the IABC Code or specific advice about ethics are encouraged to contact IABC World Headquarters (One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94102 USA; phone, 415-433-3400; fax, 415-362-8762).

1. Professional communicators uphold the credibility and dignity of their profession by practicing honest, candid and timely communication and by fostering the free flow of essential information in accord with the public interest.
2. Professional communicators disseminate accurate information and promptly correct any erroneous communication for which they may be responsible.
3. Professional communicators understand and support the principles of free speech, freedom of assembly, and access to an open marketplace of ideas; and, act accordingly.
4. Professional communicators are sensitive to cultural values and beliefs and engage in fair and balanced communication activities that foster and encourage mutual understanding.
5. Professional communicators refrain from taking part in any undertaking which the communicator considers to be unethical.
6. Professional communicators obey laws and public policies governing their professional activities and are sensitive to the spirit of all laws and regulations and, should any law or public policy be violated, for whatever reason, act promptly to correct the situation.
7. Professional communicators give credit for unique expressions borrowed from others and identify the sources and purposes of all information disseminated to the public.
8. Professional communicators protect confidential information and, at the same time, comply with all legal requirements for the disclosure of information affecting the welfare of others.
9. Professional communicators do not use confidential information gained as a result of professional activities for personal benefit and do not represent conflicting or competing interests without written consent of those involved.
10. Professional communicators do not accept undisclosed gifts or payments for professional services from anyone other than a client or employer.
11. Professional communicators do not guarantee results that are beyond the power of the practitioner to deliver.
12. Professional communicators are honest not only with others but also, and most importantly, with themselves as individuals; for a professional communicator seeks the truth and speaks that truth first to the self.

Preface: Because hundreds of thousands of business communicators worldwide engage in activities that affect the lives of millions of people, and because this power carries with it significant social responsibilities, the International Association of Business Communicators developed the Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators.

The Code is based on three different yet interrelated principles of professional communication that apply throughout the world.

These principles assume that just societies are governed by a profound respect for human rights and the rule of law; that ethics, the criteria for determining what is right and wrong, can be agreed upon by members of an organization; and, that understanding matters of taste requires sensitivity to cultural norms.

These principles are essential:

• Professional communication is legal.
• Professional communication is ethical.
• Professional communication is in good taste.

Because conditions in the world are constantly changing, members of IABC will work to improve their individual competence and to increase the body of knowledge in the field with research and education.