University of Hawaii (UH) - School of Travel Industry Management (T.I.M.)

T.I.M International Inc - UH T.I.M. Alumni Association (TIMI)

 TIMI is an independent 501(c)(6) not-for-profit Organization - the purpose of the organization is to foster fellowship among its members for recreation, pleasure, and other non-profit objectives of a like nature, and for educational purposes except the carrying on a business, trade, a vocation or profession for profit

"Bring Back TIM Night - Pride of UH School of TIM" - Click Here to take the 1 minute survey  You are welcome to write more elaborate comments supporting TIM Alumni case and email it to jwkc8168@yahoo.com (mark "confidential" if you do not want to disclose your name) But just in case you are really busy, the 1 minute survey will at least give us some indication and a chance for you to express your opinion about TIM Night. In case you want to write, 50 - 60% of the current faculty may NOT know about the history of TIM School or TIM Night when they are hired to join UH TIM School. There may be some selling we have to do (i.e. like selling July 4th to someone in power to terminate Independent Day that know nothing about American history).

The Pride of UH TIM School through the generous contributions from 1,000s of UH TIM Alumni and Donors in Hawaii, Pacific Asian, North America and Europe for the establishment of the "Sunset Reference Library', the "Leong Hop & Bernice C. Loui Computer Laboratory" and the "Gee Technology Center" - click on the link for details or http://www.b2bchinadirect.com/uhtimalumnipride.htm

email pictures in JPG format to Johnson Choi (UH TIM Class of '77) johnsonchoi@johnsonchoi.com

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UH TIM Alumni in the News

Dean Emeritus Chuck Y Gee of UH - School of Travel Industry Management celebrated his 70th Birthday on 08-28-03 at the Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. More than 200 guests from around the world will be attending.

Officers and Directors

**Past President

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UH School of Travel Industry Management - Alumni Hall of Honor Recipients

Hawaii's China Connection Video - click on the picture to view live video

UH TIM Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee interviewed by Shanghai TV Station - 1st American University and Dean Invited by China Government to enter China in 1978

Aloha, Dave:

You did a lot of work to cobble together the viewpoints of alumni in drafting the Association's position paper on TIM Night. Congratulations on a job well done.

As the person who originated the event under founding dean Barnet, here is my 2 cents worth:

The value of TIM Night goes beyond its learning merit. It was until 2005 the only continuous activity to perpertuate the sense of a standing "tradition" in TIM since 1966 (when the first event--"TIM goes Inter-Continental" was created). Aside from its value as a "real world" exercise to compensate for not having quantity foods lab in the school in the early years, which is again the current situation, having a tradition in the model of the then top three HRTM schools on the mainland, namely--Cornell Hotel School (Ezra Cornell Day), MSU`s HRI School (Le Gourmet Night) and the University of Denver's H&R School (Pioneer Day)--was part of the reason TIM Night was created at the outset. The newly established TIM School of 1967/68 was not known to the profession and could not compete in reputation to schools which had at least a half century head start. It was common knowledge within the industry that these once-a-year events helped promote the mainland programs to their constituencies--not only the lodging and hospitality companies, but also the parents of students enrolled in HRTM majors. Indeed, industry often had their first exposure to students through these banquet projects. One reason given by local industry in supporting TIM Night was to recruit talented students who assumed leadership positions in the project.

As you noted, there has been a great deal of change in TIM Night over the years. The event took on different dimensions to dilute its original purpose and ideals. Too much of the activities that are true learning value got farmed out, while TIM students focused on the "show business" end of the event--something they were ill-equipped to do without proper professional assistance and oversight. The last few events--I've shared my observations with Dean Jamieson about this--were far less in quality than earlier events under John Cox and the students' industry mentors. Strangely, the best TIM Nights were produced during the days when no academic credits were given--only the waiver of an internship requirement (and this was done much later). When TIM Night got co-opted to replace the loss of Business Night--our once conjoint activity with CBA--it further changed the original intent and objectives of TIM Night.

In summary, I endorse the alumni's position, but with this caveat: The students have to really want and be willing to work it, the faculty and administration must back them, and the alumni and industry need to assist. Absent support from any of these constitutencies, TIM Night cannot prevail nor recapture its earlier glory.

Chuck Gee

Calendar of Events - 2008

Wednesday, June 25, 4-6pm UH TIM School George Hall Room 344: The Legacy in Tourism Steering Committee meeting - for parking pass - please contact Tia at tikeno@hawaii.edu 

Board of Directors Meetings: 4 - 6pm George Hall on Wednesday March 5 2008; Friday May 16 2008 (3-5pm); Wednesday July 9 2008; Friday September 5 2008 (Neighbor Island); Wednesday November 12 2008, please RSVP and advise if you need parking pass to Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu

Friday - December 19 2008, 5:00 - 7:30pm - Fall Graduation 2008 at George Hall, University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (UH TIM), Special Reception Hosted by TIMI (T.I.M. International, Inc., Alumni Association of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management) please RSVP and advise if you need parking pass to Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu

May 31, 2008 Shunde Polytechnic, Shunde, Guangzhou, China Organized by Roberta Wong Leung, Dean - UH TIM Alumni: "Quality Service" Presentation & Seminar, Guests and/or Speakers are Michael Wu, Chair of HATA, Edmund Tsang Education Chair/Swire Travel MD/Past HATA chair, Richard Willis, Kuoni Travel, Past Chair HATA, Zhang Hanqin HK Poly University Associate Professor - Richard Willis, David Chan - General Manager - Hyatt Regency Dongguan - UH TIM Alumni, Professor Soo May Cheng/IFT Tourism School Macau

May 16 2008 Bali: International UH TIM Alumni at the Regent Reunion at beautiful Conrad Bali

(L- R) Tim Marsden, Hilda Min, Clyde Min, Roberta Wong Leung, Alan ong, Chris Stafford, Aldrin Leung (EDIT)

(L - R) Chris Stafford, Tim Marsden, Clyde Min, Bill Black (EDIT lecturer 2007), Roberta Wong Leung, Syed Al'shahab (former Regent staff), Aldrin Leung (EDIT)

Friday - May 16 2008, 5:00 - 7:30pm - Spring Graduation 2008 at George Hall, University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (UHTIM), Special Reception Hosted by TIMI (T.I.M. International, Inc., Alumni Association of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management) please RSVP and advise if you need parking pass to Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu

May 4 2008: Celebrating 2008 SBA Minority Small Business Champion of the Year - National Winner Award with Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee, Brenda Foster - President of AmCham Shanghai, Larry Foster - Former Dean and Professor of UH Law School, Dennis & Brenda Teranishi - CEO of Hawaiian Host Chocolates, Michael & Jenny Zhang - President and CEO of Blue Hawaii Surf, Yen Chun & Dickie Ching - COO of CMC Consulting Group Inc and Shao Jun Zhang - Dean of Fudan Shanghai Art College at the Mandalay Restaurant

April 30 2008 - SBA Hawaii Presenting the 2008 SBA Small Business Award Winner at the Hilton Hawaiian Village - special thanks to Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee, Dennis Teranishi, Brenda Foster for the support during the competition on the State, Regional and National levels and my wife Carmen for allowing me to spend 20+ hours per week on HKCHcc and other non-profit organizations such as T.I.M. International Inc, Hawaii Pacific Export Council, Hawaii Chinese Association and the U.S.-China People Friendship Association; special thanks also to our Founding Members and Directors of HKCHcc for their continuous support.

Dear Dean Jaimerson, UH TIM Alumni, Faculty and Staff:

Thank you for coming to the 2008 SBA award luncheon on April 30th, it is so great to see so many friends from UH TIM School.

It is also so happy to see the good report from the accreditation team citing what make UH TIM School stand out is the Sunset Library, the Gee Technology Center and the Computer Lab that make us so different from other college.

More importantly, the staff, the faculty and alumni that really care about the future of UH TIM School working as a team training our future leaders in Hotel and Restaurant management where the best paying job is and will be in the next 20 years.

April 23 2008

UH TIM Alumni (Distinguished Hall of Honor Alumni 1999, Treasurer, Director and Past President of T.I.M. International Inc, alumni association of UH School of TIM) - Johnson Choi (1977) - "2008 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year" - National Winner, by U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.hkchcc.org/news-release1.htm

Honolulu man honored in D.C.

Honolulu businessman Johnson Choi was honored by the Small Business Administration as 2008 Minority Champion during a ceremony today in the nation's capital. Choi was one of 10 small-business owners and leaders of small-business support organizations nationwide recognized for their support of entrepreneurs. The SBA Champion Awards were presented as part of the annual observance of National Small Business Week. Choi, president of the Hong Kong-China-Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce, works with many Asian immigrants to start businesses, particularly in the area of exporting. He won at the state and regional level before claiming the national title. "The SBA is proud to honor these men and women as true champions of small business, whose tireless efforts have provided tangible and significant support to small businesses and to their communities," said SBA Administrator Steve Preston.

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We are informed by Mr. Steven C Preston, Administrator of the United States Small business Administration (SBA) Washington DC that Johnson Choi, President of the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) has won the Top SBA Award in our category, the "2008 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year" as defined by the SBA is "To Honor Individuals Who Have Fulfilled a Commitment to Support and Assist Minority Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners" (Note: HKCHcc have won the "Hawaii award" as well as the "Regional Award" – topping the other Minority Small Business Champs in 50 States and Guam to qualify to compete and winning the "national" award, the top honor in our category). The award with be presented during the SBA National Business Week at the Mandarin Oriental Washington DC April 21 – 23 http://www.nationalsmallbusinessweek.com/schedule/ ***

By Special Invitation ONLY: President George Bush will be hosting a reception "The President's Remarks on National Small Business Week" - Wednesday - April 23 2008 - 3:00 to 6:00pm - The White House - East Room

Webcasting - SBA will be webcasting all of the award events*** and the forums!! click on this link to log onto the website the day and time of the event and you will see a link to the webcast.

Hawaii Women's Business Center hosts Small Business Awards Luncheon on April 30 2008 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Online Registrations: Individual Group of 10 - Return form with payment no later than April 25, 2008 to The Hawai'i Women's Business Center is located in downtown, Honolulu, in the Heart of Chinatown: 1041 Nu'uanu Avenue, Suite A, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817; Phone: 808.526.1001; FAX: 808.550.0724 Cost: $45.00 per person, $450 for table of 10 (Check payable to Hawaii Women's Business Center)

April 24 2008 5:00pm at Planet Hollywood Waikiki: T.I.M. International Inc (TIMI) Presents Hollywood Bash

Come and join your fellow UHM TIM Alumni at our Annual General Membership Meeting! Reconnect with old friends, enjoy GREAT food, and be a part of our worldwide network of travel industry professionals!

Round up your classmates, cause it'll be a "Battle of the Classes" with team games and AWESOME prizes...You DON'T want to miss this!

Cost: $10 for TIMI Members; $25 for non-members and guests* (*become a TIMI member at the event and get $15 off your admission!)

Contact Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu if you have further questions.

March 26 2008 Tim Marsden, GM of Langham Hotel London, Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee and Johnson Choi

Duongguong China March 19 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Duongguong with David Chan, GM and Felix Chua, UH TIM Grads

March 19 2008 Singapore: A few UH TIM Alumni got together for a "talk story" session.

L-R; Jennifer Tan, Hilda Min, Tony Chia, Clyde Min and Mark Yuen

Thursday, February 21, 2008: Governor Linda Lingle gets 22 names for Board of Regents

Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee of UH School of Travel Industry Management and Founder/Director of the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) is on the short list. (Short Bio: Chuck Gee, Dean Emeritus of the University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management, Dean Gee has served on tourism advisory committee of 3 United States Presidents and advisors to public and private sectors organizations on the local and national level in Asia, countries like China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East. Dean Gee is the founding Members and Directors of the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc))

It may be helpful to write letter to Governor Linda Lingle urging her to select Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee as one of the 12 candidates to be submitted to the Hawaii State Legislature for approval. A simple letter will do. Governor Linda Lingle email addresses is linda.lingle@hawaii.gov

The names of 22 candidates for 12 vacancies on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents went to Gov. Linda Lingle Thursday.

The Regents Candidate Advisory Council, created by the state Legislature, submitted the 22 names to fill out the 15-member board. Lingle will make the appointments, which require consent by the Senate.
Candidates for terms starting July 1 are:

Student regent (one open seat):

* Grant Teichman
* Joshua Wingstrom

At-large regent (two open seats):

* Andres Albano Jr., vice chairman, whose term ends June 30.
* Michael Dahilig, student board member, whose term has been extended.
* Kitty Lagareta, former chairwoman of the board, whose term has been extended.
* Terri Ann Motosue
* Teena Rasmussen

Hawaii County regent (two open seats):

* Harvey Tajiri
* Ronald Terry
* Carl Carlson Jr.
* Sandra Wood Scarr

Honolulu County regent (five open seats):

* Robin Campaniano
* James Donovan III
* Mark Fukunaga
* Chuck Gee
* Dennis Isao Hirota
* Howard Karr
* Eric Martinson

Kauai County regent (one open seat):

* Thomas M. Cooper
* Ramon de la Pena, board member, whose term ends June 30.

Maui County regent (one open seat):

* Artemio Baxa
* Paul Horikawa

Regents with current terms are board chairman Al Landon, Ronald Migita and James Haynes III.

Past Events

Monday April 7 2008: Netlinks mentorship program Sponsored by T.I.M. International Inc will be held at the Hawai‘i Prince Hotel Waikîkî in the Mauna Kea Ballroom & Foyer from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. please RSVP to Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu 

Monday, February 18, 2008 6-8pm Las Vegas Nevada: T.I.M. International, Inc., the Alumni Association of the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa would like to invite you to a networking dinner At the home of Professor Emeritus and Mrs. Morton Fox. Representing T.I.M. International Inc was Johnson Choi, Director/Treasurer and Past President and Roberta Wong Leung, Director; Representing UH TIM School was Dean Walter Jaimerson; Special UH TIM Alumni and Friends are Patricia Lee, Sherri Tom, Mrs. Jamieson, Mr. Ben Racelis - President UHAA Las Vegas Chapter, Jennifer Cheung, Elizabeth Powell, Carmen Choi, Morton Fox, Gisele Fox, Robert & June Binick, Agnes Kwok Yates, Eric Yates and Erica Yates.

Roberta Wong Leung met with John Emerling (UH TIM 1978), John own his food import company in New York

Listen to the recorded presentation online

February 2 2008 - Honolulu Hawaii: Meeting with Eugene Ong, General Manager of Crowne Plaza International Airport Beijing, Linda Ong and Chuck Gee on China Travel Related Business Opportunities

January 21 2008 - UH tourism expert named to lead group

University of Hawaii at Manoa announced Friday that Pauline J. Sheldon, professor of tourism and former interim dean of the School of Travel Industry Management, has been elected president of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism.

The organization is made up of 75 tourism scholars worldwide that help with research and the professional investigation of tourism, the university said.

Sheldon is the first woman president of the predominantly male group. She will be president for the next two years.

January 5 2008 - Honolulu Hawaii - Grand Cafe and Bakery - An Afternoon with Brenda Foster - President of American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, Lawrence Foster - Former Dean and Professor of University of Hawaii Law School, Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee of University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management, Michael Zhang and Yen Chun of CMC Consulting Group Inc.

(Front left to Right: Johnson Choi, Yen Chun and Brenda Foster; Back Left to Right: Michael Zhang, Chuck Gee and Lawrence Foster)

December 31 2007 A Day with Ted Sakai, General Manager of the Double Tree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country

We spend a day with Mr. Ted Sakai, General Manager of Double Tree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country. Ted was 1999 University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management (TIM School) Distinguished Hall of Honor Alumni. 1999 was a memorable year. Ted Sakai and Johnson Choi were inducted into TIM School Hall of Honor in the same year, sharing the honor is our good friend and now president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, Mrs. Brenda Foster who was inducted in the UH College of Business Hall of Honor in the same evening. Mrs. Foster is also the founding members and vice president of the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce. There are a number of UH TIM Alumni in California such as Rita Lau, General Manager of The Fairmont San Francisco and Randi Fernandez, F&B Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel at Newport Beach. When Ted was the President of the T.I.M. International Inc (the alumni association of the UH School of TIM), TIMI held the graduation exercise at the Hilton Hawaiian Village - a much preferred venue by most TIM graduates. The TIM Night that was the heart of soul of the TIM School that used to hold our alumni together was terminated by the new administration and missed by our alumni worldwide. The ability of Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee to hold the UH TIM Alumni worldwide together when he travel the world.  Elena Tom, the "mom" of UH TIM School, Professor Cox (Washington State) and Professor Fox (Las Vegas) brought back fond memories. I have shared with Ted we need to bring back the Ohana spirit of the TIM School and find way to re-connect with our alumni worldwide - bring back TIM Night could be one of the key.

December 13 2007 Foshan Guangzhou China

Dr Roberta Wong Leung Awarded Foshan Government (Guangzhou China) "Friendship Award"

Every three years the Foshan Government awards a Friendship Award to outstanding foreign experts who have contributed to the development of Foshan. For the first time, an educator and woman from the University of Hawaii, USA, Dr Roberta Wong Leung, Dean and Professor of Shunde Polytechnic, Department of Hotel, Tourism, and Cuisine Management was awarded the Foshan Government Friendship Award on December 13, 2007. Dr. Wong is the 1993 distinguished alumni of the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Member and Advisory Board Member of Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc) with more than 15 collaboration partner and 20,000 members worldwide.

梁王巧云博士（美国） （顺德职业技术学院酒店与旅游管理系教授）

梁王巧云博士2005年7月被聘为顺德职业技术学院酒店与旅游管理系总监。

她具有20年的国际酒店从业经验和16年酒店专业任教经验。她为顺德职业技术学院酒店及旅游管理系介绍国际酒店业和酒店管理专业发展情况，引进国际酒店业职业资格标准，积极参与酒店及旅游管理系的建设和发展。

2006年初，梁王巧云博士为酒店及旅游管理系毕业生的实习工作出谋划策，2004级113名毕业生在港澳及内地的13家五星级酒店和9家旅行社进行实习。在学生实习过程中，她多次到实习点看望和指导学生。

2006年7月，梁王巧云博士参与联系澳大利亚教育机构BOXHILL TAFE和美国饭店协会，促成顺德职业技术学院与澳大利亚教育机构 BOXHILL TAFE 和美国饭店协会等就师资专业技术培训及学生获取美国饭店协会职业资格证书达成了合作意向。她还积极联络，促成学院与香港、英国等多所大学达成合作意向。

2006年10月，顺德职业技术学院承办“第十六届中国厨师节暨岭南美食文化节学术报告会”。梁王巧云博士参与此次报告会的联络工作，邀请了来自美国、加拿大、瑞士、新加坡等10多个国家的旅游业酒店专家及厨艺名家到会并做了专题讲座，出色地完成了任务。

*我院外籍专家梁王巧云博士荣获"佛山友谊奖" ***

2007年12月13日晚，"佛山友谊奖"颁奖仪式在佛山市政府迎宾馆怡园举行，佛山市市长陈云贤、常务副市长周天明出席了颁奖仪式并讲话，我院科技处副处长刘晓顺、外事办郭永生老师参加了颁奖仪式。市长陈云贤向获得"佛山友谊奖"的10位外国专家颁发了证书，我院外籍专家梁王巧云博士获此殊荣。

"佛山友谊奖"是由佛山市政府专门针对在佛山发展建设中有突出贡献的外国专家设置的奖项，每3年评选一届，每届10人。评选程序是外籍专家所在单位申报，各区组织部门审议推荐，由佛山市市长办公会议审定。

自1999年以来，"佛山友谊奖"已经评选了5届，共有50名外籍专家获奖，前4届获奖人员全部来自企业界，我院的梁王巧云博士是"佛山友谊奖"开设以来唯一来自教育系统获此殊荣的外国专家。

Roberta Wong & Chloe Lau (UH TIM 1994)

Roberta Wong & Walter Jaimerson (Dean UH TIM School)

Friday - December 14, 2007, 5:00 - 7:30pm - Fall Graduation 2007 at George Hall, University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (UHTIM), Special Reception Hosted by TIMI (T.I.M. International, Inc., Alumni Association of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management) please RSVP and advise if you need parking pass to Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu

Thursday - December 13, 2007 at 11:45am TIM alumni holiday lunch at Hee Hing Restaurant on Kapahulu Ave, please RSVP toTia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu or Dean Nakasone at dean.nakasone@outrigger.com

Wednesday - December 12, 2007 at 5:00pm Executive Committee Meeting at George Hall Room 334, please RSVP and advise if you need parking pass to Tia Ikeno at 808-956-3617 or by email to tikeno@hawaii.edu

Click on the picture or link to view Video Presentation online - Courtesy of YouTube

Dr. Edward Barnet   Governor Linda Lingle

 Honorees' Family Reception Before Dinner Silent Auction Items

Dr. Edward M Barnet - First Dean of the University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management, served as the Dean of the School from 1964 - 1974

 Dean Barnet proudly retired from the School with this letter to all:

The future of the TIM School will be assured by you - the students and alumni of TIM. Your successes-of whatever kind-will make its fame. Your achievements will be its triumph. Naturally, I will always want to be aware and will remain vitally concerned with all that you do.

It has been a great privilege to be in on the launching of the School of Travel Industry Management. It contains a concept and a philosophy of learning that others are starting to copy.

But, I must call to you attention the untiring efforts of the work of graduate students, faculty, staff and the serious support of legislative and industry leaders. All  of these have made your experience in TIM a reality.

Most of all, I do not need to state but must express my appreciation for the endless assistance and inspiration given to you by Associate Dean Chuck Y. Gee. Without his work, days, nights and weekends, you know what might not have been: TIM Nights, Scholarships, trips. He has taught you the joy of giving services as was so vividly expressed at my testimonial dinner which you prepared to perfection.

As I step into another phase of my life, I can only be thankful for the rare privilege of being a part of a meaningful effort, for the opportunity to assist you and the many others who will build careers of greater significance to yourselves and to others. (Farewell letter, published in Ka'ahele, 1974).

Hawaii tourism pioneers 'innovators'

TIM Night/TIM School/TIM International Inc (Alumni Association of UH School of Travel Industry Management) Celebrate a Legacy Fundraising Gala at the Hawaii Convention Center - Please mark your Calendar, details to follow.

Please click on the "small" pictures below for FULL view

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (808) 524-5738, (852) 8171-3118 or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

Sunday November 4, 2007 - Professor Juanita Liu's (UH School of Travel Industry Management) Daughter (Deborah Yee Ling Liu) is 2008 First Princess Miss Chinatown Hawaii at the Hawaii Theatre Center, Sherilynn Chang - Miss Chinatown 2008 - More than 20 Professors, Staffs and Alumni from UH TIM School have attended the event - click on the small picture below for full view view live video online

The University of Hawaii Alumni and Friends Las Vegas Chapter invite You to a Desert Hawaiian Luau on Sunday, October 14 2007, 4:00 - 7:00pm at Home of Professor Morton Fox (Retired Professor of UH School of Travel Industry Management) located at 1250 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102-2414

The luau is being hosted by our alumni members, Dr. Morton Fox, Professor Emeritus, University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management and his Wife, Giselle Fox. During the event guest will be able to wander through the estate and enjoy the beauty of the antiques and collectibles.

Wines will be served by Trader Joe's. Enjoy authentic Hawaiian food and the melodic sounds of recording artist, Gary Haleamau and the dancers of Hula Halau 'O Kaleimomi. Also featured are the exciting drums and dancers of Tetua Ioane and the Tamaeva Arii 'Going Coconuts' show.

For fifteen years artist, Sigrid Brunel, has sailed the waters of Hawaii, Fiji and the Cooks capturing the beauty on canvas of the Islands and their exotic women. A piece of her artwork will be offered for silent auction. Raffle prizes will be abundant.

All proceeds from this event will be given to the Scholarship Fund of the UHAAF Las Vegas Chapter. You will not want to miss this unique taste of Hawaii.

Deadline for ticket orders is October 1 2007 - seating will be limited so reserve early.

Please complete and return the following with payment.

Name:_________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________
#of Tickets__@$30.00 each_____. Make check payable to UHAAF/LV
Sent it to: 6779 Airdale Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89103

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (808) 524-5738, (415) 691-6138, Hong Kong (852) 8171-3118 or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

夏威夷華埠小姐全體參選佳麗首度正式亮相。周光世攝

夏威夷中華總會館於九月二十三日上午九時半至十一時半，邀請各僑社代表聚集在該會館禮堂慶祝中秋節，並介紹二OO八年夏威夷華埠小姐全體參選佳麗與眾見面。

同時也邀請書法家賴松鶴老師解說“春聯”之意義。會後，全體分享月餅及餐敘，大家過了一個愉快的中秋節。

慶祝中秋節茶餐會由二○○七年華埠第一公主孫麗英及第二公主麥文如主持，她們經過一年的歷練，台風穩健大方，主持得體。

九時半許，首先邀請楊德舞獅團二頭瑞獅獻瑞，接著由陳明會長致歡迎詞，多謝大家光臨。

當天與會貴賓有駐檀香山台北經文處王贊禹處路女、僑務秘書林素枝、州眾議員程慧蘭、檀市議員譚鴻章、文化廣場總經理陳淑惠及各僑團代表等。

王贊禹處長受邀上台說明有關中秋節的典故，譚鴻章議員則帶來多張賀狀贈送給中華總會館的領導人員，嘉許他們在中華文化傳承上的貢獻。

當天重頭戲為二○○八年夏威夷華埠小姐全體首度正式亮相，隨後她們轉往KAHALA購物中心亮相。今屆參選佳麗共有十位，她們為:

(Lorie Lei Lam)，18歲，就讀太平洋大學，主修護理。
楊玉美 (Angela Young)，19歲，就讀檀香山社區學院，主修幼兒教育。
鄭慧蘭 (sherri Lyan Chang)，23歲，在女青年會擔任接待員。
廖綺玲(Deborah Yee Ling Liu***)，24歲，夏大管理學院畢業。
唐雅婷(Theresa Yea Tyng Tang)，23歲，西雅圖大學商業管理學士、上海樓連銷餐廳任職。
曾佩雯(Winnie Sophia Tseng)，20歲，職業髮型設計師。
劉美心(Marissa Tiu Liu)，23歲，大學健康聯盟業務代表。
謝嘉凌(Ta Karen)，18歲，就讀KCC社區學院，主修生化科學。
(Erica Lai Fung Fong)，21歲，就讀檀香山社區學院，專攻小學助理。
(Marissa Foo Wahl)，24歲，畢業於南加大影劇學院。

全體華埠小姐參選佳麗上台亮相後，中華總會館副董事長楊士名隨後致謝詞，呼籲大家支持此次選美活動。以往多屆檀香山華埠小姐選美活動都是由華埠商家協會主辦的，自去年二○○七年開始，該項選美活動改由中華總會館贊助承辦。今年選美會訂於十一月四日晚間在夏威夷劇院舉辦。

***Deborah Liu was born in Honolulu and is the daughter of Drs. Juanita Liu, PhD and Douglas Tom, MD. She graduated from Punahou with honors. She was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at USC and earned a BBA from the UH in Corporate Finance. Her travels with the UCS Zhongshan program and studies in Taiwan fostered her interest in Asian business. As a Fish Scholarship recipient, she traveled to Beijing with the PAMI MBA Asia Field Study where she researched China’s strengthening economy. Deborah was the CBA Outstanding Junior and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. She interned at Legal Services Hawaii and Merrill Lynch and worked as a Commercial Banking Analyst at the Bank of Hawaii. Her goal is to attend law school. She enjoys singing, dancing, and piano composing.

Thursday September 2007 IHG Academy Signing Ceremony at the Shunde Polytechnic (front row with hat is Roberta Wong, UH TIM Alumni and Dean of School of Hotel and Tourism Management - Shunde Polytechnic)

(Back L-R Johnson Choi, Dean Nakasone, Ren Hirose, Glenn Perry, Peter Sit and Dirk Soma; Front L-R Marie Kumabe, Audrey Higuchi, Paul Yokota and Dave Evans)

Friday August 10, 4 - 6 pm ISS Reunion/TIMI (TIM International Inc - alumni association of UH School of Travel Industry Management) Reception
Sunset Reference Center - George Hall, University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Welcome messages from Dave, Ren and Dean Jamieson at 4:30 pm
Wine, soft drinks and light snacks will be served (hosted by TIMI)
With your RSVP Bevra will arrange for parking passes (808) 956-7166 or by email to bevra@hawaii.edu

We will be extending an invitation to the TIM Faculty and Staff, Local TIM Alumni, Undergrad and Graduate Students. Many thanks for your support and look forward to seeing you at the TIM School

August 9 – Aloha Dinner at the Waialae Country Club (TIMI has purchased a table for 10 for $700, individual ticket at $100 each, contact Johnson Choi at jwkc8168@yahoo.com or 808-524-5738 by Aug 1 if you want to join us, check payable to TIM International Inc) 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Opening reception featuring an International Dinner Buffet with no-host bar to welcome all alumni and family to the Reunion Activities. Opportunities to meet one another, faculty, and staff.
Speaker: President David McClain, University of Hawai`i
Bus departs from designated hotels at 4:30 p.m., Final Program Details will be available starting at 5:00 p.m.
Chair: Dr. Choy-Ling Wong (no picture on file)
August 10 - Open House at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa  (Lunch is $30/person at around 1:00pm visiting College of Business Administration and/or School of Travel Industry Management, contact Johnson Choi at jwkc8168@yahoo.com or 808-524-5738 by Aug 1 if you want to join us, check payable to TIM International Inc) University of Hawaii at Manoa - Campus Day 1:00 p.m. to 6:00pm p.m. (4 - 6pm at UH School of TIM at George Hall with Complimentary Wine and Cheese)., Afternoon Tea at the University of Hawaii at Manoa; Morning Visits: Alumni and guest may wish to visit departments, faculty and staff, the art galleries and bookstore independently in the morning., Informative bus or walking tours will be offered beginning at 1:00.m. from Varney Circle. A presentation by Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw, featuring the past, present and future of the University of Hawaii, will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the QLC Room 412. This is a great chance to renew memories and introduce Manoa to family and guests., The Afternoon Tea will begin at 3:00 p.m. Bus departs only from Ala Moana Hotel at 12:30 p.m. to the University campus
Chair: June C. Naughton, Coordinating Chair, ISS International Alumni Reunion
August 11 – Sunset Dinner Sail on the Ali`I Kai Catamaran (Depart at 5:00pm, $68/person, contact Johnson Choi at jwkc8168@yahoo.com or 808-524-5738 by Aug 1 if you want to join us, check payable to TIM International Inc) Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Alii Kai Catamaran Dinner Cruise - An evening of Dinner and fun on the “Ruler of the Sea,” the world’s largest Polynesian catamaran providing spectacular views of Waikiki and the Honolulu coast. Dinner buffet and Polynesian entertainment is included. 5:30 p.m. departure from Pier 5. Transportation from hotels at 4:15 Return after 7 p.m.
Chair: Savio Pang
August 12 – Graduation, Reception, and Luncheon
For more program details, go to our website: www.isauhm.org/reunion. If you wish to receive updated information, write to: jnaughton@hawaii.rr.com or jnaught@hawaii.edu 

Registration Information

We encourage you to register before June 1 by printing the registration form provided on our website and submitting it by mail (with check or money order payable in U.S. dollars) or fax the form to the address/phone number provided. If you prefer to pay on-line, you may submit your form by e-mail or fax without credit card details and request that an invoice be sent to you for on-line payment. A return e-mail will be sent to confirm your registration.

Save the Date! Make Plans! Encourage Your Family and Friends to Attend.

June Chun Naughton
Chair, ISS International Alumni Reunion
jnaughton@hawaii.rr.com

Linda Duckworth, Director, International Student Services, lindaduc@hawaii.edu.
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
QLC 206, 2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822

For information, please contact: Johnson Choi at (808) 524-5738, (852) 8171-3118 or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com

October 24, 2006 - Tuesday 5:00pm

October 23, 2006 - Monday 6:30pm

TIM Night/TIM School 40th Anniversary/Celebrate a Legacy Fundraising Gala at the Hawaii Convention Center - The University of Hawaii TIM School invites you to attend our Celebrate A Legacy Fundraiser Event. This year, instead of a single honoree, we will be celebrating the TIM Schools 40th Anniversary! This milestone event will be organized and produced by the students in lieu of “TIM Night”. This will be the only TIM fundraiser of the year, so they will need your support to make this evening a success. The night’s theme will take a Classic Black and White approach that is simple, elegant and timeless. The night will comprise of a celebration of the past as we look forward to the future. Artifacts and presentations will be on display illustrating the changes the school and the industry has gone through over the decades. Prestigious guests will speak on the history of the industry, and share their insights on future trends and developments. As always, there will be silent auction with a wide assortment of desirable items. Fine food and entertainment also awaits any attendee.  Please support the TIM School by attending this fundraiser event. It promises to be an evening of celebration that will be remembered for years to come. For more information contact: Leann Choy, Pacific Rim Concepts LLC, Email: prc@hawaii.rr.com, Phone # 808-864-9812