University of Hawaii - School of Travel Industry Alumni Association (T.I.M. International Inc)

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

T.I.M International Inc - UH T.I.M. Alumni Association

Ohana Photo Album Collection

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Dean Emeritus Chuck Y Gee of UH - School of Travel Industry Management will be celebrating 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.

2003 Officers and Directors

Name	Title	Affiliation	Business Title	Email Address
Ren Hirose	President	Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii	Area Director of Six Sigma
Paul Yokota	Vice President	Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki & Golf Club	General Manager
Johnson Choi	Treasurer	Johnson Choi Consulting Group Inc/Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce	President & Managing Director/President & Executive Director	johnsonchoi@johnsonchoi.com
Audrey Higuchi	Secretary	Media Representative
Lee-Ann Choy	Director	Pacific Rim Concept LLC	Manager
Daniel Chun	Director	Hawaii Convention & Visitor Bureau	Event Coordinator - Development International Market
Dave Evans	Director	Kapiolani Community College	Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator
Randi Fernandez	Director	Four Seasons at Wailea	Assistant Room Service Mgr
Deborah Fitzgerald	Director	Mary Charles & Associates	Program Development Mgr
Kathy Inkinen	Director	Kathy Inkinen & Associates	President
Valerie King	Director	GAC Tours/Sav On Tours/Presents Hawaii	Vice President & General Manager	vkingbluehawaii@hotmail.com
Marie Kumabe	Director	Remedy Intelligent Staffing	Owner
Erika Lacro	Director	School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa	Director of Internship & Career Development
Donna Miyashiro	Director	Prada Hawaii Corporation	Human Resources Coordinator
Dean Nakasone	Director	Outrigger Hotels and Resorts	Director of Revenue Management
Glenn Perry	Director	Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties	Realtor Associates
Joseph Pluta	Director	Maui Destination Travel LLC	Real Estates Broker/Owner
Brent Potter	Director	Hilo Hattie	General Manager
Elizabeth Powell	Director	HTH Corporation	Director of Revenue Management
Laszlo Ravasz	Director
Ted Sakai	Director	Hilton Waikoloa Hotel	Executive Assistant Manager
Lois Sismar	Director	Volume Services	General Manager - Hawaii
Peter Sit	Director	Pono Kai Resort	General Manager
Raina Matsui	Ex-Officio	School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa	Public Relations/Alumni Coordinator	rainam@hawaii.edu

Calendar of Events - 2003

September 23, 2003, Tuesday - Celebrate A Legacy in Tourism honoring Ambassador L. W. “Bill” and Jean Lane.

Dear TIM School Supporter, TIM International Inc., the alumni association of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (TIM), invites you to the fifth annual “Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism” fundraiser and silent auction. Please join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room for this special event. This year’s honorees are Ambassador L. W. “Bill” and Jean Lane. They will be honored for their innumerable contributions to both the TIM School and the tourism community of Hawaii. Over the years, their generous gifts have made possible the establishment of the Sunset Reference Center at the TIM School, the L. W. “Bill” and Jean Lane Endowed Lectureship in Sustainable Tourism and the Environment and the Bill and Jean Lane Visitor Center at the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai, to name a few. Please mark your calendar for this grand, tourism industry-wide celebration which will feature Pacific Rim cuisine, entertainment and a silent auction with selections ranging from world-wide travel packages to gourmet dining packages. Reservations are available for premium tables and individual seats, with proceeds of each ticket directly funding the TIM School technology learning center and student scholarships. As a supporter of the TIM School, you are among the first to be notified about this event. Formal invitations will be mailed in July. If you would like to share in the festivities, please contact Raina Matsui, Alumni Coordinator, at 956-4885. We look forward to seeing you at this memorable event. Founded in 1898, Sunset Magazine featured the Hawaiian Islands for over a century on its covers and in its editorials, as well as in its many books, which focus on travel, food, gardens and homes. Ambassador L. W. “Bill” Lane is the former chairman and publisher of Lane Publishing Co., publisher of Sunset Magazine, Books and Films.

Royal Hawaiian Hotel - Monarch Room 5:30–9:00 p.m.

Please contact Raina Matsui at 808-956-4885 or rainam@hawaii.edu to make your reservation today

Ambassador L. W. "Bill" Lane dedicates the Pacific Asia Travel Association`s Gallery of Legend at Honolulu International Airport and unveils the bronze plaque bearing his name in the Gallery.

Honolulu, Hawaii, September 18, 2003 - TIM International Inc., the alumni association of the University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management (TIM), invites you to the dedication ceremony.

Please join us on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:35am at the Honolulu International Airport. Ambassador L. W. “Bill” Lane will be honored for his innumerable contributions to both the TIM School and the tourism community of Hawaii.

Over the years, their generous gifts have made possible the establishment of the Sunset Reference Center at the TIM School, the L. W. “Bill” and Jean Lane Endowed Lectureship in Sustainable Tourism and the Environment and the Bill and Jean Lane Visitor Center at the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai, to name a few.

Founded in 1898, Sunset Magazine featured the Hawaiian Islands for over a century on its covers and in its editorials, as well as in its many books, which focus on travel, food, gardens and homes. Ambassador L. W. “Bill” Lane is the former chairman and publisher of Lane Publishing Co., publisher of Sunset Magazine, Books and Films.

The Gallery was initiated in 1993 under the then Chairman of PATA, Pierre Dohley, as a way to recognize the pioneers and visionaries who played important roles in developing and promoting tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region and beyond. The concept was to name an individual, usually someone from the past, whose accomplishments are "legendary" and would, when possible, tie in with the theme of the annual PATA conference. Since 1993, the following individuals have been inducted in the Gallery:

1993 Juan Trippe Aviation
1994 Thomas Cook Travel
1995 Conrad Hilton Hospitality
1996 J. D. Tata Hospitality
1997 Bill Mulahey Founder, PATA
1998 Sir Edmund Hilliary Environment
1999 L. W. "Bill" Lane, Jr. Environment & Historic Preservation
2000 James Michener Literature
2001 George "Pete" Wimberly Architecture
2002 Sir Hudson Fysh Aviation

We look forward to seeing you at this memorable event, details as follow:

Date: September 24, 2003
Time: 10:35am
Place: Meet in Front of the Airport Terminal Bldg, between Lobby 5 & 6 of the 2^nd level.
Security Detail: Airport Securities will bring you into the restricted area (please be on time)
Reception: Garden Conference Room 3
Parking: Bring your parking ticket, it will be validated
Refreshment: Provided by TIM International, Inc.
RSVP: By Monday, Sept 22^nd due to Airport Security
Inquiries: Johnson Choi, 808-222-8183
Website: http://www.b2bchinadirect.com/uhtimalumni.htm
Email: johnsonchoi@johnsonchoi.com

Photo Album

September 19, 2003

Alan H C Ong, Senior VP - Operation & Projects of Hotel Equatarial in Malaysia met with Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee and Johnson Choi

August 28, 2003

August 25, 2003

Distinguish Alumni Profile in the News - Honolulu Advertiser, August 25, 2003

"Search firm president sees 'more qualified women today" Kathryn Inkinen, President, Inkinen & Associates....I would love to get to the point where I can see our economy rebounding and we can bring home more Hawai'i residents through a career opportunity. Now they are coming home from a personal perspective. They are coming home because their parents are elderly or they want their son or daughter to enter Punahou or Iolani, or they are burnt out with the lifestyle of their job or Mainland living. Very few come because of a career opportunity.

August 3, 2003

An Afternoon on the Norwegian Star - sponsored by TIM International, Inc., the alumni association of the UH School of Travel Industry Management and the staff aboard the Norwegian Star - Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) new shining Star in Hawai'i and the largest cruise ship ever to set sail in the Islands - for an exclusive tour of their ship!

July 29, 2003

Special Lunch Reception at the Hawaii Prince Hotel hosted by the TIM International Inc (UH TIM Alumni Association) to honor and our appreciation to Dr. Pauline Sheldon for her leadership for the past 3 1/2 years as Interim Dean of the UH School of Travel Industry Management.

Board of Directors Meeting - July 29, 2003, Tuesday, 11:00am - 12noon at the Hawaii Prince Hotel - Honolulu, Hawaii

June 21, 2003

The University of Hawai'i Board of Regents yesterday named Walter Jamieson as the new dean of the University of Hawai'i's School of Travel Industry Management, filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Chuck Gee in 1999.

The regents approved a three-year appointment and a $145,000 annual salary for Jamieson. He starts Aug. 1 2003.

Jamieson is vice chairman of the World Tourism Education and Research Centre at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. He is also professor of planning and director of an intern program within the Faculty of Environmental Design at the university.

Jamieson was recommended to the regents by UH-Manoa Chancellor Peter Englert based on a search led by Lawrence Foster, outgoing dean of UH's William S. Richardson School of Law. Jamieson beat out two other finalists, James F. Burke, dean of The Collins School of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona; and Stephen L.J. Smith, professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. There were about 50 applicants for the position.

Some 350 students attend travel industry management classes taught by about 13 faculty members. About two-thirds of students are Hawai'i residents and one-quarter are international students, mainly from the Asia-Pacific region. The school has an international reputation for producing well-trained graduates.

"One of the big strengths Jamieson brings to it is he has some very good Asia-Pacific experience," Foster said.

Pauline Sheldon, interim dean of the TIM School, said Jamieson has been well-published, supportive of research and successful in finding money for projects, "so we're hoping that those skills will translate into fund-raising for the school."

Jamieson holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in environmental studies from York University in Toronto, a master's degree in environmental conservation from the Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a doctorate in urban and regional studies from the University of Birmingham in England.

Gee served as dean of the TIM School from 1976 to 1999. The search for a dean to succeed him was stalled while the university considered a plan to merge the school with the College of Business Administration. The idea was quashed after Evan Dobelle became president.

Go to Honolulu Advertiser for Complete Story

May 16, 2003

Johnson Choi has visited with Ted Sakai, Executive Assistant Manager of the Hilton Waiakoa Village Hotel to discuss and explore setting up a TIM Alumni Chapter on the Big Island. We have also discussed the possibility to conduct TIM BOD meeting in Kona September or October this year and the meeting format interested to the Big Island TIM Alumni.

May 7, 2003

One of our Distinguished UH - TIM Graduate, Mr. Terrill Chock will be installed as the 92nd President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Hawaii on May 29, 2003 at the Waikiki Lau Yee Chai Restaurant. Mr. Chock is an executive with an international consulting firm, former bank executive and an entrepreneur. Mr. Chock is well respected in Hawaii and International business community.

March 31, 2003

Mr. Duan Qiang, Chairman of the Board of the Beijing Tourism Group (BTG), speaks on “The Beijing Olympics 2008: Challenges and Opportunities for Hawaii Businesses” The Beijing Tourism Group, the largest provider of travel services in Beijing, is the lead tourism service provider for the Olympic Games. Interim Dean Pauline Sheldon, Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee, Rachel Soma, Johnson Choi and Others will be forming collaboration partnership with the Kapiolani Community College, Hawaii Pacific University and BYU - Hawaii to further explore education, training and destination management opportunities with Chinese Companies.

March 24, 2003

TIM Night 2003 at the Ihilani Resort Hotel

March 19, 2003

James Burke is currently dean of The Collins School of Hospitality Management and professor of hospitality and tourism management at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. Dr. Burke has met with the University of Hawaii Travel Industry Management Alumni (T.I.M. International, Inc) Board of Directors and T.I.M. Advisory Board at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel. Dr. Burke is one of the three candidates being considered as the New Dean for the UH - School of Travel Industry Management.

March 18, 2003

Walter Jamieson is the vice chair of the World Tourism Education and Research Center at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada met with the University of Hawaii Travel Industry Management Alumni (T.I.M. International, Inc) Board of Directors and T.I.M. Advisory Board at the Duke Restaurant, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Hotel. Dr. Jamieson is one of the three candidates being considered as the New Dean for the UH - School of Travel Industry Management.

March 12, 2003

Stephen Smith, Professor, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada met with the University of Hawaii Travel Industry Management Alumni (T.I.M. International, Inc) Board of Directors and T.I.M. Advisory Board at the Rainbow Suite, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Dr. Smith is one of the three candidates being considered as the New Dean for the UH - School of Travel Industry Management.

January 24, 2003

Official Opening - Chuck Yim Gee Technology Learning Center - School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa

The Gee Technology Learning Center, named in honor of Dean Emeritus Chuck Yim Gee, was made possible largely by the generous donations of the School of Travel Industry Management alumni association, TIM International, Inc., and the endowments of Kitaro Watanabe and Bernice C. Loui. The Center, which opened in January 2003, include an executive videoconference suite, a multi-media computer learning laboratory with Smartboard technology and a multi-purpose computer laboratory named after benefactors Leong Hop and Bernice C. Loui.

The Gee Technology Learning Center is a unique resource in travel industry higher education providing a platform for the School to deliver high-quality programs both on-campus and by distance. It also serves as a focal point for studies of electronic network information system and services in the travel industry, and dynamically evolving travel distribution systems. Cutting-edge technologies will be incorporated in to the center as they emerge.

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December 20, 2002

Fall 2002 Graduation Reception of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) Hosted by TIM International Inc, the Alumni Association of the School of TIM at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Robert Louis Stevenson Room

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UH TIM Faculty

INVITATION: Please join us at the dinner and business networking with T.I.M, UHAA, Hawaii Ohana Group, HKCHcc and Friends of Hong Kong on November 14th in Hong Kong, go to the following link for detail.

November 24, 2002

Event detail on Nov 14th in Hong Kong

Event Photo Album on Nov 14th in Hong Kong

November 3, 2002

Aliana Ho, Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board (Eastern USA, Canada & South America) met with UH T.I.M. Alumni** (from HK) and Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee

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Back row left to right: Thomas Yang (**'77 Campbell Estates), Johnson Choi (**77 Johnson Choi Consulting Group Inc), Savio Pang (**71 Regency Travel); Front row left to right: Emily Yang (**77 United Airline), Chuck Gee (**Dean Emeritus) and Aliana Ho (**73 Hong Kong Tourism Board)

October 29, 2002

UH T.I.M School Open House

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