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

Events before 2008

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

Hotlinks: UH School of T.I.M. T.I.M. International Inc-UH T.I.M Alumni Association  Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc)

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TIM International Membership Application in PDF Format - Please download in Microsoft Word Format - Please download

TIMI China Earthquake Relief  UH TIM School Newsletter (PDF format): May 08 Issue  

UH TIM School and Newsletter

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

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

October 26, 2006

We are pleased to announce that UH TIM alumni Clyde Min has generously offered to host another breakfast meeting for TIM Alumni at the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel on Maui on Thursday, October 26, from 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Please RSVP to me by 9:00 AM, Tuesday, Oct. 24th. Fairmont Kea Lani information: http://www.fairmont.com/kealani/ 

Photo at IFT

October 21, 2006

Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee, UH TIM Alumni Clyde Min, Hilda Min, Laszlo & Charlynne Raszlo, Johnson & Carmen Choi, Lois Sismar, Kathy Inkinen, Donna Miyashiro, Leslie Murashige and Winnie Nemoto Met at the Grand Cafe Restaurant

Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee Celebrates his 73rd Birthday with Alumni and Friends at the Shanghai Bristo Restaurant on August 27, 2006

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August 25, 2006

The TIMI neighbor island board meeting and reception was held at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on the Big Island, Immediately following the meeting, members and guests are invited to go on a site tour of the beautiful Hapuna development.

A special room rate of $125 (+ taxes and fees) per night will be offered to alumni members. Reimbursement of up to $110 will be made to TIMI Board members for roundtrip airfare, after receipts are submitted to Johnson. Special thanks to Paul, Charlie Goodness, TIM Alumna and Hotel Manager of F&B Operations at the Mauna Kea Resort and Charles Park, General Manager Hotel Operations, for their generosity and help in making all of the arrangements.

What: TIM Alumni Meeting/Site Tour/Reception
Who: TIMI Board, TIM alumni & Friends
When: Friday, August 25, 2006
Where: Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel

Schedule of Events:
TIMI BOD Meeting – 1:00 – 4:00 PM (open to TIMI BOD only)
Resort Tour of Hapuna Development – 4:30 – 5:30 PM
TIMI Alumni Reception – 6:00 PM

Cost of Reception: $15 Pupus only (No host cocktails) Free for TIMI Members

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel information: http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/hapuna-beach-prince-hotel.php 

Please RSVP your meeting and reception attendance and hotel room reservations (for special pricing) to Kristi, at (808) 956-4885 or kbates@hawaii.edu by Friday, August 11. Mahalo.

August 1, 2006

I would like to share the following information for your reference. Yes, we are open for business !

August 1, 2006 - Hyatt is pleased to announce that Hyatt Regency Dongguan in Dongguan, Guangdong Province in China is now open.

The 350-room property is situated in the business district of the Dongguan Song Shan Lake Science and Technology Industrial Park, adjacent to the Regional Government Offices. Covering an area of 48 acres complemented by a 2.5 acre lychee garden, it has a breathtaking lakefront view. Dongguan is located about one hour from Guangzhou (48km) and Shenzhen (35km). As the base for over 2,800 information technology enterprises, the city ranks among China's top three in terms of foreign trade volume. The hotel is about 15km from the Dongguan Railway Station. The nearest airports are Shenzhen Bao An Airport (35km), Guangzhou New Baiyun Airport (70km) and Hong Kong's International Airport (90 km).

The hotel's spacious guest rooms and 34 suites all feature wooden floors, high ceilings and a private balcony, a large work desk, high-speed Internet access and a 40-inch LCD flat screen television. Bathrooms offer a freestanding rain shower and most lake-view rooms have an oversized bathtub with lake views.

The Cafe is an indoor and outdoor all-day dining restaurant featuring Asian and Italian cuisine. The Copper Grill is an elegant grillroom with a show kitchen and wood-fired ovens. Qin Yuan serves Cantonese cuisine and features 34 private dining suites. Song Shan Tea House, a casual, contemporary restaurant with show kitchens and tea library offers the best of Dim Sum and Cantonese dishes. Other outlets include Pool Cafe, Lobby Lounge and The Lychee Bar.

Meetings and convention attendees will appreciate the 861 square metres pillarless ballroom with lake view, a salon and seven multi-purpose meeting rooms.

Leisure facilities include an 1800 square metre free-form lakefront swimming pool with water slides and an 25 metre indoor pool, a spa center, whirlpool, fitness centre, two outdoor tennis courts, putting green and Camp Hyatt.

The hotel will open with a limited number of rooms, Song Shan Tea House, Lobby Lounge, Cafe and part of the Qin Yuan's private dining suites available for service to the guests. The remaining guestrooms, other restaurants, recreational facilities and meeting facilities will gradually become available by the end of September. The Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Spa are scheduled to be available in December this year.

I look forward to welcoming you to Hyatt Regency Dongguan very soon.

Mahalo
David Chan (UH TIM 1983)
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Dongguan
Song Shan Lake Central District
Dongguan, Guangdong 523808
People's Republic of China
Phone : +86769-22891234
Fax : +86769-22898666
E-mail : david.chan@hyattintl.com   

July 28, 2006

By Invitation of the Commander - Navy Region Hawaii and Commander - Navy Surface Group Middle Pacific and Commander - U.S. Third Fleet RIMPAC Reception on Board of of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Hotel Pier, Hawaii, USA

July 27, 2006

Meeting with Silvia Sitou, Head of Research and Planning Dept, Macau Government Tourist Office, Macau SAR at Maple Garden Restaurant, Honolulu Hawaii USA

July 26, 2006

TIMI Officers' Meeting at UH TIM School, George Hall, Room 334

July 20, 2006

Tourism boom benefits school By Lynda Arakawa Advertiser Staff Writer

July 7, 2006 Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce - Installation Banquet & Membership Meeting at the Mauna Kea Ballroom of the Hawaii Prince Hotel - Our Distinguished Alumni Kathryn Inkinen is the Incoming Chairman for 2007 - 2008

May 27 - June 4, 2006 Hong Kong SAR

"Hawaii's China Connection" in Hong Kong - T.I.M. International Inc, UH TIM Alumni and Hotel Educational Executives discussed opportunities in training hotel/travel industry front line staffs as well as Travel Industries Executives in Hong Kong, Macau, Pearl River Delta Regions and Throughout China

(L - R) Johnson Choi (UH TIM '77) and Kristine Cheng (UH TIM 04), Retail Executive of Christine Dior Couture

(L - R) Lawrence Foster - Professor and Former Dean of UH School of Law / Senior Counsel of Zhong Lun Law Firm Shanghai, Brenda Foster - President of American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and Johnson Choi (UH TIM '77) to discuss business collaborations.

(L - R) Johnson Choi (UH TIM '77) and Brenda Chan (UH TIM '92)

(L - R) Aldrin Leung - GM YMCA Salisbury, Manny Woo - Past President of HK Hotel Association & Johnson Choi (UH TIM '77)

Saint Paul School (Macau): Day trip Visiting Father Xavier, Father Alejandro and Father Jose by Edith Shih, Anthony Chan, Christina & Fred Ma and Johnson Choi - look at various mega-casino projects like the Wynn and Venetian - training up to 20,000 front line staffs at different levels

(Front L - R) Laisum Cheng (UH 1976) and Dorothy Chau Lee (UH TIM '76); (Back L - R) Johnson Choi (UH TIM '77) and Frederick Chau (UH 1977)

(Front L - R) Johnson Choi (TIM '77), Sandra Su (TIM '04) and Sydney Lee (Husband of Sandra)

(Front L - R) Paul Pei, Directors of Sales, Ocean Park HK and Johnson Choi (TIM '77)

Discussion on collaboration between the largest University in New Zealand and Shunde Polytechnic on Travel Industry Management

(Front L - R) Dr. Wai Ming Chung - Massey University New Zealand, Johnson Choi (TIM '77), Roberta Wong Leung (TIM '69), Paul Chan - Owner of ATTEP and Winston Tsoi of Sparkle Galeto

Dr. Roberta Wong Leung, Dean of School of Hotel and Tourism Management Shunde Polytechnic, Guangdong China met with Jackie Chan

May 25 - 27, 2006 Beijing China

"Hawaii's China Connection" in Beijing - T.I.M. International Inc, UH TIM Alumni and Hotel Educational Executives discussed opportunities in training hotel/travel industry staff in Hong Kong, Macau, Pearl River Delta Regions and Throughout China

(L to R) Ernest Yeung ('77), Johnson Choi ('77) and Roxanne Ang of AHLA.

Exploring Business Opportunities on the development of an IT Hotel Project

(L to R) Johnson Choi ('77) and Jun Wen of Ministry of Science and Technology - China

Met with Pamirs Heaven Springs Co Executives and China Travel Service (CTS) Outbound Manager on bringing upscale Chinese visitors and attending various training programs to Hawaii

May 21 - 25, 2006 Shanghai China

"Hawaii's China Connection" in Shanghai - T.I.M. International Inc, UH TIM Alumni, Hawaii Businesses Executives and Shanghai Business Executives working together

(L to R) Manlo Cheng - Manager - Sheshan Golf Estate ('79 TIMI Life Member), Eugene Ong - GM - Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai ('76) and Johnson Choi ('77)

(L to R) Jeffrey (William) Yu - Sales Executive - Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai ('05) and Johnson Choi ('77)

(L to R) Johnson Choi ('77), Eugene Ong ('76), Sean Loo - Owner - Bali Laguna & Swensens Restaurants Shanghai, Tad Teraizumi - VP - Hawaiian Host Chocolates and Dennis Teranishi - Vice Chairman and CEO - Hawaiian Host Chocolates

May 12, 2006

Spring Graduation at George Hall, UH School of Travel Industry Management hosted by TIMI (T.I.M. International, Inc., Alumni Association of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management)

UH TIM Graduation 2006 (video 1/5) UH TIM Graduation 2006 (video 2/5)

UH TIM Graudation 2006 (video 3/5)  UH TIM Graduation 2006 (video 4/5)

UH TIM Graduation 2003 (video 5/5)

April 26, 2006

Netlink and Annual General Membership (AGM) Meeting at the Radisson Prince Kuhio Hotel

Video on Netlink Presentation   Video of Annual General Membership Meeting

February 15, 2006

Lunch Meeting with David Chan - General Manager of Hyatt Regency Dongguan, Roberta Wong Leung - Dean of Shunde Polytechnic School of Hotel Catering and Travel Management, President and CEO - Master Franchise Owners of the Sparkle Gelato Italian Ice Cream Greater China at the Asia International Hotel

January 28, 2006

T.I.M. International, Inc - Board of Directors Meeting and Strategic Planning Retreat at the Hawaii Prince Hotel

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January 21, 2006

T.I.M. International, Inc - Alumni Association of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management & Major Hotels in Hawaii (Prince Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Outrigger Hotels and Hawaii Hotel Association) contributed time, money and resources to UH TIM School Painting & Improvement Day

Short Video on Manoa Chancellor Denis Konan talk

Calendar of Events - 2005

December 28, 2005

Agnes Kwock Yates (UH TIM 1977) met with Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee and Johnson Choi (UH TIM 1977) at Maple Garden Restaurant during her brief visit to Honolulu. Agnes has recently moved from Washington State to San Diego working for LTC Trading Corp, a family owned business. We have discussions asking Agnes to be TIMI San Diego representative

December 18, 2005

T.I.M. International Inc and HKCHcc Members get together in Hong Kong

December 16, 2005 Shunde, Guangdong, China

Global Tourism and Hospitality Development Forum organized by Shunde Polytechnic, co-sponsored by Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (HKCHcc), University of Hawaii T.I.M. International Inc, The People Government of Shunde, Shunde Tourist Bureau and American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute - One day before the Forum, Shunde Polytechnic School of Tourism and Hotel Management has received FULL ACCREDITATION and received the MAXIMUM SCORE OF 15 "A" from the 15 Members of the accreditation team. Special recognition for the reasons Shunde Polytechic receiving "perfect" score was given to its President, Vice President and Professor & Dean Roberta Wong Leung (UH TIM Distinguished Alumni and HKCHcc Member) for their leaderships and commitments.

Forum Highlights

Taking a lunch break - Can you tell who are UH TIM / UH Alumni?

Special dinner hosted by Shunde Polytechnic, it has given us the chance catching up with Friends of T.I.M. International, Inc (Alumni Association of the UH School of Travel Industry Management) and HKCHcc followed by relaxing foot messages

Huagui Garden Government Hotel - more than 30 suites were reserved for VIPs, hotel is open for Official Government businesses only

Side trip to visit famous gardens in Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong Province China

Chimelong Hotel and met with Terence Wong, General Manager

Global Tourism and Hospitality Development Forum organized by Shunde Polytechnic, co-sponsored by Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce, University of Hawaii T.I.M. International Inc, The People Government of Shunde and Shunde Tourist Bureau.

Keynote & Panel Speakers:
Professor Chuck Gee**, Dean Emeritus, University of Hawaii, School of Travel Industry Management - Global Tourism & Hospitality Trend, Sustainable Development and China's Positioning.
Mr. Christopher Bachran, President and CEO, Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Company - "What vocational schools in China do to better prepare applicants for hotel careers.
Mr. Lu Ping, The Former State Council of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office - My life as a student
Mr. Xu Jing, Former Officer of World Tourism Organization - Tourism trend in Asia
Mr. John Koldowski, Director of Strategic Intelligence Center for the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) - Tourism trend in Pacific Asia and its impact on China's tourism education

Panel Speakers:
Mr. David Chan**, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Dongguan China
Dr. Roberta Wong Leung**, Dean, Shunde Polytechnic
Mr. Johnson Choi**, President, Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce

**UH TIM alumni and/or Faculty

Mr. Martin Yan, the famous Celebrity Chef from Yan Can Cook, the world's most popular Chinese Cooking TV Show will be a special guest.

Special reception at the 2nd Floor Banquet Room at 6:00pm on Dec 16th, Friday

Download Registration Form in PDF Format

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Additional printed brochures are available from Ms Anita Chan You may request them from her at chanlahn@gmail.com

Dr. Roberta Wong Leung, Dean of The School of Hotel, Tourism and Catering Management of Shunde Polytechnic is a Distinguished Alumni of the School of Travel Industry Management - University of Hawaii at Manao (UH School of TIM) and Member of the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce

Feel free to contact Johnson Choi  (UH School of TIM 1977) at (808) 524-5738 or by email to jwkc8168@yahoo.com if you have questions. Our Hong Kong Business Phone Number is 8171-3118

An Evening with Dean Emeritus Chuck Y. Gee

Monday, December 19, 2005 – Hong Kong SAR

Chuck Y. Gee served as Dean of the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa from 1976 until his retirement in December 1999.  Under his leadership, the school has grown and gained an international reputation throughout the U.S. and the Pacific-Asia region.  He also served as Interim Dean of the College of Business Administration for the Fiscal Year 1998-99.  He is a recognized international authority on tourism and hospitality education, training and research and authored a number of widely recognized textbooks in the field.  He has also been a management advisor and consultant to numerous domestic and foreign institutions, international hotel chains, restaurants and clubs, air carriers and national tourism organizations. 

Chuck Gee has frequently served on government advisory bodies, both state and national, including chair of the State Tourism Training Council, and three terms on the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board of the U.S. Department of Commerce.  An active board member of many tourism and service related organizations, he received the 1992 “Award of Excellence for Tourism Education” given by the National Tourism Administration of the People’s Republic of China, the 1991 Grand Award of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for Individual Educational Accomplishment, Life Member Award of PATA at the annual 1990 conference held in Vancouver, PATA’s Presidential Award in 1986, the 1987 NOAH Award given by the Academy of Tourism Organizations, and a 1988 Travel Industry Hall of Leaders Award presented by the Travel Industry Association of America.  In 1995, the State of Hawaii honored him as “State Manager of the Year”.  He was most recently recognized by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin as one of the 100 people who made a difference for the State of Hawaii during the 20th Century. He is the Director and Founding Members of the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce in 2001.

Place: YMCA at Salisbury Tsimshatsui
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Buffet Dinner
Location: 41 Salisbury Rd, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Cost: HK$220 (US$30) per person
RSVP by: December 13, 2005
Contact: Brenda Chan, Director of Human Resources, The Excelsior Hotel
Direct line (852) 2837 6896, E-mail bchan@mohg.com

December 9, 2005

TIMI Board of Director's Meeting at the Sheraton Maui Hotel followed by a cocktail reception in the evening - next event will be the Graduation Reception on December 16th, FRIDAY at the UH TIM School Sunset Library (George Hall Building)

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November 22, 2005

Johnson Choi, Annie Kwok and Aliana Ho (L to R) UH TIM Alumni attended the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Meeting (HKTDC) in Hong Kong and Meeting with the Honorable Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR

Short Video on his 3 minutes talk

November 1, 2005

Legacy of Tourism Honoring Peter Schall and UH TIM School Distinguish Alumni Dean Nakasone

View Short Video Clip of Peter Schall's Speech

Wednesday, October 26 at 7:20 AM as Dean Walter Jamieson and Dean Nakasone was interviewed by Tanya Juaquin of KNON Channel 2 News, as they promote the Legacy in Tourism Event and the School of Travel Industry Management

October 17, 2005 Opportunity knocking for that hotel job By Lynda Arakawa, Advertiser Staff Writer - Complete Story direct link PDF format

Hawaii Business Magazine - Oct 2005 Issue "Room at the Top" Interviewed Ernest K. Nishizaki, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kyo-ya Co. Ltd., Kokusai Kogyo Group.

June 2005 - Shanghai nights and mai-tai days for HIFF in China - As it turned out, former Hawai'i resident Eugene Ong is the general manager of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the official hotel of the Shanghai Film Festival. Boller said Ong pulled out all the stops to bring a Hawai'i vibe to the proceedings. Complete Story: Direct link to Honolulu Advertiser  PDF format

Sept 30, 2005

UH TIM Students from China participated at the National Day Celebration of the People Republic of China at the Orvis Theatre, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Sept 3, 2005

Members, Officers and Directors of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Alumni Association (TIM International Inc) and Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce at the Aloha Stadium Supporting UH Warrior Football Team

Special guests, reporters from Xinhua News Agency Beijing China, Ms. Xiaoshu Quan and Xiangfei Ma interviewed Governor Linda Lingle and UH Athletics Director Herman Frazier

July 13, 2005 - TIM International Board of Directors Meeting at the Sunset Library, UH TIM School, George Hall, 2:00 - 4:00pm, please RSVP by July 6 to Bevra Dang bevra@hawaii.edu will you are attending to arrange for a parking pass for you

Pictures by Johnson W. K. Choi

June 8 - 19, 2005 - TIM International Inc (Alumni Association of UH School of TIM), University of Hawaii Travel Industry Management (UH TIM), University of Hawaii Alumni Association (UHAA) and University of Hawaii Foundation pay visit to our Alumni and Friends in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

The delegates are Dean Walter Jaimerson, Dean Emeritus Chuck Y Gee, TIM International President Ren Hirose, Director Lois Sismar, Director/Treasurer/Past President Johnson Choi. It will be a 4 cities 12 days swing focus on business and reconnecting with our Alumni and Friends there.

UH TIM & UHAA Reception Shanghai China

8th Annual Shanghai International Festival Opening Ceremony

UH TIM & UHAA Beijing China Reception

Transit from Beijing to Guangzhou China on June 14, 2005

20th Anniversary Guangdong Province China & Hawaii USA Banquet Hosted by the Government of Guangdong China on June 14 2005

20th Anniversary Guangdong Province China & Hawaii USA Banquet Hosted by State of Hawaii June 15 2005

Bus ride from Guangzhou to Hong Kong

Meeting with UH Alumni and Friends in Hong Kong

Calling our UH TIM Alumni in New York

Ocean view suite at YMCA Hong Kong

Meeting with James Hu, Executive Director - HK Hotels Association & Ananda Arawwawela, Managing Dir of Sheraton HK on June 17 2005

Meeting with Larry Tchou, Sr VP & Managing Director, Hyatt International, an old friend of UH TIM for more than 30 years on June 17 2005 in HK

Meeting with Tuni Kyi, VP (China, Vietnam, Philipines & Malaysia) & Lawrence Ng, Area Director of Revenue Strategy of the Marriott Hotels on June 18 2005 in HK

Meeting with Annie Tang, JP, Deputy Secretary of Home Affairs (Former Director of HKETO of SF)

SIFF Shanghai 6-12-05

UH TIM / UHAA and Friends Reception in Hong Kong on June 17, 2005

Meeting with UH TIM Alumni: Aliana Ho, GM of Tourism Marketing - HK Tourism Board; Silvia Sitou, Head of Research and Planning Dept - Macau Government Tourist Office; Carmen Lam, VP of Sales & Marketing - InterContinental Hotels Group Asia Pacific and Gilbert Cheung, Director of Asia Training & Consultancy Company Ltd in Hong Kong on June 18, 2005

Meeting with UH TIM Alumni: Te'o Fleming, Sr Mgr, Relationship Mgmt - Global Office of Information Mgmt on June 19, 2005 in HK

UH TIM Delegates arriving in Shanghai - Dinner with Eugene Ong (UH TIM 1976), GM of Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai

U.S. Commercial Officers Briefing in Shanghai

Briefing by American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

Hawaii Tourism Authority News Conference, Briefing and Lunch

Sign up at http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UHF/eventcal/eventcal.cgi

Monday, May 9, 2005 - please join TIM International Inc. 5:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Executive Dining Room in honoring Mr. Richard Hartman and for an annual alumni meeting.  A wine and cheese reception will follow the presentation and meeting in the Sunset Reference Center. Contact Mandi Taoka mandi@hawaii.edu or 956-4885 for details

May 1, 2005 Sunday

Hawaii & China - Making Connections - Language-savvy travel industry students will find a wide-open market in China

Chuck Gee, dean emeritus of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry and Management, says aloha is an asset in the hospitality industry.

David Chan, shown in 2003 when he was general manager of the China Hotel in Guangzhou, now is G.M. of the new Hyatt Regency Dongguan.

Roberta Wong Leung: Teaches others how to succeed

Johnson Choi: Go West to Asia, young man (or woman), and grow up with the region

Read complete Stories in PDF Format:  Story A   Story B

Read complete Stories via direct Links:  Story A   Story B

 Let the Editor know what you think

February, 2005 (Honolulu) - click on the small picture for full view

(L to R - back) Johnson Choi (TIM 1977) Eugene Ong (TIM 1976) - General Manager - Crown Plaza Hotel Shanghai (L to R - front) Linda Ong, Chuck Gee - Dean Emeritus - UH School of TIM and Carmen Choi

(L to R - back) Michael Leong, Carmen & Johnson Choi (TIM 1977) (L to R - front) Joanna Leong of Wailana Coffee House - a long time supporter of TIM School, Chuck Gee - Dean Emeritus - UH School of TIM, Stan and Winnie Mura (Secretary to the Dean until Chuck's retirement)

January 23, 2005 (Hong Kong) - click on the small picture for full view

(L to R) Elaine Hui, Assistant Hotel Manager - Intercontinental Hotel HK, Arthur Chan, Assistant Hotel Manager - The Kowloon Hotel, Kristine Yuen Ting Cheng - UH TIM Alumni 2004 and Johnson Choi (TIM 1977).

October 30, 2004

Award Presentations - October 30, 2004, Hong Kong Harbourview Seafood Restaurant, Honolulu, Hawaii USA.

      Program in PDF format: Page 1   Page 2

President's Opening Remarks by Johnson Choi   Microsoft Word Format   PDF Format

Introducing Dean Emeritus Chuck Yim Gee   Microsoft Word Format   PDF Format

Dean Emeritus Chuck Yim Gee's Remarks   Microsoft Word Format   PDF Format

 Awarding Winning Documentary Film "Sentimental Remembrance of the Lute" Presentation on Oct 30, 2004

Dean Emeritus Chuck Yim Gee Award for Special Achievement in Documentary Film "Sentimental Remembrance of the Lute" to Mr. Qiao Feng, Producer & Director Shanghai TV Station Documentation Channel, Presented by the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce in Conjunction with Hawaii International Film Festival on October 30, 2004 at the Hong Kong Harbourview Seafood Restaurant.

Dean Emeritus Chuck Yim Gee Award for Special Achievement in Creativity in Art for Documentary Film "Sentimental Remembrance of the Lute" to Mr. Shao Jun Zhang, Art Director, Presented by the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce in Conjunction with Hawaii International Film Festival on October 30, 2004 at the Hong Kong Harbourview Seafood Restaurant.

Dean Emeritus Chuck Yim Gee Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Significant Contributions to the Hawaii Film Industries to Mr. Chuck Boller, Executive Director of Hawaii International Film Festival, Presented by the Hong Kong.China.Hawaii Chamber of Commerce on October 30, 2004 at the Hong Kong Harbourview Seafood Restaurant.

Event Photo Collections

Netlink - Fall 2004

Thursday, October 21, 2004
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel - Maui Ballroom
5:30 - 7:30pm

TIM International, our alumni association, would like to invite you to the Fall 2004 Netlinks. Our Mentorship Program gives students a venue to meet with their industry mentors, providing a "murturing" environment for our students to develop communication skills that are so essential in the travel industry. This event creates a great networking opportunity for all attendees.

You may RSVP directly to Kawehi Sellers by calling 808-956-5378 or by email to kawehils@hawaii.edu by October 8, 2004

October 1, 2004

Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee and Johnson Choi attended a dinner at Lau Yee Chai Restaurant (Honolulu, Hawaii) hosted by the Consulate of the People Republic of China in Los Angels

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September 14, 2004 - Royal Hawaiian Hotel - Monarch room

The 6th Annual Celebration "A Legacy in Tourism" Honoring Dr. Richard R. Kelly, Chairman, Outrigger Enterprises Inc & Outrigger Hotels and Resorts & Ohana Hotels and Resorts

Please contact Mandi Kwock at 808-956-4885 or mandi@hawaii.edu if you are planning to attend or if you have questions.

HONOLULU PA'INA - MidWeek, Sept. 26, 2004
UH's TIM School Honors Dr. Richard Kelley
Photos by Byron Lee

September 23 2004

Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee meet with Eugene Ong (TIM 1976) and Johnson Choi (TIM 1977) in Shanghai. Eugene Ong is the General Manager with Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai

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August 28, 2004

    Dean Emeritus Chuck Gee of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management, Director and Founding Members of the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce celebrated his 71st birthday with a small group of Chamber members, alumni and friends.

August 4, 2004, Wednesday - TIMI Alumni Social Event - Wine & Martini Social at the W Honolulu

June 19, 2004 - Meeting with Fellow Alumni, Jerry Pickard, Vancouver, Canada. Jerry work for Federal Express, we met at Chili Kahala Mall with many friends attended the Hawaii 5-0 dedication ceremony.

March 12, 2004 - TIM International Inc (UH TIM Alumni Association) Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting and business networking with plenty of food and drinks.

Fond Aloha to Dr. & Mrs. John Cox at the Outrigger Canoe Club on January 8, 2004 - Dr. & Mrs. Cox will be retiring at the Washington State

Dr. & Mrs. John Cox Aloha Reception at the Moana Surfrider Hotel hosted by TIM International Inc (UH TIM Alumni) on January 6, 2004

Job Opportunities

Mauna Kea Resort Food & Beverage Director (This position involves both the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel as well as the famous Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and the 2 Golf Courses here on the Resort!) - Posted on January 10, 2004

-Resort Assistant Executive Steward
-Sales Manager
-Restaurant Manager
-Beach and Pool attendants
-A variety of Culinary and F&B positions

Contact:
Gary R Rockwood
Director of Human Resources
Mauna Kea Resort
62-100 Kauna'oa Drive
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
Phone (808) 880-3410: Fax (808) 880-3416
E-mail Grockwood@maunakearesort.net

OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB - G.M. extensive food and beverage background and general management for exclusive club - - Posted on January 01, 2004

All inquires will be handled with strictest confidence.  Please e-mail resume to Kathy Inkinen at kinkinen@inkinen.com

Photo Album

October 28, 2003

Meeting with TIM Alumni and Friends in Hong Kong

October 27, 2003

TIM Alumnus Named as Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Manager
Ryan Laskey ('95) credits TIM School degree

Ryan Laskey ('95) was recently promoted to Hotel Manager of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. As the Hotel Manager of Sheraton Waikiki, a 1,695-room hotel, he is responsible for 1,300 employees, three restaurants, two lounges and the last nightclub on Waikiki beach. Ryan said that the TIM school's courses gave him great insight into the the travel industry and allowed him to use the academic knowledge that he gained to the job he had while a TIM student at the Sheraton Waikiki. He said that he most benefited from the knowledge shared by established industry professionals and this significantly impacted his goal setting and decision making throughout his career.

September 23, 2003

Celebrate A Legacy in Tourism honoring Ambassador L. W. “Bill” and Jean Lane.

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

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.

August 28, 2003 is being named "Chuck Yim Gee Day" by Governor Linda Lingle of the State of Hawaii and Mayor Jeremy Harris of the City and County of Honolulu

CHUCK GEE, Dean Emeritus

Chuck Y. Gee served as Dean of the School of Travel Industry Management from 1976 until his retirement in December 1999.  Under his leadership, the school has grown and gained an international reputation throughout the U.S. and the Pacific-Asia region.  He also served as Interim Dean of the College of Business Administration for the Fiscal Year 1998-99.  He is a recognized international authority on tourism and hospitality education, training and research and authored a number of widely recognized textbooks in the field.  He has also been a management advisor and consultant to numerous domestic and foreign institutions, international hotel chains, restaurants and clubs, air carriers and national tourism organizations.

Chuck Gee has frequently served on government advisory bodies, both state and national, including chair of the State Tourism Training Council, and three terms on the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board of the U.S. Department of Commerce.  An active board member of many tourism and service related organizations, he received the 1992 “Award of Excellence for Tourism Education” given by the National Tourism Administration of the People’s Republic of China, the 1991 Grand Award of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for Individual Educational Accomplishment, Life Member Award of PATA at the annual 1990 conference held in Vancouver, PATA’s Presidential Award in 1986, the 1987 NOAH Award given by the Academy of Tourism Organizations, and a 1988 Travel Industry Hall of Leaders Award presented by the Travel Industry Association of America.  In 1995, the State of Hawaii honored him as “State Manager of the Year”.  He was most recently recognized by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin as one of the 100 people who made a difference for the State of Hawaii during the 20^th Century. He is the Director and Founding Members of the Hong Kong China Hawaii Chamber of Commerce in 2001.

.....Chuck Gee was one who made a difference as a "forceful public advocate for tourism"...and in building a different kind of school to serve the global travel industry....Honolulu Star Bulletin - Excerpts from the Commemorate Edition - December 31, 1999.

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.

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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Past Events

Tuesday November 1, 2005 - You are invited to our 7th Annual "Celebrate A Legacy In Tourism" Fundraiser and Silent Auction hosted by TIM International Inc will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. Funds raised from this event are used exclusively in support of the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management (UH TIM School).

Tuesday, November 1, 2005 - 5:30 - 9:00 PM - Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Coral Ballroom

This year we are proud to honor Peter H. Schall, recently retired Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Hilton Hawaii, and his 40 year career of dedication and contribution to Hawaii's visitor industry.

Dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction, tickets start at $225 per seat. Tables of ten available at Silver, $2,000, and Gold, $3,500 levels. Great deals on travel packages and gifts - get started on the Christmas shopping list without the mall headaches, and all for a good cause.

We are also pleased to induct into the TIM Alumni Hall of Honor, Dean Nakasone, Director of Sales & Marketing, Ohana Hotels & Resorts. Come, and congratulate Dean on this designation.

Proceeds from this year's celebration will provide support for a lectureship program focused on Resort Management and Planning, as well as scholarships, and mentorship programs.

RSVP due October 4.

Aloha!
Alumnae and Event Coordinator
Lee-Ann Choy
Pacific Rim Concepts LLC
45-520 Kamooalii Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744 USA
Tel. 808-864-9812; Fax. 808-236-3621 or toll free 1-866-211-3457
Website: www.pacificrimconcepts.net

August 4, 2004, Wednesday - TIMI Alumni Social Event

Wine & Martini Social at the W Honolulu on Wednesday, August 4th, 6:00 - 8:00pm. The W Honolulu has a Wednesday night party that offers $5.00 martinis and wine. TIMI private event in the Banquet Room with light pupus and no-host cocktails. The party could slowly migrate to the restaurant where live music begins at 8:00pm.

This event will be complimentary for TIMI paid members and $10.00 for non-paid members.

Please contact Mandi Kwock at 808-956-4885 or mandi@hawaii.edu if you are planning to attend or if you have questions.

Monday - March 22, 2004., 5:30pm - Hawaii Prince Hotel - TIM Night 2004

Please contact Raina Matsui at 808-956-4885 if you are planning to attend.

March 11, 2004., 5:30pm - George Hall

TIM International Inc (UH TIM Alumni Association) Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting and business networking with plenty of food and drinks.

Please contact Raina Matsui at 808-956-4885 if you are planning to attend.

Ambassador "Bill" Lane Jr. Lecture on Sustainable Tourism - Thursday, September 25, 2003, 4:30 - 6:00pm - George Hall, Room 227, School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa

The Role of Tourism in Cultural Preservation and Renewal - go to Honolulu Star Bulletin for Complete Story

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

August 25, 2003

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

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