2022 Sony Open in Hawaii Program

J A N U A R Y 10 –16 2 0 2 2 w a i a l a e c o un t ry c l u b A Friends of Hawaii Charities Event with charity partner The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

KEVIN NA

Defending Champion

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Schedule of Events

11 Friends of Hawaii Charities

Board of Directors & Executive Committee 16 Sony Group Corporation Renews Commitment 20 Champion Kevin Na - The Na Tames Waialae 28 Friends Help Friends of Hawaii Charities Provide

Life Changing Resources 40 2021 Friends of Hawaii Charities Grant Recipients 44 2021 Monday Pro-Am 46 Tribute to “Ants” Anthony R. Guerrero, Jr. 50 Course Map 54 2021 Official Pro-Am 58 2022 Living Happily “Aloha” After - Kat Reeder 62 Serving up Malama for the Sony Open Ohana 66 Volunteer Committees 68 2021 Volunteer Chair of the Year - Michele Akahane 71 2021 Volunteer of the Year - Rick Hayes 74 Official & Entitlement Sponsors 78 Sony Open in Hawaii Sponsors 82 Sponsors & Supporters Recognition 86 Sustainability at the Sony Open in Hawaii

Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc., 735 Bishop Street, Suite 330, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, FriendsofHawaii.org

PROGRAM PRODUCED BY:

PRODUCTION: EDITORS:

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Sherel Stosik, Lori Yip

CONTRIBUTORS:

Bernice Fujiwara, Kari Imada, Candice Kraughto, Ann Miller,

Sherel Stosik PHOTOGRAPHY: Marco Garcia, Ross Hamamura, Darryl Oumi, Kristopher Schlund, Getty Images (photographers’ credits as noted) COVER ILLUSTRATION:

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii Wa i a l a e C o u n t ry C lu b , Oa h u , H awa i i

SUNDAY, January 9

Thursday, January 13

Official Pro-Am Amateur Practice

First Round

All Day

Official Pro-Am Registration

Roger Dunn Golf 4:00 – 8:00 pm

7:00 am

(Live Golf Channel Broadcast, 2:00 – 5:30 pm HT) Official Pro-Am Awards Celebration

Hawaii Convention Center 6:00 pm

Monday, January 10

Tournament Blessing

10th Tee 9:30 am

Dream Cup Pro-Am & Monday Pro-Am

10:00 am Shotgun PGA TOUR Caddie Party

Maui Brewing Company 3:00 pm Tuesday, January 11

Professional Practice

friday, January 14

Second Round

7:00 am

(Live Golf Channel Broadcast, 2:00 – 5:30 pm HT) Saturday, January 15

Third Round

7:30 am

(Live Golf Channel Broadcast, 2:00 – 5:30 pm HT) Sunday, January 16

Final Round

7:30 am

All Day

(Live Golf Channel Broadcast, 1:00 – 5:00 pm HT)

Official Pro-Am Draw

Awards Ceremony

18th Green 4:00 pm

18th Green 5:00 pm

Wednesday, January 12

Official Pro-Am

7:00 am – All Day

*Subject to change

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WELCOME

Greetings! Welcome to the Sony Open in Hawaii. It is a great pleasure being the title sponsor of such a prestigious PGA TOUR golf tournament for its 24th year.

The last Sony Open in Hawaii was held without spectators for the first time in its history.

It was a decision made to keep all the guests, players, staff members, volunteers, and the Hawaiian community safe, which is still the most important factor for us. Although there are still restrictions to protect the safety of the participants, I am truly glad that things are pivoting in the direction where this once-a-year event can be enjoyed by many at the beautiful Waialae Country Club, and through global broadcasting.

In November, we announced the continuance of the Sony Open in Hawaii until 2026. We are honored to be able to work along with the PGA TOUR and the Friends of Hawaii Charities to sponsor such a brilliant event, and most importantly, to keep supporting the Hawaiian community, along with the generous matching program provided by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

Starting this year, we will be providing one exempt spot to not only pros, but amateurs alike that play in Japan, to support their challenge to play in the global field. As many of you may know, the Sony Open in Hawaii started off to give back to the Hawaiian community, being thankful for their warmth and support towards Sony when we first sold our Transistor Radio in the US. As Hawaii supported Sony’s challenge to the world, in turn, we are extending our gratitude and support to the pros and amateurs in Japan for their challenge.

We hope for a successful tournament and look forward to the day many of us can enjoy the pleasing sunshine of Hawaii at the tournament, and in our hearts.

Sincerely, Kenichiro Yoshida Chairman, President & CEO Sony Group Corporation

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WELCOME

Aloha! It is both a joy and honor to welcome you to the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii. After last year’s event was impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year we celebrate the return of spectators to cheer on the world’s finest golf professionals in person at Waialae Country Club.

Almost twenty-five years ago, a partnership built on respect for culture, custom, commitment to community, innovation, and excellence was formed between the Sony Group Corporation and the Friends of Hawaii Charities.

This marked the birth of the Sony Open in Hawaii — a treasure to the people of Hawaii and beyond.

Since then, this inaugural tournament that launches the annual PGA TOUR season has produced nearly $22 million directed towards Hawaii’s at-risk residents — women, children, the elderly, and impoverished. Together, Sony Group Corporation, the Friends of Hawaii Charities, and Charity Partner, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, have had a significant impact changing the lives of many.

Last November, Sony Group Corporation renewed its commitment to Hawaii by extending its sponsorship of the Sony Open in Hawaii on the PGA TOUR through 2026.

Coupled with the loyal support of Waialae Country Club, Hawaii Tourism Authority, numerous business sponsors, and over 1,500 volunteers, Sony once again demonstrated visionary genius by aligning peerless technology, the best golf pros from Japan, and the PGA TOUR, with the alluring beauty of Hawaii for the global television audience — all while honoring its commitment to help thousands of islanders in need.

We are humbled and grateful that the Sony Open in Hawaii enables us to provide grants to numerous non-profit programs across the Hawaiian Islands —

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programs such as Project Vision Hawaii that brings hot showers, COVID testing, and vaccinations via its HiEHiE mobile hygiene trailer to people experiencing homelessness; an expanded food saving system for Lunalilo Home to facilitate preparation of medicallytailored meals they deliver to thousands of kupuna (elderly) every month; and distribution of fresh local produce, dairy products and baked goods to low-income families, the elderly, disabled, and veterans through Hawaii Foodbank’s Ohana Produce Plus program. Other charity grant beneficiaries include Institute for Human Services to provide nutritious meals to homeless men, women, and children at their emergency shelters, while HomeAid Hawaii, builder of homes for houseless veterans, partnered with the State of Hawaii to apply their grant toward design and construction of a 36 micro-unit kauhale in Kalaeloa.

On behalf of Friends of Hawaii Charities, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and site host Waialae Country Club, mahalo nui loa to Title Sponsor Sony Group Corporation, to our sponsors, volunteers, and fans for being true friends of charities in Hawaii!

Me ka mahalo nui,

Corbett A.K. Kalama President Friends of Hawaii Charities

FRIENDS OF HAWAII CHARITIES

o f f i c e r , b o ard o f d i r e c t o r &

Executive Committee &

Executive Committee member

B o ard M e m b e r

Corbett A.K. Kalama

Bert T. Kobayashi, Jr.

President

Vice President

Howard Ikeda

Dickson Lee

Treasurer

Secretary

Micah A. Kane

Chad W. Karasaki

Al Souza

Eric Yeaman

executive committee

Mike Dyer

Don Kim

Simon Mori

Alfred M.K. Wong

B O A R D MEM B E R

Caleb Chan

Judge Kevin Chang (Ret)

Admiral Thomas Fargo, USN (Ret.)

Howard Hamamoto

Michael Hartley

June Jones

Mitchell Kaaialii

Reggie Maldonado

Michael W. Perry

Ryozo Sakai

Misty Tufono

Keith Vieira

Jim Walters

Cheryl Williams

Hiroshi Kawano

George Ariyoshi

Emeritus

As of 11/29/21 Incoming Board of Directors for 2022 are: Todd Apo, Paul deVille, Randy Hiraki, Jennifer Isobe, Mike Kawazoe, Jon Kobayashi, Lance Mizumoto, and John Uekawa.

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Aloha! On behalf of the State of Hawaii, it is a joy and pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Sony Open. I am thrilled that spectators are once again returning to scenic Waialae Country Club to see this prestigious PGA TOUR event in person.

Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors and kamaaina were only able to cheer on their favorite golf professionals through the Golf Channel broadcast. While I am delighted that fans will be watching from the course this year, I am also proud that, as one of the most international events on the PGA TOUR schedule, the Sony Open showcases the world’s premier golf professionals against a backdrop of Hawaii’s natural beauty to millions of homes in over 200 countries.

I extend my gratitude to Friends of Hawaii Charities, charity host of the Sony Open in Hawaii, charity partner The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the PGA TOUR, and to site host, Waialae Country Club. I also send a heartfelt mahalo to the Sony Group Corporation, title sponsor of this tournament for the 24th year in a row. Sony has been instrumental in making the Sony Open the largest charity golf event in Hawaii, with nearly $22 million distributed to local charities since 1999.

I applaud Sony’s willingness to champion this event despite the challenges of COVID-19, and sincerely appreciate their steadfast support and love for the people of Hawaii.

With warmest regards,

DAVID Y. IGE Governor State of Hawaii

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H A‘A H EO M Ā KOU I K E K Ā KO ‘O I NĀ NA N I O KO K Ā KOU ‘Ā I NA .

ALOHA CAN MULTIPLY. ONE EVENT AT A TIME. WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE 2022 SONY OPEN IN HAWAII Nurtured by the aloha spirit and embraced by our communities, events like this help us connect with what makes our Hawai‘i so special.

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Sony Group Corporation Renews Commitment Sony Open in Hawaii Sponsorship Renewed Thru 2026

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hanks-giving” arrived a couple weeks early for the not-for-profit community of Hawaii when Sony Group Corporation (Sony) announced on November 8, 2021, the extension of its Entitlement Sponsorship with the PGA TOUR and tournament host, Friends of Hawaii Charities, for the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on Oahu.

The current Title Sponsor agreement runs through the 2022 event, but the newly inked commitment extends Sony support another four years, through 2026.

Sony has sponsored the Sony Open in Hawaii continuously since 1999. Annually, proceeds from the event are channeled back into the state-wide not-for-profit community through Tournament Host, Friends of Hawaii Charities. Its mission supports services directed to the needs of children, women, the elderly, and the impoverished. Nearly $22 million have been donated to over 350 qualifying Hawaii charities to date, making the Sony Open in Hawaii the largest charity golf event in Hawaii each year. The 2021 tournament was especially challenging due to the pandemic, however, Sony and other loyal event sponsors made it possible for the tournament to exceed its charity goal at a time when generating community support was especially critical.

“Sony, the Friends of Hawaii Charities, and tournament Charity Partner, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, have had a significantly positive impact on the lives of many. Coupled with the loyal support of Waialae Country Club, Hawaii Tourism Authority, numerous business sponsors, and over 1500 volunteers, Sony has once again demonstrated visionary genius by aligning peerless technology, the best golf pros from Japan and the PGA TOUR, with the alluring

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beauty of Hawaii for the global television audience, all while honoring its commitment to help thousands of islanders in need. “The Sony Open in Hawaii is a treasure to the people of Hawaii and beyond,” said Corbett A.K. Kalama, President, Friends of Hawaii Charities.

Additionally, to support the efforts of both professional and amateur golfers in Japan, beginning in 2022 Sony will be granting two title sponsor exemption spots to the Japan Golf Association (JGA) and the Japan Golf Tour Association (JGTO) in a program entitled the “Sony Open Challenge.”

Hiroshi Kawano, Executive Vice President, Corporate Executive of Sony Corporation explained this exciting new development, “The Sony Open in Hawaii, which we started as a way to show our gratitude to Hawaii, is now approaching its 24th year, and I am glad we are able to extend our sponsorship through 2026. While continuing to support the Hawaiian community, starting in 2022 we have decided to also support golfers playing in Japan. In collaboration with JGA and JGTO, we will back up their challenge to compete on a global level by offering exemption playing spots. With the world still facing difficulties today, I have never felt a stronger bond with the PGA TOUR and Friends of Hawaii Charities. I wish to continue supporting the people of Hawaii and perpetuating a bright future for young golfers.”

The Sony Open debuted in 1965 as the Hawaiian Open. In 1999, Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. became the host organization and Sony became Title Sponsor. Historic Waialae Country Club has been the host venue for the Sony Open every year since 1965. It has been the setting for some of the PGA TOUR’s most memorable moments. At Waialae, Justin Thomas shot the lowest score in a 72-hole event in PGA TOUR history (253, including

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a first-round 59) to win the 2017 Sony Open.

Dramatically winning the 1980 Sony Open after holing out from 130 yards for eagle on the 72nd hole, Isao Aoki became the first Japanese winner in PGA TOUR history. Past winners at Waialae also include golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lanny Wadkins, Mark O’Meara, Corey Pavin, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els, and Vijay Singh.

PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan highlighted Sony’s significant role on the TOUR, “One of our longest-tenured partners dating back to 1999, Sony has had a tremendous impact in building the Sony Open in Hawaii into what it is today – a favorite among our players and fans – while making an indelible charitable impact throughout the Hawaiian Islands. We appreciate Sony’s friendship and thank them for their loyalty in extending their partnership an additional four years.”

Tournament Facts Defending Champion

Kevin Na Dates

January 10 – 16, 2022 Host Site

Waialae Country Club Honolulu, Hawaii Par 70 (35-35); 7,044 yards Purse

$7,500,000 Champion’s Prize

$1,350,000

Title Sponsor

Sony Group Corporation MARKETING PARTNER

Hawaii Tourism Authority Charity Host

Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc.

Charity Partner

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Live Television Coverage

Golf Channel

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The Na Tames Waialae 2021 Champion Kevin Na

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evin Na was 7 years old when his family moved from South Korea to America. A year later he started playing golf. Thirty years later, he won the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii.

All that was missing was the crowd.

“In 2009 I finished fifth at the Sony Open and eagled the last hole. I still remember the crowd — the roar and how many fans were in the grandstands,” Na recalled. “This time … it’s very special to win any golf tournament and Sony Open is one of the ones I like most, so it was hard not having people there.”

Na has an affinity for the Sony Open and Waialae Country Club … and Hawaii and its people. He even lives on the Ninth Island. That’s where he met Moanalua graduate John Oda — one of only six to win multiple Hawaii State High School Boys Golf Championships — on a Las Vegas golf course.

“I think he was in his second year of school (at UNLV),” Na said. “I asked him what his plans were for professional golf, when was he thinking of going pro, and what was holding him back?

He looked at me and said, ‘I don’t think I’m good enough.’ I said, ‘Buddy, I’ve been around — you are plenty good enough.’ He was really close to being ready, if not ready, to play the professional circuit. It took him less than a year from when I met him for John to turn pro.” Oda is now on the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour, and while Na doesn’t ask him for advice when he plays Hawaii golf courses — “That’s for my caddie” — Oda does serve up some sweet local restaurant recommendations for the foodie Na family.

Na turned pro at 17, skipping his final year of high school. By 2004, he was the youngest player on the PGA TOUR. He won for the first time on the TOUR in 2011, and has won a tournament each of the last four years.

In his 14th start at Waialae, after three previous Top 10s, he found his piece of paradise with a ridiculous weekend of sprinting in birdie and eagle putts. Hawaii broadcaster Mark Rolfing coined a simple name for Na’s wellknown habit of beating his golf ball to the hole: “The Na.” It was on full display during his Saturday 61 round that put him in contention

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at the Sony Open last January. The field pounded a placid and perfect Waialae that day with an average score of 66.6, the lowest TOUR numbers since 2003. Na was not done. A 65 on Sunday gave him his fourth win in 55 starts, and a one-shot lead over Chris Kirk and Joaquin Niemann, who had lost a playoff with Harris English at Kapalua the week before.

Kirk shot 65 all four days and somehow came up short after Na’s birdie on the final hole.

Na’s winning score of 259 was the lowest of the PGA TOUR season by anyone. His 14-under score over the weekend was the best of his career — two shots better than his 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii appearance. It’s no wonder he keeps coming back!

“Who doesn’t like coming to Hawaii?”

Na says. “Also, I’m a big fan of the [Waialae] golf course. It’s a fun golf course. I have a lot of good memories. It fits my eye, I feel comfortable. The golf course requires not so much length or strength, but more accuracy and short game.”

Na has got that game. Last season he led the TOUR for the third time in Strokes Gained Around the Green, with the highest number (0.702) on TOUR in 12 years. It’s helped him collect nearly $37 million in a game now more known for 400-yard drives and reaching par-4s from the tee. That is not Na’s game, and he will remind you, not Zach Johnson’s or Matt Kuchar’s either, and both have also won at Waialae.

“On a golf course like this, I really feel I’ve got a chance, and I’m looking to at least get a Top 10, and if things go real well, to contend,” Na said. “Certain golf courses, 20th place is good for me.” Now that he’s won on TOUR the last four years, even that might be changing.

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“I used to be a really consistent player, a lot of Top 10s, a lot of made cuts,” Na recalls.

“Winning was still important then but winning felt a little bit distant to me. (Last January) I was playing a little more aggressively coming down the stretch, not worrying so much about second or third. I was more focused on just winning, and the fact that I know I can do it.

The composure that I’ve been able to maintain, controlling my emotions coming down the stretch, has been really good.”

And even though he didn’t hear the roar of the crowd at the 2021 Sony Open, wife Julianne and 5-year-old daughter Sophia (2-year-old son Leo stayed home) were still here to celebrate — on 18th green, at the hotel pool, and then at one of their favorite restaurants. Along with everything else Hawaii, Na — all 167 pounds of him — loves to sample the island’s wide and wonderful varieties of food.

This time around at the Sony Open, Na will hit Oda up for more good grinds and he hopes to have the crowds back around the fairways and greens at Waialae. Who doesn’t?

“Golf was fortunate. Compared to other sports, we came back the quickest (during the pandemic) and were able to play,” Na said. “We got fans back — that was great, great to see and hear roars of the fans. I think it’s been difficult for everybody, yet at the same time I try to think the glass is half full. I’m thankful to be able to play, have fans, and be able to travel. I know there are restrictions, but I’m thankful. It’s the way you need to be.”

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Friends Help Friends of Hawaii Charities Provide Life Changing Resources

By Candice Kraughto

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espite the challenges of the first-ever no-spectator event in tournament history last year, Friends of Hawaii Charities distributed a record $1.3 million in charitable grants to 130 Hawaii non-profit organizations from funds raised through the 2021 Sony Open in Hawaii with support from long-time charity partner, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, title sponsor Sony Group Corporation, host site Waialae Country Club, and state sponsor Hawaii Tourism Authority. The charities selected as 2021 grant beneficiaries provide vital support services for those in Hawaii dealing with COVID-related loss of food, shelter, and safety, as well as mental and physical health care.

Sony Group Corporation stepped up and provided a financial “commitment to ensure that Friends of Hawaii Charities would be able to meet its commitment,” Charity President Corbett A. K. Kalama said. “Sony not only sees the homeless in Hawaii, Sony’s commitment in action tells those at-risk that ‘we see them, we are here to support them, and their lives have value.’

Sony is a true friend of charities in Hawaii.”

Among the beneficiaries receiving grants for their service to Hawaii’s vulnerable, Connie Mitchell, Executive Director of Institute of Human Services, said, “This year we rely on our friends more than ever to help meet the increased food and housing insecurity that COVID has brought.” At times that demand has risen to levels of 50% more than pre-COVID. At Project Vision Hawaii, Executive Director Darrah Kauhane, echoed this gratitude, saying, “Together, we can eliminate homelessness and disparities in access to care.”

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On behalf of Sony Group Corporation, the Friends of Hawaii Charities also earmarked a portion of the $1.3 million charity grants in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF), which generously matched the grant. Together, $200,000 was directed to support the City & County of Honolulu Rental & Utility Relief Program.

Designed specifically for households across Oahu hit hardest financially by the pandemic, the support of Friends and HCF helped fund start-up costs for non-profit groups — Catholic Charities and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement — selected to manage the program, enabling federal funding to primarily be channeled into rent and utilities relief for Hawaii families.

Since its inaugural event in 1999, the Sony Open in Hawaii has generated nearly $22 million dollars and directed these funds to more than 350 local not-for-profits serving Hawaii’s critically at-risk, women, children, the elderly, and impoverished. The Sony Group Corporation, the Friends of Hawaii Charities, and Charity Partner, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, have had a significant impact changing the lives of many.

Among the 130 charity beneficiaries that received grants last year, five resilient and resourceful programs that doubled down on their services and extended their reach to meet the overwhelming need in the community. Hawaii Foodbank, HomeAid Hawaii, Institute for Human Services, Lunalilo Home, and Project Vision Hawaii are featured here:

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Charity Partnership Helps Relieve Eviction Crisis B y A n n M i l l e r

In a unique and life-altering time, the Sony Open in Hawaii, Friends of Hawaii Charities, and Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) created a unique and life-altering collaboration in a year lived under the cloud of COVID. Sony Group Corporation generously contributed additional funds to the tournament proceeds distributed via Friends of Hawaii Charities, specifically directed to assist Hawaii residents hit hardest by the pathogen’s impact on jobs in the islands.

These monies were strategically directed to the City & County of Honolulu’s Rental & Utility Relief Program in April 2021.

The contribution was matched by HCF. This financial support played a crucial role in helping facilitate the efforts of two non-profit groups — Catholic Charities and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement — launch the program in just two short weeks. Funds that would have been encumbered for set up and administration of the program, could now be directed as COVID relief money to Hawaii families in need. The program itself was funded with $114 million received by the City & County of Honolulu as part of the nationally-distributed COVID relief funds.

Honolulu’s Rental & Utility Relief Program has helped more than 10,000 families in Honolulu County, and pumped $100 million into the community since last April, helping to offset a wave of evictions.

Almost 7,000 of the qualifying households earned less than half of Oahu’s median income ($63,000 a year or less for a family of four). This is the strength of giving!

Photos courtesy of Institute for Human Services

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By Candice Kraughto

“Hunger is just such an insidious feeling. It is a physical,

mental, psychological, and absolutely emotional feeling. And how many parents would go without food themselves to make sure their kids have enough food? It affects everything,” said Laura Kay Rand, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer for Hawaii Foodbank, the state’s leading hunger relief organization and a 2021 Friends of Hawaii Charities grant beneficiary.

Food insecurity is a surprising and significant problem for families and individuals on Oahu, especially among children. The most recent estimates from Feeding America show that in 2018, over 10% of Oahu residents faced food insecurity. The rate among local keiki was a staggering 16.3% or 34,500 children. During the same year, it was estimated that 32% of households in Honolulu County were considered ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — meaning that they earn above the Federal Poverty level, but not enough to afford necessities such as food, housing, childcare, transportation, and health care. An additional 8% of Oahu households were impoverished (United Way ALICE report 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic also exacerbated the challenges for ALICE households. Among children, Hawaii was projected to rank 2nd in the nation for child food insecurity, with a rate of almost 30% of Oahu children going hungry.

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Pre-pandemic, Hawaii Foodbank with its network of more than 200 non-profit partner agencies, was already helping to feed 1 in 8 people in Hawaii at risk of hunger, including low-income families, the elderly, the disabled, as well as veterans, the homeless, and working poor. “Most people we served before the COVID-19 pandemic were employed, but Hawaii is an expensive place to live. People seek food assistance because that is the one thing in the budget that is flexible or discretionary. Are you going to pay your electric bill or get groceries? It’s not really a choice,” said Rand. “When the pandemic hit, almost overnight, there were people that became the new face of hunger, because their employment went right out from under them.”

Many had never sought food before. As Hawaii’s most vulnerable residents faced greater economic strain and increased food security amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more people turned to the Hawaii Foodbank for the first time in their lives. Since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, food insecurity in Hawaii has increased by more than 60% — now impacting 1 in 6 people in Hawaii.

Today, Hawaii Foodbank is still serving 50% more people than before the pandemic. In 2020, Hawaii Foodbank distributed 8,019,767 pounds of fresh produce and other foods through their Ohana Produce Plus Program. Partnering with more than 50 member agencies hosting community distribution sites, the program served 127,263 adults and 74,553 children last year.

“About half of our food goes out through our Ohana Produce Plus program

and about 22% of our distribution through the program is fresh produce donated by retailers and wholesalers or purchased from local farms,” said Rand. “For many families that receive food, the Ohana Produce Plus program is their only source of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as eggs, baked goods, and dairy products. The food distributed through the program is free of cost, is essential for health and dietary variety, and supplements food staples that families purchase themselves.”

“We are incredibly grateful to the Sony Open and Friends of Hawaii Charities for helping to support our Ohana Produce Plus Program. This program is such a critical anchor for so many families to be able to rely upon—the produce, the variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, and grains that are funneled to them through this program. It provides critical nourishment to family members, especially toward the end of the month when the money is really tight or no longer there.”

Laura Kay Rand says she is passionate about Hawaii Foodbank’s mission to make sure that “no one goes hungry, that every family has the food that they need for the nourishment that they need, so that they can live healthy, thriving lives.”

If she had limitless means, “I would make sure that no one ever faced hunger again. I would make sure that there is absolutely no child growing up with a memory of going hungry, or a memory of being without, or someone else having more. I would do everything that I could to support struggling families.”

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It took a village to build homes and a sense of community for houseless military veterans in Leeward Oahu. A Friends of Hawaii Charities

grant beneficiary, HomeAid Hawaii is a building industry non-profit organization created by local developers and building industry members. It provides pro-bono and discounted professional construction and construction related services to end homelessness.

Friends of Hawaii Charities was one of many donors that supported the November 2021 completion of HomeAid Hawaii’s construction of a 37-micro-unit kauhale (meaning “village”) located in Kalaeloa, West Oahu. Designated Kama‘oku Kauhale, the permanent 37 micro-home community was built as part of a supportive community project contracted by the State of Hawaii Lieutenant Governor’s office, and managed and operated by non-profit homeless service provider, US VETS Hawaii.

“On average, prior to this project, for every dollar donated to HomeAid Hawaii in cash, we’ve been able to leverage that with our relationships in the building industry to donate $3 of professional services or materials,” said Nani Medeiros, Agent of Aloha and Executive Director for HomeAid Hawaii. “With the Kauhale project, the response from the industry was so strong, every dollar donated was turned into $8.

Multiply what Friends of Hawaii Charities donated by 8 and that’s what Friends was able to help us do at Kama‘oku.”

In addition to the micro-homes, the kauhale includes a community center equipped with bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, a commercial kitchen, a medical clinic, community lounge, outdoor pavilions and cabanas, BBQ areas, and a community

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garden where residents are allowed to grow food for their own sustainability, or to sell to make money. The permanent housing for homeless veterans and civilians also includes on-site resources such as clinical services, case management services, and vocational training to help residents get back on their feet.

Inspired by Community First Village in Texas, a 51-acre, master-planned community successfully housing Austin’s chronically homeless population, the State of Hawaii’s first master planned kauhale project was the result of “amazing synergy and worlds colliding,” says Medeiros.

Two years ago, Medeiros and HomeAid Hawaii’s board chair Harry Saunders met with Lieutenant Governor Josh Green who told them that he had been looking at available state land that could be used to build housing projects to address homelessness. After visiting encampments in the community and getting to know people living in homelessness, Lt. Governor Green realized that the state needed to build community, not just put people in apartments with a housing voucher, access to services, and then leave them alone. “What can we build that offers them housing and support, but also a sense of community and belonging?” Medeiros said, “In that conversation came up this idea of tiny homes. My board chair Harry Saunders and I looked at each other. We immediately knew what we could suggest!” A couple of years earlier, Saunders and Medeiros had seen a video of Community First Village with its 250 tiny homes and RVs, food trucks, a commercial kitchen, farming, an outdoor amphitheater, onsite store, and a car wash/ car detailing business that turned into a certified safety check station for the State.

These income opportunities organically grew in this innovative community, allowing the people who lived there to thrive.

HomeAid Hawaii arranged a 3-day private symposium in Austin with Community First, inviting Lt. Governor Green, community advocates, and partners working with homeless encampments that might be interested in this type of innovative approach to offer housing for neighbors who have experienced persistent homelessness. “We learned from them how they did what they did, and brought that knowledge home,” said Medeiros. “Within a week or two of our return, the executive director from Hawaii Public Housing Authority reached out, saying, ‘I think I have a piece of land that will work for you.’”

The land proposed by the State was an acre and a half of the former Barbers Point Naval Base. HomeAid Hawaii raised $2.8 million in donated materials, labor, and cash while the State of Hawaii contributed $1.8 million towards the project. “The state came to us as a raw piece of land with only one existing structure on it,” said Medeiros.

“HomeAid put in the underground infrastructure, made a site plan, designed the homes, and laid it out. Most of the reconstruction and land development work was all donated by the building industry.”

The homes, approximately 100 sq. ft. each, were custom-built. “It was important that the homes we created, even though small, would be high-quality and permanent, designed and built to last a lifetime, and easy to maintain. We put standing seam roofs on everything, the houses, the pavilion, the cabanas, the community center. Almost all of the standing seam roofing materials were donated, and ALL of the labor was donated. A roofing company installed all of it for us for free,” said Medeiros.

“We also thought carefully about how important it was to have this sense of community within the built environment — including proximity and direction of the houses. Do you put the houses alone on

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a path or do you put them facing each other so that they can see and talk to their neighbors and watch out for each other? All these little details we took into consideration when we designed our site plan.”

Medeiros is still humbled by the support the project received from the building industry. “Two interior designers both found HomeAid on Instagram, and reached out to ask ‘What can I do?’ One of the women owns her own luxury Hawaiian interior design furnishings company and donated all the bedding for the units — sheets, pillowcases, and comforters. This stuff is designer quality, you touch it and it’s so soft.”

She is even more astounded by the community’s response outside of the building industry, “At a time when people were really suffering and hurting there was so much love and aloha extended towards this project and HomeAid Hawaii. People were calling left and right, or emailing, asking ‘How can I help? What can I do?’

We had two community days. We invited the public to come and volunteer via Instagram. Over 120 volunteers came on the first community day to help assemble the interior furniture for all the units — the bed, wardrobe, the laundry, trash cans, and bedding. There were local families that came with their kids,” said Medeiros.

“It was such a direct impact when the volunteers left seeing the fruit of their labor, knowing it was going to make a difference, and it was going to provide a home for somebody. That has been the most rewarding part of my job over the course of the last two years. We considered ourselves as just the building industry’s non-profit, but now I really feel like we’ve become a much bigger part of the community, and the community at-large has become a much bigger part of the HomeAid Hawaii family.”

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“At the end of life, we will not be judged by how many diplomas we received, how much

money we made, how many great things we did. We will be judged by, “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked, and you clothed me, I was homeless, and you took me in.” – Mother Teresa The friendship between the Institute for Human Services (IHS) and Friends of Hawaii Charities dates to the start of the Sony Open in Hawaii in 1999. With its humble “Peanut Butter Ministry” beginnings in 1978, IHS is now the state’s most comprehensive human services agency focused exclusively on ending or preventing homelessness. IHS envisions a community where homeless people are empowered with hope, dignity, and confidence to quickly access and sustain a safe, decent, and affordable home. Friends of Hawaii Charities has funded various programs throughout the years to propel IHS towards that goal.

Last year, funds from the Friends of Hawaii Charities grant were used towards the purchase of food and supplies needed for producing and serving meals for IHS’s Meal Program. Preparing 900 meals a day out of their commercial kitchen headquartered in the Sumner Men’s Shelter kitchen, IHS serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, providing nutritious meals to homeless men, women, and children throughout their emergency and specialty shelters across 12 sites on the island.

“Most of the people who are participating in our meal program are either staying in our shelter or they are unsheltered homeless, but our meal program is open to anybody who needs to come and get a meal,” said Jill Wright,

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Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations. “COVID-19 has been hard on everybody, but especially on those who are homeless. Demand for meals increased right out of the gate during the pandemic.”

In 2020, IHS Meal Program provided 359,159 meals across all IHS shelters, averaging 6,907 meals per week or 984 meals per day. In response to community demand and due to many other providers ceasing meal services during the pandemic, the IHS Meal Program expanded to support meal service to vulnerable homeless individuals at additional sites where clients were quarantined or isolated for 10-14 days on average.

“We also really focused on preparing more healthy meals, with Wellness Wednesdays, offering a bigger salad and more veggies on the side,” said Wright.

“We have an urban garden on the roof of our women’s shelter where we grow Manoa lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and various herbs. Some of the fresh produce that comes from the roof garden goes back into our kitchen, while some is sold to local markets like Kokua Market and Down to Earth.”

IHS’s mission is to end the cycle of homelessness and ensure that more families don’t fall into homelessness. In addition to its meal program, temporary and specialty shelters, medical and behavioral health care services, case management and outreach, IHS provides housing placement, workforce development, and employment programs. “We really do need to ensure that when a person is housed, that’s not the end point, that it is a new beginning.

That is tenuous and fragile transition. If we don’t continue to support them through that initial transition for the first 6 months or so, the gains that they make could very well erode,” said Wright. “Having good workforce development and employment

programs to make sure that people are able to get jobs that can help support them in the face of Hawaii’s high cost of living is really critical to this work.

One family with three children who found their way to IHS’s Family Shelter on Kaaahi Street said, “IHS is like a giant, bright, open door with light pouring out of it where families can find many helpful people and resources.”

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By Candice Kraughto

Lunalilo Home was established more than 130 years ago by the

will of King William Charles Lunalilo, the sixth reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.

He died in 1874. King Lunalilo was called “Lokomaika‘i” meaning generous or benevolent by native Hawaiians and was the first of the large landholding ali’i to create a charitable trust for the benefit of his people. Lunalilo Home’s mission perpetuates the legacy of King William Charles Lunalilo — to honor, tend to, and to protect the well-being of elders (kupuna).

In the early 2000s, under the leadership of its trustees, Lunalilo Home, a Level 2 licensed adult residential care home (ARCH) caring for Native Hawaiian residents, requested the probate court provide exceptions to the King’s Will to allow Lunalilo Home to, 1) Establish an adult day care program, 2) Establish a meal delivery program to homebound kupuna, and 3) Expand the Home’s services to non-Hawaiian clients.

These provisions were approved by the court, allowing Lunalilo Home to expand its services and facilities. “Previously, all Hawaiian client expenses had been subsidized. Adding the three additional services, the Home has been able to continue operations, as well as diversify the client base,” said Dr. Diane Paloma, former CEO of Lunalilo Home, now President and CEO of Hawaii Dental Service.

Today, Lunalilo Home provides residential care, respite and adult day care, home-delivered meals, caregiver workshops, and elder care assistance for kupuna of all ethnicities. Funds from a 2021 Friends of Hawaii Charities grant was used to purchase professional food saving equipment such as vacuum sealers, packaging pouches, and meal delivery containers. Vacuumsealing protects food from dehydration and freezer burn and keeps food safe.

“Pre-COVID-19 our main line of business was hot meals. Before the pandemic, we’d cook the food in the morning, deliver by lunchtime, and our kupuna would get a hot meal daily,” said Dr. Paloma. “What COVID-19 taught us was that, with staffing shortages, people were not willing to deliver meals. Our meal delivery partner, Hawaii Meals on Wheels, didn’t have drivers so they started asking us for frozen meals.”

The Home’s meal delivery component of the operation grew exponentially during the pandemic — from 2,000 meals a month prepandemic to 14,000 monthly meals delivered to kupuna. “Having the food saver system was critical for us to be able to make food in bulk and have adequate supplies when the demand came,” said Dr. Paloma.

With the proper food saving equipment, Lunalilo Home was able to purchase and cook more food in bulk to offset the impact of supply chain interruptions. It also allowed for the Home to prepare a more extensive menu catered to dietary needs with locally grown foods such as kalo, ‘ulu, hoio, fish, and luau stew, storing them safely until needed, while providing a continuous supply of these wholesome, traditional Hawaiian foods to homebound, disabled, or isolated kupuna who would otherwise go hungry or become malnourished.

When King Lunalilo passed away from pulmonary tuberculosis in February 1874, the Royal Mausoleum was the temporary resting place for his remains. By birthright, his remains could have stayed there with those of the other ali‘i, however, his desire was to be among his people. In 1875, his remains were moved to their permanent resting place in a tomb built for him and his father, Kana ‘ina, on the grounds of Kawaiaha‘o Church. Lunalilo Home is perpetuating King Lunalilo’s generous and benevolent legacy as the impact of his aloha reaches beyond the grave to care for the people of Hawaii.

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Since 2016 Project Vision Hawaii has been driving around the island of Oahu with their two HiEHiE mobile shower trailers. Essentially, a

pickup truck that hauls a trailer with two shower stalls, HiEHiE is a mobile hygiene project, bringing resources to people experiencing homelessness. Over the past couple of years, grants from Friends of Hawaii Charities have provided support for Project Vision’s HiEHiE program which “meets people where they are,” at community centers, encampments, beaches and shelters around the islands.

Going without daily hygiene affects one’s mental wellbeing and contributes to the stigma associated with homelessness.

The need for hygiene became an even more important concern with the introduction of COVID-19. Studies showed that washing with soap significantly reduced the risk of contracting the coronavirus as well as many other preventable health threats. When beaches, parks, libraries, and coffee shops closed in March 2020, people experiencing homelessness had fewer places to cleanse themselves.

“During the pandemic, a lot of organizations stopped their services, but

we doubled down for a lot of our services,” said Ryan Naka, Director of Philanthropy & Marketing. “At the beginning of the pandemic, the city closed all their parks and bathrooms. HiEHiE was needed more than ever, so we were allowed access to go in and provide mobile shower trailers for the houseless community.”

At each location, the mobile hygiene trailer also served as a gathering place, connecting people with services and resources such as onsite screenings, first aid, wound care, social service referrals, and provided hygiene necessities such as dental and hair care supplies, and other hygiene products.

“HiEHiE’s been so effective, not just servicing our homeless individuals, but also helped us with our COVID-19 and emergency response,” said Naka. “When the lava flow happened on the Big Island and wiped out a chunk of the Pahoa neighborhood, we were able to respond with our mobile shower trailer for showers and water use. In Waimanalo when there was a huge water main break and residents were out of water for 2-3 weeks, we were able to provide showers, sinks, and water for the community. Although we created it to primarily serve our houseless community, HiEHiE has become an asset for other purposes.”

In 2020, Project Vision Hawaii pivoted to focus on the COVID-19 response and how it impacted the homeless community.

“Other organizations set up pop-up clinics, invited a lot of these houseless clients to just walk in, but at the beginning of the pandemic there was a lot of uncertainty and fear about getting treated. Ultimately, people didn’t come,” Naka explained.

“Fortunately, because Project Vision Hawaii had already been doing outreach for so many years with our HiEHiE mobile hygiene trailers, with the trust built over many years we were able to ensure that people in that community got tested, followup testing, isolation support, and treatment if needed.”

“Project Vision Hawaii is grateful for the longstanding support from Friends of Hawaii Charities. Its support allows us to continue to be a resource for people who are living without homes — offering health services, conducting tests, providing hygiene, and helping them access lifesaving social services.”

Project Vision Hawaii selected as finalist in annual PGA TOUR 2021 Charity of the Year Award

In December 2021, Project Vision Hawaii received an early Christmas gift and was selected as one of the five finalists in the annual PGA TOUR Charity of the Year awards. This honor comes with a $5,000 grant from the PGA TOUR to support Project Vision’s cost of supplies and fuel for its mobile health outreach.

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2021 Grant Recipients AccesSurf Adult Friends for Youth After-School All-Stars Hawaii Aina Momona ALEA Bridge Aloha Harvest Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Aloha Medical Mission Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter Anaina Hou Community Park Armed Services YMCA of Hawaii Assets School Assistance Dogs of Hawaii Assistance League Hawaii Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Bobby Benson Center Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Windward Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island Camp Agape Hawaii Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Child & Family Service Common Grace Compassion for Cancer Caregivers Domestic Violence Action Center EPIC Foundation Family Hui Hawaii Family Promise of Hawaii Food Basket, Inc., The Friends of Waialua Robotics, Inc. Girl Scouts of Hawaii Goodwill Hawaii H U G S for Hawaii’s Seriously Ill Children and Their Families

Habitat for Humanity Hawaii Island Hale Opio Kauai, Inc. Hale Kipa Hale Mahaolu Adult Personal Care Program Haloalaunuiakea Early Learning Center Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry Hawaii Care Choices Hawaii Children’s Action Network Hawaii Cord Blood Bank Hawaii Fi-Do Hawaii Foodbank, Inc. Hawaii Foodbank, Inc. - Kauai Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center Hawaii Island Adult Care Hawaii Japanese School, The Hawaii Literacy Hawaii Meals on Wheels Hawaii Mothers’ Milk, Inc. Hawaii Public Health Association Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hawaii Tax Help Hawaii VA Foundation Hawaiian Humane Society Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii Helping Hands Hawaii Hiilei Aloha LLC Hoola Na Pua Hoa Aina o Makaha HomeAid Hawaii Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc. Honolulu Habitat for Humanity Ho omau Ke Ola, Inc. HOPE Services Hawaii

HRA Educational Foundation Hui o Hauula I Ola Lahui, Inc. IHS, The Institute for Human Services, Inc. Imua Family Services Jewish Community Services K.E.L.I.I. Foundation Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children Kauai Independent Food Bank Kukui Children’s Foundation Kupeke Ahupuaa Lanai Community Health Center Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaii Life’s Bridges Hawaii Inc. Lunalilo Home Make-A-Wish Hawaii Malama Family Recovery Center Malama I Na Keiki Hanai Malama Pono Health Services Maui Family Support Services, Inc. Maui Farm, The Maui Hui Malama Mental Health Kokua Mid-Pacific Institute Na Hoaloha Navian Hawaii (formerly Hospice Hawaii) Nourish Kauai Ohana Komputer Pacific House of Mission Pacific Region Baseball, Inc. Pacific Survivor Center Palolo Chinese Home Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together (The Pantry), The Parents And Children Together PATCH

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Pearlside Youth Outreach Community Center Private Sector Hawaii, The Project Vision Hawaii Pua Foundation Purple Maia Foundation Read To Me International Reading Is Fundamental REHAB Foundation Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii River of Life Mission Ronald McDonald House Charities Hawaii Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division, The Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii SECOH SEEQS: the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenHonolulu Special Olympics Hawaii Surfing The Nations Touch A Heart U.S.VETS - Waianae Ulu Ae Learning Center United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii Waikiki Community Center Waikiki Health Waimanalo Health Center Waipahu Aloha Club West Hawaii Mediation Center Women In Need (WIN Kauai) Women in Need (WIN) Yes Education YWCA Oahu YWCA of Kauai . . . and other Hawaii charities

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Our Mission The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private charitable foundations in the United States, is dedicated to meeting the basic needs of people experiencing poverty.

Over the past 30 years, the Foundation has provided a total of approximately $350 million to nonprofits in Hawai‘i. The Foundation has increased its grantmaking in Hawai‘i to $12 million per year, funding dozens of organizations across the Islands. In addition to the Foundation’s overall grantmaking priorities, the Foundation is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of rural communities in Hawai‘i. The Foundation also owns more than $1 billion in Hawai‘i real estate, which—as part of the Foundation’s overall investment portfolio—helps to fund its philanthropic work in Hawai‘i and throughout the United States and Israel.

In 2022, the Foundation expects to provide approximately $140 million in total grant activity supporting nonprofits that provide direct services in the areas of Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Community Services.

Grants support organizations that serve a range of populations, including older adults, women at risk and their children, people with disabilities, and veterans, as well as the Jewish community.

The Foundation administers the majority of its funding in its priority communities: Baltimore, Chicago, Hawai‘i, Israel, New York City, Northeastern Pennsylvania, San Francisco, as well as rural areas within proximity to other priority communities. All of these locations represent personal ties to the life and legacy of Harry Weinberg, as well as communities where Weinberg Foundation trustees reside and provide leadership. Since 1990, the Foundation has distributed grants totaling more than $2.5 billion.

To learn more about the Foundation, and to access the Foundation’s online grant application process, please visit hjweinbergfoundation.org.

3660 Waialae Avenue, Suite 400, Honolulu, HI 96816 | 808-924-1000 | hjweinbergfoundation.org Facing page: Photos courtesy of 2020 Friends of Hawaii Charities grant recipients: Family Hui Hawaii, River of Life Mission, Waikiki Health, and Hawaii Meals on Wheels.

Foundation Leadership Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.), Chair and Trustee Robert T. Kelly, Jr., Trustee Paula B. Pretlow, Trustee Gordon Berlin, Trustee Nimrod Goor, Trustee Rachel Garbow Monroe, President and CEO

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Monday Pro-Am Monday, January 11, 2021

The Monday Pro-Am kicked off the first-ever spectator-less Sony Open in Hawaii week. Amateurs and pros socially distanced, yet gave each other “air” high-fives as they enjoyed the 18-hole competition.

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IN MEMORIAM

Tribute to “Ants” Anthony R. Guerrero, Jr.

By Sherel Stosik

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rom Hanalei to South Point, Hawaii’s business, not-for-profit, and ocean sports communities experienced a profound loss with the passing of Anthony (Tony) R. Guerrero, Jr. on April 1, 2021. A visionary, persuasive in business, political, and philanthropic circles, as well as a mentor in the marketplace, and on the beaches of Oahu, Tony played a key role in founding Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc., tournament host of the largest charity fundraising golf event in the State of Hawaii. When the threedecade run of the Hawaiian Open PGA TOUR tournament was coming to an end, Tony rallied key members of Waialae Country Club to join him in the bold endeavor of enlisting Sony Group Corporation as entitlement sponsor, thereby giving new life to the popular TOUR competition. That was 24 years ago. Since then, nearly $22 million in charitable grants have since been distributed to Hawaii non-profit organizations generated largely from the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Tony’s vision was articulated in his leadership as President of Friends of Hawaii Charities for its first decade, leading the charge in its mission of “bringing together financial resources from the private sector and spirited community volunteerism with the extraordinary natural resources of the State to produce culturally infused sports events that generate funds for qualifying not-for-profits.” This mission has served as the impetus that propels the Sony Open in Hawaii, while demonstrating the “soul” of golf that serves the most vulnerable in our island communities.

One of the 350 non-profit organization tournament beneficiaries serving keiki, women, the kupuna, and impoverished especially dear to Tony’s heart was Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. His efforts and advocacy were instrumental in building this vital West Oahu health and wellness center into the largest federally qualified health services agency in the State.

Tony’s family and many friends memorialized his legacy at Makaha Beach, the place he loved and called “home.” It was where he taught his children to “Go with the flow,” or, to be more precise, “Follow the waves.” The Guerrero ohana said, “It was more than a saying, it was a philosophy he taught us — ‘if things get hard, get up and keep going, keep trying, and don’t give up.’”

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“I want you to remember kina ole, do the right thing the first time around, because you want to do it. And, of course, malama. You have to care for yourself, for your ohana, and for our community. You care for the aina, you care for the kai — caring is very important. And, of course, aloha ... We in Hawaii are Hawaiians.

We in Hawaii share a love — aloha. We show aloha through our actions. So, remember kina ole, malama, and aloha because that is the heart of Hawaii.”

Tony “Ants” Guerrero

IN MEMORIAM

In reflecting about Ants (Tony), he would often enlist canoe paddling analogies when undertaking a task that required consensus and excellence from a group.

The following Hawaiian proverb, I Keka, I Kaa Hoe Pae Aku I Kaa Aina — “Bail and Paddle, Paddle and Bail, and The Shore (end) Is Reached,” conveys Tony’s guidance to all of us, encouraging us to do all that we can to ensure that we keep our “canoe of caring for our community” moving forward. Truly, our mentor, friend, and brother left us all better for “bailing and paddling strong to the shore.” Me Ka Pu’uwai Ha ‘a Mahalo — “It’s with a humble heart we say, ‘Thank you, Ants.’”

Corbett A. K. Kalama

President, Friends of Hawaii Charities

Tony Guerrero was a true Son of Hawaii. He was a servant leader who loved Hawaii and its people. He led by example. His fingerprints are all over Hawaii. Tony raised tens of millions for community causes. He was a major force behind the Sony Open, the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, and his beloved Saint Louis. He was an outstanding businessman, as well as rising to become vice chairman of First Hawaiian Bank. An outstanding waterman and model for locals to follow — Aloha, my friend.

Walter A. Dods, Jr.

Chairman/CEO (Retired), First Hawaiian Bank

I had the privilege to work with Tony for over 30 years. He was an amazing individual. Tony was a man of wisdom, insight, integrity, and, most of all, compassion. He genuinely cared for others. His huge heart allowed him to connect with people from all walks of life and his presence made us all better.

While Tony is known for his tremendous support of numerous non-profit organizations ... his reach into the community went far deeper.

For many years, he provided a steady hand of service, guidance and support for tourism, Hawaii’s key economic driver. From his various leadership roles, which included service as chairman of the board of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, he developed a deep relationship with travel companies like JALPAK and JTB, that had the ability to send thousands of visitors to the islands. He did not shy away from working in the trenches to ramp up this very important segment of Hawaii’s economy. Always the voice of reason, he never hesitated to remind us all — government, community, and (private) industry — of the importance of working together to ensure tourism benefitted our community from top to bottom.

Keith M. Vieira

Board Member, Friends of Hawaii Charities Principal, KV & Assoc. Hospitality Consulting, LLC

Tony Guerrero was a key contributor to the establishment and success of the Sony Open. He was a part of the delegation to New York along with Sony Hawaii and Waialae Country Club representatives who helped to create the Sony Open and then worked to establish the Friends of Hawaii Charities. Tony worked tirelessly, and as always, with great commitment.

Bert Kobayashi, Jr.

Former Vice Chair, Sony Open in Hawaii

Partner, Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda

Don Horner

Chairman/CEO (Retired), First Hawaiian Bank

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1. Tony and Haunani Guerrero married for over 50 years.

2. “Aloha” from Danny Kaleikini.

3. Anthony “Ants” Guerrero, Jr. 4. First Hawaiian Bank Executive Offices assistants celebrating a “Grandpa Shower” for the birth of Tony's first grandchild 5. Howard Ikeda (Treasurer, Friends of Hawaii Charities) receives a “shaka” from Tony.

1. Masao Morita, Tony, and Corbett Kalama, President of Friends of Hawaii Charities.

2. Kunitake Ando, Kaui Guerrero (daughter) at Sony Open Awards Dinner.

3. Ray Ono (Retired Vice Chairman, First Hawaiian Bank), Tony, and Nick Cutter.

4. Fisherman and waterman — Walter Dods and Tony on Alaska fishing trip. sonyopeninhawaii.com

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Living Happily “Aloha” After

By Kar i Imada

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hile the journey through what is being called the “new normal” continues, the search for a fairytale ending and “happily ever after has never waned.” The 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii tournament marks a new chapter for all, so it is fitting that the artwork, commissioned by Sony Group Corporation for its seasonlaunching PGA TOUR event in

Hawaii, embodies the fairytale from which dreams are woven.

A Peruvian-American artist who grew up in Miami, Florida, and now calls Hawaii home, the 2022 Sony Open featured artist, Kat Reeder, is humbled to have been selected

by Sony Group Corporation for her “unique artistic voice.”

She applied her talent and skills to create the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii poster and

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official program cover and considers the opportunity to be a very special honor.

Like a graceful hula dancer telling her story through movement and song, Kat uses her artwork to weave stories and express her “visual voice.”

Her story in this case, is nothing short of amazing.

True to the fairytale genre, Kat’s story has a leading lady, knight in shining armor, and happily ever after. “I wanted the course at Waialae Country Club to be the leading lady to Champion Kevin Na,” the artist explained, noting that since she “typically focuses her illustrations and portraits on the female form, it was great to flex a different muscle

in drawing Kevin. While I wanted him to serve as the powerful central figure in the drawing, I also felt it was important that he be embraced by a warm Hawaiian sunset.

I often reference dancers for the movement that you see in my work. Translating that movement to a professional athlete allowed me to explore commonality in different art forms. This project allowed me to celebrate the gracefulness and elegance of a golfer at the top of his game.”

Researching and soaking up as much inspiration as possible, Kat’s goal was “to marry all of these elements into a style that felt both vintage and modern.” This

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A full-time artist since 2009, Kat Reeder’s journey to find her “ visual voice” has been far from simple.

She first moved to Hawaii with dreams of becoming a Graphic Designer. After immersing herself in the local art scene through events like the Haleiwa Arts Festival and Chinatown First Fridays, she found inspiration and encouragement that helped her take the plunge and exhibit her first works. After achieving success as an artist, Kat returned to her roots in Miami to surround herself in the art and culture that first inspired her “bold style,” however, in time, Kat realized the islands were calling her home. With new-found purpose her “re-energized” voice is strong and clear.

Kat believes that “we see beauty not with our eyes but with our souls.”

This truth is impeccably reflected in her artwork. From the technical standpoint, “Every image starts with a pencil sketch that she scans and inks digitally. She then carefully layers images with collected textures like wood, foliage and aged paper which she photographs herself.” While her technique creates wondrously detailed images, the spiritual perspective is what sets Kat’s art apart. Her work speaks from her heart and soul and tells the story of the subject.

“As a portrait artist, communicating the spirit of both the person and the place is my ultimate goal, and I hope that this comes through in the image.”

In addition to purchasing her artwork from her website, you can also arrange for a custom portrait. To learn more about Kat or to take a little piece of her artistic paradise home with you, visit www.katreeder.com.

year’s cover art speaks in so many ways — from the glistening of the sun on the ocean, to the swaying of the iconic “W” palm trees on the course, all serve to highlight both the determination and joy of Kevin’s achievement.

Inspirational to all, artists like Kat Reeder and athletes like Kevin Na, are “knights in shining armor,” just doing what they love. They are among those that prove we can and will thrive and succeed in this “new normal.”

At a time when all can use a little extra “feel good” motivation and “fairytale hope” for the future, Kat’s “voice and visual story” is just that. As Kat shares her voice through art, and athletes through their sport, it is a reminder that there is power within each of us and it needs to be shared. All we need is a little hope and the drive to keep doing what we love, coupled with boundless “Aloha” spirit — then, we will all live happily “Aloha” after.

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Serving up Malama for the Sony Open Ohana

By Kar i Imada

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Since the inaugural Sony Open in Hawaii tournament in 1999, Sony has shared their “signature” style and innovation with Hawaii. Through the years, however, Sony has become enculturated in the hallmarks of island values, among them embracing Hawaii’s commitment to Malama. In

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Hawaii, to Malama is “to care for with compassion and selflessness.” This kind of caring comes from the heart and is foundational for any Ohana (family). Demonstrating Malama also builds bonds between people and communities.

It is the way that Sony Group Corporation expresses

Malama that distinguishes them among entitlement sponsors on the PGA TOUR. Their creative and generous demonstrations of true caring by giving back to the community has been reflected in many ways. For the past several years, one such avenue has been the selection of a rising, local chef to create a culinary masterpiece for the elegant Official Pro-Am Awards Gala Dinner.

This year, Sony found its ideal pairing in Chef Andrew Le and “The Pig & The Lady” team he leads.

Together, they truly embody an expression of Malama and of a strong Ohana.

Chef Andrew Le is the mastermind behind the innovative, award-winning restaurant, The Pig & The Lady. Born and raised in Honolulu to Vietnamese parents and an alumnus of St. Louis High School, Andrew had an American upbringing, but a strong connection to his Vietnamese heritage through his mother’s authentic food.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Andrew returned home and immediately found the job that enabled him to sharpen his skills — Hawaii’s Michelin star French restaurant, Chef Mavro. There, Chef Andrew first tasted being a part of the culinary team for the Sony Open Gala Dinner in conjunction with Chef Mavro. In 2011, Chef Andrew decided to embark on a new adventure, and, in his words, “explored a new restaurant concept that was becoming

popular on the mainland.”

He birthed the ever-popular pop-up, The Pig & The Lady, at farmer’s markets. From there, this visionary’s dream has become reality. In addition to winning various culinary awards and accolades, he was named a 2014 James Beard Foundation Rising Chef of the Year semifinalist. Chef Andrew, with the boundless support of his restaurant Ohana, found a permanent home for The Pig & The Lady in Chinatown in 2013, and subsequently, opened “Piggy Smalls” in Ward Village in 2017. More recently, Chef Andrew and his team spread their aloha internationally, opening a restaurant in Ebisu, Japan in 2019.

Despite his extraordinary success, Chef Andrew remains a humble culinary artist, dedicated to his Ohana and the Malama inherent to the popularity of their cuisine.

He believes that “Hard work does pay off. Leading with positivity is a necessity.

Practice is requisite every day, not with the goal to be perfect, but rather to improve.”

He embraces motivation that says, “Today we can do better than yesterday’s best,” believing, “it’s okay to be confident, but one must always remain humble and be open to learning. Doing these things will get you closer to achieving your goals.”

It is with this mindset that Chef Andrew and his team approach the upcoming Gala. “Working with Sony Open for the gala dinner is always a highlight for us.

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Grilled scallops Pho noodle soup Salmon summer roll right: Chef Andrew in the kitchen.

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The opportunity to cook with the Hawaii Convention Center kitchen team is a great learning experience for my team to be exposed to, and it is an honor to be cooking for such a great cause with the Friends of Hawaii Charities,” he said. “To be a featured chef is a testament to the ability of my team. I feel grateful to be trusted with designing and coordinating the entire menu for so many people.

Having done this event a few times with others, I have a good sense of the discretion needed when designing the menu, balancing creativity, and smooth execution of service. I am fortunate that I am designing this gala menu at this point in our career under The Pig and the Lady brand.

It’s been nearly 10 years since we first opened, and I feel our brand identity and cooking style have matured to the point that we are able to clearly share what makes us special.

We want to highlight our modern Vietnamese-inspired flavors coupled with French

technique and local style. I feel we accomplish that here.”

For Chef Andrew, the Sony Open brings Malama full circle. “It’s a privilege to be able to support Sony Open’s partnership with the Friends of Hawaii Charities as they generate funding for charities that work directly with Hawaii’s youth, elderly, mothers, and anyone who needs help during this hard time in our lives. This mission adds another layer of importance to what we do.

It gives us a renewed sense of purpose in supporting our island communities.”

Sony Group Corporation and Hawaii have embraced one another as Ohana through Friends of Hawaii Charities— together, perpetuating the cycle of giving. Collaborating with amazing local talent like Chef Andrew and everyone at The Pig and the Lady, the Sony Open Ohana is able to be a conduit of Malama to Hawaii’s own at a time when it is needed most.

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Operations Group 1

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Pro Relations, Sponsor Relations and Events

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Course Ecology

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Rick “Doc” Hall

Jaynee Nakamura

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Tee Control

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Cameron Barnes

Doug Aton

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Chris Urabe

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Volunteer Pool

Walking Scorers

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Jeffrey Aquino

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VOLUNTEERS

Michele Akahane:

Where Caring Comes First 2021 Chester Kahapea Volunteer Chair of the Year B y A n n M i l l e r

Michele Akahane selected as finalist in annual PGA TOUR 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award

Michele Akahane was selected as one of five finalists in the PGA TOUR 2021 Volunteer of the Year award.

The PGA TOUR recognizes that professional tournament competitions would not be possible without the support of volunteers, who not only facilitate tournament operations, but contribute to the overall charity impact. Michele was selected for her outstanding dedication and efforts in both of these areas, addressing unprecedented challenges effectively.

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t a time when it is virtually impossible to thank health workers and first responders adequately, it seems providential that the Sony Open in Hawaii is honoring the longtime head of its First Aid Committee. Michele Akahane is the 2021 Chester Kahapea Volunteer Chair of the Year.

This tribute to the veteran leader is, among many other things, for her “exceptional commitment and exemplary service through the giving of time and talents,” noted a fellow Committee Chair. Akahane, a retired educator, also worked for former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann, and taught CPR and first aid classes.

She is one of the few on her committee who is not a health worker or first responder.

Akahane’s relentless commitment to recruiting experienced first responders

to volunteer at the PGA TOUR event, and her gift of keeping them happy (to say nothing of well-fed!) so they want to return every year— makes her invaluable and worthy of this honor. Sony Open volunteers commonly call her committee the First Aid Ohana. Ohana means Family in the Hawaiian language. There is no doubt who mom is.

Akahane has a way about her rooted in her history as a single mother who brought up three boys. Those sons have now gifted her with three grandchildren that she enjoys immensely. “I raised the kids by myself, but people just dropped things and generously helped me,” Akahane recalls, “So now it’s my turn. I want to give back to the community and this is how I do it.”

Twenty years ago, she called Sony Open in Hawaii tournament operations and

promised she could save Friends of Hawaii Charities money by bringing in quality volunteers for the critical First Aid Committee. She started with 10 volunteers (that number has grown to 40), a medical bag, a cart and a small room.

Some of those first volunteers are still with her. Most are firefighters, police officers, and nurses — some with two jobs.

Her “deputy” is retired federal fire captain Tino Campos. All of her volunteers love golf and helping charities. “My volunteers are dedicated, respectful, compassionate, and they are like family to me,” Akahane says. “The First Aid Committee makes me look good and I feel very blessed to have them as my volunteers.”

“Like a mother hen, Michele always makes sure her ‘kids’ are cared for — cooking special homemade meals and treats to keep everyone’s stomach filled and content,” said Pro Services Committee deputy chair JoAnn Okawa when she nominated Akahane. “Taking care of her committee is definitely a priority for Michele.” She and a friend cook for the ohana tournament week.

Akahane seeks donations all year, bringing in personal protective equipment and Automated External Defibrillators. She has a loyal sponsor on Maui who donates medical supplies and another who donates first aid kits. Aloha Pacific donates “stuff for my guys” such as coolers and golf towels for her annual volunteer party. “I haven’t been told no yet,” Akahane says “It’s for Friends of Hawaii Charities.”

The whole idea is to cut Friends

of Hawaii Charities’ costs and to provide more money to community charities and keep the ohana happy.

Akahane describes her volunteers as “a family coming together and sharing their experiences.” More than half her volunteers showed up even when the pandemic prevented spectators in 2021.

“They have a passion to give back,” Akahane says. “These guys are so compassionate they want to give back and help as much as they can.

I’m so lucky to get the same volunteers over and over for 20 years. Some have second jobs and they still come.

They love it. It’s like family.

They can’t stay away.”

She has learned a lot the past two decades, from medical terminology to learning how not to micromanage and allow her specialists to do what they do best on the course. They take care of heat stroke cases, injuries on the course, and any health problems that come up. “These guys,” Akahane says “leave no room for doubt. You don’t have to tell them what to do.” Mom Michele just makes sure they have everything they need to do what they do best … and watches a little golf. We are extremely thankful to Michele Akahane and salute her and all the First Aid Committee volunteers.

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“The thing I enjoy most is the satisfaction of helping others,” Hayes says, “as well as meeting new volunteers, connecting and networking with everyone.”

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eeping the pros happy is always a huge priority at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Keeping spectators and sponsors happy is right up there, too. Behind-the-scenes, keeping some 1500 or so volunteers happy is also critical.

Where would the tournament be without all of them? More importantly, where would the Sony Open in Hawaii be without Rick Hayes?

The Sony Open in Hawaii 2021 Chester Kahapea Volunteer of the Year honoree, Rick Hayes, has been doing his very best to keep everybody happy since he started volunteer work with the Parking Committee in 1995. That’s not an easy volunteer job, particularly if you enjoy more than a few hours of sleep each night. Just ask Parking Committee Chair, E.B. Lawson, Sony Open’s 2013 Volunteer Chair of the Year,

who nominated Hayes for the 2021 honor. Tournament week for Lawson and Hayes starts the Saturday before the golfers arrive at Waialae Country Club. They meet at 4:30 a.m. every day during tournament week to get the gates of all eight tournament parking lots unlocked by 5 a.m. The other support Parking volunteers arrive an hour later.

“If the first vehicle arrived before us and parked in the wrong area, all the vehicles would follow,” Hayes explains.

“Therefore, we arrive early to avoid that from happening.”

Next up is delivering some twenty golf carts to other committee chairs around the course. Then Hayes drops off coffee and pastries to the widely spread parking volunteers, counting heads so he knows no one is missing.

“For the rest of the morning,” Hayes says, “I make sure

everyone and every car is safe and organized.” Then, he does it all again for the second shift, delivering volunteer lunches and cold drinks he iced hours earlier. All day, Hayes handles a barrage of calls for pick-ups and drop-offs and helps solve problems for the numerous other tournament committees.

He and Lawson (who calls Hayes his vice-chair) are the first guys in and last guys out every night on the Parking Committee.

Hayes also shows up to the tournament site the weekend before all the arrivals with his own lawnmower, weed eater, and other equipment to clear vacant lots in an effort to add more accessible parking spaces. He then equips each lot with adequate rubbish bins, signage, and traffic cones. All week, he focuses on keeping the lots clean and safe. “I am also committed to checking up on our volunteers to make sure they are safe and good to go,” Hayes adds. He recruits many of them with what Lawson calls “his persuasion.” Hayes follows through on his commitment to those essential volunteers he brings in, rain or shine!

“Hayes keeps our volunteers

motivated,” Lawson says, “which can be a daunting task considering the conditions they must sometimes endure.”

Clearly, Hayes is motivated in many areas. He coaches defensive backs for Kapolei High School’s football team and volunteers for the area’s MBS football club when he isn’t working as a Civilian Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor for the U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu. He also runs an air conditioning business.

Hayes’ active-duty Coast Guard career was ending when he started volunteering for the Sony Open in 1995. He helped with parking cars, but the work and the people, particularly Lawson, kept him coming back.

“The thing I enjoy most is the satisfaction of helping others,” Hayes says, “as well as meeting new volunteers, connecting and networking with everyone.”

Helping and keeping people happy ... seems to be a constant dual-pronged theme with Sony Open in Hawaii volunteers. It sure works well!

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E Noa Corporation

Hawaii Pacific Health

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Barrow Hanley Global Investors

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Gayle Nakagawa

Golf Concepts

Quantum Quality Services

Roy and Nora Onishi

G P Roadway Solutions

R2 Innovative Technologies

ADMI

Michael W. Perry Alfred Souza

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

RMY Construction

AMA Enterprise LLC Hawaii National Bank

Jim Walters

Hawaiian Host

Kiyoko Rie Wong

iHeart Media

Hawaii Convention Center Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association Hawaii State Golf Association

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar Servpac Signature Cab Holdings Sony Group Corporation

Kahala Mall

Supporters

KHON2

3660 On the Rise

KITV4

Accel Events & Tents

Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau

Landscape Hawaii, Inc.

Acushnet Company

Hawaiian Ice

LucaBella Foundation

Advantage Webco Hawaii

Hawaiian Telcom

Matson Navigation Company

Allied Builders System

Herc Rentals

Oriza Ventures Management

Aloha Petroleum

Honolulu Disposal

Riggs Distributing, Inc.

B & E Petroleum

Honolulu Fire Department

Signature Cab Holdings, Inc.

Bridgestone Golf

Honolulu Police Department

State of Hawaii Department of Transportation - Airports Division

Star Protection Agency, LLC

Callaway Golf

Hunakai Park Association

Sunbelt Rentals

Chanel Wong

CAT Entertainment Services

ICS (International Convention Services)

TaylorMade Golf

Champion Golf

Friends Club Donors ($500 and above)

Judge Kevin Chang (Ret) Commercial Electric, Inc Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing HI Roberta & Wiley Davis Edward Enterprises Admiral Thomas Fargo, USN (Ret) First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. Sanne Falster Higgins Howard Ikeda June Jones Chester Kahapea Bert Kobayashi

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Innovative Designs and Sales InProduction Instaplak Island Movers Kop Distributors Marquee Event Rentals Matson Navigation Company Menehune Water Company Multimedia Solutions Barry and Florine Nakasone Pacific Sign & Graphics Pasha Hawaii Pepsi Beverages Company PGA TOUR PGA TOUR Entertainment Peterson Sign Company Prymis

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Sustainability at the Sony Open in Hawaii

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rom reducing energy and water use to diverting the tournament waste from landfill, the Sony Open in Hawaii features a strong Sustainability Initiative. The tournament has a long history with environmental efforts and continues to implement new initiatives to decrease the event’s environmental footprint year after year.

2021 Sony Open in Hawaii is expected to be recognized as a Green Event by the State of Hawaii in recognition of the tournament’s sustainable business practices. You can view some of our key initiatives at the locations indicated on the map.

The Sony Open has employed various efforts to become a Green Event. Visitors to the Sony Open have been encouraged to use public transportation, carpool, or purchase

carbon offsets to minimize the environmental impact of their travel. Sony has conducted a carbon footprint assessment and off set part of the event’s carbon impact. The event is a styrofoam-free and plastic straw-free event, to support the elimination of these pollutants in our oceans and environment. The majority of materials printed utilize paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as FSC Recycled. Hospitality tents and food vendors used compostable containers, utensils, plates, and paper straws. The collaboration between Friends of Hawaii Charities, Sony Group Corporation, and the Waialae Country Club have strategically integrated key features to reflect and preserve the natural beauty of the local environment.

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Free bike valet was provided at Free bike valet was provided at Waialae Beach Park, a few steps Waialae Beach Park, a few steps from the front entrance. Sony from the front entrance. Sony donated $10 for every bike valeted donated $10 for every bike valeted to our non-profit partner, Hawaii to our non-profit partner, Hawaii Bicycling League.

Bicycling League.

Reusable dishware and buffet-style Reusable dishware and buffet-style meals at Waialae Country Club, meals at Waialae Country Club, reducing waste from single-use reducing waste from single-use items and cutting down on food items and cutting down on food waste. Waialae Country Club was waste. Waialae Country Club was also certified as a Green Business also certified as a Green Business by the State of Hawaii. by the State of Hawaii.

Solar PV system installed at Pro Solar PV system installed at Pro Shop and Cart Garage, supplying Shop and Cart Garage, supplying 112.26 kw of renewable energy.

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Recycling bins and signage are Recycling bins and signage are placed at easily accessible points placed at easily accessible points throughout the course with throughout the course with standardized labels from Recycle standardized labels from Recycle Across America.

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The Sony Open has been certified by The Sony Open has been certified by the State of Hawaii as a Green Event, the State of Hawaii as a Green Event, meeting the stringent requirements meeting the stringent requirements for certification each year since 2016. for certification each year since 2016.

Recyclables are hand-sorted by a Recyclables are hand-sorted by a team of volunteers at the back of team of volunteers at the back of house, increasing the amount of house, increasing the amount of waste diverted from landfill. waste diverted from landfill.

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Food waste from Waialae Country Food waste from Waialae Country Club kitchens serving the Clubhouse Club kitchens serving the Clubhouse and tournament hospitality tents and tournament hospitality tents were sent to Eco Feed to supply were sent to Eco Feed to supply scraps to Oahu piggeries. Excess scraps to Oahu piggeries. Excess food is donated to Aloha Harvest to food is donated to Aloha Harvest to feed the hungry of Hawaii. feed the hungry of Hawaii.

Materials from past events are Materials from past events are reused as much as possible, such reused as much as possible, such as various sets and equipment for as various sets and equipment for structures, including signage, steel, structures, including signage, steel, wood, flooring, and mesh. wood, flooring, and mesh.

Due to limitations imposed by COVID protocols, Due to limitations imposed by COVID protocols, some of these sustainability measures will not be some of these sustainability measures will not be implemented at the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii. implemented at the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii.

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