Past Events

Winter Meeting – Green Fee Advisory Council

Join us for our Quarterly Meeting on Friday, December 5th, at the O‘ahu Country Club.  This gathering will feature a timely and engaging discussion about Governor Josh Green’s Green Fee Advisory Council—a groundbreaking initiative shaping the future of sustainability and tourism in Hawai‘i. Guest Speakers Jeff Mikulina Climate and Social

Fall Pau Hana – KoHana Rum

Join us for a lively evening at the Fall Pau Hana! Hele mai to Tidepools @ CPB and kick back with ono pupus, refreshing drinks, and great company as we celebrate the season together. Our featured guest, Jason Brand of KoHana Rum, will take us on a fascinating journey through

Fall Meeting – Managed Retreat: Charting a Resilient Future for Hawai‘i’s Coasts

You’re invited to an engaging and timely presentation hosted by the State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development (OPSD) Coastal Zone Management Program: Managed Retreat: Charting a Resilient Future for Hawai‘i’s Coasts About the Event The State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Coastal Zone Management

Summer Meeting – HTA and the Sustainable Future of Tourism in Hawaii

We warmly invite you to join us on July 11, where we will delve into current and emerging trends in tourism and gain valuable insights into the future direction of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Here are our featured speakers: Caroline Anderson Caroline Anderson, Interim President & CEO and Director of

Spring Meeting – New Member Induction and MAO Farms

Please join us for our first meeting of the year on March 7, 2025 at the O’ahu Club as we welcome new members to our Aloha Chapter and hear from Kukui and Gary Maunakea-Forth, co-founders of  Waiʻanae Community Re-Development Corporation (WCRC, dba MAʻO Organic Farms), and Cheryse Kauikeolani Sana, Director

Winter Meeting with John Komeji Chair of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority

Please join us on December 6, 2024, at the O`ahu Country Club or our quarterly lunch and meeting. Headlining our final luncheon of 2024 is John Komeiji, Chair of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. Mr. Komeiji will share his perspective on the structure and purpose of this new organization,

Fall Meeting – Presentation by Garret Matsunami, Executive VP and COO for Castle & Cooke Hawai’i

Hope you can join us on September 6, 2024, at the O`ahu Country Club for a fantastic presentation by Garret Matsunami, Executive Vice President and COO for Castle & Cooke Hawai’i where he oversees a very talented and highly dedicated team with a proven track record of successfully investing in Hawai’i,

Summer Pau Hana – New Mānoa Marketplace: Renovation and Refresh

Join us for an exclusive evening coordinated by the LAI – Aloha Chapter at Mānoa Marketplace! Join us as we learn about the recently completed renovation and celebrate the vibrant community spirit that defines Mānoa. Francisco Guiterrez, Senior Vice President of Development for Alexander & Baldwin, will give a brief

Summer Meeting – Presentation of Kona Village Resort by Scott Bedingfeild

Please join us on June 7, 2024, at the O`ahu Country Club for a captivating presentation on the rebuilding of the Kona Village Resort by Scott Bedingfield, VP of development and construction for Kennedy Willison. Rebuilding Kona Village – an Icon of Hawai’i resorts In March 2016, Kennedy Wilson acquired

Spring Meeting – March 8, 2024

On March 8, 2024, we welcomed eight new members to our LAI Aloha Chapter and heard from one of our own, Alana Kobayashi Pakkala of the Kobayashi Group, on their endeavors in Innovative Sustainable Development and Inspirations for Policy Change and Partnerships. In addition to Alana’s insightful presentation we are

Winter Meeting with Kali Watson, Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairperson

Aloha LAI Members! Please join us for our LAI Aloha Chapter Quarterly Meeting and Lunch featuring Kali Watson, Chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. We are excited have Chairman Watson share information on the various projects and initiates being pursued by DHHL. Kali Watson was appointed Chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission

Behind the Scenes Walking Tour of Adaptive Reuse in Downtown Honolulu

Get your walking shoes on for a behind the scenes tour of what’s happening in “sleepy” downtown Honolulu. We start at the Davies Pacific Center where Christine Camp, Avalon Development CEO, will share her company’s plans plus overall background of what’s happening throughout downtown via a 360o view from a demolished

Fall Meeting – DOT Director Ed Sniffen

Ed Sniffen was appointed Director of the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) on December 5, 2022 and confirmed by the Senate committee.  As Director, Ed is responsible for the State Transportation Infrastructure – Airports, Commercial Harbors, and Highways.  As the Chief Executive for the Department, Ed’s goals are improving safety,

Summer Meeting – The Evolution of Ward Village

As President of the Hawaiʻi region for Howard Hughes Corporation, Honolulu-born Doug Johnstone oversees asset management, financing, and development initiatives of Ward Village. Doug has played an integral role in the successful growth of this vibrant community since its inception. Previously, Johnstone managed value-add redevelopment efforts within the commercial real

Spring Meeting – Friday, March 10, 2023

We’re back to in-person lunch meetings (11:30 to 1:30) at the Oahu Country Club.  This will be our 2023 New Member Induction Meeting.  Look for your Eventbrite invitation for further details.

LAI Aloha Chapter – Winter Meeting (Wed, Dec 7)

In person meeting at Oahu Country Club  11:30 Networking/12:00 Lunch Aloha LAI Members, Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at the Oahu Country Club! Strategic Development and Partnerships at University of Hawai‘i The University of Hawaii System created the Office of Strategic Development and Partnership (OSDP)

Regulating Deregulation – Kaua’i Island Style

Aloha Chapter members were treated to an amusing yet informative presentation by Kauai’s Mayor Derek Kawakami. With him for the meeting were LAI members Mike Dahilig, the County Managing Director, and Kaaina Hull, the County Planning Director. For several years now the County has been cracking down on illegal vacation

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2022 New Member Induction Ceremony; HCDA’s He’eia Community Development District and Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi

On Friday, March 4 as we introduced a distinguished and stellar group of 10 new Aloha Chapter Members that we all want to know! 

What to Do About Climate Change? Advances in Resilient Design Standards in Hawaii and How They Apply to Developers

John DeFries, President, Hawaii Tourism Authority

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Cabinet – “A Steady Hand From TV to Politics”

With five months under his belt, Mayor Rick Blangiardi lead a spirited panel of his executive leadership team to convey how inspired he is every day, and the “sense of responsibility” he feels at this challenging time for the City.

ALOHA CHAPTER – Meeting of March 5, 2021

Always seeking new ways to connect the chapter held its quarterly luncheon membership meeting on April 5. Four course meals prepared by Bamboo Catering and delivered by Elite Delivery were brought in an LAI insulated logo bag to all attendees either at their workspace or home.

Aloha Chapter 2021 New Members

LAI – ALOHA CHAPTER WELCOMES OUR OUTSTANDING NEW 2021 MEMBERS! Hilarie Alomar, Senior Planning & Development Manager, Kamehameha Schools, Commercial Real Estate Division: Hilarie has over 20 years’ experience in master planning, entitlements, community consultation, asset management and project execution producing mutually beneficial outcomes for economic development and cultural, environmental,

Keynotes Submission From Aloha Chapter

Always seeking new ways to connect the chapter held its quarterly luncheon membership meeting on March 5. Four course meals prepared by Bamboo Catering and delivered by Elite Delivery were brought in an insulated LAI logo bag to all attendees either at their workspace or home. An outstanding class of

Aloha Chapter Q4 Meeting: Hunt Development in Hawaii/Redeveloping Kalaeloa – Steve Colon

Aloha Chapter members only will be able to attend the meeting. This event is ONLY for the LOCAL LAI chapter members.

Aloha Chapter Q3 Meeting – New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District

This event is ONLY for the LOCAL LAI chapter members. Speakers: Ross Yamasaki – Stadium Authority Dept of Accounting and General Services – Chris Kinimaka WT Partnership – David Harris

Aloha Chapter Q2 Meeting – LAI Members Discuss Impacts of Covid

Please join us for our next Lambda Alpha International Aloha Chapter Meeting Via Zoom! Friday June 5, 2020 12:00pm – 1:30pm Please RSVP by Friday,May 29, 2020 Aloha mai kākou, The LAI Aloha Chapter invites you to a Zoom meeting on June 5, from 12 to 1:30 PM.  Recognizing our

Aloha Chapter Installs New Members

The LAI Aloha Chapter held its first quarterly meeting of the year on March 13 where President Lee Gee welcomed nine new members. Pictured below, left to right are: Linda Gee, Chapter President, Kisan Jo (President, Prince Hotels Hawaii and Mauna Kea Resort), Don Clifford (Senior Project Manager, SSFM International),

Beyond Waikiki – Vacation Rentals and Suburban Limited Service Hotels on Oahu

Please join us for our next Lambda Alpha International Aloha Chapter Luncheon Friday December 6, 2019 Oahu Country Club 11:30 am – Networking 12:00-1:15 pm – Lunch and Presentation Please RSVP by Wednesday November 27, 2019 Beyond Waikiki – Vacation Rentals and Suburban Limited Service Hotels on Oahu We all

Aloha Chapter Initiation

The Aloha Chapter met for its quarterly luncheon meeting at the Oahu Country Club on Friday, March 1, to initiate 10 new members (8 of whom attended).  There followed brief presentations by members David Callies and who related “stories from the past” – anecdotal land policy decisions – and a

Land Development Plans of Kamehameha Schools

The Aloha chapter met for its quarterly luncheon  meeting on December 7th at the Oahu Country Club to hear a presentation on future land development plans from Walter Thoemmes, Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate Division, of Kamehameha Schools (KS).  Formally known as the Bishop Estate, KS is a charitable trust

Climate Change Problems and Remedies

The Aloha Chapter met for its quarterly luncheon meeting on Friday, March 2nd, at the Oahu Country Club, to initiate new members and to hear a presentation on climate change problems and remedies by Josh Stanbro, Director of the Honolulu Office of Climate Change & Resiliency. Stanbro began by summarizing

Aloha Chapter: Kahauiki Village

The Aloha Chapter met for its quarterly luncheon meeting on Friday, September 07, 2018, at the Oahu Country Club to hear a presentation by Mel Kaneshige and Duane Kirisu describing their innovative and successful low-income-homeless residential project, Kahauiki Village. Located on state property at Sand Island, on a vacant 11.3

Aloha Chapter Learns about Drone Law and Practice

The Aloha chapter met for its quarterly lunch at the Oahu Country Club on June 1 to hear a presentation on drone law and practice by attorneys Janel Yoshimoto and Imram Naeemullah of JMY Law Group LLLC and Steve Hochart, Hawaii Director and Senior Project Manager of Dudek, a consulting

Climate Change Problems and Remedies

The Aloha Chapter met for its quarterly luncheon meeting on Friday, March 2nd, at the Oahu Country Club, to initiate new members and to hear a presentation on climate change problems and remedies by Josh Stanbro, Director of the Honolulu Office of Climate Change & Resiliency. Stanbro began by summarizing

David Callies Awarded Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize

David Callies, one of the founders of the Aloha Chapter and current chapter historian, received the 2017 Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Prize during the William & Mary Law School’s annual Property Rights Conference.

Honolulu Mayor Addresses Transportation and Housing Issues

Aloha Chapter met for its quarterly luncheon program at the Oahu Country Club to hear Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell address transportation and housing issues. Caldwell has degrees in both land economics and law and is early in his 2d 4-year term. Commencing with transportation, Caldwell made a strong plea for

City and County of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell

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Aloha Chapter Initiates 12 New Members

At its quarterly meeting on Friday, March 03, 2017, at the Oahu Country Club, the Aloha Chapter initiated 12 new members: Connie Chow, General Counsel, Oceanwide Resorts HI Gladys Q. Marrone, CEO, Building Industry Association of Hawaii Michael Matsumoto, President and CEO, SSFM International Rick Egged, president, Waikiki Improvement Association

Aloha Chapter Installation

The Aloha Chapter initiated seven of its new members (4 were unable to attend) at its quarterly luncheon meeting at the Oahu Country Club.

Homelessness in Honolulu

Approximately fifty members of the Aloha Chapter of LAI met for its quarterly luncheon meeting at the Oahu Country Club on June 3d to hear Connie Mitchell, Executive Director of the Institute for Human Services (IHS) discuss the problem of homelessness in Honolulu.