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CONVENTION 54
Education Day & the 54th Annual Meeting of Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
October 21 & 22, 2022
'Iolani School, Honolulu, O'ahu

Peace is born from relationships ~ Unity in diversity

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This page was last updated on November 28, 2022, with Annual Meeting election results, more video clips, and your shared photos!
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CONVENTION 54: A JOYFUL GATHERING OF THE FAITHFUL

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[November 8, 2022, Special Edition E-Chronicle]  On October 21 and 22, 2022, the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i met in-person for this year's Education Day and 54th Annual Meeting of Convention held at 'Iolani School in Honolulu. It had been three years since clergy and delegates came together in person for Convention, having met online for the past two. 

One word that comes to mind when describing this year's Annual Meeting is JOYOUS! Although Friday's Education Day was filled with activity, learning, and celebration, there was something uniquely different about Saturday's gathering that departed from the "business as usual" vibe.

​Of the past twelve Diocesan Conventions that this reporter has covered, the energy and spirit that flowed throughout was unlike previous years. There was a signifcant buzz of excitement as clergy and delegates arrived. Masks were required but folks still hugged, laughed, and socialized freely. It was a scene of fellowship... of cheer... of a family coming together... and perhaps, underlying it all, was the realization that we really really missed being with each other in person.

​Conventions held at 'Iolani School can pose logistical challenges for Diocesan Support Center staff and volunteers, but the venue is bright, spacious, modern... and we love the numerous stalls in the restrooms! Food and refreshments are handled by the school's contractor which helped to alleviate some of the responsibility that usually falls on staff or volunteers.
We kick-off our wrap-up with the slideshows below of folks checking in, gathering, and catching up during breaks for both days. ​Detailed coverage with photos, and video clips of Convention 54, continue further below.  Scroll down or click on the Quick Link buttons to go directly to that section.  
FRIDAY, EDUCATION DAY
SATURDAY, ANNUAL MEETING
"It was so sweet to see friends once again, everyone smiling and hugging one another.  Registration was smooth and effortless thanks to the Registration Team and Rae Costa's overall planning." - Lindy Marzo, Holy Apostles

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EDUCATION DAY: PEACE & RECONCILIATION

Education Day Plenary Session: Difference

Convention 54 kicked off on Friday, October 21, with a full day of activity scheduled that began with the Plenary Session in Seto Hall.  The theme for Education Day was Peace & Reconciliation, and was led by the Diocese's Racial Reconciliation Task Force. They introduced a new course and curriculum called Difference, that is being adapted to Hawai'i's unique culture through supplemental Hawaiian sessions called Hō'imi Pono.  

The Difference course is part of the Reconciling Leaders Network (RLN) and the Archbishop of Canterbury's Reconciliation Ministry, to help people and churches navigate a fractured world with three goals:  1. Be Curious!, 2. Be Present!, 3. Reimagine!  A video with an overview of the course was shared and can be viewed below, and the power point slide show can be downloaded HERE.
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The Convener for the Task Force is the Rev. Andrew Arakawa, and the Chair for the Curriculum Committee is Dr. Joseph Eppink.  Dr. Eppink is also the organist and Director of Music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, so it was no surprise that the session was filled with prayer and the singing of hymns, with Eppink accompanying on the piano.  Interactive exercises required folks to respond to questions on post-it-notes that were then posted around the room.  The questions were not simple. They required one to think deeply about the struggles we face both in our community and within ourselves. ​
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​In another exercise, all attendees were asked to form a circle around a globe set upon a stand.  The globe was made by Aunty Mary Sueoka (Epiphany).  She modeled the globe after a map designed by Lahaianluna students who, in 1839, created a map where the Pacific Ocean was centered and not Greenwich in England.  The design signifies how, as a sphere, we are all connected. It also signifies that our center, or piko, is here in Hawaiʻi, and does not come from some structure placed upon us from the outside. Folks were then asked to "reimagine" our Diocese, our congregations, and ourselves, and to write these thoughts onto the post-it-notes that were then placed at the foot of the globe. 

All the notes will be collected, compiled, and shared at a later date.  To implement this course, the Task Force has announced that there will be a Facilitator Training in June 2023, and are welcoming potential facilitators, musicians, and worship committees to attend. Stay tuned!

The Racial Reconciliation Task Force is comprised of: The Rev. Andrew Arakawa, Dr. Joseph Eppink, Mary Carpenter, Jeanne Cooper, Bea Fitzpatrick, S. Kala Holden, Konstantinos Karampakakis, Laua LaGass, The Rev. Dr. Robert Steele, and Mary Sueoka.
"A Great Annual Convention!!! Do the words 'great' and 'annual convention' go together?!  But truly this year’s gathering of the Diocese was remarkable. Its focus on climate, diversity, justice and reconciliation was super solid." - The Rev. David Gierlach, St. Elizabeth's
 

Education Day Afternoon Workshops

After lunch, two workshops were offered:
COOL CONGREGATIONS - Travis Idol, President of Hawaii Interfaith Power and Light (HIPL), led one of the afternoon sessions. HIPL is the Hawai'i affiliate of Interfaith Power and Light (IPL), a nationwide system of organizations who share the purpose of educating, guiding and providing tools to households and congregations to reduce their carbon footprint.  To assist homes and churches with reduction, he presented a process from IPL titled “Cool Congregations.”  He had also assembled a team of presenters: Hawai'i Energy’s Hoang Tran, whose agency can provide funds to purchase energy savers.  These funds actually come from our bill payments to Hawaiian Electric.  John Cheever, a representative of RevoluSun, a company that installs photovoltaic systems, showed how much hotter our Earth has become and the urgency to reduce greenhouse gases.  Cheever also pointed out how much of our energy comes from fossil fuels, which means many millions of dollars are going out of our economy every year when the energy could be produced locally. Ted Peck, President of Holu Hou Energy, spoke of various ways to purchase photovoltaic systems and showed how common they now are in the Hawai'i.
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"There are several ways for a congregation to lessen their energy usage and there are organizations out there to help. Hawai'i Energy has programs that can help churches find savings, and if a church desires to take the step towards installing a photovoltaic system there are very few barriers to making that happen. With power purchase agreements, a church can install a PV system with no money down, and the energy purchasing will be between 25-30% less than the cost of purchasing power from HECO. (This does not apply to churches on Kaua'i because they are on their own coop energy utility.) If there are any churches who would like help walking through this process, our Creation Care & Environmental Justice (CC&EJ) Task Force is happy to walk alongside and help."  - The Rev. Jenn Latham, Holy Nativity & CC&EJ Task Force  

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THE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT FROM A CHRISTIAN PALESTINIAN'S PERSPECTIVE - ​Jonathan Kuttab, a well-known international lawyer, and co-founder of the Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq, and co-founder of Nonviolence International, led the second afternoon workshop.  Kuttab spoke passionately about the state of affairs in the Middle East and the worsening Israeli-Palestinian issue.  Pulling from his book, Beyond The Two-State Solution, Kuttab shared that the two-state solution is no longer viable.  He spoke about a way forward for a one-state solution that challenges both Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism, and how it might work. The session ended with a question and answer period.
I enjoyed the presentation on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The speaker gave a well informed talk on the current (worsening) state of relationship and opined that the two-state solution is not workable. Instead he proposed a one-state solution and gave ideas of how the latter might work." - Sim Kau, St. Peter's
 

An Hour with Queen Lili'uokalani

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​Following the plenary session and afternoon workshops, An Hour with Queen Lili'uokalani, a play by Rianna Williams, was performed by Carol Silva and the playwright.  With deep reverence and respect towards her Majesty, no photos or taping of the play were allowed, including the performers themselves.

The setting was in the form of an interview with the already deposed Queen (Silva) and a reporter (Williams) chatting informally at a table. The "reporter's" questions elicited very personal responses about some not so well-known incidents, clearly developed from thorough research by Williams. One even referred to a Tahitian Prince that had allegedly "hit on the Queen!"  You felt her quiet sorrow of a lonely marriage, and although she had three h
ānai​ children, she had none of her own.  Most of the questions skirted politics and focused on the Queen's personal life and relationships.  It was a pleasant journey back in time that captured yet another facet of a Queen with immeasurable grace.

 

CONVENTION EUCHARIST

The Convention Eucharist took place in St. Alban's Chapel, with the Bishop serving as Celebrant and folks from around the Diocese taking part in the annual event. 

Cathedral Verger, Roth Puahala, led the procession with an oli, accompanied by torchbearers Jeanne Cooper and Laura La Gassa.  Puahala was also the cantor for the Psalm. Mary Carpenter and Lot Lau served as the readers, and the sermon was delivered by the Rev. Canon Brian Grieves. 

Joining the Bishop at the altar were Assisting Priests: The Revs. Andrew Arakawa and Jenn Latham; and Deacons: The Ven. Steve Costa, the Rev. Deacons Lani Bowman and Robert Steele.

Presenting oblations were the Rev. Mark Haworth and Jill Haworth, and assisting with the distribution of the Eucharist were Bea Fitzpatrick and the Revs. Christopher Golding and Brianna Lloyd.
 

ALOHA RECEPTION & BISHOP'S CROSS PRESENTATION

Immediately following the Convention Eucharist, folks gathered in the neighboring tent for the Aloha Reception and enjoyed a fabulous Hawaiian buffet.  During the Aloha Reception, the Bishop presented the Bishop's Cross awards.  ​The Bishop's Cross award is an honor given to individuals for their faithful service to the Episcopal Church and community, and is actually a beautiful koa box engraved with the Bishop's Cross. ​
This year there were six recipients, three of whom were able to pick up the award in person during the Convention's Aloha Reception. They were John Decker, Cordelia Burt, and Ivan Lui-Kwan. Accepting the award on behalf of Louise Aloy was the Rev. Moki Hino, and on behalf of the Rev. Mahi Beimes were her former Waiolaihui'ia classmates, the Revs. Paul Nahoa Lucas, Keleawe Hee, and Hau'oli Tomoso.

The Rev. Canon Dr. Winifred Vergara was also a recipient, who had received his award in September during his retirement party in Minnesota. The Rev. Irene Egmalis Maliaman presented it on behalf of the Bishop.

​To learn more about each of the recipients whose work in the Episcopal Church and their communities has been invaluable, visit the Diocesan website HERE.
 

THE 54TH ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION

From the moment delegates and clergy arrived Saturday morning, there was a marked difference in the atmosphere from previous annual meetings, especially among clergy, some of whom hadn't seen each other in person since the pandemic began. But it was just the beginning of a day that would elicit tears and cheers from highly emotional testimony and the joyous energy that filled Seto Hall.

The Rev. Mark Haworth and his wife Jill were in charge of check-in and credentials. After handling the check-in process electronically for the past two online Annual Meetings, they carried over that expertise to this year's in-person gathering, reducing the number of volunteers needed from pre-pandemic meetings. 

Anyone who has attended a Diocesan Annual Meeting prior to 2020, knows that delegates and clergy would receive a pretty hefty bag at check-in.  It usually contained a workbook, a give-away, some ministry handouts, and most importantly, the paper ballots.  It took a ton of paper, toner, and time for staff and volunteers to compile. This year, recyclable paper bags were considerably lighter even with the swag, a handy stainless steel insulated drinking cup.  Workbooks were posted online and with voting going electronic, paper ballots were not needed.  
The meeting convened promptly at 8:45 AM by Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick.  The Rev. John Hau'oli Tomoso gave the opening prayer followed by the customary announcements, housekeeping rules, and introductions.  Seated on stage were the Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, Bishop and President of the Convention; Wayne Yoshigai, Chancellor; Evette Tampos, Dispatch of Business Chair; and the Rev. Annalise Pasalo, Secretary.​
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Jill Haworth, the Credentials Committee Chair, gave the Quorum Report. Her report also included the meeting's first emotionally charged moment of the day that had attendees on their feet cheering and clapping. Her husband, the Rev. Mark Haworth, was recently installed as the Vicar for the Diocese's newest congregation, Hālau Waʻa Episcopal. With a trembling voice filled with emotion, Jill proudly announced, "Bishop, on behalf of the Credentials Committee, I move that the newly constituted Mission, Hālau Waʻa Episcopal, Hono‘uli‘uli Ahupua‘a, Oʻahu, be admitted to this Convention and that the Delegates be seated with voice and vote." 

With the Bishop's final confirmation, the crowd rose to their feet in applause as the delegation made their way down the aisle and to their seats. ​
Regular orders of business followed with Evette Tampos going over the appointments to committees and adoption of the agenda.  Annalise Pasalo went over the nominations and ballots that would be voted on. 

BUDGET - The Proposed Budget for 2023 was quickly adopted with no discussion. 

RESOLUTIONS - Going into the meeting there were two resolutions up for consideration: 
  • Resolution #1: 2023 Minimum Clergy Compensation and Benefits Policy of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi ​
  • Resolution #2: Civic Education For Greater Voter Participation

Both were passed, although there was some discussion and testimony regarding Resolution #2. Opinions expressed included that politics should be kept out of the Church;  wording needed to be further defined; where would the resources come from; while those in favor pointed out that this was not the Church telling people who to vote for, but getting people educated to vote as their civic duty.
In a post-Convention reflection, the Bishop addressed Resolution #2 in a special message that can be viewed HERE.
ELECTRONIC VOTING - This year, the Annual Meeting went electronic!  Churches and attendees were told to have access to an electronic device (laptop, tablet or cellphone) in order to view the workbook and to vote. ​

Election Runner was introduced at Convention 54 as the electronic means for voting.  During the pandemic, voting was done through Zoom which eliminated the need for paper ballots and the time-consuming human element of counting.  Voting was speedy and accurate. This prompted organizers to seriously consider electronic voting for all future meetings.  It would, however, require training and all voting members to have an electronic device. 

Danny Casey, the Diocesan Controller, oversaw the electronic voting process, and the results were stellar!  Training sessions were offered and a recorded session was posted on the Diocesan website for those who couldn't make it.  The training video was also shown before the meeting started for anyone who needed it. 

Fatima Houchens and Mike Esposito were on hand to offer assistance at a table that was set-up with several laptops for anyone who was having issues with their devices. 

Voting went smoothly and despite the usually dreaded "third-round" ballot that popped up, it was painless with Election Runner.  ​
Seto Hall was imbued with the blue glow of electronic devices.  With workbooks and ballots now being viewed on tablets and phones, the focus wasn't on the head table, but on a hand-held device.  
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"There is no going back!  I think this sums up the use of Election Runner for voting at the Annual Meeting.  It saved time in delegates actually voting and it especially saved time with getting the results.  It was exciting to see delegation members helping those that were having trouble with accessing the voting site.  We will obviously tweak the process and support needed for future Annual Meetings for an even better experience."  - Danny Casey, Controller, Diocese of Hawai'i
 
(Updated 11/28/2022)
ELECTION RESULTS:
DIOCESAN COUNCIL
  • Clergy Kaua'i County - David "Kawika" Jackson
  • Clergy Honolulu County - Mark Haworth
  • Lay Hawai'i County - Evette Tampos
  • Lay-At-Large - Cheryl Corbiell
For complete listing of Diocesan Council members, visit the Diocesan website HERE.
STANDING COMMITTEE
  • Clergy At-Large (4-year term) - Andrew McMullen
  • Clergy At-Large (1 year term) - Giovan King
  • Lay At-Large (4-year term) - Douglass Adams
For complete listing of Standing Committee members, visit the Diocesan website HERE.

BISHOP'S APPOINTMENTS
  • Wayne Yoshigai, Chancellor
  • Kevin Herring, Vice Chancellor
  • Rae Costa, Registrar
  • COMMISSION ON MINISTRY
    Clergy (4-year term) - Alberta Buller (For complete listing of COM members, click HERE)
DISCIPLINARY BOARD
  • Clergy (3-year term) - Katlin McAllister
  • Clergy (2-year term) - Kerry Holder Joffrion
  • Clergy (1-year term) - Frank Condello II
  • Lay (3-year term) - Devin Alford
  • Lay (3-year term) - Laurie Luczak
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OTHER
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER
  • Clergy At-Large - Frank Condello II
  • Lay At-Large - Mary Carpenter

SECRETARY OF CONVENTION - Annalise Pasalo

GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTIES
(Visit the General Convention webpage HERE for more info.)
CLERGY DEPUTIES
  • Steven Costa
  • John A, Hau'oli Tomoso
  • David "Kawika" Jackson
  • Katlin McAllister
LAY DEPUTIES
  • Ryan Kusumoto
  • Kim Arakawa
  • Roth Puahala
  • Mary Carpenter
CLERGY ALTERNATES
  • Jennifer Latham
  • Brian Grieves
  • Paul Lillie
  • Charles Browning
LAY ALTERNATES
  • Evette Tampos
  • Faye Hee
  • John Decker
  • Kenneth Peter Lee
 

THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS & RESPONSE

One of the highlights of the Annual Meeting is the Bishop's Address. This year's address, delivered live and in-person, was especially meaningful. The Bishop opened with the Prayer of St. Francis at the Damiano Cross, noting that the rebuilding of the church is not the structure but the people... "the Church is NOT our buildings. We – you and I, God’s People – are the Church."

Keeping in line with the theme of this year's Convention, he asked that we "...keep two words in mind as you pray and serve God: RELATIONSHIPS AND RECONCILIATION."

While the Bishop spoke, a video was playing in the background showing the activity taking place around the Diocese this past year. It has now been modified to include music and quotes from the Bishop's Address. To view the text version of the Bishop's Convention Address, click on the button below.
TEXT VERSION OF THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS
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"​The Bishop's address touched my heart deeply. It was a great reminder to be aware of the joy I feel at church as I worship, fellowship and serve as an altar guild member. He inspired me to take action to invite my family and friends back to church." - Faith Shiramizu, All Saints'

The Response to the Bishop's Address was pre-recorded and is available for viewing here.  It features six people from around the Diocese listed below. 

  • The Rev. Andrew Arakawa, Chaplain, 'Iolani School
  • Deb Lynch, A Cup of Cold Water, Maui
  • The Rev. Kerry Holder Joffrion, Episcopal Church on West Kaua'i
  • Roth Puahala, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, O'ahu
  • Mary Sueoka, Epiphany, Honolulu
  • Lani Bowman, St. Augustine's, Hawai'i Island

Bishop's Post-Convention Reflection

This is a special post-convention video message from the Bishop, with reflections on the meeting, his address, and where the Diocese goes from here. The message was originally recorded on October 27, 2022.
 

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

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"I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend both Education Day and Annual Meeting. I felt the presence of God's spirit many times throughout those two days and  I feel lucky to be a part of a church that embraces so many of the things that are near and dear to my heart. I hope that I will have another opportunity to attend convention in the future. If you've never gone I would definitely encourage you to do so. This was a life changing experience for me and I hope that I can continue to be of service to my community and my church all the days of my life." - Terry-Ann Moses, All Saints'
GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTIES' REPORT - The Diocese's deputation team that attended The Episcopal Church's 80th General Convention in July, reported on their activity and experiences at the triennial event (although it was postponed a year because of the pandemic). An informative slideshow explained what General Convention is all about and highlighted the resolutions that directly impact our Diocese.  They encouraged others to get more involved in this aspect of church governance.  Deputies took part in committees and issues that they are actively involved in, such as Social Justice, Racial Reconciliation, Creation Care, and Evangelism.
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​Providing heart-felt testimony and the meeting's second emotional high-point of the day, was Archdeacon Steve Costa's resolution in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani. It is hoped that the collect (shown at left) will be included in the Church's Lesser Feasts & Fasts. The beautifully written collect has successfully moved on to the next step. ​ 

Like The Feast of the Holy Sovereigns, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, it took much effort to work its way through General Convention and finally become a permanent part of the Church's Calendar that is observed on November 28. 


The GC80 Deputation consists of Kim Arakawa (Chair), Mary Carpenter, The Ven. Steve Costa, Faye Hee, The Rev. Malcolm Hee, Ryan Kusumoto, ​The Rev. Jennifer Latham, The Rev. Paul Lillie, The Rev. John Hau'oli Tomoso.  Their slideshow presentation can be viewed below.  Visit the Convention Connection webpage HERE to learn more about their work and personal reflections at GC80.


CAMP MOKULE'IA CELEBRATES 75 YEARS - There was no one better equipped to help battle off the after-lunch coma, than Camp Mokule'ia's Assistant Director, Lynea Mitchell, joined by her husband Kyle. They invited attendees to get up and take part in a lively "dance" that was likely shared with many young campers. The couple was introduced by the Rev. Canon Brian Grieves, who served as the Camp's Director for 10 years, and continues to be one of its staunchest supporters.  Camp Mokule'ia recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a gala event in September.  They shared a taste of that celebration with delicious cupcakes for everyone, decorated for the occasion.  Their presentation included the special video that can be viewed below.

HĀLAU WA'A EPISCOPAL - The Rev. Mark Haworth, Vicar of the Diocese's newest congregation, Hālau Waʻa Episcopal, talked about the concept of wa'a or small ministries, that is changing the way they worship and gather in West O'ahu. Shown at right is the video that accompanied his presentation.
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"The presentation of Halau Waʻa Episcopal mission serving West O'ahu tied in really well with the theme of this year’s convention because it showed unconventional ways of worship, ministry, evangelism and outreach in the community." - Sim Kau, St. Peter's 
 

NECROLOGY DISPLAY & VIDEO

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At each Annual Meeting, a display is created for those in the Diocese who died during the church year (September through August). The display bears the names of the departed and their church. This year, windmills were set up in the grassy lawn fronting Seto Hall, each with the name and church of a beloved member. After the meeting, folks could take the individual windmills back to their churches. 

​Because the past two meetings were online, videos were shown in place of a physical display.  We continue this new tradition for all in the Diocese to view and remember those that have passed.

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"As a volunteer at Convention one of my duties was to help set up the pinwheels that held the names of those we lost this past year.  We placed them along the walkway and it was a beautiful and moving sight to see them spinning in the wind.  At the end of convention, I was able to take the pinwheels for both All Saints and St. Michael and All Angels back to Kauai and place them at the church entrances.  It was a way to share with those who weren't at convention." - Mary Margaret Smith, Student of Waiolaihui'ia Center for Ministry

BEHIND THE SCENES
Mahalo nui loa for a great Convention 54!

"There's a lot of pre-convention work that makes much of the convention run smoothly.  Thank you very much to Rae Costa, her set-up crew, and all of the Diocesan professional staff and volunteers." - Lindy Marzo, Holy Apostles
​With several Conventions and a number of large Diocesan events already under her belt, the Diocese's Operations Manager, Rae Costa, knows what she's doing and has things under control. As the main event coordinator for the Diocese for the past several years, she has been responsible for the great success of those events, both in-person and online. At the beginning of the year, it was hoped she could lessen her load with the hiring of a new staff person, but it didn't pan out. With the late start, Rae jumped right back in to organize another great Convention!
Of course Rae doesn't do it alone, and alongside her is the small but tight-knit Diocesan Support Center team who works tirelessly on behalf of the Diocese. Denise Esposito, the Bishop's Executive Assistant, has her responsibilities down pat, and Danny Casey, the Diocese's Controller, took on the challenge of introducing electronic voting at the Annual Meeting. He, along with Elections Chair Jeanne Cooper by his side, were able to successfully launch Election Runner at this year's Annual Meeting.

Sonny Liu, the DSC's Office Assistant, and Fatima Houchens, the Financial Support Administrator and newest member of the DSC team, were in the mix of things and seemed to be everywhere. Sonny even pinch-hit for the photographer who had to leave for a couple hours. Fatima, along with Denise's husband Mike Esposito, manned a special desk with laptops during the Annual Meeting to offer technical assistance to anyone who needed it.  Dedicated and reliable volunteers Sandy Souza, Pam Fern and Norma Chun, show up year after to year to man the registration table, run errands, and even assemble and display windmills in record time! ​
​Power couple, the Rev. Mark Haworth and Jill, handled check-in and credentials for the Annual Meeting, and were doing triple duty, taking part in nearly every activity on both days! Catherine McPherson-Tampos and Lindy Marzo kept watch over the Hospitality table, and Mary Margaret Smith helped with the Necrology display and head table.  Yours truly endeavors to keep you informed through the website, online news, pictures and social media. Many others (too numerous to mention) chipped in to make our return from the pandemic a truly memorable event! 
"A JOYOUS Diocesan Convention and one of the best ever. It was good to see everybody in-person.  A big mahalo for everyone that put this together." - The Rev. Deacon Peter Wu

MORE CANDID CLIPS & YOUR PHOTOS!
​(Coming soon - Check back again)


Sybil Nishioka, Editor & Communications Contractor
  • Mahalo to Danny Casey for the fun Camp Mokule'ia dance clip
  • Mahalo to the following for their input and contributions:  The Rev. Andrew Arakawa, Kimberly Arkawa, Dr. Joseph Eppink, The Rev. Mark Haworth, Jill Haworth, The Rev. Jenn Latham, Lot Lau, Faith Shiramizu, Lynnea Mitchell, Darrel Whitaker
  • Mahalo to all who provided feedback and comments for this article
  • All photos by Sybil Nishioka unless otherwise noted (Mahalo to Sonny Liu for his contributions)
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