WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS?
UHAA-NCRC shares publications, such as the weekly “UH News” and other informative documents, by the Internet with its members. Email addresses or phone numbers are not shared with other organizations.
UHAA-NCRC members are active participants in the following:
- King Kamehameha Lei-Draping Event, Emancipation Hall, National Capitol, June 7, 2026 (annual event recognizing Hawai`i’s unique history hosted by the Hawai`i State Society of Washington, DC and supported by Hawai`i’s Congressional representatives; leis are presented to the statues of King Kamehameha and Saint Damien, Hawai`i’s designated statues in Statuary Hall)
- Ono Brewing Company Anniversary Celebration, Merrifield, VA. September 2026 (annual Hawaiian community event with live entertainment, demonstrations and sales of Hawaiiana items; the event also allows for UHAA-NCRC to meet with members, accept donations and distribute information of UH programs)
- Support to the Spring and Fall Semester UH Students in Washington, DC (unique program in a spirit of `ohana providing household items and other goods to UHM Spring and Fall student interns during their stay in Washington; initiatives help students with their expenses and are coordinated with the UHM College of Social Sciences)
- Special Events and Receptions
(includes VIP luncheons/dinners, summer picnics, membership meetings, and holiday celebrations, often with members of other nonprofit social organizations, e. g., the Hawai`i State Society of Washington, DC and alumni groups of Hawai`i high schools)
Note: UH alumni or members of other UHAA chapters are welcome to join in our chapter activities when they are in the Washington, DC area.
Activities in the past have included golf tournaments, participation in regional college fairs, support of UH athletic teams competing on the East Coast (football and volleyball), and an annual UHAA-NCRC Scholarship for non-residents attending UHM.
UHAA RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT DAVID LASSNER, COSMOS CLUB, WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 07, 2021.
A wonderful reception for President Lassner was held at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC updating the group on the University of Hawaii’s continuing efforts and future plans.
UHAA-NCRC – SUPPORT OF UH CONGRESSIONAL INTERNS IN WASHINGTON, DC, FALL SESSION, 2021.
UH Congressional Interns spend time with the UHAA-NCRC members during their Fall 2021 session.
EVENING WITH PRESIDENT DAVID LASSNER, HONG KONG SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, FALLS CHURCH, VA, June 10, 2019.
A pay-as-you go dinner was held on June 10 with President Lassner updating the group on continuing efforts and future plans at the University.
KING KAMEHAMEHA LEI-DRAPING EVENT, EMANCIPATION HALL, THE CAPITOL, June 9, 2019.
As in past years, UHAA-NCRC represented UH at the lei-draping ceremonies for both Saint Damien de Veuster and King Kamehameha I. Alumni attending the event joined UHAA-NCRC members in the presentations. President Lassner led the delegation and were joined by Congressional alumni, such as Senator Hirono, and OHA members.
LEI-MAKING EFFORT, U. S. BOTANIC GARDEN, WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2019.
Ten to eleven foot Leis were made to presented to the statues of King Kamehameha and Saint Damien de Veuster the day after. This was also an opportunity to demonstrate Hawaiian lei-making techniques to the public at the U. S. Botanic Garden.
NEW STUDENT/NEWCOMER’S WELCOME, August. 4, 2018.
A welcoming party was held at the home of Byron and Tawndra Shorter for incoming UH students and their families. In attendance were members from the UH Office of Admissions.
2017 and 2018 UHAA-NCRC Board of Governors Meetings
ONO BREWERY CO., CHANTILLY, VA CELEBRATION, September 29, 2018.
UHAA-NCRC participated in this first-year celebration of a new business, Ono Brewery, and used the opportunity to advertise UHAA and its programs, as well as receive donations for its scholarship. Lei-making demonstrations, using ribbon, yarn, paper and kukui nuts, as examples, were held with public participation. Members also provided some of the live entertainment in a spirit of Hawaiian camaraderie.
PARTICIPATION IN THE UH-ARMY FOOTBALL GAME, September 14-15, 2018.
UHAA-NCRC members provided free live entertainment at the UH-Army Football Pre-Game at West Pont NY. UHAA worked together with UHAA-NCRC and assisted with the costs of the bus rental. This was a great example of how local chapters could work together with UHAA. Game ticket packages were provided by West Point.
Other Area Activities in which UHAA-NCRC Members Have Participated
2016-03-20 – UH Basketball March Madness
2016-02-06 – UHAA NCRC Board Meeting
2014-12-04 – Lassner Reception
