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Sharing of the News!TRANSCRIPT
CEO / President‟s Corner
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PULEKINA HA ‘ ILONO
(―Sharing of the News‖ Bulletin) ISSUE 6
We must have people who use facts and
knowledge to add something...to add value to
our customers.
In an age where everyone has basically the
same information at the same time, the ad-
vantage goes to people who can take infor-
mation and quickly put it to effective and
profitable use. It means having people with
what can be called the "mind of the strate-
gist"... People who can create a competitive
advantage...out of common knowledge.
Few are born with such skill. This skill can
be developed, however, and should be re-
warded. We must recruit and nurture the
growth of associates to match the needs of
our business. We must continue to refine our
compensation system to reflect our operating
culture and reward value-adding perform-
ance.
The responsibility for developing people can-
not be delegated to training courses, academic
exercises, or professionals in the area of hu-
man resources. Those have a role to play but
do not constitute an adequate process.
The development of our best people is the per-
sonal responsibility of management.
I t requires each leader to see his or her
most important responsibility as teach-
ing and develop-
ing people.
Our charter is that
simple-recruiting
and training the
best talent by the
best leaders.
As that talent grows and develops, they become
the next leaders capable of and responsible for
developing new talent, thus perpetuating a
strength.
This process is the link to maintaining the
sense of satisfaction that has resulted in much
of the success we enjoy today.
We must continue to
cultivate intelligent
risk taking and
flexible decision
making, realizing
that, while not every
risk taken or deci-
sion made brings
success, the alterna-
tive is complacency
and stagnation...a
stance totally unac-
ceptable to our or-
ganization and way
of life.
N ative Hawaiian Veterans is a multi-
ethnic cadre of individuals.
To capture the people market, we need more
than the right attitude, systems, and infrastruc-
ture. We need the right people for the 21st
century.
Stakeholders
Our People!
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This Issue 6
Komo Mai, Anniversa-
ries, Birthdays 2
Ohana 3
Why Not? 4-6
Anti-Terrorism 7-8
Luau 9
Recipe 10
Partners & Customers 11
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Anniversaries
Cynthia Balderson July 2nd
Lorrie Villanueva July 2nd
Joseph Lippo July 8th
Rick Giorgi July 19th
Bud Williams July 26th
Charles Campbell August 9th
Joseph Younk August 10th
David Molettieri August 19th
Paul Mauro August 28th
Mark Bowers August 29th
Bradley Higgins September 3rd
Hau‟oli La Hanau—Happy Birthday!
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E Komo Mai—Welcome!
Current Open Contracts = 36
Awarded contracts (July-September) = 8
Of those awarded contracts, 3 were renewed
contracts.
Closed contracts (July-September) = 10
Contracts being actively pursued = 66
Awarded Contracts
Raymond Jardine September 4th
John Wrenn September 6th
Lucianna Pikelny-Lawrence September 7th
James Chun September 9th
Larry Clark September 14th
Aoatoa Augafa September 16th
Vance Aydlett Jr. September 22nd
David Bean September 22nd
John Patchan September 22nd
Charlie Kistler September 25th
Larry Clark Army HQ G3-5-7 CIRM Project Manger
John Patchan Logistician II
Michelle Tucker Army FPCC Research Analyst II
Orlando Turntine CBRN-D Equipment Specialist
Start Date Position No. of Years
Calvin Woolard 7/1/2008 Business Development 1
Michelle Ponce 7/12/2006 Assistant Operating Officer 3
Jasen Takei 8/1/2006 Chief Financial Officer & CAO 3
David Dyer 8/23/2007 Battle Watch Specialist 2
Sung ―Jimmy‖ Hong 8/23/2007 Battle Watch Specialist 2
Christopher Kalili 8/23/2007 Battle Watch Supervisor 2
Joseph Lippo 8/23/2007 Battle Watch Specialist 2
Ivan Felix 8/23/2007 Battle Watch Supervisor 2
Thomas Bourque 9/1/2006 Program Manager - DoD Sector 3
Omar Cruz 9/1/2008 BCO Financial Analyst 1
Noel Martinez-Reyes 9/1/2008 Electronic Technician 1
Carlos Rosado 9/1/2008 AIS System Administrator 1
Aoatoa Augafa 9/2/2008 Battle Watch Specialist 1
Bradley Higgins 9/22/2008 EM/CBRNE Analyst 1
Paul Mauro 9/25/2007 N71 Readiness & Training Coordinator 2
Alan Davis, Sr. 9/27/2008 EM CBRNE Coordinator 1
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Word of The Day - Ohana ~ Means Family
Ohana in Hawaii
One of NHV’s core values is ―Ohana‖—The cir-
cle of those who are family or chosen as family.‖
The word "'Ohana" today has become a core con-
cept in Hawai-
ian culture,
embracing
some very old
concepts.
Ohana and
Disney
Ohana became
well known as
a result of the
movie ―Lilo
and Stitch. The
director of the
film remarked
that they
learned about
Ohana from
their tour guide,
who seemed to
know people eve-
rywhere they
went. As a result,
it became one of the main ideas for the story, the
one thing that changes the character of Stitch, who
was created to destroy.
Ohana Today
In Hawaii, Grandparents, Aunties and Uncles have
always played a huge role in raising children. It’s
not unusual for them to be remembered this way
by grandchildren, or neighbor children.
This concept is still alive and well, to a greater
degree than seen in other States. The circle of
those who are family or chosen as family is not
just an expression, it is a way of life. Ohana can
extend from your family, to your neighbors, to
people at work.
So from your Uncles and Aunties in the Honolulu
office, we hope this has been informative, and if
someone from Hawaii suddenly calls you ―Auntie‖
or ―Uncle‖ you’ll know why, and what to say...
Uncle! Uncle!
Search the Internet for “Ohana”, and you‟ll find lots of meanings. One is from Rosa Say in her book “Managing with Aloha” - ”Those who are family, and those you choose to call your family.”
Hey Uncle, howzit (how’s it)? Is a common ex-
pression in Hawaii. You might wonder how
much friendship or acquaintance is needed to be
greeted as ―Uncle‖. Once you are considered a
member of an Ohana, any male, of any ethnicity,
can be called ―Uncle‖ in Hawaii, or for women,
―Auntie‖.
Ohana in a Shrinking World In recent years the idea of “Six degrees of separation” became popular. The thought that you are no more than six people away from every other person on the planet. In Hawaii it is more like one or two degrees of separation. As we become more connected and the world shrinks, Ohana is a concept that can serve us well.
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Excerpts from: Managing with Aloha by Rosa Say. For more infor-
mation the author and the book go
to: www.managingwithaloha.com. The book can also be purchased at
Amazon.com
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H ow did the company get started?
The whole movement toward a company started
with the process of Mike Jones preparing to retire.
In early 2004, Mike Jones (NHV Executive Vice President),
Federal Fire Chief at Pearl Harbor was exploring what to do
with himself after retirement, which was looming closer and
closer. He
talked to a cou-
ple of contrac-
tors, equipment
providers,
companies like
that.
Charlie Kistler (NHV Technical Writer) had worked with
Mike in Japan, Hawaii and Guam when Mike was the Fire
Chief in Hawaii. So Mike and Charlie met with different
companies, exploring what made sense to do, based on Mike
and Charlie’s skill sets.
After one particular meeting with a Na-
tive Alaskan Company, Mike asked
Charlie ―Why are we considering a Na-
tive Alaskan Company, why can’t we
be a Native Hawaiian Company?
That conversation quickly made its
way back to Puni Akana, future COO
at NHV.
Puni quickly
grasped the implica-
tions.
In a quickly ar-
ranged meeting at a
coffee shop in Ha-
waii named Anna
Miller’s (Similar to
Denny’s), Puni in-
troduced Mike and
It started with a dream and a vision. It wasn‟t about creating and making a lot of money. From the start, the em-phasis behind NHV was about giving back to Hawaii and the Hawaiian community.
The Native Hawaiian Veterans Story
Why Not?
NHV started not long ago with a focus on caring about people. In five short years, it has become an amazing success story
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Charlie to Raymond Jar-
dine (Future NHV CEO).
P uni knew
it would
be a perfect match of eve-
ryone’s skill sets, with
Raymond bringing the
leadership piece. That’s
how the nucleus started.
A Common Vision
Amazingly, both Raymond and Mike had a common
vision - to build a company so successful, that they
could give back to the Hawaiian community.
They wanted to be able to
contribute to better educa-
tion, and better housing in
Hawaii. That desire and
vision was, and is
the glue that has
kept things going
across the years.
It was exciting,
and everyone saw
it as a win-win
situation, where
good things could
be accomplished through coming together and building
a company that could make a difference.
The First Year At this point NHV was a company
with no income. Everyone worked
pro-bono to build the
company. Those who
started the company
had only their rela-
tionships and credi-
bility with the cus-
tomer. Meetings were
held every week ei-
ther in hotel lobbies,
or in Mike Jones living room, sit-
ting on the floor on pillows.
Once the nucleus was formed, Jasen was brought in.
Jasen came to the meetings on his
motorcycle, even when it was rain-
ing. It was a lot of fun, informal,
with Raymond directing the
charge, and then Ray would quiz
everyone afterwards… it felt a
little like a classroom. There was
one other person, Jeff Mariano, who was involved. He
went on to other things. He is one of the four in the
early pictures. So in the very beginning, it was Mike,
Raymond, Jeff and Charlie in those early days.
At the meetings, everyone would discuss what was
being done, and where the company should be going.
Raymond was the brain behind getting all of the com-
pany’s certifications and set asides, 8a, SDVOSB.
T he first check that was deposited into the ac-
count was a result of
work with
SPAWAR for Phase
III regionalization in
Kauai with Charlie
Kistler. After that,
salaries increased in
small increments
only as the company
could bring in busi-
ness.
An Office!
Eventually enough money was coming in that an of-
fice space could be rented near the Honolulu Airport.
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Puni Akana
NHV COO
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The Future
Next year NHV will be undergoing ISO 9001:2008 Cer-
tification, based on Dr. Deming’s original P-D-C-A cy-
cle:
Plan - Establish objectives and make a action plans
Do – Implement your plans
Check – Measure your results
Act – Correct and improve your plans and how they
are put into practice
Prospects look good for a long time into the future. The
company started with a focus on caring about people,
and the goal and challenge is to grow to a huge company
without losing that character.
Truth is, it’s not your normal company. Neither Ray nor
Mike needed to work. They are both Native Hawaiian,
and both have a similar approach in the way they exe-
cute business, maintain relationships, and deliver ser-
vices. They were driven by a desire and make a differ-
ence in their Ohana, or community.
This was a dream really, two guys with a vision to give
back to people, driven by the morals of their own com-
munity, the Hawaiian community. They operate from a
sense of family. That's something that you don’t find
always in other companies. That doesn’t mean it’s not a
business... decisions have been made, and will continue
being made, to ensure the future of the company.
But really, starting from meager beginnings, the com-
pany has grown in just a few short years from a handful
of people working for nothing, to an organization of
more than sixty plus. Today its become something sub-
stantial, even though its really in it’s infancy.
So… why not indeed!
2005—2009
Fast forward four years…
2009. Growth and in-
creased size has brought
new opportunities and
challenges.
T he Kina’ole
Foundation has been started, a direct result of
Ray and Mikes Vision of giving back to the
Hawaiian Community.
The purpose of Kina’ole Foundation
is to educate, advance and promote
economic development for the people
of Hawaii with Native Hawaiians as
the principal beneficiary. But to be
able to give back in a meaningful
way requires continued growth, and
additional structural pieces to support
that growth.
Next Steps
The company is really still in its infancy. Another defin-
ing moment will be the day when the company can
really give back to the Hawaiian community. That’s the
real story. A lot of growth and structure needs to hap-
pen. Process pieces need to be put into place that can
sustain growth without changing
the organization.
In a way, the company is like an
energetic teenager, still in the
process of self-discovery... as to
whom we want to be when we
grow up. We are testing a lot of
market segments, because a lot
of market segments are just
emerging. Energy is one of those.
In the more immediate future,
NHV is moving to Deltek ac-
counting software that is spe-
cifically designed to support
Government Contracting.
Ohana
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We try to highlight our Ohana, activities and employees that appear in
the news. Chad Payeur, N73 Readiness & Training Coordinator at
Pear Harbor in Hawaii, was recently involved in a successful Anti-
terrorism Exercise...
Navy Region Hawai’i
Conducts Anti-terrorism Exercise Story and photos by MC2 (SW) Mark Logico, Navy Region Hawai’i Public Affairs
C ommander, Navy Region Hawai’i hosted the first large scale anti-
terrorism field training exercise (ATFTX) at Naval Station Pearl
Harbor (NSPH) and Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Kauai on
Aug. 10-13 2009.
Exercise Paulele Palulu
(Reliant Shield) or PAPA09
is an annual anti terrorism
(AT) exercise involving more
than 500 Sailors in the Ha-
wai’i area.
―The purpose of this training
is to see if we could get both
of our installations, NSPH
and PMRF, to coordinate ac-
tivities related to security
threats throughout the Hawai-
ian area,‖ said Chad Payuer,
PAPA09 lead planner.
During the exercise, NSPH, PMRF and afloat security units, including the guided-
missile destroyers USS O’Kane (DDG 77), and USS Hopper (DDG 70) were drilled
to respond to waterborne terrorist threats in the Pearl Harbor basin.
―This exercise increases our war-fighting readiness by safeguarding our personnel
and assets here in Hawai’i while simultaneously developing skills that are transfer-
able when Sailors deploy to the front line,‖ said Cmdr. Jeanene Torrance, PAPA09
exercise director. ―This is inline with the CNO’s desire to assess our return on investment by examining
our procedures and updating plans to ensure the appropriate balance of efficiency and risk.‖
NHV in the News—21 August 2009
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Chief Intelligence Specialist (SW)
Jason Wohlfert led the anti-terrorism
training team aboard O’Kane during
the exercise. ―Basically, the test we
saw this week was whether or not
U.S. forces in homeport can actually defend our ships and that we
can react in time. Today was very successful,‖ he said.
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) 5 Mark Pierson, the training team
leader for PAPA09, said that the key to the exercise was commu-
nication. ―We mainly want to focus on the integration of the
shore facilities with the ships that are in harbor and their commu-
nication interface, and to make sure that their pre-planned re-
sponses are beneficial to each other and synergistic,‖ said Pier-
son. ―Everybody in Pearl Harbor, whether they are afloat or
ashore, can come together and defend against a common enemy.‖
For the sake of realism, PAPA09 participants used real weapons
with blank rounds and multiple integrated laser engagement sys-
tem (MILES) gear. MILES gear is the military’s version of laser
tag.
The exercise also included a surprise attack from a simulated
suicide bomber. A role player wore a simulated bomb belt and
attempted to penetrate one of the pier entrances.
―We are fulfilling an annual Navy requirement to evaluate the
installation’s readiness to respond to a terrorist threat,‖ said Tor-
rance. ―It is important for all military installations to continually
evaluate their security proce-
dures for areas needing im-
provement and identify train-
ing shortfalls.‖
PAPA09 is the result of les-
sons learned from the Citadel
Protect 2008 AT FTX
exercise at Naval Station
Norfolk.
NHV in the News - Anti-terrorism Exercise
PAPA‟09, also known as “Reliant Shield,” is an annual
Navy Region Hawaii AT FTX, which focuses on the
ashore and afloat units‟ capa-bilities to deter, detect, defend and mitigate acts of terrorism within the Pearl Harbor area.
Pearl Harbor
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Master-at-Arms 1st Class Larry Hardison assists Gas Turbine Sys-tem Mechanic 3rd Class Alahnna
Taylor remove the simulated suicide vest. Taylor role-played as a suicide bomber attempting to penetrate an
entry control point.
Thanks to Chad
Payeur and the NHV
team that participated
in this successful Anti-
Terrorism Exercise.
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This October
As part of our outreach to all our Ohana—Employees, friends, and cus-tomers, we are hosting a luau in the Vir-ginia area in October. If you work in the Alexandria Virginia area, we’ll see you there. If you’re in another part of the country, we’ve included a recipe similar to one of the dishes that will be served, courtesy of one of Hawaii's well known restaurants - Alan Wong’s in Honolulu.
A luau (in Hawaiian, lū„au) is a Hawaiian feast. It may feature
food, such as poi, kalua pig, poke, lomi salmon, opihi, haupia, and beer; and enter-tainment, such as Hawaiian music and hula. Among people from Hawaii, the concepts of "luau" and "party" are often blended, result-ing in graduation luaus, wedding luaus, and birthday luau Credit: Wikipedia 315803718
Luau
Main Entry: lu·au
Pronunciation: \lü-au\
Function: noun
Etymology: Hawaiian lū'au
Date: 1853
: a Hawaiian feast
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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K alua Pig is perhaps the most traditional
of all luau dishes. It is also invariably
a key component of the Hawaiian Plate that you’ll find at
a local restaurant. It’s interesting that similar barbecued
pulled pork dishes are also traditional in countries with a
Spanish or Portuguese heritage, such as Cuba, Mexico,
and Brazil.
The traditional preparation of Kalua Pig involves a whole
carcass, building an underground oven, and a 2-day time-
scale. The results are succulent and the elaborate process
makes for a special occasion. Luckily, you can achieve
acceptable results with the convenient method using a
much smaller cut of pork, a regular oven, and about 2
hours. Both methods are provided here to let you make
the call.
Traditional Method
Dig the imu, or underground oven, to a depth of 2 to 3
feet, and a little longer and wider than the pig to be
roasted. Stack kiawe (mesquite) or guava kindling wood
in the bottom of the imu, with larger firewood piled on
top. Pile volcanic lava rocks on top of the wood; these are
porous and the holes retain the heat, yet they will not
crack when red hot. Light the wood and burn for 2 to 4
hours, or until the wood has burned and the rocks are red
hot. Spread the coals evenly in the pit.
Meanwhile, thoroughly clean the pig. Its dressed weight
will be about half of the ―on the trotter‖ weight (average
dressed weight usually ranges from 50 to 200 pounds).
Shave or singe off the coarse hair. Hang and drain the
carcass overnight. Salt the pig inside and out with Hawai-
ian rock salt. Stuff hot stones inside the stomach and
foreleg cavities and tie the legs together.
Just before adding the pig to the imu, layer damp banana
stumps and banana and ti leaves over the hot coals to
create steam. Add the pig, belly up. Place additional
damp banana and ti leaves over the pig, and then wet
burlap bags to completely cover the pig, overlapping the
edge of the imu (ancient Hawaiians used coconut cloth or
matting). Add a layer of canvas to cover the burlap and to
keep the steam inside. Cover the canvas with the dirt
taken from the imu pit.
You can cook other foods with the pig, such as duck, chicken,
turkey, fish, taro, breadfruit, and sweet potatoes. Cook a 50-
pound pig for 2 ½ to 3 hours in the imu; a 200 pounder will
take double that time. An important part of preparing the pig
and waiting for it to cook—and sometimes the whole point of
the exercise—is the shared family time, socializing, and party-
ing that takes place while the pig cooks.
When the cooking time is up, carefully shovel the dirt from
the canvas. Remove the layers of canvas, burlap, and leaves.
Remove the stones from the pig’s cavities. When cool enough,
carve the pig and shred the meat.
Kalua is derived from the two Hawaiian words ka (the) and
lua (hole), which refer to the imu or underground pit used for
the oven. In ancient times, pig was often eaten as a ceremonial
food, but it was kapu—forbidden—for women.
The Hawaiians were unique among Polynesian societies in
deriving salt from seawater; it was used to cure meat and fish
and as a seasoning. They made salt by using wide salt pans,
kaheka, typically 6 feet in diameter and 6 inches deep, which
were made of earth and lined with clay (sometimes natural
rock basins were used). Seawater was poured in, using cala-
bashes, or the salt pans were positioned at the high-tide mark.
The water would be evaporated by the sun over a period of
days, leaving salt. Traditionally, salt made on Kauai was
mixed with red earth (containing iron), and this red salt is still
served at luaus and celebrations. Hawaiian salt was traded
extensively in the 19th century, in the days before refrigera-
tion, and was a prized commodity.
Convenient Method
If you haven’t the time or place for pit-steaming a whole pig,
use this more convenient Kalua Pig recipe. For a further short-
cut, substitute shredded smoked or roasted pork for the Kalua
Pig in the recipes, but the flavors will be quite different. Be
sure to use a brand of liquid smoke that contains no chemicals
or preservatives, available at good natural foods grocery
stores.
6 ti leaves, or 2 banana leaves
6 pounds pork butt, cut into 6 pieces about 2 inches thick
2 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian or kosher salt
2 ½ tablespoons all-natural liquid smoke flavoring
Preheat the oven to 500°.
Lay a piece of aluminum foil measuring 9 inches by 11 inches
on a flat work surface. Place 3 ti leaves or 1 banana leaf on top
of the foil, and the pork on top. Sprinkle with the salt and liq-
uid smoke. Place the remaining 3 ti leaves or banana leaf on
top of the pork. Cover with additional foil and seal tightly.
Place the package in a large roasting pan, fill with 2 inches of
water, and cover the pan with foil to seal in the steam.
Cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until tender. When cool, shred
using 2 forks. Refriger-
ate for up to 5 days (or
freeze) until needed.
Yield: 8 cups
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Kalua Pig Recipe
Reprinted with permission from Ten Speed Press, from the book
Alan Wong’s New Wave Luau
by Alan Wong with John Harrisson.
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Ho‟okipa Pulekina Ha‟ilono Ho‟okipa Pulekina Ha‟ilono
Mission
To be known as an exceptional provider of products, services and solutions to
our partners and for our customers while fostering growth and profitability for
our ohana and enriching our community.
Founding Core Values
Ohana—the circle of those who are family and those chosen as family
Alaka„i—leading with initiative and by setting a good example
Kina„ole—doing the right thing, the right way, the first time
Lokahi—working together to achieve more
Ho„okipa—sharing with our ohana and our community
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