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He Ho‘omaka Hou ‘AnaBy Carol Lopes

A celebration of new beginnings for four of our “suitekeepers” was held Feb. 28. Embassy Suites by Hilton™-Waikiki Beach Walk®’s (ESH) Su Lian Xu (28 years of service), Mei Juan Chen Wu (27 years of service), Winnie Ho (31 years of service) and Purie Garcia (31 years of service) were greeted with gifts from hosts as well as from special guests Scott Dalecio, Paul Richardson, Ruthann Yamanaka, Simeon Miranda and Kathy Oyadomari. ESH hosts made the celebration even more special by preparing all the delicious food! We couldn’t hold back tears as our “suitekeepers” sang “Farewell for Just Awhile” and “Aloha ‘Oe.” Aloha a hui hou, Mei, Winnie, Purie and Su Lian! May your new beginnings bring you peace and aloha!

Front: Winnie Ho, Purie Garcia, Mei Juan Chen Wu, Su Lian Xu and Leonida LumantasBack: Simeon Miranda, Paul Richardson, Scott Dalecio, Ruthann Yamanaka, Carol Lopes and Jane Chen

YEARS OF SERVICE POLL: What is one thing people don’t know about you?

40 yearsELNA BUDIAO

OWK Housekeeping

I love gardening and am very good at it.

40 yearsJOSELYN VALENZUELAOEH Housekeeping

Married for 36 years, I have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

35 yearsPUREZA BAPTISTAORF Housekeeping

I graduated from college with a home economics degree.

35 years CLARITA ESMERALDAOBC Housekeeping

I love going to the movies and shopping with my husband.

35 years JUN LING LU

OMH Housekeeping

I sing good, especially Chinese songs.

MARCH 11, 2017

Years of service poll >> 5

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Bernard Tabaco OGMCatherine T. Viloria WRGChase K. Vasconcellos ESHChristina Veeren MORClifford L. Juan NSREddy Paul Abraham MORElise M. Hernandez ORFGary Dela Cruz OGMGerald Ithier MORJean Patrick Francois Alain MORJuliann Y. Koo OEHKavish Joomucksing MORKazuhito Inakoshi OEHKrishneel Anish FCILiberato Jr. M. Gellado HGHManeesha Ballgobind MORManuella Feleichog OGM

Congratulations to the following hosts who celebrated their one-year anniversary in February.

Employment opportunity If you are interested in a position listed below and meet the qualifications, please go to Outrigger.com and click on Employment at the bottom of the page. We only accept online applications for the open positions from internal candidates. Hosts are required to inform their manager that they are applying for an internal position. If you have any questions, please contact your HR business unit representative. Application deadline for the following positions is March 17, 2017.

Guest Services Representative (full-time)Must have at least one year customer service experience, be computer literate, have 10-key by touch skills, and ability to type 30 wpm. Must also have excellent communication skills and ability to work any shift and day. Ability to speak Japanese is required.

Housekeeper I (full-time)Must be able to work well with others, follow instructions and communicate in English. The ability to work any day and shift is required. Experience in cleaning and servicing guest rooms and/or public areas preferred.

Maria Alma A. Jordan ESHNattasit Wongsawat TLRNazir Hussein Kalloo MORPriya Darshni FCIRajishree Bhahoo MORRajum Rughoobur MORRepeka Ravouvou FCIRommel Biven OGMSeth D. Fogarty KHRShannon Santos OGMSomchai Sangsuk TLRSoodevi Soondrum MORSun Young Min ESHSuriya Tansakul TSRTianna Nangauta OGMVikneel Chand FCIWorapoj Mutthanukulwong TLR

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Happy birthdayMAR 13: Zhi Yi Chen, Belinda A. Domingo, Herbertned K. Fernandez, Sawika Lakkuea, Joanna L. Lee, Kordeeya Maunkoo, Timoci Mokolau, Asaeli Nayaloga, Mira Sol T.C. Pascual, Adivosa Dina Qicatabua and Ema Rokoleba. .

MAR 14: Matilde R. Claracay, Josefina Pablo Corpuz, Be Ho, Izaz Khan, Siriporn Kong-kerd, Jean Jacques Rawoteea, Eufemia L. Saoit and Ema Volau.

MAR 15: Phongsak Aiamchai, Keni Cagilaba, Marie Karen Melissa Couyava, Worawut Katanyou, Agatha Boo Wol Kim, Amania Dakai Raisele, Kanokwan Udomjit, Ming Ying Wang and Josaia Yabakiwalu.

MAR 16: Leilani G. Ambrocio, Rommel Biven, Li Yuan Huang, Garrick T. Otsuka, Rajmun Rughoobur, Jayveen Santos, Aman Avneel Singh, Pita Tuinaceva and Amelia Vuase.

MAR 17: Marie Dorianne Sharone Buckland, Damith Suranga Borala Pathiranalage, Marlina Ragasa, Patrick P. Ramos and Wassana Traiteerakul.

MAR 18: Jidapa Kraitong, Charlie F. Mandia, Kelli-Ann N. Morihara, Sasitorn Ongsatirakul, Quirino T. Pulido Jr., Simione Raiwaqari, Dana M. Sato and Randish Prasad Sharma.

MAR 19: Mikaele Opetit Komailevuka, Randolph-Ray Lara, Chetan Nunkoo, Lisa Sur, Afu H. Taufa, Ted R.J. Tuttle and Joselyn S. Valenzuela.

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What type of exercise do you enjoy doing and why?

I do yoga as often as my schedule allows. On my days off I go walking for at least an hour. Bollywood and belly dancing are also an occasional and fun activity for me as well.

How often do you exercise? Daily!

Do you eat healthy/clean?

Fish and vegetables are my “go to” foods. Homemade meals are ideal. My hubby makes a great pizza with ancient grain crust! Also water is a must. We have an alkaline water machine in our home. I love cold-pressed juices and healthy shots of ginger, beets or turmeric.

What indulgence do you allow yourself every now and then?

Ice cream

What benefits have you enjoyed from your efforts in the area of exercise and nutrition?

with Reiko Stiver, guest services representative, Holiday Inn Resort® Waikiki Beachcomber

General well-being, joy and not having to make many sick calls to work!

What are you proud of in the area of health and wellness.

In the past, I have led the housekeepers in yoga exercises before work, and I felt good about helping our them start their day off on a positive note.

How do you “de-stress?”

I like to take a bath with Epsom salt. It helps to relax muscles and loosen stiff joints.

Do you have a favorite healthy recipe to share?

My stepdaughter Sierra Oh makes a wonderful salad with avocado, red onion and corn seasoned with just lime juice!

Anything else you’d like to share? Laughter is a must; it gets the blood circulating!

PHYSICAL health benefits of laughter

Boosts immunityLowers stress hormonesDecreases painRelaxes your musclesPrevents heart disease

MENTAL health benefits of laughter

Adds joy and zest to lifeEases anxiety and tensionRelieves stressImproves moodStrengthens resilience

SOCIAL benefits of laughter

Stengthens relationshipsAttracts others to usEnhances teamworkHelps defuse conflictPromotes group bonding

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Memories made for guest and host in KonottaBy Ibrahim Mirnan

Host of the month for Front of the House and Heart of the House were awarded.

GUESTAn exclusive “sunken dinner table” was set up on the beach at the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort (MOK) for a couple staying with us. This was truly a Signature Experience resulting in tears of joy and memories to share.

HOSTThis past week, MOK hosted its first ever cricket tournament. Six host teams competed for the trophy and bragging rights. It was a fun and successful teambuilding event with some friendly competition amongst hosts.

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Years of service poll ... << From 1

35 yearsDAISY TONG

OWK Housekeeping

I won a high school award for my Chinese character writing.

35 yearsZHI JEAN YOUNG

OWK Housekeeping

I love exercising every morning to maintain my health.

30 yearsDONNA FERREIRA

ORF Front Desk

I played softball for 10 years after Kapaa High School.

30 years FIONA HONG

OWK Housekeeping

I am a professional ballroom dancer.

30 years WO SHUN KAM

ORF Housekeeping

My husband and I owned a Chinese restaurant called Sun Hing.

30 yearsPIK YI LAU

ORF Housekeeping

I have worked here since coming to Hawai‘i from Hong Kong.

30 yearsCAROL LOPES

ESH Housekeeping

I am left-handed.

30 yearsCORAZON MENDOZAORF Housekeeping

I have an accounting degree from a college in the Philippines.

30 years ROSALINA SACLAYANORF Housekeeping

I am an excellent ballroom dancer.

30 yearsBAO HONG GUO

ESH Housekeeping

I am a cancer survivor. Four years cancer-free.

30 yearsWAYNE TALARO

OWK Maintenance

I have five grandchildren.

30 years YUE YAN LAU

OWK Housekeeping

I love cooking and reading books.

30 years JO-ANN YONAMINEORF Housekeeping

I love Christmas and have a collection of about 200 Santas!

35 YEARS: Sheila E. Pike

30 YEARS: Agricola G Molina, Gayle Michi Hirata Izutsu, Imelda Guillermo and Lisa Sur

25 YEARS: Keith M. Nagaoka and Shawn K. Takayama

20 YEARS: Corazon Mina Sangueza, Kristina P. Hanson, Maria L.C. Almogela, Nida B. Gajonera, Simplicio A. Velasco, Victoria L. Valenciano and William T. Rees

15 YEARS: Charlene Tomoe Goo, Claudette L. Maitland, Colleen J. Hutt, Elizabeth A. Agustin, Eniselina F. Taufa, Ronald N. Galiza, Ruben Datoc Sarol and Tsehainesh Tesfai

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Years of service poll ... << From 5

10 YEARS: Ana E. Sandoval Perez, Andrea E.B. Villanueva, Athena A. Cajudoy, Avelina B. Camungao, Conrado R. Rivera, Delmer T. Albano, Elena S. Perez, Esther Clayton, Istor Naich, Kyle S. Kawabata , Lalaine B. Villanueva, Lance K. Sugiyama, Leonida G. Lumantas, Lourdes B. Kono, Maria Mz Acevedo, Marlene M. Espinda, Michael C. Zampaga, Raymond T. Scott, Sally S.I. Lu, Sandra S. Kama, Sharilyn E.K. Souza, Tagumpay B. Garcia, Valeriana B. Domingo and Wai Heng Leong

5 YEARS: Angie O. Parangan, Di Zhong Lin, Ian H. Milley, Julieto A. Boniel, Mark J. V. Neo, Melissa K. Gonzalez, Reggie Molina, Rosetina Phillip-Dribo and Shane T. Blair

LEGEND:ORF: Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach ResortOWK: Outrigger Waikiki Beach ResortOEH: OHANA® Waikiki East by Outrigger®OMH: OHANA® Waikiki Malia by Outrigger®ESH: Embassy Suites by Hilton™-Waikiki Beach Walk®OBC: Holiday Inn Resort® Waikiki Beachcomber * Positions and properties listed are where hosts are currently

Seeking SandBows supportBy Kathy Foley

OUTRIGGER HAWAI‘I INVITATIONALVolunteers needed Saturday, March 182-3 per shift | Queen’s Beach, Waikīkī 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

University of Hawai‘i women’s beach volleyball Outrigger Hawai‘i Invitational takes place Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, at Queen’s Beach in Waikīkī. The 5th ranked UH Sandbows are host to Nebraska (Friday at 2 p.m.), Florida State (Friday at 4:30 p.m.), Utah (Saturday at 10:30 a.m.), Arizona (Saturday at 1 p.m.) and USC (Saturday at 4:45 p.m.)

As sponsor, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts will host an activation tent on Saturday, and we need your help. Volunteers will encourage spectators to take a picture and post it on social media with #outriggerresorts. In return, spectators receive a free OZONE eco-bag. Not only is this a fun

volunteer opportunity, you receive this specially-designed T-shirt (men’s and women’s styles) and food and drink to keep you hydrated and happy! Email kathysb@outrigger.com by Wednesday, March 15, with your preferred shift and T-shirt size.

OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT “I recently had the pleasure of bringing a group of Australian Cheerleaders and Dancers to your gorgeous hotel during the 8th and 14th February 2017. “I wanted to write and share my experience with you. “I originally contacted the Outrigger Group and was given Gay Shinbara as my contact. I was bringing approx. 100 people with me and I didn’t know where to start on booking accommodation however Gay was absolutely amazing and assisted me throughout the booking experience. On accepting and signing off on the accommodation contract Gay turned me over to Gwen Boyce from the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort to manage the booking. “Where do I start when talking about Gwen? She has been absolutely amazing in assisting me with everything I needed to do to make this an unforgettable trip. I am not a Travel agent but Gwen explained everything to me and made sure I knew what I needed to do. She was absolutely amazing and nothing was too much trouble for her. She is an immense asset to the Outrigger Group and is the reason we will continue to return to the Outrigger on future tours. Gwen made everything easy for me and I cannot thank her enough. “The organisation on check in was amazing and the small touches such as having refreshments for a very weary travel

group was so warmly received by the group that it just added a great atmosphere to the hotel from the moment we entered. “All of your team we came in contact with were so friendly and helpful offering great service and hospitality everywhere we went. “I recently decided to become an accredited Travel Agent and work in Cheerleading and Dance Tours for Australian groups looking to travel to Hawaii and mainland USA. I will definitely be looking at sending the tours to an Outrigger property due to the amazing service we received from the start of our booking through to the end of the trip. “Please pass on my sincerest thanks to all of your team for their fabulous help in making this group trip a massive success.”Camilla NalderMaitland, NSW Australia Gwen Boyce

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Chamorro Month celebratedBy Jacqueline Carter

Biba Mes Chamoru! Discover the native roots and indigenous culture of our island, as we celebrate Chamorro Month, Mes Chamorro. Outrigger Guam Beach Resort guests are invited to “Explore the Island of Guahan,” showcased in our lobby for the entire month of March. Guests can learn about Guam’s history and escape into the rich traditional culture and heritage of the Pacific. Under multiple forms of colonialism, the traditions and customs of Chamorro culture still lives on proudly for over 4,000 years. From artifacts to artwork, we celebrate the people and the history of the island. The lobby will showcase two exhibits displaying art pieces from local artists of The Guam Gallery of Art and Chamorro Artists Association and museum exhibition pieces from the cultural group Sagan Kotturan Chamoru of the Chamoru Cultural Center. On March 3, Outrigger Guam Beach Resort hosted an Opening Ceremony for Chamorro Month. The lobby was filled with music, dancing and food as artists, exhibitors and guests enjoyed the festivities. As Chamorro Month continues, the spirit, history and culture of the island will be celebrated.

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Singaporean media meet the real ‘Kaiviti’ (Aboriginal Fijian) By Donna Parkin

Far Right: Siva Shankar. Left: Meli Titoko (FCI sales manager), Wei Loong (Seth), Benjamin Neo and Marissa Mir. Top left: Phui Yin Siew (Peiying) and Steven Andrews

Students learn the ropes at Outrigger Guam Beach ResortBy Clarissa Sacla

HR hosts JFK students to lunch at the Palm Café, complete with the “Birthday Cadence” experience

The Outrigger Guam Beach Resort hosted four students from the John F. Kennedy (JFK) High School’s Job Shadow Program Feb. 28 and March 1. The students are part of the Lodging Management Program (LMP) and ProStart® (culinary), both provide students at the secondary level (juniors and seniors) with education and training for jobs in tourism, hotel, restaurant management and culinary arts. The job shadow program provides students with brief hands-on experience in actual work settings.

LMP students, Keoni Manglona and Katelyn Villamayor, were introduced to front office, recreation and housekeeping operations, while ProStart® students, Harry Lee and Kristine Fajardo, immersed themselves in the service and food preparation side of food and beverage. All four eleventh graders have aspirations to pursue their career choices after high school graduation. The students are to make presentations of their job shadow experience March 14 at their school, inviting all businesses that participated in the project.

JFK LMP and ProStart® students with the food and beverage team and a guest

A safari up the Sigatoka River to visit authentic Fijian villages was one of the highlights of a visit to Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Castaway Island, Fiji by a media group from Singapore representing Sethlui.com and August Man Magazine. Utilising the new direct twice-weekly Fiji Airlines SIN/NAN service, media guests Siva Shankar, Wei Loong, Benjamin Neo, Marissa Mir and Phui Yin Siew experienced a day in the life of the real ‘kaiviti’ – people from Fiji – taking part in a kava ceremony and experiencing the lush jungle of the Sigatoka Valley. While staying at Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort the group also attended a traditional Fijian Sunday church service and later relaxed at the resort’s award-winning Bebe Spa Sanctuary. They also enjoyed a hosted dinner at the resort’s Ivi Restaurant, recently voted Best Visitor Dining Experience at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. From Castaway Island, Fiji the group enjoyed a dolphin safari and a laid-back blue water experience at Cloud 9, Fiji’s only two-level, offshore floating platform complete with a bar and a wood-fired pizza oven. A guided snorkel tour of house reef, part of Castaway’s coral planting and reef conservation program, highlighted Outrigger’s commitment to preserving the environment.

Another culinary high point of their trip to Fiji was dinner at the resort’s 1808 barefoot-in-the-sand restaurant where they enjoyed cuisine that reflected the fusion of Fijian, Asian and western influences which are the modern Fiji. Through this partnership, we hope to raise the awareness of Fiji as a destination in Singapore and Southeast Asian audiences.