Facilitators between Hickam Air Force Base and the Community

March, 2010

Dear Friends of Hickam Member:

Thank you for renewing your commitment in 2010 to Friends of Hickam, Inc. (“FOH”.)

FIRST, I would like to introduce your 2010 Officers and Directors for FOH. They are:
President : Gwen Omori, Gwen Omori Designs
V-President : Bruce Shewalter, Office Pavilion/Contract Furnishers of Hawaii, Inc.
Secretary : Leslie Cho, Ala Moana Hotel
Treasurer : Kyle Nakamura, Tunista Pacific Rim
Directors : Dan Dung, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Dwayne Fujitani, Horizon Lines
Quan Nguyen, Papa Johns
Tony Ramos, Retired
Nora Ruebrook, Omega

SECOND, many thanks to those members who attended the New Member Orientation
and Member Reception. I would like to also welcome the 9 new FOH members into
our organization. They are:

Kehau Amorin: Aqua Hotels & Resort, Sr. Sales Manager
Sponsor, Leslie Cho
Alexander P. Bell: Ampco Systems Parking, Branch Mgr.
Sponsor, Anthony Ramos
Edwin Kini: Cornerstone Dairy Distributors, Director of Sales & Operations
Sponsor, Newton Wong
David Lee: David Lee Associates, LLC, Owner
Sponsor, Lance Terayama
Sean Fujii: CQ Communications, Inc, Sales Mgr.
Sponsor, Richard Serikaku
David Falls: Hickam Community Housing, Actus Lend Lease, Project Director
Sponsor, Stuart Chun
Robert Isonaga: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage of Hawaii, Mortgage Broker
Sponsor, Stuart Chun
Leslie Wong: Independent Insurance Agent
Sponsor, Stuart Chun
Douglas Goto: Pacific Guardian Life Insurance
Sponsor, Stuart Chun

THIRD, this year, with the many changes going on at Hickam Air Force Base, your participation in our FOH activities and events will be more important than ever. With the limitation on the membership into the FOH, and with the increasing number of applicants that have to be turned away, the Board will be keeping track of the participation and contribution of each member throughout the year to confirm your commitment to the mission and purpose of FOH. In this regard, I also plan to acknowledge one or more members with the “President Award”. The President Award member is one who has participated and attended the majority of FOH and Hickam functions for the year. I hope all of you will achieve this award.

FOURTH, a copy of our 2010 Member Handbook was emailed to you. The Handbook has been updated and includes a wealth of information on the FOH and the benefits of being a member.

FIFTH, an informational brochure on Joint Basing which was passed out at the New Member Orientation it was also emailed. This will give you an insight on the Pearl Harbor – Hickam Joint Base plan.

FINALLY, please visit this website to be up to date on Friends of Hickam and our schedule of events.

I plan to communicate bimonthly via email to the membership. Please feel free to address the Board via the website or at our monthly Board meetings. These meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please email us to find out the location.

Aloha,
Gwen Omori
President, FOH









Dear Friends of Hickam Member:

Thank you for renewing your commitment in 2010 to Friends of Hickam, Inc. (“FOH”.)

FIRST, I would like to introduce your 2010 Officers and Directors for FOH. They are:
- President : Gwen Omori, Gwen Omori Designs
- V-President : Bruce Shewalter, Office Pavilion/Contract Furnishers of Hawaii, Inc.
- Secretary : Leslie Cho, Ala Moana Hotel
- Treasurer : Kyle Nakamura, Tunista Pacific Rim
- Directors:  Dan Dung, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
                       Dwayne Fujitani, Horizon Lines                                                                                                 Quan Nguyen, Papa Johns
                       Tony Ramos, Retired
                       Nora Ruebrook, Omega

SECOND, many thanks to those members who attended the New Member Orientation
and Member Reception. I would like to also welcome the 9 new FOH members into
our organization. They are:
- Kehau Amorin: Aqua Hotels & Resort, Sr. Sales Manager
  Sponsor, Leslie Cho
- Alexander P. Bell: Ampco Systems Parking, Branch Mgr.
  Sponsor, Anthony Ramos
- Edwin Kini: Cornerstone Dairy Distributors, Director of Sales & Operations
  Sponsor, Newton Wong
- David Lee: David Lee Associates, LLC, Owner
  Sponsor, Lance Terayama
- Sean Fujii: CQ Communications, Inc, Sales Mgr.
  Sponsor, Richard Serikaku
- David Falls: Hickam Community Housing, Actus Lend Lease, Project Director
  Sponsor, Stuart Chun
- Robert Isonaga: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage of Hawaii, Mortgage Broker
  Sponsor, Stuart Chun
- Leslie Wong: Independent Insurance Agent
  Sponsor, Stuart Chun
- Douglas Goto: Pacific Guardian Life Insurance
  Sponsor, Stuart Chun

THIRD, this year, with the many changes going on at Hickam Air Force Base, your participation in our FOH activities and events will be more important than ever. With the limitation on the membership into the FOH, and with the increasing number of applicants that have to be turned away, the Board will be keeping track of the participation and contribution of each member throughout the year to confirm your commitment to the mission and purpose of FOH. In this regard, I also plan to acknowledge one or more members with the “President Award”. The President Award member is one who has participated and attended the majority of FOH and Hickam functions for the year. I hope all of you will achieve this award.

FOURTH, a copy of our 2010 Member Handbook was emailed to you. The Handbook has been updated and includes a wealth of information on the FOH and the benefits of being a member.

FIFTH, an informational brochure on Joint Basing which was passed out at the New Member Orientation it was also emailed. This will give you an insight on the Pearl Harbor – Hickam Joint Base plan.

FINALLY, please visit this website to be up to date on Friends of Hickam and our schedule of events.

I plan to communicate bimonthly via email to the membership. Please feel free to address the Board via the website or at our monthly Board meetings. These meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Please email us to find out the location.

Aloha,
Gwen Omori
President, FOH


Friends of Hickam Mission Statement:
The members of the Friends of Hickam will serve as facilitators between Hickam Air Force Base and the community. We seek to support, promote and foster favorable relations with those associated with the USAF and Hickam Air Force Base

WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP, SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OF FRIENDS OF HICKAM INC.

Base Speed Limit Reminder

Most of us are not aware of the speed limit before entering and exiting the main gate. A member received a citation entering the main clocked by radar going 32 MPH in a 15 MPH speed zone. Now we know that the jurisdiction and boundary for Hickam starts at curve as you come off of H1 and proceed under the pedestrian overpass. There is a posted speed limit of 15 MPH for that approach to the main gate. Likewise, while exiting the main gate the posted speed limit is 30 MPH until you are past the pedestrian overpass. Cell phone use while driving a vehicle is also
prohibited while operating a moving vehicle on the base. Please be observant of traffic regulations at Hickam.
                                                 

Very Important Reminders and UPDATES

We ask that the contact information be used for Friends of Hickam Inc. business only.

Our liaison with Hickam Air Force Base is Philip Breeze of the Public Affairs Office. If possible, please address your questions or inquiries to a board member before contacting Philip. 

Use your privilege as a member to visit the base… enjoy the facilities and join our Air Force friends.

This privilege has been extended to us by the Wing Commander, Colonel Tuck and we are his guests on Hickam AFB. Be courteous at all times. Please follow all rules, regulations and applicable laws including posted speed limits.

Of special importance is THE RECENT RULE RESTRICTING THE USE OF CELL PHONES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON BASE.