KAHULUI — Every year, the Maui Division devotes its DEB (Division Executive Board -- see more about the DEB on page 4!) meeting to recognize those members who make the union strong. The union depends on its members, who promote unionism within the workplace, and these members deserve the recognition and thanks of the union.

Meeting agenda 
On Wednesday March 21, 2018, Division Director Stephen Castro welcomed the night’s awardees amidst the other members and pensioners.

“It’s always an honor to recognize these individuals for their hard work. We talk about the names submitted and try to be as fair as possible,” said Castro.

But before all the recognizing could get underway, the Division welcomed politician Troy Hashimoto. Hashimoto, running for Souki’s vacated House seat, appealed to the attendees for ILWU’s endorsement in the upcoming election.

The award goes to... 
Recognition of Unit Chairperson Female: Estrella Untalan - Unit 2509 Four Seasons Resort, Lanai.

Baltazar - Unit 2520 Grand Wailea Resort and Spa 

Award for Outstanding Unit Bulletin Editor: Seini Dennis - Unit 2505 The Westin Maui 

Recognition of Most Outstanding Member (Perpetual Award): 

Female: Patricia Balderas - Unit 2506 Kaanapali Beach Hotel 

Male: John Simpliciano - Unit 2506 Kaanapali Beach Hotel 

Recognition of Retiree: 
Female: Nora Racoma - Unit 2306 Maui Pineapple Company 

Male: Benjamin Arcangel - Unit 2103 Pioneer Mill 

Recognition of Unit with 1 to 100 members: Unit 2508 Maui Eldorado AOAO 

Recognition of Unit with 101 to 300 members: Unit 2406 HC&D, Hawaiian Cement, Walker Industries, Maui Blocks Recognition of Unit with 301 or more members: Unit 2509 Four Seasons Resort, Lanai

Patricia Balderas from Unit 2506 Kaanapali Beach Hotel, center, accepting her award for Outstanding Member among other members from her unit. L-R: Wesley Medeiros, Division Director Stephen Castro, Balderas, Business Agent JerryBeth DeMello, and Clifford Paet.

Honoring our kupuna from the plantation days! At left is Nora Racoma from Unit 2306 Maui Pineapple Company and at right is Benjamin Arcangel from Unit 2103 Pioneer Mill. Further right is members from Unit 2505 Westin Maui L-R: Lourdes Rivera, Alex Ajolo and Mila Velasco

Mark Gonsalves accepting the award for Unit 2406.

Orlando DeLeon accepting the award on behalf of Unit 2508 Maui Eldorado AOAO.

Emmanuel “Manny” Baltazar, winner of Outstanding Unit Chair award for his union work at Unit 2520 Grand Wailea Resort and Spa, pictured at center holding his award. “Manny doesn’t let up when it comes to getting us involved,” said Shauvlin Balios from Grand Wailea Resort Retail. Back L-R: Christopher Barut, Balios, Henry Oandasan, Division Director Stephen Castro, Baltazar, Business Agent Stephen West, Ligaya Parilla. Front: Sally Abut, Precy Sanidad, Myla Onellion, Ian Angelo Madriga, Isaac Anthony Madriga, Eliza Baltazar, Remedios Valdez, Charles Andrion.