KAHULUI — On March 27, 2018 Maui Division members and pensioners sign-waved for Colleen Hanabusa and and attended the blessing of her new Maui campaign headquarters. To get involved reach out to Emmanuel “Manny” Baltazar, the PAC chair on Maui (Unit 2520 Grand Wailea).

First row L-R: Orlando De Leon, Railey Sagayaga, Sally Abut, Remy Valdez, Mariklyn Caluntad, Fe Cooper, Lourdes Velasco, Rosie Agdeppa , Cayetana Cortez, Amparo Pardo, Laureana Aceret, Lydia Coloma; Second row: Josie Baggao, Raymunda Ignacio, Rufina Peralta, Violeta Natividad, Hanabusa, Manny Baltazar, Zenaida Barut, Susan Burger, Kelly Ruidas, Ronald Siliado; Third row: Dixie Youts, Henry Oandasan, Stephen West, Stephen Castro, Eliseo Natividad, Steven Lee

Hawaii Division Around the Union Recognition Night

HILO — On Saturday February 10, 2018, Nani Mau Gardens filled with Hawaii Division’s members and their families, and ILWU officers to celebrate the units and members who encourage union involvement.

Outstanding Units
 1-29 members: Unit 1413 Big Island Toyota

30-99 members: Unit 1421 Foodland (Keaau Store)

100+ members for Tourism: Unit 1503 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

100+ members for General Trades: Unit 1402 Mauna Loa Macademia Nut Corp.

Pension Club 
Recognition Most New Members in 2017: Pepeekeo Pension Club (Barbara Hanog - President)

Most Active Club in 2017: Papaikou Pension Club (Nick Valledor - President)

Outstanding Retirees 
These individuals were recognized because even though they are retired, they are still active in their old units and the union as a whole.

Mary “Swanee” Rillanos - Unit 1503 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel James Moeller - Unit 1518 Hapuna Beach Hotel.

Business Agents Tristie Licoan and Michael Dela Cruz with Hawaii Division Director Elmer Gorospe.

Unit 1518 Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel recently-retired Unit Chair James Moeller, Acting Unit Chair Syvell DeRego, retired unit member Frankie Pang.

Unit 1421 Foodland Keaau Unit Chair Jennifer Yadao at left. On right is Barbara Hanog, president of Pepeekeo Pension Club.

Unit Big Island Toyota L-R: Gregory Wagner Jr., Unit Secretary Dorothy Carr, Aaron Kimoto, Lawrence Cabral, Business Agent George Martin. Back: Hawaii Division Director Elmer Gorospe

Members of Unit 1402 Mauna Loa Macademia Nut Corp. accepting their award on stage.

State Representative Richard Onishi waves to the audience. He was one of several Big Island state legislators in attendance.