The Hawaii Division held their annual Recognition Night festivities on February 11 at the beautifully decorated Union Hall. Members and retirees gathered for an evening of celebration and thanks. A thirty-five year tradition for the Big Island, the evening featured retirees, Local President Isaac Fiesta and Hawaii Division Director Richard Baker, both of whom are retiring this year.
Business Agent Delbert DeRego with Unit 1401-00, ML Macadamia Orchards, LP - Kau Division member Victoria Mattos and Unit Chairperson Juanita Pedra. Unit awarded with 100+ members.
Business Agent George Martin; Unit 1421-00 Sack ‘n Save (Downtown Hilo) Chairperson Noah Bennet-Drayer; Division Director Richard Baker, Jr. Unit awarded with 30-99 members.
Maui Division recognized Star Medeiros posthumously for over 30 years of service to the ILWU at its March 21, 2012 Division Executive Board meeting. Star was the Chair at Unit 2505 - The Westin Maui, and Westin Maui members joined Wesley to remember Star before a crowd of over 70 Maui leaders. (L-r) Zenaida Barut, Mila Valasco, Heidi Michel-Bunyard, Business Agent Jerrybeth De Mello, Wesley Medeiros, Business Agent Teddy Espeleta, Lourdes Rivera, and Alex Ajolo. Three other Westin members were also recognized that evening: Rivera for her outstanding unit leadership, and Michel-Bunyard and Lolohea Hong (not pictured) for being outstanding unit members.
Kauai Division held unit recognition awards for the first time in 2012, recognizing 2011’s outstanding Garden Island members for their participation and contributions to the ILWU. (L-r) Robert Costa of Unit 3514 - Mori Golf, Outstanding Leader from a unit with 51-99 members; Jon Garcia of Unit 3411 - Kauai Commercial Co., Outstanding Unit Chair - Male; Mia Pauletto of Unit 3515 - St. Regis Princeville, Outstanding Leader from a unit with 100+ members; Trudy Azeka of Unit 3511 - Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Outstanding Inspirational Leader - Female; Doreen Kua of Unit 3410 - Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Outstanding Leader of the Year; and Evelyn Javillonar of Unit 3516 - The Point at Poipu, Outstanding Unit Chair - Female. James Toledo (not pictured) of Unit 3409 - Kaui Trees & Palms was recognized as Outstanding Leader from a unit with 50 members and under.
Active Inspirational Leader of 2011, Mary Ann Abregano shares a moment with Oahu Division Business Agent Karl Lindo. Serving since the 1980’s, Lindo shared with event goers of Mary’s long involvement and historical knowledge of contract negotiations with Foodland.
Retired Inspirational Leader of 2011, Kauai Ohelo shares a smile with Oahu Division Business Agent Shane Ambrose. Kauai who worked at Dole Cannery, is known as a vocal participant in meetings and a musician who shares aloha at gatherings.
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