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Knot Party Invitation

Oahu Wedding Association members! The Knot is throwing a fabulous party for wedding industry people, and you're invited! We hope to see you there.

Cocktails & Connections hosted by The Knot with Darbie Sherwood WHAT: Join us for fabulous cocktails, delicious treats and live music to keep you networking all night. Mingle with O'ahu's savviest wedding industry professionals and get a sneak peek at what's new at The Knot! WHEN: August 23 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. WHERE: YWCA of O'ahu Laniakea Center 1040 Richards Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Valet parking available Space is limited so RSVP by August 18!

 

Wedding vendors, if you haven’t registered already for “Cocktails & Connections” hosted by The Knot, please do so today!  This cocktail party is open to all wedding vendors (advertisers and non-advertisers)!  Space is limited, so please RSVP today!

Click here to register  http://www.theknot.com/RSVP/Oahu2011

OWA Needs Your Pictures!

The Oahu Wedding Association is designing the artwork for our 2011 marketing campaign, and we'd LOVE for you to be a part of it!

We're looking for original images that capture the essence of having a Hawaii wedding on Oahu, and if you have the right image, it may be featured in our print ads, website, and other ad media! To participate, simply email OWA Director of Marketing Eric Mansperger for image specs and other information. Having your image in our magazine ads, online presence, and other media is a great way of getting your name out and adding another quality "client" to your portfolio!

This invitation is for all OWA members, not just photographers! So wedding coordinators, videographers, DJs, florists, designers, etc., if you have the right picture, we'd love for you to submit it!

REMINDER: No general meeting this month, and Happy Holidays!

OWA members: Just a friendly reminder that there will be no general meeting this month, but you are invited to the monthly board meeting on December 28, 6pm at the Willows Restaurant. If you plan to attend, please email OWA President Eugene Kam to RSVP. Come give your input as the new board begins planning the direction of your association for the new year!

Have a Merry Christmas and an unforgettable New Year!

Seminar Invitation: "Clear Vision" with DeWitt Jones, November 19, Honolulu Design Center

OWA members, here is another great educational opportunity for you to consider.

MPI AC Evening With DeWitt Jones ~ REVISED FORMAT AND REDUCED PRICING By popular demand we have changed the format of the networking portion of this fantastic event to a HEAVEY PUPU reception from a dinner and we are offering this incredable and inspirational program at a dramaticly reduced rate ! "Clear Vision" With DeWitt Jones Do you have the right lens? Does your mind's eyes have the right perspective? one that will allow you to find a creative solution and to bring that creativity into every part of your life? Join us with DeWitt Jones, world class lecturer and one of America's top photojournalists, with 20 years serving National Geographic, as he shares his knowledge of the creative process using the art of photography as a metaphor for the art of life. Come and enjoy an evening of professional education and development with friends and colleauges . . .A truley uniquely rewarding and insightful opportunity! Location:Honolulu Design Center & Cupola Theatre Agenda: 5:00- 5:30 pm Registration & site tours of the Honolulu Design Center and their vivid event space 5:30 - 6:30 pm No-Host Cocktails, Heavy Pupus & Industry Networking Reception Followed by brief Chapter Updates & Introductions 6:30pm -7:25pm Keynote "CLEAR VISION" With DeWitt Jones, Cupola Events Theatre 7:30pm Post Event Meet & Greet with Dewit Jones and your colleauges, more Pupus & Bar *Members who bring a planner will BOTH be entered into a raffle for special prizes for both. REGISTER BY NOVEMEBR 15TH AND BE ENTERED TO WIN A DEWITT JONES PRINT! REDUCED FEES: All attendees $50.00 November 19, 2010 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Hawaiian Time The Honolulu Design Center 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814 USA Event Registration Member Fee $50.00 Non-Member Fee $50.00 Student Fee $50.00 View Event Summary View Event Agenda November 17, 2010 Please respond by clicking one of the buttons below

2011 OWA Board of Directors: Qualifications & Duties

With elections for the 2011 Board of Directors to occur at the upcoming Holiday Party on November 30, it's a good time to review the qualifications and duties of each position:

PRESIDENT: The President shall:

• preside at all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors;
• call special meetings as requested by the Board of Directors or membership;
appoint all committees to perform state-wide activities;
• and perform such other duties pertaining to the office as defined by corporation law or parliamentary custom.

VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at meetings of the Association and Board of Directors and shall perform the duties usually vested upon a presiding officer. The Vice President will also:

• oversee the annual elections and chair the Membership Committee; and
• shall have such other powers and duties as may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

SECRETARY: The Secretary shall:

keep a record of official membership of the Association;
• issue membership certificates;
• attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and all annual or special meetings of the Association;
• keep a record of attendance and proceedings of such meetings in the form of minutes which shall be available to any member of the Association;
• be custodian of the permanent records of the Association;
• issue notices of all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors as required by these bylaws;
• perform such duties pertaining to the office as defined by corporate law or parliamentary custom.

TREASURER: The Treasurer shall:

be responsible for keeping of full and accurate financial records and books of account showing all receipts and disbursements of the Association, and for the preparation of all required financial data (including taxes);
• be responsible for the collection of dues, fees and assessments of the Association, and deposit of all monies and other valuable effects of the Association in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors;
• present financial statements and budget reports as requested at meetings of the Association or Board of Directors;
• responsible for all disbursements of the association as cosigned by the President;
• perform such duties pertaining to the office as defined by corporate law or parliamentary custom. Upon retention of the services of an accountant, the Treasurer will work directly with the CPA in all financial matters.

3 MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES: Committees will consist of:

• WEBSITE;
• MEMBERSHIP (including Directory and Nominating);
• MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS;
• COMMUNITY SERVICE;
• and such other committees as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

Chairpersons of these committees shall report to the Vice President, and will be responsible for implementing plans and activities that will further the goals of the Association in their respective areas. There will be 3 total members elected to the committee.

If you are interested in serving on the 2011 board of directors, please let any of the current board members or OWA Past President Dave Miyamoto know as soon as possible.

It's Holiday Party Time!

Oahu wedding professionals, it's that time of year again! It's time for Oahu's most influential wedding association to throw its annual Holiday Party! This year's theme is RED, and it will be held on Tuesday, November 30, starting at 6pm at The Waterfront at Aloha Tower.

Why come?

• An original menu prepared by Chai's Island Bistro;
• Delicious cocktails by The Waterfront;
• Fabulous desserts by OWA Member Cake Creations;
• Decor & ambiance by Audiohawaii; OWA Member Terrie Easley Designs; Royal Party Rentals; OWA Member Les Saisons; OWA Member Royal Party Rentals; and OWA Member Hawaii Tents & Events;
• Limo Service by Kahala Limo;
• Sound & DJ services by Exquisite Entertainment;
• And more!

Of course, don't forget the great networking and fun! Because the theme for this party is RED, everyone is encouraged to wear red to this party!

OWA Members: RSVP by noon on November 29 to get the advance price of $35 for you and an associate for your company! Non-member guests are $40 in advance. All guests (member & non-member) will pay $40 at the door, so get your RSVPs in soon!

Members' & Special VIP Guests' RSVP & Payment:

Non-members' RSVP & Payment:

A portion of your investment goes to support a local charity during the holiday season!

Also, don't forget that elections for the 2011 Board of Directors happen at the meeting! YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. Please be there to make your voice count! Click here if you are interested in serving on the 2011 board and would like more information on the qualifications & duties for each position.

We'll see you at the Holiday Party!

Info on the OWA/NACE Hawaii Joint Meeting & Social, October 12

It's that time of year again!  Hawaii's two most influential wedding/special events organizations come together to throw their annual joint party and networking get-together for wedding & special event professionals!  Join us for an evening of great food, fun games, the annual Tabletop Design Contest, and much more!  This is your opportunity to expand your circle of colleagues by meeting members of both organizations and getting your name out.

Don't forget to bring LOTS of business cards.  You'll be passing them out all night!

Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu Suites 2255 Kalakaua Avenue Honoulu, HI 96815 Phone: 808-922-4422 Click Here for Map & Directions Click here to RSVP for special advance price of $40 per guest (NACE Hawaii members: Click here to register via NACE Hawaii's website)

Schedule of Events

3:30pm –	Designers & Teams to begin setting up in the Honolulu Suites
5:30pm –	Tabletop Design Contest Setup to conclude
6:00 pm –	Registration & Networking. Judging of tabletop designs to begin and continue through dinner.
6:45 pm –	Welcome of guests & audience Marino M. Regalado Certified Professional Master of Ceremonies Welcome & Brief Overview of Oahu Wedding Association Eugene Kam OWA President Welcome & Brief Overview by the Hawaii Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives Herb Yamamoto NACE Hawaii President Welcome by Mary Eichholtz & Doreen Nozoe Sheraton Waikiki
7:00 pm –	No-Host Cocktails & dinner. Tabletop Design Contest judging to continue.
7:45 pm –	Tabletop Design Contest judging to conclude. Votes to be tabulated by OWA & NACE Hawaii boards. Interactive Teambuilding Games by David Louis of Dynamic Sounds and Marino M. Regalado of Ninja Entertainment
8:30 pm –	Announcement of Tabletop Design Contest winners Awarding of prizes. Formal program concludes.

The Menu Farm to Plate Kai-inspired Family Style First Course Caesar Salad with hearts of romaine & chili pepper Garlic Dressing Hamakua Tomato and Maui surfing feta cheese salad Balsamic Dressing Tarragon compressed kunai watermelon salad With feta cheese & Shaved Prosciutto Artisan Breads Served with Hummus & Soft Butter Entree Kai Market "Signature" Slow-Cooked Braised Short Ribs Served with Glazed Baby Carrots with thyme & Lehua Honey-Glazed Molokai Sweet Potato Mash and Kai Market Living Wall Herbs Fresh Fish of the Day Poached with Big Island Vanilla & Owen Kaneshiro's Garlic & Gingered Bok Choy Pork Tenderloin With Fiji Stuffing Dessert Bread Pudding Beverage Royal Kona Coffee Regular & Decaffeinated Assorted Herbal Teas Assorted beers, wines, soft drinks, juices, and bottled water At an additional cost

We'll see you there!

Hawaii Wedding Designers: Info on the OWA/NACE Hawaii Tabletop Design Contest

It's that time of year again, where we challenge the best creative minds in the Hawaii wedding industry for a night of fun and friendly competition with the Second Annual OWA/NACE Hawaii Tabletop Design Contest! This year's contest will expand on last year's event to make it more fun, challenging, and creative!

This year's contest happens during the NACE Hawaii/OWA joint meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the Honolulu Suites at the Sheraton Waikiki. Setup begins at 3:30pm, with judging to begin at 6:00pm. This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, your talents, your team's talents, and have some fun in the process. Cash prizes for the top designs!

Here are the contest rules:

• Teams will consist of a minimum of two people and a maximum of four people. Team members may belong to more than one team (e.g., a florist may contribute her talents to more than one team, if it's okay with the designers involved).
• There is a $40 entry fee per team.
• Team identities will be kept secret during judging, in order to keep the judging impartial and objective.
• Designers will be creating designs for a table of 10 guests.
• The Sheraton Waikiki will supply a standard banquet round table, chairs, linen, china, silver, and glassware from their own house supply, but you are invited to bring in your own in order to achieve a more original look. If you want to use the Sheraton equipment, please submit a list of your needs to Eugene or Herb so that they can request the items from the venue. We will need your list no later than Monday, Oct. 4th.
• You may begin to load-in and set up at 3:30pm, and you have two hours to set up, from 3:30-5:30pm. All decor must be brought on location that day and taken down at the end of the event.
• Bringing in specialty items that will require access to the loading dock? Please advise Herb or Eugene so that the hotel can be notified.
• Set-up location is in the Honolulu Suites. Your table and material, if you requested it in advance, will be ready for you when you arrive.
• You are limited to a budget of $250.
• This year's theme is Green/Sustainability.
• Judging: Your peers (NACE Hawaii & OWA members) who attend the meeting that night will anonymously judge and vote for their favorite designs during cocktail hour and dinner. Judging will close at the end of dinner, and winners will be announced at the end of the night.

Cash prizes (and a year's worth of bragging rights) for winning teams!
 

Images courtesy DAVE MIYAMOTO & Co.

Start thinking of your designs and putting together your teams, then let us know! To register your team for the event, please contact your organization’s President:

• NACE Hawaii – Herb Yamamoto / herby@hawaiicaterers.com / 220-8465
• OWA – Eugene Kam / OWAPres@gmail.com / 228-4278

We look forward to your innovative and original designs!

Hawaii Wedding Pros, Mark Your Calendars: This month's OWA Meeting

This month's Oahu Wedding Association General Membership Meeting will be on September 28, 2010 at the lovely Bayer Estate in Aina Haina, HI. Mark your calendars to be there for our Photographer's Showcase, where OWA photographers will showcase their best work and tell you about recent trends in Hawaii wedding photography.

The meeting is from 6-9pm. Cost is $10 each, up to 2 people per company; each additional employee is at $15 per person.

In addition to the Photographer's Showcase, Craig Matsumoto with Streams Hawaii will provide musical entertainment. Joe Ho with Mystical Sounds Productions will provide audiovisual services. And come taste some new and fantastic wines courtesy of Tamura's Fine Wines & Liquors! Special thanks to Suze Mirikitani with the Bayer Estate for hosting us.

Keep an eye out for the Punchbowl invitation & RSVP soon! We look forward to seeing you!

August General Membership Meeting- Hard Rock Cafe August 31, 6:00pm

OWA is always read to rock.  This months meeting will be at the Hard Rock Cafe

6:00 Arrival & Networking

7:00 Guest speaker- Lynn Akagi with Allstate Life Insurance on cancer insurance.

Members  $10 each, up to 2 people per company; each additional employee is at $15 per person

Guests $15 each

Hope to see you there.