Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union elects Endo-Omoto to board of directors
Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union announced Darcy Endo-Omoto, vice president at Hawaiian Electric and executive advisor to the electric utility’s chief executive officer, was elected to serve on the credit union’s 9-member volunteer board of directors.
She has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience. Prior to joining Hawaiian Electric, Endo-Omoto was a partner at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel. She built throughout her career extensive experience in executive leadership, government relations, corporate strategy and public affairs.
Endo-Omoto has been a member of Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union for more than 28 years.
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New flights to US Pacific Northwest, Mountain West locations, Las Vegas service expands
Alaska Airlines Inc., which includes Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, is expanding seasonal service, offering new nonstop flights between Honolulu and Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Wash., among other adjustments.
Access between Hawai‘i and the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Mountain West expands in mid-December as Alaska Airlines becomes the only carrier to connect Honolulu with Boise and Spokane. Hawaiian Airlines also will increase seasonal capacity on existing routes to Las Vegas, including three new weekly flights during peak holiday and spring break periods between Honolulu and Las Vegas.
Hawaiian’s three-times-weekly winter Auckland service — which has operated since the COVID-19 pandemic — also is ending in November because of challenges of high fuel costs, soft demand recover in international Pacific markets, unfavorable exchange rates and evolving global travel trends.
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University of Hawai‘i president selected to College Football Playoff board
University of Hawaiʻi President Wendy Hensel will represent the Mountain West Conference on the College Football Playoff Board of Managers, one of the most influential leadership bodies in collegiate athletics.
Her appointment places Hensel among a select group of university presidents and chancellors from throughout the nation who oversee the governance and long-term direction of the College Football Playoff. The board — the governing body for the College Football Playoff with exclusive authority over major organizational matters — is composed of chief executive officers representing the 10 Football Bowl Subdivision conferences and University of Notre Dame.
Hensel will help guide major decisions related to the College Football Playoff, including governance, strategic direction and other significant matters affecting the future of college football.
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Free online professional development available in August for educators statewide
Educators throughout Hawaiʻi are invited to participate in the free online seventh annual Kapiʻolani Community College Summer Camp, a professional development conference Aug. 10-13, featuring 4 days of interactive online sessions that encourage collaboration, introduce new perspectives and connect participants with subject matter experts.
The conference covers topics such as instructional strategies, cultural insights, health and wellness and personal growth. Detailed descriptions of sessions and registration are available now. Questions can be sent to sumrcamp@hawaii.edu.
There will be no recordings or replays available.
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Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce to host annual Membership Pau Hana and General Meeting
Save the date and join Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce for its annual Pau Hana and General Meeting in August. The evening of celebration, connection and community is scheduled for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Bishop Museum, located at 1525 Bernice St., in Honolulu.
The chamber will reflect on the past year, welcome incoming members of its board of directors and look ahead to what’s next. Comedian Tony Solva emcees the meeting, which will also feature live music by Sonny Kapu. Dinner will will be provided by Taco Kelz, with craft cocktails and refreshments by Speakeasy Productions Hawai‘i
Longtime members or and those joining for the first time are welcome to celebrate another exciting year with the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce ‘ohana. Visit the chamber website for additional information and to reserve your seat today.
