2008 OCC Centennial Celebration 5-1-2008
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2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The Rev. Rici Conger, center, blessed the Outrigger Canoe Club on its 100th birthday on May 1, 2008, including the new sign at the front entrance. Assisting with the blessing were President Tom McTigue, Vice President Goff Graf, Centennial Committee Chair Glenna Wong and General Manager Mike Ako.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The Rev. Rici Conger blesses the street entry to the Outrigger Canoe Club on its 100th birthday.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The Rev. Rici Conger blesses the street entry and to the Outrigger Canoe Club on its 100th birthday.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Outrigger Canoe Club Board Member Geoff Graf welcomed members and guests to the Club.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Outrigger Canoe Club President Tom McTigue addressed members, stressing two important elements of our Club--family and the perpetuation of Hawaiian water sports. He declared Outrigger the finest ocean sports club in the world.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Cathy Ostrem and Hawaiian language expert Puakea Nogelmeier. Nogelmeier coined the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs centennial motto, "Hoe Waʻa Mau". He explained its relevance to both past and future . . . "paddle the canoe forever."
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Recognized as members who have belonged to the Outrigger Canoe Club the longest were Bill Barnhart (blue shirt--80 years) and Thad Ekstrand (next to him--78 years). Other long-time members are Neal Ifversen, front; and Past Presidents Ben Cassiday and Rab Guild, back right.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The OCC Halau performed a hula kahiko to the chanting of Cathy Ostrem and Dodi Holmes as members rimmed the Lobby.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The OCC Halau performed a hula kahiko to the chanting of Cathy Ostrem and Dodi Holmes as members rimmed the Lobby.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Outrigger Canoe Club members gather for the opening ceremony of the Clubʻs Centennial.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Members watch the opening ceremony for the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs 100th Birthday.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Members watch the opening ceremony for the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs 100th Birthday.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Members watch the opening ceremony for the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs 100th Birthday.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Pam Anderson and Robbie Ostrem.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Joy and Bill Barnhart. Barnhart has been a member for 80 years, joining on January 1, 1928.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Merrill Johnston, Renee Hampton, Elizabeth Knoke.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Michael Haig, Wendell Brooks Jr., Hal Henderson and Mike McCabe.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Jen Bossert, Siana and Ariana Hunt.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Jen Bossert, LIz Perry, Siana and Ariana Hunt.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Long-time members Thad Ekstrand, Neal Ifversen, Peter Balding and Ruby Ifversen.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Jane Lipp, Barbara Del Piano, Billy Winer.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Laura Williams and Emilie Williams.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The Rev. Rici Conger gave a ceremonial blessing, emphasizing the tradition of the Club. "Itʻs not often that we are able to carry on a tradition such as the mission of the Outrigger Canoe Club and I believe it has been an honor; for by doing this, we have all been able to contribute to the history of Hawaii, especially in the realm of sports. We have been fortunate to have had past leaders who had the vision and dream to form a club that would perpetuate the sport of surfing and canoeing. And now, with current leadership, the dreams live on and have expanded to many more sports and events."
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
President Tom McTigue and the Rev. Rici Conger untied the maile lei inviting members into the Outrigger Canoe Club.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The Rev. Rici Conger blesses the Outrigger Canoe Club on its 100th birthday.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
President Tom McTigue invited members enter the Club and toast the Club with a glass of champagne in special Outrigger centennial flutes.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Plumeria lei were ready for gifting.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Gloria Henderson offers a plumeria lei to a member.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Ben Cassiday, Kim Heyer, Rab Guild and Gerri Pedesky.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The Teves Trio serenaded members during the ceremony.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Toasting the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs 100th birthday are Betty Berry, seated; Richard Berry and Launa Love.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
A birthday toast from Vicki Reisner, Glenna Wong and Gloria Henderson.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Steve and Patricia Gilley
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Yvonne Hodgins and Lala Black.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Todd Dickey and Diane Ramstead.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
John Craft, Jan Clark, Alyce Craft.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Carol and Bob Vieira.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Ann, David, Sylvia and Mark Buck.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Vic Jr., Florence and Vic Hemmy Sr.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Gail and Paul Dolan
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Brownie Williams and Keanuenue Rochlen.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs Board of Directors gather around the Clubʻs 100th birthday cake. From left: Geoff Graf, Wendell Brooks Jr., Liz Perry, Marc Haine, Stephany Sofos, Mike Cote, Steve Torkildson, Greg Moss, David Buck and Tom McTigue.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Food and Beverage Director Dickson Alvarado and Outrigger president Tom McTigue light candles for the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs 100th birthday celebration.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
The oldest and youngest at the Outrigger Canoe Clubʻs birthday celebration helped to blow out the candles: Sylvia Buck and Bill Barnhart.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Outrigger Canoe Club president Tom McTigue cuts the first piece of cake.
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
2008 Outrigger Centennial Celebration
Stephany Sofos shows off the Outriggerʻs Centennial birthday cake.