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Volume 1, Issue 12November 2005<strong>News@</strong>SPECIALEDITION<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Travel</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Management</strong>Dean’s MessageAlohaWelcome to this specialissue <strong>of</strong> our newsletter devotedto our recent Legacycelebration. The eveningwas an outstanding success.We very much appreciatehaving the major travel andtourism stakeholders joinus for this event.On behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Travel</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Management</strong>I wish to thank allsponsors and contributorsfor their very generous supportour school. I also wishto sincerely thank ouralumni for their continuingsupport and efforts in makingthis evening an outstandingsuccess. Without the alumniit would be difficult for us t<strong>of</strong>und some <strong>of</strong> our special programs.The evening was an excellentway to recognize the significantcontributions PeterSchall has made to our industryin general and to the TIM<strong>School</strong> in particular. Peter’srole as Chair <strong>of</strong> our AdvisoryCouncil is important in helpingthe school to move forwardand we are very happythat he has agreed to continueworking with us.The evening helped establishthe Peter Schall Scholarshipin Resort <strong>Management</strong> andthe TIM Annual Resort <strong>Management</strong>Lecture Series,which also is being supportedby Hilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Village.We look forward to nextyear's event as we celebrate40 years <strong>of</strong> leadership andplan for 40 years <strong>of</strong> continuedexcellence.With warm regards,Walter JamiesonTIM <strong>School</strong> Annual EventHonors Hotel “Legacy” andRaises $60,000 for ProgramsInside this issue:TIM Students “Work”LegacyLegacy Honoree PeterSchallAlumni Hall <strong>of</strong> HonorInducted234Music Student Performs 4<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Theatre andDance EntertainsMahalo to Sponsors 5Mahalo to AuctionDonors56Acknowledgements 6Over 300 guests and supporters<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Hawaii</strong>’s <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Travel</strong><strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Management</strong> honoredretired Hilton executivePeter H. Schall on November1 at the <strong>School</strong>’s“Seventh Annual Celebratea Legacy in Tourism” fundraisingevent held at theHilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>an VillageBeach Resort & Spa’s CoralBallroom. Over $60,000was raised for scholarships,Gary Seibert, Michelle Schall, Peter Schall, David & Wendie McClain, Charlotte Schallmentorship programs,awards and the development<strong>of</strong> a Resort <strong>Management</strong>and Planning curriculum.Each year, the <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Travel</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> <strong>Management</strong>and itsalumni association,TIM International,Inc., pay tribute to anindividual who hasmade significant andlong-term contributionsto the travel industry.Peter Schall,this year’s honoree,recently retired assenior vice president(cont. p2)
Volume 1, Issue 12 Page 2Legacy Event (continued)TIM graduates, now working at StarwoodResorts—Victoria Peters, Marimichael Walker,Lauren Rawlins<strong>of</strong> Hilton’s <strong>Hawaii</strong> region,and managing director forthe Hilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Village.Schall’s vast contributionsto <strong>Hawaii</strong>’s visitor industryspanned nearly 20years.TIM International also inductedClass <strong>of</strong> ’79 graduateDean T. Nakasone into itsAlumni Hall <strong>of</strong> Honor.Forty-two TIM students,dressed in their businessbest, came out to help at theLegacy event greeting andregistering guests, assistingTIM Students took advantage<strong>of</strong> the opportunityto meet andmingle with thetourism industry’stop executives andsupporters as theyprovided managementsupport.The event showcasedentertainmentprovided bystudents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong><strong>Hawaii</strong>’s<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>Music and the<strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Theatreand Dance.Other performersincludedHalau Hula ‘OHokulani andthe Hilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>anVillageGuards.In attendance atthis year’s Legacywith auction set-up andsales and soliciting luckynumber donations. Thankyou to the following studentsfor volunteering theirevent were past “Legacy inTourism” honorees TIM<strong>School</strong> Dean EmeritusChuck Y. Gee, Mr. JohnBrogan and GovernorGeorge Ariyoshi. Otherpast honorees include Mr.Robert H. Burns, AmbassadorL.W. “Bill” and Mrs.Jean Lane and Dr. RichardR. Kelley.Dean Nakasone, Ernest NishizakiTIM Students “Work” Legacy Eventtime and their managementand marketing skills to makethe 2005 Legacy fundraisingevent a success!TIM Students tookadvantage <strong>of</strong> theopportunity tomeet and minglewith the tourismindustry’s topexecutives andsupporters.LEGACY VOLUNTEERSDanielle Adams, VenusBravo, Catherine Casio,Donna Chan, YuyunChang, Sandy Chiu, EmilyChung, Kyung Min Chung,Samantha Couper, ShaiyanneDar, Dan Farmer,Wing Nga Fung, SarahMing Kar Ho, Ivan Hou,Jacquie Jensen, HanakoKawada, Jeremy Ke, JesslynKwa, Pearly Lai, KathyLam, Pei Hsuan Lee(Peggy), Kristin Maus,Alex Milski, Rena Nishikawa,Orie Onchi, KatieRusk, Kayla Sakumoto,Stefanie Schroeder, AlexShortsleeve, Kory Strona,Michiko Tachibana, MarieWatanabe, Candy Wong,Gary Wong, Andrea Young
Volume 1, Issue 12 Page 32005 Legacy Honoree, Peter H. SchallLegacy honoree, Peter H.Schall, graciously acceptedhis award before 300 distinguishedguests and TIM<strong>School</strong> supporters at theCelebrate a Legacy in Tourismevent held on Nov. 1.Longtime friend andfellow German countryman,Hans Strasser entertainedguests withstories <strong>of</strong> Peter and hisimpact on the hotelscene in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. FormerHilton employeesErika Lacro and KawehiSellers, both now workingat the TIM <strong>School</strong>,shared how they wereinspired by Peter andhis leadership style.Peter began his career atHilton and is a 46-yearveteran <strong>of</strong> the hospitalityindustry. Recentlyretired as Senior VicePresident <strong>Hawaii</strong> Regionfor Hilton HotelsCorporation, Peter oversawthe general operations<strong>of</strong> Hilton’s hotelsin <strong>Hawaii</strong> which consists<strong>of</strong> the 2,860-roomHilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Village,the 1,240-room HiltonWaikoloa Village on <strong>Hawaii</strong>’sBig Island, and the313-room DoubletreeAlana Hotel-Waikiki.As Managing Director, Peterwas directly responsibleHans StrasserRen Hirose, Peter Schall, Dean Walter Jamiesonfor the Hilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>anVillage, the largest hotelin the Hilton Hotels Corporationchain <strong>of</strong> hotels.Schall joined Hilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>anVillage in 1986 andheld the position <strong>of</strong> GeneralManager until 1994.During that time, he wasresponsible for the successfulcompletion <strong>of</strong> the$100 million master planarchitectural renewal <strong>of</strong>this world-class resort.Subsequently he wasnamed Area Vice President,then Senior VicePresident. Most recentlyhe further re-positionedthe resort with the addition<strong>of</strong> Kalia Tower; includingthe world-classMandara Spa(independently ownedand operated), and theBishop Museum Collectionat the <strong>Hawaii</strong>anArts and Culture Center.In addition to his dutiesat the Hilton, Peter foundthe time to serve on numerouscommunityboards such as the <strong>Hawaii</strong>BusinessRoundtable,theWaikiki ImprovementAssociation,the AlohaFestivals, the<strong>Hawaii</strong> HotelAssociation,the Friends<strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>Charities andthe Native<strong>Hawaii</strong>anHospitalityAssociation.His dedication,passionand belief inthe success<strong>of</strong> the hospitalityindustryin <strong>Hawaii</strong>remain evenafter his retirement.Hecurrentlyserves as the chairman <strong>of</strong>the TIM <strong>School</strong> AdvisoryCouncil. His influenceand leadership continueto shape the industry.Mahalo for your outstandingcontributionand service. CongratulationsPeter!“His dedication, passionand belief in thesuccess <strong>of</strong> the hospitalityindustry in<strong>Hawaii</strong> remain evenafter his retirement.”Peter SchallKawehi Sellers talks abouther mentor Peter Schall
Volume 1, Issue 12 Page 5<strong>University</strong> Students Entertain at LegacyA talented cast <strong>of</strong> performersfrom the Univer-sity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>Theatre & Dance providedthe evening’s entertainment.The selectgroup <strong>of</strong> undergraduateand graduate studentspresented their diverserepertoire <strong>of</strong> dance andtheatrical selections whileguests dined. Thank youto the evening’s performers!Ellen Cho, Tiana Debell,Sarah Hartley, Cielle Kiewit,Allison Lee, ArturoMariano, Amy Miner,Tamie Onchi, KiplinnSagmiller, Robert Wyllieand Marissa YogiMahalo to Our SponsorsYour generous support made this event a success!GoldConrad Hong KongFirst <strong>Hawaii</strong>an BankGroup 70 International Inc.<strong>Hawaii</strong>an TelcomHilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Village Beach Resort & SpaOutrigger Enterprises, Inc.San Francisco Hilton & TowersThe Waldorf=AstoriaUnited AirlinesSilverLegacy Honoree Peter Schallposes with Mistress <strong>of</strong> CeremoniesMiss <strong>Hawaii</strong> Malika DudleyChuck Gee, David McClainAlcon & AssociatesCades Schutte LLPContinental AirlinesHalekulani CorporationHarrah’s Las Vegas<strong>Hawaii</strong> Hotel & Lodging Association<strong>Hawaii</strong> Prince Hotel Waikiki & Golf Club<strong>Hawaii</strong> Visitors & Convention BureauHilton Las VegasHTH CorporationHyatt Regency WaikikiKitty Hawk, Inc.Marriott International, Inc.NCL AmericaOutrigger Enterprises, Inc.Remedy Intelligent StaffingStarwood Hotels & Resorts/Kyo-Ya Co. Ltd.Raina Matsui, Valerie Chinen, Marie Kumabe
Volume 1, Issue 12 Page 6Mahalo Nui Loa to Our Auction DonorsAla Moana HotelAla Moana Shopping CenterAloha AirlinesBead It Inc.Better BrandsBig City DinerBig Island CandiesBora Bora Nui Resort & SpaCastle Resorts & HotelsCenterplateConrad Hong KongContinental AirlinesCreative HolidaysDancing Cat RecordsDave & BustersDiamond Head TheatreDoubletree Alana Hotel WaikikiDoubletree Hotel SonomaDream CruisesDuke’s Canoe Club WaikikiEnterprise Rent-A-CarFairmont Orchid <strong>Hawaii</strong>Four Seasons Resort HualalaiFour Seasons Resort Maui at WaileaGermaines Luau Inc.Gold’s GymGrand Hyatt KauaiHTH CorporationHapuna Beach Prince HotelHarrah’s Entertainment Inc.<strong>Hawaii</strong> Prince Hotel & Golf Club<strong>Hawaii</strong> Theatre Center<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Airlines<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Waters Adventure ParkHilo HattieHilton San FranciscoHilton Waikoloa VillageHong Kong Harbor View RestaurantHorizon LinesHyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & SpaIce PalaceIsland AirJackie’s KitchenJohn DominisKaanapali Beach HotelKapalua Land Company, Ltd.Keiki KutsKua Aina Sandwich ShopKyo-ya RestaurantLas Vegas HiltonLe Sheraton Centre HotelLet’s Eat <strong>Hawaii</strong>Lisa Rose Doll House & Tea RoomLouis VuittonL’Uraku RestaurantMakena Resort & Golf CoursesMandarin Oriental New YorkManoa Valley TheatreMarket City Shopping CenterMarsha Nadalin Salon & SpaManoa Valley TheatreMaui Divers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Ltd.Maui Prince HotelMeadow Gold DairiesMichel’s at the Colony SurfMountain Apple Company, Inc.Ocean ClubOmni San FranciscoPalace Hotel San FranciscoParadise Cove LuauParis Las VegasPaul Brown Salon & Day SpaPhil’s Tux ShopsPlantation CaféPlantation Course, KapaluaPolynesian Cultural CenterPono Kai Resort KauaiPrinceville Resort KauaiRadisson Waikiki Prince KuhioRainbowtique, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>Roy’s RestaurantsSheraton BostonSheraton Centre TorontoSheraton Hotel TahitiSheraton Kauai ResortSheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & SpaSheraton Maui ResortSheraton Moana SurfriderSheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & SpaSheraton New York Hotel & TowersSheraton San Diego Hotel & TowersSheraton Seattle Hotel & TowersSheraton Waikiki HotelSheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & SpaSt. Regis San FranciscoThe Contemporary MuseumTrellisses RestaurantTri-Star Restaurant GroupTsuyoshi & Carole SakataTurtle Bay ResortUH Office <strong>of</strong> Intercollegiate AthleticsUnited AirlinesVictoria Ward CentersW Honolulu HotelW San DiegoW Seattle HotelWaikoloa Marriott ResortWaikiki Beach MarriottWailea Golf LLCWallace TheatersWatanabe Floral, Inc.Westin Bayshore, VancouverWestin Diplomat Resort & SpaWestin Horton Plaza, San DiegoWestin Kaanapali Ocean Resort & VillasYoung Laundry & Dry CleaningAcknowledgementsMany thanks to all <strong>of</strong> you foryour generous gifts <strong>of</strong> timeand resources.Charley’s TaxiChristopher JamiesonClinton InouyeDavid McClainDeborah FitzgeraldDMM EnterprisesElectric PencilErika LacroFlora DecFloral Resources <strong>Hawaii</strong>Glenn PerryGreeters <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>Halau Hula ‘O HokulaniHans StrasserHilton <strong>Hawaii</strong>an VillageHHV GuardsHNL <strong>Travel</strong> AssociatesITS PHOTO TIMEJennifer ThompsonJon OrdensteinJohnson ChoiJustin TakakiKawehi SellersKona Paradise CandiesKristi BatesLee-Ann ChoyLois SismarLora GallagherMalika DudleyMarie KumabeMary Kaliko ThronasMichelle JamiesonNoel G. TrainorPacific Rim Concepts LLCPaul YokotaPeter SchallPresentation ServicesRamsay TaumRen HiroseSusan SmithTia IkenoTIM <strong>School</strong> AdministrationTIM <strong>School</strong> Student VolunteersUH <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> MusicUH <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> Theatre & DanceVillage FlowersWailana C<strong>of</strong>fee HouseWalter Jamieson
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