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Confidence While Communicating Class (CWC)

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Confidence While Communicating Class (CWC) class being offered by the Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals (HAIP):

Where:

HEMIC Tower, 915 Fort Street

When:

Five Weekly Wednesday Evenings, 5:30 - 7:30pm

August 23rd - September 20th, 2023

Cost:

$40 $20 for Student Study Guide

(50% sponsored by a corporate partner)

Parking:

Municipal parking available nearby at Harbor Court & Chinatown Gateway

This year’s CWC course is being facilitated by Martin Beardeaux of Employers’ Protective Insurance Company, and each of the five classes will feature a different guest instructor, each with CWC competition experience, to offer their unique perspective, valuable tips and insights.

CWC is open to anyone interested in improving their communication skills, so HAIP membership is not required to take the class. There is no obligation to compete, but successful completion will qualify you to compete at Local, Regional and National IAIP Speak-Off Competitions.

Please click here to learn more about IAIP and CWC: https://www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org/general/custom.asp?page=cwc

08/23/2023

HAIP Local Awards 2022-2023

Member of the Year

HAIP's hard working Treasurer, Joshua German, was the well deserved recipient of the Member of the Year award. Josh wore two hands, so to speak, as he took over the role as Treasurer for HAIP mid-term, while Treasurer for the Region VII Conference that HAIP hosted in Honolulu in April 2022. Josh worked long days and late nights collecting/depositing checks, reconciling accounts, taking calls, and sitting in countless meetings. HAIP is so thankful for Josh and his continued service and commitment to our association, particularly this 2022-2023 term!

Corporate Partner of the Year

Once again Zephyr Insurance Company truly demonstrated their support to HAIP this 2022-2023 term and HAIP member and Zephyr manager, Leslie Door graciously accepted the award on their behalf.. Zephyr Insurance was hugely instrumental in facilitating CE classes this term that included a Hurricane themed CE course for the Region VII Conference held in Honolulu. HAIP is so grateful to have supportive companies such as Zephyr Insurance and their employees, who continuously donate and show up to HAIP sponsored events!

05/16/2023

HAIP was the hosting association at the well-attended Region VII Conference in Honolulu, which HAIP had not hosted since 2012. The awards presentation was held on Saturday evening at the Awards Banquet where HAIP was awarded the Jeffrey Nordhaus Memorial Award for Education and the E. C. Smith Jr. Memorial Award for Community Action. Our own Maria Carvalho won the Region VII CWC Speak-Off competition award.

A big thank you goes to the committee chairs for Education Justin Whedbee and Leslie Door, as well as the Community Relations chair, David Heard with the assistance from Jodi Keliinoi Smith for their hard work and dedication to HAIP this term. Also, a BIG mahalo to our Awards committee chair, Charlene "Chuck" Mizumoto, who completed and submitted the award applications, for which, in part, is a huge key in winning these awards.

04/22/2023

HAIP was well represented at the Region VII Conference, which for the first time, was conducted as a "hub" the day before the IAIP National Convention in Louisville, KY. The awards presentation was held on Friday evening after the business meeting that included the CWC Speak-Off competition.

HAIP was awarded the Roy Pasini Memorial Award for outstanding Public Relations Activities. At the last minute, HAIP's Mark Coberly, stepped up and agreed to represent Hawaii for the CWC Speak-Off competition and won. He went on to represent Region VII at the National Convention's CWC Speak-Off competition among 3 other contestants.

06/09/2022

HAIP is so proud and appreciative of the dedication and commitment put forth this year years winners of our most prestigious awards:

Rookie of the Year . . . . . Ed Keaunui

Member of the Year . . . . Martha Nobriga

Both well deserved and HAIP thanks you for all of your work and support this term!

05/20/2022

HAIP would not be the successful associate we are in Hawaii without the support of our Corporate Partners. We are so thankful to Zephyr Insurance Company for their continued support of HAIP.

05/20/2022

HAIP is proud and honored to annouce their Member of the Year, Ellen Mimori, and Rookie of the year, Jodi Keliinoi, for the term 2020-2021. Their dedication and committment to the association during the COVID-19 pandemic exceeded everyone's expectations. We are grateful for all their hard work during this difficult year, as HAIP was able to continue to thrive through virtual networking.

06/24/2021

HAIP was recognized and honored at the Region VII Conference with receiving the Roy Pasini Memorial Award for outstanding Public Relations Activities. It is always an unexpected honor to be recognized at the regional level and this year was no exception. Congratulations to the amazing Public Relations Committee Champions for a job well done and to our members who participated in the activities offered this term.

03/13/2021

The HAIP term 2019-2020 started off great and then turned into an unprecedented term with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as the world, the country, and the state of Hawaii all shutdown and we all went into lockdown, HAIP continued with meetings and activities, albeit mostly done virtually. With that said, there were two members of HAIP who stood out and went above and beyond the call of duty during the most challenging of circumstances.

A huge congratulations to:

Leslie Door the recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award

and

Martin Beardeaux for the Award of Member of the Year

Both of your commitment and hard work were much appreciated and needed during this challenging year . . . . Mahalo nui!

05/22/2020

Hawaii has always been well represented at Regional conference and 2020 was no exception as HAIP had 6 members who had committed to attending the conference. Unfortunately, HAIP was unable to attend the conference due to travel restrictions resulting from COVID-19. Nonetheless, HAIP was awarded the following awards:

Roy Pasini Memorial Award for Public Relations

Public Relations activities – Social Media pages such as Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter pages promoting the association and individual members’ activities. Association members speaking on insurance and /or association related subjects to other industry organizations (CPCU/HIIA All Industry Day, Joint Meetings with CPCU, RIMS) are some of the criteria.

Association of the Year Award

The purpose of this award is to give recognition to a local Region VII association that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the goals, objectives, programs and projects of IAIP.

A big 'MAHALO’ to each member, their employers and our local Corporate Partners who support HAIP’s mission, vision and purpose!

These awards would not have been possible without the HAIP Awards Committee and their hard work gathering all the required documents and information to complete the applications for the award submission on behalf of HAIP. This amazing team included the following members:

Martin Beardeaux, HEMIC; Jenny Cheng, HEMIC; Dawn Chu, HEMIC; Leslie Door, Zephyr; Desiree Koyanagi, Pyramid; Connie Eder, Retired; Ellen Mimori (Awards Champion (Chair), RLI Insurance; Charlene Mizumoto, Retired; Lance Moriwaki, Hawaiian Insurance & Guaranty; Takushi Nagayama, Island Insurance; Marian Nakashima, Mutual Underwriters; Martha Nobriga, DTRIC and Sharon Viveiros, Brown & Brown Insurance.

HAIP will represent Region VII at the National Convention in June 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky!

03/14/2020

A huge congratulations to the recipients of the local HAIP awards to two very hard working women:

~ Tawana Scott, Rookie of the Year

And

~ Evelyn Hara, Member of the Year

HAIP is so fortunate to have members like Tawana and Evelyn who are dedicated and committed to growing and supporting HAIP/IAIP. Congratulations Ladies, well deserved!

05/23/2019

HAIP was proud to present this year's awards to:

~ Evelyn Hara, Rookie of the Year

~ Mark Coberly, Member of the Year

Both Evelyn and Mark proved to be "All In" this year as demonstrated through their service and committment to our association. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work and dedication to HAIP!

05/24/2018

HAIP's 2017-2018 Vice President, Mark Coberly was the recipient of the Claims Professional of the Year Award at the Region VII Conference held in Phoenix, AZ. Congratulations to Mark for this great achievement and recognition. A well deserved award after 30-plus years as a Claims Professional!

04/21/2018

This year's recipients of the local HAIP awards for tremendous service throughout the year went to:

~ Mark Coberly, Rookie of the Year

~ Gayle Nakasone, Member of the Year

Congratulations and thank you for your commitment and service to HAIP!

05/25/2017

HAIP is honored and proud to have been the recipients of the following awards at the Region VII Conference held on March 11, 2017 in Costa Mesa, California:

~ Public Relations

~ Community Service

~ Confidence While Communicating (CWC) Winner - Mark Coberly

03/11/2017

HAIP is so fortunate to have members who are committed and work so hard for the association. This year's awards went to:

~ Chenise Blalock, Rookie of the Year

~ Maria Carvalho, Member of the Year

Congratulations ladies, and thank you for all your hard work!

05/10/2016

HAIP had an incredible presence at the awards ceremony at this year's Region VIII Conference held in Burbank, CA. HAIP and 2 amazaing members won the following awards:

~ E.C. Memoiral Award for Safety

~ Jeffrey Nordhaus Memorial Award for Education

~ HAIP Member Katharine Nohr, Claims Professional of the Year

~ HAIP Member Maria Carvalho, Insurance Professional of the Year

Congratulations to Katharine and Maria, and a special thank you to our HAIP Committee Chairs Julie Kirk and Linda Ipsen for all their hard work and helping us win the Safety and Education awards!

03/06/2016

Congratulations to our amazing HAIP members in recognition of their hard work and dedication to our association. The honors go to:

~ Ashley Houlihan, Rookie of the Year

~ Debbie Chong, Member of the Year

05/20/2015

Congratulations to HAIP for their well earned awards at the Region VIII Conference. The awards include:

~ Safety

~ Public Relations

~ Confidence While Communicating (CWC) winner - Chenise Blalock

03/21/2015

HAIP for the Holidays 2020: Community Service Project

The holiday season is among us! 2020 has been tough for many people and though it continues to be challenging, the holiday season of giving in our community continues to thrive!

HAIP’s community service project – HAIP for the Holidays 2020! We are having a donation drive for the Institute for Human Services from December 1st through December 20th.

3 Options to Donate:

#l. Individual hygiene kit in gallon sized Ziploc bags valued at no more than $20.00. We encourage personal notes and festive decorations! List of hygiene items include:

Face masks and gloves
Hand / baby wipes**
Clorox Wipes**
Wash cloths
Deodorant
Landry soap & fabric softener
Dishwashing soap**
Shampoo & conditioner**
Baby wash**
Razors & shaving cream**
Hand sanitizer bottles**
Toothpaste / brush / floss
Healthy snacks or drinks**

**Small, individual or travel size only

#2. Monetary donations via credit card OR check made payable to: IHS. Note: Credit Card payment are subject to include fees/taxes paid by the credit card individual.

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/EKS84WT53M4BW/checkout/3U3OH7NOVIT...

#3. Bulk donations from the IHS wishlist: https://ihshawaii.org/help/wishlist

Members and Corporate Partners of HAIP, we are excited to set forth a member ‘challenge’. We are encouraging each member/corporate partner to be creative and donate ONE individual hygiene kit. We have 63 members as of November 24, 2020. We have a new member who joined HAIP last week. She will be introduced at the December 10th virtual luncheon.

Your donations - pickup/drop off is from December 1st to December 20th. Please reachout to Martin Beardeaux of Employers Protective Insurance at (808) 784-3026 or mbeardeaux@employersprotectiveinsurance.com to arrange for pickup/drop-off.

HAIP will be dropping off donations the week of December 21st to IHS. We’ll celebrate the gift of giving at the Zoom Mahalo Pauhana.

On behalf of HAIP, we thank you for supporting our awesome community!

12/01/2020

HAIP members joined forces and volunteered in support of the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) at the 1st Annual Reef Aikau Ho'oikaika Ohana Beach Day. The HAIP volunteers helped at the registration tent and monitored the parking lot at Magic Island Beach Park where the event was held.

This event honored Reef Aikau, who was a water child and of a water family. The unbearable unimaginable loss of one's young child is life altering and creates emotional challenges beyond repair. The DVAC is committed to ending domestic violence and other forms of abuse through leadership, prevention, and legal services.

HAIP was proud to assist such an amazing organization!

02/23/2020

What: Donation Drive for Pet supplies, Pet Food and Monetary Donations

When: January 1st to January 24, 2020

Where: Donations can be dropped of with HAIPs Corporate Partners:

DTRIC Insurance: 1600 Kapiolani Blvd., #1520 808-951-1827 (Martha)
HEMIC Insurance: 1100 Alakea Street, #1400 808-208-8220 (Martin)
Island Insurance: 1022 Bethel Street 808-564-8461 (Takushi)
RLI Insurance: 700 Bishop Street, #1703 808-533-1515 (Ellen)
Zephyr Insurance: 1001 Bishop Street, #2750 808-440-5415 (Leslie)

How: Drop of your donations during business hours until 1/25/20 and we will deliver the donations on 1/25/20. *For monetary donations, make your check out to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

Please direct any questions to Martin Beardeaux at mbeardeaux@hemic.com or 808-208-8220

Wish List: Go to https://www.hawaiianhumane.org/wishlist/ for a full list of urgently needed supplies.

Thank you for your participation in this worthwhile event and supporting our local Humain Society!

01/01/2020

HAIP members Chenise Blalock, Charlene Mizumoto, Martha Nobriga, Desiree Koyanagi, Jodi Keliinoi, Glenna Maras, Janine Carvalho and Martin Beardeaux put on their finest attire and volunteered at the March of Dimes Hawaii Annual Governor's Ball. This is an important fundraising event for the March of Dimes and HAIP is so honored to be of service and volunteer for this wonderful organization. Big mahalo to our awesome HAIP members!

11/02/2019

A big Mahalo to HAIP members Chenise Blalock, Carolyn Pearl, Martin Beardeaux, Gail Nakasone and Linda Ipsen who helped with judging the annual essay contest for the Eddie Aikau Foundation. Several public and private school students in grades 7-10 submitted essays for this year's topic: Kapu Aloha (to act with restraint, love, and understanding) when faced with confrontation or opposition, which Eddie Aikau practiced as a Ka'i (proctector, guardian) of Waimea Bay and the Hawaiian culture. The students were to provide examples of these values in Eddie's life.

10/05/2019

HAIP members Chenise Blalock, Janine Carvalho and Mark Coberly joined the Hawaii CPCU Society Chapter in a community service project at the He'eia Fishpond assisting Paepae o He'eia, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for and restoring the He'eia Fishpond. The task of the day included moving rocks and coral by filling buckets and caring across the water. Cutting and pulling out invasive mangrove and limu removal.

The work was physically rigorous but very rewarding and provided an opportunity to work side by side with other insurance professionals. Lunch of kalua pork and cabbage was served by the staff at Paepae o He'eia.

07/27/2019

HAIP members, Mark Coberly and Charlene "Chuck" Mizumoto joined hundreds of others in the March for Babies sponsored by the March of Dimes Hawaii. It is always a great way to get some exercises as the walk was 3.5 miles, meet other amazing people in the community, and raise money for a worthwhile cause. Mark raised over $600.00 in donations for this year's walk!

04/20/2019

HAIP members volunteered their time to the March of Dimes' Pre-Walk Registration. Our members assisted with folding the March for Babies t-shirts and sorted them by size for easy distribution to the walkers who registered. HAIP members also checked-in the walkers who came in to drop-off their donations and pick-up their t-shirts and stickers for the big walk on April 20, 2019!

The March of Dimes Hawaii is always appreciative of HAIP and their service!

04/17/2019

Team HAIP was present at the 2019 Jingle Rock Run sponsored by Make-A-Wish Hawaii in support of the keiki in our islands who are newly-diagnosed with a critical illness. It is the vision of Make-A-Wish Hawaii to grant the wishes of every eligible child. The walk/run was a 5k from the state capitol through Kakaako and downtown. Over 7,000 participants and HAIP was proud to be part and had a lot of fun!

A big Mahalo to our HAIP participants:

Mark Coberly

Evelyn Hara

Julie Kirk

Katharine Nohr

12/16/2018

HAIP members were at it again this year . . . volunteering at the March of Dimes Annual Governor's Ball. Our efforts include registering the multitude of guests that come to the event to support the March of Dimes. Our volunteers also assist during the live auction as "spotters" for the auctioneer, so he didn't miss a bidder!

More pictures from the evening in our photo gallery . . . check it out!

11/16/2018

CPCU recognized HAIP as Organization of the Year! HAIP was recognized for our contiued membership participation over the last four years in a joint industry booth at the City & County of Honolulu's various Emergency Preparedness Fairs.

Mahalo to the HAIP members who came out and supported CPCU!

10/24/2018

HAIP member volunteered at Be Ready Manoa, a not for profit organization whose primary purpose is to educate and prepare residents for disasters. Be Ready Manoa hosted the disaster preparedness fair that was open to the public. Residents were encouraged to swing by to learn how to prepare for various types of disaster scenarios, which included for wildfires. Our HAIP members promoted and provided education on proper insurance preparedness for disasters.

10/20/2018

Each year HAIP members are invited to volunteer as judges by the Board of Directors of the Eddie Aikau Foundation and the Aikau Family for the annual "Eddie Would Go" Essay Writing Contest. Students from public and private schools from grades 7 thru 10 participate in writing essays. Essays submitted are in both English and Hawaiian. Over 300 essays were submitted this year. Here was this year's topic:

Eddie Aikau was a legendary surfer and lifeguard who loved his Family and his culture. He put the needs of others before his own on a daily basis. Throughout his life, Eddie always felt that it was his kuleana (responsibility) to kōkua (to help) those in need. Provide examples of how you feel the Hawaiian values of kuleana & kōkua were reflected in Eddie's life & his actions.

One of the biggest concerns for our community today is the problem of homelessness, which has a terrible impact on the lives of children. E kōkua i nā kānaka hale ‘ole is the Hawaiian phrase meaning to “help the homeless”.

What issues do you think contribute to people becoming homeless and how would you use the values of kuleana & kōkua to address these issues? Provide examples.

HAWAIIAN TRANSLATION

He kanaka he‘enalu kaulana a he kia‘i ola ‘o Eddie ‘Aikau i aloha nui i kona ‘ohana a me kona mo‘omeheu. Ua mālama ‘o ia i ka pono o kēlā kanaka kēia kanaka ma mua o kona pono i nā lā āpau. I kona ola, ua mana‘o ‘o Eddie, nona ke kuleana e kōkua aku i nā kānaka i pono ke kōkua. E hā‘awi mai i nā la‘ana e hō‘ike ana i nā mēheuheu Hawai‘i o ke kuleana a me ke kōkua ‘ana i hō‘ike ‘ia i ko Eddie ola a me kāna mau hana.

‘O kekahi mea e hopohopo nui ai ko kākou kaiaulu i kēia au nei, ‘o ia ka pilikia me ka lawa ‘ole o nā wahi noho no nā kānaka he nui, he pilikia nui kēia i nā ola o nā keiki. “E kōkua i nā kānaka hale ‘ole,” ‘o ka mana‘o o kēia, ‘o ia ho‘i, “Help the homeless.” I kou mana‘o, he aha nā mea nui e ho‘opilikia ana i nā kānaka me ko lākou wahi noho? Pehea ‘oe e ho‘ohana ai i nā mēheuheu, ‘o ia ho‘i kuleana a me kōkua, e mālama ai i kēia mau pilikia? E hā‘awi mai i nā la‘ana.

10/13/2018

HAIP Members Josh German and Tammy Toma volunteered at the Ewa Beach Disaster Preparedness Fair. They educated folks on how to make sure they had the proper insurance coverages in the event of a natural disaster here in Hawaii.

09/09/2018

HAIP is a huge supporter of the March of Dimes. Each year members of HAIP volunteer at various events put on by the March of Dimes, one of which includes the Governor's Ball. This event is a huge fund raiser for the March of Dimes and HAIP is so happy and honored to be able to support them!

See our Photo Gallery for pictures of the fun!

11/04/2017

Next Step Shelter provides many services to those in need. Some of their services include providing emergency shelter for couples and individuals. Also housing placement assistance, job training, referrals for medical care, behavioral health, tobacco cessation treatment, and more. HAIP members were honored and happy to collect and donate food and sundry items for this incredible organization. Thank you to Charlene Mizumoto for coordinating this opportunity of Community Service.

11/08/2016

Confidence While Communicating 2022-2023

A call went out to all HAIP members who had previously completed the CWC course asking one to represent Hawaii at the Region VII Conference CWC Speak-Off competition held in April 2022 in Honolulu, HI. Maria Carvalho stepped up to the plate and eagerly agreed to represent Hawaii. In a few short months she wrote an amazing 3-minute speech that she practiced with the assistance of prior speak-off competitors and winners, Chenise Blalock and Mark Coberly, up until the week of the competition.

Maria's performance was spectacular, to say the least, and she won walking away with the prize! HAIP and the members of the Hawaii Council could not be more proud of Maria!

Mahalo nui Maria for your continued commitment to HAIP and IAIP!

04/22/2023

For a second time in HAIP history, the CWC course was held virtually, as well as our local HAIP Speak-Off Competition that was held during the November 18, 2021 membership meeting. HAIP had two amazing students and new HAIP members Janine Togikawa and Saskia Nienhuis take the course and particpate in the 2021-2022 Speak-Off Competition.

Our congratulations to Saskia Nienhuis for winning the Speak-Off Competition. It was a difficult competition for the judges as both participants did an amazing performance delivering their prepared 3-minute and 1-minute impromptu speeches. We are very proud of both students! Saskia was not able to attend the Region VII Conference and compete in the Speak-Off competition in June 2022 in Louisville, KY. Therefore, Mark Coberly, who taught the 2021-2022 HAIP CWC Course, took her place at the Region VII Conference and won! Mark went on to represent Region VII at the International Convention Speak-Off competition that was held the following day in Louisville.

A special thank you for making the CWC course and Speak-Off Competition happen this year goes to Shane Pope, our Public Relations Committee Champion, and Mark Coberly for teaching the CWC course with assistance from Chenise Blalock and Katharine Nohr.

11/18/2021

This was a first for HAIP as well as IAIP . . . a virtual CWC Speak-Off competition. HAIP / IAIP would not let a world pandemic stop one of the most important classes and events to occur this term. Both the CWC class and the Speak-Off competition were held virtually. HAIP members Rachel Dowell, Jodi Keliinoi, and Martha Norbriga accepted the challenge of taking the virtual CWC course taught by Chenise Blalock with assistance from Mark Coberly.

On November 12, 2020 HAIP held their first virtual CWC competition with Rachel Dowell and Jodi Keliinoi competing. Both contestants did an amazing job and as there can only be one winner, Jodi took the prize and went on to represent HAIP at the Region VII Conference.

On March 13, 2021 Jodi Keliinoi participated in the Region VII CWC virtual Speak-Off competition and delivered an excellent 3-minute prepared speech and a 1-minute impromptu speech. We are proud to announce that Jodi won that competition and will be representing Region VII at the International Convention held in Orlando, FL.

03/13/2021

Congratulations to Maria Carvalho our CWC Champion for the 2019-2020 term. Maria competed in the local HAIP Speak-Off against fellow HAIP members, Derrick Miyasato and Katharine Nohr. The competition was stiff, as all participants exuded such confidence and poise while delivering their wonderfully prepared 3-minutes speeches and fantastic 1-minute impromptus.

Maria will go on to represent Hawaii at the IAIP Region VII Conference in Vancouver, WA in March 2020.

11/14/2019

HAIP is so very proud of our CWC representative, Ron Mui for the exceptional performance at the Region VII Speak-Off competition in Sacramento, CA. Ron came in Second Place as runner up to Sandy Malone of the Greater Seattle Insurance Professionals. Should Sandy not be able to compete at the National Convention in Reno, NV, Ron will step in and represent Region VII.

We’re so proud of you Ron!

03/15/2019

HAIP was proud to have Preston Jones represent them at the 2018 IAIP Region VII Conference CWC Speak-Off in Phoenix, AZ. Preston went up against 4 other CWC contestants from the region and exuded poise and confidence when delivering his 3-minute prepared speech and 1-minute impromptu speech. Well done Preston!

04/20/2018

HAIP was represented by Mark Coberly at the 2017 IAIP Region VII CWC Speak-Off in Costa Mesa, CA. Mark won the region competition and went on to represent Region VII at the CWC Speak-Off at the International Convention in Albuquerque, NM.

03/11/2017

HAIP was well represented by Gayle Nakasone at the 2016 IAIP Region VIII CWC Speak-Off in Burbank, CA. After months of preparation, Gayle did an amazing job deliving her 3-minute speech and 1-minute impromptu.

Congratulations Gayle for a job well done!

03/04/2016

Our CWC champion, Chenise Blalock truly demonstrated Confidence While Communicating, as she won the local HAIP CWC Speak-Off competition. Chenise moved on to represent HAIP at the 2015 IAIP Region VIII Conference and won again. HAIP and Region VIII were so proud to have Chenise represent them at the International Conventon in Minneapolis, MN where she won and took home the honors as the CWC Speak-Off winner of 2015. Chenise is the first HAIP member to win the CWC competition at the International Convention.

Congratulations Chenise for an incredible performance!

03/21/2015

Safety Original and Creative Artwork Competition 2021

Under the direction of our amazing Safety Champion, Roel Espiritu, this year Safety competition had a bit of a twist in light of the continued difficulties that our high school students and their teachers had with dealing with face to face and distance learning. It was decided to expand our reach and open the Safety contest to our HAIP Members’ and Corporate Sponsors’ families younger generation. e.g.: children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. for grades 6-12.

With that said, we are very proud to announce winners of the HAIP Safety Creative Artwork:

1st

Carly Miyamoto - Pearl City High School

Teacher: Chris Windnagle

2nd

Rachel Yang – Moanalua High School

Teacher: Leroy Na’a Makekau

3rd

Aiden Takase – Pearl City High School

Teacher: Chris Windnagle

We also wish to thank our Corporate Partners for sponsoring the prizes to our winners:

Allianz

DTRIC

HEMIC

HIIA

HIG

Island Insurance

Thank you so much for your generosity and the amount of gift items that you submitted!

12/16/2021

This year HAIP did things a little different, primarily because of COVID. Rather than a safety essay contest we did a safety photography contest under the inspiration and direction of the Safety Committee Champion, Roel Espiritu. The contest rules contained the following guidelines:

Photographs must be the original work of the student.
Photo file sizes must be between 4MB to 10MB
Written descriptions of photos are to be typed using a legible font up to 50 words.
Photographs must be about, or have to do with, ‘Safety and Health...Pandemic’ – for example, students can touch on risks, activities, physical/mental health, and preventions while at home, out and about, and at school.
Photography artwork should have a title (be creative).
The student’s first and last name, school name, grade level, and teacher’s name must accompany the completed photo artwork.

The winners of the 2020 Saftey Photo Contest were:

First Place: Kaylen Landry, Mililani High School, Grade 11
Second Place: Reyn Nishimura, Mililani HIgh School, Grade 12
Third Place: Jared Toledo, Mililani Hight School, Grade 9

Congratulations to these amazing students, their teachers, and parents!

12/21/2020

The 2019 year of the annual HAIP Safety Essay Writing Competition proved to be a great success!

This year's participating schools were James Campbell High School and Pearl City High School

HAIP received a number of essays on the topic of "Distraction" – walking, driving, or whatever type of distraction the students decided. Each essay was between 450-500 words. The judges scored each essay based on originality, storytelling, and relevance to the topic.

The 2019 winners of the Safety Essay Writing Competition were:

First Place: Nicholas Kanno of Pearl City High School (Pictured center)
Second Place: Jonathan Mateo of James Campbell High School (Pictured right)
Third Place: Grayson Wu of Pearl City High School (Pictured left)

Congratulations to the winners for a job well done!

As usual, this event would never happen without the hard work and dedication of our Safety Champion, Julie K. Kirk, who does an amazing job every year!

12/12/2019

What an exciting year 2018 proved to be for the annual HAIP Safety Essay Writing Competition!

This year's participating schools were:

McKinley High School
Moanalua High School
Pearl City High School
Radford High School

We had a significant number of essays submitted on the topic of "Distracted Driving" and the job of judging the essays was not an easy task, as so many were well written with extraordinary stories. However, the winners of the Safety Essay Writing Competition were:

First Place: TaNiyah Wiggins of Radford High School Essay entitled, "My First Day of School" (Pictured far left)
Second Place: Melissa Kansou of Pearl City High School Essay entitled, "If Only I Had Looked Up" (Pictured far right)
Third Place: Elijah Hu of Pearl City High School Essay entitled, "Wrecked Lives" (Pictured center)

Congratulations to our winners for a job well done!

Thank you to the HAIP Safety Essay Contest Sponsors:

Charlene Mizumoto, Retired
DTRIC Insurance Company, Ltd.
Farmers Insurance Hawaii, Inc.
Gayle Nakasone
Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association
HEMIC
Markel FirstComp

And a very special Mahalo Nui Loa to our Safety Chairperson, Julie K. Kirk, who every year puts in much time and energy to make this event a wonderful success!

12/13/2018

This year's participating schools included:

James Campbell High School
Mililani High School
Moanalua High School
Pearl City High School

The Winning Students (pictured):

First Place: Kayla Shiroma, Pearl City High School

Second Place: Ashley Takenami, Moanalua High School

Third Place: Kaila Oshiro, Pearl City High School

A very special thank you to all of the participating public high school teachers. HAIP appreciates your dedication and hard work.

Thank you so much!

12/14/2017

This year Moanalua High School swept the competition and Safety Essay Winners were:

First Place:

Katie Kim, 11th grade, Moanalua High School

Second Place:

Jordyn Sanico, 11th grade, Moanalu High School

Third Place:

Maleah Eusebio, 9th grade, Moanalu High School

Congratulations to the winning students and their teachers; Kristie Morikawa and Candace Chavez!

Special thank you to our Safety Committee Chair, Julie Kirk for job well done!

12/13/2016

Confidence While Communicating Class (CWC)

HAIP Local Awards 2022-2023

Region VII Conference 2023

Region VII Conference 2022

HAIP Local Awards 2021-2022

Corporate Partner of the Year 2021-2022

HAIP Local Awards 2020-2021

Region VII Conference 2021

HAIP Local Awards 2019-2020

Region VII Conference 2020

HAIP Local Awards 2018-2019

HAIP Local Awards 2017-2018

Region VII Conference 2018

HAIP Local Awards 2016-2017

Region VII Conference 2017

HAIP Local Awards 2015-2016

Region VIII Conference 2016

HAIP Local Awards 2014-2015

Region VIII Conference 2015

Community RelationsHAIP members enjoy giving back to our community by volunteering for charities, such as the March of Dimes, and by donating monies and goods to charities throughout each year.

HAIP for the Holidays 2020: Community Service Project

1st Annual Reef Aikau Ho'oikaika Ohana Beach Day

HAIPs 2020 Community Service Project: Hawaiian Humane Society

March of Dimes Hawaii Governor's Ball 2019

2019 'Eddie Would Go' Essay Contest Judging Session

Joint Community Service Project - He'eia Fishpond

March of Dimes - March for Babies

March of Dimes - Volunteers at Dave & Busters Event

Make-a-Wish Hawaii - Jingle Rock Run 2019

March of Dimes Governor's Ball 2018

CPCU Recognized HAIP: Organization of the Year

Be Ready Manoa Disaster Preparedness Fair

2018 'Eddie Would Go' Essay Contest Judging Session

Ewa Beach Disaster Preparedness Fair

March of Dimes Governor's Ball 2017

Next Step Shelter

Confidence While Communicating 2022-2023

Confidence While Communicating 2021-2022

Confidence While Communicating 2020-2021

Confidence While Communicating 2019-2020

Confidence While Communicating (CWC) 2018-2019

Confidence While Communicating (CWC) 2018

Confidence While Communicating (CWC) 2017

Confidence While Communicating (CWC) 2016

Confidence While Communicating (CWC) 2015

Safety Original and Creative Artwork Competition 2021

Safety Photography Competition 2020

Safety Essay Writing Competition 2019

Safety Essay Writing Competition 2018

Safety Essay Writing Competition 2017

Safety Essay Writing Competition 2016

New Members

Community Relations
HAIP members enjoy giving back to our community by volunteering for charities, such as the March of Dimes, and by donating monies and goods to charities throughout each year.