Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Annual Picnic Sports Day at the Outrigger

August 4, 2007
Sports Day at the
Outrigger on the Lagoon- Fiji
By Una Murray and Jane Turaga
The first-ever Staff Sports Day in the history of the Outrigger
on the Lagoon – Fiji (FOR) was held on July 20. The day started off
with General Manager Darren Shaw thanking the familia for giving
their free time to take part in this exciting event and the Sports Day
Committee members for organizing it. Committee Chairman Jacob
Pau’u thanked the management of the FOR for hosting the event,
which not only allowed the staff to share the Outrigger Bula Spirit
with each other, but also fostered the spirit of teamwork.
Continued on page 3
Outrigger “Ups”
the Pace Down Under
By David Carey
(Dr. Richard Kelley is travelling.
His column will return on August 18.)
It was just a week ago
that I had the pleasure of
announcing Outrigger’s
selection to manage the
deluxe Viridian Resort
& Spa, to be built in the
resort town of Noosa,
Australia. At that time, I
indicated a second Australia
announcement would be
forthcoming, and here it is.
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
Australia has entered into
David Carey
an agreement with the Twin
Towns Services Club on the Queensland-New South
Wales border, to manage its 343 rooms and suites.
Continued on page 8
Lusiana Vakabua of the Yellow Team won the Single Women Kayak event
Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff
Annual Picnic
By Carol Hanna
The Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Resort (RSC) enjoyed its Annual
Employee and Family Picnic on Thursday evening, July 26. Our
chosen venue was the Kalani Kai Bar and Grill at our sister property,
the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. The setting, service, and food
couldn’t have been better!
Continued on page 6
Rooms at the Twin Towns Services Center enjoy gorgeous ocean views
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Employment
Opportunities
If you are interested in the positions listed
below and meet the qualifications, please
submit an in-house application obtained from
your Supervisor or Human Resources. If you
have any questions, please call Eric Ishikawa
at (808) 921-6989. Application deadline for
the following positions is August 10, 2007.
Guest Service Manager (Full Time)
A minimum of two years Front Desk
experience required. Must possess excellent
customer service and communication skills
and be able to work flexible shifts and days.
Accountant (Full Time)
Will assist in all aspects of general accounting
functions. Must have excellent communication
skills, be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and
have 10-key by touch skills. Experience in
accounting preferred.
Housekeeper I – Public Area
(Full Time)
Must be able to handle heavy machinery
and be flexible to work any shift and day.
Experience in cleaning public areas preferred.
Senior Sales Manager (Full Time)
A minimum of two years in hotel sales
required and must be willing to travel on a
regular basis. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills essential. Experience in
Delphi a plus.
Staff Accountant – Investor Services
(Full Time)
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or
related field required. Must have a good grasp of
accounting concepts and experience preparing
financial statements and bank reconciliations.
Must have strong organizational, and written
and verbal communication skills. Tax return
preparation experience for individual and trust
returns a plus.
Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
Houseperson (Full Time)
Must be able to handle heavy machinery
and be flexible to work any shift and day.
Experience in cleaning public areas preferred.
Interested applicants may fax their in-house
application to (808) 742-9015.
Happy Birthday!
Aug 20: Luis B. Celeregia, Rosalinda Oraa,
Kathleen K. Copp, Elman N. Pagaduan,
Lorraine M. Lum, Bryan V. Tumacder, Dawn A.
Yonamine, David T. W. S. Nishi, and Summer
L. Flores.
Aug 21: Juana S. Guzman and Visitacion V.
Blaine.
Aug 22: Dawn A. Takamoto, Dana M.
Leoneza, Ka-Wan L. Fong, and Chih Chuan
Kuan.
Aug 23: Philip C. Milana Jr., Valeriana L. Bonilla, Glenn P. Vergara,
Conchita C. Matsumoto, Chiu Tai C. Wong, Hung Da Ngo, Kathleen
Oyadomari, Peter Starkey Jr., Cliff Angelias, Wesley C. Ansai, Clarence H.
Aki, Un Ha L. Zheng, and Benecio L. Somera.
Aug 24: Reynaldo C. Gamboa and Sany Lyn F. Ibanez.
Aug 25: Mei Ying Gong, Kyong Sook Lee, Dale N. Ho, Felix A. Ferrer,
Mercedes E. Lanza, Eric I. Matsumoto, Karen K. Y. Wu, Rosemary J. Klopp,
and Marcelo C. Halog Jr.
Aug 26: Helina W. Y. Wong, Tracy K. David, Calvin T. Jacobs, Yuk Hong
Lee, Dean K. Hashimoto, and Gordon Y. Yoshihara.
Political Fundraisers
By Lehua Kala‘i
If you are interested in obtaining information regarding Hawaii politics,
call the OHH PAC Hotline at 921-6660 and leave a message on the recorder.
Tuesday, August 14
Council Member Ann Kobayashi
District 5 – A portion of Kapahulu and Kaimuki, Palolo Valley,
St. Louis Heights, Manoa, Moiliili, McCully, Kakaako,
and a portion of Ala Moana, and Makiki
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Manoa Grand Ballroom
2454 South Beretania Street
Saturday Briefing is published by and for
employees of Outrigger Enterprises Group.
Editor-In-Chief: Richard Kelley
Senior Editor: Marie Casciato
Assistant Editor: Lehua Kala`i
Contributing Writers: Employees of Outrigger Enterprises Group
Visit us online at: www.outrigger.com/sb or www.ohanahotels.com/sb
Submit suggestions, comments, and news tidbits to Marie Casciato at
[email protected] or via interoffice mail to
OEH/Executive Office, or contact her at (808) 921-6601.
© 2007 Outrigger Hotels Hawaii
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Sports Day at the
Outrigger on the Lagoon- Fiji
Continued from page 1
The resort’s staff was divided into four
teams: Team Blue (Food & Beverage, Kitchen),
Team Green (Housekeeping), Team Red
(Human Resources, Engineering, Activities,
and Bebe Spa), and Team Yellow (Front Office,
Security, Sales, and Finance). Each competed in
various land and water events.
This competition was not only a day of fun,
but also the “trials” for the upcoming Annual
Sigatoka Bilibili (Bamboo) Boat Race. The
race, comprised of 19 separate events, is held
on Fiji Day in October, and all the resorts and
hotels on the Coral Coast and Denarau Island
in Nadi take part. The FOR participates in
this event every year, and the Staff Sports Day
helped select the team members who will be
representing the FOR at the annual race.
The preparation for the Sports Day had
been going on for months, and it proved really
worthwhile, because at the end of the day,
everyone went home with a smile and cherished
memories. With the theme “Sharing the Bula
Spirit,” the Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji was
able to prove to the world that the Bula Spirit is
alive in all of us, and we are still the best when
it comes to Fijian hospitality.
Jacob Pau’u, Matai Nabitu, Wiliam Saukalou, Tomasi Turukawa,
Kinijoji Sarai, and Isoa Vatuniqere
Continued on page 4
Back: Samisoni Manaiqoro, Tomu Jani, Emori Rokodelana, Kelera Vusonitokalau, and Jim Nailiko
Front: Elenoa Basiyalo, Iliseva Naibiri, Tepola Natadra, and Salote Moceiwaiyevo
Adi Siteri Vidovi and Alumita Vinatu of the Green Team
geared up for the Egg Throwing event by donning their special
“egg suits”
Standing: Adi Siteri and Marika Seavou
Sitting: Vatelina Natadra, Anaseini Navue, Lotaimi Naisulinibawa, and Ulamila Bali
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Sports Day at the
Outrigger on the Lagoon- Fiji
Continued from page 3
The Yellow Team - Abhilash Sharma, Kelera Ganilau, Mala Kaunicoro,
Penaia Ratu, Sunia Ratu, Malakai Tabakaucoro, Rupeni Nainima,
Seini Ratu, and Salote Steele
Back: Jacob Pau’u, Lorima Duwaka, Penaia Ratu, Manoa Tuiloma,
Liku Galala, Abhilash Sharma, and Tomu Jani
Front: Inspector Bal Ram
The Blue Team competed in and won the Boardwalk event
The Red Team tests their strength in the Tug of War event
The Green Team gives it their best during the Tunnel Ball event
Tomu Jani and Anaseini Navue compete in the Waiter & Waitress Relay
Continued on page 5
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Sports Day at the
Outrigger on the Lagoon- Fiji
Continued from page 4
The Blue Team
Cheering Squad
Senijieli Vibose,
Salote Moceiwaiyevo,
Mereiva Ridome,
Tepola Natadra,
Marika Namoce,
Apimeleki Ratubuli,
Joana Nakuinilagi,
and Camari Lagi
Sports Day Officials
Standing:
Shalesh Naidu,
John Saininaivalu,
Rajnesh Prasad,
Inosi Kuruisaqila,
Elenoa Basiyalo,
General Manager Darren Shaw,
Kinijioji Sarai,
and Jacob Pau’u
Kneeling:
Jim Nailiko,
Tepola Natadra, and
Jane Turaga
Sitting:
Timoci Vetuku
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Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Annual Picnic
Continued from page 1
It was an evening of fun, food, games,
and camaraderie that was enjoyed by all who
attended. The kids really enjoyed the cotton
candy and popcorn machines; the younger kids
got a big kick from their fishing expeditions;
while the older kids enjoyed the egg tossing
and water balloon games.
It was a wonderful fun-filled event, but most
importantly, it was a time to show our appreciation
to all the ‘ohana and thank them for all their hard
work and commitment to excellence.
Continued on page 7
The onolicious buffet was enjoyed by everyone
Jenny Jennings and her new baby boy DJ
Carol Hanna has fun with silly string
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Kani Copp whips up a cotton candy
Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff Annual Picnic
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Jack Hao, Rey Presiados, and Thelma Galigo
compete in the “Swinging Donut” competition
Kim Miranda (holding her grandson Kaipo‘i) and Gary Correia
won the Egg Toss competition—they successfully “tossed” the egg
OVERHAND more than 75 feet!
Moments of Aloha
Outrigger Condominium Collection and OHANA East
“This letter of appreciation is written on behalf of the entire
Department of Public Safety. It is to commend the Outrigger
Hotels and Resorts Corporation for the timely and generous
assistance in the aftermath of our recent tragedy involving
the murder of our Deputy Sheriff, Daniel Sanchez. As you
know, Deputy Sanchez is the young man who interceded in
the attempted armed robbery of the Osake Sushi Bar by a
gunman who entered the Sushi Bar firing a pistol. Deputy
Sanchez stopped the robbery and shooting by taking down
the robber, at the cost of his own life. Deputy Director of
Law Enforcement, James Propotnick, has informed me
that he placed a call to his friend, the Vice-President of the
Condominium Division, Mr. Steve Winter asking whether
it would be possible to make a room available to the mother
of Officer Sanchez, Robina Browne, Our Department had
just brought Mrs. Browne to Oahu, from the Big Island,
to be with her son during his fight for life at the hospital.
Mr. Winter, I am told, passed on the request to you [Barry
Wallace] and to the Manager of the Outrigger [OHANA]
East Hotel, Shawn Usami, and within 15 minutes had a
suite made ready for Mrs. Browne, at no cost to her. Mrs.
Browne would have had a very difficult time in financing
the following one-week stay, had it not been for the help of
Outrigger Hotels. It is this type of community concern that
makes the officers under my command willing to serve the
public, knowing that people do care, and show it by taking
action. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts did just that, and again,
you have our thanks and our gratitude.”
Iwalani D. White
Department of Public Safety
Honolulu, HI
Outrigger Luana Waikiki
“I just wanted to thank you for the excellent service I
received at the Outrigger Luana Waikiki. My group arrived
late (about 5 a.m.) and John [Jay] (the desk clerk) had
everything ready for us. All we needed to do was give him
our credit cards to process, which took about 30 seconds, and
we were on our way to some much-needed rest. John even
made little cards with the last names and room numbers of
those in our group so we didn’t even have to spend time with
that. Thanks again!”
Kevin Connolly
Via email
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Outrigger “Ups” the Pace Down Under
Continued from page 1
The agreement between Outrigger and Twin Towns
includes our managing the four-and-a-half-star resort’s two
highrise hotel towers – the 12-month-old Harbour Tower of
197 suites and the original Ocean Tower with 116 hotel rooms
and approximately 30 suites. A $1 million (AUD $1.2 million)
refurbishment of the Ocean Tower is to take place following
the area’s high season.
Located at the twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweed
Heads, astride the border of Queensland and New South Wales,
the resort is only a few minutes walk from Coolangatta Beach
and the Tweed River and the area’s many visitor attractions and
charter boat operators. Cliff Olson, Outrigger’s Vice President
of Operations for Australia, says Twin Towns is undoubtedly the
Tweed’s most recognized leisure and entertainment landmark
and has built a very solid following over the years.
Pending approval by members and owners, Outrigger
will assume management of the resort’s Harbour and Ocean
Towers beginning November 1. Twin Towns Services Club’s
gaming, entertainment, conference and food and beverage
facilities will stay under the Club’s control.
General Manager of Twin Towns Services Club, Rob
Smith, said the Club was seeking the expertise of a recognized
global hotel group such as Outrigger to focus its efforts on the
project’s accommodation operations. Our previous operations
at large-scale resorts in Coolangatta and on the Tweed Coast,
combined with our proven performance, were key factors in
the Club’s board recommending Outrigger.
We certainly know the area. Twin Towns Resort is literally a
five-minute drive from the properties we had previously opened
and successfully managed (Outrigger on the Beach at Salt and
Outrigger Coolangatta Beach Resort), and we will be tapping
Outrigger’s agreement with Twin Towns Service Club is to manage the
Harbour and Ocean Towers (pictured in the foreground)
Coolangatta
Tweed Heads
Twin Towns Services Club is located in the twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads
on the Queensland-New South Wales border
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into our previous sales and marketing
networks and databases to build on Twin
Towns’ great name and reputation.
Just a 10-minute drive from Gold
Coast Airport, which is experiencing
considerable growth, we will use our
marketing networks and industry
partners to bring more visitors to this
beautiful part of Australia that is a tried
and proven holiday playground for both
domestic and international vacationers.
This week’s agreement heralds a
busy period for Outrigger’s Australian
operations, with further resort signings
expected within the next six months, plus
the new five-star Outrigger O-CE-N Bali
Resort scheduled to open this December.
Mahalo to Cliff Olson and his team for
their non-stop efforts on behalf of the
company, as they work hard to grow the
Outrigger brand “Down Under.”