EVENTS COMING SOON | PERKS & DISCOUNTS | GIVE A MEMBER A SHAKA | July 28, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS

Chaysen Tanaka & Gavin Nishida

2025 Union Strong Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to this year’s Union Strong Scholarship recipients Chaysen Tanaka, son of Unit 6 member Kimberly Tanaka of Maui; and Gavin Nishida, son of Unit 13 member Jenny Nishida of Hawaii Island! Both awardees will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

This scholarship was created to award students who have graduated from a high school in Hawaii and are pursuing or currently enrolled in post-secondary education on a full-time basis at a university, college, vocational, or trade school.

Our scholarship and education fund needs your support.

Did you know if every HGEA member contributed just $1 a month through automatic payroll deduction we’d be able to continue this level of giving to worthy scholars? Consider paying it forward today!

PHOTOS NEEDED

2026 Retirees Unit Calendar

Submit by Wednesday, Oct. 15

The Retirees Unit needs your help!

We are crafting the Unit’s 2026 calendar and need your amazing pictures to make it happen. For interested retirees, please send pictures to Tammy at ttanouye@hgea.org by October 15. Suggested photos include ones with you and your grandchildren, travel adventures, HGEA events, and community service.

_ALL ISLANDS_

Charles R. Kendall Fundraiser

Your beloved HGEA tote bag is on sale again. Sales from this adorable bag will benefit the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship & Education Fund.

_HAWAII ISLAND_

Save the date! BILA Lunch & Bingo

Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ILWU Union Hall, Hilo, HI

Join us for this family friendly lunch and bingo hosted by BILA! Spots are limited. Register with Riley Iyo at riyo@hgea.org. Don’t forget to include your guest count and their ages for prizes.

_KAUAI_

Retirees Movie Day

Monday Aug. 18, 10 a.m., Kauai HGEA Office

Start your week at movie day with your fellow retirees! Register with Joni at (808) 245-6751.

_MAUI_

Hanafuda Tournament

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m., David Trask Building #207

One of our most popular events is back! Join your union ohana for a fun night of hanafuda.

_OAHU_

Community Action Events

Poker Tournament

Monday, Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m., HGEA 1st Floor Meeting Hall

Calling all of our poker players! Join your union friends for a night of friendly competition.

UH vs. Fresno State

Family Fun Day

Saturday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m., Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex

Cheer on your favorite football team, the Rainbow Warriors, as they play the Fresno State bulldogs.

UH vs. Cal State Fullerston Family Fun Day

Saturday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center

Save the date to cheer on your favorite volleyball team, the UH Wahine, with your entire family.

Congratulations, HGEA athletes!

It was tough competition out on the courts at this year’s basketball and volleyball tournaments. A big round of applause for the following teams:

Basketball

1st: Mixed Plate | 2nd: Ohana

Volleyball

1st: M4 | 2nd: Lucky 7

_FEATURED PARTNER_

Sheraton Waikiki

Steps away from lively Waikiki center, enjoy a stay at this Sheraton resort.

_FEATURED PARTNER_

Moana Surfrider

Time travel and visit the historic Moana Surfrider for your next weekend getaway.

_FEATURED PARTNER_

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

Looking for a breather not too far from home? Check this out.

_FEATURED PARTNER_

The Royal Hawaiian Resort

This iconic pink resort will make your next staycation unforgettable.

Retiring soon? Join our retirees unit to stay in the fight.

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