In September, the Hawaii National Guard Association (HNGA) hosted the 113th National Guard Association of the United States annual conference. More than 3,000 persons attended the three-day event that culminated five years of planning, coordination and hard work by HNGA officers, staff, spouses and friends.
More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the 113th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States, Sept. 4-6. Delegates, National Guard members and exhibitors from every U.S. state, territory and district will meet at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
The conference brings National Guard members together for business sessions, formal committee meetings and guest lectures by distinguished speakers. Delegates address important military, legislative and budgetary topics affecting state militias.
Hawaiian cultural activities will be available to guests not attending the business session (see signup form on this page). A formal dinner and exclusive night at the Polynesian Cultural Center is planned for after-hours.
The Hawaii National Guard is counting on all of its members to help with this major event. The conference is an opportunity to get together with our friends from the mainland and to share the aloha spirit.
Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson addresses the delegates and guests at the 113th National Guard Association of the United States conference held at the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, Sept. 4-6. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr., NGAUS president (left) and Lt. Cols. Jerald Aoki (second from right) and Jerry Matsuda look on. (More Hawaii ’91 photos on pages 6-7).(Pictures from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)
HAWAII ’91
113th Annual National Guard Association of the United States Conference Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, Sept. 4-6
Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki, Hawaii ’91 conference chair, calls to the stage some of the more than 350 volunteers who worked on the NGAUS conference. Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan (right), chief of staff of the Army, receives a Kukailimoku tiki from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the state adjutant general. 1st Sgt. Bert M. Yanagida and Capt. Jeffrey J. Protacio, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, view an exhibit during a conference break. Lt. Col. Walter Y. Kinoshita coordinates travel arrangements for a distinguished guest. Kinoshita and his staff were responsible for hosting hundreds of distinguished visitors during the three-day conference. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr. (right), NGAUS president, presents the Harry S. Truman Award, NGA US’ highest award, to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The presentation was the highlight of the All States Dinner held on the last night of the conference. U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye addresses the conference attendees. More than 2,900 delegates, spouses, and guests enjoy the All States Dinner, Sept. 6. (Pictures from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)
The Hawaii National Guard Association thanks the more than 350 volunteers who generously gave of their time and talent to make the recent NGA US conference an overwhelming success. Special recognition is extended to the conference and committee chairpersons:
Maj. Gen. Edward Richardson, Ex Officio
Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki, Conference Co-Chair
Lt. Col. Don Arakaki, NGAUS President and Conference Co-Chair
Col. (Ret.) Bob Perry, Conference Co-Chair
Lt. Col. Jiro Arakaki, Administration
1st Lt. Randy Tom, Registration
Chief Warrant Officer Karen Stender, Housing & Commercial Air Travel
Col. Kenneth Wicks, Airfield Operations
Lt. Col. Eric Tom, Budget & Finance
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Kenji Sumida, Community Support
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Ito, Retiree Activities
Lt. Col. Bernard Takano, Communications
Maj. Gervin Miyamoto, Security
Lt. Col. Walter Kinoshita, Distinguished Guests
Lt. Col. Ed Chung-Hoon, Audio Visual
Col. Michael Rawlins, Food Service
Lt. Col. Wayson Wong, Legal Affairs
Col. Norberto Baysa, Medical Support
Maj. Raymond Jardine, Entertainment
Staff Sgt. Jan DeRego and Capt. Jeffrey Protacio, Decorations
Lt. Col. Jerry Matsuda, Facilities
Maj. Leslie Bise, Adjutants General Reception
Maj. Claude Ishida, Business Sessions
Maj. Norbert Luke, Awards Luncheon
Maj. Stanley Osserman, Public Affairs
Lt. Col. Clarence Fukumoto, Governor’s Reception
Lt. Col. Freddie Esperanza, States Dinner and VIP Reception
Lt. Col. Judy Fadrowsky and Mrs. Bernee Hall, Family Activities
Maj. Spencer Mukai, Ground Transportation
Maj. Kenneth Tenno, Sergeant-at-Arms
Maj. Keith Tanouye, Memorial Ceremony
Hawaii National Guard Association: 1991 -92 Executive Council Officers Council Members
Treasurer – Maj. Leslie Bise James Kawano, 1st Lt. James Matsuura
Photos for the NGAUS conference were shot by Maj. Stan Osserman, Tech Sgt. Wayne Pontes, and Sgt. Frands Shen, Hawaii Air National Guard; 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai, Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha, Staff’ Sgt. Dennis Y. Fujii, Sgt. Jennifer Horimoto, Sgt. Lance M. Kamisugi, Sgt. Wayne T. Miyata, and Spec. Jan T. Tanimoto, 117th Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard; and Michelle Ai-Chang and Stephen M. Lum, State DOD Public Affairs Office.
