Posted on: Monday, September 11, 2006
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
Political commentator, columnist and history professor Dan Boylan will share his predictions for the upcoming state primary election in a speech Wednesday to the International Association of Business Communicators. Registration, 11 a.m.; buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m.; program, noon-1 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. In the speech, "PRIMARY ELECTION 2006 PREDICTIONS: A Look Inside Dan Boylan's Crystal Ball," he will not only share his election night outcome predictions, but common campaign activities he watches for to determine success or failure. He also will discuss state Democratic and Republican parties and how national politics play into local outcomes. Fee; nonmembers and students welcome. Registration by noon today: 432-4628 or 566-5533.
Billed as "The Killer B's" — local political newspaper commentators Dan Boylan of MidWeek; Richard Borreca of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Jerry Burris of The Honolulu Advertiser — traditionally appearing in pre-election forum before the Hawai'i Society of Corporate Planners, will be featured this year at a luncheon meeting two days before the Sept. 23 primary election. Especially with the Akaka/Case contest, the election is seen by many as pivotal in Hawai'i's political future. The trio will discuss "HAWAI'I'S POLITICS — CHANGES AHEAD? What Might These Changes Mean for You," in the meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. (registration) to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Fee; early reservations by Friday. Information: Roberta Cullen, 537-2356.
TOMORROW
A "study group" on how to "refine and develop" a business plan will be held 2-4 p.m. tomorrow, sponsored by the HAWAII WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER. At the free sessions, HWBC volunteer counselor Susan Winklareth will offer feedback. Required: Copy of business plan. Registration: 526-1001.
WEDNESDAY
"Lights! Camera! Action!": Chris Lee, Hollywood movie studio producer and founder/director of the University of Hawai'i Academy for Creative Media, will discuss his work with UH students and his Hollywood career in a speech Wednesday to the Association of Records Managers and Administrators. The local chapter's luncheon meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Pagoda Hotel's International Ballroom. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Information: Azia McCord, 625-4007.
THURSDAY
Microsoft specialist Chris Avis will preview the new VISTA and Exchange 2007 products at a continental breakfast meeting Thursday of the ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS. The meeting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Reservations by noon tomorrow: e-mail to aitp hawaii@aitp.org. Information: Lori Morden, 532-3451.
UPCOMING
"Broken Trust: The Inside Story on The Bishop Estate Scandal," is the discussion topic of the luncheon meeting next week of the INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION. Speaking will be University of Hawai'i law professor Randall W. Roth, co-author with U.S. District Judge Samuel P. King of "Broken Trust: Greed, Mismanagement and Political Manipulation of America's Largest Charitable Trust." The meeting is planned for 11:30 a.m. (registration), with noon luncheon and presentation Sept. 19 at the Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Ballroom. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Registration by today: Deborah Wong, 956-8132.
Business meetings of general interest are listed in the Coming Events column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Business Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail dbutts@honoluluadvertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)
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