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Coast Guard Foundation Honors USCG's Fourteenth District

Published Apr 5, 2012 1:03 PM by The Maritime Executive

Non-Profit Organization’s 10th Annual Honolulu Gala Benefits the Coast Guard’s Fourteenth District Heroes

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that its 10th Annual Tribute to the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Fourteenth District will take place on Friday, April 6, 2012 in Honolulu, Hawaii. This event supports Coast Guard members of the Fourteenth District who protect the shores of Hawaii to the distant reaches of Guam and American Samoa. The gala will honor U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka and Mrs. Mildred Akaka for their years of service to the men and women of the Coast Guard, and showcase Hawaii’s unique history and culture.

The event is chaired by Gary North, executive director of the Hawaii Harbor Users Group, and is supported by Coast Guard Foundation Trustees James Andrasick; Bob Halcro; CAPT F. David Hoffman, Jr., USCG (Ret.); and CAPT John P. Milhauer, USCG (Ret.). Also in attendance will be ADM Robert Papp, commandant U.S. Coast Guard; VADM Manson Brown, pacific area commander U.S. Coast Guard; and Rear Admiral Charles W. Ray, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard 14th District.

In addition to honoring the Akakas and celebrating the service of Coast Guard personnel who enforce maritime law, protect our homeland and preserve the environment, the tribute will raise funds to support the Coast Guard Foundation’s important projects and programs that benefit the members of the Fourteenth District and their families. The Coast Guard Foundation supports many projects in District 14 including providing college scholarships for children and grants for enlisted members. In 2008, following a fatal Coast Guard helicopter crash off the Honolulu coast, the Foundation established the Family Disaster Relief Fund, which provides assistance to family members of fallen servicemen and women lost in the line of duty.

“We are proud to honor Senator and Mrs. Akaka for their support of and service to the U.S. Coast Guard, and to honor the dedication and heroism of the extraordinary Coast Guard men and women of the Fourteenth District,” said Anne B. Brengle, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “This event promises to be a meaningful evening to recognize the heroic efforts of the guardians who protect our shores and keep us safe on the water. The dinner is a great opportunity for all of us to give back to them.”

The Tenth Annual Tribute to the USCG’s Fourteenth District will be held on Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Lu’au grounds of the Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Hawaii. A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 pm, with a dinner program to follow at 6:30 pm. For more information on the Coast Guard Foundation’s tribute to the Fourteenth District, the Coast Guard Foundation or to help support its work, please visit the Coast Guard Foundation website at www.coastguardfoundation.org. 

Photo (thumb): Senator and Mrs. Akaka

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WHO: The Coast Guard Foundation
WHAT: 10th Annual Tribute to the United States Coast Guard’s Fourteenth District
WHEN: Cocktail reception 5:30 pm, Dinner and Program 6:30 pm — Friday, April 6, 2012
WHERE: Lu’au grounds of the Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu

2012 TRIBUTE TO THE COAST GUARD’S 14TH DISTRICT
DINNER COMMITTEE

CHAIRS
Gary North
Executive Director
Hawaii Harbor Users Group

FOUNDATION DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES
James Andrasick
Bob Halcro
CAPT F. David Hoffman, Jr., USCGR (Ret)
CAPT John P. Mihlbauer, USCG (Ret)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Fred Anawati
Vic Angoco
William F. Anonsen
Steve Baker
CAPT Sandy Brodie,
USCGR (Ret)
Dudley Fullard-Leo
CAPT Allan Gifford, USCGR (Ret)
Dale Hahn
Glenn Hong
Karl Kiyokawa
RADM Jim McClelland, USCG (Ret)
Bob C. McDermott
Cheryl Uyehara
Lee Webber