SMEI Honolulu launches its 2011-12 dinner series with Hawaiian Air CEO, Mark Dunkerley

Hawaiian Airlines’ President & CEO Mark Dunkerley will discuss our leading local carrier’s brand recognition program, its unique company culture and expansion to new markets. Now in its 82nd year of service, Hawaiian is the 11th largest airline in the nation and employs over 4,000 travel professionals. The company has been rated the best carrier serving Hawaii by Zagat’s, Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler magazines alongside numerous industry awards.

Prior to joining Hawaiian, Mr. Dunkerley was Chief Operating Officer of the Sabena Airlines Group in Brussels, Belgium. He also served as President & COO of one of the largest providers of ground services to airlines at airports worldwide. In addition, Mark held a variety of management positions for British Airways including senior vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean. Mr. Dunkerley currently serves on the Boards of Directors for the Air Transport Association of America, Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau and Hawai’i Business Roundtable.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an award-winning pilot who has led Hawaiian to become an industry leader in operations, customer service and financial performance during some of the most turbulent times in airline history.

Saturday, August 13, 2011
Memorial service: 10am | Mass to follow: 11am
Sacred Heart Church, 1701 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii

Following this Celebration of Life, Herb and Dale Uyeda request that you join them at The Pagoda Hotel, 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of Stephanie’s favorite charities, The Hawaii Humane Society.

If you are unable to attend, please share your favorite memories of Stephanie at: 1000 Memories – Stephanie Uyeda

***MEMORIAL SERVICES***
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Memorial service: 10am | Mass to follow: 11am
Sacred Heart Church, 1701 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii

Following this Celebration of Life, Herb and Dale Uyeda request that you join them at The Pagoda Hotel, 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of Stephanie’s favorite charities, The Hawaii Humane Society.

If you are unable to attend, please share your favorite memories of Stephanie at: 1000 Memories – Stephanie Uyeda

Dear SMEI Members,

I speak for the entire board of directors when I say we are all very saddened to hear about the passing of Stephanie Uyeda this weekend. She was a very special person that touched so many and who so many relied upon and often turned to when we needed a friend, help, or guidance.

Her passing leaves behind a legacy of compassion, caring and professionalism that will create a void for all of us who have had the pleasure of knowing her. She has always been known and respected for the way she lived her life to the fullest each and everyday and her unfailing dedication to SMEI and each of us.

Please know that you all were a very large and special part of Stephanie’s life and she shared more times than I can count how much she loved the SMEI organization and loved and cared for each of you.

While I know that words are only a small gesture of support, I want each of you to know that her high energy and “we-can-do-anything” spirit has touched all our lives making us richer for having known her. She will never ever be forgotten.

Her family is in our thoughts and prayers during these sad times.

My deepest sympathies,

Lee Collins
President – SMEI Honolulu

There will be more information coming over the next days and weeks.
For any who may need or desire to speak with someone, we have received an offer from one of our members, Linda Rose Herman, whose company provides a 24-Hour Compassion Helpline.  Trained MSWs and Ph.D.’s in grief counseling answer the phone.  There is no identification or special code needed.  No explanation is asked for as to how you received the phone number.  It is a resource available to talk, cry, and receive comfort any time day or night.  People can call as often as they want and even arrange to speak with the same person that they initially speak with.  The toll free number is 800-480-1234.  The phone is usually answered after just one ring by a live person — no waiting.