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AIA Centennial Club News! |
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Welcome to the MAY EDITION of our CENTENNIAL CLUB NEWS!
Your update on special events, stories, and member spotlights.
Celebrating 100 years of our shared legacy. |
Powered by Our Volunteers |
While April is nationally recognized as Volunteer Month, we celebrate our volunteers year‑round. Built by members, for members, AIA thrives because of those who generously give their time and talent.
From programs and events to advocacy, mentorship, and community impact, volunteers are the driving force behind all we do. |
First Impressions Matter: Celebrating AIA Volunteers |
If you have ever attended one of AIA Hawaii’s signature events like the Design Awards or taken a weekend Walking Tour, you know how much a great first impression sets the tone for the entire function. Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of volunteers makes that magic happen. Year after year, they greet guests with energy and smiles, keeping things moving with speed and friendliness.
Below, we interviewed a few of the incredible volunteers who help make our events unforgettable. |
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Jennifer Harada-Okino, AIA | Member since 1997 |
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What’s been the most rewarding part of volunteering with AIA? The friendships I've made along the way. The events will pass, but the friendships and memories will last.
What makes your day better?
A smile. Whether from family, friends, colleagues, or strangers, a smile means that everything is going to be okay. |
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Brenda Lowrey, AIA | Member since 1986 |
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What’s been the most rewarding part of volunteering with AIA? As a volunteer tour guide for AIA Honolulu's Downtown & Chinatown Walking Tours I get to share my love for historic buildings and the uniqueness of our city! And at our events I enjoy helping out at the registration table where I can greet old friends and meet new ones.
What makes your day better? Sunshine and sharing smiles with random people. |
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Julie Lam, Assoc. AIA | Member since 2012 |
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What’s been the most rewarding part of volunteering with AIA? Over the last decade plus, the most rewarding part has been the friendships I have acquired through AIA. They have become some of my most trusted friends and mentors, especially within the Hawaii State Council committees.
What’s your favorite book and why?
The Gate to Women’s Country By Sheri S. Tepper. A book I return to every few years, revealing new layers of meaning that subtly reshape my understanding of myself.
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Ann Yoklavich | Member: 1988-2021 |
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What’s been the most rewarding part of volunteering with AIA? I love leading the AIA tours, because I enjoy sharing my knowledge of Hawaii's very interesting buildings and history. I can also learn from the folks on the tours, if they have memories to share.
What’s your favorite building and why? The Alexander & Baldwin building is my favorite because of the amazing collaboration between C. W. Dickey and Hart Wood, with perfectly harmonious overall architectural design, beautiful materials, and unique ornamentation. |
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This month’s Centennial Flash welcomes one of our newest AIA Hawaii members. As our organization looks to the future, we listen, adapt, and grow stronger together. |
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Welcoming New AIA Hawaii Member |
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Addison Peabody, Assoc. AIA | Member since: Nov 11, 2025 |
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What’s one issue in the profession or our local community that you’re excited to engage with through AIA?
As Carl Elefante once said, "The greenest building is the one that already exists." As buildings outlive their original use, new opportunities emerge to refresh existing structures to meet contemporary public needs with contemporary design tools. I'm excited to discuss how designers approach the unique challenges of adaptive reuse. |
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Outside of architecture, what’s something you’re passionate about that influences your work?
Sketching has been a wonderful way to reframe my perspective. When I slow down, observe what's in front of me, and take time to sketch it, the subject becomes richer and I appreciate it more. Urban sketching has been great for deepening my understanding of the built environment. |
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Centennial Socks Competition |
Answer the Question Below to Enter the Drawing |
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How many members were listed in the AIA Hawaii Directory 1926-27?
A. 9
B. 20
C. 50 |
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Congrats Last Month's Winners: Jannah Lyn Dela Cruz, Assoc. AIA Stephanie Ing, Assoc. AIA Jessica Shimazu, AIA
Come get your socks at the CFA! Email Jess to coordinate the pick-up. |
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Exclusive AIA Centennial merchandise is available! Our socks and pins are ready for pick‑up now, and our limited-edition polos will be available later this month. |
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Vote for Hawaii's Favorite Building until June 30th |
We invite members and the public to vote for their favorite building. Share the voting link and our posts on social media to celebrate 100 years of remarkable architecture that shape our islands. |
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Saturday June 27 | Time & Location TBA |
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For our second Book Club, we have chosen “Human Transit" by Jarrett Walker. Discussion led by Jon Nouchi, Director of Transit at the C&C of Honolulu. Where to get the book? At your local library, bookstore or online. |
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The AIA Hawai'i Centennial Club represents an extraordinary community of supporters who recognize the value of architecture in every part of life — from our urban places to our rural communities, from innovation in practice to mentorship of future professionals. Mahalo nui loa for your support. |
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