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December 8, 2012 A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD R. KELLEY TO OUR OUTRIGGER ‘OHANA

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Jim Heather Makes His Move to Phuket

By Darren Edmonstone

I join Human Resources in congratulating Jim Heather on his exciting move to Phuket, Thailand, to assume the role of resort manager for the 254-key Outrigger® Phuket Beach Resort. Jim reports to General Manager Christoph Berger. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced our agreement to acquire the property in July with the transaction scheduled to close the first quarter of 2013 and the property slated to open March 15, 2013. Jim joined the resort, which is still under renovation, on November 27 and is helping Christoph to implement the pre-opening plan. He will assume responsibility for operational aspects once the hotel opens. Jim moved from Hawai‘i Island, where he was general manager of Keauhou Beach Resort since October 1, 2011. Prior to that, Jim was on O‘ahu where he managed the Courtyard® by Marriott® Waikiki Beach after successfully transitioning the property from the Wyland Waikiki to the Marriott brand. No stranger to travel, Jim began his Outrigger career in 1998 as director of rooms for the Outrigger Guam Resort where he played a key role in the opening of the property. In 2002, he moved to Hawai‘i Island to join the Outrigger Condominium Division as general manager of the Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona; after two years, he moved to O‘ahu and assumed leadership at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Jim’s experience in the hotel industry also includes management positions with Hilton® Hotels in Guam and Crowne Plaza® in Tokyo, Japan. Jim is a long-time, well-respected member of the Outrigger ‘ohana who brings a wealth of experience to this jewel of a resort. His industry knowledge, management style and desire to provide the best in hospitality are sure to contribute to a successful resort opening and ongoing operations for both guests and hosts. A graduate of the University of Las Vegas with a degree in Hotel Administration, Jim also holds a certification from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association. When time permits, you’ll find Jim on the golf course, flying or in search of new restaurants. Congratulations, Jim, on this exciting move and welcome to Phuket! We anticipate great things from you and our Outrigger Phuket Beach Resort team.

Jim Heather

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Dramatic Jump in Runners for 40th Honolulu Marathon

By Dr. Richard Kelley

Tomorrow morning, the biggest group of runners in 15 years will line up on Ala Moana Boulevard, just ‘Ewa of the Ala Moana Shopping Center, to start the 40th running of the Honolulu Marathon! It is a milestone event in many ways.

The first Honolulu Marathon, in 1973, had only 167 entrants. But its popularity soared rapidly, and in 1995, it attracted a record 34,434 runners. In 1997, there were 33,682 entrants but since then the number has generally been in the mid-20,000s. For 2012, Dr. Jim Barahal, president of the Honolulu Marathon, is anticipating nearly 32,000 entrants, up around 40 percent over last year’s 22,806! Once again, the number of entrants from Japan is significant, with some 20,000 from that country registering as marathon runners or participants in the 10K walk. The sponsorship of the event by Japan Airlines, NTT DoCoMo, Sato Pharmaceuticals and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG Card) is clearly an important factor in the popularity of the Honolulu Marathon in Japan.

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Saturday Briefing Annual Break The Saturday Briefing end-of-year recap is next week’s issue (please do not submit any articles for this issue), and the Saturday Briefing staff will take a break for the following two weeks. The Saturday Briefing will resume with the January 5 issue. Any articles and photos submitted during the break will be published in the New Year. Mahalo!

Happy Birthday!December 19: Xiu Qing Li, Rodel B. Juan, Lianne L. Bryant, Simeon Q. Miranda, Kasanita Mainaiqoro, Esperanza Walter, Warunee Chansukho, Phakdee Khongrodpheng, Araya Kaewhoonthong and Wirat Noonin.

December 20: Fiona Hong, Sergio JR A. Pascual, Guidong Lei, Cynthia M. Cunningham, Sujittra Sriorn, Enyaflor Nicdao, David Fawckner, Joby Marie Catibog and Prenay Deo.

December 21: Norly S. Buemio, Mary Catherine Choo Loy, Roy E. Piliere, Anattapong Leekul, Danai Phobamrung, Wipada Samdang, Supatcha Longrak, Litiana Kuridroya and Virginia Cunanan.

December 22: Arhlene L. T. Honda, Elpidio S. Oviedo, Alicia Vaughan Crockett and Jason Mondina.

December 23: Christine S. Tsubaki, Patricia A. K. Kaahanui, Carl B. Kruse, Grace S. Nakamura, Talilotu Carlson, Jasmine Field, Haninta Katzuda, Putra Dharmawan, Hari Lal, Semisi Bitu, Alumita Vu and Kelerayani Vayavu.

December 24: Lesieli Latu Oliveti, Jennifer D. C. Ahdeppa, Keith L. Ai, Karl D. York, Feng Shi Yee, Vani Kuruiqele, Mercedita Morillo, Joel Joaquin, Supap Boukao, Tanawat Koedtap and Kangana Rotchanasing.

December 25: Kenzil M. Edwards, Eugenio Ellazar, Alan Y. Naito, Luciana C. Queja, Jessie O. Dumancil, Charles L. Ursa Jr., Kamonwan Warasin, View Nukaew, Chalermsri Thannet, Sakchai Nimdee, Dharma Putra, Inoke Brian and Puspita Yanti.

If you are interested in a position listed below and meet the qualifications, you may apply online. Please go to Outrigger.com, click on ABOUT OUTRIGGER, then EMPLOYMENT. We only accept online applications for the open-listed positions from internal candidates. If you have any questions, please call Chad Teramae at (808) 921-6989. Application deadline for the following positions is December 14, 2012.

Guest Services Representative (Part-Time)At least one year customer service and cashiering experience required, preferably in the hospitality industry. Must have basic computer skills and be able to type 30 wpm. Must also be a team player with excellent communication skills and ability to work any day and shift.

Guest Service Representative (Full-Time)At least one year customer service and cashiering experience required, preferably in the hospitality industry. Must have basic computer skills and be able to type 30 wpm. Must also be a team player with excellent communication skills and ability to work any day and shift. Ability to speak one or more of the following languages: Japanese, Korean or Chinese required.

Employment Opportunities

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Photo Finish at this Year’s XTERRA Trail Run World Championships

By Nancy Daniels

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts has been a long-time sponsor of the XTERRA Trail Run World Championships held every first Sunday of December at Kualoa Ranch. In all those years, we’ve never had as close a finish as we did this year. As a matter of fact, it was so close that for the first time in event history, there was a tie! After reviewing several angles of video and photos, XTERRA race officials determined that Ben Bruce and Joe Gray crossed the finish line simultaneously after 21 grueling kilometers running through Ka‘a‘awa Valley and Hakipu‘u Valley and are officially the co-champions for 2012. In addition to the 21-kilometer World Championship course that took runners up hills and along flat valley trails, several stream crossings and some tight, twisty sections that can only be described as uniquely XTERRA, the day’s activities also included a 10K and 5K race, as well as a Keiki Sprint and an Adventure Walk. As a sponsor benefit, Outrigger receives a small number of complimentary race entries each year, which are made available to employees and their family members. Congratulations to this year’s team of participants who enjoyed a romp through Kualoa Ranch either on the 5K race or the Adventure Walk: Nancy Daniels, Dan Daniels, Loyce Hurley, Jenny Meyer, Kala Meyer, Lisa Asakura, Mark Hayes, Lianne Bryant, Frank Stepo, Ritche Albano, Sheila Ayson, Joanna Padilla and Kaycee Hansberry. Outrigger had a more visible presence at the event this year with the Outrigger team assisting in the Kids Zone tent, registering keiki for the Keiki Sprint and offering some fun, kid-friendly games to play. Mahalo to Milton Lafitaga and Kathy Hansberry for coordinating this effort and to volunteers Ritche Albano, Sheila Ayson, Joanna Padilla, Jayson Padilla and Kaycee Hansberry.

Team X-T.R.E.M.E A very moving component of the XTERRA Trail Run World Championships is the participation of Team X-T.R.E.M.E. This is an organization with an ongoing mission to Honor, Empower and Motivate wounded service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. The team features active and veteran military members who participate in various races across the country to honor the sacrifice of Wounded Warriors through feats of mental and physical endurance. This is the third consecutive year that Team X-T.R.E.M.E. participated in the XTERRA run at Kualoa Ranch and the second year that Outrigger Hotels and Resorts assisted with their visit by hosting their accommodations. This year, the team was made up of eight members running in the 21K race, including two Wounded Warriors. In keeping with the team’s tradition, each member ran the entire course with gas masks secured to their faces. Also per tradition, the team skydived into the race site prior to the start and brought in another wounded veteran as their guest of honor. This year’s guest

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The start of this year’s XTERRA Trail Run at Kualoa Ranch

From our ‘ohana were (front): Ritche Ablano, Frank Stepo, Loyce Hurley, Lianne Bryant and Kathy Hansberry; and (back): Milton Lafitaga, Mark Hayes, Lisa Asakura and Dan and Nancy Daniels

When the gas masks are on, Team X-T.R.E.M.E. members are identified by their “call signs,” as it is not about them as individuals but what they represent through their actions.

Back (standing): Perseverance, Endurance, Loyalty, Conviction, Vigilance, Solace and Justice. Front: Sacrifice, Mike Elliott, Cpl. Josh Sams, Lindsey Sams and Col. John Bates.

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of honor was Cpl. Josh Sams who lost both his legs to an improvised explosive device (IED) in January while serving in Afghanistan. According to Jeremy Soles, founder and president of Team X-T.R.E.M.E., “The XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in Hawai‘i is a pivotal element in our cycle of rehabilitation for wounded veterans. Not only are these warriors immersed in the excitement and beauty of paradise, they are also empowered by the XTERRA energy and through challenges they witness the team overcome at Kualoa Ranch. The wounded warriors leave Hawai‘i and the XTERRA/Team X-T.R.E.M.E. experience highly motivated, refreshed and focused on living life to the extreme.” Next year’s XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is scheduled for Sunday, December 1, at Kualoa Ranch. You’ve got a whole year to prepare! To get motivated, check out this year’s highlight video at http://bcove.me/m62l4ziv.

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Kathy Carey Receives UH RecognitionBy Nancy Daniels

On Saturday, November 24, Kathy Carey received the 2012 Charlie Ushijima Award from the University of Hawai‘i (UH) Athletics Department during the UH-UNLV football game at Aloha Stadium. This prestigious award, named after it’s first recipient, the late Charlie Ushijima, honors an outstanding volunteer who has given his/her time to

help further the University’s athletics programs. Kathy has done that and so much more in her role as Assistant Coach to the Women’s Soccer Team, being an integral member of the coaching staff as well as a stalwart mentor to the many young women athletes who have been part of the soccer program over the years. Former Outrigger ‘ohana member and current Head Women’s Soccer

Coach Michele Nagamine said, “Kathy has faithfully served the women’s soccer program since 1992 and spends countless hours per week organizing travel, managing equipment ordering and maintenance, booster club issues and budgeting. She works hard every day, always has a smile on her face and we would not be the same program without her!” Kathy was in good company, with Wes Yonamine also receiving kudos for his incredible help to Rainbow Baseball for over the past decade as point man for Duane Kurisu’s Grand Slam Club Cooking Crew and as the organizer and supervisor of UH’s annual Youth League Tournament. Acting Athletics Director Rockne Freitas said Kathy and Wes’ “… tireless efforts enable us to compete and win both in the classroom and on the field of play…” On hand to celebrate Kathy’s recognition were her husband David, Drs. Chuck and Jenny Kelley, Connor Carey, Mary Colleen Kelley and husband Judd Klinger and a stadium full of UH fans! Congratulations, Kathy!Drs. Chuck and Jenny Kelley, Connor, Kathy and David Carey and Mary Colleen Heyer and Judd Klinger

Team X-T.R.E.M.E. at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach: From Left to Right: Specialist Eduard Lychik (US Army / Active), Dan Covolesky, Jeremy Soles, Scott Blough, Barbara Yates, Brandon Love, Nancy Daniels, Stephen Glover, Meg Sauve, Mark Jones, Patsy Narimatsu, with Cpl. Josh Sams and Todd Love in front.

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Outrigger® Guam Resort Proudly Celebrates its Years of Service Recipients

By Kristin Ramos

On Thursday, November 28, 2012, the Outrigger Guam Resort proudly celebrated our commitment to Inafa’ maolek (Hospitality) with a special luncheon honoring its 5 and 10-year service award recipients. John Wigsten, general manager, congratulated and thanked our honorees for their hard work and dedication. The luncheon also included raffle drawings for employees and a kick-off fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2013. It was a fitting ceremony to honor our Service Award recipients to wish them many more years with our Familia (Family) and to close out another successful year at the Outrigger Guam Resort. Happy Holidays to everyone!

Ten-Year HonoreesFinancial Services

Edna Malbog

Placido Saico

Food & Beverage

Chona Guanlao

Michael Ibay

Pitnes Enita

Sheryl Tutanes

Housekeeping

Florida Sonis

Iofina Isack

Leonida Lanada

Leonila Evangelista

Romeo Nuque

Rosalinda Soriano

Teresita Hoeck

Property Services

Virgilio Santos

Purchasing

Joy Advincula

Sales

Michiru Sato

Five-Year HonoreesFood & Beverage

Cronica Ching

Gemma Nuque

Theodore Kaai

William Davis

Front Office

Christina Panaguiton

Edwin Alisasis

Jarrod Rebanal

Housekeeping

Fely Parawan

Ubaldo Agaran

Human Resources

Angelica Loughlin

Property Services

John Manulutac

Ryan Serrano

Photo below:Front: Leonila Evangelista, Donna Wong, Angelica Loughlin, Edna Malbog, Leonida Lanada, Rosalinda Soriano, Virgilio Santos, Florida Sonis, Junior Saico and Joy AdvinculaBack: Romeo Nuque, Ubaldo Agaran, Teresita Hoeck, John Wigsten, Ken Nishizawa, Gemma Nuque, Mohammad Jiffry, Jimmy Gwak, Iofina Isak and Ken Kettenacker

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Hallelujah! It’s the Holidays!By the Saturday Briefing Staff

Over the next few weeks, enjoy festive photos at our properties across the globe as we celebrate the season. Happy Holidays!

Jerry “Gilligan” Dolak and Milton “Skipper” Lafitaga “i” check-in ready are Terri Escritor, Val Tanaka and Jo Christian

Shae “Mary Ann” Gallardo and Gilligan ham it up for the photog Dorinda Dunlap, Luana Maitland and Cherwin Meheula-Solomon

Nurhan Enustun - Event Coordinator Extraordinaire David Reed - IT INcredible! Nancy Wan and Joel Fernandez

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Dr. Chuck Kelley, Stanley Trueman and Pam Yagi

Sitting: Monica Kauhane. Standing: Evelyn Dellosa, Tammy Arakaki, Diane Lau and Helen Peau Grace Nakamura and Bev Fidel

Luana Maitland and Jeannie Rolles

DJ Nash, Santa and Kyle RichardsJose “Santa” Solorio and Char Luning

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Divina and Archie Garcia Sheila Gerbig-Hussey, Bill Rees, Mel Kaneshige, Kenny Kan, Matt Swartz and Trina Tory

Eulogio Gapuzan, Rodel Juan, Aurelio Transfiguracion, Michael Zampaga and Renato GaringoJeff Nelson and Maika Benedetti

Daniel Guittu and Keiichi Yotsuya Ellen Isidro, Danny Wang, Santa, Ellie Agustin, Lorry Ijima-Sato and Ritche Albano

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Yan Qiao Gao, Hipolita Rosete, Ester Viloria and Virginia Trinidad

Ligaya Martin, Brian Khil, Tante Pascual, Jonathan Gelacio and Elise MaddySanta is popular with the ladies: Zhanyun Chen,

Hui Juan Doris Chu and Yanling Huang

Yoke Sasaki shares her “wish list” with SantaSaturnina Agonoy, Virginia Asakawa, Jo Ader and Anita Cabulera

Back: Nena Tran and Lleuellyn Calses. Front: Lorena Rosete

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Hallelujah! It’s the Holidays!Continued from page 9

Standing: Joe Mar Lestino and Greg ShimabukuSitting: Sheldon Fujishige, Windy Seguancia and Aaron Robinson

Standing: Marilyn Cleopas, Thelma Fernandez and Rosalina ManzanoSitting: Norilyn Ragaragan, Angelita Padua and Jacqueline Balubar

Standing: Clayton Umuiwi and Yuet Oy Au. Sitting: Suzanne Lee, Denise Torres and Maile Okuma Kelley Family: Jenny and Dr. Chuck and Pat

Karee Cheung and Michelle Castro

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Gana Maheshwaran, Vicki Valenciano, Faye Fernandez, Gregg Enright, Chris Gampon and Kim Rogers

Miki Paiaina-Makua, Santa and Lori Ishiyama

Shawn Usami, Doreen Nohara and Chuck ShishidoKaren Emoto, Cari Coates, Santa, Loyce Hurley, Dorinda Dunlap and Nancy Brunner (front)

Jason Sewell, Reed Nakamura, Lisa Sur and Jennifer Thepsenavong Barry Wallace, Danette Bolosan, Santa and Charlene Goo

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Jo-Ann Yonamine, Santa and Shae “Mary Ann” Gallardo Kris Nickelsen, Melanie Hunter and Chuck Okazaki

Desiree Hee Barbara LamRicardo Lumaban

Janice Ng, Santa and Ivy KwokKim Rogers, Carolyn Murren, Carly Barisich, John McDonald, Lisa Tojo, Thaila Kaikana

and Shilla Lee with SantaJiezhen Li, Santa and Pin Xuan Yeung

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Need a hand? Looking for answers? Trying to make a fresh start?

EAP is Here to HelpBy Human Resources

Employee Assistance of the Pacific, Outrigger’s new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as of January 1, 2013, is a Hawai‘i-based company with professional counselors throughout the islands, who understand Hawai‘i’s unique economic and multi-cultural environment. Employee Assistance of the Pacific can help you:• Dealwithstress• Manageyourtime• Enjoyyourkids• Setpriorities• Reduceanger• Makehealthylifestylechanges• Beataddiction• Improverelationships• Dealwitheldercareissues

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a short-term counseling or resource service provided to you and your family members by Outrigger, which will assist in identifying

and resolving issues that may be interfering with your job or personal life. Employees and their families/dependents are eligible for up to six (6) sessions of EAP services per year at no cost. Employees who may be in need of services are encouraged to contact the EAP directly; your visit and information is completely confidential. In Honolulu, counseling is available at their office located at 1221 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Suite 730. Neighbor Island, Windward and North Shore O‘ahu employees can meet with a counselor at various locations across the islands. Employees may start using their 2013 benefits now and call 808-597-8222 to make an appointment. The Honolulu office is staffed to respond quickly to urgent situations throughout the workday and professionals are available via phone on a 24-hour basis for emergencies. Starting in January, Human Resources will visit department briefings to share more information about services provided by Employee Assistance of the Pacific. Feel free to checkout their website at eapacific.com.

Improve relationships

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Davin Kawakami comtemplates “Rocking the Boat” Jojo Cabulera Rocks It! All Smiles - Tracy Crofton and David Carey

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Dramatic Jump in Runners for 40th Honolulu Marathon

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The substantial increase in the number of participants is predicted to have a significant economic impact on Hawai‘i. The race will generate income on the order of $120 million, up dramatically over the estimated $107 million generated last year. Moreover, the economic benefits are not limited to Honolulu, but are spread throughout Hawai‘i since roughly one in every five out-of-state registrants plans to visit neighbor islands too. Dr. Barahal is rightly proud when he points out that the Honolulu Marathon is self-supporting. Unlike some other major sporting events in Hawai‘i such as the Pro Bowl, the Honolulu Marathon does not ask for or receive any taxpayer support. It enlists private sponsors to help, and with registration fees, it pays for its operations, advertising and promotion, over 400 special-duty police, park use and cleanup, road barricading and cleanup, and the use of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Thanks to the large number of elite runners participating, the 40th Honolulu Marathon should be particularly exciting.

• Thesecond-fastestmarathonerinworldhistory,WilsonKipsang of Kenya, the 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist, will be attacking the Honolulu course record of 2:11:12. While some of the world’s “super-elite” runners are said to skip the Honolulu Marathon because of Hawai‘i’s heat and humidity, Kipsang decided to run here after the New York City Marathon – which he was favored to win – was cancelled, just 40 hours before the race was due to start, after Superstorm Sandy struck. Kipsang’s 2:03:42 victory in Frankfurt in September 2011 is just four seconds behind the all-time world marathon record.

• RightbesideKipsangwillbeKenya’sJimmyMuindi,whoholds the Honolulu Marathon’s record time of 2:11:12 and has won the race here seven times!

• WearingBibF1willbeWoynishetGirmaofEthiopa,whowon the women’s division last year with a time of 2:31:41.

• SvetlanaZakharovaofRussia,athree-timeHonoluluMarathon winner, once with a personal best time of 2:28:34, will try for her fourth win.

Elkanah Odembo, Kenya’s ambassador to the United States, will be a special guest in Waikīkī to cheer on the large number of runners from his country. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts and OHANA Hotels and Resorts are the Official Hotels of the Honolulu Marathon, and we proudly provide rooms for all the elite runners at Outrigger Reef on the Beach as our contribution to this important community event. According to General Manager Bill Comstock, the Reef is also hosting legendary long distance runner Frank Shorter, who won the marathon gold medal at the 1972 Olympics. Known as the “father of the American running boom,” he has run the Honolulu Marathon 19 times. Although he never won it, Shorter has been a champion of its reputation since 1974, acting as a race broadcaster and celebrity guest signer at numerous Honolulu Marathon Expos, according to www.honolulumarathon.org. At the finish line, only a handful of competitors are hailed as winners, but in reality, everybody in Hawai‘i wins when the Honolulu Marathon races into town. Thanks to Dr. Jim Barahal and all the staff and volunteers of the Honolulu Marathon for everything you do for our state year after year.