Maurice M. Kahawaii

Maurice M. Kahawaii from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 90th International Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 2-6, 2007.

Director Kahawaii is a retired neighbor island terminal manager for Chevron USA.

A member of the Kona Lions Club and a Lion since 1986, Director Kahawaii has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chairperson, region chairperson and district governor. He has also served as district chairperson of MERL, Extension and LCIF.

In recognition of his service to the association, Director Kahawaii has received numerous awards, including the District 50 Outstanding President Award, a Best Zone Award and several International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lions activities, Director Kahawaii is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He is an officer in the Kona Hawaiian Civic Club and the AHA Hawaii ‘Oiwi, the Native Hawaiian Convention. He is also a member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, the Kona Toastmasters and the West Hawaiian Men’s Golf Club. In the past, he served on the board of directors for the Hilo Red Cross and the Hilo Boys and Girls Club, was president of the Big Island Fleet Safety Organization, was involved with the Aiea Jaycees, and served on the chambers of commerce for Kauai, Maui and Hawaii.

Director Kahawaii and his wife, Lani, have a blended family of six children and six grandchildren.

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