University of Hawaii Wahine Volleyball Booster Club

May 2013


	President's Message
	Club Activities / How to Become a Member
	Multimedia: Spring Matches & Offseason Activities
	Team Banquet
	Dave Shoji Invitational Golf Tournament
	Multimedia: Big West Conference Season and Postseason
	Multimedia: Regular Season (pre-conference)
	Multimedia: Fall Camp and Preseason Preview
	Wahine Volleyball Articles
	Downloadable Forms and Archived Information

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Members List:

President:
Stanley Ching (2013-15)
Vice President:
Pat Acoba (2013-15)
Secretary:
Lynette Yamashiro (2011-13)
Treasurer:
Roger Kobayashi (2013-15)
Directors:
Mahina Hugo (2013-15)
Bea Shimamoto (2013-15)
Tina Smith (2011-13)
Del Tanaka (2011-13)
Andy Yamaguchi (2013-15)
WVB Scholarship/Shoji Career Wins Donors:
Anonymous Supporter 1
Jane and Melvin Asuncion
Heather and Paul Bubnis
Stanley Ching
Leslie and Doreen Hidaka
Linda Hirai
Mahina and Todd Hugo
Clifford and Debbie Miyake
David Oberheu
Joan Pratt and Melinda Walker
Al and Helen Santo
Harold and Joyce Schatz
Steve and Bea Shimamoto
Larry and Juanita Tom
Andy Yamaguchi and Cheryl Ernst
Michael Yoshimura
2013-14 Members:
Anonymous Supporter 1
Pat and Estrella Acoba
Jane and Melvin Asuncion
Theodore and Olga Awana
Duane Baba
Albert and Dolores Bediones
Heather and Paul Bubnis
Frances Ching
Stanley Ching
Donald and Jane Chong
Chuck and Julie Gaty
Ian and Kristi Greene
Leslie and Doreen Hidaka
Linda Hirai
Sidney and Diane Honda
Gary and Terry Jennings
Roger and Jane Kobayashi
Evelyn and Tab Long
Kenneth and Mary Luckey
Ron & Yvonne Malandra
Frances Kam Mee (and Chun Hoon Ching RLT)
Tim and Kathy Mennealy
Clifford and Debbie Miyake
Archie and May Murakami
Kyle Nakamoto and Ellen Gusman
David Oberheu and Donald Oberheu
Velma Omura
Joan Pratt and Melinda Walker
Dominic Pugliaresi
Al and Helen Santo
Harold and Joyce Schatz
Ichiro and Betty Shikada
Steve and Bea Shimamoto
JoAnn and John Sinton
Rosalie Tatsuguchi and Tom Shizuru
Andy Yamaguchi and Cheryl Ernst
Lynette and Guy Yamashiro and Tia
Michael Yoshimura
2013 General Donations:
Heather and Paul Bubnis
Evelyn and Tab Long
Ron & Yvonne Malandra
Kyle Nakamoto and Ellen Gusman
JoAnn and John Sinton
Lynette and Guy Yamashiro and Tia
2012-13 Members:
Chevron U.S.A. (Carina Tagupa)
Herbert and Christine Ah Yo
Steve and Cathaline Castillo
Eric and Lori Fujimoto
Maggie Gaukler
TC and Jaye Gray
Jane Hashimoto
Melvyn and Mairi Hayamoto
Gloria and Hal Henderson
Bruce Hisanaga
Dawn Hocking
Richard Hong
David and Jacquelyn Hong
Fred and Sheena Ing
Egan and Erin Kawamoto
Vernon Knight and Judith Buffington
Glen and Evelyn Koyama
Chad and Kimberly Koyanagi
Howard and Sylvia Kruse
James Kubota
Andrew Lee and Lenora Lee
Dane Lee
John and Judy Longo
Mitchell Maeda
Danielle and Dennis Maeda
Shari and Layne Manabe
Alice Matsumoto
Carl Mitchell and Gail Takeuchi
Richard and Miyoko Mitsumori
Eric and Millie Miura
Walter Morita
Rick Nakamura
John Nigro
Leslie and Clyde Noble
Robert and Linda Nunokawa
Shane Nunokawa
Roy and Nora Onishi
Fred and Judi Parker
Eli Queja
Alika and Donna Raneses
Richard Santo
Andrew Santos
Clarence and Amy Sasaki
Lauretta Sewake and Lenora Yagi
Malia Smith and Gabrielle Smythe
Anne Souza and Joe Souza, Jr.
Basil and Kathryn Sparlin
Dan and Cathy Stauber
Chris and Stephany Swoish
Jonathan Takahashi
Alan Tanaka
Earl Tanaka
George Tanaka
Del and Ann Tanaka
Henry and Doreen Tanoue
Lloyd and Lynn Tsue
Gordon and Victoria Van Wagner
C. Jay Voss
Farouk and Norene Wang
Mark Watase
David and Carolyn Berry Wilson
Dennis and Sharon Yamada
Kevin Yoneshige
Sandra Yorong
Arlene Yoshioka
2013-14 Alumnae Members (paid):
Mahina and Todd Hugo
2012-13 Alumnae Members (paid):
Jennifer Carey
Diane Sebastian Pestolesi
Kristin Pulaski and Alisa Curry
Alumnae Members:
Robyn Ah Mow-Santos
Tita Ahuna
Joselyn Robins Akana
Laura Phillips Alford
Kari Anderson Ambrozich
Deanna Dunstone Angel
Jaime and Todd Apo
Alicia Arnott
Teisa Fotu Auva'a
Sista Palakiko Beazley
Caroline Blood
Heather Bown
Stephanie Brandt
Nahaku Brown
Jennifer Wilton Cabbab
Sarah Chase
Toni Nishida Chock
Lauren Duggins Chun
Deitre Collins-Parker
Nena Costales
Suzanne Eagye Cox
Therese Crawford
Aneli Cubi-Otineru
Kanani Danielson
Elise Duggins
Lani Elliazar
Linda Fernandez
Stephanie Ferrell
Tehani Miyashiro Fiatoa
Cheri Boyer Fitzner
Candy Kane Folkins
Catherine Fowler
Margaret Vakasausau Francois
Cia Goods
Bonnie Gouveia
Kari Gregory
Alex Griffiths
Cheryl Grimm
Maja Gustin
Stephanie Hagins
Malin Fransson Harders
Donna Hess
Brittany Hewitt
Tara Hittle
Cathy Hollinger-Cram
Jamie Houston
Heidi Ilustre-Boatright
Hedderlea Lim Ilustre-Pascua
Kapu Elkington Iosua
Paula Gusman Jenkins
Kanoe Kamana'o Ka'aihue
Joyce Kaapuni
Delphine "Babes" Kalulu
Kristina Kam
Leah Karratti
Amber Kaufman
Jessica Sudduth Kaven
Jessica Keefe
Rayna Kitaguchi
Kelly Knowles
Karolyn Kootnekoff-James
Nohea Tano Laboy
Aven Lee
Jayme Lee
Liz Lee
Debbi Black Lippert
Angelica Ljungquist
Kristal Attwood Lopez
Kenyatta Lovelace
Karin Lundqvist
Lisa Strand Ma'a
Emily Maeda
Dani Mafua
Terry Malterre
Sarah Mason
Shelly Kim Mau
Jennifer Roberts McGuyre
Diana McKibbin
Beth McLachlin
Paige Mitchell
Waynette Mitchell
Joey Akeo Miyashiro
Marilyn Moniz-Kahoohanohano
Angie Andrade Morioka
Tanja Nikolic
Chastity Nobriga
Marcie Nowack
Megan O'Brian
Lily Olteanu
Kelly Ong
Wendi Park
Bobbie Perry
Karrie Trieschman Poppinga
Sarah Prather
Victoria Prince
Kori Pulaski and Robin Robinson
Alexis Robins
Mary Robins
Lori Higashida Rossi
Joanna Sahm
Juliana Sanders
LeeAnn Pestana and Alvis Satele
Sue Hlavenka Sewell
Stephanie Shota Shigemasa
Amanda Simmons
Tonya Williams Slacanin
Monica Stauber
Elizabeth Ka'aihue Stoltzman
Melody Eckmier Studer
Nickie Thomas
Cayley Thurlby
Brandi Brooks Van Bourgondien
Martina Cincerova Vernerova
Melissa Villaroman
Nikki Hubbert Walker
Ashley Watanabe
Susanne Boogaard Willett
Kee Williams
Kim Willoughby
Raeceen Woolford
Nalani Yamashita
Missy Yomes
2012-13 Non-Member Donors:
Curt and Christene Watanabe

Links

	GIVE ONLINE TO RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL
	UH ATHLETICS-RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL HOMEPAGE
	2012 RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
	2012 RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL ROSTER
	UH AND NCAA COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
	10 RULES BOOSTERS SHOULD KNOW
	2012 WAHINE VOLLEYBALL NEWS
	HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER UH VOLLEYBALL SPORTS EXTR
	VOLLEY TALK - WOMEN'S/GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CHAT
	RICHKERN.COM -- DI SCORES
	HAWAII RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL STATISTICS
	BIG WEST CONFERENCE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL HOME
	BIG WEST VOLLEYBALL STATISTICS
	BIG WEST VOLLEYBALL RECORD BOOK
	NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL STATISTICS
	AVCA
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	FIVB
	AVCA WEEKLY POLLS
	NCAA RPI

University of Hawaii Wahine Volleyball Booster Club

Aloha, Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Supporters!

The Wahine Volleyball Booster Club was formally organized in 1987 but has been informally supporting the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball program since the very early 80's. Its primary purpose is to support the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine Volleyball program so that it can remain one of the elite programs in the country. It does this through monetary donations, organizing and running special program events, and providing that special sense of ohana to the players and staff that is so unique to Hawai‘i. At the wheel of this organization are four officers and four directors who are elected every two years. They set the course and direction for the club, but it is our members who volunteer for the various activities of the club that power the organization. Our family of volunteers are always ready to help -- not only our team, but the visiting teams as well. The reputation of our volleyball program and its booster organization is well known among the coaching fraternity and many look forward to scheduling a trip to the "fabled land of volleyball".

The Wahine Volleyball Booster Club operates as a sub-entity under ‘Ahahui Koa Anuenue, a Hawai‘i nonprofit corporation, which is the umbrella fundraising organization for all UH-Manoa athletic booster groups. All funds raised by AKA and its booster clubs, including the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club, are deposited with and managed by The University of Hawai‘i Foundation.

The University of Hawai‘i Foundation, or UH Foundation, is also a Hawai‘i nonprofit corporation and it has a 501(c)(3) organization designation from the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawai‘i and all other UH affiliates. However, it is institutionally related in that UHF works exclusively for the benefit of the University of Hawai‘i. UHF is the tax exempt charitable organization contracted by UH to be the central organization that receives, receipts and holds all donations made to AKA and booster clubs that support UH Manoa athletics programs. The Athletics Department uses funds, donations, and contributions received by UHF in accordance with the donors’ intents, NCAA regulations, and UHF expenditure policies.

Our Mission
It is the mission of the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club to provide financial and moral support, attract new fans, and promote a positive environment that will maintain the nation’s elite volleyball program.

Our Vision
To provide the best academic and athletic environment for the student athletes at any university in America.

Donate online directly to Wahine Volleyball here.

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News, Notes and Reminders

Check here for latest news and updates on club activities. The next scheduled club function can always be found at the bottom of this page and the Club Calendar can be found in the left navigation column of this page. Suggestions for improvements to this site can be sent using the "Contact us here" section at the bottom of this page. We also have a Facebook page and Facebook group that supplement this website. The page is open and accessible to everyone and will be indexed in many search engines. The group is open to booster club members only and currently has 100+ members, mostly made up of alumnae at the moment. Mahalo to Nahaku Brown (1978-1981) for the idea to get these features added to your membership. You have to sign up for a free facebook account to access both.

Facebook Page

Facebook Group

Congratulations to Mita Uiato and Tai Manu-Olevao, Named to USA Volleyball A-2 Roster (05/07/13)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 7, 2013) – USA Volleyball has announced its 48-player roster for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Senior A2 Program that will train and compete this summer in Dallas.

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Senior A2 program is available to athletes with collegiate eligibility remaining for the 2013 season. This program is scheduled to take place in Dallas from June 25 to July 4 in conjunction with the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships.

USA Volleyball Announcement

Shoji Golf Tournament Hosts Record Number of Golfers (05/07/13)

Mahalo to all who participated in or donated to the 14th annual Dave Shoji Invitational Golf Tournament last Thursday, May 2. This year’s tournament, at the Kaneohe Klipper course attracted a record number of 170 golfers. The money raised will provide the Wahine Volleyball student-athletes with some necessary summer school funds that helps alleviate the school load and allows them to start getting into their weight-lifting and conditioning before the season begins.

H Awards Dinner To Be Held April 22, 2013 (04/09/13)

The H awards will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013. This will be the event’s 3rd year and it has evolved into an evening celebrating scholar-athletes (3.0 GPA or higher), special awards, and community service. The scholar-athletes will engage the donors, boosters, and fans. It is going to be filmed and televised during the summer on OC16. Chairperson for the event is Donald Takaki. Title sponsors are Sodexo and Oceanic Time Warner Cable. Individual tickets are $50; tables of ten are $1,000. The deadline to purchase tickets and tables is Monday, April 15, 2013.

Dinner Ticket Order Form

Wahine Volleyball Concludes Spring Play At San Diego State (04/09/13)

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team travels to San Diego State this week to play its final competitions of the spring season. The 'Bows will face San Diego State on Friday, Apr. 12 then play in the SDSU Spring Tournament on Saturday.

UH will play a best-of-five match against San Diego State which starts at 4:00 p.m. PT (1:00 p.m. HT). Hawai'i beat the Aztecs, who are coached by UH alumna Dietre Collins-Parker, in four sets this fall at the Verizon Volleyball Challenge.

The 'Bows are slated to play five total matches in Saturday's tournament. They open with Southern California at 8:30 a.m. PT and will also play UC Irvine, San Diego State, the SDSU alumnae, and Cal State Fullerton. Each match will last 50 minutes and begin on the hour.

hawaiiathletics.com

Dave Shoji Invitational Golf and Booster Club Membership Renewals (03/28/13)

It’s time to sign up for the 14th Annual Dave Shoji Invitational Golf Tournament. It will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Kaneohe Klipper course with a shotgun start at noon. Download the registration flyer here.

2013-2014 booster club membership renewals are under way. Renewal forms were mailed out with the season ticket renewals. But you don’t have to be a season ticket holder to join or renew your booster club membership. Supporters of the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball program are now able to join the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club online. Click on the link below to get to the online application page and support the team on its 2013 journey toward the Final Four in Seattle, Washington. For those who prefer to mail in a form, click here for the downloadable membership form.

Online Membership Application

Save the Dates! (02/11/13)

Details have yet to be finalized, but booster club members interested in seeing how the team’s training has helped them in the offseason will want to save March 15 for a spring match against Texas Tech.

Sand volleyball affionados will also want to save that weekend: March 15 and March 16, 2013, for the only home dates that the Sand VB team will have this year.

Golfers who want to participate in the annual Dave Shoji Invitational Golf Tournament (it’s actually open to anyone; invitation not required) should save Thursday, May 2, 2013 for that event.

Wahine Volleyball Banquet Jan. 21

The Hawaii women's volleyball banquet is scheduled for Jan. 21, 2013 at the Hale Koa Hotel.

The registration deadline is Jan. 11. Cost is $55 per person (general public) and $50 for booster club members. Tables of 10 are also available ranging from $500 to $600. Sponsorship of a player is $55.

For more information, contact Maggie Gaukler at 282-2821 or Stanley Ching at 521-1456.

Rainbow Wahine Banquet Flyer & Registration Form

Ace Club Pledges: 31
Team Aces: 147 (1.30 aces/set)
Total Team Aces (2011): 179 (1.52 aces/set)

Download the Ace Club form here
Ace Club Online Pledge

2012 Commemorative Poster is now on sale at Rainbowtique locations (09/19/12)

A poster commemorating the 2012 Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team is now on sale at all four Rainbowtique locations (Stan Sheriff Center, Ward Centre, UH Manoa Bookstore and Waikiki) as well as online. The cost is just $3.00 and net proceeds will go directly to benefit the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball program. The booster club produced the poster this year as a fundraiser for Rainbow Wahine Volleyball after the discontinuance several years ago of the complimentary schedule poster that had been provided by UH Athletics and sponsors for a number of years. Mahalo to Vince Watabu and Obun Hawaii; Vince Baldemor, ‘Ahahui Koa Anuenue (AKA) President; Kim Fujiuchi, AKA booster club liaison; Joycelyn Lau, Administrative Assistant, AKA/Na Koa; Tracy Ejima, Interim Rainbowtique Manager; John McNamara, Associate Athletic Director - External Affairs; Amanda Paterson, Director of Compliance/Eligibility; Dave Shoji, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach; John Barry, Assistant Media Relations Director; Jay Metzger, Assistant Media Relations Director/Multimedia Specialist and, of course, the 2012 Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team and staff.

Tickets Still Available for Sept. 13 Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Fundraiser Dinner with Alumnae (9/9/12)

from hawaiiathletics.com: The UH women's volleyball team invites you to share an evening with past and present players at the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Alumnae Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Stan Sheriff Center. Tickets are $95 each and include food and beverages, as well as the opportunity to take photos and receive autographs from the Rainbow Wahine players and coaches.

Featured Restaurants
3660 On The Rise
Big City Diner
Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas
Hukilau
Le Bistro
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion
Superb Sushi
Tango Cafe
* Beer, wine and soft drinks included

Alumnae in Attendance:
Robyn Ah Mow-Santos
Tita Ahuna
Heather Bown
Aneli Cubi-Otineru
Kanani Danielson
Mahina Eleneki
Amber Kaufman
Dani Mafua
Sarah Mason
Victoria Prince
Joselyn (Robins) Akana
Ashley Watanabe

Alumnae Expected:
Kari (Anderson) Ambrozich
Brandi Brooks
Nahaku Brown
Teisa Fotu
Liz (Ka'aihue) Stoltzman
Kanoe Kamana'o
Veronica Lima
Angelica Ljungquist
Chastity Nobriga
Cayley Thurlby
Melissa Villaroman

For more information, please click on the link below to view a copy of the event flyer.

Rainbow Wahine Alumni Dinner Flyer

Contact Information for Nominating Committee (9/9/12)

The nominating committee for this year's election is made up of the following members:

Les Hidaka, chair, lhidaka@yahoo.com, cell: 348-2200
Eric Fujimoto, efujimoto@gmail.com, cell: 286-5560
Mel Hayamoto, mel.hayamoto@hawaiiantel.net, cell: 271-3448

Feel free to contact any committee member to make a nomination or to nominate yourself. Please be sure to confer with your nominee to ensure that he or she is willing to run before making your nomination.

Election of Officers and Directors (8/26/12)

Officers and directors are to be elected this year. Duties of Officers are:

The President shall be the principal officer of the Wahine volleyball Booster Club and shall preside at all meetings of the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club and the Board of Directors. The President shall present, at each meeting of the members and Directors, a report of the business of the organization. The President shall call such meetings of the Board of Directors as are herein provided for and such other meetings as to the President shall seem proper. The President will countersign (along with the Head Coach of the Wahine Volleyball Team) the “Summary of Proposed Budget” after the Board of Directors has approved it. The President will represent the Club at Athletic Department meetings.

The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence, resignation, or disability; and shall assist the President in such duties as the Board of Directors shall assign.

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all the meetings of the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club and shall send out written notices of all meetings. The Secretary shall keep the member ledger book so as to show at all times the names of all members, their voting status, their proxies, if any, their mailing addresses, their telephone numbers, and when their membership expires. The Secretary shall present to the Board of Directors at their meeting all communications addresses to the Secretary officially by the President or any office or member of the Club, and shall attend to all correspondence and perform all duties incident to the office of the Secretary.

The Treasurer shall receive and have custody of the funds of the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club until such funds are transferred to the University of Hawaii Foundation (UHF). The Treasurer shall review periodiC reports of the UHF. The Treasurer shall exhibit, at all reasonable times, the books and accounts to any Director, office, or member of the Club. The Treasurer shall render a statement of the condition of the finances of the Club at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors and at such other times as shall be required, and make a full financial report at the annual meetings of the members. The Treasurer shall prepare the annual budget for the approval by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall do and perform all duties pertaining to the office of the Treasurer.

If you are interested in becoming an officer or direction or know someone who would be a good contributor, contact the Nominating Committee.

Ace Club Is Here! (08/01/12)

Here's another fun way to support the Wahine Volleyball team and have fun at the same time: Make a pledge to join the Ace Club. It is a great way to get involved, support the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball program and take part in the Wahine’s success on the Teraflex.

Pledge $5, $1, $.50, $.25, $.10 or any other amount for each Hawaii Ace scored this season (the 2011 Wahine tallied 179 aces and their top two ace servers, Jane Croson and Emily Hartong, return -- along with Mita Uiato, who has racked up long serving runs in her first two years, and Ali Longo, one of Penn State's toughest servers last year). Then, sit back and watch as the Wahine rack up the aces throughout the season. At the end of the year, the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club will tally up all the aces and let you know the total score. All Ace Club donations will directly support Wahine Volleyball and will be tax-deductible, depending on your individual tax situation (consult your tax advisor).

For more information, please call (808) 221-8532 or email Stanley Ching at stan.ching@gmail.com.

Mahalo for your continued support and Go ‘Bows! Ace ‘um!

Download the Ace Club form here
Ace Club Online Pledge
Ace Club Members (as of 8/20/12): 10

Head Coach Dave Shoji’s Olympic Journey (07/27/12)
hawaiiathletics.com – Follow University of Hawai'i women's volleyball head coach Dave Shoji as he attends the Olympic Games in London, England in the daily blog, “DAVE'S OLYMPIC JOURNEY.” Shoji and his wife, Mary, will chronicle their experience of attending their first Olympic Games and will watch several men's and women's volleyball matches.

Dave Shoji’s blog

Shojis Headline July 19 Downtown Athletic Club Hawaii Event (07/10/12)

Downtown Athletic Club – We're serving up a pair of aces! Yes, Hawai‘i’s "First Family of Volleyball" will be represented at this month's Downtown Athletic Club Hawaii (DACH) event! University of Hawai‘i women's volleyball coach Dave Shoji and his son, former American Volleyball Coaches Association "Player of the Year" Kawika Shoji, will be the featured speakers at our Thursday, July 19, 2012 pau hana gathering at the Hukilau in downtown Honolulu. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the program is set to begin at 5:30.

The public is invited to this event. To RSVP, call 523-3460.

The elder Shoji, of course, is already a legend in Hawai‘i’s sports community. Regarded as the most successful head coach in University of Hawai‘i history, Shoji has led the Rainbow Wahine volleyball program to four national championships. In October 2009, he became only the second coach in NCAA Division I women’s volleyball history to notch 1,000 wins. Now entering his 38th season as the program’s head coach, Shoji is a two-time AVCA National Coach of the Year honoree and a member of the AVCA Hall of Fame.

Expect Shoji to share some great stories from his volleyball life, as well as provide fans a sneak preview of this year's Rainbow Wahine. Led by returnees Emily Hartong, Jane Croson, Mita Uiato and some talented newcomers, the team is expected to make another run at the NCAA Final Four. This season, the Rainbow Wahine also return to the Big West Conference, which includes past UH rivals such as Pacific and Long Beach State.

Shoji’s son, Kawika, was a multi-sport standout at Iolani. (He was named State Co-Player of the Year in both volleyball and basketball, and Second Team All-State in golf.) In 2010, Shoji led the Stanford Cardinal to the 2010 NCAA men's volleyball national title and earned AVCA National Player of the Year honors. He has extensive experience with the U.S. National team, captaining an American squad that competed in the 2011 World University Games in Shenzhen, China.

Kawika's older sister, Cobey, led Punahou to a state volleyball title before playing college ball at UNLV and Michigan. Younger brother Erik, a three-time AVCA First Team All-American, just graduated from Stanford.

As a special bonus, we’ll also hear from two former UH volleyball stars who are actively training Hawai‘i’s youngsters to follow in their athletic footsteps: Tita Ahuna, President of TAVA Hawai‘i, and Sean Carney, founder of Elite Sports Academy.

Hope to see you at the Hukilau on the 19th!

Downtown Athletic Club website
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2012 Season Ticket Sales Continue (07/01/12)

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets

Booster Club Membership Renewals (07/01/12)

2012-2013 booster club membership renewals continue. Supporters of the Wahine Volleyball program are encouraged to join the booster club by August 1 to enable planning for the upcoming season to go forward. Join the Wahine Volleyball Booster Club or renew your membership online. Click on the link below to get to the online application page and support the team on its 2012 journey toward the Final Four in Louisville, Kentucky. For those who prefer to mail in a form, click here for the downloadable membership form.

Online Membership Application

NEXT EVENT

Dave Shoji Invitational Golf Tournament

When: Thursday, May 2, 2013

Time: 11:00 a.m.: Check-in/Registration

12:00 p.m. Shotgun start

5:30-7:00 p.m. Dinner, Prizes and Awards

Where: Kaneohe Klipper Course, Kaneohe Marine Corp Base

GIVE ONLINE TO SUPPORT RAINBOW WAHINE VOLLEYBALL

Booster club membership dues only help to cover some of the expenses of running an elite NCAA women's volleyball program.

Help the Rainbow Wahine achieve their goal of academic and athletic excellence by making a donation online at http://www.uhf.hawaii.edu/Womens_Volleyball

Your generous donation(s) will help supplement the program's limited recruiting budget and help pay for summer school tuition.

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phone: 808-521-1456

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