Aloha,

Exciting news continues to come in from the Lake.

First, tickets are now on sale! The 2012 event ticket is still only $85. That all-in-one price gets you access to Friday, Saturday and Sunday events and as always this includes dinner at the Saturday night luau.

Buy why wait for Friday? For $30 more you can also join us at the Thursday night kick-off party. This year the party is on the water aboard The Mohican.

That's a lot of value for your dollar and on top of that you can have the satisfaction of knowing this is all fun with a purpose which helps to fund scholarships and other charitable work.

Second, if you didn’t get a room at the Tiki Resort before the rooms there sold out we've got The Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center lined up for you! Call (800) 234-0267 or (518) 668-3081 and mention OHANA to get a discounted rate.

Now go get those tickets at www.LuauAtTheLake.com.

See you at the Lake!

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha!

The latest news from Lake George is that all rooms at the Tiki Resort have been reserved for Ohana Luau at the Lake 2012. But don't worry. We'll be announcing options for overflow hotels nearby very soon!

Ticket sales will also begin soon so please follow us here on Ipu Ki, on Facebook or on Twitter for updates.

And check out the official Ohana Luau at the Lake web site for information about our entertainers and the kick-off party boat cruise on Lake George.

Would you like the help make Ohana 2012 a great event?

Help us help Easter Island by donating to the Ohana Luau at the Lake Silent Auction! All proceeds of the Silent Auction will help us make another generous donation to our national charity, The Easter Island Foundation. Find more information on the Ohana web site.

Or consider sponsoring the event. Your sponsorship donation will be tax deductible! Find more information on the Ohana web site.

Or consider placing an advertisement in the popular and collectible event program: Ohana Magazine. Past issues always have a place of honor in the home tiki bars of the Ohana faithful, Find out more!

Stay tuned, we have lots of Ohana 2012 news coming your way!

See you at the Lake!

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha!

What is the most exciting news for 2012? No, not the end of the 13th Baktun of the Mayan Calendar! The big news is Ohana Luau at the Lake 2012.

A big part of the success of Ohana is our sponsors who will all be listed on our web site. We're particularly grateful for returning sponsors like Frankie's Tiki Room, Fee Brothers and the Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en.

And we will be welcoming new sponsors. How about you? Would your business like to sponsor a fun event that benefits a charity? A portion of your sponsorship would be tax deductible! Download a sponsorship packet today for more information.

Stay tuned, we have lots of Ohana 2012 news coming your way this month including more sponsors, our band announcements, and the start of ticket sales. In the meantime, check our web site for lodging information and book your room now!

See you at the Lake!

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha!

Winter may be putting a chill in the air but that's no reason to hibernate!

In addition to running great events all F.O.M. chapters hold regular meet & greet events in their areas. They will be announced in the Port of the Initiate and Facebook. If you are near one of our chapters be sure to stop by and say hello. Also be sure to look for Moai enthusiastically participating in other events... just look for events with any combination of tiki, rum and tomfoolery.

Be extra sure to mark your calendar for June 21-24 and join the Moai at Ohana Luau at the Lake 2012. The Tiki Resort is taking room reservations now and ticket sales begin soon. Click on the Ohana logo below for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Third Saturday at Chef Shangri-la - December 17 - North Riverside, Illinois
• Winter Wonder Luau New Years Eve at Chef Shangri-la - December 31 - North Riverside, Illinois
• Kahanui Chinese New Year Meet & Greet - January 20 - Englewood, Colorado
• Rum Renaissance Festival - April 16 - 22 - Miami, Florida
• The Hukilau - April 19-22 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Mojave Oasis - April 20-22 - Newberry Springs, California
• Ohana Luau at the Lake 2012 - June 21-24 - Lake George, New York
• Tiki Oasis - August 16-19 - San Diego, California

See you at the Lake!

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

Another year gone by already?

Repeal Day is one of those days here in the Virtual Islands where we put aside some of the more exotic cocktail choices and have something classic. Something simple. Preferably with lots of Rye Whiskey.

But we also remember that Prohibition and the aftermath did a lot to bring Rum back as a beverage of choice in the United States so we always switch back the day after.

Now if we could just find some Lemon Hart...

Keep the torches burning,

— Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha!

Light the torch and sound the conch! The Fraternal Order of Moai is pleased to announce the formation of the Order's eighth chapter based in New York, New York.

Founding members of the Te Āporo Nui Chapter are Fellow Moai Leisure Master, Martiki Bird, Tabuzak, Tiki Vee and Urban Tiki.

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha!

We are very pleased to announce that after closing the books for Ohana Luau at the Lake 2011 the Fraternal Order of Moai, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(10) organization founded in 2005, has donated $6,500 to the Easter Island Foundation to support scholarships for youth from the island of Rapa Nui and the foundation's general fund. The Easter Island Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1989, was named by the Moai as our national charity in 2008.

Funds for this gift, including a portion of general event proceeds as well as silent auction and mystery bowl auction donations, were raised at Ohana Luau at the Lake 2011 in Lake George, New York thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, donors, performers, and attendees. Everyone had a fantastic time at the event while this money was raised so this was truly fun with a purpose!

The gift has been split into three parts.

First, $3,000 will be offered as a larger and renewed The Fraternal Order of Moai Scholarship to a Rapa Nui student for use in paying college expenses. Preference will be given to those students who intend to return with skills to benefit the Rapa Nui people and island upon graduation. The first Fraternal Order of Moai Scholarship was awarded in 2010. The 2011 scholarship was awarded to Vaitiare Tucki Rengifo. Vaitiare is studying physical education at the Universidad de Viña del Mar, Chile. She would like to see a center established on the island for people with disabilities, where they can receive the physical therapy they need.

Second, $2,500 will be offered as a larger and renewed The Fraternal Order of Moai Tangata Manu Scholarship named for the bird-man competition that took place on the island of Rapa Nui. The 2011 scholarship was awarded to Merahi Atam Lopez. Merahi is studying archaeology in Santiago, Chile at the Universidad Internacional Sek. She is also enrolled in the Master’s program in social anthropology at the Universidad Academia Humanismo Cristiano, also in Santiago.

We look forward to announcing the names of the students who have been awarded both of these scholarships in early 2012.

Third, $1,000 will be donated to the Easter Island Foundation's general fund to support the other work of the foundation which includes promoting conservation and protection of the fragile cultural heritage of Easter Island and other Polynesian islands. Among its many projects, the Foundation established the William Mulloy Library on the island; funds archaeological research; publishes a series of books about Easter Island and Polynesia; publishes Rapa Nui Journal; and sponsors conferences about Easter Island and Polynesia.

The fun will continue in the coming year. Plans for Ohana Luau at the Lake 2012 in June are rolling along. Come join the Moai June 21-24, 2012, and experience fun with a purpose for yourself. Hotel reservations are now being accepted and ticket sales will begin soon. Find more information online at www.LuauAtTheLake.com and Facebook.com/OhanaLuau.

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

The Fraternal Order of Moai, Inc., an Ohio non-profit corporation, is pleased to announce that our application for tax exempt status as a 501(c)(10) Domestic Fraternal Society has been granted by the United States Internal Revenue Service.

The Moai are very excited about this news because it will help us to continue to expand our charitable, educational and fraternal activities.

Don't worry, we still like having fun... fun with a purpose... and this tax status will make it easier to plan events and gather donations for the charities we support.

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

The Red Palms Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Moai recently sounded the conch to assemble the tiki faithful from September 30 to October 2 for a whirlwind tour of the best tiki locations in the Chicagoland area. The premise was simple: fun, cocktails and good works with event raffle proceeds earmarked for CatNap from the Heart, a local non-profit animal shelter.

As the appointed date approached people answered the call and gathered at the Aloft hotel near Chicago's bustling O'Hare Airport. At check-in everyone received an event poster printed by Dean's Graphics and picked up their fabulous CATT tiki mugs from PopTiki of Colorado.

Jet Sterling of Surfabilly Freakout radio opened the kick-off party and presented The Cocktail Preachers for a live performance while guests enjoyed cocktail specials at the bar. As with most F.O.M. events the cocktails were garnished with a fabulous custom event swizzle stick from Royer Corporation. Then it was time to turn the floor over to Java from Bachelor Pad Magazine for a live taping of the next episode of Bachelor Pad Radio which aired on WEFT in October.

After a little sleep it was time to load up the buses and begin the tour. Two large buses arrived and half the group boarded Bus Awesome, hosted by Java, and the other half boarded the Tiki Transport 5000, hosted by Jet Sterling. Things started off quickly as everyone boarded with a swag bag and were served the first cocktail of the day by the hosts on board. Along the way raffle prizes were handed out using the playing card raffle made famous by the Northeast Tiki Tour. Prizes included a variety of items donated by friends of the tour and sponsors BambooLodge Vintage and Go! Tsunami.

Then it was time to get off the bus for cocktails and appetizers at the Malahini Terrace. This location is, like the Pacific Islands themselves, a bit isolated and hard to get to for many people. But the CATT caravan arrived to enjoy one of the Chicago-area's most under appreciated tiki-themed restaurants. Malahini is Hawaiian for "newcomer", and in true island spirit, first-time visitors will be made to feel right at home among area natives! One notable thing about the visit was that due to local liquor laws cocktails could be ordered right away but could not be actually served until noon.

With everyone's appetite whetted it was back on the bus for more raffle prizes, a round of cocktails and a short trip to Tong's Tiki Hut for a buffet lunch. And cocktails. Tong's Tiki Hut is the best reason to visit Villa Park, Illinois. Tikiphile visitors felt right at home at Tong's, enjoying Chinese-American cuisine among the bamboo, fishing nets, tikis, and a tropical mural. The arrival of the buses brought out the manager of the sporting goods store next store with the urgent news that the restaurant did not open until 3:00 p.m. But somehow the doors magically opened wide to accept the hungry horde of tikiphiles.

After lunch everyone needed a break so it was off to the Hala Kahiki Lounge and Hawaiian South Sea's Shop for cocktails. Hala Kahiki, the jewel of Chicago-area tiki, is also among the best preserved classic-era tiki bars in the world. Witco enthusiasts marvel at one of the most concentrated assemblies of Witco decor anywhere, as they peruse an epic-length drink list. Opened in the late 1960s by Rose and Stanley Sacharski, Hala Kahiki is still operated by the same family.

And then, with only a fresh cocktail on the bus to tide everyone over, it was time to head for dinner.

The cocktail offerings on Bus Awesome and the Tiki Transport 5000 varied during the day between original offerings designed by the Red Palms Chapter featuring products from Koval Distillery like the Koval Lei and a choice between the Bermuda Sunset and the Ginger Collins personally served by Paul from Barritt's Bermuda Ginger Beer.

The Tiki Terrace was the last stop of the evening and CATTers found an amazing oasis hiding behind a small, unassuming entrance. Tiki Terrace is where Chicago's Hawaiian community gathers. A labor of love brought to you by the brothers Zuziak, Tiki Terrace is the best place in the Midwest to see authentic islands entertainment while enjoying Hawaiian comfort food, such as loco moco. The incredible pan-Oceanic decor was mostly hand-fabricated by the Zuziaks, who are also performing fire-knife dancers.

After a brief ride home to the Aloft it was time to call it a day and rest up for the Sunday after party at Chef Shangri-La.

To get everyone up and moving in the morning the Red Palms Chapter offered up the most comprehensive self-serve Bloody Mary bar in history. Properly fortified the crowd set off to enjoy a lively lunch at the Chef with live entertainment by Alewife. The lure of the raffle items was great and more than a few people changed their flights to be able to stay and buy tickets for the most coveted items. But the real winner was CatNap for the Heart when the $1,250.00 in proceeds from the raffle were donated to the shelter.

With Chicagoland tiki thoroughly explored it was time to say farewell and close the weekend.

Keep the Torches Burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

Ipu Ki reporters have been scouring the nation searching for Sally since the spring. After many weeks of waiting we received a telegram at the Ipu Ki news hut which was a shock since Western Union stopped sending telegrams in 1996.

WESTERN UNION

NWU5 27 NL=PORTLAND ORG 82

IPU KI CORRESPONDENT TOM=
TRADER VICS=

SALLY HEADED WEST LEAVING TRAIL OF BODIES. BAD SENSE OF DIRECTION SO MISSED LA AND ARRIVED PORTLAND=

ARRIVED PORTLAND IN PURSUIT AFTER SECURING FIRST CLASS TICKET WITH STOP IN LAS VEGAS=

NOT IN THATCH BAR. NOT IN ALIBI BAR. WAITED HOURS. FORTUNATELY HAD EXPENSE ACCOUNT TO KEEP BAR TAB OPEN AND STAY HYDRATED. LOCAL POLICE SAY VERY HYDRATED=

ALSO NOT IN NEW TRADER VICS. PLACE IS MECCA FOR TIKIPHILES AND WILL ATTRACT ZOMBIES. WAITING IN BAR FOR SALLY. WILL REPORT LATEST=

TOM=

Clearly Tom is on the case. If you see him at Trader Vic's in Portland please ask him to turn on his mobile phone.

And watch out for Sally, she seems to have stars in her maggot filled eyes after her acting debut on Walking Dead.

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha!

Tickets for the Chicago Area Tiki Tour, CATT, are now on sale and sources tell Ipu Ki that the first bus may already be sold out!

Also, ticket holders are the only people who can pre-order the limited edition CATT tiki mug which is being produced by PopTiki of Colorado.

Don't delay, go to the event web site and get your Meow Pass today!

See you in the Windy City!

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

The summer heat is not keeping plans for the first annual Chicago Area Tiki Tour (CATT) at bay and the Red Palms Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Moai is hard at work. The event web site is up and running and ticket sales begin soon.

Modeled after the successful and popular Northeast Tiki Tour, the CATT is a fun-filled bus tour of the Chicago's best tiki venues: Hala Kahiki, Malahini Terrace, Chef Shangri-la, Tiki Terrace, and Tong's Tiki Hut. And look for a special appearance by The Bachelor Pad Radio Show from WEFT 90.1 FM.

Proceeds from the Sunday afternoon raffle will benefit CatNap from the Heart, a local animal shelter.

Brought you you by Royer Corporation, Dean's Graphics, Koval Distillery, Surfabilly Freakout!, Barritts Ginger Beer and Bamboolodge Vintage the CATT is a production of the Fraternal Order of Moai.

Mark your calendar for September 30-October 2, 2011, and get ready to buy your Meow Pass to Chicago. The pass includes three days of events, transportation on Saturday, dinner and a show on Saturday, and a fun and fabulous SWAG bag. The official event hotel is the Aloft at Chicago O'Hare.

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

We are sad to learn of the passing of William Wong, 88, the founder and owner of Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, Mass.

Kowloon, which lays claim to being the largest Chinese restaurant in the world, is a Boston area institution and a regular stop on the Northeast Tiki Tour.

Members of the Queequeg Chapter of the Order remember Mr. Wong fondly, noting that he was often in the restaurant even after turning over daily operation to the third generation of family management. He would even insist on giving his seat to guests if he was eating a meal at the bar.

The Queequeg Chapter will be making a donation in his memory to the Wong Family Association Scholarship Fund on behalf of the Order.

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

After a year of waiting and preparation the torches were lit once again by the Moai at The Tiki Resort in Lake George for the third annual OHANA Luau at the Lake. And once again the event was sold out by an enthusiastic group of fun seeking tikiphiles from around the nation and the world.

Official events began Thursday night when the Paradise Lounge opened for happy hour featuring classic and original cocktails made with liqueurs provided once again by event sponsor Bols. The complex cocktails on the menu were no trouble thanks to the variety of items sent by Bols and additional donated syrups and bitters from Fee Brothers. Then it was time for the kick off party and everyone donned their most retro attire and walked across Canada Street to the bowling alley. There they found plenty of open lanes and competitive Whacky Bowling. After a surprise visit by Elvis the kick-off party ended but many old and new friends continued socializing into the night.

Friday arrived and registration and the entertainment started up in the Paradise Lounge and Whispers Night Club. Cocktails were being served up fast in the lounge and every single one had another stunning event swizzle designed and produced by Royer Corporation. Registration was also buzzing as people picked up their badges and gift bags which included Ohana 2011 glassware from Trader Vic's, product samples from Dole Foods, and a variety of swizzles, cards and matchbooks from tiki hot spots like Frankie's Tiki Room and Forbidden Island. Everyone was admiring the signature event mug, "Woody," which was designed once again by Squid.

Pablus and his uke warmed up the crowd and then 9th Wave took the stage to get things rocking with popular favorites and new material from their sixth album, "Victory at Sunset." Then it was time for a break on the stage so the crowd headed out for the first round of room crawling of the night. On the way out, anyone who needed a snack stopped by the Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en tent to grab free hot dogs, spam sliders and other unique treats. After enjoying the hospitality of the Boston Tea-ki Party, the Painkiller Lounge and, WAITIKI attention returned to the stage and the sounds of Bamboo Saxotica. After another lively show Carl "Granite Tiki" Ayotte and his band ended the evening with a fantastic arrangement of The Lion Sleeps Tonight with vocals by Suzanne of Forbidden Island. Then it was time for more room crawling in a bomb-ed shelter, a Christmas party and more.

As Saturday dawned a warm rain steadily soaked into the ground. But the Moai would not be daunted and the decision was made to delay the start by an hour and then go outdoors. It seemed crazy but by sheer force of will, the strength of the Aloha spirit, and weather radar the clouds parted and the party spilled out onto the pool deck and lawn of The Tiki Resort.

The Ohana Silent Auction was once again an assortment of rare items that drew bidders immediately. Several lots of donated items from Frankie's Tiki Room were hotly pursued as were donated items from new event sponsors Cats Like Us and PopTiki of Colorado. One of the most stunning items was a custom carved Tiki Resort purse by DeTiki.

All around the auction was a tent city of vendors, random carnival games to amuse people of all ages and free samples from Kona beer and Ryan & Wood Distilleries. In addition to the already familiar and popular Folly Cove Rum, everyone was eager to try the new straight rye whiskey from Gloucester. Competition at the Dole Cocktail Contest was fierce as known and unknown mixologists vied for top marks and a hand carved trophy. Our newest judge, Moss from Frankie's Tiki Room, joined Suzanne from Forbidden Island and representatives from Ryan & Wood and Dole Foods to sort through the contenders.

The mood and the weather continued to brighten as a few thunderstorms threatened and then went around Lake George. The masked mechanics of mayhem, Go! Tsunami, took the main stage in the mid-afternoon and by then the sun was warm enough for the band to toss aside their instruments and end the set by diving off the stage into the pool as a group. WAITIKI's performance by the pool was a memorable one as they returned to their quartet roots and played some crowd favorites.

Then the word went out that the pigs had arrived and with everyone enjoying plates of food the evening continued. As the crowd gathered on the pool deck to the sounds of Pearls of Paradise the Ohana Mystery Bowl auction began. Bidders had to compete for four bowls donated by Trader Vic's including two hard to find conch shell shaped Rum Giggle bowls. As always the bowls came complete with a mystery drink fashioned by Suzanne using donated materials from Bols and Fee Brothers. Winning bidders were greeted by an unusual assortment of mystery dancers delivering the bowls including a large group of brightly colored monkeys.

After the crowd settled down it was time for the show and as the sun set the hula dancers came out on stage while torches reflected on the water of the pool.

As the evening ended and people gathered to socialize or watch the drive-in movies, everyone could be heard saying, "see you next year!"

And we hope yo see you next year also. June 21-24, 2012. For updates visit us at www.luauatthelake.com and join our mailing list. Or become a fan of Ohana Luau at the Lake on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OhanaLuau.

See you at the Lake!

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo

Aloha,

This past weekend at Ohana Luau at the Lake 2011 the attendees were the first to hear the good news: Ohana will return again in 2012!

Please mark your calendar and plan to join the Fraternal Order of Moai on June 21-24, 2012, at The Tiki in Lake George, New York, for more "fun with a purpose!"

The Tiki Resort is taking reservations now (they do require a deposit for Friday & Saturday nights). Call them direct at 518-668-5744 and be sure to mention OHANA.

For the latest news and information about Ohana please stay tuned here to Ipu Ki, or sign up for email updates on the event web site at www.LuauAtTheLake.com, or join us on Facebook!

Keep the torches burning,

—Tagata Maori Rogorogo