Hawaii Club Luau
18 March 2008 MEMORANDUM FOR A.S. SENIOR VP / SENATE
FROM: Kardyn Flores- Hawaii Club SUBJECT: Biola Luau Proposal 2008
Proposal: This Spring, we would like to launch the plans for the long-awaited Spring Luau. We understand that means may be limited because of many other clubs, but we feel that to truly serve Biola a authentic cultural experience, we are asking Biola’s Associated Students to support us in this very large endeavor. The last luau that happened in Biola was three years ago, under the leadership of David Bartosik, was executed with $3250 (and that is the absolute minimum of costs for such an event). We are aware that this is a large sum of money and we are trying to find ways to cut the cost as much as possible but with catering, tents, servers, food, and entertainment, the sum is justifiable. And in comparison to what a real island luau would cost in Hawaii, an $8 ticket to something pretty authentic would be a much better deal than a $70-80 dollar meal. Also, because it is the 100th year Anniversary of Biola University, the Hawaii Club would very much love to contribute to the celebration in our own unique way and I think this would go along with our school’s vision of a diverse and multi-cultural experience this next century.
Amount Requested: $3,250.00
The same amount used for the last Biola Luau is the same amount we are requesting. Catering, Food, Sound Technicians, Set-up/ Take-down (chairs, tables), Lights/ Sound/ Stage, Decorations (table linens, center pieces, prizes), Advertisement (Flyers, banners, posters) Biola Spring Luau Budget Entertainment $575 Tahitian dancers $100, Samoan dancers $400, Biola dancers FREE,MC FREE, sound tech Food $2,000 Meal: 3 meats, two sides, 2 dessert Beverages: water, tea, punch, caterers Decorations $300 Table linens, streamers, paint, mural (picture backdrop), leis, center pieces Prizes $150 prizes for games and crowd participation/ raffle Advertisement $200 flyers, tickets Estimated Expenses $3,225
Tickets $8/person $14/ couple $2,400 Merchandise Sales $400 Total net income $2,800
Problems with Status Quo: Dr. Corey charged in a chapel service a few weeks ago that we must cultivate a diverse environment here in Biola, especially in the wake of this 100th year, if we are to gain a greater understanding within the global community. We believe that the Hawaii Club’s desire to bring the Polynesian culture to Biola is an essential contributor to this endeavor of a diverse experience. We want to be able to break down barriers and stereotypes and bring the spirit of lokahi (unity/harmony) and aloha to this campus. We want to educate this university that Hawaii is not just a place where Spam-eating hula dancers and surfers manifest their laid-back lifestyles. It is a place that is teeming with music and food and language and lives that are just as on fire for our Lord Jesus Christ. We want to show Biola different ways of worship via different cultures within the Hawaii culture (i.e Samoan, Tahitian, Hawaiian). We would like to offer this community the authentic experience of a Hawaiian luau. Hula ministry aside, the Hawaii club has not been really given the opportunity to show what else it is capable of doing. We are asking the Associated Students to grant us this opportunity to make this event happen.
Miscellaneous: Hawaii is known for the Aloha Spirit which is a spirit of unity, generosity and strong family ties. One of the greatest aspects of the Aloha Spirit is that everyone is treated like family. It is a celebration of diversity unified under one culture. John 13:34-35 “A new with both Hawaii students and non-Hawaii students, and most importantly, worship of our Lord command I give to you: Love one another. As I have you, so you must love one another. All men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another. Mission Statement of Hawaii Club John 13:34-35 The Hawaii Club exists to promote the positive attributes of Hawaii culture among the Biola community and breakdown cultural stereotypes. By sharing the Spirit of Lokahi (unity), Ohana (family), and most emphatically, Aloha (love) the breath of life, we hope to exude the Love of Christ in all that we do. Ultimately, the Hawaii Club seeks to educate and share these virtues through music, dance (hula), food, fellowship Jesus Christ. What is Biola gaining from this event? 1. The opportunity to get an authentic cultural experience that could greatly benefit and impact the Biola community mentally, spiritually, and socially. 2. Biola will be contributing to a more ethnically diverse and culturally embracing community that it is striving to portray. 3. The benefits far outweigh the money. In an institution that seeks both spiritual and intellectual maturity for the purpose of bringing glory and honor to Christ, the Biola Luau will be a time to change some misconceptions and preconceived notions of Hawaii culture, spark an appreciation for the beauty of the islands and the people, and maybe even encourage to learn more about the culture and possibly join the Hawaii Club.