Association of
Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Our Founder
The Hawaiian Civic Club movement represents the realization of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole’s vision to empower Hawaiians with civic knowledge and responsibility, ensuring their active role in shaping a better future for Hawai‘i. Rooted in his concern for the well-being of the Hawaiian people, the movement sought to preserve Hawaiian culture, provide educational opportunities, and protect the community’s interests through organized leadership and advocacy.
Prince Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs is a confederation of individual and autonomous clubs established across Hawai‘i and the U.S. Continent. Our chartered clubs are organized into five councils: Moku o Keawe (Hawai‘i Council), Nā Hono A‘o Pi‘ilani (Maui Council), Ke One o Kākuhihewa (O‘ahu Council), Moku o Manokalanipō (Kaua‘i Council), and Nā Lei Makalapua (Mainland Council). While each club sets its own objectives and priorities, elects its own leadership, and determines membership criteria, every club is required to meet at least quarterly, provide a roster of its members to the Association and its respective council, and to send at least one delegate to the Association’s annual convention.
To be chartered by the Association, a Hawaiian Civic Club must submit a petition of at least 25 Native Hawaiian members, prepare governing documents aligned with the mission and objectives of the Association, and adopt a name that honors Prince Kuhio, a historic ali‘i, or geographic location.
