2019 Veterans Summit Schedule
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NOTE: If you have not pre-registered, please check with your Veterans Service OrganIzation.
The first 200 pre-registered participants to check-in on Friday will receive a "Limited Edition" Hawaii Veterans Summit pin suitable for use as a lapel pin or a hat pin.
The exhibit and vendor areas in Ballrooms A and C will be available to the public. Please come by and see what resources interest you. Ballroom B and the breakout sessions will be limited to pre-registered participants.
The exhibitor/vendor booths are open during the following times:
Friday, June 21: 0900 - 1630
Saturday, June 22: 0900 - 1200
We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22.
The Ballroom is available for set-up on Thursday, June 20 from 0900 to 1600 and Friday, June 21 from 0700 to 0800.
Wifi information for exhibitors and vendors is available here.
To see our lineup of performers and entertainers, Click Here.
The exhibitor/vendor booths are open during the following times:
Friday, June 21: 0900 - 1630
Saturday, June 22: 0900 - 1200
**This is a draft schedule subject to confirmation and changes**
We regret to inform you that Continuing Education (e.g., CEs, CEUs, or CMEs) will not be generated at the 2019 Summit.
For a list of guest speakers click here.
Friday, June 21
0700-0800 Arrival/Registration/Continental Breakfast
0800-0900 Plenary Session 1/Opening Ceremony, Ballroom B
Opening Musical Performance
Hawaiian Blessing: Leilani Kahoano
Mr. Tony Dias, Aligned Mortgage
Josh Green, Lieutenant Governor, Hawaii (Invited)
American Tribute Musical Performance
The exhibitor/vendor booths are open Friday from 0900 to 1630
0915-1000 Breakout Session 1
Rm 301A Sleep, It Does a Body Good
COL Ingrid Lim, MAJ Rajesh Daniels, Dr. Tanecia Blue, MAJ Chaska Gomez
Rm 301B The VA Home Loan Guaranty Explained
Mr. Tony Dias, Aligned Mortgage
Rm 303A How to Start, Grow, and Sustain a Small Business in the Market Place
Dr. Raymond Jardine (Hon.)
Rm 303B Generational Issues Impacting Leading, Mentoring, and Counseling
Mr. Kevin Thompson
1000-1010 Vocal Performance by Julius Mina
1015-1100 Breakout Session 2
Rm 301A Whole Health in the VA
Ms. Marcy B. Newman, Chaplain Mike McGruder
Rm 301B Next Stop: Honolulu! Growing the Cohen Veterans Network
Rm 303A Operation Protect Veterans: Inoculating Veterans and Families Against Fraud
Mr. Gerry Silva, AARP
Rm 303B Veterans Empowered Through STEM (VETS)
Ms. Chantal Newell
1100-1110 Performance by Spatial Sculptors
1115-1200 Breakout Session 3
Rm 301A Performance Nutrition & Supplements
CPT Jessica Moura
Rm 301B Fostering Resilience
Mr. Brent Oto, Ms. Tiara Peterkin, VAPIHCS
Rm 303A Working with the Government as a Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses
Mr. John Greene
Rm 303B Humanities as a Lens into War
Maj (Ret.) John G. Donovan
1200-1210 Vocal performance by Marlene Zion
1215-1300 Plenary Session 2 – VA Leadership Panel, Ballroom B
Jennifer Gutowski, Director, VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System
James Horton, Director, National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
Andrea Lapinski, acting Director, Honolulu VA Regional Benefits Office
1300-1345 Lunch, Ballroom B
1345-1430 Breakout Session 4
Rm 301A Intensive Outpatient Programs as an Effective Treatment for PTSD
Ms. Renae Mendez
Rm 301B Community Service and Volunteerism
Mr. Rolly Alvarado, Team RWB, Team Rubicon
Mr. Erik Castaldo, The Mission Continues
Mr. Ron Wuestefeld, Wounded Warrior Project
Rm 303A Moving Beyond Financial Literacy: A Two-Pronged Approach
Dr. Abel Soares, Dr. Sade’ Soares
Rm 303B How to File Claims for Disabilities Related to Asbestos Exposure
Mr. Aaron Munz
1430-1440 Vocal performance by Willow Chang
1445-1530 Breakout Session 5
Rm 301A Living Beyond Pain: Veterans and Service Members with Chronic Pain
CPT Tracey Beegen, MAJ Cara Cox Coleman
Rm 301B Addressing the Unique Needs of Justice-Involved Veterans
Mr. Scott Tirocchi, Justice for Vets
Rm 303A Starting a New Business
Dr. Michele Masterfano
Rm 303B The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
CSM Abuoh Neufville, Command Sergeant Major, Tripler Army Medical Center
The exhibitor/vendor booths are open Friday from 0900 to 1630
1530-1550 Guitar/Vocal Performance by Kiana Luna
1630-1830 Reception/Pau Hana, Ballroom A
Saturday, June 22
0700-0800 Arrival/Registration/Continental Breakfast
0800-0845 Plenary Session 3, Ballroom B
Mr. Anthony Hassan, Cohen Veterans Network
Major General Suzanne Vares-Lum (Confirmed)
Mr. Jared Lyon, President & CEO, Student Veterans of America
The exhibitor/vendor booths are open Saturday, June 22: 0900 - 1200
0900-1000 Breakout Session 6
Rm 301A Enhancing Performance and Focus Through Natural Pain Management
Dr. Caroline Sakai
Rm 301B Hawaii Homeless Veterans Task Force
Mr. Andrew Dahlburg, VAPIHCS
Rm 303A Generating Health and Wellness with Moving Meditation
Dr. Rosemarie Woodruff, University of Hawai`i
Rm 303B Understanding the VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
Mr. Andrew Hervieux, VA Honolulu Regional Benefits Office
1000-1010 Performance by Spatial Sculptors
1015-1115 Breakout Session 7
Rm 308A Governor's Advisory Board for Veterans Services
Rm 301A Diabetic Lifestyle and the Whole Health Model
Dr. Randall Humiston
Rm 301B Building Homes Through Habitat for Humanity
Mrs. T.J. Joseph, Mr. Jim Murphy, Honolulu Habitat for Humanity
Rm 303A How to Start a Veterans-Owned Food Truck Business
Mr. Tony McBride, Dia De Los Tacos
Rm 303B Attending Trade Schools and Universities
Mr. Roman Galiki, Mr. David Lee
1115-1140 Vocal Performance by Samuel Hesch & Ramon Sumibcay
The exhibitor/vendor booths are open Saturday, June 22: 0900 - 1200
1200-1400 State Luncheon/Closing Ceremony, Ballroom B
Cultural performance by Le Fetuao Samoan Language Center
Major General Arthur Logan, Adjutant General of Hawaii (Invited)
David Ige, Governor of Hawaii (Invited)
Salute to Service musical performance
Closing performance by 24/7 Danceforce
