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Royal Order of Kamehameha I -
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Our motto:
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Codes of Conduct © (copyrighted material)
Requires adherence to the behavior and cultural respect
of the nine (9) categories of conduct and its
corresponding Hawaiian values, attitudes, and concepts
as follows:
1. Kamehameha
I (The Standard) -
Kamehameha, the
standard of leadership. The ‘ihe reminds us that
Kamehameha with his chiefs and warriors united these
islands; we are expected to guard well the welfare of
our Order and to protect it against all enemies who seek
to attack it with untruths. Keep always that high
standard of integrity and honor as a Hawaiian subject
and the duty you owe your country and noble order. Be a
man in the highest sense of the word and let your
conduct be a shining light among men.
E HO’OKANAKA – BE A MAN”
2. Alaka’i
(Leadership)
- Cultivates the cardinal principles
of friendship, charity, and benevolence; infuse the
spirit of patriotism, loyalty, helpfulness, and kindness
among its members, advance the interest of members in
every rightful cause, and to encourage and develop
leadership.
3. Kãlai'ãina
(Political)
- The mission of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, is to
reaffirm the existence of the Kingdom of Hawai’i and
advocate for its full entitlements of Self Governance
over its People, Land, Ocean, and other resources.
4. Ho’olono (Obedient) - Promise
to aid in advancing the benefits of the Royal Order of
Kamehameha I, and obey all orders given to you by the
Ali'i ‘Ai Moku and the Kãkã'õlelo.
5.
Wahi noho
like o ka po’e (Community)
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Uplift the Hawaiian people,
Lokahi = Unity, as Hawaiians realizing the necessity of
uniting our people so that ALOHA for one
another may be fostered and cherished.
6. Nã
‘ike a me nã hana (Cultural)
- Preserving and perpetuating the
culture of our forefathers, uplift the Hawaiian people.
7. Ho’omana
(Spiritual) -
All life forms seen and unseen are sacred. Therefore
all things require respect for their Mana (spiritual
life energy). Maintain an attitude of respect and
humility. The Holy Bible is one of the recognized
foundations of truth and righteousness, are the corner
stones of our Order; teaches us the word of our creator
to live by.
8. Makahiki (Sports
& Religious Festivities)
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Caring for life,
encouraging a brother to participate in the Order’s
activities to the fullest extent possible. The
ancient customs
and practices are honored.
9. Ho’oponopono (Make Right)
- Healing to make right, to aid a
brother in distress, to relieve his necessities in so
far as you are able to. Hõ'ihi aku, Hõ'ihi mai, sharing
mutual respect for each other with an attitude of
ha'aha'a, being humble.
©
Use of the above copyrighted
material is prohibited without the expressed written
authorization of ROOK I, Moku O Kona, Helu ‘Ehiku, Heiau
O Ahu’ena.
Men of the Order with Honorary Ali'i Kahuna La'au Lapa'au Dr. Earl Bakken
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