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Hotel association donates $1,000 to PAWS
The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands donated $1,000 to the Pet Assistance & Welfare Services yesterday.
The donation was received by PAWS secretary/treasurer Bobbie Grizzard at HANMI’s monthly general membership meeting at Kanoa Resort Saipan.
Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands chair Nick Nishikawa presents a donation to secretary/treasurer Bobbie Grizzard of Pet Assistance and Welfare Services on Aug. 28, 2014, at Kanoa Resort Saipan. Pictured from left are HANMI members: Marianas Visitors Authority managing director Perry Tenorio; general manager Ivan Quichocho, Century Hotel; general manager Gloria Cavanagh, Mariana Resort & Spa; Grizzard; general manager Abner Acosta, Fiesta Resort & Spa; general manager Nishikawa, Hyatt Regency Saipan; legal counsel Marcia Schultz,; general manager Akira Takaoka, Hafadai Beach Hotel; and general manager Hiroyuki Toyoshima, Aqua Resort Club Saipan. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
“It’s our pleasure to support PAWS in their continuing effort to assist stray dogs and cats, as well as the other services they provide,” said HANMI chair Nick Nishikawa. “It takes a heart of compassion to do this work, and we appreciate their efforts on behalf of our entire island community.”
Nishikawa noted the donation comes from the proceeds of HANMI’s two annual fundraisers, the HANMI Charity Golf Tournament Classic and the Go-Kart Championship.
“The overwhelming support HANMI receives from our sponsors and competitors at our fundraisers makes it possible for us to support charitable organizations such as PAWS, whom we have also supported in the past,” said Nishikawa. “These donations are a tradition of community service that we are pleased to continue.”
As of July this calendar year, hotel occupancy is at an average 83.49 percent, 1 percent lower than last year.
The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands was established in 1985 as a professional forum for the hospitality industry of the Northern Mariana Islands. (HANMI)
