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• How the Hawaiian Humane Society handled the media attention surrounding Hokget, the dog eventually rescued off a derelict ship, will be the focus of a meeting Wednesday of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, local chapter. Eve Holt, director of community relations for the Humane Society will also discuss how the effort affected the group's operations and communication. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by 11:30 a.m. buffet and noon program. Open to the public and nonmembers. Fee. R.S.V.P. by noon tomorrow. Information, Michelle Busbee, 543-3519.

• "Questions Only an Auditor Could Love" will be the topic of an upcoming address by state Auditor Marion Higa to the monthly luncheon of the Hawai'i Economic Association. Registration starts at 11:45 a.m. on June 19 at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza, followed by the noon luncheon and 12:30 p.m. speech. R.S.V.P. by noon June 18: Sterling Nakano, snakano@hawaii.rr.com. Fee; nonmembers welcome.

• Andrew Hashimoto, who returned to Hawai'i as new dean of the University of Hawai'i, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources — the only public source of agricultural research in the state, but which has has lost 110 positions and $5 million in budgeting in the past five years — will discuss his visions for the future in an upcoming speech. His address, "AN AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION IN HAWAI'I'S BACK YARD," is one of a continuing series of discussions on Hawai'i's transition to a new global economy, sponsored by the Hawai'i Society of Corporate Planners. In the speech, Hashimoto is expected to discuss the larger role diversified agriculture must play in the economy, and how Hawai'i can capitalize on the state's unique market cachet. The meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. sign-in to 1:30 p.m., June 20, in the Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Early registration by Friday. Information: Roberta Cullen, 537-2356.

TOMORROW

• The question "IS ANOTHER BULL MARKET AROUND THE CORNER?" will be explored in financial discussions scheduled Tuesday by Edward Jones financial firm: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., Kaka'ako office, 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206 (reservations, 596-0076); 2:30 p.m., Kaimuki office, 1123 11th Ave., Suite 101B (reservations, 734-8889); downtown office, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., 1001 Bishop St., Pacific Tower, Suite 1080 (reservations: 533-4980); 12:30 p.m., 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304 (reservations: 543-6034); 'Aiea office, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., 99-115 'Aiea Heights Drive, Suite 254 (reservations: 487-5066); and 12:30 p.m., Kane'ohe office (reservations/address: 247-2072). Free.

• A free, three-week seminar in basic financial investing will be offered by Edward Jones, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25 — at their offices at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034.

• Two seminars on ADVERTISING FOR YOUR BUSINESS, sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network and Leeward Community College are scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (Part I) and Thursday (Part II) at the college. Fee. Registration: 455-0477.

WEDNESDAY

• The basics of e-commerce for the small business and how to avoid the legal pitfalls of cyberspace will be among topics discussed at a "LEGAL E-COMMERCE" seminar planned Wednesday by the Hawai'i Business Center. Participating will be the center's program coordinator, Kristine Woodall, and attorney Martin Hsia. Other topics will include registering domain names, hosting options, payment choices, basic Web site design, and patents, trademarks and copyright issues. 9 a.m. to noon, at the center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Information: 522-8136.

• Kathleen Davenport will speak on the increasingly popular endeavor of preserving family photos and mementos in albums at an upcoming dinner meeting of the American Business Women's Association, Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter: 5:45 to 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Japanese Cultural Center. Fee. R.S.V.P. by today: 455-4737.

THURSDAY

• "SMART MARKETING FOR SUCCESS," a workshop sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday at Kapolei Hale. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Registration/address: 522-8136.

• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking opportunity for small-business owners and professionals, meets 12:01 to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Call: Tracy Nakashima, 525-6028.

FRIDAY

• The STATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION will take its monthly committee meetings to the Garden Isle on Friday to allow Kaua'i residents to participate. The open committee meetings — 9 a.m., Condominium Review Committee; 10 a.m., Laws and Rules Review Committee, and 10:30 a.m., Education Review Committee — and open forum afterward, are aimed at real estate licensees, government officials, condominium owners, and private individuals. The meetings will be at the State Office building, 3060 'Eiwa St., Lihu'e. Information: (O'ahu) 586-2643, or (Kaua'i) 274-3134, #62643.

• Friday is the reservations deadline on an upcoming seminar, "EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR DIRECT RESPONSE MARKETING PROGRAMS," co-sponsored by the American Marketing Association, Hawai'i chapter, and Specialized Marketing Services. The event is scheduled for June 18 at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Ala Moana Hotel. RSVP: Gail Caveney, 262-6719.

UPCOMING

• How actions of the 2002 Legislature will affect companies in Hawai'i — and updates of Supreme Court decisions that will have local impact — will be the focus of an upcoming half-day program, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management, Hawai'i chapter. The discussion, "2002 Hawai'i Legislative and U.S. Supreme Court Updates," is planned June 19 — 7:30 a.m. registration and buffet breakfast; program, 8:30 a.m. to noon — at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Lana'i Room. Experts will include Connie Hastert, corporate secretary and director of government affairs and communication for the Hawai'i Employers Council, and members of local law firms. Fee; student and nonmember fees available. R.S.V.P, by Wednesday: 236-2429.

• Douglas C. Smith, of the law firm Damon key Leong Kupchak Hastert, an expert in real property investment and its protection, will speak on "ASSET PROTECTION" to a meeting June 17 of the Hawaii Real Estate Investors group. The meeting, open to the public, will be held from 6:30 p.m. registration, at the Kalihi-Palama Library. Fee for nonmembers. Smith is former chairman of the Estate Planning Section, and the Tax Section, of Hawai'i State Bar Association. R.S.V.P.: 621-6400.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance. By fax: 525-6763. By mail: Coming Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802.