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  • Academic WorldQuest 2026- INDIVIDUAL Registration

  • Please complete and submit this form to register yourself for PAAC's Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) Hawaiʻi Regional Competition 2026.

    This form must be completed by EACH team member listed under your TEAM Registration Form. If any team member fails to complete this form, your team will be ineligible to participate in the competition.

    NOTE: Students will need to complete this form with their parent/guardian.

    Date: Saturday, March 7, 2025
    Time: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
    Location: TBA (O'ahu); Neighbor Islands (Virtual Option TBD)
    Early Registration Deadline: December 20, 2024 (first-come come-first first-served for front row seats)
    Final Registration Deadline (without fees): February 19, 2025
    Late Registration Deadline ($25 fee per team member): February 21, 2025

    This is a free event, but for those wishing to support PAAC and our mission, we'll have an optional cash donation at the door, suggested at $10. You can also donate through PayPal, but remember, your presence and engagement are what truly count! Donations can be made through our donation page here.
    *Please list the event name on your donation (AWQ 2026)

    Questions: Please email Max Malmud at hs@paachawaii.org

  • Teacher/Advisor Chaperone

    Thank you for registering for our Academic WorldQuest as a chaperone and/or teacher!
  • Participant Emergency Contact Information for Adult Participants

    In the event of an emergency, PAAC will contact the individual(s) listed below.
  • Consent, Indemnity, and Release Agreement

  • This agreement is made between the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (hereinafter referred to as "PAAC") and the undersigned Teacher/Advisor/Facilitator/Volunteer or Adult Community Member (hereinafter referred to as "Teacher"):

    In consideration of the benefits derived from the program, the Teacher voluntarily releases PAAC, its board of governors, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives and chaperones, and the PAAC staff, from any and all claims, liability, causes of action, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, claims for loss or damage to Teacher’s property and for illness, injury or other risks), which may arise out of or that are incident to Teacher's participation in the program. Teacher further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless PAAC, its board of governors, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives and chaperones, and the PAAC staff from and against any and all claims, liability, causes of action, costs and expenses, of whatsoever nature, which may arise out of or that are incident to the program.

  • Medical Consent and Release Form

  • If I become ill or incapacitated, my emergency contacts will be notified immediately. If none of the emergency contacts mentioned above can be reached, I grant PAAC, its board of governors, directors and staff, PAAC’s contractors and agents, full authority to take whatever action they feel is warranted under the circumstances in regard to my health and safety, including securing medical treatment at my expense and transporting me home. I further release PAAC and its board of governors, directors, staff, and members, their heirs or their estates, any of PAAC’s contractors and agents, domestic and overseas, my school, and any person accompanying the group from any liability for such decisions or actions which may be taken on my behalf. PAAC will not be held responsible for the quality and the timeliness of any such medical care received, nor for any expenses incurred.

  • Participant Publication/Audio/Video Release Form

  • The undersigned Participant (hereinafter referred to as "Participant") hereby give permission to the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) to create or use digital/electronic or print media of Teachers’ name, voice, likeness or images of Teacher work, video and audio recordings, photographs, and images - for the purpose of publication on PAAC’s websites, social media accounts, or other digital/electronic media, or in print.

    I understand that there will be no compensation, financial or otherwise, by PAAC for its use of these media, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback.

    I understand that granting permission includes a potential risk of loss of privacy. I hereby release PAAC from any liability resulting from or connected with the creation or use of these media.

    I understand that permission is granted for the life of the media. I release all interest in the media for which I am giving permission.

    I understand that I may withdraw my permission at any time without any negative consequences by submitting a written statement PAAC. I understand that withdrawing consent will not affect any publication or work using these media which has already been produced.

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  • Parent/Guardian and Emergency Contact Information

    Please complete this section with your Parent/Guardian.
  • Students must provide at least two contacts in case of an emergency. The secondary contact can be a parent or guardian but can also be a trusted friend person who we can call in case of an emergency.

  • Medical - Emergency Consent

  • If my child becomes ill or incapacitated, their parents/guardians/emergency contacts will be notified immediately. If none of the emergency contacts mentioned above can be reached, I grant PAAC, its board of governors, directors and staff, PAAC’s contractors and agents, full authority to take whatever action they feel is warranted under the circumstances in regard to my child's health and safety, including securing medical treatment at my expense and transporting my child home. I further release PAAC and its board of governors, directors, staff, and members, their heirs or their estates, any of PAAC’s contractors and agents, domestic and overseas, my child's school, and any person accompanying the group from any liability for such decisions or actions which may be taken on my child's behalf. PAAC will not be held responsible for the quality and the timeliness of any such medical care received, nor for any expenses incurred.

  • Release, Policies, and Indemnity Agreement

  • This agreement is made between the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (hereinafter referred to as "PAAC") and the undersigned student (hereinafter referred to as "Student") and the Student's parent(s)/guardian(s):

    STUDENT AND STUDENT'S PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:

    1. When Students register for a PAAC event (be it a workshop, summit, etc.), the choice of transportation (when provided), schedule of activities and functions, choice of accommodations, and meals are under the direction of PAAC staff;
    2. When Students travel to and from program events on their own, unless PAAC makes bus or airline arrangements on behalf of the Student, the Student and their parents/guardians are responsible for the Student’s transportation to the Student’s home airport or bus meeting point;
    3. If your Student is attending a PAAC event that requires board and lodging, PAAC staff will determine all boarding and lodging arrangements for the Students during their stay and reserves the right to modify or change such arrangements whenever they consider it to be in the best interests of the Students and PAAC’s program;
    4. PAAC staff will make use, at their discretion, of public and private transportation for all instructional and extracurricular travel and will communicate this directly with Students and parents/guardians;
    5. PAAC does not represent or act as an agent for, and cannot control the acts or omissions of, boarding and lodging providers, transportation carriers, tour organizers, or other providers of food, goods or services, and PAAC is not responsible for matters that are beyond its control;
    6. The use of any drug, including cigarettes and alcohol, violates PAAC policy and is a serious offense, which may involve the early termination of the Student’s participation in the program, and the early return to home at the Student’s expense;
    7. PAAC staff shall have the right to (i) establish reasonable rules, standards of conduct and instructions for dress and behavior for the Students (which shall include PAAC policies governing Student conduct), (ii) enforce such rules, standards of conduct and instructions, and (iii) terminate Student’s participation in the program due to any violation of such rules, standards of conduct and instructions;
    8. PAAC staff may request to send home, at any time during the term of the program, any Student whose conduct warrants such action or whose state of health, as determined by medical opinion, renders continued participation inadvisable. It is agreed that (i) any additional expense arising from an earlier return to home will be borne by the Student; and (ii) there shall be no refund of any sums that may have been paid by the Student;
    9. PAAC does not assume responsibility for the loss or theft of any personal property of the Student;
    10. The Student is responsible for exercising caution and common sense at all times to avoid situations that could lead to injury to the Student or members of the group;
    11. The Student understands that the Student is responsible for any damage the Student may cause to property, and the Student agrees to pay for any such damage and not hold PAAC, its board of governors, directors, staff and members, PAAC’s agents or contractors, the Student’s school, and any person accompanying the group responsible;
    12. The Student will complete follow-up paperwork, such as an evaluation form;
    13. Any part of the Student’s journals, blogs, and/or evaluation may be used in future PAAC publications and promotional materials (anonymously, if requested by the Student); the Student will complete follow-up paperwork such as an evaluation form;
    14. The Student certifies that the Student is in good physical and mental health, has no special or medical or physical conditions that have not been disclosed to PAAC staff, nor any special needs or requirements, which would impede participation in the program, nor be of any harm or inconvenience to the Student or the other participants;
    15. If required by PAAC staff, participation in the program is subject to medical clearance by a licensed physician;
    16. The laws of the State of Hawaiʻi shall govern the interpretation of the terms of this agreement. If any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

    RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNITY
    In consideration of the benefits derived from the program, Student voluntarily releases PAAC, its board of governors, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives and chaperones, and the PAAC staff, from any and all claims, liability, causes of action, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, claims for loss or damage to Student’s property and for illness, injury or other risks), which may arise out of or that are incident to Student’s participation in the program. Student further agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PAAC, its board of governors, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and chaperones, and the PAAC staff from and against any and all claims, liability, causes of action, costs and expenses, of whatsoever nature, which may arise out of or that are incident to the program.

  • Student Publication/Audio/Video Release Form

  • The undersigned student (hereinafter referred to as "Student") and the Student's parent(s)/guardian(s) hereby give permission to the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) to create or use digital/electronic or print media of Students’ name, voice, likeness or images of Student work, video and audio recordings, photographs, and images - for the purpose of publication on PAAC’s websites, social media accounts, or other digital/electronic media, or in print.

    • I understand that there will be no compensation, financial or otherwise, by PAAC for its use of these media, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback.
    • I understand that granting permission includes a potential risk of loss of privacy. I hereby release PAAC from any liability resulting from or connected with the creation or use of these media.
    • I understand that permission is granted for the life of the media. I release all interest in the media for which I am giving permission.
    • I understand that I may withdraw my permission at any time without any negative consequences by submitting a written statement PAAC. I understand that withdrawing consent will not affect any publication or work using these media which has already been produced.
  • Student Behavior Code

  • While traveling and participating in PAAC activities, behavior consistent with PAAC’s goals and image is expected. All students are expected to follow the school rules outlined in Chapter 19 concerning student conduct and general behavior by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Failure to do so will result in your being sent home at your own expense.

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  • Student Behavior Code

    THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT PARTICIPANT
  • While traveling and participating in PAAC activities, behavior consistent with PAAC’s goals and image is expected. All students are expected to follow the school rules outlined in Chapter 19 concerning student conduct and general behavior by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Failure to do so will result in your being sent home, potentially at your own expense.

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  • Student Survey- Demographic

    The information you share with us in this section is for PAAC's reference only and will not be used to identify you in any way. No Individual results will be shared with any third party. This is an optional section.
  • Student Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) Registration- Part 2

  • Private Transportation - To be completed by a parent/guardian

  • Only complete this section if your Student plans to drive or be driven to and from the event.

    SKIP if your Student plans to ride one of our buses.

    On Oʻahu, PAAC provides buses from key school locations to bring students to and from the event. This will be coordinated through teacher/chaperone.

    If your Student will drive or be driven to and from the event, please confirm you approve this.

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