An initial goal of the group was to preserve the history of and artifacts from the closed Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio.

[4][5] Even though the group participates in many public events the organization operates like a secret society and many members only identify themselves using aliases.

[7] The Order uses a crest as a logo and displays it on casual and ceremonial clothing, printed materials, and web sites.

The logo is a blue moai which resembles the large fireplace at the now demolished Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio.

The blue moai protects a lit flame which serves as a reminder of lost landmarks like the Kahiki Supper Club.

The Order's mission statement[9] describes it as the "premier fraternal organization and social network for all men and women interested in tiki culture and the Polynesian pop era."

In 2013 the group successfully bid at auction for "George," the monkey fountain from the Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio.

Following the closure of the restaurant the fountain had been moved to an office building used by Kahiki Foods where it was inaccessible by the general public.

Following the purchase the organization announced that the fountain would be moved to the courtyard next to The Grass Skirt, a tiki bar in Columbus, and placed on public display after restoration.

[20][21] The group presents many public events, often with sponsorship from other groups and companies including: Dole Foods, Surf Ohio, Trader Vic's, Kahiki Foods, Royer Corporation, Barritt's Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer, Kona Brewing Company, and a variety of rum distillers.

Hot Rod Hula Hop Originally held from 2005 to 2008 this event combined a car show with a luau dinner party featuring entertainment from live bands from around the United States including Waitiki and The Cocktail Preachers.

NETT) is an annual bus tour which stops at a changing list of tiki bars and Polynesian restaurants.

[29][30] The second annual event was held August 14, 2010 at Old River Park in Dayton, Ohio, and was one of the dates on the Space Cossacks' reunion tour that summer.

[45] All proceeds from a charity raffle at the event benefited CatNap from the Heart, a local non-profit animal shelter.