Lawai Beach Resort - Spring 2015 Newsletter

Lika Lani Projects
Lika Lani completed major projects in recent months. The roof has been
replaced and solar panels are being installed on the south and west roof.
In May, the Board approved a remodel of the bathrooms, and replacement
of the wooden louvered windows in the master bedrooms and bathrooms.
The remodel involved the removal of the existing tub and tile surround
in the master bath; replacing it with a walk-in shower. The shower stall
in the guest bath has been removed and replaced by an oversized tub and
tile surround. These changes have brightened up each of the bathrooms,
and the new windows compliment the lanai doors and kitchen windows.
In the process of this work, the contractor found old termite damage in
the bathrooms and on the west exterior wall of the building. No live
termites were found and these areas have been repaired. Finally, once
the roof was replaced and the solar panels were installed, rain gutters
were added and the exterior received a new coat of paint.
Congratulations! Lawai Beach Resort has earned
the RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation for 2016!
This year represents the 10th consecutive year your
property has earned this prestigious designation. RCI
commends you and your staff for your extraordinary
commitment to the high levels of excellence, quality and
service standards you have delivered over the past decade.
Best wishes for continued success!
Sincerely,
Gordon Gurnik
President, RCI
Noe Hookano
General Manager
Lawai Beach Resort
5017 Lawai Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 240-5158
[email protected]
Aloha from Sunny Poipu!
Summer flew by oh so quickly and the holiday season is just around
the corner.
It has been a busy summer and fall here at home. Occupancy is high
and all projects continue to move ahead.
Oh where do I start? Let’s begin east then move west.
The Rooftop Center has received a few additional solar panels; the
mini golf greens have been replaced and vinyl slats replaced the
tennis screen. The slats provides more coverage, looks better and will
last longer.
In Coral, interior tile replacement began in July and 7 units have been
finished so far. The Board selected the bedroom furniture and that
order has been placed. It will be the same as the Banyan furniture,
with a Bird of Paradise motif. Fabric for the drapes has been chosen
and a sample will be available for review at the January meeting.
Also, in Coral, the time has come to replace the range and the
microwave. With a change to the cabinets, we will install the
microwave above the range, providing more counter space. A model
is being completed for the Board to view in January.
In Banyan, bathroom and floor tile renovation continues, with 31
units completed so far.
At Alii, replacement of the walkway carpet has been completed. We
are getting estimates for the replacement of the railings on both the
walkways and the lanais. We are looking for a powder coated
aluminum product that will require less maintenance.
Major appliance replacements were approved at the meeting as
follows:
Alii: range, hood/microwave, washer, dryer and dishwasher.
Banyan: washer and dryer.
Lika Lani: washer, dryer and dishwasher.
I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you of the
upcoming Board election at the January Annual Association Meeting.
The proxy and ballots will be mailed in early December.
Mele Kalikimaka e Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
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Mele
Kalikimaka e
Hauoli
Makahiki
Hou!
An international program that recycles used soap, shampoo
and conditioner. Our Housekeepers place the used products in
recycle bins and it is shipped to the mainland once the bins are
full, where they are sanitized. It is then shipped around the globe
to help disaster victims and third world countries.
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Exterior Paint: This project is complete.
TSOA
Bathroom Renovation: This project is complete.
Approval of the May 2015 Meeting Minutes
(MSP: Blohowiak/de Coligny): To approve the minutes of the May
2015 meeting.
Sofa Mattresses with Encasements: The sofa mattresses have been
installed.
General Manager’s Report (Noe Hookano)
Property Overview: Lika Lani recently went through some major
renovation, which included their bathrooms, windows, painting the
exterior of the building, replacing the roof, installing solar panels
and rain gutters.
Area Rugs: After having these cleaned professionally, we decided to
keep using it.
New Business
AOAO
Termite Damage Expenses: (MSP: de Coligny/Blohowiak): To
ratify the termite and wood rot damage repair to the exterior of the
building at a cost of $5,625.18. This was found during the window
replacement.
Financials
October 2014 – August 2015
AOAO: Total income is $71,968; total expenses are $69,147;
with a surplus of $2,821; Capital Reserve balance is $35,760.
TSOA: Total income is $156,638; total expenses are $152,307;
with a surplus of $4,331; Capital Reserve balance is $23,702.
TSOA:
Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher: (MSP: de Coligny/Blohowiak):
To approve the purchase of these items from Home Depot at a cost
not to exceed $8,400.
Receivables
The receivables balance as of August 31, 2015 is $ 209,889
compared to $ 200,702 in 2014 (4.38% variance).
Termite Damage Expense: (MSP: Blohowiak/de Coligny):
To ratify the termite and wood rot damage repair to the bathroom
wall at a cost of $1,000.
Write Offs
AOAO: (MSP: Blohowiak/de Coligny): To approve total write
offs of $57.71.
TSOA: (MSP: Blohowiak/de Coligny): To approve total write offs
of $133.26.
Nominations: The following nominations were received and will
be placed on the ballot pending verification that their accounts are in
good standing.
Calvert de Coligny
Foreclosures and Liens: There are no foreclosures or liens at this
time.
Unfinished Business
Interval International Club Gold Program: Approximately 6
months ago we were approached by II regarding this program. We
have decided not to affiliate with this program as they require our
owners list including phone numbers and email addresses. We do
not provide this information based on previous feedback from our
owners.
Report of Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
(MSP: Blohowiak/de Coligny).
The minutes will be approved at the January 2016 Board meeting.
For a complete copy of the minutes after approval, please send
a SASE to Benjilyn Shaffer.
FYE 093014 Audit: We are required to complete an annual audit by
an independent auditor. This year was delayed as our auditor was on
medical leave. The independent auditor issued an unqualified
opinion which is the best opinion you can get during an audit.
(MSP: Blohowiak/de Coligny): To approve the FYE 093014 audit
for both the AOAO and the TSOA.
AOAO
Roof/Solar: We are currently in Phase IV of our Solar project. The
roof is complete and the solar installation continues.
Bedroom Window Replacement: This project is complete.
Gutters: This project will be done in October.
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If you can dream it, we can book it. HTSE can help you with activities like helicopter and
boat tours, luaus and more. We’ll even make dinner reservations for you.
And for your convenience, you can visit our Activities Desk right at the Lawai Beach Resort.
Call toll-free 866-860-4873 ext. 4 or dial extension 1156 or 1157 from your room.
Book activities on Kauai with HTSE
P.O. BOX 1077
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KOLOA, KAUAI, HAWAII 96756
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1.866.860.HTSE
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[email protected]
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Are children allowed in the Alii pool area? Yes, children are
allowed at all pool areas. We do not have an adult exclusive pool.
What should I do when I see other guests violating pool or resort
rules? Please contact the Front Desk immediately, they will dispatch
Security.
Where are the designated smoking areas and why do I have
to smoke only in those areas? The designated smoking areas are
located at the Banyan trees in both the Alii and Banyan sections of
the parking lot and at the entrance of the Garage. Designated smoking
areas will have a cigarette urn. Hawaii Law states that it is illegal to
smoke within 20 feet of any building. This law includes electronic
cigarettes or e-cigs.
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Associates received 197 Orchid
Awards in the 2nd Quarter and 354
Orchid Awards in the 3rd Quarters
of 2015! This is recognition from
their managers and peers, and FROM YOU! Congratulations to
Annie Esposo
Mario Oligo
Marilyn Acob
Mel Fernandez
Paul Ortiz
Henry Acosta
Rosario Fostanes
Janine Pagador
Glenn Alayvilla
Malia Freitas
Joseph Pascua
Mini Ancheta
Nelita Ganaden
Mark Pasion
Janet Arios
Marcello Halog
Judy Roberts
Moises Badua
Benna Johnny
Rudy Rumbaoa
Nora Baloaloa
Sam Jose
Ron Ryan
Karez Batangan
Henry Kali
Benjilyn Shaffer
Dandee Blanes
Jeni Kaneshiro
Manny Simpliciano
Leilanie Blanes
Rose Labutong
Jamielee Souza
Paul Bostick
Ferdinand Lagundino Andrea Tagavilla
Imelda Brillantes
Susan Lewis
Norma Tamayo
Melissa Bukoski
Elizer Magana
Cecile Trinidad
Henry Bumagat
Maria Manuel
Ryan Trinidad
Jerry Butac
Eugene Mayo
Marnel Tumbaga
Clair Calija
Lucas McGerity
Elvira Valmoja
Oliver Clamen
Francisca Velasco
Cris Joy Companero Angel Medrano
Cesar Medrano
Loretta Winchester
Ronald Dela Cruz
Milagros Miguel
Joseph Young
Eltomer Dullaga
Flander Mizutani
Wina Erakdrik
Also recognized in your comments were the managers: Helenda Bueno,
Sherrie Chan, Deborah Crippen, Cora Galano, Owen Hoff, Noe Hookano,
Luka Kanoa, Miles Kobayashi, Susan Magallanes, Wesley Pagador, Patsy
Shaffer and Nick Solatre.
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Beach Clean-up
was held on October 23rd with a total
of 35 participants. We relocated rocks
from the sand to the rock wall, picked
up trash, and trimmed the overgrown
hedges along the road side. We
included the shorelines across our resort and also
fronting Prince Kuhio Park.
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Mini Golf Tourna
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Parade
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Parade
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The LBR ‘Ohana entered a walking unit in the Koloa Plantation
Days Parade to reflect the theme “The Legacy Lives On” by
showcasing how Koloa Town used to look in the past on poster size
photos. We won 1st Place in the Walking Unit Division and Best
of Parade!! Mahalo to all who helped, especially our Planning
Committee Leaders: Nick Solatre, Cora Galano, Miles Kobayashi.
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2015 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Everyone was a
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winner
2015 Costume Contest
Mario Brothers w/ Monster Clown
Noe, Patsy & Benjilyn
Flying with Superman
Nick, Patsy, Luka & Sherrie
Opihi Picker
Helenda
The Wild Housekeeping
Norma, Maria, Cecile, Leilani, Sam,
Milagros, Clair, Janet, Rosario & Cora
Mr. Banana looking
for his Pepsi Owen
Cinderella & Ninja
Rachel & Matthew
Accounting Pac-Man
Zenaida, Talia, Malia & Melissa
Check us in please..
Patsy, Noe & Susan
Dark Rose Princess &
Miss Rose Queen
Annie & Susan
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Team Front Desk & Reservations
Karez, Janine, Patsy, Annie & Susan
Admin Tranformed
Benjilyn, Noe, Owen,
Deborah & Sherrie
2015 Costume Contest
1st Place
Accounting Pac-Man
Zenaida, Talia, Malia & Melissa
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dark Rose
Princess Annie
Blue Hair
Andrea
Cat
Milagros
Happy Halloween
1st Place
2nd Place
1st Place
Cinderella
Rachel
Big Lion
Truman
Ninja
Matthew
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Bunny Rabbit
Rosario
Miss Rose Queen Susan
Cheerleader
Cecile
Cat Skeleton
Leilanie
Nov 14
Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run The Rotary Club of Kauai is pleased to announce their 13th annual Old
Koloa Sugar Mill Run set for Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Anne Knudsen Park, Junction Maluhia
Rd (RT520) & Emi Rd, Koloa. This is Kauai's premier 5-Km, 10 Km, Half Marathon Runs, and
non-competitive 5-K Walk. Registration for the Half Marathon is $40 at www.Active.com. Registration for the 10K and 5K
runs (Nov. 1-12) is $35 at www.Active.com until Oct. 31. Registration fees are non-refundable. No race day registration.
Awards for runnings! Breakfast! Hawaiian music! For more info: (808) 635-5404 www.oldkoloasugarmillrun.org
Dec 4-24
Festival of Lights The Festival of Lights opens the first Friday in December
at the Historic County Building and runs every Friday, Sat and Sun evening
through Dec. 24 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The Park lights glow every night
through the New Year. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s
gorgeous creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kauai artisans is
open every riday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
through Christmas Eve with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It is truly a reflection of
Kauai’s Spirit of Aloha. For more info: Elizabeth Freeman (808) 639-8564 or
www.kauaifestivaloflights.com
Dec 4
Lights on Rice Street Fun Parade with the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of
the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) Lights up at 6:00 pm. and
starts from the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the
top put on by the Kauai Museum that lasts all day from 9:00 am - night with food vendors.
For more info: Eileen Winters (808) 639-6571
Dec 19
Waimea Town Christmas Parade The Annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade on December 19th (Saturday)
beginning at 6:00 pm. Beautiful floats decorated with twinkling lights and marching groups all aglow will parade down the
center of Waimea Town to celebrate another brilliant Kalikimaka (Christmas). Arrive early - organizers suggest finding a
spot for parade viewing by 4:00 pm. Many community and business organizations offer food booth items for purchase along
the parade route. Stay after the parade for the town of Waimea?s Christmas party at Hofgaard Park featuring live, on-stage
music and entertainment that will run until 11:00 pm. For more info: Esther Estes (808) 652-9027 or www.wkbpa.com
Dec 31
New Year's Eve Fireworks Join the community at the Poipu Beach Park for New Years eve fireworks. Bands, food trucks,
movie, DJ music and of course fireworks! Fireworks between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm. For more info: www.poipubeach.org
Feb 13-20
Waimea Town Festival Kauai's largest and oldest annual festival on the west side of the island that
provides non-profit organizations and clubs with fundraising opportunities while promoting
community unity and economic development! February 13 - 20, 2016, will find the west side of Kauai
filled with LIVE entertainment: a Hawaiian rodeo, canoe and stand up paddle races, a film festival,
softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, a fun run (10K, 5K, 2K), hat lei and 'ukulele contests,
cultural exhibits and so much more. For more info: www.waimeatowncelebration.com
Saturday, Feb 13th - Waimea Town Celebration Regatta 2016 Traditional Hawaiian outrigger
canoes race along the Waimea shoreline competing in the Century and Half-Century Divisions for Men, Women and Mixed
crews! Lunch will be provided to all paddlers and the Awards Ceremony begins at 1:00 pm. A food booth on site will be
available for supporters and spectators to purchase kalua pig plats and drinks. Admission is free! For more info, Thomas
[email protected] or (808) 645-0996.
1-Man, 2-Man, SUP and Surf Ski Races Long Course (8 miles) is from Mcbryde to Waimea Landing; Short Course (5
miles) is from Salt Pond to Waimea Landing. Register on Saturday (2/13) between 9 and 11 am at Salt Pond. A shurttle will
run from Waimea Landing to starting lines. Race begins at noon and lunch will be provided at finish for all paddlers. Race
is visible from Waimea Landing. Cost is $25/paddler. For more info: Eddie Pratt (808) 482-1972.
Sunday, February 14 - King Kaumuali'i Festival A festival honoring the legacy of Kaua'i's last king will take place at
Pāʻulaʻula (Queen Elisabeth Russian Fort). It will feature Makahiki games and guided tours beginning at 11:00 am and a
formal program from noon to 5:00 pm. The Festival will feature an original 3-act play depicting important historic events
of the Kingʻs life, special hula performances by Kauaʻi hālau, and original songs written for King Kaumualiʻi performed
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LIVE by their composers including Kimo Keaulana, Keikilani Lindsey & Leo Lindsey of Mele ʻUhane,
Cindy Combs and other haku mele. Kōnane will also be provided by hawaiiancheckers.com. Admission and
parking is FREE. For more info: Aletha Kaohi at (808) 338-1332.
Monday, Feb 15th - Waimea Film Festival - HIFF Hana Hou Join the Historic Waimea Theater for a full day of cultural
documentaries and films from the 35th Annual Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. Ticket prices are $8/adult; $7/seniors, students &
military; and $6 /children (5-12 yrs); OR purchase a $25 WFF Pass for all of the screenings. A complete list of entries and trailers
can be viewed on our "Special Events" page at www.WaimeaTheater.com. For more info: Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744.
Wednesday, Feb 17th - Ambassador of Aloha 2016This annual event celebrates our island tradition of "community" by honoring
a local leader who spreads aloha all year long through their actions. This yearʻs "Ambassador of Aloha" is Nalani Brun who works
tirelessly to honor Hawaiʻiʻs people and heritage by working with countless groups to provide unique, memorable and enriching
experiences for both our kamaʻāina and malihini. Join us at the Historic Waimea Theater beginning at 6:30 pm for an evening full of
entertainment. Ticket are $10 General Admission and available at the Waimea Theater.
For more info: Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744.
Thursday, Feb 18th - Tales & Treats - Come for an evening of storytelling at the Historic Waimea Theater beginning at 6:30 pm.
The $10 price for admission includes TREATS of chocolate candy, cupcakes and ice cream inspired by the TALES told. Ticket
is $10 General Admission. For more info: Puni Patrick at (808) 651-5744.
Friday, Feb 19th - Saturday Feb 20th - Heritage of Aloha Ho'olaule'a - Enjoy FREE LIVE entertainment at the Old Waimea Mill
site from 5:30 pm until midnight! Support community non-profit groups by purchasing local foods from concession booths. There
will also be games and carnival rides for keiki, craft vendors and a beer garden. For more info: Thomas [email protected]
Waimea Roundup Rodeo- Traditional rodeo events including paniolo poʻowalu and double mugging, which are unique to Hawaiʻi
rodeos, will be held at the Friendship Do Ranch at the Old Waimea Dairy site. Team Roping on Friday (10 - 5:30 pm) is FREE for
spectators. Saturdayʻs events begin at 10 am with a special Opening Ceremony that includes inducting a talented cowboy into the
Nā Paniolo Kauaʻi a me Niʻihau 2016 Hall of Fame. Admission on Saturday is $5/adults; $3/child (5-12 years). Food concession and
crafts will be available on site and will benefit the Kauaʻi Keiki & High School Rodeo Association. For more info: Charleen Medeiros
at (808) 635-9635.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - This is the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the island and benefits the Westside Basketball
Club. All games are held at the Waimea Canyon Park Basketball Courts on the corner of Huakaʻi Road and Kaumualiʻi Highway.
The cost is $10/player (school division) and $25/player (adult division). Late Registration is $30/player. Games will be played:
Adult Male Teams on Friday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5 pm for Adult Late Registration). Youth Teams on Saturday from
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (8 am for Youth Late Registration) For more info: Dino Pabre at (808) 286-2064.
Thursday, Feb 18th - Sunday, Feb 21st - Slow Pitch Softball Tournament - Teams from across the State of Hawaiʻi compete in a
double elimination tournament (ASA rules with a few modifications). Admission for spectators is FREE.
Please visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com for game date and location.
Saturday, Feb 20th (Please visit www.waimeatowncelebration.com for details on the following events).
Paniolo Hat Lei Contest
Fun Run (10K, 5K & 2K Races)
Lappert's Ice Cream Eating Contest
Scotty's Music 'Ukulele Contest
Silent Auction
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