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Febuary 14, 2018

Wailea, Maui

Valentine issue

MENU
Mahi Mahi
Rice
Tossed Salad
Grilled Vegtables
Cheese Cake Dessert
President John Moore opened the meeting at 12:05 with a big Aloha greeting and Mahalo to all who made Elvis Rock and Roll.
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Eliza Rummel led us in the Pledge Of Allegiance.
INSPIRATION
Joe Mitchell gave us inspiration recalling his trip to Washington DC for the National Prayer Meeting. He met a fellow who gives out books to friends. He gave Joe “A Hobbit, A Wardrobe and a World War. He reminded us of how very lucky we are to live on Maui, in the USA and the World at this time. We are pampered and this causes squabbles and discontent. He asked us to remember the First World War where 20 million men and women died, 1914 when the Spanish Flu killed 50 to 100 million worldwide, and in 1914 troops on both sides of the First World War crossed the lines for Christmas Truce which lasted few days.
Steve Moksnes encouraged us all to bring friends, neighbors to lunch. Sign up book passed.
President John acknowledged all members for the hard work to put on the show and auction.
We have netted 11,000 with more coming in. He thanked specifically, Karin Carlson for her
leadership and Karen thanked everyone for their part in the sell out event. Plans are in the
works for feedback for making next year even better.
TODAY'S SPEAKER
Ryan Stevens
Mani Arriaga introduced our speaker Ryan Stevens, in charge of sales at Kalama Heights
Independent Retirement Center in Kihei is the corporation for Kalama Heights and other similar communities. Kalama Heights is the oldest retirement community of its kind in the United States. It is one of 308 such communities started in the 1950’s by a retired couple from Oregon.
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These are uniquely time share and are inter-changeable and all inclusive.
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Rates here vary from $2,800 for a studio to $4,800 for a two bedroom.
The independent feature allow residents to age in place safely helped by friends and family as well as hired caregivers. Three meals a day are included every day as well as weekly housekeeping, all utilities and transportation to shop as well as Tuesday/Thursday trips for healthcare appointments. There is a salon, gym, home health care available 24/7 as well as lease options for short term stay. This could be snow birds or recovery from surgery.
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There are 122 apartments and 12 are set aside for short term stay. Residents can travel and make arrangements to stay at any of the mainland or Oahu apartments for up to seven nights at no addiitional fee while traveling. With 10,000 baby boomers retiring daily, there is a great need for more of these places and more are being built. Ryan is a nurse and feels that Kalama Heights is a very good option for retirees who qualify. Daily tours are available and lunch is included. Kalama Heights is one of the Holiday Retirement group of 308.
SUNSHINE REPORT
Gloria Lukens gave the sunshine report with little to say. Susie Sanders past club secretary lost her brother and partner all in one week. Stuart Karlan’s brother in law passed away recently and he will be traveling to be with family. Dave and Heather Ballaine had refrigeration problems—all resolved.
We sang Happy Birthday to
Bill Andrews who turned 88 today.
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Stuart Karlan described Rescue Tubes for guests and thanked Mark Barry, Gary Redfern and Jason Denhart for all their work installing and Elizabeth Redfern for monitoring. 
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Stuart pointed out that to date we have three documented rescues and encouraged members to help get the Maui News and local TV to feature rescues as well as fatalities.
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Randy Miller met with Bud Picrone and Wailea Community
Association ordered 14 to be placed between Andaz and Kea Lani Hotels. They will monitor them after we install.
HAPPY DOLLARS
Karin Carlson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
See the website for upcoming events, which include:
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The Honor Peace Award Dinner at Maui Community College. Mark Harbison and Kimokeo will both be recipients. March 1. Click here to get a ticket.
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Joanne Doell will be attending PETS training to be our next president. 
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Hale KauKau fundraiser will be March 4—make up a Rotary Table and tickets will be $130 each.
THE DREADED "PRESIDENT'S QUIZ"
Today's quiz was on Valentine trivia
MAGIC MARBLE DRAW
Paige Fontaine held the Magic Marble bowl for guest Ryan to pick #2320491. Milton was the
lucky winner but drew a blue marble. There were 31 marbles and the pot is at $570.00
STUART LEADS THE ALOHA SONG
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
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  • Feb 21, 2018 – Saul Larner, Dispute, Resolution, Collaborative

  • Mar 07, 2018
    Kuhn’s Asui, Maui Electric

  • Mar 14, 2018
    Malia Bohlin, Author, New Novel, Left at Hiva Oa

  • Mar 21, 2018
    Hannah Shipman,, Blue Planet Foundation

  • Mar 28, 2018
    Carolyn Dean, MD, Living Longer On Maui

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NEXT WEEK'S MEETING DUTIES

Wednesday February 21, 2018

Setup:  Joe Mitchell
Breakdown:  Mark Harbison
Greeter/Inspiration:  Gary Redfern
Cashier:  Richard Lindrup
Happy Dollars:  Barry Hyman
Reporter:  Patty Hemmen
Audio/Video:  Stuart Karlan (Ron Harris)
Photographer:  Steve Moksnes
Magic Marble:  Paige Fontaine
NEWSLETTER REPORTER
Billie Moksnes
NEWSLETTER PHOTOGRAPHER
Steve Moksnes
NEWSLETTER LAYOUT
Steve Moksnes
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Stuart Karlan
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