November 14, 2018
Wailea Sunrise
Delivering slippers to Kihei Elementary
Today's Meeting
Our meeting was opened by President Joanne Doell at 12:03p.m. President Joanne then asked Vets present to stand to be recognized for service to us and our Country.
Inspiration was delivered by Karin Carlson in a quote by Brian Tracy, a man known for motivation and inspiration: “Make your life a masterpiece: Imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do.”
The Hawaiian word of the day was Alaka’i which means the value of leadership. Lead with initiative and with your good example. You shall be the guide for others when you have gained their trust and respect.
Visitors & Returning Members: Mark Harbison introduced guests for today’s meeting. Mani Arriaga back after an absence of several weeks. Susie Sanders, a former member of our club. Mike Wilson formerly from Palm Springs Rotary since 1975 and now in Kula. Michael Greer from Alberta, Canada. Dennis and Rema Bagshaw from Kihei who hope to join us. Harry Hellieson from Yakima. Pat Graybeal Miller from Missoula, Montana, Seattle and Kihei. She is a friend of the Spees and hopes to become a member. Dale Presson from Monterrey Bay, California a returning guest. Judy and Frank Spees from Nevada-soon to be on the cover of the Kihei Wailea Magazine. Bonnie Jones-return visiter who also hopes to join our club as she is relocating closer to Kihei. James Sangrey and Lynette Wickstrom from Florence, Oregon. Ron Harris returning after the summer. Welcome to our Koholā alahele members who are beginning to return to Maui. And welcome to our guest speaker, John Buck-Kiwanis member and Deputy Director of the Department of Transportation.
Maui Minute: Dale Presson told us he loves the wonderful people here and those he meets on his trips to Maui. He has been visiting his daughter the past four to five years and enjoys her second home here.
Announcements: Margie Flores, Karin Carlson, and Joanne Doell announced upcoming events and past events.
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Look for the Ahupua’a historical signs showing up around the island. These are pie-shaped segments of land that run from the mountains (mauka) to the sea (makai) originally controlled by chieftains and villagers. Each ahupua’a has its own stories and legends.
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The next Meet and Greet will hopefully be at Mulligan’s, Friday, November 30th. Look for an email from Joanne Doell.
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December 1—there will be a food drive at Safeway from 9 to 4. If you signed up in the book, please show up at your designated time—the team that is being relieved depends on your prompt appearance.
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Monday, November 19th, Margie will be judging a Spelling Bee at Kihei Elementary at 5:30 pm. Join her in the cafeteria.
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No lunch meeting on Wednesday, November 21: Makahiki ceremony is scheduled at the beach in front of the Fairmont Kea Lani starting with the beach landing of canoes from every moku on Maui at 6 a.m., and goes until 8:00 a.m. Full on with chants, Hawaiian protocols, gift offerings, men in scary gourd helmets. If you’ve never seen this scene, it’s like stepping back 400 years in Hawaii.
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The Christmas Party will be December 6 at Billie and Steve Moksnes' from 6 to 8pm. Info to follow. Address: 400 Wailea Alanui (Wailea Point) #102.
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December 18, 8:45–9:45 a.m. Career Day at Lokelani: each speaker should prepare a 15 minute talk on their career. If you’re interested, please contact our member, Smita Martinez who is gathering names to give to the school. Kerry Gudmunson, 808 727-3462.
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December 21st at Kalama Heights—Holiday Sing at 12:30 p.m.-meet in the lobby, wear a Santa Hat of something festive if you have it. We will join our Lokelani Interact Club to sing Christmas Carols for the residents. No need to sign up—just show up. 101 Kanani Road (the turn off the highway by the Kihei Police Station).
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Margie Flores collects money for Christmas Angels and she shops, wraps and drops the gifts off for distribution to students at St. Theresa’s Church. She’s ready to go shopping: email her at margief1202@yahoo.com if you haven’t donated but want to.
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Margie read a thank you note from Bubba at Lokelani thanking us for grant money for the bus to the MACC and dictionaries when he was a third grader at Kihei Elementary.
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Gloria Lukens gave Smita Martinez her new Rotary Name Blue Button.
Guest Speakers
November
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Nov. 21 No meeting (Day before Thanksgiving) and 28th
December
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Dec. 5 Barry Rosenfeld, Rose Parade Float
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Dec 6 Thursday—Club’s Christmas party 6-8:00 pm at Steve and Billie Moksnes’ home in Wailea.
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Dec. 12 Nikita, Habitat for Humanity
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Dec. 21 12:30 p.m Lokelani/RCKW's Christmas Carol Sing at Kalama Heights
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Dec 26 No meeting
January 2019
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Jan. 2 No meeting
Today's Speaker
John Buck
Margie Flores gave the floor to our speaker, John Buck, who came to Maui in 1978 from California. His Dad was a policeman in the San Jose police department. John attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and graduated with a degree in Physical Education. His present job is as Deputy Director of the Maui County Department of Transportation. His job does not include anything to do with roads, paving or streetlights. His department mission is to oversee and support transportation in the county including the Air Ambulance. His department runs a 22 million dollar budget with a staff of six; three are appointed. They run seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. There are 200 employees and 150 buses. Passengers average 6,000 a day with 200 designated fixed stops. There are also para-transit stops for disabled passengers who live within 3/4 mile of the fixed routes. There are future plans for the department to include expanded routes and electrifying the bus system. Work is being done with the Hotels in Wailea to encourage their employees to commute by bus, save money and free up much needed parking. John has been on island for forty years and is very happy to see the new high school under construction. It was in the plans when he moved here—1986! For routes and schedules, go online at mauicounty.gov/bus or public.transit@mauicounty.gov/bus, 808-871-4838.
Happy Dollars: Smita Martinez passed the koa bowl. Among the happy were Cynthia Clark—happy to be back with us after losing 20 pounds and having stents inserted in her kidneys. Karin Carlson happy for our fundraiser and sad for all the friends she has in Paradise, California. Jay Satenstein, John Moore, Jason Denhart happy to be here with us for two weeks, Margie Flores happy to have our speaker today, Charlotte George Smith happy to be warm, Gary Redfern happy so see Jason, Stuart Karlan happy to announce an upcoming holiday concert at the MACC the evening of November 25 and Joanne Doell happy to see the stunningly green West Maui Mountains!
Magic Marble: Kit Hawkins told us the pot value is $324 with 34 blue marbles in the bag and one gold. John Buck picked the coupon, 5002 and Karin Carlson pulled a blue marble. Maybe next time!
Wacky Day Name today is: Clean out your fridge day or National Pickle Day—whichevah you prefer.
