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Board Members

Derek Poag- President

Nathan Hochhauser– Vice

President

Robert Scott-Secretary

Edward Keyes-Treasurer

Directors:

Barbara Bronster

Wilfred Cooper

Robert Dupire-Nelson

David Hulihee

Timothy Thompson

Key Contacts

Manager’s Office 732-5233

Security 739-6085

Police/Fire/Ambulance 911

www.kahalabeachapts.com

Lost & Found

Located at Security Booth

Messages from the Managers

Tsunami We were fortunate to avoid any damages here at TKB. Again, Kahala Beach came together as a community helping one another. Special thanks to Securitas and the Kahala Resort for assisting our people during the tsunami event.

Recommendations for Disaster Preparedness Kit When preparing a disaster preparedness kit, first plan for the essentials for survival. Think practical first, and think comfortable second. All essential needs should be able to fit in a 5 gallon bucket. Absolute necessities include food, water, and warmth. Other Needs After considering your most basic needs, consider additional necessities to include in your emergency preparedness kit. When making additions to your family emergency kit, keep in mind that it should be easily transportable, accessible, and close to an exit of the building. While you can never be too ready or too prepared, you do not want to over burden yourself when you need to be on the move.

For additional information on emergency preparedness refer to the front of the white pages of your telephone book or you may consult with the checklists from the FEMA Ready.gov and American Red Cross websites provided below to deter-mine your planning needs. Also, you may pick up the “Handbook for Emergency Preparedness” at the Security booth. The handbook has emergency phone numbers, how to prepare for an emergency and what actions to take in case

of a hurricane, flood, power outage etc. Reminder– hurricane season lasts from the beginning of June until the end of November. http://www.redcross.org/

Senior Information & Assistance Handbook

If you would like a copy of this handbook or know someone that could use a copy of this book please see Security.

Recent Break-ins

Recently we have experienced a break-in to several storage lockers and one apartment. As a precautionary measure please exercise good judgment by always locking your front and lanai doors as well as your vehicles. Please report any suspicious activity on the property by contacting the police (911) and/or security (739-6085).

a Hawaii-based radio, television and Internet fundraising event for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in

Japan will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2011 from noon to 5 p.m. KSSK FM at 296-9292 HVH 830 AM at 521-8383 KSSK AM at 296-5959 Island 985 FM at 296-9850

A Little Corner of Hawaii

Association News

Tax Appeal

The 2009 AOAO sponsored tax appeal resulted in

settlement offers for 190 apartments ranging from

15% to 30%.

The AOAO is also undertaking a 2011 tax appeal

with more than 190 participants. As you may be

aware from the 2009 appeal the City and County

sets the pace of the appeal process which often

takes more than a year. We will keep you informed

As information is available.

Lease Since our last report in November 2010, there have

been more than a half a dozen meetings with

Kamehameha Schools. The committee continues to

work with various representatives of Kamehameha

developing our relationship and mutual education

regarding each parties specific areas of concerns

about the future of The Kahala Beach. While we

don't always agree, there has been a healthy give

and take. We are encouraged by the open dialogue

that has developed over the past year and believe

we are on track with our expectations.

He ali‘i nō ka ‘āina, ke kauwā wale ke kanaka

TRANSLATION: The land is the chief, the people merely servants

EXPLANATION: This indicates the service relationship, with the needs of the land coming first; and once these are satisfied, the land can support the people living upon it.

Kahala Beach Events

Farmer's market You can find fresh flowers, food, cof-

fee, and even t-shirts. The vendors are friendly and the

prices are great at the farmer's Market in Honolulu:

Hawaii Kai Park-n-Ride

300 Keahole Street- Saturdays -1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Old Stadium Park

2237 South King Street – Wednesdays-8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. For more information, contact:

People's Open Market Supervisor

Phone: (808) 522-7088

E-mail: openmarket@honolulu.gov

LUK TUNG KUEN MOVEMENT CLASS

Every Monday, Friday & Saturday

8am–9am

Center Court of Kahala Mall

This popular, low impact exercise class is FREE and open to

anyone interested! Originating in China, this class incorpo-

rates 36 movements that emphasize circulation and unblock-

ing the body's pressure points.

No registration necessary.

For more information, please email info@luktungkuen.org

Social Events The AOAO would like to take this opportunity to

thank Barbara Bronster and those who volunteered

their time in organizing the many wonderful events

that have taken place here at The Kahala Beach.

Friendly Reminder

Regarding Pool Rules: Parents need to accompany

children in the pool area. There have been numer-

ous complaints of inappropriate behavior such as

horseplay, noise, children with wet attire sitting on

the upholstered furnishings etc. Please help us pro-

mote a peaceful environment and enjoyment of the

common areas.

In The Community

The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) (http://

pvs.kcc.hawaii.edu/)was founded in 1973 initially to

carry out an experiment that would help answer

some questions: how did the Polynesians settle the

far-flung islands of the mid-Pacific – by accident or

by design? Did their canoes and their knowledge of

navigation enable them to sail purposefully over the

vast sea distances between Pacific islands?

PVS began with the building of a replica of a Hawai-

ian voyaging canoe, Hōkūle‘a, launched in 1975, and

began the journey to explore the seafaring heritage

and the voyaging routes of their ancestors. Since its

first voyage to Tahiti in 1976, PVS has journeyed to

the far corners of the Pacific; from Alaska to New

Zealand; from California to Japan. The Hōkūle‘a and

her crew have successfully explored the ocean, re-

discovering and perpetuating through the practice

Hawaiian voyaging traditions and values, bring to-

gether communities throughout the Pacific.

Currently PVS is preparing to circumnavigate the globe on a 4 year journey, to mutually educate, in-troduce Hawaiian culture, and the basic tenant of “malama ka ‘aina”, to care for and live in harmony with the land; through the implementation of con-servation and sustainable use.

Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS)

Presentation of “The Hōkūle‘a’s ongoing 36 year journey and the mission of the Polynesian Voyaging Society”

Speaker— Nainoa Thompson

April 14th, 6 pm—Main Lobby of The Kahala Beach