The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) has issued the grubbing permit for the Hawai'i Kai Dog Park! Although the fencing and irrigation permits had not been received as of our publication deadline, the plans have made it all the way through DPP's approval process and should be issued soon. After holding up this newsletter for two months in anticipation of receiving the permits "any day now, " we decided to proceed with this partial update. News updates will be posted on our website, www.hui-ilio.org, from now on.

Hui 'Ilio officers met with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) in August and September to review the construction timeline.

D With issuance of the grubbing permit, DPR can now begin clearing the land and planting the grass. Their next step will be installation of the irrigation system.

D The Department of Urban Forestry has created a tree plan for the park. Subject to availability, they will try to plant mature trees so that it won't take years before we have shade.

D Next comes the fencing. Hui 'Ilio still needs your help with fundraising for fence construction and other park expenses (see page 2).

D The timing for this entire project is dependent on when DPR can start the grub-bing. Therefore, no dates are included here. The work schedule will be posted on our website as soon as we get the word. Continued on page 2…..

Dog Park Building Plans Approved!

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING SAFE AND FRIENDLY PLACES FOR DOGS AND THEIR PEOPLE TO PLAY, AND TO PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP.

www.hui-ilio.org

To join us or get more info, send an e-mail to

hui-ilio@hawaii.rr.com

Include your name and

the names of your dogs!

HUI 'ILIO HAWAI'I Volume 1 Issue 7 September 2007

About 300 dog lovers and their canine companions showed up on Sunday, June 3, to partici-pate in the third annual Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk. When asked what they thought was the most enjoyable part of the event, many responded "seeing all the other dogs and meeting people," or "just being able to attend an event where dogs are welcome." (Yes, and not only welcome, but the guests of honor!) Others said the best part was getting a souvenir photo with their dog, or winning one of those fabulous door prizes.

Over 50 sponsors provided supplies, door prizes or cash to support the dog walk. Participants received a registration packet with a variety of free dog treats, Frisbees, toys, dog food samples, special discount offers from local vendors, Out-back gift certificates and key chains, Menehune bottled water and other items. Pre-registered walkers also received a free t-shirt.

Mahalo to the 50+ volunteers who helped Hui 'Ilio’s board of directors stage the event, including the Hawai'i Kai Jaycees, the Cherry Blossom Court, and the University of Hawai'i Mortar Board honor society. Volunteers were treated to pastries courtesy of Great Harvest Bread Company and received free Hui 'Ilio visors, partially funded by a gift from East Oahu Realty.

The directors and volunteers provided a photo booth, face-painting, and paw-stomping fun doggie music. Mike Buck served as the MC and information booths were hosted by the Ha-waiian Humane Society and two other dog park groups, the Windward Dog Park Organiza-tion and Ala Wai K-9 Playground Association. (more on page 2)

The 3rd Annual Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk - June 3, 2007

Dog Park News Update 1

3rd Annual Dog Walk 1

Mahalo to our Sponsors 2

Dog Park News, cont'd 2

Dog Walk, cont'd 2

Mahalo to our Donors 3

Humane Society PetWalk 3

Donation & Order Form 4

Inside This Issue

I had a good time at the 2007 Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk!

Page 2 HUI 'ILIO HAWAI'I Dog Park News (continued from page 1)

D Once the fence goes in, we wait for the grass to grow. According to a DPR spokesman, "During this time of year with short days, the grass will take from 120 to 150 days to grow in well. "

D During the waiting period, we will install a dedication plaque, park benches, and other amenities such as bag dispensers and a bulletin board. There will also be opportunities for volunteers to help with minor landscaping projects during this period. To get involved, email hui-ilio@hawaii.rr.com.

D The community's part in this public-private partnership with the City is to pro-vide the fencing, fixtures, and a small part of the landscaping. DPR has been more than fair in compromising with us on various issues, reducing our costs wherever possible. But building a park is not cheap. Our share adds up to about $57,000. We have raised $35,000 to date and we need your help!

D Please join our Capital Campaign as a volunteer. Email us and we'll ex-plain how you can help — it's simple and fun! hui-ilio@hawaii.rr.com

D Consider a donation and ask your employer to make a matching donation. If you are acquainted with a family foundation, trust, civic group or business that might be interested in sponsoring the park, please give us a referral.

Mahalo to Our Dog Walk Sponsors for their generous donations of supplies, gifts and cash

360º Auto Detailing Aina Haina Pet Hospital Al & Cristina Andrews American Savings Bank Bark Avenue Henry Blakstad Blu Water Grill Burger King Carole Massie Central Pacific Bank City Mill Common Groundz Cafe Copy Shop Inc, Hawai'i Kai Dave Darval East Oahu Realty, Inc. Family Feeds First Hawaiian Bank Fisher Hawaii Great Harvest Bread Company Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic Hawaii Mega-Cor., Inc. Hawaii National Bank Hawaii Pet Nanny Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union Hawaiian Humane Society Hawaiiana Management Company,

Ltd. Helene P. Jersets, RA, Coldwell

Banker Pacific Properties

Island Mobile Groomers Kale's Natural Foods Kapalama Pet Hospital Kona Brewing Company Malu Pet Bliss LLC Marina Pet Supply McDonald's Menehune Water MLFA Nutro Products, Inc. Oahu Club Oceanic Cable Ohana Doggie Day Care and Spa One Stop Grooming Outback Steak House Papa John's Pet's Discount PKM Pet Care Professional Home Repair Serenity & Massage Signs By Dey Smell Goodies Starbuck's StorSecure Self-Storage The Doggies Corporation (Grooming

Wagon) True Friends WEB Service Company

2007 Dog Walk (continued from page 1)

Through dog walk pre-registration donations plus event-day donations, we added $4,300 to the construction fund. Mahalo to all donors!

Striving to Make the 2008 Dog Walk Even Better:

You Talked, We Listened

Thanks to your input, we have plans to make the 2008 Dog Walk even better:

D Early birds can start walking sooner to avoid the heat: We'll have a 7:30 start time and an 8:00 am final start time. Those who wish to start early can have their photo taken and enjoy the other activities after they return from the walk.

D We'll make the registration packets smaller so you have less to carry.

D Door prizes will be faster and more fun for everyone! You will pull a numbered ticket from a box at the check-in desk. Then you'll pick up your prize with the matching num-ber whenever you're ready - it will be waiting for you at the prize table!

D New signs will be posted to encourage everyone to get their picture taken. Although donations are welcome, your dog walk souvenir photo is free!

Volume 1 Issue 7

Mahalo to Dog Park Construction Fund Donors Donations of $100 or more

Karen Dahlquist (Wiki & Daisy) In mem-ory of Michael

CarolAnn & Robert Hale (Max) In memory of Frankie and Tim Hale

Sumiko Ganteaume (Koko) In honor of Koko

Brooks R. Borror (Boomer) Alexander and Janice Chung Lori Dilay From Bernie, Jay, Jennifer,

James and Lori Dilay Madeleine Dreith Mitsue & Gary Lincicum (Luna) In honor

of Luna Stanton Maeda Marty & Sue Sanders (Gracie) Elizabeth, Tamara, Lauren, Anna & Nata-

lie Uhr (Butternut & Lola) Paola Williams (Jasmine)

Donations up to $100 Dorothy, Jinny & Paul Aki (Jazz, Koa &

Sidney) In memory of Puna Rene Akiyama (Kiki & Chica) In memory

of Kalo Claudia Akroyd (Koa) Valoy J. Alexander In memory of Lucky

Boy Sharleen Anderson (Snowy) Cristina Andrews (Hershey) In memory of

Queenie Bobbi Barclay (Teddy) In memory of Mojo Ken Barclay (Midas) In memory of Mojo Terry Cesta In honor of Coco & Muffin

Abe Catherine Chan-Halbrendt Andrea Chow Dorothy Cornell (Kea) Freddie Cruz (Rudy & Zena) William Curry (Kai) Pearl & Michael Daniels (Happy) In honor

of all our little friends - dogs Melissa Fajotina (Happy) Susan & Annie Fruth James & Loreen Furuyama Tina Gomes (Po) In honor of Po Gomes Tristie Graetz (Gruden) Nancy Hanks (Suzi) Robert Hardy (Ho-ne) Shelly Harris (Daphne) Hanni & Jeani Hartmann (Adelheid &

Brunhilde)

Lorna Heller (Keisha & Oreao) Mary Houghton Wendy Iwasaki (Leuca & Cody) In mem-

ory of Mele Judy Jakobovits (Kudos) Susan & Robert Johnson ('Elehiwa &

Pa'ani) In honor of 'Ele & Pa'ani Kevin Kanaley (Butters) Shiralen & Milton Kawasaki (Q-Tip) Jennifer Lee (Smokey) Solana Lewis (Rooney & Bobbi) Dan LiButti (Ginger) Annette Lum (Cookie) Gary Lum (Puka) Jan Marshall In memory of Snapdragon Dan Meske Jeannette Mitobe (Charlie) In memory of

Scruffy Mitobe Eleanor Miyasato (Snuggles & Nascar) Joseph & Jacqueline Murphy Gwen Naguwa (Emma & Sophie) Holly Nakasone Tina Oakes Elizabeth & Robert Olague (Daisy & June) Holly Pellitteri (Vinny) Helen & Mel Rapoza (Samantha) Allyson Reed (Toby) Shirley Roper (Koa & Penny) Ron & Jordan Saba (Tag) Yoshiko Sato (Aki, Allie) In honor of Tai Esther Stone (Kiko) Sandra Sue (Mahina, Pea & Nalu) Bill & Cher Sullivan (Kukui) Jean Toguchi (Badger) Barbara Tom (Tiny) Thuy Tran Alice Tse (Maka & Moku) In

memory of Tuxedo Matt Tsuji (Pinkey) Nicole Tsutahara Donna & Tricia Usagawa

(Hoku) Jennifer Wells (Pualani) In

memory of Pono Wells Tammy Yoon (Rocky)

And thanks to those who made cash donations at the

Hawai'i Kai Dog Walk!

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I met my new best friend at the Dog Walk water cooler!

Annual PetWalk

Sunday, October 7 The annual Hawaiian Humane Society PetWalk is another oppor-tunity for people and their pets to exercise and socialize at a fun outdoor event. And it's the only day of the year when pets are al-lowed at Ala Moana Beach Park!

In past years, Hui 'Ilio has put together a team to participate in PetWalk. This year, we will be sponsoring an exhibitor's booth. We would like to encourage you to participate in the PetWalk either by walking with your dog, or . . .

D Volunteer to work with us at our booth: Talk to other dog lovers about the dog park and encourage them to get in-volved in our community effort.

D If you plan to walk your dog, you can still come and help us at our booth. We'd be happy to accept helpers for half-hour shifts before or after the walk.

Email hui-ilio@hawaii.rr.com to be a volunteer. All you need is your Hui 'Ilio t-shirt and a smile.

PetWalk is an important fundraiser for the Humane Society. Registra-tion begins at 7:00am at Magic Island, and the walk starts at 8:00am..

845 Kii Street Honolulu, HI 96825

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Newsletter printing was donated by Copy Shop,

Inc. of Hawai'i Kai.

Mahalo COPY SHOP!

To order a Hui 'Ilio t-shirt or make a donation, clip and mail this form to the address shown above. Make check payable to Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i.

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Quantity: S___ M___ L___ XL___ x $15 = $ ________ □ Yellow logo shirt with 2006 Dog Walk printing

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Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i - Who Are We?

Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that was estab-lished to promote public dog parks and to promote responsible dog ownership.

Its officers and directors receive no compensation. Activities of the or-ganization are carried out with the help of volunteers and sponsors.

At this time, our primary objective is to make the Hawai'i Kai Dog Park a reality. Once the park is open, we hope to be able to help other dog groups who are trying to accomplish the same goal in their respective communities.

We support organizations, publica-tions, and activities that promote responsible dog ownership by en-couraging licensing, vaccination, exercise, socialization, and the good behavior training of dogs using hu-mane training methods.