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August, 2012
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Toby Kravet – 808-224-1065
Vice President – Kevin Okawa
Treasurer - Geof Chu
Susan Murata
Jon Kleinschmidt
Momi Kleinschmidt
Jonathan Carr
Roy Manzoku
Sandy Herron
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Club Historian
Jo Yee
Newsletter Editor
Toby Kravet
(Click on Contacts for e mail addresses)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
July 28 (Saturday) 8:30 A.M. Moanalua Valley hike (see below).
August 2 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Seven Palms Bar and Grill.
August 11 (Saturday) East Honolulu bike ride starting from Hawaii Kai. Time and directions TBA.
August 24 (Friday) 4:30 P.M. Pau Hana at Longhi's Restaurant, Ala Moana Center (More information in next month's newsletter).
September 6 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Seven Palms Bar and Grill.
September 15 (Saturday) 8:30 A.M. Hike with location TBA.
September 20 (Thursday) 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.
September 21 (Friday) 4:30 P.M. Pau Hana at Pinky's Pupu Bar and Grill, 970 Kalaheo Avenue (right at the corner of Makapu Blvd.), Kaneohe.
October 4th (Thursday) Annual Kick-Off Meeting
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
In last month's "President's Message," I bemoaned the low attendance at the Ryan's Pau Hana, and look what happened!!! We got fifteen at La Mariana last Friday. Think there's a connection? I don't, but I was still glad to see it. Come to Longhi's next month, which is the day after I get back from my twelve day ski trip to New Zealand (my 16th), and I'm sure I'll have some stories to share. Also, Todd and Malia are planning to be down there around the same time and will be overlapping with me in Queenstown for two or three days so I won't be able to lie to you.
Kevin reports fifteen bikers participated in the Pearl Harbor Bike Path ride this past month, and I'm hoping that he and Jon get just as good a turnout for the August ride from Hawaii Kai. My knee is doing a little better these days, which is why I'm leading the relatively easy Moanalua Valley hike (where I've already been, twice, in the past two months) this coming weekend and am planning another, perhaps somewhat more difficult, hike for September: The September hike is TBA because, rather than return to a place I know well, I've been wanting, for a while, to explore a trail system in Kaneohe under the Pali highway: There's a whole nest of trails that aren't well marked with one of them, if I can find it, going to a waterfall. I've been on a couple of the trails, but I need to do some exploring and confirming the route before I dare take anyone else. In any case, I've found, through the years, that hiking is a good way to get back in condition for skiing sooo---come along.
We are planning to do something different for the October Kick-Off Meeting this year. For the past three years, or more, we have pre-ordered sit-down plate dinners at our usual meeting venue and have, kind of, lost track of the real purpose of the Meeting which was to bring new members into the club, as well as to promote renewals---which is kind of difficult with the way we have been doing it. Therefore, this year, we are planning to hold the Kick-Off at Geof's Condo in Waikiki, where we had the packet pickup party for Big Sky last year. We hope to buy enough food to "feed an army," which should be less expensive that having it at a restaurant, have enough money left over for more raffle items, hold a silent auction and, perhaps, other activities which will allow for more casual mingling. Also, we will be asking all of you to bring a friend who might want to join.
With regard to nest year's ski trips, sixteen had committed to Japan as of last Thursday, and there were three possible signups in the offing which would bring the number to nineteen: We need a minimum of twenty to proceed. We are hoping to have information on the second trip to Sun Valley available at the August General Membership Meeting next week.
Enough for now!
Hope to see you at the General Membership Meeting and at other forthcoming activities.
Aloha,
TOBY
UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:
MOANALUA VALLEY HIKE
July 28 (Saturday) 8:30 A.M.
Moanalua Valley is steeped in Hawaiian history. This will be a technically easy but, depending upon the recent weather, possibly muddy in spots, hike along an old "carriage road," slowly climbing from the community park at the back of the valley to whatever point the group decides to turn around. Hopefully, we will all go to the end, as I did the hike again, with a couple of friends from Alaska, last week and it is shorter, only about three and a half miles, than I stated in last month's Newsletter (so much for relying on Internet descriptions). The carriage (let's call it a jeep) road starts off basically level but with a lot of gullies for the first mile and then climbs and ends towards the back of the valley without the "stunning view" that I previously reported (again, so much for the internet). The round trip took us 3 hours with stops to more thoroughly explore the site of the old Douglas Damon estate (cement pad, cement stairs, brick oven, site of old swimming pool) being reclaimed by the forest, to see a rock with ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, and to admire the work it took, in the late 19th or early 20th century, to construct the seven arched bridges on the, then, cobblestoned, road. The first mile of the hike, which, I suspect, is the length of the original cobblestone "carriage road" portion, is replete with signage containing information on the history of the valley, the flora and fauna (Kevin take note), and similar information. At about the two-mile point on the road, a trail to the saddle overlooking the Windward side and access to the top of the Stairway to Heaven takes off (Jon "K" take note), but we passed on this. We also passed on some wisps of bushwhacked trails leading up into the mountains from the end of the road, and turned around to retrace our steps instead. To get to Moanalua Valley from either Honolulu or "Aiea side," get off the Moanalua Freeway at Exit 2. If you are coming from the Honolulu side, take an immediate right up Ala Aolani St. (but no sign identifying it as such) into the valley. From the West side, just follow the road paralleling the freeway and turn left under the viaduct at the bottom of the hill beyond Kaiser-Moanalua. Take Ala Aolani up the valley to the Community Park at the end of the road where there should be sufficient parking either in the lot or on the street. Bring some water and wear shoes that you won't mind getting muddy. See you there.
TOBY
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Seven Palms Bar and
Grill (formerly Sam Sneads)
Navy-Marine Golf Course Club House
943
Valkenburgh St., Honolulu, Hawaii
August 2 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M.
Come to our August General Membership Meeting at the usual location on August 2. We are hoping to have the flyer and registration form for our second ski trip, to Sun Valley, available at the meeting. Although the meeting begins at 6:00, come before 5:30 P.M. to take advantage of the "Sunset Specials" on dinners.
TOBY
BIKE RIDE SERIES CONTINUES
The Summer Solstice has passed which
means we are now officially on our way to winter! To start getting the body back
in shape for the season, the club has organized a series of easy bike rides at
select locations on Oahu.
Bike Ride #2:
August 11, 10:00 a.m., Hawaii Kai
An easy ride along the Hawaii Kai to
Kahala corridor. Meet at the Park and Ride lot on Keahole Street (across City
Mill). The ride will start here and proceed toward Kahala. Along the way we will
explore Niu Valley and Aina Haina on the Mauka side, and have bird’s eye views
of Waialae Country Club, Kawaikui Beach Park, Kanewai Fishpond and Paiko Lagoon
on the Makai side. Bring your bike, helmet, water and sunscreen. After the ride
we will have lunch at Greek Marina (Koko Marina Shopping Center).
See you there!
KEVIN AND JON
PAU HANA AT LONGHI'S
ALA MOANA SHOPPING CENTER
Friday August 24, 4:30 P.M.
Following last month's Pau Hana at La Mariana off Sand Island Road, we are going a bit more "upscale" for our August Pau Hana which will be at Longhi's, Ala Moana Center. Happy Hour is from 3-7 PM every day at the bar. for easy parking, drive up the ramp from Ala Moana Blvd. to the second (mall) level, turn right and park – lots of free parking. Private elevator located next to Morton’s Restaurant to take up to Longhi’s. (This is to the right of Sears, facing the mountain, and over Old Navy- if you’re familiar with shopping Ala Moana and is in Space 3001If you are looking at a shopping center map. It is a beautiful, elevated open air spot for sunset/pupu’s and drinks overlooking the water. Pupus from $7.50 and up. Beer, $4.50 and up, wines $5 and up and selected well drinks, $4.50 and up . It gets crowded on Friday nights, so recommendation is to come as early as you can.
SANDY, TOBY
PAU HANA AT PINKY'S IN KAILUA
September 21 (Friday) 4:30 P.M.
Escape the crowds of Honolulu, jump in your car and get on the H3, Likelike (less traffic now that we have the H3) or the Pali, and come to Pinky's Pupu Bar and Grill in "laid back" Kailua. Set beside a canal, the restaurant is decorated in art deco Hawaiiana (rattan, canoe paddles, sculptured fish and tiki torches) is brightly lit, even around a horseshoe- shaped bar near the entrance. The family-casual menu is local all the way with an extensive pupu menu. This is a great location for all, including families and those who don’t drink alcohol. Pinky's is located at 970 Kalaheo Drive at the intersection of Kalaheo Drive and Mokapu Blvd. If you are coming from Honolulu/Pearl City side via the H3 or Likelike and continuing down Mokapu Blvd., it will be on your right (Aikahi Park Shopping Center will be on the other side of the intersection on your left). You will have to take a right onto Kalaheo Drive and then a quick left (if there is no traffic) or turn around a little ways down Kalaheo and drive back to get into the parking lot. There are small tables in the bar and longer tables in the restaurant, and history at this venue (we've been here several times in past years) tells us that we will be seated in the restaurant after our group reaches enough "critical mass." See you there?
TOBY
HAWAII SKI WEEK 2013
The trip dates to Hakuba, Japan are January 18-26,
2013 via Narita airport. If you want to add the extension trip to Kyoto for 3
nights, there is an additional package selection that you can make and you will
be flying back from Osaka airport on Jan 29. All air flights are via United
Airlines.
Four packages and one extension trip are being sold for the ski
club. Please fill out the registration form, attach a copy of your passport,
and mail it in. If you take the land package, but make your own air
arrangements, please be at the Narita airport arrival area before the group
flight arrives.
-Depart HNL on Jan 18. Land at Narita on Jan 19 at 4 pm.
-Private coach transport to Hakuba (5.5 hours with 2 break stops) with
English speaking escort
-7 nights accommodation in Hakuba is at the Mominoki
Hotel, ski in/walk out.
http://www.mominokihotel.com/index-e.html
-Ski rental shop is at the
Mominoki hotel
-5-day lift tickets will be good at 9 Hakuba mountains
-Daily Breakfast is included
-Rooms are western style with two twin beds for
a double.
-Departure back to HNL from Narita airport on Jan 26.
Kyoto
extension:
-Transfer from Hakuba to Kyoto via private motor coach (4 hours)
-3 nights at the Tokyu hotel http://www.kyoto-h.tokyuhotels.co.jp/en/
-Departure from Kyoto hotel to Osaka airport (2 hours)
-Return flight from
Osaka Jan 29 via Guam
More Details to be shared as they become available
If, for some reason, you were unable to download either of
the registrations forms previously sent via email, you can use the one below.
You can also find it on our website
www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com
in the TRIPS section.
TRIP COMMITTEE
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Hakuba Japan -
Registration Form
January 18 - 26, 2013
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Legal Name as shown on your Picture ID
Airline Mileage #
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Legal Name as shown on your Picture ID
Airline Mileage #
Roommate request:__________________________________________________
#1
Full Package
____$2,652 Double
room - Per Person
____$3,218 Single room - Per Person
#2
Full Package (No Lift Ticket)
____ $2,386 Double room - Per Person
____ $2,953 Single room - Per Person
#3 Land Only (Lodging, Ground & Lift)
_____$1,424 Double room - Per Person
_____$1,990 Single room
- Per Person
#4 Land Only (Lodging,
Ground)
_____$1,186 Double room - Per Person
_____$1,753
Single room - Per Person
KYOTO EXTENSION - JANUARY 26 - 29
Kyoto Tokyu (4-Star Hotel)
____$538 Double room - Per
Person
____$633 Single room - Per Person
PAYMENT DEADLINES
Make check payable to: HOLIDAZE
Dates to Remember:
Send Registration and Check to:
___$600 1st Deposit due by: June 15
Full Refund up to Oct 1
Kevin Okawa
___$500 2nd Payment due by: Sept 1
Refund Less $50 up to Nov 15 RE: Japan 2013
___Bal due (Final Payment) by: Nov 18 No Refund after Dec 15
PO Box 1094
Aiea, HI 96701
Ski Club Member
Name:___________________________________________________
Mailing
Address:__________________________________________________________
Home/Cell
#: ____________________________________________________________
Email
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Attach a clear copy of your Passport
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PAST SKI CLUB ACTIVITES:
BIKE RIDE #1
(Affectionately renamed “The Road
Not Traveled, But We Went For It Anyway!”)
My day almost ended before it started
when my back tire went flat right out of the car! Fortunately, I always
carry a spare tube, and after a few minutes delay, an eager band of 11
people power pedal punishers set out on a trip to the West side. As soon as we
reached Blaisdell Park all of Pearl Harbor opened up to view with the giant
“Floating Golf Ball” almost close enough to touch. Did you know that in
the Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, along with the Stilts and Ducks,
there are also Koi in the water? That was a complete surprise to me!
Onward we went, past the Mothballed Navy fleet and the Ted Makalena Golf Course
until we came to the “end” of the road in Waipahu. It was at this point a
question came up: How far can we REALLY go? Technically the section
between Waipahu and West Loch is closed because there is no longer a functional
bridge to cross the canal, but there was still enough of the bridge in place to
walk over if you carried your bike. So, the group decided to go for it!
The closed section came in 4 distinct phases: loose gravel, tightrope walk
across bridge, dusty trail and mud bog, before emerging at the West Loch
Shoreline Park on the Ewa side. We continued on this well maintained path
until we reached the end of the line (for now?) at Asing Park. A brief pit stop
at the West Loch clubhouse to refill the water bottles, then it was time to turn
around and head for home. Needless to say, after an adventure like that
everyone was hungry, so it was off to the Aiea Shopping Center for some ono
grindz at the Roast Duck Kitchen, followed by Ice Garden Shave Ice with Mochi
Balls! For those of you who couldn’t make it you missed out, but another ride is
coming up soon, and who knows what discoveries await? See you there!
KEVIN
PAU HANA AT LA MARIANA SAILING CLUB
Friday, July
20
Geof's idea to return to La Mariana Sailing Club for the July Pau Hana was great! This is a real comfortable, no frills bar-restaurant decorated with the flotsam and jetsam of just about every "Tiki Bar" from Waikiki that has "gone bust." You just show up, not dress up, the food and drink prices are very reasonable, and the pupu portions, except for the nachos, are ample: The size of the nacho plate was way more than ample. Fifteeen (count 'em) ski club members, including a few that we hardly ever see at Pau Hanas, or hardly see at all, drifted in from about 4:15 P.M., and the the "party" went to about 7 P.M. I think I'll find an excuse to drag some people over there long before the Club goes again.
TOBY
SNOWBOARD FOR SALE
Craig Shaffer still has an unused size 141 snowboard for sale. $250.00. Craig may be contacted at 261-5989.
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Contributions from the membership to future newsletters are encouraged and will be greatly appreciated: Please e mail them to Toby (see Contacts) no later than 9 calendar days from the end of the month. Thanx much.
Updated club info available at http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com/