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Hawaii Ski Club – June, 2010
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Toby Kravet – 808-224-1065
Vice President – Kevin Okawa
Treasurer - Geof Chu
Susan Murata
Wayne Fujihara
Jenna Surwilo
Jon Kleinschmidt
Momi Kleinschmidt
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Club Historian
Jo Yee
Newsletter Editor
Toby Kravet
(Click on Contacts for e mail addresses)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Every Monday evening (except on holidays): 4:30 P.M. A group of ski club members and their friends play tennis at Keehi Lagoon courts, off Lagoon Drive. Stay in shape and share refreshments afterwards!
June 3 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads. Arrive early (before 5:30) for the 2 for 1 one price specials.
June 11 (Friday) 5:30 P.M. Pau Hana at Pinky's Pupu Bar and Grill in Kailua.
June 12 (Saturday) 6:30 A.M. " Bike or Hike" with Jon and Momi from Kapiolani Park (See Below).
June 17 (Thursday) 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's.
June 26 (Saturday) 6:30 A.M. " Bike or Hike" with Jon and Momi from Kapiolani Park (See Below).
NO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (AT SAM SNEADS) IN JULY. 4TH OF JULY WILL SERVE AS THE MEETING
July 4 (Sunday) Independence Day picnic and fireworks show in Hawaii Kai. More information to follow.
July 15 (Thursday) 5:30 P.M. Willy K concert at the Waikiki Aquarium. Seating limited to the first 600 who purchase, or have already purchased tickets, so don't delay, buy your ticket today (See Below).
August 1 (Sunday) 2:00 P.M. or earlier. Polo Match (Hawaii vs. India) in Mokuleia. See Story below. Stay tuned as we might be getting our own parking/tailgaiting area.
August 5 (Thursday) 6:00 P.M. General Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads. Arrive early (before 5:30) for the 2 for 1 one price specials.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
Talk about "late." It's almost June, my mango trees have not yet decided whether or not to fruit this year, the termites, which, by this time, have usually come out and gone back in, are just starting their night flights (eeeeeech!) , and I'm still getting solicitations from Arapahoe Basin properties to come late season skiing (wish I could!).
If I wasn't going to be on the Mainland, that weekend, I would definitely make it to the Pau Hana at Pinky's on June 11. I can get to Pinky's from my house on Kamehameha Heights just as quickly as I can get to Sam Sneads for membership meetings, and from what I understand, we will be having two "Mystery Guests" from the Mainland. One is a current member who joined just last year for the Snowmass trip, and the other, a former member, was part of the yachting clique and often graced us with her guitar and folk tunes at Ski Club gatherings. Any guesses on our "Mystery Guests?" Come to the Pau Hana and find out.
Our new Board is looking at doing things a bit differently this year, and while it's too early to make specific long-term promises about the future, 4th of July in Hawaii Kai with food "on the Club" might be a taste (groan!) of what is to come. I'm really looking forward to the Polo Match in Mokuleia on August 1. I've only been to a Polo match once, a long time ago. I remember it as having been been pretty exciting and preceded by parachutists landing right in the field before the match: I don't know if they still do that. In any case, the Polo Match, just like 4th of July, will be a "family friendly" event.
I'm also excited about reprising last year's gathering at the Waikiki Aquarium to hear Willy K. Thanks to the early arrivers who demonstrated some territorialism without apology, we scored a good spot on the grass at center stage and had the opportunity, as I recall, before the show started, to go inside the aquarium itself (allowable with our tickets) to view the exhibits. I already have my ticket: I ordered it via the website last Saturday, and it came on Tuesday.
Hope to see you at the next Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads on June 3.
Aloha,
TOBY
UPCOMING SKI CLUB ACTIVITIES:
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, June 3, 6:00 PM, Sam Sneads
Come "grind" (break bread), "talk story" with your fellow Ski Club members, and learn more about future activities, including, perhaps, an update on next year's trips at Sam Sneads Tavern on the Navy-Marine Golf Course, Valkenburgh St., a short turn off Nimitz Highway (under the freeway) basically opposite the Ewa end of the Honolulu International Airport. Easy to get-to, plenty of parking, and 2 for 1 dinner specials (If you arrive before 5:30).
PAU HANA AT PINKY'S IN KAILUA
Friday, June 11, 5:30 P.M.
Want to escape the crowds of Honolulu? Then spend time with ski club members and friends at a Friday evening pau hana at Pinky’s Pupu Bar and Grill in 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.
Location: 970 Kalaheo Drive at the intersection of
Mokapuu Blvd
Date and time: Friday June 11 (this is a state holiday!) Starting at 5:30
p.m.
ANITA
BIKE OR HIKE (SOMETIMES JUST WALK)
WITH JON AND MOMI
Having started on May 1 for the next 2 months (May 1 & 29 and Jun 12 & 26), we will meet at Kapiolani Park for some fun and get together. Jon will head off on some spirited bike rides to Waimanalo-40 miles (or 3x Tantalus), about 3-4 hrs ride (flexible tempo-we'll talk). Why cycle? Low impact, good for joints (knee rehab), strengthen legs and endurance (aerobic); and most of all spend a "quiet time" with God. No bike? Join Momi on a walk around the park or perhaps around Diamond head, or maybe hike the crater. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, and money (crater entrance fee and something to eat afterwards).
Meet @ 6:30 am at Diamond Head side of the park (Paki Ave) restroom.
Then meet or join us at Ala Moana, third floor, center stage, Pacific Tea @
11:00 am for tea (mango float or lychee sorbet float) or coffee or perhaps acia
bowl at Blue Hawaii. We'll talk story or shop, don't be shy! See you there.
MOMI
4TH OF JULY IN HAWAII KAI
(It lilts and rhymes, doesn't it?)
4th of July gatherings have been a Ski Club tradition for as long as I can remember. For several years, we held them at Schofield Barracks. More recently, we have met for drinks and pupus at Geof's condo in Waikiki and then moved beachside to watch the Ala Moana fireworks show. This year, we plan to celebrate Independence Day at Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai where there will be plenty of parking, entertainment, food provided by the Club, and the usual, gala fireworks show. Make plans now to spend 4th of July with your ski club friends. More details to follow in the next newsletter and/or by separate email.
WAYNE AND TOBY
WAIKIKI AQUARIUM SUMMER CONCERT: WILLIE K
July 15 (Thursday) 7:00 P.M.
We had such a good time at the Willy K concert, part of the Waikiki Aquarium Summer Concert Series, last year that some of us are ready to do it again. Willy K is a gifted musician and a marvelous entertainer. Please join us on the lawn oceanside at the Waikiki Aquarium, 5:30 p.m., and the music begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for children aged 4 to 12. Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium (FOWA) members enjoy a special concert ticket price. Seating is limited to the first 600 reservations, and that includes people who have purchased the entire concert package, so purchase your single event ticket(s) for Willy K today. Tickets available now at www.honoluluboxoffice.com or by calling (808) 550-8457.
Honolulu Box Office
680 Iwilei Rd #100
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 550-8457
Hours: 11am -6pm Tuesday - Saturday
TOBY
POLO MATCH IN MOKULEIA
August 1 (Sunday) 2:00 P.M.
Come early for a swim in the ocean. Pull your car right up to
the field for tailgating. Admission is $8.00 person, $5.00 with military i.d.
and children under 14 are free.
Mokuleia Polo Field
68-585 Farrington Highway
Waialua, Hawaii 96791
From Waikiki or the airport, take the H-1 West, then H-2 North toward Mililani and Wahiawa. When H-2 ends, keep going straight past Schofield Barracks on the left, down a hill and across a bridge. Keep left towards Waialua and Dillingham Ranch. From here you'll drive about 20 minutes along a two lane highway with mostly fields on both side. When you come to the traffic circle, continue through it and go under the bridge towards Mokuleia. Drive about three miles, and the polo field will be on your right side.
If you are planning on coming, please RSVP to jenna@hawaiisnowskiclub.com so that we can reserve enough parking for the tailgate.
JENNA
SKI TRIPS FOR 2011
We hope to offer you 3 snow trips in 2011 to 3 different
locations as voted by the members! Save the dates and plan early! If you would
like to use your airline miles to get to the locations below, please review the
dates to book your departure/arrival. More info to come out in early July once
we finalize the package information for the 3 locations.
HAWAII SKI WEEK at Telluride, Colorado – Jan 21-29, 2011 (maximum 48)
· January 21, red-eye departure from HNL to Montrose (MTJ)
· January 22, Arrive into MTJ, Bus ride, 68 miles (1.5 hours)
· Jan 22-29 – Condo, somewhere in the Mountain Village
· Jan 29 – depart by bus – 1.5 hour bus ride to the airport
· Land package will include 5 days of skiing (option for 6 days), 7 nights of
condo (6 per 3 bed/3 bath condo), bus transfers, and baggage handling.
Snowmass, Colorado – Feb 25 – March 5, 2011 (maximum 38)
· February 25, red-eye departure from HNL to Aspen (ASE)
· Feb 26, arrive, Crestwood shuttle 15 minutes away
· Feb 26-March 5 – Crestwood Condominiums, ski in/out
· March 5 – depart
· Land package will include 5 days of skiing (option for 6 days), 7 nights at
the Crestwood condo (4 per 2 bed/2 bath condo), complimentary laundry,
complimentary shuttle, and baggage handling.
South Lake Tahoe, California – March 18-26, 2011 (maximum 32)
· March 18 – departure, red-eye from HNL to Reno (RNO)
· March 19, arrive, Charter bus from Reno to South Lake Tahoe
· March 19-26 – Embassy Suites
· March 26 – depart
· Land package to include 5 days of skiing (ski resorts TBA), 7 nights at the
Embassy Suites, complimentary breakfast, complimentary après ski, ground
transportation and baggage handling.
SUSAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009 HAWAII SKI WEEK DVD
Special thanks go to Doug Kazama, who has produced a DVD set of our Snowmass
trip and unveiled it at a public showing at the post ski party. DVD's are
available for purchase.
DVD set has both video and photos on it along with a music video of many of you
singing one or two lines. It's pretty funny and showcases our welcome party,
Nastar races, pizza party, and photos from those of you who sent pictures in. A
second DVD has all of the photo files that were sent in, and our Group photo for
you to be able to print or view.
If you would like the DVD set and can pick it up in person, please come to the
April 1 meeting at Sam Snead's Tavern. This is our general membership meeting.
DVD set is $20 if you pick it up in person. Please let me know if you would like
one and we will bring a copy for you.
If you would like him to MAIL you a DVD set, please mail a check for $22 (sorry,
postage cost!), and enclose your name and address. Checks payable to:
Douglas Kazama
438 Hobron Lane, Suite 401
Honolulu, HI 96815
Email me with any questions:
susan@hawaiisnowskiclub.com
SUSAN
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/