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Hawaii Ski Club – June,
2008
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – Geof Chu – 330-7432
Vice President – James Purvis
Secretary - Anita Hodges, 486-8667
Treasurer - Wanda Sowell – 487-7485
Ross Kuraya
Aaron Setogawa
Toby Kravet – 224-1065
Wanda "Wandi" Sagum
Sylvia “Sam” Wright
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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 5, (Thursday): 5:30 P.M. General Membership Meeting
at Sam Snead's Tavern, Navy-Marine Golf Course, Valkenburgh St.,
approximately 1/4 mile in from the corner of Nimitz Hwy., directly across from
Honolulu International Airport.
June 12, (Thursday): 5:30 P.M. Board Meeting at Henry Loui's, 5:30 P.M.
June 13, (Friday): 5 P.M. Pau Hana at Ige's Restaurant and 19th Puka, 98-761 Oihana Pl., Aiea, (off Kaahumanu St. right above Moanalua Rd.--one of Geof's favorite watering holes)
June 21, (Saturday): 6 P.M. Casino Night at Mary Beth and James Purvis' house, 2156 A Amakua St., Pearl City.
June 29: (Sunday) Flavors of Honolulu, Frank Fasi Civic Center. Ski Club volunteer have traditionally worked the wine booths during one of the days/shifts and then "partied hearty" at this annual charity event. Details and requests for volunteers forthcoming.
July 4 (Friday): 5 P.M. Independence Day Celebration in Waikiki.
Potluck at Geof's Condo, 430 Lewers St., Apt. 30C until
it's time to walk to the beach for the fireworks display.
July 19, (Saturday): 3 P.M. Diamond Head Theatre: The Wizard of Oz
with lunch before the performance and dinner afterwards.
August 3, (Sunday): 4 P.M. Pau Hana at RumFire, Sheraton Waikiki. More details to follow.
August 23, (Saturday): Annual pool party and wine tasting at the Hodges' "manor." More details to follow.
February, 2009: Hawaii Ski Week in Japan.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
Despite the Vog, that day on Kailua Beach with fellow members compared to being told I had to pay to get access to Huntington Beach the following Saturday is just another reminder of “Lucky You Live Hawaii”. Even after telling the attendant the beaches are free in Hawaii and her letting me “slide”, my one and probably only encounter with the Pacific Ocean in SoCal left a lot to be desired. The water is brownish gray and COLD! No wonder the surfers all had full wet suits. Nuff Said.
It appears there is a good interest in Ski Week 2009 in Japan. I understand the trip committee may have a maximum number of spots available. So please pay attention to the announcements in the newsletters and e-mails and reply in a timely manner.
I am kindah disappointed that we were not able to pull off the Super Ferry Trip. The club is in need of an energetic take charge individual or individuals who can step up and organize the outing. We now have three condominiums available as lodging.
This summer we have many activities planned including the Comeback of Casino Night, Fourth of July in Waikiki, and end-of-season Annual Pool Party at the Hodges. This month’s Pau Hana at Ryan’s was well attended and I hope to see you at the future get-togethers.
Aloha,
GEOF
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
June 5 (Thursday) 5:30 p.m.
After the May hiatus, we will be having
a General Membership Meeting again in June. Most current information on
the Japan ski trip will be discussed. Come a little earlier if
you want to take advantage of the Dinner Special (ends at 5:30 P.M.)
Last call for
Happy Hour is 6 p.m.
IGE'S RESTAURANT AND 19TH PUKA
June 13 (Friday)
98-761 Oihana St. ; Pearl City, HI 96701; 808-486-3500; Happy Hour: 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
With a name like Ige's Restaurant and 19th Puka, this month’s location brings to mind the type of watering hole you'd find at various golf courses around Oahu. In reality, the Aiea establishment is nowhere near the links or clubhouse of any local course. Located high above Moanalua Road on the corner opposite of Buzz's Steak House, Ige's makes its home in what appears to be a converted warehouse/retail space.
Even though you won't find golf spikes or bags full of clubs outside the front door, a "19th hole" mentality remains. From what I could tell during my many visits, Ige's is great for groups of friends and families looking for a quality spot to get some food and a cold one after a long day.
WHAT MAKES this spot appealing is the variety of drinking, eating and seating options available.
Looking for a comfortable spot to down a couple of beers after work? Grab a seat at the bar.
Out with the girls and want some pupus and martinis before letting a designated driver chauffeur you into town for a night at the clubs? There is a ton of space to accommodate you and all your drinking buddies.
Live entertainment is also part of the equation here on the weekends. Local jazz musician Robert Shinoda handles booking duties, and manages to get a nice mix of artists to perform. On one of the nights we stopped by, the music mix ranged from '70s soft rock to contemporary pop hits.
The food is typical local. Specials include their famous “Shoyu Pork”, the dinner portions are very generous, and the prices reasonable. So bring your appetite and I’ll see you there.
GEOF
CASINO NIGHT
June 21 (Saturday) 6 p.m.
Get ready for a night in Vegas, Island style!
We will have craps, blackjack, roulette, poker, and other games we can think up.
If you like the machines, we will have three, count’um three slot machines to
play with (tokens). Prizes will be auctioned off to the players with the most
winnings (play money of course). Bring your swimsuits for the large Jacuzzi in
the backyard. BYOB (coolers and grill for grilling on site) and your favorite
potluck dish to share. Please bring any prizes you would like to donate to help
out with the prize auction. The event will be at the Purvis’ house, Pacific
Palisades in Pearl City on Saturday, June 21 starting at 6pm.
Directions below:
1: Take the Pearl City Exit (Exit 10 coming from Honolulu) off of H-1.
2: Turn RIGHT to go NORTHWEST on MOANALUA RD toward HOOMALU ST. 1.1 mi
2: Turn RIGHT onto WAIMANO HOME RD. 0.6 mi
3: Turn LEFT onto KOMO MAI DR. 1.4 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto AUMAKUA ST. 0.2 mi
5: Turn LEFT onto 2156 AUMAKUA ST. at bottom of the hill (YES, 2156 AUMAKUA is
the whole street).
6: House A is first one on the RIGHT side of street (Grey House).
Park in Visitor Parking (6 stalls), house driveway (if available), or at the
bottom of the hill on the street (a little exercise, sorry).
JAMES
FLAVORS of HONOLULU
June 29 (Sunday): 11:30 AM - 4 PM
Abilities Unlimited will again sponsor "Flavors of Honolulu" on June 27, 28,
and 29, 2008 at the Civic Center (the grounds between Honolulu Hale <City Hall>
and the Municipal Building. Flavors of Honolulu is a replacement for the Easter
Seals' Taste of Honolulu, and features food from some of our most popular local
restaurants as well as great entertainment. This is a major benefit event for
Abilities Unlimited, which assists individuals with disabilities to realize their
full potential by providing them with community-based employment. Hawaii Ski
Club members have volunteered to help at this fundraiser for the past 15 years. Please join us in supporting this worthwhile cause. We have requested to work on
Sunday, June 29, during the morning shift (11:30 AM until about 4 PM) in the
wine booths. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, admission ticket, and $10.00 in
script. After our shift ends, we gather to eat, socialize, and enjoy the live
entertainment. We will meet near Skygate, the big, black, modern sculpture
in the middle of the Honolulu Hale grounds, and then proceed to the music stage
area. Bring a cell phone to locate ski club members in the crowd. If you
wish to volunteer for this year's Flavors of Honolulu charitable event, please
email Wandi as soon as possible (Click on Contacts
link above) so
that we can let Abilities Unlimited know how many of our members will be there
to help.
WANDI
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN WAIKIKI
July 4 (Friday): 5 PM - 9 PM
Last year's Independence Day celebration in Waikiki was so enjoyable that we
decided it was a must-do event again. Accordingly, our president, Geof Chu, has again
generously offered us the use of his Waikiki condominium as a place to eat,
drink, and socialize on July 4th prior to viewing the annual, spectacular
fireworks display at Ala Moana. From Geof’s condo, it is a relatively short walk
to the beach where we will be able to watch the fireworks. Geof’s condo is
located at 430 Lewers, apartment 30 C, telephone: 921-9945. The building is on
the block of Lewers St. between Kuhio Avenue and Ala Wai Blvd. and, after making
the left turn from Kuhio, is on the left side of the street, at the junction of
Lewers and Manukai St. Look for a tan colored building with the address (430 Lewers St.) on a brown sign tacked to the wall. There are 11 guest stalls
available at 430 Lewers as well as in the building garage directly across the
street from the condo, which is also part of the complex. Additionally, there
might be free street parking available (because of the holiday) in the area.
Register your vehicle/parking stall in the lobby, ring up Geof’s unit (using his
telephone number above), and he will buzz you in. Bring something to drink, a
dish to share, and celebrate the 4th of July with us! Please
note that this event will
"replace" both the July General Membership Meeting and Pau Hana.
WANDI
DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE: THE WIZARD OF OZ
July 19 (Saturday) 3 PM
As of May 23rd, there are still 60 seats available for the 3 PM performance on
July 19 but they are going fast, so if you want to join us to enjoy this
enchanting classic musical, please buy your tickets now! We will meet at the
Diamond Head Theatre parking lot at noon for those who are interested in having
lunch together before the performance and are also planning on having dinner
together after the performance as well. Details on the restaurants chosen will
appear in the July newsletter.
By Telephone - Call 808-733-0274 during regular Box Office hours.
(When reserving and/or holding tickets over the phone, there is a $2 processing
fee per order.)
On-line - Click here to buy tickets on-line
(There are no refunds and no exchanges on tickets purchased on-line.)
http://www.diamondheadtheatre.com/tickets/season.htm
In Person - Purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office. Diamond Head
Theatre is located at 520 Makapuu Avenue, across the street from Kapiolani
Community College and one block mauka of Diamond Head Road/Monsarrat Avenue.
By Facsimile - Fill out the order form and fax it to us any time at
808-735-1250.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Regular Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WANDI
INTEREST HIGH IN 2009 JAPAN SKI TRIP
February, 2009
Interest in the ski club's Japan ski trip, planned for February 2009, is
running high. Responding to a recent survey conducted by the trip committee,
fifty-one members, family and friends expressed their desire to go on the trip.
This is an unprecedented amount of interest this early in the process. The
overwhelming majority of responders want to attend the Sapporo Snow Festival as
well as ski, and a large number also want to extend their stay in Japan. The
trip committee is continuing to work with various vendors to come up with the
best package for the club. More information may be available for the
June Membership Meeting at Sam Sneads and much more detailed information by the
time of the July Newsletter.
AARON
PAST EVENTS:
PAU HANA AT RYAN'S GRILL, WARD CENTER
May 16 (Friday): 5 P.M.
A sizable number of our members showed up at our pau hana at Ryan's Grill, including new members Jon and Momi Kleinschmidt and returning member Robert Bachini. As the evening wore on, our large gathering shifted to the outside tables where we lingered on into the night.
WANDI
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SNOWBOARD FOR SALE
Craig Shaffer has an unused size 141 snowboard for sale. $250.00. Craig may be contacted at 261-5989.
SKI NEW ZEALAND THIS AUGUST
Anybody interested in a New Zealand Ski Trip this August? A 5 day day trip (really not worth it because it would only afford 4 days on the slopes) would run, roughly, $2,000 - $2,400 for airfare and room only(2 in a room). A 9 day trip (8 days on the slopes), if it could be arranged, would probably cost about $3,300 including lift tickets and meals. If interested, contact Toby (Click on Contacts or call 224-1065).
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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 7 calendar days from the end of the month. Thanx much.
Updated club info available at http://www.hawaiisnowskiclub.com