New position for Richard Arruda

Pot luck organizers needed

Don't you enjoy coming to the pot luck dinners during the meetings in November and May?  Don't you enjoy the opportunity to mingle with other owners and meet owners you've never met before?

The AOBO has been organizing a pot luck dinner near the Twin Bridges, thanks to Robbie Faeh, who has been the organizer extraordinaire.  She's now ready to pass the opportunity on to someone else. So we are hoping someone will be interested in helping out, starting in November.  You'd only need to do it once a year, if we can get two people.

You wouldn't have to cook anything!  All you'd need to do would be to arrange the date through Marianne, arrange tables and chairs through Outrigger, oversee the cleanup and take great satisfaction in having helped owners get together in a casual setting.

If you're interested, please email me:

Randy Nordstrom
Randy@kiahuna39.com


I'll pass your name.

Thanks!!

KIahuna Sense of Place from Chris Gampon

Sense of Place DOC: KPR SENSE OF PLACE 2014-08-14 1700 Page 1 of 2 

 Kiahuna Plantation Resort, Kauai – By Outrigger 

In ancient times, Po’ipū was a thriving Hawaiian community. With great ingenuity, the Maka’āinana of Po’ipū built ‘auwai that brought water from ma’uka regions of the Kōloa ahupua’a. Although Po’ipū received minimal rainfall, and its field system sits on a large pāheohoe plain of basaltic lava, the irrigating waters allowed cultivation of crops in great abundance. These ‘auwai and field systems that were developed in, what was considered to be, land unsuitable for agriculture, were unique to any others in Hawai’i or in all of Polynesia. Along with the unique ‘auwai and agriculture, fish ponds, ocean fishing, salt beds, and fresh water streams provided sustenance for the entire Po’ipū community 

In 1778 Captain James Cook wrote about Po’ipū: “What we saw of their agriculture, furnished sufficient proofs that they are not novices in that art. The vale ground has already been mentioned as one of continuous plantations of kalo and a few other things, which all have the appearance of being well attended to.” 

In 1792 Captain George Vancouver wrote: “…The low country which stretches from the foot of the mountains toward the sea, occupied principally with the kalo plant… interspersed with some sugar-canes of luxuriant growth and some sweet potatoes.” 

The people of Po’ipū, like those from many other moku, practiced their religious beliefs in many forms. Most commonly known today are the heiau dedicated to specific deities. Of importance to Kiahuna Plantation is the Kihahouna Heiau. The heiau stood on the far left of the Hale o i’a beach, in front of the Waiohai Hotel. The Heiau was a walled temple 130’ x 90’ with a sea wall. The heiau was dedicated to Hulukoki (the supernatural bird god); Kuhaimoana and Kamohoali’i (acient shark gods who were also bothers to the fire goddess Pele); and Kane (one of the four major Hawaiian gods). The name Kihahouna represents the gathering of the four gods and of the life they breathed into this very special place. The temple was told to be built by the second chief of Kōloa, Kiha ke oho lupalupa (Kiha with the luxuriant hair). Kiahuna is a considered to be a more recent pronunciation of the ancient Kihahouna. Like its namesake, Kiahuna is considered to be “a very special place”. 

Oral and written history says that the true Hawaiian name given to the land area where Kiahuna is found was Pa’u a Laka. The true meaning of the name is not known. Some sources say it refers to the hard work that was needed to cultivate the area (Laborious work of Laka). Others take the more literal meaning (The Skirt of Laka). 

Laka is most commonly known as the deity of hula and sister of Pele the goddess of fire. There is a male Laka as well. Kuka ‘ohia a Laka is the male deity who embodies the ohi’a lehua trees in the rain forest and who is worshipped as a rain god. He also is revered as a hula god. With the knowledge that, for Hawaiians (ancient and modern), people, places, events, occasions, etc. were named with careful thought, feelings and reason, we can surmise that a name reference to either the god or goddess of hula is significant. 

In more recent history, Po’ipū has been host to people from around the world. From the aforementioned Captains Cook and Vancouver; to sailors on whaling ships; missionaries; sugar plantation managers; migrant sugar workers; and tourists, Po’ipū has and continues to be a place to farm, gather supplies, worship, or just relax. As Kōloa and Po’ipū moved from (ancient) agriculture, to a whaling port, and back to (modern) agriculture, the property at Kiahuna gained a renewed importance. In the 1930’s the modern owner of the land beneath Kiahuna, Eric A. Knudsen gave a parcel of land to his daughter Alexandra (Sandie) as a wedding gift for her Sense of Place DOC: KPR SENSE OF PLACE 2014-08-14 1700 Page 2 of 2 

Kiahuna Plantation Resort, Kauai – By Outrigger 

marriage to Hector Moir. Hector was the manager of the Kōloa Sugar Company, the oldest sugar company in the territory of Hawai’i. The Moir’s home became the center of social life in Kōloa and Po’ipū. Sandy Moir started what is now known as the Pa’u a Laka Gardens (named after the ancient name for the area). The gardens were primarily of cactus and succulents. By the late 1940’s the garden had gained international attention and was classified as “one of the ten best cactus and succulent gardens in the world.” The gardens ranked among the renowned Huntington Gardens and the Royal Gardens of Monaco. The Moir’s received many requests for tours of the gardens. In 1954 the gardens were open to the public. 

In 1968 the Moir’s retired from their garden operation and moved to Arizona. Prior to their departure, they leased their manor house, support buildings, and land to the Moana Corporation. With additional leases from the Eric A. Knudsen Trust, in the early 1970’s the first of five phases that would become Kiahuna Plantation Resort was started. 

Today, the Kiahuna Plantation Resort sits on 35 acres of land leased from the Trusts of Eric A. Knudsen and The Moir Family. The lush grounds and gardens are still host to visitors from all over the world. 

Remnants of the field systems, ‘auwai, fish ponds and salt beds can still be seen throughout the fields of Po’ipū; inside the Kiahuna Golf Course; Kāneiolouma, the village being restored at Nukumoi, Po’ipū; and on the grounds of the Kiahuna Plantation Resort. 

Correction

Obviously the February and May meetings will be in 2016.

Sorry for the typo.

--Randy

Upcoming meeting schedule

One of the things we did at our meeting on Monday was to set dates for the next year and a half for the AOBO meetings.  Now you can better plan your vacations to coincide with the meetings.  Or come to San Diego in February; or San Francisco in August.

Here is the meeting schedule based on what was discussed in the Organizational Meeting

San Francisco

Friday, August 14

12pm-6pm Committee Meetings

6:30pm-8:00pm AOBO Exec Session

Saturday, August 15

11:30am AOBO Lunch

12:30pm AOBO Board Meeting

Kiahuna

Thursday, November 5

AOBO Committee Meetings

Friday, November 6

8:30am Finance Committee Meeting to present budget to Board (Board attendance requested)

Saturday, November 7

8:30am AOBO Exec Session

10:00am AOBO Board Meeting  followed by lunch

San Diego 2016

Friday, February 5

12pm-6pm Committee Meetings

6:30pm-8:00pm AOBO Exec Session

Saturday, February 6

11:30am AOBO Lunch

12:30pm AOBO Board Meeting

Kiahuna 2016

Thursday, May 12

AOBO Committee Meetings

Friday, May 13

8:30am AOBO Exec Session

10:00am AOBO Board Meeting 

Monday, May 16

8:00am AOBO Annual Meeting

12:00pm AOBO BOD Organizational Meeting & Lunch

San Francisco 2016

Friday, August 5

12pm-6pm Committee Meetings

6:30pm-8:00pm AOBO Exec Session

Saturday, August 6

11:30am AOBO Lunch

12:30pm AOBO Board Meeting

Kiahuna 2016

Thursday, November 10

AOBO Committee Meetings

Friday, November 11

8:30am Finance Committee Meeting to present budget to Board (Board attendance requested)

Saturday, November 12

8:30am AOBO Exec Session

10:00am AOBO Board Meeting  followed by lunch

Thanks,

Randy Danto Nordstrom

AOBO Managers

Here is a picture of the AOBO Managers, courtesy of Marianne.

Gana, Dennis, Faye, Chris, Marianne, Harris, and Tim

This was taken at the dinner put on by the AOBO on Sunday night over by the Lagoon.  It's always a great time, with lots of time to mingle, drink a mai tai (or 2) and sample great food.

New AOBO Board

At today's annual meeting, two new people were elected to the Board: Barbara Fargo and Stony Anderson were elected and Jim Nahmens was re-elected. Your new Board posed for a picture after a full day of meetings.

Left to right:

Barbara Fargo, me, Craig Price, Tom Becker, Ben Miller, Alan Hart, Stony Anserson, Jim Nahmens, Dean Berlon and Scott Tiraschi.  

We lost two long-time hard-workers, Kay Carey and Roger Mullenhour, who will be sorely missed!

Nothing could be done without the Outrigger staff:

Chris, Marianne and Gana. 

Faye is missing from the picture. 

Beach has lost a little sand

Mother Nature had her way with the sand at our beach last weekend so the rocks are now more prominent and the beach isn't what it was last week. 

We are confident it'll change back just as quickly. 

The water is pretty rough which might explain the sand movement!

House Rule on Water Leaks and Inspections

The Board voted and passed the new House Rule regarding water leaks and inspections.  Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and comments on the proposed rule.  The Legal Committee considered every single comment and did in fact adopt many of the suggestions.

The bottom line is that the AOBO will be conducting inspections in every unit to test for the presence of moisture and/or leaks.  The AOBO will be paying for these inspections.  However, any repairs that need to be made are the responsibility of the individual owners and while the AOBO will be performing the repairs, owners are responsible for those costs and owners will be billed by the AOBO.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Randy@kiahuna39.com

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            AOBO

     HOUSE RULE

MOISTURE AND WATER LEAKS

 The condominium project has experienced a number of occurrences where water leaks, spills or other moisture events within one beach house have given rise to mold in that beach house, in the common elements and in other beach houses within the building. Mold most frequently occurs as the result of moisture from water leaks and similar events.  Mold can be a hazardous material and its presence may pose a health risk to owners, guests and personnel. As a result of this, the Board of Directors had determined it is necessary to adopt a house rule to respond to these situations.

LEAKS

It is important to immediately address any leaks or standing moisture as it will quickly find its way through the ceilings, walls and floors and cause damage to surrounding units and common elements and create an environment in which mold can grow.   Each owner and their rental agent have a duty to report immediately to the AOBO’s Managing Agent the presence of leaks or standing moisture within their beach house. Upon the discovery of the presence of moisture or a leak within a unit, the owner and owner’s rental agent will be immediately notified by the managing agent.  Once the Association is notified of the presence of a leak or standing moisture within a beach house, it will conduct tests to determine the source of the leak or standing moisture, its severity, and whether it has penetrated or has occurred within the common elements, or penetrated or occurred within another beach house.  Testing may include, without limitation, moisture level measurements and testing for the presence and source of leaks.

PERIODIC INSPECTION

In addition, the Association may periodically inspect and conduct tests within beach houses for the presence of moisture and water leaks as it deems necessary or prudent. Inspections by the Association will be coordinated by the Managing Agent with notice to the beach house owner and such owner’s rental agent and will be conducted without inconvenience to guests, where practicable. The Association will pay for the costs associated with performing these periodic moisture level inspections.

REPAIRS AND REMEDIATION

The Managing Agent will arrange for the repair of the leak, the removal of the standing moisture and  will undertake remediation by qualified and trained personnel. Once the source of the moisture is eliminated, the affected area must be dried completely to prevent the growth of mold.  Depending upon its severity, this could involve a variety of methods, including removal of drywall, application of fans or heaters, and/or removal of carpet. A unit may need to be taken out of service to ensure the proper repairs.

EXPENSES RELATED TO REPAIR AND REMEDIATION

If the source of the water leak is determined to have originated within an owner’s unit, all expenses incurred by the Association in repairing the water leaks, removing standing moisture, and remediation, including but not limited to, costs associated with the use of certain equipment and the labor costs associated therewith, will be at that unit owner’s expense and shall be reimbursed by the owner upon billing from Managing Agent as provided for in the applicable Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) sections 514B-104(11), 514B-144(d), 514B-145, and 514B-146 and any other relevant statutes. Owners are responsible for all costs associated with repairing common elements damaged as a result of owners’ water leak and may be responsible for costs associated with other beach houses damaged as a result of leaks or moisture originating within their beach house. The Association will pay for the costs of the initial inspections.

REPORT TO OWNERS AND RENTAL AGENT

The results of all inspections, including any leaks, repairs and damages will be documented by the Managing Agent and provided to the affected owner, the owner’s rental agent, and the AOBO.

Meeting Schedule

AOBO Quarterly Board Meeting

Friday May 8th at 10:00

Hyatt

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Homeowner Get Together
5:00 
Lawn by the Twin Bridges
Pot-Luck dinner

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Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday May 10
Kiahuna Golf Course
11:30

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AOBO Hosted Reception (food and drink!!)
all homeowners invited
Sunday, May 10
5:00 
Lagoon Lawn

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AOBO Annual Meeting and Election
Monday May 11
8:00 a.m.


Hope to see everyone!!