If you want to be a part of the team managing and improving Kiahuna for its owners and guests, consider running for a seat on the AOBO.
Questions? Ask any Board member.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Friday, March 5, 2021
It's official! Kauai reopens on April 5th
The governor has approved Mayor Kawakami's request for Kauai to rejoin the Safe Travels program!
This means visitors can come to Kauai after receiving a negative COVID test within 72 hours of their departure from the mainland, effective April 5th.
The details of this program are in a blog post you received a couple of days ago.
You can always find past blog postings by going directly to the site: http://kiahunaowners.blogspot.com
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Good news! Interim reduction of PBAC fees
If you weren’t able to attend the AOBO Quarterly meeting last month you missed some good news!
Due to the ongoing pandemic situation, the PBAC’s John Horwitz announced a 10% interim reduction in fees for the pool. The reduction covers February, March and April, and you’ll see the first two months’ reduction in your March AOBO dues statement.
Every little bit helps, and we appreciate John’s offer to make this reduction. Thanks, John!
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Kauai Island reopening to visitors starting April 5th!
BREAKING (GOOD) NEWS: Kauai Mayor Kawakami submitted to Governor Ige a request to reopen Kauai beginning April 5th. Assuming it is approved, Kauai would rejoin the State’s Safe Travels program.
What does this mean to you and your guests?
Most importantly, it means that visitors will be able to travel to Kauai again. Visitors must navigate the rules of the Safe Travels program, which was in place when the island opened for a few weeks last October.
As a refresher, below is more info on the program and how you and your guests can arrive ready to enjoy all Kauai has to offer.
NOTE: Nothing has been announced yet about vaccinated travelers. For now, all visitors will need to test negative to avoid quarantine.
KEY DATES:
Kauai plans to rejoin the Safe Travels program on April 5, 2021. At that time, visitors who comply with the Safe Travels rules can avoid a 10-day quarantine.
PRE-TESTING REQUIREMENT:
As before, travelers must take a COVID test within 72 hours of departure to Kauai. Tests must be by a Trusted Testing and Travel Partner. Here is the list: https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/
It’s important to determine a test appointment time that is just within the 72 hours. Some testing partners may allow you to make the appointment only 2 or 3 days before, others may allow more than a week. Explore your options to ensure you get your test on time.
(A quick check of Walgreens, a free testing partner, shows a lot of availability in the Bay Area, at least on weekdays. Some testing sites have other restrictions. Walgreens allows making appointments three days ahead.)
SAFE TRAVELS ACCOUNT AND HEALTH FORM:
Sometime prior to travel, create a Safe Travels account. Then 24 hours before you fly, complete a short health questionnaire. Here’s the Safe Travels link: https://travel.hawaii.gov/
NEGATIVE TEST UPLOAD:
When the negative results come back from the lab, upload into your Safe Travels account. If possible do it from a computer rather than a phone. It’s much easier!
A couple of other things to note. First, Kauai will not offer vaccinations to visitors. Travelers should keep this in mind if they are due for a second shot. However, travelers may take a free COVID test in Lihue after arrival if desired. Also, the “resort bubble” program is likely to be suspended as this is not part of the State’s Safe Travels program.
Source: Mayor Kawakami's News Release dated March 2, 2021 regarding Emergency Rule 25
Monday, February 22, 2021
A new option to pay your AOBO monthly dues
Without the regular monthly income Kiahuna owners depend on from rentals, the last year has been an enormous challenge.
Your AOBO Board continues to look for ways to help owners, especially during this difficult time. With that in mind, you have a new option to pay Association dues on time, preventing late fees and other costs.
You can now use a credit card to pay your monthly AOBO dues.
HVC (Hawaiian Vacation Condos), our managing agent for the property, recently implemented a new owner portal allowing you to pay your dues by:
· Credit card
· Debit card
· Electronic bank payment called ACH (Automated Clearing House)
Do you like the way you’re paying your dues now? No need to change. You can continue to make electronic payments (called EFT, electronic funds transfer) or send payments by check.
For some owners, closely managing the payment date or even putting the payment on a credit card might be important during this time.
With so many payment options, you might wonder which one is best for you. Here is a quick analysis of the options:
1. Set up EFT payments from your bank account (most efficient method)
PROS: No cost to you. HVC automatically submits one transaction for all.
CONS: The payment date is pre-set to the 1st of the month.
2. Send in a check every month (requires your monthly action)
PROS: No cost to you other than a stamp. You control when the payment is sent.
CONS: Mail delivery is unpredictable, risking late payment. You have to remember to send the check every month.
3. Via the new portal, pay by credit card (best if funds not immediately available)
PROS: Best option if cash flow is your main concern. You set date of payment.
CONS: Transaction fee of 3.95%, similar to what you’d pay in AOBO delinquency fees and interest. Your monthly action required.
4. Via the new portal, pay by ACH (more control on when payment is made)
PROS: You set date of payment.
CONS: Transaction fee of $2.95. Your monthly action required.
5. Via the new portal, pay by debit card (this option doesn’t provide owners any new value, just cost)
PROS: none different than above.
CONS: Transaction fee same as credit card, does not help cash flow.
If you want to use the new payment option, go to the owner portal: https://kiahunaaobo.frontsteps.com/users/sign_in. You’ll see a button called “Make Payment” that takes you to the set-up screen.
Delinquencies impact the entire owner community. This new capability, especially the credit card option, gives owners another way to stay current with their dues.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Submit your New Business items for Friday's AOBO meeting by tomorrow!
We're preparing for a productive AOBO Quarterly meeting on Friday. We hope you'll join us!
If you have any New Business topics, please submit them to Marianne Thesken by 4pm PST tomorrow (Thursday).
As a reminder, below is more information about when and how to attend the meeting.
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Dear Kiahuna Plantation Homeowner in Phases II to V, Register in advance for this webinar: |
Friday, February 5, 2021
Please come to the quarterly AOBO Board Meeting - Feb 12th!
It's time for our quarterly AOBO meeting. You are invited to attend next Friday's meeting:
10:30am Hawaii time
12:30pm PST
3:30pm EST
Use the registration link below to confirm your attendance. And look for the agenda next week!
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Dear Kiahuna Plantation Homeowner in Phases II to V, Register in advance for this webinar: Agenda and supporting documents will be emailed to you next week. Warmest Aloha, |
Marianne Thesken | Operations Manager
Association of Beachhouse Owners of Kiahuna Plantation
Kiahuna Plantation Resort, By Outrigger
2253 Po’ipū Road, Kōloa, Hawai'i 96756 USA
T +1 808 742-3521 F +1 808 742-9015
Marianne.Thesken@outrigger.com
outrigger.com
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