Monday, December 22, 2008

Waialua Little League

The final opportunity to register for the 2009 Waialua Little League season will be this weekend.

Waialua Little League will have tryouts for the Minor League this Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Puuiki Park in Waialua. This will al so be the last opportunity for children ages 5 to 12 to register to play in the upcoming season. Teams will be established in the next couple weeks and practice will begin in early January for Tee-Ball, Coach Pitch and Minors. Opening Day will be February 7, 2009. The Majors season will begin in April, but registration for this division will remain open until the end of March.

Please contact Gil Riviere for direct questions at 220-2280 or gilorama@hawaii.rr.com.

Thank you.

Gil Riviere
Waialua Little League
65-137 Hukilau Loop
Waialua, HI 96791

Friday, December 19, 2008

Chamber North Shore Map is Online

Aloha and Merry Christmas!

1. The North Shore Map. This is YOUR map. This is designed to support you folks and drive business to you. Dole Plantation has a coupon on their ad and they find that it works! So don’t miss out on signing up again. Last time I checked, our map cost much less and we print every 6 months instead of 9 mos. like the Map Guys.

2. I received quite a few calls about the enforcement of the Sign regulations and other issues that’s been going on recently. And, no, the Chamber did not make the complaint! We support our members and definitely try to educate you all about the sign and other regulations, but we would not complain. The City’s enforcement is complaint driven; they don’t make routine sweeps. We are working to have the City wait until after Christmas to proceed. Keep your fingers crossed.

3. For those of you who have not paid your dues yet this year, we now have the option of paying in 4 installments of $40 or you can still pay the whole $150 at one time and save $10. Membership dues are the main way we survive and we appreciate all your support. Remember, we are a 501 c 3 so dues and donations are tax deductible. I know most of you don’t need tax deductions this year, but it doesn’t hurt that they’re deductible. Contact Wendy at our office if you would like to do the installments.

4. Finally, on behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, I would like to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas. Most of all, we wish you a prosperous New Year’s. Thank you for all your support over the past year. We’ve made some real progress this past year and I look forward to working with all of you this next year to make even more.

Aloha nui,
Antya

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

North Shore Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers

Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers (DARCs) will be established on Oahu to provide services and information to people whose property was damaged by the recent high winds, heavy rains and flooding.

Assistance and recovery centers will be open at the following locations and times:

Wednesday, December 17, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

HaleiwaHaleiwa Gym (Waialua Community Assoc.) 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy.
Laie – Brigham Young University Hawaii, Aloha Center, Rooms 155 and 156, 55-220 Kulanui Street

Thursday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

HaleiwaHaleiwa Gym (Waialua Community Assoc.) 66-434 Kamehameha Hwy.

Saturday, December 20, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Windward - Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Highway
Laie - Brigham Young University Hawaii, Aloha Center, Rooms 155 and 156, 55-220 Kulanui Street

State and city agencies and nongovernmental organizations, such as the Red Cross, will provide information about available services and assistance.

State Civil Defense is asking Oahu businesses, community groups, service clubs, and faith based organizations to join in this recovery effort. Please Contact Havinne Okamura at 733-4300 ext. 556 or email: hokamura@scd.hawaii.gov

Monday, December 15, 2008

Mayor to inspect storm damage

Mayor Hannemann and other top City officials tomorrow will personally inspect areas damaged hardest by yesterday’s storm.

“It is very important that we have a clear understanding of the scope and magnitude of the damage as we transition from response to recovery operations,” Mayor Hannemann said. “We also want to reassure people affected by the storm that this situation is a top priority.”

Accompanying Mayor Hannemann for the “Windshield Damage Assessment” will be City Managing Director Wayne Hashiro and Department of Emergency Management Director Mel Kaku.

The team will depart from Honolulu Hale at 9 a.m.

The City has al ready initiated damage assessment operations in conjunction with State Civil Defense and the American Red Cross, and is requesting that residents assist in identifying types of damage and assistance needed.

The City has al so established a speci al hotline for residents to report damage and assistance needs following yesterday’s storm.

The hotline number is 768-4385. The hotline will be staffed at the following times:

• Friday evening to 9:00PM

• Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM

• Monday thru Friday from 7:45AM to 4:30PM

Media Contact:

Bill Brennan, 527-6928

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Chamber Christmas Party

Aloha Members,

If you are attending the Christmas Party and Auction tomorrow, remember that it has been changed to the Turtle Bay Resort’s Kuilima Ballroom. A big mahalo to Bob Boyle, his staff and the Party Committee who have all worked very hard to make this event happen. I expect that it will be a great night with all the art, artist demonstrations and great auction items. Thank you so much to all of you who have given the Chamber your wonderful support.

Antya

PS. Remember there will be $3 for validated parking