Continue reading »]]> Do you want to learn how to be a leader and make a difference in the upcoming and future political elections? The Leadership Institute is providing free training on these valuable skills on May 10th at BYUH.

This training is for anyone wishing to volunteer in a campaign to make a difference. The first session teaches how to engage and mobilize voters and provides career advice for working on political campaigns. The second session teaches how to develop a campaign strategy and message, and develop a precinct organization that attracts volunteers and delivers voters to the polls.

A light meal will be provided at each session. The Training Workshop will be held at BYUH in GCB 185 on May 10.

For more details and information on how to register, see the following links:

12 noon – 3:30pm session

5:30pm – 9pm session

These free training sessions have limited space. If you want to attend, please pre-register as soon as possible. We will accept registrations until we are full or until May 7. If you have any questions, contact Lynne Hansen, 388-2672 or lynne.hansen@byuh.edu.

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December 12, 2011

Hawaii Reserves, Inc., the Laie Community Association and the Laie Hawaii North Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) have announced that Laie Park will soon be under new management. As of January 1, 2012, the park will be managed by the Laie Hawaii North Stake; it is expected that the change will generally be unnoticeable to most park users.

Previously owned by Property Reserve, Inc., for the past several years the park has been managed by Hawaii Reserves, Inc., and utilities have been paid by the Laie Community Association. Title to the park was recently transferred from Property Reserve, Inc. to the LDS Church.

“While PRI does not have parks in its property portfolio, the LDS Church owns and maintains various other stake and regional parks throughout the United States, so this is a good fit,” said R. Eric Beaver, president of HRI. “We anticipate that Laie Park will benefit from this transfer by way of facility improvements over time, and it will continue to be available for recreational use by the general public.”

Finau Hafoka, president of the Laie Hawaii North Stake also expressed support for the change. “We recently met with HRI and LCA to get up to speed on the forms and procedures, such as scheduling of the park,” said Hafoka. He noted that while scheduling will likely not change too much, “we’re excited about the opportunities that this transfer presents for youth activities and similar events.” Hafoka said that the policy of giving priority to large groups and leagues that provide the widest benefit to our community will continue.

“Like the church’s building maintenance program, we invite all park users and community members to take part in the cleaning and upkeep of this community asset,” remarked Hafoka. He mentioned that volunteer cleaning and maintenance of the Malaekahana Bike Path by community members, under the direction of the LCA, has been very successful.

“We fully support this change,” said Laie Community Association president Pane Meatoga, Jr. “The transfer makes good sense from an organizational and community perspective, and we know it will be good for Laie and its residents.”

Scheduling of the park will generally continue to be done on a first come, first served basis. Those wishing to schedule the park for 2012 and beyond should contact Shaun Niu at 782-5808 beginning January 1, 2012.

Continue reading »]]> The LCA Board election for 2012-13 is coming up. Candidate filing deadline is Jan. 17. Election day is Jan. 28. Members of the La’ie Community Association are eligible to vote.

Important Dates:

• Download an application
• Current list of LCA members will be posted at the Shopping Center on Jan. 20.
• The deadline for joining the LCA for 2012 is Jan. 18.
• Fill out the application and turn it in to any current LCA Board member or HRI by Jan. 17. CANDIDATE APPLICATION
• A final list of LCA members will be posted at the Shopping Center Jan. 18.
• Elections will be held Jan. 28 from 8 am to noon at the La’ie Elementary Cafeteria.

Membership Fees:

• Annual Membership: $2 per person
• 10-year Membership: $10 per person
• 10-year Couple Membership: $15 per couple
• Lifetime Membership: $25 per person

Continue reading »]]> Sperm Whale Stranding Meeting
by NOAA & HPU’s Marine Mammal Response Team

THIS THURS – July 7, 2011
6-7:30pm
Kahuku Public and School Library
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy.
Kahuku, HI 96731
808 293-8935

UPDATE on the recent Sperm Whale Stranding in Laie/Ko’olau Loa & Marine Mammal response network.
What the Community should do if a whale is stranded.
**We would love more of our keiki & youth to be involved and to learn about their local marine mammals
also see> HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL RESPONSE TEAM TOO! http://hmsrto.org/