Board of Directors - Lawai Beach Resort

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors received and accepted
a letter of resignation from Director Patrick
McCarthy. The Board awarded Patrick with the
Emeritus status for his years of service on the
Board. Mahalo Patrick for all your service, you
will be sorely missed.
At the January meeting, the Board requested
nominations for consideration to fulfill the
remaining two years of Patrick’s term. Three
nominations were received and two interviews
conducted in person. Past nominations were
reviewed, and one telephone interview was
conducted. E. John Carlson was selected and he
accepted appointment to the Board.
The January election retained incumbents for
each building. Please read the minutes for the
full results found on page 3 of the Annual
Meeting minutes.
Lawai Beach Resort Board of Directors:
TSOAAOAO
President: Jerry Stewart – Coral
Jerry Stewart – Coral
Vice President: Thomas Babcock – Alii
Thomas Babcock – Alii
Secretary: Mark Shepard – Alii Mark Shepard – Alii
Asst. Secretary: Cliff Buck – Coral
Cliff Buck – Coral/Commercial
Treasurer:
Michael Harrow – Coral
Edward Kent – Banyan
Directors:
Bruce Blohowiak – Banyan
Bruce Blohowiak – Banyan
E. John Carlson – Alii
E. John Carlson – Alii
Robert Hipke – Banyan Michael Harrow - Coral
Edward Kent – Banyan
Robert Hipke – Banyan
Pete Goeldner – Whole Unit
Lika Lani Board of Directors:
TSOA/AOAO
President: Robert Hipke
Vice President:
Calvert de Coligny
Secretary: Bruce Blohowiak
What is our Return on Investment for Solar?
There was no upfront cost to the Association. An investor
provided the upfront costs for the photovoltaic system, new
roofs and all installation. We have an active Power Purchase
Agreement with the option to purchase after the first 13 years.
Our energy expense has decreased by $160,000 from August
2013 to December 2015, an average of $5,500 per month.
Noe Hookano
General Manager
Lawai Beach Resort
5017 Lawai Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
(808) 240-5158
n.hookano@lawaibeach.org
Is there an HTSE Rental Program rate difference for Lawai
Beach Resort Owners?
There are no discounts offered for Lawai Beach Resort owners.
Aloha from Sunny Poipu!
The year is off to a great start with the recent recognitions the resort
has received.
Lawai Beach Resort received the Hawaii Magazine Readers Choice
Awards Best of Hawaii in the top 15 Best Timeshare Vacation
Properties. In the March/April 2016 Timesharing Today, we rank #5
in the top 25 Independent Resort resales. AWESOME!
We completed installation of the new ranges, dishwashers, washers
and dryers in Alii. The over the range microwaves will be installed
over the next few months. Painting of the railings on the lanais and
exterior hallways were approved at the January meeting. This has been
scheduled to begin on March 21st and will continue over the next few
months. YAY!
The Banyan renovations continue with 40 units completed. The
delivery and installation of the new washers & dryers are complete,
with the exception of the ADA units. New entertainment centers were
approved and ordered for the Executive Suites.
Did I mention there was a multitude of projects at Coral? Here we go:
kitchen light fixtures were replaced in 28 units, tile replacement
completed in 13 units, installation of 47 out of 50 ranges completed,
3 units received new overhead kitchen cabinets and over the range
microwaves, and 3 units are sporting the new wall color scheme.
Engineering is working on installing grab bars in the Lika Lani new
showers. We completed installation of the new dishwashers, washers
and dryers. Due to a continued problem with the west side hedge, we
will replace it with a chain link fence. The Star of Jasmine vines will
be planted for continuity with the front of Lika Lani. And we are nearly
completed with the solar project, just awaiting the final approval from
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
The winter Verti-cut of the resort lawns had many owners concerned
with the browning that occurred. I am glad to report, the green is back
and it is hearty! The lawns and gardens continue to flourish under the
direction of Wesley Pagador. Our landscaping team has been very busy
with the recent high winds blowing leaves throughout the property, and
after they just cleaned the parking lots!
An offsite storage was recently obtained for renovation supplies,
allowing the clearance of more parking spaces.
You’re welcome to review our monthly online Property Update.
We look forward to your next visit home. A hui hou!
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We notice that there is a huge flock of birds that roost in our
coconut trees every night. What are they and where did they
come from?
They are wild Rose Ring Parakeets. This flock arrived in our area
in September 2015 and has not left since. We have trimmed our
coconut trees back to prevent them from roosting to no avail.
We continue to research options to get them to move on. These
parakeets are a popular pet and though it is illegal to release any
non-native animal into the wild, it has obviously been done.
Hawaii’s invasive species problem is the most severe of any
State.
sunset at poipu beach
If you can dream it, we can book it. HTSE can help you with activities like helicopter and
boat tours, luaus and more. We’ll even make dinner reservations for you.
And for your convenience, you can visit our Activities Desk right at the Lawai Beach Resort.
Call toll-free 866-860-4873 ext. 4 or dial extension 1156 or 1157 from your room.
Book activities on Kauai with HTSE
P.O. BOX 1077
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KOLOA, KAUAI, HAWAII 96756
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1.866.860.HTSE
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Buying a Foreclosure
Article by owner: Denis Hijmans
We have our few weeks every year, and we would like to pick up one more for the Kids, Grandkids, Mother-in-Law, or for us to be gone
from them a week more every year!
We all are familiar with traditional real estate services, and there are some really good ones on Kauai, including Jeff right here on the
property.
In simple terms, traditional agent involved real estate purchases put a willing seller and a willing buyer together along with the agent’s
expertise to make the transaction as safe, legally compliant and smooth as possible. If issues come up during the process, the agent is there
to provide advice and support, and is paid a commission for his time.
This has worked countless times with everything from timeshares to multi-billion dollar properties, probably since the first family needed
a bigger cave for their growing family!
However, there is another way here at Lawai Beach Resort that has a potential advantage to the buyer (purchase price) and definitely for
the resort (getting the unit back to an owner who will pay the annual maintenance fees)
That would be buying a week from the annual foreclosure auction.
You see, every year LBR forecloses on weeks owned by people, trusts, and estates etc. who for various reasons have stopped paying
the annual maintenance fees. The proportionate costs for these units become the responsibility of the Associations, since there is no
responsible party paying them, thus foreclosure is pursued.
My point is that when one buys from a foreclosure auction, the Associations begin to collect the maintenance fees once again, reducing the
burden on the rest of us. If you buy through the traditional real estate process, a seller who is current, sells to a buyer who remains current,
which is good, but we still have the weeks that produce zero income.
So how do we buy a foreclosure week? Here’s how:
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Consult the list when it is published on the resort website, usually early in the new calendar year.
Identify the building and frequency (E/O-odd-even or EY-every year) that you might be interested in.
Note the minimum bid, which is the total of delinquent fees etc.
Do some homework, and determine what the fair market value is for the week you are interested in.
Decide on your maximum price for a single offering, and go get a cashiers check made out to “Old Republic Title & Escrow”
Write to Malia Freitas (and include your check) and tell her what you are interested in (a phone call first may be a good idea too).
Malia can represent you on the foreclosure process by presenting your offer with your maximum bid at the actual foreclosure sale administered by the foreclosure commissioner.
Malia can only represent one owner for each property on the listing, so get your check and request into her as soon as possible before the sale date.
Your work is done, and now all you have to do is dream about your newest week in paradise!
If you are the successful bidder, Malia will contact you a few days after the sale date (there are hundreds of sales from all over the island
transacted that day, so be patient)
You will soon know your actual purchase price, will need to decide on whether to buy title insurance (cost: $275) and then need to wait for
as much as six to seven weeks for the Title company to process your transaction.
Old Republic will work with resort staff to get the deed transferred to your name, and when that is completed, you will be able to reserve
your new week using the usual reservation process. Just remember that for the first year or two, the most popular months are reserved up
to 2 years in advance, so it’s kind of “catch as catch can” for a while until you get synchronized with the 2 years out (midnight emails).
And remember, the first year or two make great opportunities for exchange weeks all over the world, perhaps a “cooler” idea than Kauai in
August.
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Complimentary Kiosk Service
We upgraded the computer kiosks in January to a brand new
system with tech support by Uniguest 24/7/365. The two
kiosks are located at the Honu Center in the Banyan Building,
you can print boarding pass, surf the web, check your email
and print documents.
Hours: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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nothing is better than an
afternoon nap on the beach
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Associates received 303
Orchid Awards in the 4th
Quarter of 2015! This is
recognition from their managers
and peers, and FROM YOU! Congratulations to
Marilyn Acob
Henry Acosta
Glenn Alayvilla
Mini Ancheta
Janet Arios
Moises Badua
Karez Batangan
Dandee Blanes
Leilanie Blanes
Paul Bostick
Melissa Bukoski
Henry Bumagat
Roland Cadavona
Clair Calija
Cris Joy Companero
Aina Emayo
Steven Emayo
Annie Esposo
Mel Fernandez
Rosie Fostanes
Malia Freitas
Marcelo Halog
Benna Johnny
Sam Jose
Jeni Kaneshiro
Talia Kona
Rose Labutong
Ferdinand Lagundino
Susan Lewis
Elizer Magana
Maria Manuel
Eugene Mayo
Lucas McGerity
Cesar Medrano
Angel Medrano
Jocelyn Mendoza
Milagros Miguel
Paul Ortiz
Janine Pagador
Rudy Rumbaoa
Manny Simpliciano
Rolando Soriano
Jamielee Souza
Dennis Tadije
Cecile Trinidad
Ryan Trinidad
Marnel Tumbaga
Elvira Valmoja
Francisca Velasco
Loretta Winchester
Joseph Young
Also recognized in your comments were the managers:
Helenda Bueno, Sherrie Chan, Deborah Crippen, Cora Galano,
Owen Hoff, Noe Hookano, Luka Kanoa, Miles Kobayashi,
Susan Magallanes, Wesley Pagador, Patsy Shaffer and Nick Solatre.
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Mar 25-27
Prince Kuhio Celebration Kauai 2016
The public is invited to Prince Kuhio Park and the Grand Hyatt Kauai to take part in the
Celebration which includes demonstrations and talk-story sessions by artisans and cultural
specialists; artisan fare; live, local Hawaiian music; Taiko drumming and more.The event is free
and open to the public. For more information: 808-240-6452 george.thronas@hyatt.com or http://princekuhio.net
Friday, March 25
9:00 AM – Opening Protocol Ceremony
(Lobby / Seaview Terrace)
‘Oli and Dance paying tribute and honor the birthday
of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Craft Fair, Cultural
Demonstrations, and Entertainment
(Lobby/Seaview Terrace)
Hawaiian cultural and art practices, including
weaving, working with kalo (taro), making tapa (kapa),
creation of kupe’e (bracelets). Learn some of these
practices through hands-on teaching sessions.
Crafters will be on hand selling goods and products
made on Kaua‘i.
Be entertained by the sweet harmony and sounds of
Hawaiian Music throughout the day.
Saturday, March 26
Hawaiian Entertainment
Seaview Terrace – Open to the Public; Seating is limited
Apr 23
6:00 PM - Torchlighting Ceremony
7:00 PM - Musical Duo will share beautiful Hawaiian music as
keiki hula (children’s hula) is performed
8:00 PM - Special performance by upcoming Hawaiian
Musical Group: Keauhou. **Seating on first come, first serve
basis.
Sunday, March 27
9:00 AM – Tsunami Taiko Drumming (Lobby Atrium)
Let the young drummers share with you their love of playing
traditional Japanese drums, let the drums set the tone for the
day.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Craft Fair, Cultural Demonstrations,
and Entertainment
(Lobby / Seaview Terrace)
Hawaiian cultural and art practices, including weaving, working
with kalo (taro), making tapa (kapa), creation of kupe’e
(bracelets). Learn some of these practices through hands-on
teaching sessions. Crafters will be on hand selling good and
products made on Kaua‘i.
Be entertained by the sweet harmony and sounds of Hawaiian
Music throughout the day.
Hanapepe Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities
across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost,
and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or
fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a
representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight
events up to 24 hours in length. 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Hanapepe Soccer Field.
For more info: http://www.relayforlife.org/kauaihi
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May 14
May Day by the Bay at Hanalei Beach Park
May Day by the Bay features Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout Hawaii.
Cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua'I made products, Hawaiian
food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Admission Fee: $5. For more info: (808) 635-9028 or www.maydaybythebay.com
May 14
Visitor Industry Charity Walk
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association invites everyone of every age to walk. This gives everyone a chance to raise
money for Hawaii’s charities. Walk with the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association and their allied members to help
build a better, healthier Hawaii, for all of us. Those under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult and walkers
under the age of 18 must have the application signed by a parent or guardian. Registration: 6:30am. Start: 7:00am.
Distant: 2.9 miles. For more info: 808-827-2286 or www.charitywalkhawaii.org . Application/donation forms will be
available (end of March) at the Front Desk or www.charitywalkhawaii.org/registration.php
June 11
King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration
Celebration Festival in Lihue at Rice Street and Historic County Building
Lawn - Fabulous Floral Parade event with traditional Pa'u riders representing each
island, Hawaiian organizations in full regalia, the Kamehameha Court led by Ali'i
Nui Pa'u Marshall Grand Marshall Pa'u Queen. All starting at the Vidinha Stadium
near the airport and traveling up Rice Street to the County's Historical Building Lawn
where there will be entertainment, crafts, demonstrations and lots of food and fun.
Please join us in celebrating our Hawaiian Heritage. Parade starts at 9:00am at the
Vidinha Stadium and proceeds up Rice Street. Hoolaule'a at the Historical Building
starts at approximately 10:30 AM. For more info: (808) 635-7205
July 4
Kauai Hospice Concert in the Sky
The Kauai Hospice Annual Concert in the Sky on July 4 at Vidinha Stadium, will again be the largest 1 day event on
Kauai. Over 6,000 people are expected to attend and that of the ticketed attendees, 40% will be visitors from out of state.
The event will provide both visitors and residents with a local style Independence Day celebration with Hawaiian
entertainment by local musicians and halau dancers. This event will be a shining example of the kind of event that public/
private partnerships can achieve. It will provide opportunities for interaction between residents and visitors with a unique
experience as this is the largest aerial fireworks event on Kauai on the 4th of July. Visitors will get to celebrate our
national holiday with the local cultural experiences of music and dance. For more info: (808) 652-4988
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