Walaʽau - Ka Lima O Maui

Important Dates
October 13, 2014
October 28, 2014
November 4, 2014
November 11, 2014
November 21, 2014
November 27, 2014
November 28, 2014
December 24, 2014
December 25, 2014
December 31, 2014
Staff Development Day
3rd Annual Job Fair
Election Day
Veterans’ Day
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Holiday
1/2 Day Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
1/2 Day New Year’s Eve
Walaʽau
(Talk Story)
“Enhancing Lives Through Self-Reliance”
Since 1955
Programs for adults with disabilities
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Job assessment, placement, coaching and long-term support
Adult day program through Medicaid Waiver Program
Internal employment through grounds and custodial services
For more information about our programs and services visit our
website at www.kalimaomaui.org or contact us at 808-244-5502
KA LIMA O MAUI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Seth DeLeon - President
Cindi Pojas Smith - Vice-President
Alexa Higashi - Secretary
Wayne Maeda- Treasurer
Patricia Blackburn - Tracey Dorheim, MD
Diane Haynes-Woodburn - Charles Head
Jimmy Jones - David Jorgensen
Lydia Sheets - Larry Stubblefield
Susan Sutherland - Shaun Thayer
Ka Lima O Maui is a private Not-For-Profit organization founded in 1955 serving adults
with disabilities and/or who are economically disadvantaged. Our mission is to "Enhance
Lives Through Self-Reliance" through employment program and living skills.
Wala’au is published quarterly by Ka Lima O Maui
October 2014
From the Executive Director
Chantal Ratte
New Service Contracts
This past quarter we want to thank the following businesses for
giving us the opportunity to serve them:
Royal Menehune - Grounds
Vitale & Tiffany So’oto - Grounds
HNU Energy - Grounds
Kealoha Residence—Grounds
Word from the Executive Director
Ka Lima O Maui is typically known for our employment programs but a well-kept secret is our Medicaid Waiver Services.
Currently 24 participants are enrolled in this program that focuses on independent living skills. An individual plan is developed
consisting of specific goals that the participant would like to
work on with the assistance of a Direct Support Worker. Ka Lima offers the following Waiver services: Adult Day Health 1,
Personal Assistance Habilitation 1 and 2, Respite Services and
Supported Employment. Keri and her staff do a wonderful job in
bringing unique individualized plans to increase self-reliance in
our participants. One of the great advantages of the Ka Lima
waiver program is that if employment is a goal, they have direct
access to a multitude of employment programs already in place.
In fact, 10 of our waiver participants also work part time at jobs
they obtained from Ka Lima’s employment services. As evident
in this newsletter, the Medicaid Waiver program is filled with
fun activities and outings. Come visit us anytime or call 2445996 to schedule a visit.
Perfect Attendance
Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following for staying
healthy during the past quarter!!!
Roland’s Team
Joseph Keanini
Jonathan Hosaka
Kleint Flores
Gail’s Team
Leroy Miranda
Maria Caan
Nancy’s Team
Romeo Visitacion
Sally Keanini
Sam Cabalo
Norma’s Team
Jason Sugahara
Rosemary Manini
Dean Ireland
Margie Calpito
Robin’s Team
Brian Bantilan
Keoni Wilson
Evelyn Bocobo
Hoku Bailey
Elden Mahelona
Aaron’s Team
Elmer Baluran
Jayson Harris
Joemar Dichoso
James Santiago
Anthony Silva
Ed’s Team
Kepano Panela
Jonathan Hosaka
Kamaile’s Team
Alan Bantilan
Lucy’s Team
Karl Pastor
Edward Kanoho
Jay’s Team
Jonathan Hosaka
The Buzz Around Ka Lima
Fundraising
Hyundai Tournament of Champions
Our newsletter committee members
Chantal Ratte—Executive Director
Sharon Ferrell—Controller
Esther Yap—Bookkeeper/Special Events Coordinator
Pam Kahae—Program Coordinator
Dan Cordell—Payroll/Personnel
HELP(English) AYUDA (Spanish)
AIDE (French)
HILFE (German)
AIUTO (Italian)
TULONG (Filipino)
TASUKE (Japanese)
EMPLOYERS
Ka Lima O Maui has dependable, loyal and qualified persons from
all areas on Maui who are highly motivated and available to start
working today. If you are looking to hire an outstanding employee
please call Ka Lima O Maui and ask for Pam at 244-5502.
The PGA tour kicks off its season at Kapalua’s Plantation Course,
January 8-12, 2015 with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
This prestigious tournament features only the champions from the
prior season all vying for their share of the $5.7 million purse.
Thursday’s Pro-Am is FREE with tickets starting at $15 for the
professional competition Friday-Monday, January 9-12. Tickets
can be purchased online at pga-tour.com/Hyundai and will be sold
on island starting November 1st at the Kapalua Golf Shops, the
Honolua Store and select ABC stores. Free public parking and
shuttles will be available at the Honua Kai Resort (at the north end
of Kaanapali). And remember, since 1999 the Tournament of
Champions has helped to raise nearly $5 million for its designated
beneficiaries and worthy community organizations such as Ka Lima O Maui. For further information call 808-665-9160.
54 Holes of Golf
On August 1st and 2nd a
group of 12 golfers got together and played 54 Holes
at Kaanapali golf and Kapalua Golf. Five of those
players were from the
Thayer family and for that
reason we refer to this
event as the “Thayer
Pictured left to right: Tommy Hackett, Mark Thayer, Matt Event”. Like Matt Thayer,
Thayer, Tom Thayer, Frank Hackett, Bryce Thayer, Shaun the organizer, said “It is fun
Thayer, Jimmy Jones
to see the next generation
coming along and being part of the event.” This year marked the
9th consecutive year for this unique fundraiser and we look forward
to celebrating the 10th one next year. A special thank you to all the
participants and to Kapalua and Kaanapali Golf for their support of
this event.
Birthdays
James Santiago July 6
HUI Club News
By Barbara Kim-Cugal
Arlena Tallant July 7
Jonathan Hosaka July 9
Sarah Garbutt July 12
Tyrone Eldenhertz July 12
Nathan Rosberg July 17
Letty Sotoza-Borchers July 18
Calling all witches, monsters and
ghost,
KaLima O Maui
will be your host!
Stop by or park your broomstick
for a
Lucy Golis July 23
Wadell Callahan July 29
Billy Tagay August 2
Dean Ireland August 2
Alan Fukuoka August 5
Ernesto Prado August 6
William Kaahanui August 10
Jonah Vierra August 11
Anthony Louis August 12
Joemar Dichoso August 18
Zenaida Baoit August 18
Hokulani Bailey August 24
Gail Valoroso August 27
Tina Vierra August 29
Larry Haramoto August 29
Rebecca Patague August 30
Crystal Nunes September 12
Paul Cabral September 13
Juan Granados September 27
Sam Cabalo September 30
Happy
Halloween
Party
Friday, October 24, 2014
The fun begins at 5:00pm and ends at 8:00pm
Kahului Community Center
This is a FREE event. Please bring a MAIN DISH to share with
others.
Please RSVP with Barbara at 244-5502 or by email
Barbara@kalimaomaui.org
By October 20, 2014
HUI Club News
By Barbara Kim-Cugal
Pack your bags and get ready to fly
away to ViVa Las Vegas. The HUI
Club will be going to Vegas February
11 thru February 15, 2015. Three
nights and four days of exciting fun.
Clients attending are Hoku Bailey,
Michael Cabral, Jayson Harris,
Dean Ireland, William Kaahanui,
Joe & Sally Keanini, Kanale Medeiros, Crystal Nunes & Jason
Sugahara. If you ar e inter ested in attending the Vegas Tr ip with
the Ka Lima O Maui HUI Club contact Barbara at 244-5502. Vacations Hawaii is assisting us with travel accommodations.
Client Picnic
KaLima O Maui’s Annual Client Picnic was held on Friday, August
15, 2014 at Kalama Park in Kihei. It was such a beautiful day, sun
shining, birds singing and clients arriving to Kalama Park happy to
have a picnic, eat some delicious food, play some games, swim, and
socialize with their friends. The Annual Client picnic is an event
that all of our clients love and participate in. We would like to thank
everyone for coming and helping make this a great day. Looking
forward to next year’s picnic.
KA LIMA O MAUI
Cordially invites you to our
ANNUAL MEETING
&
THANKSGIVING AWARD
LUNCHEON
“Enhancing Lives Through Self-Reliance”
Please join us for this special event in celebration of our
59th Year
Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11:30am
MEO Classrooms
RSVP: November 14, 2014
Call: 244-5502
A Big Mahalo
Waiver
By Dan Honma
Submitted by Keri Pasion-Salas
The Grand Wailea and the Hyatt Regency Maui recently
donated some used equipment to Ka Lima O Maui’s grounds keeping crew.
Many thanks to Jim Heid, Director of Landscaping at the
Grand Wailea for donating a couple of string trimmers and backpack blowers for our crews to use. Last year, they also donated a
long bed electric utility vehicle, a riding mower and several golf
carts. The long bed cart will be used to remove trash at Kanaha
Beach Park and one of the golf carts is being used to maintain the
Wailuku Police Station grounds.
At the end of the month, the group also had the opportunity to visit
the Assistant Dogs of Hawaii. There, they got to pet and groom
the younger dogs and learn about the program. They also saw a
video displaying the dogs’ ability to help others and a glimpse of a
few beginner tricks the dogs started off with. We hope to continue
visiting the dogs in the near future.
We are excited to have
these great additions to our
Waiver team!!!!
We welcomed participant
Tyrone Edelhertz in August. Tyrone is a talented
artist who enjoys dancing
hula, swimming, and working in the yard. Tyrone is a
huge American Idol and
Ryan Seacrest fan!!
Pictured Tyrone and Nancy Edelhertz
Riding Mower
Long Bed Cart w/new paint
From the West side, Ryne Ushigome, Director of Landscaping at the Hyatt Regency Maui donated a trencher and back hoe
attachments. The attachments will fit onto the skid steer tractor
that the Hyatt donated a few years ago. Ryne also donated a flail
mower that has been put to good use!
Staff additions this quarter were;
Nancy Edelhertz and Jenie Espejo. Nancy, Tyrone’s mother is an
RN and does volunteer work for
Hospice. In her spare time she enjoys making collages, sewing, gardening, and writing.
Jenie is a massage ther apist,
beautician and mother of 3. On her
spare time she enjoys singing, and
swimming. Jenie has a true passion
for helping people.
We are so happy to have Tyrone, Nancy, and Jenie on our team!!
Flail and Skid Steer
Backhoe Attachment
Waiver
Vocational & Work Adjustment Training Program
Submitted by Keri Pasion-Salas
By John DeBlasio
For the month of July, the
group had an exciting outing to Makawao to watch
the annual Rodeo and celebrate the 4th of July!
Yeehaw! They saw the paniolos of Maui in action.
They enjoyed watching and
cheering for others during the calf roping!
In August, the group
continued with their
cooking classes. Every
week the group rotates
to be the chef of the
day. The chef is the
person who decides
everything from choosing the recipe to designating tasks to their fellow cooking class peers. Together they
are able to cook yummy meals successfully!
In September, the
waiver program had
their first theatrical
production lead by
Eugene Perreira
and Rhonda Whetstine! Ever yone enjoyed the fun and exciting spirits of the
waiver program as
they acted out the
scenes of The Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles! With the help and coordination of everyone, the play was
given two thumbs up!
How to Succeed at Work
The How to Succeed at W ork class uses games and other activities to illustrate job performance and employment seeking skills.
Pictured are Warren Pladera, Desiree Esperanza, Whitney Cabani, and Chester Santos-Bras playing a table game of Job
Leads.
The class meets three days per week in a new classroom in the
lower floor of the Cameron Center. The current session began on
September 3rd and will conclude in December. At that time participants will be placed in community internships for four to eight
weeks.
Classes up to now have included exploration of common workplace practices, effective workplace relationships and worker
rights and responsibilities. The course is now transitioning into
the job seeking phase including electronic searches, applications,
resumes and interview skills.
Clients’ Picnic 2014