MAHALO FOR YOUR HELP!! and Jordanelle Camp-out Postponed

Aloha Hui!

A BIG MAHALO to EACH of YOU who came out to HELP and SUPPORT at the Utah Lake Festival. It was a HUGE SUCCESS!! Both the Wa'a and the Ho'olauna project were busy with people coming through all day. Our Hui Members gave about 321 wa'a rides!! MAHALO to Kumu Butch and his crew for keeping everyone safe on the water that day. We were warmly received by members of the general public with so many positive comments!

Also, THANK YOU to the Musicians-Uncle Larry, Uncle Al and Kekau. And the Hula Dancers-Moana, Kris, Christine, and Nohea for sharing their time and talents.
*A FEW REMINDERS...the Jordanelle Camp-out is postponed for later this Summer, The Hui will be paddling this Saturday at the GSL, and Pictures from the Utah Lake can be accessed by clicking on the link found on our blog. Mark your calendars....our next big event is the UTAH ALOHA FESTIVAL-June 27th.

THANKS AGAIN!! As always, check the blog for updates and information.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Utah Lake Water Festival June 6, 2009

Aloha Hui Members!
We hope you are all planning on being at the Utah Lake Water Festival. Again the Hui was invited to this event, and we would like to take advantage of the opportunity to promote the Hui, the Sport of Outrigger Canoeing, The Hawaiian Cultural Center, and the upcoming Aloha Festival.
Hui Board Members will be meeting at the lake at 7:30 am Saturday morning to set up the tents and rig the wa'a. We invite each of you to join us! If you cannot come at 7:30 am, please come and help when you can. The event starts at 10am and runs until 2pm. This is a FREE event which promotes GREEN (non-motorized) lake activities.
We will need your help in our mini wa'a training clinic, and other Hui related activities that day. Dress for the weather and bring a potluck item to share if you plan to have lunch with the Hui.
We will be offering wa'a rides to members of the general public after they complete a mini training clinic. Once the members of the general public go through the clinic and sign the Hui waiver, they will be given a ticket which will allow them on the wa'a.
Seats number 1, 4, and 6 will be occupied by Hui Members. Kumu Butch or Tyler (Assistant Coach) will give Hui Members direction as to where they will sit if they are assisting in paddling with the general public. Please be respectful to their decisions. Kumu Butch has great knowledge of the water and has had many years of paddling experience. He is also aware that paddling in fresh water conditions can present challenges that are different from from the salt water or ocean paddling experience. Again, we ask you to respect him and the decisions he makes with regards to whether or not you help paddle in the canoe with members of the general public on board. If you are NOT paddling...please know that your help is still needed with the mini clinic.
Also, please let Darren know whether or not you'll be attending the event, and the time you'll be available to help. We are trying to get a count. You can e-mail him at ucorp4@live.com or call him at 801.243.7473.
Again this Event is at Utah Lake. Take the Provo-Center Street Exit (Exit 265), turn Right and follow the road to the Utah Lake Marina.
If you have a Hui shirt please wear it!
Thanks again for your help! We'll see you Saturday at Utah Lake!
I Ku Mau Mau!
**FYI...If you didn't already know, we are now posting our events on the Hawaiian Cultural Centers Calender of Events. A link to the Calendars are located on the left had side of our blog. Our next BIG event will be the Aloha Festival to be held on June 27, 2009 all day at the Hawaiian Cultural Center.

UTAH LAKE WATERFEST

Utah Lake Waterfest is this weekend. The wa'a are already down in Provo. We will need help setting up.
Friday-meet at 6 pm
Saturday-meet at 8:30 am
Please wear a Hui t-shirt on Saturday- if you have one.
Mahalo!

One Paddle...Two Paddle!

Enjoying the Lake on the StandUP!

Saturday Paddling, Jordanelle Camp and Shave Ice!!

The Hui will be paddling this Saturday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm @ the GSL Marina.
Also, If you haven't already done so...please RSVP and let Neal know if you will be participating in the Jordanelle Campout by Monday, June 1, 2009 you may email him at hanohano22@hotmail.com.
Last...In preparation for the upcoming Utah Lake Festival (June 6th)and the Aloha Festival(June 27th), the Hui will be conducting a Shave Ice Making Clinic for ALL HUI MEMBERS. Please come learn and perfect your shave ice making technique...no worry...you can sample too! Clinic to be held Wednesday, June 1st 6:30 pm at the Hawaiian Cultural Center.
It's Aloha Friday...No work till Monday!
Have a GREAT weekend everyone!

HUI PAOAKALANI CAMPOUT JUNE 12-13, 2009

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Hui Paoakalani is planning a Campout and Paddle June 12-13 at Jordanelle Reservoir. This will be a FUN event for the whole FAMILY!! If you are interested in extending the campout through Sunday...would you please e-mail Neal at hanohano22@hotmail.com so he can get a count of those who would like to extend the FUN!
Keep checking the blog...More details will be coming soon.

**OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

JUNE 6, 2009 - UTAH LAKE WATER FEST 10 am to 2 pm @ Utah Lake. The Hui will be participating in the "Green" event promoting non-motorized lake activities.

JUNE 19, 2009 - FATHER'S DAY KANIKAPILA POTLUCK 6:30 to 9:00 pm @ the Hawaiian Cultural Center

JUNE 27, 2009 - 2ND ANNUAL UTAH ALOHA FESTIVAL 10 am to 5 pm at the Hawaiian Cultural Center

WE DID IT!!...Again! The 2009 Antelope Island Tatonka Hoe!

As of this past Saturday, all Three of our Wa'a have made the journey across the Great Salt Lake to Antelope Island. We want to thank Kumu Butch and Tyler Leong for steering and navigating Kai Lana Kaleo and Melinda Lei Hanohano to the island and back. Both crews got in a good work out and a great distance paddling experience. The crews would also like to thank Pat and Larry Leong, Becki Porter, Neal Hanohano, and Al Stroud for cooking the food and taking care of things back at the "Shack." We would also like to thank the GSL and Antelope Island Rangers for supporting us in our paddle. To see more pictures, click on the shutterfly link under "Hui Pictures" Check the blog for our next paddle date.
I Ku Mau Mau!