News on Property
Our 2022 return to our maui ohana – two years of inability to travel we finally made it and this is our observations and things we did and things we enjoyed while there.
From the moment we arrived on property (we were greeted at the front desk by Gwen, Joey and everyone so warmly) and upon entering our unit to find welcoming messages from Angie and her staff (our unit definitely with their love, hard work and care certainly survived extremely well). We felt we were truly at last at our Maui Ohana home.
We loved seeing everyone – being able to see faces and not zoom masked meetings. The selfie type images that made you feel like you needed to run to a plastic surgeon and left much to be desired (sometimes it was downright depressing). Getting outside in the fresh air – having to distance but it was not nearly so distant or lonely.
Fran, Jane, Jim and Elaine shopped, stocked and cooked so I felt so pampered – I felt really spoilt and never allowed to tire or cave in to health and energy zappers. BTW surgery, radiation and infusions seem so far to have done the trick – testing results are – I am free and clear. Hoping it remains that way.
Jim and Elaine organized dinner dances with Wilmont and Mark serenading us. This exposed and showed a lot of new owners what our Ohana family events are like. How different our ownership experience is.
Mark and Cyndy and other shuffleboard players also exposed to newcomers what our tournament is all about and how much fun that can be. I’m sure golfers will come together and form a group to get that annual tournament going again soon too.
Pickle ball and bocce ball looks like it is also gaining momentum with players growing.
Frans water aerobics really popular as is the yoga classes
The Artists in Residence program still in place and if any new owners come on property and would like to join – please let me know – this group have forays to all kinds of hidden gems of painting sites and comraderie.
Hal and MKV maintenance and landscaping crews and others really worked hard to complete projects that really improved our property. Their hard work really shows. Dealing with situations so efficiently. Some situations that could be so costly to all of us they have mitigated.
Chuck and his crew at the Beach Shack get glowing reports in my guest book. Please when your on property – go introduce yourself – say Hi or Aloha.
Our Unpaid Board of Directors work so hard and diligently in the background. Please read their and staff reports on the works going on our behalf and remember to thank them.
Lulu made her appearance to sunbath and snooze on the beach reminding all of us what’s important in life.
The 2020 Annual Board of Directors Meeting is tomorrow 31st January. Over the last several days many committee meetings were held and they prepared recommendations on the many issues facing this property for the board. Reports were given today and tomorrow the Board will be voting. The election of new members to the Board will also occur. With the closure of the Annual Board Meeting then the real playing begins. First the Aston Annual Owners Party on Saturday night. Then on Sunday the Super Bowl Party. Monday MKV Annual Golf Tournament. Monday night MKV Annual shuffleboard tournament partner picking pupu party. Followed by Wednesday’s mai tai party. Thursday night Jim Roemer is once again organizing dinner dance. So mark up your calendar.
Your Unpaid Board of Directors are working hard to resolve issues created by recent changes to Condominium Laws in Hawaii. A subcommittee is being formed to deal with the issues related to commercial leases and other legal changes so your AOAO is in compliance with these laws.
The October AOAO Board meetings was held. The 2020 Budget was prepared and passed. Dennis and his committee worked diligently on this task.
After the various committees met and made their recommendations to the Board, discussions were then held and motions voted upon and were passed or failed. I strongly suggest you read minutes of the meetings. Bill Finigan and Chris Bounds did a phenomenal job working on their recommendations for some very difficult issues. Bill and his committee worked with contracts for new pavings and road repair work. Chris and his committee were fast learners and after exhaustive research recommended that Aston remain the front desk operators. Jim Roemer presented what has been delivered to the court the amendment changes as voted by the owners.
Lobby 2019 – 2020 – Festive Season on Property was Magical. Trees, Boxes, Lights.
For those of you, not able to be on property – this is what Gwen and her helpers created for the seasonal festivities. Elevator landings – Exterior entrances lobby and Honu room all decked out with 6 different Christmas trees that became such pictures opportunities, I guarantee Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites were filled with photos with so many guests and owners and their families.
New Years – Bonfires on the beach with lots of rockets and flares and crackers. Lots of parties by owners and regular guests with lanai lights up. Property looked so special and festive. The beach in the morning looked pristine.
Our Property during this Pandemic.
I do hope everyone read the letter from Jim Crowe about the Federal, State and County mandates put in place for all residents and businesses in Maui to deal with the worldwide outbreak of CoronaVirus /Covid 19 illness. I do so hope everyone and their family and friends are taking all precautions to keep healthy and safe.
Subsequently, Hal Nordblom has kept us regularly and clearly informed and has been frequently writing to let us know what projects are still being done-keeping in mind the healthy requirements being adhered to. Everything – restaurants, stores, spa, pools, gym, mai tai parties., BBQs closed off. Laundry appointments must be made and once used then laundry thoroughly cleaned.
Everyone must self quarantine after arrival. Several owners rather than return home to the mainland have stayed till the all clear message comes. The travel hotel hospitality industry hit hard and our staff (give them a call if you think of it) and talk to them. They could use some cheering up. This has been hard on them.
I have been impressed by how many of our Ohana family have gained the spirit and shared their paintings and stories with Elaine and me. Please check out these new additions to our web site. Maybe it will inspire you to take up pen or type to add to this great project too. Any suggestions on how you are dealing with this pandemic would be appreciated.
Elaine said they have been doing a lot of gardening . Maybe when in full bloom we will be fortunate enough to obtain a picture.
Any other news, paintings or thoughts at this time would be much appreciated and would be shared and enjoyed by everyone.
Much love to all, Barbie – Ken sends his regards. He misses his morning walks and booming out good morning to everyone while he races with the snails, snails here much smaller and he keeps passing them.