It’s not often Nature can offer up such a spectacular sight that the sunset is upstaged. The other evening it felt like I was at a tennis match with my head swiveling back and forth between the sunset and the rainbow.
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This sign may look like a TRICK, but we’ll have a TREAT, not on Monday, but Thursday night on Halloween. Costumes are optional but welcome. Come to Resident’s Beach House at 5:00 PM ’til 6:00 PM.
Our own Lloyd Gillespie, Laurentiu Grigore and Michael Kemp won coveted places to participate in the 2024 Vinfast Ironman World Championship. Wishing them all good luck!!!🏊🚴♂️🏃♂️
It was my first morning back to Hawaii. We’d been gone for three months and I was thrilled to just sit on my lanai and savor Hualalai’s serenity. Then I heard the unmistakable sound of a helicopter’s rotator blades coming closer…and closer. I looked up and sure enough saw a helicopter approach, low enough that I could wave. Someone inside waved back as they landed. It turned out their mission was to pick up an air conditioning unit for the new ULU.
Here are few shots of Ulu, in progress. (The first is a rendering of the future look.)
 Screenshot View 2023 Annual Report > https://www.flipsnack.com/FDAA7B66AED/2023-annual-report/full-view.html
View 2024 Impact Report > https://www.flipsnack.com/FDAA7B66AED/impact-report-fall-2023-spring-2024/full-view.html
View past reports > https://hualalaiohanafoundation.org/annual-reports — Aloha Hualālai Members! We are pleased to share that work will begin on Monday, September 9th, to enhance the Hualalai Hair and Nail Salon. During the enhancement project, the Salon will relocate to an air-conditioned suite in the Spa’s Waiea Garden, where nail and hair services will continue to be offered. The Hualalai Spa and Fitness will operate as normal. The Salon’s anticipated completion date will be Monday, November 25. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Mahalo, Lloyd Gillespie General Manager Last week in Montecito, we had a chance to chat with Chef Massimo at lunch. He is now a chef/partner at the 1 Michelin Star Caruso’s at the Rosewood Miramar Hotel. The restaurant also has a Michelin Green Star. He has fond memories of Hualalai and keeps in touch with many of his colleagues from there.
NERD Talk: September 27, Friday, at 10:30 at Kumu Kai.How aquaculture can help conserve Hawaii’s coral reefs! Dr. Chatham (Chad) Callan is an Associate Professor of Aquaculture at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, located at the Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center. Prior to his current appointment, he was the Director of Finfish Research at the Oceanic Institute of Hawai‘i Pacific University for over 15 years. Chad has an extensive background in marine fish aquaculture and the development and application of aquaculture technologies in the Pacific.
26TH ANNUAL RUN FOR HOPE We’re delighted to announce the return of the full programming of the annual Four Seasons Hualalai Run For Hope fundraiser for the Hawaii branch of the American Cancer Society and University of Hawaii Cancer Center. This weekend of Hope kicks off with the popular Taste of Hawaii Island culinary event featuring incredible chefs from around Hawaii and entertainment by Hawai’i artist, Anuhea. The following day, join us for a variety of outdoor events including 5k or 10k walking or running race, golf tournament, and tennis tournament. September 6: 6:00 PM: Taste of Hawaii Event, featuring incredible chefs from around Hawaii, entertainment by Anuhea, and a silent auction September 7: 7:00 AM: Keiki dash, 5k or 10k walk/run followed by refreshments and raffle prizes 1:00 PM: Golf Tournament followed by an award ceremony 2:00 PM: Tennis Tournament followed by an award ceremony
*Last day to register online September 5 at 6:00 PM
Below is a news report about Hone, which swept through the Hawaiian Islands last weekend. We have been on the mainland, but got many inquires about how our home fared in the storm. Wonderful Mt. Hualalai usually saves us from the worst of storms.
 Screenshot Summer is right around the corner! The summer trees are blooming, the baby Francolins are venturing on a walk, there’s interesting yachts in the water and the campus is filling up!
 Screenshot NERD TALK JUNE 28th
Title: Protecting Hawaiʻi from Invasive Species
Speaker: Kawehi Young
Time : 10:30 a.m.
 Discover the wide reaching impacts of invasive species on our islands and learn simple, yet powerful ways that you can contribute to protecting Hawaiʻi.
About BIISC: The Big Island Invasive Species Committee works island wide to protect our island’s natural resources and the communities that depend on them from the impacts of invasive species. Through proactive measures such as early detection, rapid response, and community outreach, BIISC is committed to protecting our native forests, communities, and agriculture from new and ongoing threats that threaten our island way of life.
About Kawehi: Kawehi Young currently serves as the Community Engagement Liaison at the Big Island Invasive Species Committee and uses her passion for graphic design, photography, and storytelling to empower collective action against invasive species. She grew up in Hilo and was raised in Panaʻewa. She obtained her BA in Environmental Studies and later her MS in Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
Are you ready for the Hualalai event of summer 2024? If so, sign up for Hualalai’s Got Talent – a family-friendly charity event in support of the Hualalai ‘Ohana Foundation scheduled for July 3 from 5-8pm at Ke’olu. Check out this message from the one and only CBS Original “Survivor” host Jeff Probst!
https://youtu.be/SvElL3F_Rpg?si=pfuKC99fTS5hIJsq
Buy tickets at: https://hualalaiohanafoundation.org/hualalais-got-talent
The Hualalai Ohana Foundation was pleased to introduce the 24-25 Hualalai Scholars at the annual brunch held in their honor at Ulu. Each of these students is outstanding! You can read a little about them below.
Mixtli Lindsey-Robles : Mixtli is the daughter of Alfredo Robles, Groundskeeper One. She is a 2024 graduate of Hawaii Preparatory Academy, where she maintained a 3.67 GPA, and consistently earned placement on HPAʻs Deanʻs List throughout her high school career. She has chosen to pursue a major in Early Childhood Education at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, recognizing the critical need for educators in Hawaii. Mixtli expresses her profound gratitude and unwavering determination to make a positive impact in Hawaii, stating: ‘Words cannot describe how grateful and honored I am to be a recipient of this esteemed scholarship. Rest assured, I will make the most of this opportunity and work diligently to make a positive impact not only in my academic pursuits but in my community as well.” Rocky Acasio Jr. :Rocky Matthew Jr is the son of Rocky, a lead banquet houseman. Rocky Matthew will be studying his computer engineering major at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Rocky Matthew is one of his school year’s top students, graduating as one of Konawaena High School’s valedictorians with a 4.1 GPA. With this prestigious scholarship, Rocky plans to “graduate from college and become a computer and software engineer, hoping to make advancements for technology in the future and design video games with my passion for art.” Rocky is also committed to “give back to his community and provide a good example of being one of Hualalai’s Scholars.” Wailana Grace: Wailana is the daughter of in-room dining server Charles Grace and Beach tree restaurant server Pi’ialoha Grace. Wailana will be attending Hawaii Community College Palamanui campus and is studying to become a Nurse. A proud valedictorian from ‘Ehunuikaimalino Hawaiian Immersion school, Wailana is dedicated to living, teaching, and sharing the Hawaiian culture and wants to ensure it is passed on to the next generation. Motivated by personal experience, Wailana “wants to go into the Nursing field so she can care for and comfort patients and their families as they face medial challenges and loss”.
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Join us for Hualalai’s Got Talent on July 3 from 5-8pm. This benefit event features family-friendly games, bounce house, face painting, pizza party, food trucks and sweet treats, games and a talent show featuring Hualalai’s workforce employees! Support the ‘Ohana Foundation at the paddle raise for charity and help raise funds to support child literacy programs, vocational training awards, preK12 and higher education scholarships and medical financial assistance programs.
