The Hillside Villas Board of Directors had a new entry designed for their condominiums.
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Happy Hundreds will be playing on the Hualalai Course this Friday at 2pm. Remember to bring your clubs or have them sent down from Ke ‘Olu
If you went behind the scene on property…the area where the offices for Homes and Villas you would find the hub where the Golf tournament is run.
These are some of the labels in the locker room across from the Hualalai Golf Shop.
Six months ago, Alan Dubroff became the only employee to work directly for the residential owners of Hualalai when he was hired by the Hualalai Community Association as the Association Manager. Alan is very clear that he has nothing to do with either the Hualalai Club or the full resort. He is responsible to the Board of Directors of the Hualalai Community Association. So, what does that mean? Well, these are the areas that Alan oversees at Hualalai: All common area owned by the Association which includes 8½ miles of roads, landscaping 15 foot easements on the sides of the roads, 2 greeter stations (the front gate and construction gate), the Beach Park facilities near Kukio, goat fencing, contracts with security, and the Coqui Frog elimination program. Alan is also responsible to and helps the Development Review Board in reviewing all new designs, construction, and exterior renovations as well as handling View Plane issues with the View Plane Committee. This portion of his job takes about 60% -70% of his time. He is also involved in helping the 21 Districts (neighborhoods) and 17 Condo Associations within Hualalai elect Delegates so every neighborhood and Condo Association can be represented and involved in the Community Association’s democratic process. Alan’s interest in Community Associations began years ago in the Florida Keys when he was working for a boat yard and eventually became involved in the development of a large resort/residential project. He then moved to Colorado and managed the Village at Breckenridge. From there he moved to Northern California and then to Maui. Alan and his wife of 23 years, Camille, finally arrived on the Big Island when he got this job. When they left the Florida Keys their intent was to eventually get to the Big Island. Welcome Alan and Camille. Camille is happily ensconced in Hapuna’s Human Resources Department, and they have settled in Waimea where they love both their new home and their new community. On Feb 1 the Hualalai Community Association will be meeting at 9am at Ke ‘Olu. Alan will be there to greet and get to know you and he wants everyone to know that they should feel free to reach out to him with any questions or issues. His phone number is 808.313.0595. Email: alan.dubroff@hualalaicommunityassociation.org. Which reminds me that one of the first things Alan did was set up the web site for our association: www.hualalaicommunityassociation.org. Check it out and register. Alan wants to convey to all home owners that they can reach out to him. Though be aware he is on vacation next week, so don’t feel hurt if he doesn’t respond immediately, he will be out of the country. The Mitsubishi Electric Golf Tournament is in full swing. The Golf Channel is all over the Hualalai course broadcasting the tournament live.
 In the morning, leaving the resort folks demonstrate. Click on photo to read more info. About 65 people jammed into the Ke ‘Olu Living Room (standing room only) while Bill shared his tales and photos of traveling to Mongolia and photographing the Eagle Hunters. CJ Stiles, Bill’s mentor and fellow traveler joined him in sharing the stories. Barbara Britt, fellow member, helped in leading the discussion.  Bill McDowell, Mike Sack, CJ Stiles and Barbara Britt
 Bill taking a sunset photo at a Blow Hole just south of the Airport. Dr. Ray and CJ accompanied him.
Thank you Bill, CJ and Barbara and all attendees for making the event a success and as always thank you, Bill for your fab photos. Also thank you to the staff of Ke ‘Olu including Chad for setting up the AV system, Shelbie for coordinating the dining room and the deserts and Nora Calamayan for organizing the back of the house arrangements. This is the last reminder letting you know that Saturday, January 13th at 7pm Bill McDowell will be interviewed in the Ke ‘Olu Living Room. Desert will be served. We have heard that Bill’s good friend and Photo Compatriot, CJ Kale may be joining the session, too. Bill McDowell as Eagle Hunter Join your fellow members for desert while you get to know Bill McDowell. Bill has been supplying this blog with incredible photos for a number of years. Bill’s life has taken many turns, but now he enjoys an avocation he is willing to share with others (with a little coaxing). A good part of this “Know Your Neighbor” session will be about his recent trip to another remote spot on earth, Mongolia, where he lived for two weeks with the Eagle Hunters. On January 13th join Bill at the Ke ‘Olu Living Room at 7pm. Have dinner early at Ke ‘Olu and slide over for desert to the Living Room.  Bill McDowell
 Bill’s latest sunset photo at Hualalai
Click here if you would like to see more of Bill’s photos on his web site.
A film was made called ‘The Eagle Huntress”. Here is the official trailer. While he was in Mongolia, Bill met the Eagle Huntress.On January 13, 2018 (first time I wrote that this year) Bill McDowell will be interviewed at Ke ‘Olu at 7pm in the Living Room as part of the Know Your Neighbor Program. Most all of you have seen Bill’s exquisite photos on this blog and perhaps elsewhere. Bill will talk about his life and his pursuit of learning photography. This past year Bill, an avid traveler, took a trip of a life time, to Mongolia to live with the Eagle Hunters of Mongolia for two weeks. He will share his photos of this incredible trip as well as talk story about the experience.  Bill McDowell as Eagle Hunter On Thursday, December 28, 2017 members assembled in the Ball Room at the Four Seasons to have their annual meeting at 8 AM. Breakfast was served and then Uncle Earl and Kaulu Amaral provided a traditional welcome to the meeting…
Debbie Casey, Hualalai Club General Manager, MC’d the meeting and spoke at length about the past year and what is to come in the near future. She also shared with the members the extensive work that is on going behind the scenes with staff and organizing the club’s new additions, programs and communications… Debbie Casey, Hualälai Club General Manager Colin Clark, the General Manager of the resort introduced himself and shared information about the hotel. He talked about the staff and those individuals who have been employed here for 20 years, +15 years and + 10 years… Colin Clark, General Manager Other speakers included Rob Kildow, Head of Realty, who shared the past years real estate developments and sales. Sebastian, heads up the Hotel shared what’s happening under his supervision…
After the presentations Q&A was held…
NOTE: Apologies for the not so great photos. Also hoping to report more information about the content of the Annual Meeting in the near future. A number of people of asked for the recipe for the almond-conconut Orange Cake served at the Chanukah Dinner at Ke ‘Olu. When I make it, I boil the seedless oranges on the stovetop on a slow boil until soft, about 2 hours and then pulverize in the cuisinart until a mushy pulp is formed. ( yes! rind and all!) Enjoy Susan Mendelson
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