Our August so far...

Aloha gang!
Heading into the middle of August, we've been busy as ever!  August 6th was the 'Ohana Retreat which was pretty amazing! Great turn out, good fun, and beautiful people. Mahalo to everyone who came out to the event and a mahalo nunui to those who were in charge of creating and planning. Looking forward to next year for even MORE fun!

Last week we had the pleasure of having a Boy Scout troop out to paddle with us, it was their first time ever, and we were happy to have them!  If you'd like your group or organization to try canoe paddling, come on out! Give us a call at 801 913 8980 and we'll set it up! 

Last Thursday we were especially pleased to have two new paddlers join our ranks!!! Although they've always been hugely supportive of KALEA, volunteering, supporting, working hard at our events, we've never had them in the wa'a. Until now. And the fires been lit!!!! Mahalo to ka 'ohana Richards! Garin, Cheryl, Brianna and Garin Boy for all of your help all of the time, and we're excited to have Garin Sr. and Cheryl in the wa'a with us!!!
Don't forget, we're paddling this Thursday!!! All experience levels welcome, just come down and have a good time! 

Potluck and Paddle this Saturday!!

The weather's been getting progressively nicer, and we're excited to get out on the water!!!! Join us this Saturday for a Potluck and Paddle at Lindon Harbor, from lunch time to sundown! Bring the whole family down for what's sure to be a FUN day!!!

MAHALO NUI!

Mahalo to everyone who came out to our first open paddle!!! We look forward to the growth of KALEA and all that we are poised to offer our Pacific Islander community.  Our paddling schedule is as follows:
TUES and THURS: 5pm - sundown
SATURDAY: 10am for Open/Casual paddlers and 2:30 for team members.

To better meet the needs of our community KALEA offers the following paddling participation tiers:

OPEN: Everyone is welcome to participate in 3 free OPEN paddle days.  OPEN paddles are sceduled and announced in advance and open to our community. You are still responsible for your parking fee of 5.00

CASUAL: Includes the three free days, and for merely 45.00 you can join our casual paddlers.  30.00 of the 45.00 pays for your insurance and that coverage extends for a calendar year.  The remaining 15.00 contributes towards the maintenance and repair of the canoes.  You are still responsible for your parking fee.  Casual paddlers are able to paddle at each practice session, the coach or board member will assist with coordinating with team members.

TEAM MEMBER: Receives racing jersey, is given first priority for paddling practices, is part of the core team that participates in canoe regattas/races, participates in community events and more. $140.00 a year covers insurance, canoe maintenance/repairs, parking and more.  For the breakdown please see tabs at the top of the page. 

Additionally, to be sensitive to the financial needs of our community, payment options are available as well.  If you are interested in learning more about these options, please contact us via email.

We are HYPED to begin our 2011 season!!! PLEASE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER  (teamkalea) TO RECEIVE THE MOST UP TO DATE INFO REGARDING PADDLING SCHEDULES.  This is the easiest way for us to get the word out should paddling be rescheduled or cancelled due to inclement weather.

MAHALO and we'll see you at the lake!

EXCITING, EXCITING EXCITING!!

The gang's getting antsy, lately there have been a few sunny days IN. A. ROW., and that means....PADDLING SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!! May 7th to be exact!  Please mark your calendars and join us down at Lindon Harbor for KALEA'S first Open Paddle of the season!! 3:30 pm, we'll be having a potluck, so please bring a dish to share! We look forward to seeing everyone at the lake!!!

Getting ready!!

ALOHA GANG!
It's almost that time! The start of our 2011 paddling season is almost here!! Open enrollment has started, please click on Membership at the top of our blog and get your enrollment process started! Simple! 
We encourage all of you to come out and paddle! From those who wish to be a part of the racing team to the recreational paddler, to those who have never paddled before, all are welcome! Mark the date of MARCH 5th and join us down at Lindon Harbor at 10 a.m. for our season opener. 

Also in preparation for our 2011 season, we're having our laulau fundraiser, and funds are due today.  Team members please collect your funds, and email us your laulau count and arrangements to pick up the funds will be made.  We will be prepping and cooking the laulau on Friday 2/25 so please make sure you make arrangements to be at Jared's house for that.  Email us at the top of the page and we'll get the directions out to you. MAHALO!

In the meantime, enjoy some pics of the newest member of ka 'ohana KALEA! We hope to have the newest wa'a ready soon!

CHRISTMAS PA`INA

Aloha!  Hui Hawai`i O Utah Hawaiian Civic Club is having a Christmas party on Saturday, December 11 from 2 -6pm and YOU'RE ALL INVITED!!! See flyer for more information!  Also, Malama Haloa O Utah will be holding a community ku'i at the same location, from 10a - 2:00p, if you'd like to come out and pound some kalo, and make FRESH pa`i `ai for the holidays!!! Check their blog for more information!

Hui Hawai'i O Utah 25th Anniversary

Nov. 20, 2010



Aloha mai kakou!

Last night KALEA was well represented at the Hui Hawai`i O Utah Hawaiian Civic Club's 25th Anniversary Party!  Crazy weather aside, it was great to see everyone after what seems like a very long time!!  There was a lot of interest generated, with MANY people asking questions, asking for more information and excited at knowing about KALEA and what we have to offer.  People were definitely talking about Uncle Mike's paddle making skills, just one other facet of the sport that KALEA has to offer!  MAHALO NUNUI to everyone that came out in support!! Hui Hawai`i O Utah Hawaiian Civic Club thanks each of the members, and are humbled at the generosity shown with the raffle items donated to support the scholarship fund.
Also, when you next see Lincoln, congratulate him on being the newest member of the Board of Directors for Hui Hawai`i O Utah!  Know that KALEA'S interests, and those of the community and the civic club will be well represented! 

KALEA'S Board of Directors will also have some exciting news to share soon, so make sure you keep an eye on the blog, or get on our mailing list so you can stay up to date with all of the latest news!  Until that time, we would like to wish each and every one of you, and your families a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving, and we look forward to seeing all of you soon!