Important Dates

October 13, 2014 Staff Development Day

October 28, 2014 3rd Annual Job Fair November 4, 2014 Election Day

November 11, 2014 Veterans’ Day

November 21, 2014 Annual Meeting & Luncheon

November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day

November 28, 2014 Thanksgiving Holiday

December 24, 2014 1/2 Day Christmas Eve

December 25, 2014 Christmas Day

December 31, 2014 1/2 Day New Year’s Eve

Programs for adults with disabilities

Job assessment, placement, coaching and long-term support Adult day program through Medicaid Waiver Program

Internal employment through grounds and custodial services

For more information about our programs and services visit our website at www.kalimaomaui.org or contact us at 808-244-5502

KA LIMA O MAUI

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Seth DeLeon - President Cindi Pojas Smith - Vice-President

Alexa Higashi - Secretary

Wayne Maeda- Treasurer Patricia Blackburn - Tracey Dorheim, MD

Diane Haynes-Woodburn - Charles Head Jimmy Jones - David Jorgensen

Lydia Sheets - Larry Stubblefield Susan Sutherland - Shaun Thayer

Ka Lima O Maui is a private Not-For-Profit organization founded in 1955 serving adults with disabilities and/or who are economically disadvantaged. Our mission is to "Enhance Lives Through Self-Reliance" through employment program and living skills.

Walaʽau

(Talk Story)

“Enhancing Lives Through Self-Reliance” Since 1955

October 2014

Wala’au is published quarterly by Ka Lima O Maui

From the Executive Director

Chantal Ratte

New Service Contracts

This past quarter we want to thank the following businesses for giving us the opportunity to serve them:

Royal Menehune - Grounds

Vitale & Tiffany So’oto - Grounds

HNU Energy - Grounds

Kealoha Residence—Grounds

Word from the Executive Director

Ka Lima O Maui is typically known for our employment pro-grams but a well-kept secret is our Medicaid Waiver Services. Currently 24 participants are enrolled in this program that focus-es on independent living skills. An individual plan is developed consisting of specific goals that the participant would like to work on with the assistance of a Direct Support Worker. Ka Li-ma offers the following Waiver services: Adult Day Health 1, Personal Assistance Habilitation 1 and 2, Respite Services and Supported Employment. Keri and her staff do a wonderful job in bringing unique individualized plans to increase self-reliance in our participants. One of the great advantages of the Ka Lima waiver program is that if employment is a goal, they have direct access to a multitude of employment programs already in place. In fact, 10 of our waiver participants also work part time at jobs they obtained from Ka Lima’s employment services. As evident in this newsletter, the Medicaid Waiver program is filled with fun activities and outings. Come visit us anytime or call 244-

5996 to schedule a visit.

Congratulations to the following for staying healthy during the past quarter!!!

Perfect Attendance

Honor Roll

Roland’s Team

Joseph Keanini Jonathan Hosaka

Kleint Flores

Nancy’s Team

Romeo Visitacion

Sally Keanini Sam Cabalo

Robin’s Team

Brian Bantilan

Keoni Wilson

Evelyn Bocobo

Hoku Bailey

Elden Mahelona

Ed’s Team

Kepano Panela

Jonathan Hosaka

Lucy’s Team

Karl Pastor Edward Kanoho

Gail’s Team

Leroy Miranda

Maria Caan

Norma’s Team

Jason Sugahara

Rosemary Manini Dean Ireland

Margie Calpito

Aaron’s Team

Elmer Baluran

Jayson Harris

Joemar Dichoso

James Santiago

Anthony Silva

Kamaile’s Team

Alan Bantilan

Jay’s Team

Jonathan Hosaka

Our newsletter committee members

Chantal Ratte—Executive Director Sharon Ferrell—Controller

Esther Yap—Bookkeeper/Special Events Coordinator Pam Kahae—Program Coordinator

Dan Cordell—Payroll/Personnel

HELP(English) AYUDA (Spanish) AIDE (French) HILFE (German) AIUTO (Italian) TULONG (Filipino)

TASUKE (Japanese)

EMPLOYERS

Ka Lima O Maui has dependable, loyal and qualified persons from all areas on Maui who are highly motivated and available to start

working today. If you are looking to hire an outstanding employee please call Ka Lima O Maui and ask for Pam at 244-5502.

The Buzz Around Ka Lima

Hyundai Tournament of Champions

The PGA tour kicks off its season at Kapalua’s Plantation Course, January 8-12, 2015 with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. This prestigious tournament features only the champions from the prior season all vying for their share of the $5.7 million purse. Thursday’s Pro-Am is FREE with tickets starting at $15 for the professional competition Friday-Monday, January 9-12. Tickets can be purchased online at pga-tour.com/Hyundai and will be sold on island starting November 1st at the Kapalua Golf Shops, the Honolua Store and select ABC stores. Free public parking and shuttles will be available at the Honua Kai Resort (at the north end of Kaanapali). And remember, since 1999 the Tournament of Champions has helped to raise nearly $5 million for its designated beneficiaries and worthy community organizations such as Ka Li-ma O Maui. For further information call 808-665-9160.

54 Holes of Golf

On August 1st and 2nd a group of 12 golfers got to-gether and played 54 Holes at Kaanapali golf and Ka-palua Golf. Five of those players were from the Thayer family and for that reason we refer to this event as the “Thayer Event”. Like Matt Thayer, the organizer, said “It is fun to see the next generation

coming along and being part of the event.” This year marked the 9th consecutive year for this unique fundraiser and we look forward to celebrating the 10th one next year. A special thank you to all the participants and to Kapalua and Kaanapali Golf for their support of this event.

Fundraising

Pictured left to right: Tommy Hackett, Mark Thayer, Matt Thayer, Tom Thayer, Frank Hackett, Bryce Thayer, Shaun Thayer, Jimmy Jones

Birthdays

James Santiago July 6

Arlena Tallant July 7

Jonathan Hosaka July 9

Sarah Garbutt July 12

Tyrone Eldenhertz July 12

Nathan Rosberg July 17

Letty Sotoza-Borchers July 18

Lucy Golis July 23

Wadell Callahan July 29

Billy Tagay August 2

Dean Ireland August 2

Alan Fukuoka August 5

Ernesto Prado August 6

William Kaahanui August 10

Jonah Vierra August 11

Anthony Louis August 12

Joemar Dichoso August 18

Zenaida Baoit August 18

Hokulani Bailey August 24

Gail Valoroso August 27

Tina Vierra August 29

Larry Haramoto August 29

Rebecca Patague August 30

Crystal Nunes September 12

Paul Cabral September 13

Juan Granados September 27

Sam Cabalo September 30

Calling all witches, monsters and

ghost,

KaLima O Maui

will be your host!

Stop by or park your broomstick for a

Happy Halloween

Party Friday, October 24, 2014

The fun begins at 5:00pm and ends at 8:00pm

Kahului Community Center This is a FREE event. Please bring a MAIN DISH to share with

others.

Please RSVP with Barbara at 244-5502 or by email

Barbara@kalimaomaui.org By October 20, 2014

HUI Club News

By Barbara Kim-Cugal

Pack your bags and get ready to fly away to ViVa Las Vegas. The HUI Club will be going to Vegas February 11 thru February 15, 2015. Three nights and four days of exciting fun. Clients attending are Hoku Bailey, Michael Cabral, Jayson Harris, Dean Ireland, William Kaahanui,

Joe & Sally Keanini, Kanale Medeiros, Crystal Nunes & Jason Sugahara. If you are interested in attending the Vegas Tr ip with the Ka Lima O Maui HUI Club contact Barbara at 244-5502. Vaca-tions Hawaii is assisting us with travel accommodations.

Client Picnic

KaLima O Maui’s Annual Client Picnic was held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Kalama Park in Kihei. It was such a beautiful day, sun shining, birds singing and clients arriving to Kalama Park happy to have a picnic, eat some delicious food, play some games, swim, and socialize with their friends. The Annual Client picnic is an event that all of our clients love and participate in. We would like to thank everyone for coming and helping make this a great day. Looking forward to next year’s picnic.

HUI Club News

By Barbara Kim-Cugal

KA LIMA O MAUI

Cordially invites you to our

ANNUAL MEETING

&

THANKSGIVING AWARD LUNCHEON

“Enhancing Lives Through Self-Reliance”

Please join us for this special event in celebration of our

59th Year

Friday, November 21, 2014 at 11:30am

MEO Classrooms

RSVP: November 14, 2014

Call: 244-5502

The Grand Wailea and the Hyatt Regency Maui recently donated some used equipment to Ka Lima O Maui’s grounds keep-ing crew.

Many thanks to Jim Heid, Director of Landscaping at the Grand Wailea for donating a couple of string trimmers and back-pack blowers for our crews to use. Last year, they also donated a long bed electric utility vehicle, a riding mower and several golf carts. The long bed cart will be used to remove trash at Kanaha Beach Park and one of the golf carts is being used to maintain the Wailuku Police Station grounds.

Riding Mower Long Bed Cart w/new paint

From the West side, Ryne Ushigome, Director of Landscap-ing at the Hyatt Regency Maui donated a trencher and back hoe attachments. The attachments will fit onto the skid steer tractor that the Hyatt donated a few years ago. Ryne also donated a flail mower that has been put to good use!

Flail and Skid Steer Backhoe Attachment

A Big Mahalo

By Dan Honma

At the end of the month, the group also had the opportunity to visit the Assistant Dogs of Hawaii. There, they got to pet and groom the younger dogs and learn about the program. They also saw a video displaying the dogs’ ability to help others and a glimpse of a few beginner tricks the dogs started off with. We hope to continue visiting the dogs in the near future.

We are excited to have these great additions to our Waiver team!!!! We welcomed participant Tyrone Edelhertz in Au-gust. Tyrone is a talented artist who enjoys dancing hula, swimming, and work-ing in the yard. Tyrone is a huge American Idol and Ryan Seacrest fan!!

Staff additions this quarter were; Nancy Edelhertz and Jenie Espe-jo. Nancy, Tyrone’s mother is an RN and does volunteer work for Hospice. In her spare time she en-joys making collages, sewing, gar-dening, and writing.

Jenie is a massage therapist, beautician and mother of 3. On her spare time she enjoys singing, and swimming. Jenie has a true passion for helping people.

We are so happy to have Tyrone, Nancy, and Jenie on our team!!

Waiver

Submitted by Keri Pasion-Salas

Pictured Tyrone and Nancy Edelhertz

For the month of July, the group had an exciting out-ing to Makawao to watch the annual Rodeo and cele-brate the 4th of July! Yeehaw! They saw the pan-iolos of Maui in action. They enjoyed watching and

cheering for others during the calf roping!

In August, the group continued with their cooking classes. Every week the group rotates to be the chef of the day. The chef is the person who decides everything from choos-ing the recipe to desig-nating tasks to their fellow cooking class peers. Together they are able to cook yummy meals successfully!

In September, the waiver program had their first theatrical production lead by Eugene Perreira and Rhonda Whets-tine! Everyone en-joyed the fun and ex-citing spirits of the waiver program as they acted out the scenes of The Teen-age Mutant Ninja

Turtles! With the help and coordination of everyone, the play was given two thumbs up!

Waiver

Submitted by Keri Pasion-Salas

How to Succeed at Work

The How to Succeed at Work class uses games and other activi-ties to illustrate job performance and employment seeking skills. Pictured are Warren Pladera, Desiree Esperanza, Whitney Caba-ni, and Chester Santos-Bras playing a table game of Job Leads.

The class meets three days per week in a new classroom in the lower floor of the Cameron Center. The current session began on September 3rd and will conclude in December. At that time par-ticipants will be placed in community internships for four to eight weeks.

Classes up to now have included exploration of common work-place practices, effective workplace relationships and worker rights and responsibilities. The course is now transitioning into the job seeking phase including electronic searches, applications, resumes and interview skills.

Vocational & Work Adjustment Training Program

By John DeBlasio

Clients’ Picnic 2014