A while back, I sent out some emails to businesses in Hawaii. I entitled the emails, “A Request of Aloha.” In the emails, I explained that our Hui (Club) was having our 4th Annual Mini-Luau and that we needed donations for door prizes. These donations would be really special if we had some Hawaii-related items/products.

“The Spirit of Aloha” donors who responded were outstanding!! This is one reason of many I am so proud to be part of such a giving culture. The responses I received made it so easy to appreciate “The Spirit of Aloha.”

As in the past, our Luau was a great success – ono food, great entertainment, wonderful raffle prizes, companionship, etc. I would like to especially thank these following people/businesses who responded to my emails:

County of Kauai Christina Konno	http://kauaifestivals.com
The Mountain Apple Company Noelani	http://mountainapplecompany.com
Bess Press Richard Oka	http://www.besspress.com
Aloha Shoyu Company Gerda Tom	http://alohashoyu.com
Coffees of Hawaii Albert Boyce	http://www.coffeesofhawaii.com
Canada, France, Hawaii Telescope Dr. Jean-Charles Cuillandre	http://www.cfht.hawaii.edu/HawaiianStarlight
John Keawe John & Hope Keawe	http://johnkeawe.com
Bishop Museum	http://bishopmuseum.org

Please visit the above websites when shopping for Christmas, birthdays, etc. They supported our Hui so we can show appreciation by supporting them.

Mahalo once more to all for sharing “The Spirit of Aloha.”

Laurie Gregory, akamai_wahine@hotmail.com
Hui Lima Kokua, Hawaii Club of Ventura