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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
 Posted - 02/23/2009 : 2:09:16 PM
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Concerning the Future of the Aloha Music Camps
Since our beginnings in 2000, the Aloha Music Camps have presented thirteen camps in three different locations. Participants have come from as far away as Japan, Europe and North America to study with the Beamer ‘ohana and some of Hawaii's best-loved kumu.
2008 brought tremendous challenges: the loss of our home on Moloka`i followed swiftly by the passing our dear kupuna, Aunty Nona Beamer. The current economic downturn and rising costs looked to finish off the camp for good. In spite of this, our February, 2009 camp at the Keauhou Beach Resort was an unqualified success, demonstrating the support of a large and committed group of fans.
Rather than shut down permanently, we are suspending operations to focus on restructuring. In short, like every other arts organization, the camps can no longer operate without underwriting from grants and individuals. As such, the Aloha Camps, llc, is currently in talks with the Mohala Hou Foundation, a non-profit corporation, to assume responsibility for the camps.
Until we know that the Aloha Camps will be able to move forward, we will not accept future reservations.
Thank you for your support and your patience. Please watch the website for updates-we'll try to post them monthly as news becomes available.
Imua!
Mark Kailana Nelson
Aloha Music Camps, llc
www.alohamusiccamp.com
For more information on the Mohala Hou Foundation, visit their website:
www.mohalahou.org
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2009 : 09:30:51 AM
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The Aloha Music Camps Will Continue!
After months of hard work and behind the scenes negotiations, we are please to announce that the Aloha Music Camps are resuming operations! We have partnered with a non-profit foundation to ensure financial stability so that the camps may continue to operate in 2010 and beyond. Keola Beamer will remain the artistic director, and I will stay on as administrator. You can expect the same great experience as before with the Beamer Family and Friends.
Our next camps will be in June 2010 and February 2011 on the wonderful Island of Hawaii.
Still lots to do; but I thought you would like to know. Many thanks for your support and patience.
Stay tuned.
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Mark Alan
Aloha
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2009 : 12:10:04 PM
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Great news!!!!!!!
I'll be starting the 'camp' fund today.....ooo, wait....I'll be on O'ahu next week, so I'll start saving after that.....
Mark Alan
aka: lei hat man |
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Prairie Star
Aloha
USA
12 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2009 : 2:04:00 PM
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Sweet!!! We'll be there!
Margaret & Tom |
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neeej
`Olu`olu
USA
643 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2009 : 7:51:28 PM
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--Jean S |
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Konabob
`Olu`olu
USA
928 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2009 : 8:12:44 PM
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Thanks for the great news, Mark. Dennis Lake, John and Hope Keawe, and myself are all looking forward to having the Aloha Camp back here in the Big Island!
Aloha,
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2009 : 9:39:50 PM
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WOOOOOHOOOOOO
I will sleep better tonight knowing the world is right again.
Julie |
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Earl
`Olu`olu
USA
504 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2009 : 06:16:52 AM
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| Wonderful news! We'll still be winter campers, so I guess we'll see you all in FEB 2011. |
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cwilson
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2009 : 11:59:26 AM
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Mark,
Great news. Mary and I will be there in June 2010.
Aloha, Clay
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NANI
Lokahi
USA
292 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2009 : 06:26:02 AM
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| YAAAAAAAAHOOOOOO now which camp do I start to save up for Feb 2011 makes the most sense BUT I do NOT want to wait that LONG well I will just have to wait and see IF I can manage to save AND convince my DARLING husband that I NEED to go to camp. Can not wait to see everyone again. Better get to strumming. |
"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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Ben
Lokahi
USA
122 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2009 : 1:51:40 PM
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What to do, what to do? AMC would be a great way to celebrate Jan's special birthday next June, but then she loves seeing the whales so much that February might be better. Maybe we'll have to see if doing both is a possibility.
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Mālama pono
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Edited by - Ben on 06/02/2009 1:52:03 PM |
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ahina
Aloha
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Posted - 06/03/2009 : 7:33:16 PM
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Yes, Yes, Yes
I exactly know where I want to be in June 2010:-))
Greetings from, Switzerland
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JeffC
Lokahi
USA
189 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2009 : 3:19:07 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Julie H
WOOOOOHOOOOOO
I will sleep better tonight knowing the world is right again.
Julie
Thought I would just quote Julie so I didn't have to figure out how to make the font bigger. The world IS right again 
Hope to see you all there! |
Jeff
Making Trout Country safe for Slack Key! |
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Larry Goldstein
Lokahi
267 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2009 : 4:31:09 PM
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I can't wait for the next camp. Life is too short being away from you all.
I don't know if Mahala Hou, www.mahalahou.org is supporting camp, but if you love Hawaiian culture, if you relate to Auntie Nona, this is a foundation worth considering.
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Michael MacLeod
Aloha
Canada
26 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2009 : 08:00:35 AM
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See you all in Feb 2011
Nuts! I'll be 60. I can't believe it! I won't believe it!
Michael and Jo. |
Michael MacLeod
The Acoustic Guitar, Calgary
www.acousticguitar.net |
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Daryl
Aloha
USA
28 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2009 : 10:32:52 AM
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Yeah Michael, that's the how I was looking at it. I'm 54 now and in Feb 2011 I'll be 56! But Susan and I will be there. Yes, life is too short.
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Future Aloha Camps?
