KKV Annual Retreat

KKV staff members enjoy a fun & relaxing day at the annual all-staff retreat. Photo courtesy of KKV Communications.

That’s another successful retreat in the books! On Friday, October 27th, KKV held its annual all-staff retreat at the John A. Burns Hall at Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial. The annual retreat is a day for staff to relax, have fun, and get to know each other. The day was filled with fun activities, like basketball, volleyball, lomilomi, kokedama, yoga, karaoke, and a poetry workshop. There was also delicious food, games, prizes, and entertainment.

  • Mahalo to our annual retreat planning committee: Michael Epp, Dr. Jason Hiramoto, Lalo Ishiki-Kalāhele, Darla Simeona, Cherish Mendaros, Christian Marquez, Cassandra Chee, Kauʻi Onekea, Jodel Rona, John Aurelio, and Pearl Sheck.

  • Mahalo to our volunteers and volunteer staff for leading activities:

    • Shave ice booth: Dr. Jason Hiramoto & the Dental Department

    • Sound system: Hoʻoulu ʻĀina

    • Emcees: Bernice Musrasrik & Lalo Ishiki-Kalāhele

    • Food set-up, service, & clean-up: Roots & Hoʻoulu ʻĀina

    • Yoga & Meditation: Victoria Pun

    • Poetry workshop: Travis Thompson

    • Kokedama: Cherish Mendaros

    • Other outdoor games: Jodel Rona, Lalo Ishiki-Kalāhele, & Darla Simeona

    • Lomilomi: Hawaiʻi Massage Clinic

    • Photobooth: Infinity Parties

    • Transportation: Youth Services for allowing the use of their van, & Joel Tome for driving

    • Photo slideshow: Shar Paet & Communications Team

    • Department performances: Roots, Behavioral Health, Medical, Nutrition, Hui Hoaka, Maternal Child Health, Youth Services, Dental, & Elder Care

    We also wanted to give a big mahalo to all the volunteers and that came early to help set up and man the sign-in table, and to those who stayed late to help clean up!

    All photos courtesy of KKV Communications