KKV Annual Retreat 2022

After a two year pandemic hiatus, KKV held its in-person Annual Retreat at Bishop Museum on Friday, October 28, 2022. KKV Staff from all departments were in attendance for the momentous occasion that also celebrated KKVʻs 50 years of service to the community.

Weʻd like to recognize the many hands that made this yearʻs retreat a huge success:

• Mahalo to the Annual Retreat Planning Hui: Michael Epp, Betty Bartolome, Darla Simeona, Diane Evans, Dr. Jason Hiramoto, Noelle Guarin, Pearl Sheck, Rena Winchester, Shar Paet and Uyanga Batzogs.

• Mahalo to our donors: Hawaii Coffee Company and KKV's Dental team.

• Mahalo to our Volunteers & Volunteer Staff for leading activities: Kanoa O'Connor & Jane Paia (Lei Making), Darla Simeona (Stamping), Bernice Musrasrik, Lalo Kalahele & Christen Oliveira (Staff Recognition Emcees), Allyson Ijima, Kuʻulei Freed & Kuʻuipo Gorospe (Story Catching), Toni Agustin, Dr. David Derauf, Jack Bala & Van Nakashima (First Aid Tent), Victoria Pun (Yoga), Uyanga Batzogs (Games), Mark Tang (Hula), Austin & KVIBE Team (KVIBE Bike), Jack & Erendira (Weightlifting), Uyanga & Shar (Wellness Kick-off), Lokai, Uncle Scotty Garlough, & Puni Jackson (Sound System & Projector), Cherish Mendaros, Darla Simeona, MCH Department, Diena Peterson & Pearl Sheck (Decorations), Noelle Guarin, Kaiulani Odom, Uyanga Batzogs, & Taryn Moreno (Food Service), Dr. Jason Hiramoto & Matt Oishi (Shave Ice), Jonathan Ragasa & Jack Bala (Planetarium), Mary Jane Antonio, Margarette Pagsisihan& Medical Team (Registration), Joey Gorospe (Set-up) and Pearl Sheck (Event Emcee).

Please enjoy a small selection of photos that capture the joy from that day. Photos courtesy of Diane Evans, Jasmin Nepormuceno, Kaʻōhua Lucas, and Shar Paet.