Are you aware of the newly formed (Summer 2012) Alliance of Maui Community Associations? Your KCA, has joined that other KCA (Kula), Waikapu, Makawao, Olinda, Ahu Moku o Maui, Haiku, Hui Pono ‘Ike Kanawai, O Waihe’e Ma Community Association and Cultural Center and Waihe’e Community organizations to try to unify our efforts to effect change & express suggestions and problems for solutions, at monthly meetings at Kaunoa Center. Last evening’s meeting (12/17/12) from 6:00-8:00 PM was the final “third Monday of the month” meeting for this year, and due to holiday, the first two meeting of 2013 will be on the second Monday (1/14 and 2/11/13.) Former Big Island mayor Harry KimIMG_3463.JPG was an honored guest, specifically addressing”Act 97,” passed by the state ledge, while former County Information Officer Mahina Martin (our guest on 1/15/13) addressed “Act 55.” The first portion of the meeting was devoted to Kuleana water rights by regular participant Johanna Kamaunu of Hui Pono ‘Ike Kanawai in Waihe’e. Feel free to join us in 2013.