May 2023
*the Surfside News, has been transformed to the Surfside ‘Ohana News – Promoting Inclusivity at Makaha Surfside.
The Makaha Surfside By-Laws currently state that only owners may serve on Board Appointed Committees. Due to this, the previous Newsletter Committee has been disbanded and the interested members have reformed as the Community News Collective, a private group dedicated to increasing transparency and accountability from the governing body and management agency of Makaha Surfside.
Nani Nui (“Most Beautiful”) Sunset Photo Contest
Submit your best Makaha Surfside sunset photo!
Have your image featured in the next edition of the Surfside News! (this contest is closed)
Building Community
This newsletter is for sharing information and supporting residents and owners of Makaha Surfside.
E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!
Long live the Hawaiian language!
LOKOMAIKAʻI: [loko·maikaʻi] (lō’-kŏ-mā’i-ka’i)
pronounced loh-koh-mah-ee-kah-ee
From the words loko = character, disposition, heart, feelings inside one; and maikai`i = good. To feel and act kindly towards others, merciful, generous, gracious and humane. Lokomaika’i is a Hawai’ian word that means “to always act with generosity and kindness toward others” It is an extension of aloha and love.
I loko o ko mākou ʻohana Surfside, makemake mākou e mālama kekahi i kekahi me ka lokomaikaʻi. Translation: In our Surfside family, we want to treat each other with kindness.
Susan’s Social Corner
The Wai’anae Coast Aikido & Movement Center offers regular schedule of Aikido Mondays to Fridays for children, teens and adults. Please call Xavier at (808) 202-6171 or Louise at (808) 462-1118. It is located at 84-1210 Kaulaili St. Makaha. Just go up Makaha Valley road and take the second left. You’ll then see it’s the first
address on the left. Learn self- defense, self- awareness , and much more.
Now, also at the ‘dojo’ are classes for the public on Saturday mornings at 10AM to 11AM. They are Fitness Classes for a Healthier Mind and Body. The cost is $10 per class or by donation. Come enjoy yourself.
Another opportunity at this location is on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30PM to 6:30PM. It’s Sufi Dance Class! It’s led by Makaha Surfside resident Kaye. Next classes are May 4th and May 18th. Payment by donation. Enjoy upbeat music while doing free-flow and guided movements including colorful scarves.
New find: Yoga on Sundays 9AM to 10AM. Yoga with Kurt. On the beach in back of Makaha Cabanas. Pay by donation. There’s a bit of a walk from the street to the beach (on the public alleyway) hence bring a towel or lighter weight material than usual yoga mat (my recommendation) . You can reach Kurt at (209) 485-8344 with any questions but just show up, ya know. It’s worth the effort.
Yoga on Beach at Surfside in front of building A. Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30AM to 9:30AM. By donation. Beautiful view of Lahilahi as you practice. Teacher Louise. (808) 462-1118, just show up. Bring your companion animal if you like. Louise brings hers.
Wai’anae Public Library has an Adult Book Club monthly. This month it’s only once -on Zoom on May 24th- to read a book by Barbara Kingsolver at 6:00PM to 7:30PM instead of both Zoom and in-person as usual. Wow, there are a number of exciting events there soon. This May there’s a Corn Lei Workshop on the 3rd and a Container Gardening workshop on May 13th 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Call the library at (808) 697-7868 for more info.
OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY May 26 ~ High School GRADUATION: Waianae May 19th at sunset & Nanakuli May 20th
House Rules Highlight
Animals on the Property
MSS has an active No Pet Policy, excluding service/support animals and those owner units grandfathered in prior to 02/09/2018. Please be a courteous resident and ensure you are following the current pet policy.
- Cats & Dogs must be microchipped and wear a MSS ID tag at all times when on property
- Animals are only allowed in common areas when coming to or leaving the property
- Retractable leashing is prohibited & a regular leash may be no longer than 6ft.
- All dogs are not allowed to use the restroom anywhere on the property.
- Animal waste must be cleaned immediately to avoid fines
Photo credit: Paul Graves
Safety First – Hurricane Season
Hurricanes and power outages can be disruptive and dangerous, but there are steps you can take to prepare for them. The list of Oahu Hurricane Shelters has recently been reduced by the City & County from 121 to just 38 possible shelters. In case you’re stuck in a storm away from home here are the local shelters closest to the Westside:
- Makaha – Kamaile Academy PCS: 85-180 Ala Akau St
- Nanakuli Elementary: 89-778 Haleakala Ave
- Nanakuli High and Intermediate: 89-980 Nanakuli Ave
- Kapolei High: 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
- Waipahu High: 94-1211 Farrington Hwy
If you haven’t already done so, assemble an emergency kit. Your kit should include food, water, first-aid supplies, a flashlight, batteries, a radio, and other essential items. For more information form the State Department of Emergency Management visit www.honolulu.gov/dem
Property Projects & Construction
Plan ahead for these events and access disruptions
Major Projects:
- B building spalling in progress
- B building rain gutter after the spalling
- C building spalling & rain gutters (TBD)
- Guard shack renovation in planning phase
Rodent Treatment every 2nd Wednesday of the Month
Pest Treatment every other 2nd Wednesday of the Month
PLEASE do not feed any animals from your lanai or elsewhere on the property! This actually causes more expensive pest control measures and breeds disease.
In House Projects:
Employee Breakroom (currently in renovation)
Weight room (next project 2024)
CONTACT the OFFICE for exact spalling dates by unit
(808) 696-6991 office@makahasurfside.net
MSS Connections
by AOAO President, Pam Briece
This has been a spring of discovery and learning to work together, as a new board, for the betterment of the association. Technology is the key word in my mind. We still continue to work out the “kinks” in the new hybrid system of Board Meetings.
- Having the opportunity to have both
in-person and Zoom meetings has catapulted us to the 21st century. Being able to attend from anywhere modern technology can reach has allowed more owners to become more actively involved. - The new and improved website makes communication much easier. As we move forward I
implore you to register on the website so you can receive the newest information and news. - The board is also working on what it will take to update our technology in the office and security to make it safer, protected, and current.
SOS – Support Our Surfside
Aloha MSS Owners; there are many ways to get involved in your AOAO. You can attend the bi-monthly Board meetings, serve on an AOAO committee, volunteer your time to help with community projects, or contact the MSS Board with your ideas and concerns [all via our new website].
MSS Committees: Newsletter, Community Outreach / Quorum, House Rules/Fines, and the Reserve Study.
We are always looking for new members with a variety of skills and interests to help us make our community a better place. Please use the website or let the office know if you’re interested in joining. www.makahasurfside.net
Celebrations! ~ Hoʻolauleʻa!
We are welcoming submissions for our newsletter to share your good news and celebrations happening in our community. This could include anything from birthdays and anniversaries to new babies, job promotions or special community events. If you have a celebration to share, please send us the following :
- Your name & unit number
- The date of the celebration
- The type of celebration
- A short [20 words max.] description of the celebration
All appropriate submissions will be shared with the MSS community in our next on-line newsletter and as space allows in the print version.
Thank you for sharing your good news!
Writers ~ Mea kākau
Do you have something to share with the MSS Community? We are looking for
contributors to our newsletter. We welcome articles on a variety of topics, approx. 200 word maximum, may be edited for grammar and content. Submissions also welcomed for the Surfside Calendar of Events! Join the MSS Newsletter Committee or just submit something for us to include in the next news letter.
Submission Due by the 20th of each month.
by TEXT (707) 340-5786 or
Don’t be a Stranger!
Explore new connections and build our online community at MSS.
Join the private Facebook community group
MSS Owners & Tenants Facebook Group
Visit the MSS website and tell your fellow owners to sign up for important notifications. You can also submit items for the meeting agendas, report issues, update contact details or submit applications. www.makahasurfside.net
SECURITY (808) 696-6991
OFFICE HOURS 8:00AM-5:00PM weekdays
To Report Issues in our Neighborhood: call 311
Office of Housing: (808) 768-4675
email: gov.homelessness@hawaii.gov
Employee of the Quarter
***DID YOU KNOW?***
Every quarter Makaha Surfside recognizes and rewards one of its hard working employees!
In our next issue we will learn……
- What is the criteria for someone to be chosen as the employee of the quarter?
- How are they selected and by whom?
- When was the last employee of the quarter selected?
- When will the next one be chosen?
- Who were the employees of the quarter for 2022?
Our next issue will include an interview with the first chosen employee of the quarter of 2023!!
About this publication:
[For this issue ONLY] This newsletter is a collaborative effort between the Makaha Surfside [MSS] staff, owners, residents, and Board of Directors [BOD]. Any views expressed within are those of the individual author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the MSS BOD or the MSS community. The MSS BOD is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all residents, and we do not endorse any views that are discriminatory, hateful, or harmful. The content contained in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. MSS is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the information contained in this newsletter; and reserves the right to make changes to the information it contains without notice. MSS is not responsible for schedule changes or cancellations of listed events. If you have any questions or concerns about the content of this newsletter, please contact the MSS Board of Directors at bod@makahasurfside.net