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2008 Ho‘opili Hou: Student Leadership Conference

January 24-26 at Kaua‘i Community College

Sponsored by Hawai‘i Association of Student Life Advisors (HASLA)

The 2008 Ho‘opili Hou Student Leadership Conference entitled “How Deep are your Roots” theme has been developed by students and staff advisors to give student leaders an opportunity to network with other colleges and universities, attend workshops and seminars to build your organizations.

"How Deep are your Roots". The roots of a tree or of a kalo, sustains life. We mature through our college experiences and the seed of knowledge grows within us as our roots take course. We begin to build our foundation and any future encounters that we experience, we draw from these roots to confirm whom we are and where we are going. This innate ability to draw from our roots is the conceptual process of drawing the fruit of our work. It is through the fruit of our work that we sustain the cycle of giving and receiving knowledge, wisdom and the ability to grow together while defining our own selves.

As student leaders and student life professionals, our goal is to build an atmosphere that enriches student lives and where their roots are being cultivated in a nourishing environment. Whether it is a workshop, academics or recreational activities, we provide these means for their individual growth toward maturity. It is through the introduction of college life to all students that we offer the opportunity of the cycle of giving and receiving knowledge, wisdom and understanding each other.

This conference is designed to be an intensive living-learning experience for student leaders like yourself. Sessions run throughout the day and evening. Participants will be investing time and student activity fee money to participate, so come prepared to spend your time developing skills to help you, your organization, and your campus.

How To Sign Up

Complete the attached Ho‘opili Hou conference registration form as well as the flight information form. Return all forms to the address noted by Friday, January 11, 2008: University of Hawai‘i Co-curricular Activities, ATTN: Jan Javinar, HASLA Treasurer 2465 Campus Road, CC208, Honolulu, HI 96822.

Cost

The registration fee of attending the the Ho‘opili Hou Conference on Kaua‘i is $200 per individual. This amount covers certain conference meals and refreshments and bus transportation (to/from Hotel to KCC and Hanalei Valley). The fee also covers the cost to participate in the Waipa ahupua`a activities and the Kaua‘i Team Challenge Program.

Each individual is responsible for air travel and hotel lodging costs at the Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort. The $200 registration fee may be partially or entirely paid by your organization. Please consult with your campus student organizations and/or staff advisors for more information.

Lodging

The Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort is located in Lihue approximately 4 miles north from the Lihue Airport, on 25 acres of ocean front property in the heart of Kaua‘i on the eastern Coconut Coast, and central to sightseeing activities, and shopping.

Kaua‘i Community College has negotiated affordable rates for our stay on Kaua‘i. Double beds are just $149 plus resort fee of $12.95 excluding taxes.

The resort fee includes: Polynesian Show/torch lighting ceremony nightly; coffee and tea service from 6-7 am daily at the Naupaka Terrace; in-room coffee and tea refills; in-room safe and local phone calls; in-room high speed internet; unlimited in/out valet services, manager’s cocktail hour nightly from 5-6 pm; and use of the Alolani Spa Fitness Center. We recommend that guests arrive at the hotel after 4:00 pm for check-in. Please note that check-out time is 12 noon.

Hotel reservations can be made through the Reservations Department at 1-888-805-3843, weekdays 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. You may also submit reservations by fax at (808)246-9085 (Please use attached hotel reservation form). In order to receive the conference rate, please identify yourselves as attending the Ho‘opili Hou: Student Leadership Conference “Block Code Leader.”

Hotel Reservation Form

Reservations must be made prior to Dec. 25, 2007 in order to obtain the group rate.

To see more information on the Hilton Kaua‘i Beach Resort please refer to www.hilton.com or call (808) 245-1955.

*Please note that if your room reservation quote is higher than $149, please contact Jodi Hashimoto-Omo – Convention Service Manager at (808) 246-5515 for assistance.

Transportation

A complimentary resort shuttle service to and from the Lihue Airport for individual arrivals is available. The shuttle runs on first come first served and demand basis. Upon arrival at the Lihue Airport and once all luggage is in the individual’s possession, guests may use the courtesy phone located at the information booth right outside of the baggage claim area for shuttle service.

Flight Information Form

Kaua‘i Team Challenge Inc. – Jan. 25, 2008

The Ho‘opili Hou Conference Planning team has arranged an exciting day-long activity with the Waipa ahupua‘a and Kaua‘i Team Challenge Inc. The program will focus on an outdoor experiential education that focuses on building leadership, teamwork and trust through an adventure based delivery.

You are expected to dress appropriately (e.g. casual attire that you can expect to get soiled and dirty) and wear comfortable hiking or tennis shoes as we will be participating in outdoors activities along with a low and high course program. In addition, all participants will be expected to sign a liability form to participate in the Kaua‘i Team Challenge activity.

Kaua‘i Team Challenge Welcome Letter

Kaua‘i Team Challenge Release of Liability