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EVENTS AND NEWS
The Kaua'i Health and Wellness Association (KHWA) Executive Committee is:
Char Ravelo - President - Fran Becker - Secretary - Francesco Garripoli - Chairman
The KHWA is growing and strengthening with each meeting
we've been having. Mahalo to all our dedicated Members who attend! Our committees have been meeting throughout the month at various locations,
with each committee working to build the core strength of our association while strategizing policy,
future events, member benefits, and all that makes a non-profit membership organization a successful
community service.
8th Annual Inspiration Kaua'i Wellness Expo - Malama kou kino, e na ohana, e na aina
February 11 & 12, 2012
This exciting two-day event promotes Kaua'i's Health and Wellness Industry (HWI). To complement the 100 vendors and exhibitors, this year we include the implementation of Kaua'i's Island Wide Health Vision: Malama kou kino, e na ohana, e na aina - Take care of yourself, your family and the land. Experience100 exhibitors, 30 speakers from Hawaii and worldwide fostering growth and economic stability for Kaua'i's HWI.
Motivational Speakers and the latest wellness modalities: eastern and western medicine, complementary care, wellness programs, and spirtutal growth, massage, accupressure, nutrition, spiritual awakening, chi gong, yoga, abundance workshops and more.
Extensive Publicity! Inspiration Magazne & OC 16 TV Show, Kaua’i Festivals Website, Garden Island News,For Kauai, Mid-Week, KONG, FM 97 Radio, KKCR, Hearbeat of Kauai, HawaiiHealthGuide.com, Holistic-Hawaii.com and more.
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Keynote Speaker:
Chungliang Al Huang - Master Tai Chi Instructor, Author, and inspiring presenter
Date: February 11-12, 2012
Time: Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Kaua’i War Memorial Convention Hall
4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, Kaua’i HI 96766 |
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2012 Inspiration Kaua'i Wellness Expo moves to high gear
Aloha!
The Kauai Wellness Expo is traditionally held on the last full weekend of January. There has been a date change and I'd like to give everyone advanced notice to mark your calendars - the 8th Annual Kauai Wellness Expo will be held on February 11-12, 2012 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Center.
This year's theme is "Malama kou kino" translates to "Take care of your body" from the Kauai Island Wide Health Vision:
Malama kou kino, e na ohana, e na aina
Take care of yourself, your family and the land
Francesco has secured for us an incredible guest speaker who will present at the Expo on Saturday, Feb 11 - Chungliang Al Huang. Chungliang is a superior Tai Ji master and founder and President of the Living Tao Foundation. His mission to empower others mirrors our own and you will be delighted by his heartfelt energy and beautiful life changing message to the world.
"Chungliang captures the East/West perspective which is honoring Chinese/Asian culture and Western. He does his calligraphy on stage as he tells great stories about health and culture and how young the Chinese are embracing the West and rediscovering their own culture... while the West is embracing China. This is a good, healthy message - especially from a Tai Chi Master who is very humble. " ~ Francesco Garripoli.
Tell your friends of Tai Chi, Qigong, Aikido and other forms of spiritual martial arts about Chungliang's upcoming visit and interactive workshop incorporating audience participation. Stay tuned for details about his presentation and workshop at the Expo, you won't want to miss him. Visit his website www.livingtao.org. Mahalo Francesco!
Early registration officially ends on November 1. Attached is the registration form with an Early Registration offering to KHWA active members and last year's Expo exhibitors. Take advantage of signing up early for a discount and your preferred location.
Sponsorship packages will be available, they include extensive promotions for your business. Let us know if you're interested in joining the Kauai Wellness Expo Sponsor Team.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Char
Char Ravelo
President
KHWA Announces a great new offering - Our Member Directory!
The Kauai Health and Wellness Association announces it's first Member Directory... an awesome member benefit and service to our community. Sponsored in part by the County of Kaua`i, the directory will help KHWA members reach out into the public in a fresh, new way. Designed both for local residents as well as visitors to Hawaii, the KHWA Member Directory show the vast array of health-related services offered by our members. Contact us at info@kauaihwa.org to get your copy.
...and yes, that photo on our Home Page is KHWA President Char Ravelo with Member Roger Jacobs holding the awesome new wooden Directory display racks that he designed. It's really classy and would grace the top of any concierge desk or reception counter very well. Contact us if you would like one for your business or if you know a good place to have one delivered - packed with Directories of course! Thank you Roger for being one of our many active members... |
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KHWA in the news!
The following article appeared in the Garden Island News on Kauai. Reprinted with permission. Thanks to www.kauaiworld.com for your support!
Health and wellness industry encouraged to expand focus
By Blake Jones - The Garden Island
Published: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:39 AM HST
Business leaders addressed the Kauai Health and Wellness Association Thursday, offering tips to members on how to better market their businesses.
Speaking about the industry’s interaction with visitors, Kauai Visitors Bureau Executive Director Sue Kanoho said great customer service is the best advertisement for any business, though marketing the industry in national travel publications can’t hurt.
A recent study commissioned by the bureau and conducted by SMS Research found that 97 percent of visitors surveyed said their visit to Kauai provided relaxation and rejuvenation.
Only 38 percent said their visit was motivated by a wellness experience, which leaves room for growth, Kanoho said.
She encouraged the group to petition the state tourism agency, the Hawaii Visitors Bureau, to get on board with health and wellness as an attraction for the islands.
Health and wellness is one of the county Office of Economic Development’s six industry clusters targeted for growth.
The office’s executive director, Beth Tokioka, said all indications point to rising jobs that are often high-paying.
According to Tokioka, the industry is big in numbers but doesn’t have a collective voice for advocacy. She encouraged the group to join the Kauai Health and Wellness Association and help it become a vehicle for networking, marketing and advocacy for their common needs.
Finally, Kauai Chamber of Commerce President Randy Francisco told the group that health and wellness practitioners are part of the business community and should see themselves as such.
On Kauai, the chamber’s membership includes 62 percent small businesses with 10 or fewer people. He encouraged the industry to be involved in the community
“Part of positive business practices is being an advocate and having a voice in your community,” Francisco said.
Kauai Health and Wellness Association President Char Ravelo agreed, telling the group that now is the time to step outside of the industry’s bubble and reach a wider demographic.
“We need to speak to those who are standing outside looking in wondering what we’re doing,” she said.
Original article can be viewed at:
http://kauaiworld.com/articles/2008/09/21/business/bus02.txt
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