MAHALO
We extend our deepest thanks to all the individuals, organizations,
and businesses that contributeto the efforts and 
activities
of Kaua`i Monk Seal Watch Program. Your support
enables our success. Financial donations have been received locally, as well
as from individual supporters across the United States and Canada. As KMSWP
is an entirely volunteer organization, one hundred per cent of this money
directly funds our projects. Our heartfelt mahalo goes out to all donors,
each of whom is a partner in preserving this desperately endangered species
and its marine environment.
The following list of local KMSWP supporters is provided to
express our mahalo. In addition, we often receive requests from Kaua`i’s
visitors who would like to support businesses contributing to Hawaiian Monk
Seal conservation. Our response to each request makes clear that KMSWP is
in no way involved in any referral activity. The information below, to be
updated periodically, is available for all.
Mahalo for the existence of kauaimonkseal.com, by generously hosting our
site at no charge to Kaua`i Monk Seal Watch Program.
- New Kaua`i Internet owners (2003) Dona and
Jay Kokora
- Kaua`i Internet founder and former President
John Yamane
Mahalo to management at the following properties for providing
viewing guidelines for each guest room. An additional mahalo to the security
staffs at beachfront properties(Sheraton, Kiahuna, Hyatt) for their protective
efforts with rope barricades and signage. We are aware that additional properties
do participate. Please notify us at KMSWP@kauaimonkseal.com
if you wish to be included on our Mahalo page.
- Sheraton Kaua`i Resort.
- Kiahuna Plantation(Outrigger)
- Kiahuna(Castle)
- Hyatt Regency Kaua`i Resort and Spa
- Prosser Realty(Vacation rentals)
- Princeville Resort
PUBLICATIONS
Mahalo to the editors and publishers of the following visitor
publications for the donation of complimentary space for viewing guidelines
as well as general Hawaiian Monk Seal information.
- 101 Things To Do-Kaua`i (every issue)
- Kaua`i Magazine (when space available)
- This Week Kaua`i (when space available)
- Kaua`i Gold (when space available)
RADIO
Mahalo for invaluable assistance in development and broadcast of the recent
seal watch radio spot.
- Jim Carrol, Regional Sales Director-Travelhost Radio
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Mahalo to the following businesses for financial contributions.
Mahalo to the owners, management, staff, and crews for weekly,
complimentary passage to the Na Pali coast during March and April of 2003. You
afforded us the opportunity to successfully monitor and tag the HMS pup born
there February 2003.
Mahalo to the following individuals for the creation of a monk
seal informational rack card.
- Bob and Stephanie Butler(Captain Sundown)
- Toni Marie Davis(Activities Owners Association)
- Gregg Horie(Maui’s Printing Co-op)
- Steve Mitchell(Tradewind Graphics)
Mahalo for ongoing printing at reduced cost of materials related to KMSWP’s
elementary school education program and beach watch activities during birth
events.
- A Unique Array—Donald Carty
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Mahalo to the following organizations and businesses for
generous advice, moral support, and publicity.
- Po`ipu Beach Resort Association
- Kaua`i Visitors Bureau
- Hawai`i Hotel Association
- The Garden Island Newspaper
- Kauaiworld.com
- Kaua`i County Lifeguards
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A special mahalo to all local citizens and businesses who participated in our
two beach watches during the birth events of 2000 and 2001.As the numbers of
contributions are too numerous to mention, we would like to convey our heartfelt
appreciation to everyone who gave time, food, beverages, and supplies.
