Aloha!
The Lahaina Tutoring Project is an organization here in Maui that consists of volunteers from the community who tutor the elementary, middle, and high school children around Lahaina.
My fellow PFEE.org members and I decided to put on a fundraiser to help raise money for this inavluable cause. It was a great success!
More info: http://www.alohapotts.com/lahaina-tutoring-project/2013/08/
Lahaina Tutoring Project receives $21,000 from Aina Nalu Fundraiser
August 20, 2013 – Lahaina, Maui
The Aina Nalu Wine & Silent Auction Fundraiser, held on May 25 and sponsored by People for Educational Equality, Lahaina Town Action Committee and others, was a huge success by all measures. Today the Tutoring Project received $21,000 as a result of the fundraiser and private donations. Attendees of the May event enjoyed a wonderful evening with friends, pupus, wine, live entertainment by Sam Ahia, and a huge silent auction in a beautiful setting around Aina Nalu’s infinity pool.
The event was held at the Pavilion on Aina Nalu, 660 Wainee Street, Lahaina. The decorations were elegant and the ambience was perfect for a night of mingling, and most importantly, giving!
Waiters passed around pupus provided by Betty’s Beach Café,
Pioneer Inn, Take Home Maui, CJs Deli, Lahaina Yacht Club,
Fleetwood’s, The Bakery, Koa’s Seaside Grill, and Ono Gelato, as well as committee members Debbie Arakaki, Liz May, Connie Stevenson, Cathy Kampstra and PFEE board member, Flo Wiger.
There was an impressive array of wines from all over the world, donated by local businesses and individuals. Many chose to sample and drink their wine from the commemorative wine glass they were given upon entry to the event. For those who preferred a different kind of beverage, Maui Brewing Company donated an assortment of locally brewed beers.
The Lahaina Complex After School Tutor Project, founded by Richard and Pat Endsley of Lahaina over 13 years ago, helps students in the four public schools of West Maui to increase literacy and comprehension in various subjects and to build self confidence, self–esteem and leadership qualities. The project has no regular source of funding, is staffed with all volunteer tutors, and provides bus service and snacks, annual curriculum, and incentives for students.
Richard and Pat Endsley, along with Lee and Barbara Potts, offer their thanks to all the donors, volunteers, and attendees.
Richard said that he was "overwhelmed at the amount of talent displayed by the volunteers and Fundraiser Committee members. They are a wonderful team!"
"We could not have had such an outstanding fundraiser event without your incredible support!! We are so blessed to have so many people who care about the education of our keiki and our tutoring project. A huge mahalo to all of you," said Pat of the volunteers.
Liz May of AAAAA Rent a Space in Lahaina said that her efforts as a committee member were "A true labor of love benefitting education. I believe [this fundraiser is] one of the best causes in our community."
Lee & Barbara Potts are planning another aina nalu fundraiser in May of 2015 (every other year) for the tutoring project, and they support the project on an ongoing basis through donations and volunteer tutoring. If you are interested in donating to this important project that benefits hundreds of public school children and their families in West Maui every year, you can donate online at http://www.razoo.com/story/Lahaina-Tutoring-Program or www.pfee.org or you can mail a donation to People for Educational Equality, c/o Barbara Potts, 180 Dickenson St. #217, Lahaina, HI 96761.
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