General Manager’s Corner
ALOHA OCC ‘OHANA! Hard to believe that just a few days ago the Club hosted its 101st Lū‘au. Mahalo to the Lū‘au Committee for the incredible job they did putting on another great event!
Every detail was accounted for, and you created a lū‘au that brought us all together and provided memo- ries that will last a lifetime! From the flowers brought over from the neighbor islands, to the beautiful- ly decorated food stations, to the music that had us dancing the night away. Large Club events like the lū‘au, participating in Club athletics, and ease of access to the beach and ocean are just a few of the
ATHLETICS Our paddling program is back in full swing. As you read this, we will just be a couple of weeks away from the first regatta of the season. Every member that I have spoken with in our paddling community says that paddling Novice B (first year paddlers) is one the best experience of their lives. If you are even a little interested, give it a try! Contact our Athletic Director Matt Tanigawa. If you have a new surfboard or OC-1, inquire with Beach Services about the storage options. If not, inquire about the Club’s Quiver Program, which allows you to take out the Club’s OC-1’s and OC-2’s after being certified. Did you know Beach Volleyball was created at the Outrigger Canoe Club? As such, we encourage all members to grab a couple of friends and hit the sand courts. Before doing so, just be sure to reserve a court on the OCC website. Plus, the newly expanded fitness centers are fully equipped to handle all of your fitness needs, including a personal trainer. Or, if yoga is your thing, join a class on Tuesdays and/or Fridays on the Koa Lanai, just feet from the ocean! Inquire with the Beach Services team to get signed up. The Club is always looking to improve on our already great list of amenities. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please feel free to shoot me an email or drop my office, I’d love to hear from you.
reasons to belong to the Outrigger. The when and how members use the Club may be different for everyone, but one thing is for certain: the Club has a lot to offer everyone. Here are just a few of the amenities the Club has to offer: RECIPROCAL CLUBS The Club has reciprocal arrangements with over 80 Clubs around the world. From the Tokyo American Club, to the Balboa Bay Yacht Club, to the New York Athletic Club and everything in between. Valerie Davis and the House Committee have carefully crafted a world class list of reciprocal Clubs that our members can enjoy while traveling. Learn more about the latest one in Vancouver on page 26. SPECIAL EVENTS The Club executed 945 events in 2022. Think lū‘au’s, Easter egg hunts, Keiki Christmas, Wine Dinners, Steak Fry’s, 4th of July, Wine and Paint events, Reading ’Riggers, Stew and Rice, Super Bowl parties, cribbage tournaments, bridge, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and so much more—if you can describe it, we will create it! If you are interested in celebrating a special occasion or hosting a private function here, please contact Wayne Larrow or Jhasmine Sacro in the Club’s catering department.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
My very best,
Tyler Roukema, General Manager
6 AMA | MAY / JUNE 2023
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