General Manager’s Corner
ALOHA OCC ‘OHANA, First and foremost, a huge MAHALO to Emily Porter, our outgoing Club President.
that their contributions will bring valuable insight to our Club’s ongoing success. On the staff side, please join me in congratulating our 2024 Employee of the Year, Jimi Wilson, from the Beach Services Department! Jimi’s unwavering work ethic, dedication to his team, and outstanding service to our members have set him apart. His heroic lifesaving efforts during two separate rescues last year are a testament to his skill, composure, and commitment to the safety of our community. Jimi, we are incredibly proud to have you as part of our OCC ‘ohana—thank you for all you do! As we move forward in 2025, our Operations Team is focused on building upon past successes while embracing new initiatives and enhancements that will continue to elevate the Club experience. We remain committed to supporting the Strategic Plan and the Board’s strategic initiatives, ensuring that OCC continues to be the place we all know and love—both now and for future generations. Lastly, and most importantly, thank you to our members. Your support, engagement, and love for the Club make everything we do possible. Here’s to another year of great achievements together!
Emily has been an incredible leader, a strong and steady voice, and a true champion for both our members and employees. Her guidance has been instrumental in balancing several major projects the Club undertook in 2024. From navigating complex initiatives to ensuring our Club continues to thrive, Emily’s impact has been nothing short of exceptional. Her contributions to the 2025
Strategic Plan and the Athletic Strategic Plan have set the stage for a strong future. We are grateful for her five years of service on the Board and are excited for all she will help the Board accomplish in her final year. Thank you, Emily! As we bid farewell to one President, we warmly welcome another—Art Mallet, our incoming President. Art brings an infectious energy, a deep passion for our Club, and a vision for the Club that I am truly eager to help bring to life. His leadership will undoubtedly keep the momentum going, and I look forward to working alongside him to further strengthen and improve all that makes OCC special. A heartfelt thank you also goes to Curt DeWeese for his dedicated service on the Board of Directors. While he may be stepping away from the Board, we are fortunate that he will continue sharing his expertise as part of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, ensuring that our Club remains well-maintained and ready for generations to come. Likewise, we express our gratitude to Dave Shoji for his years of service and contributions to the Board. Curt and Dave, your insights and presence will be missed around the Board Room table, and we wish you both the very best! With transitions come fresh perspectives, and we are thrilled to welcome Amy Woodward and Chris Deuchar to the Board of Directors. We are confident
Mahalo nui loa,
Tyler Roukema General Manager, Chief Operating Officer Outrigger Canoe Club
6 AMA | MARCH / APRIL 2025
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