MAUI VOICES
“I feel shaped in-part, as a person, by my lifelong friendships— many of which started on the beach at the OCC. Maybe because of that, arriving at the Club feels a bit like home.“
Sheila Haynes
Domie Gose stands alongside Kahu Kordell Kekoa at this year’s canoe blessing.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. I was born and raised on O‘ahu and grew up in Kahala with three sisters. We had the run of the whole neigh- borhood and beach during a time that was much simpler. I am now a moth- er of three daughters and a son, and a full-time attorney practicing in fam- ily court.
I have been a member since I was 10 years old, so for 46 years as I write this. I am currently a spousal member after being on the losing end of a Jan Ken Po game that decided who would resign their full membership. I am still smarting over that one. What’s been your favorite OCC memory so far? My favorite OCC memory is real- ly a mash-up of summers spent at OCC Summer Fun, longboarding at Tongg’s and Old Man’s, lounging around on the catamarans fronting the Club, eating French fries with melted cheese and bowls of ice-milk with malt at the Snack Bar, sneak- ing into the boardroom to cool off in the AC, and paddling with lifelong friends on many crews over the years (especially the Macfarlane Regattas). I suppose my most fruitful memory is meeting my husband (who was a brand-new member) on the Hau Ter- race at the Fourth of July party.
What sports or activities have you participated in — either currently or during your time with OCC ? I grew up playing soccer, running track, and paddling. As an adult, I have been an avid runner, spent many years doing CrossFit, and after a 32-year hiatus, I recently returned to paddling, now at Hawaiian Canoe Club. How has your experience with OCC shaped you — as an athlete, team- mate, or person? I feel shaped in-part, as a person, by my lifelong friendships—many of which started on the beach at the OCC. Maybe because of that, arriv- ing at the Club feels a bit like home. The Club is still our favored meet-up spot and an easy place to head into solo for impromptu fun—as you will surely run into a friend. The OCC will always hold a special place in my heart because my father’s ashes were spread in the ocean there, and the Hau Terrace is one of the most beau- tiful spots to toast him.
What is your connection to Maui?
My husband [James] was born and raised on Maui and always intended to return to work in his family’s busi- nesses. Although I knew I would miss O‘ahu, Maui was an easy sell as a long- term plan, and we settled in Upcoun- try Maui to raise our family. How long have you been a member of the OCC, and what brought you to the Club? My mother has been a member since she was ten years old, so we spent a lot of time at the Club. We grew up at the beach watching my father, Ken, pad- dle for many years, and my mother, Barbara—now a Life Member—served for decades in many capacities for the Club, including as past president.
What’s your perfect day on Maui?
Member Sheila Haynes soaks in the serenity at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows, surrounded by 27 acres of tropical gardens along world-renowned Kā‘anapali Beach.
Getting out into the ocean or the mountains for adventure with family, friends, and our dog Murphy.
14 AMA | September/October 2025
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