Pelekikena’s Message

ALOHA MAI KĀKOU!

Wahi pana.

Kaupō is our special place, it is our Wahi pana. Many of our kūpuna perpetuated stories of their Aloha for Kaupō through mele (song) and mo‘olelo (story). Today, we have that same opportunity to carry on that Kuleana (responsibility) to Mālama (care for) our Kaupō with Aloha.

Me ka nani a‘o Kaupō, the beauty of Kaupō! That beauty is a reflection of our community. To the ‘ohana who have been in Kaupō for many generations, Mahalo (Thank you) and to those who chose to make Kaupō their home, Welina (Welcome)!

Over the years, our community shared a common goal and agreed it was vital for our Kaupō community to have a place to gather. This place would give our community the opportunity to celebrate and perpetuate the history, traditions, and stories of Kaupō! Through many shared ideas, healthy conversations, and opportunities, the idea of restoring the old Kaupō School was born!

It took the resilience of our Kaupō community to be steadfast and to keep our best feet forward as we navigated through years on this Wa‘a, together! Today, Kaupō Community Resource Center is a reality!

KCAI President Makalapua Kanuha

It took the resilience of our Kaupō community to be steadfast...as we navigated ‘‘ through years on this Wa‘a, together!

Although this journey took years, I am proud to inform our community that soon, we will celebrate the “Grand Opening” of our Kaupō Community Resource Center.

Let us continue to live the spirit of Aloha for Kaupō, the way our kūpuna loved Kaupō!

‘O wau me ka ha‘aha‘a,

Makalapua Kanuha President, Kaupō Community Association, Inc.