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Discovery Harbour is one of the southern most communities in the United States. Off highway 11, it is located 60 miles south from Kona International Airport, 30 miles from Volcanoes National Park, and 60 miles from the town of Hilo. Because of its location and altitude (around 950 feet above sea level), the climate is mild with temperatures ranging between 70 degrees in the winter to 86 degrees in the summer. The trade winds beginning early afternoon keep the temperature at a very comfortable level.
Wake up to the smell of fresh air and a magnificent sunrise every single morning. Enjoy cloud formations that are unusual and beautiful. Know you are within driving distance to the clearest, warmest ocean water in the United States. Drive over to Black Sand Beach, only minutes away off highway 11 to see ducks in the pond, turtles (an endangered species) resting on the sand, swim beside other sea life in the ocean, and watch the waves crashing along the lava rocks. You can drive to other white or tan sand beaches where swimming with beautiful fish and perhaps a turtle or two is very common. Be sure to bring your snorkeling gear to see the magnificent corals and more. Visit Green Sands Beach where the sand is truly green against the beautiful clear water. Then before retiring for the evening, enjoy looking at the stars seeing each constellation more vividly than ever before.
It is far enough away from the major cities to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Big Island, yet convenient enough to be comfortable and active. The community of Discovery Harbour overlooks all of South Point known for its green sand beach. If you enjoy green mountains and ocean views surrounding you, to say nothing of the people and golf course, then this is the place for you.
Board |
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Office: |
Name: |
President |
Floyd Smithson |
1st Vice-President |
Fred Ramsdell |
2nd
Vice-President |
Dennis Lake |
Secretary |
Rollie Litteral |
Treasurer |
Jim Scott |
| You may contact any of the officers or directors by calling the Discovery Harbour Community Association Office. Kirsi Klein, our new Administrative Secretary, is in the office on Monday and Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon. However, call (808) 929-9576 to leave a voice message at any time. Email may also sent to any of the above at dhca@hawaii.rr.com. | |
| Directors: | Term Ends: |
| Carl Nelson | 2010 |
| Carol Massey | 2010 |
| Open | 2009 |
| Open | 2009 |
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DHCA Board of Directors meetings
These meetings are open - you do not have to be a member to attend
Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of each month. The meetings begin at 9am
Upcoming meetings are: December 6, 2008 January 10, 2009 February 7, 2009 march 14, 2009 |
| Environmental & Architectural Committee |
The committee meets on the first Saturday of the month at 9 am at the clubhouse. December 6, 2008 January 3, 2009 February 7, 2009 March 7, 2009 |
| Neighborhood Watch |
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The committee meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5 pm. Upcoming meetings are:
December 15, 2008 January 19, 2009 February 16, 2009 March 16, 2009 |
| Volunteer Fire Department (DHVFD) |
Meetings and training are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5 pm. Upcoming meetings are: |
December 16, 2008 January 19, 2009 February 17, 2009 March 17, 2009 |
Agenda for December 6, 2008 Board Meeting - Here
Board Meeting Minutes
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Office Contacts
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New faces. Anne Coss has resigned her position and is being replaced by Kirsi Klein. Come say “Aloha” |
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Discovery Harbour Association Office: You may contact the office or leave a voice message at (808) 929-9576, send a facsimile by dialing (808) 939-9046 or send an email at dhca@hawaii.rr.com. Kirsi or Jill open the office Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am to noon. Change of Address: If you are a part-time resident, notify Jill as soon as possible before moving back to DH. Give your name, lot number, and mailing address. It would also be helpful to provide a phone number. Click here to write the requested information via email. If you would rather send it by regular mail the address is: Discovery Harbour Association, P.O. Box 651, Naalehu, HI 96772. You may also send the information by facsimile. |
Fun & Classes
| Joy School - This a new program for the summer on Fridays 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
Please call Suzshi Lang, 929-8732 for further information. |
Ka Lae Quilters ― Beginners and experienced quilters get together every Thursday from 10am to 4pm. For information contact Barbara Beatty, 929-9072 or Alice De Graff, 929-8111. |
Game Night ― Wednesday Night Game Night is a social (and tasty) event, greatly enjoyed by the participants. Whether your interests lie in board games, dominoes, cards, etc, there are almost certainly others with similar interests. Usually there are three or more tables being used by gamers of various interests. Game Night starts at 6.30 pm and ends about 9 pm, except on the first Wednesday of the month, when it starts at 5.45 pm. And don’t forget to treat your taste buds. Every game night, we bring snacks to share; most are home-made. The first Wednesday, we meet early as noted above, and share a pot-luck supper. During the evening of socializing and gaming, you will not only enjoy the games, but find out the latest happenings here in Discovery Harbour and surroundings. Come and enjoy! |
| Tutu & Me ― Mondays and Wednesdays - - - ON VACATION UNTIL JULY 28, 2008
The Tutu and Me Preschool is a mobile preschool program. There is no cost to attend. We are funded by Kamehameha Schools and USDOE, in collaboration with the Partners In Development Foundation. We aim to provide valuable early learning experiences for young children ages birth to 5 years of age as well as provide educational and emotional support to grandparents/adults who are raising them. We feel privileged to be serving your community and would be honored to have you participate in our program. The Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool is a very special kind of school, where we encourage the adults who accompany their keiki to interact, talk to, play with and have fun with their keiki as they take on the teaching role. When children are very young, they learn most from their parents, family members, and others who are important to the family. They are learning about their own abilities, how the world works, who will be helpful to them, what situations or people may harm them, and just how they fit into this world. They learn most of this through our responses to what they say or do. In Tutu and Me, it is not enough that the children have many things to do. Adults interacting and talking with the children provide important information and ideas about what they are doing. Children learn the names of items, the reasons for things, and how to think. All of this is important learning before children go to kindergarten. |
CHILDREN – FROM HOME TO SCHOOL