AAUW MAUI BRANCH FUNDRAISER – CHOCOLATE LAULIMA
Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate (MKEC) has launched an innovative program that gives back to the community called Chocolate Laulima, meaning “many hands working together”. Our Maui AAUW chapter has partnered with this cooperative program to help fund our student scholarships.
Through Chocolate Laulima, you can go to MKEC’s website and order the delicious chocolates that are listed under the AAUW Chocolate Laulima page (see link below). The total amount for each order is split 60/40 – 60% is retained by MKEC and the difference of 40% is returned to the Maui AAUW chapter. Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate can ship to not only those here on the islands, but also to your friends and family on the mainland. Shipping charges apply to orders under $100. Locals may pick up the products at the Lahaina chocolate factory during normal open hours (will call) at no charge.
Your chocolate order will help us fund our scholarship program and other branch outreach activities.
Order your chocolates now at:
https://mauichocolate.com/collections/american-association-of-university-women
For additional information, please contact Terry Rosenstock, our Chocolate Laulima coordinator, at (415) 816-2671 or terryrosenstock@gmail.com
Women Helping Women Holiday Donation & Support
To provide holiday gifts for the women and children at the Maui shelter over the holidays.
The Maui Branch holds an annual holiday party and potluck which supports those not able to be in their own homes due to domestic violence. Gift cards for local clothing, merchandise, food, and gasoline businesses are donated to the Maui shelter.
CURRENTLY ON PAUSE DUE TO COVID-19.
Whale Watch Fundraising Cruise & University of Hawaii Maui College Scholarships
To fund the three $2000+ University of Hawaii Maui College scholarships, the AAUW Maui Branch sponsors a 2-hour mid-afternoon whale watch cruise through the Pacific Whale Foundation.
The cruise includes:
- a talk by a Marine Naturalists with a fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics
- a great opportunity to spot whales (Pacific Whale Foundation boasts a 97.7% success rate for whale sightings on their cruises)
- great door prizes like gift certificates to local businesses
- complimentary pupus (appetizers)
- no host bar
When: 1st Sunday in March, 3-5pm with
What: Cruise with Pacific Whale Foundation’s 147 passenger Ocean Odyssey out of Ma’alaea Harbor www.pacificwhale.org
Who: All are welcome! You can be involved in several different ways.
- Volunteer: The Whale Watch Committee in the months prior need volunteers to help with many planning details, as well as on the day of the Whale Watch.
- Sponsor: For $350 (or more) you can be a sponsor of the annual whale watch to help defray the fixed costs. As a sponsor you will also get promoted as part of the whale watch advertising.
- Donor: If you cannot attend our whale watch fund raiser, you can donate the ticket price or any amount you choose to help fund the scholarships.
- Participant: You can purchase a whale watch ticket and attend for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship for a great cause.