Molokai Holokai Community Meeting

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026    Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM    Location: Molokai Community Health Center

Meeting Window: 4:00 – 7:00 PM (check-in and tech setup 4:00–4:45 PM; meeting called to order at 4:45 PM)

Microsoft Teams Link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9340764694841?p=Ofg9YiLSfz8vxNKoCl

Attendees

Molokai Holokai: Clare and Gordon Albino (Youth in Motion)

M2O Paddleboard World Championships & Foil/Prone Divisions: [Event partner representatives — TBD]

Molokai Marathon: Youth in Motion and others

Molokai High School Athletics: [Representative — TBD]

Meeting Goal

Confirm 2027 event dates and coordination for the Molokai Holokai and the two Koa Kai Series partner races (M2O Foil and M2O Prone), and introduce two additional items on the 2027 calendar — the Molokai Marathon and a possible land and sea tournament with Molokai High School. This meeting is also a chance to surface early logistics, partnership, and scheduling concerns.

Alignment of Events

The Molokai Holokai and M2O races continue as the Koa Kai Series in 2027, with three linked events across a nine-day window: the Molokai Holokai (July 16–17), the M2O Foil race (July 19), and the M2O race (July 25). The series structure lets athletes compete across Maui, Molokai, and Oahu and rewards consistent performance with the Koa Kai Crown Champion title.

Check-In & Tech Setup

• 4:00 – 4:30 PM — Check-in & arrival.
• 4:30 – 4:45 PM — Tech setup (Microsoft Teams for remote presenters, AV, screen).

Meeting called to order: 4:45 PM

Agenda

1.    Welcome & Introductions — 4:45–4:50 PM (5 min)

• Briefly review the agenda and meeting goals.
• Thank attendees for their time.
• Introduce each event and its representatives.

2. Molokai Holokai — July 16–17, 2027 — 4:50–5:05 PM (15 min)

Presenters: Clare and Gordon Albino

• Confirm dates and share planning status coming out of the 2026 event.
• Review any changes to sub-events, permits, or venue logistics for 2027.
• Safety planning: continued use of GPS trackers, water patrol, and reef-distance rules.

3. M2O Foil and Prone Race — July 19 and July 25, 2027 — 5:05–5:20 PM (15 min)

Presenters: [M2O representatives]

• Confirm the July 19 date and its spacing after the Holokai weekend.
• Logistics: boat/escort coordination, permits, and insurance for a single-day foil event.
• Shared-resource planning with the Holokai team (trackers, safety crew, staging).
• Discuss athlete overlap across all Koa Kai Series events.

• Confirm the July 25 date, six days after the Foil race.

 4. Molokai Marathon — September or October 2027 — 5:20–5:35 PM (15 min)

Presenters: Youth in Motion

• Discuss target month (September vs. October) and initial date options.
• Early logistics: course, permits, and overlap with other island events.
• 1/2 Marathon and 5 K race

5. Additional Questions — 5:35–5:50 PM (15 min)

6. Additional 2027 Calendar Items — 5:50–6:05 PM (15 min) 

Molokai High School Land & Sea Tournament — December 2027, Christmas break (7–8 min)

• Introduce the concept: a combined land and sea sporting tournament tied to Molokai High School during Christmas break.
• Gauge interest and identify a school-side point of contact for follow-up planning.
• Discuss how this could connect to Youth in Motion programming and existing partnerships.

7. Next Steps & Action Items — 6:05–6:10 PM (5 min)

• Summarize key decisions.
• Assign tasks to individuals with deadlines.

8. Wrap-Up & Adjourn — 6:10–6:15 PM (5 min)

Meeting concludes.