Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Championship January 15-19th, 2014
Pro Am January 15 and 16th
Tournament January 17, 18, and 19th
Yes, it is time to start gearing up for our 2014 Champion's Tour opener! Mahalo for your interest in volunteering for the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai Resort. Each year over 400 caring individuals volunteer to support the tournament in a variety of positions - making it one of the best events all year for the professionals of the Champions Tour.
Over the past 16 years the PGA Champions Tour, The Four Season's Resort at Hualalai, and the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation have partnered in managing this tour opener for the Championship Tour. The end result allows for charity contributions to come back into the West Hawaii and Big Island Community These donations help with deserving improvement projects, scholarships, Eyesight testing in primary school grades, Junior Golf Programs and more!
It is amazing to be a part of such a wonderful benefit for our community and residents and all this is not possible without you hard working, fun loving, dedicated Volunteers of Aloha!
Thank you again for your interest. In order to participate, please look below and click on the Volunteer Registration tab. Complete the entire form as indicated and click where indicated to submit your registration.
You will also be able to check our online Bulletin Board for information on golf privilege, Mahalo Party, uniforms, schedules and more!
Please go to the Bulletin Board on the web site www.HualalaiVolunteers.org We have posted assignments under the "Volunteer Assignment Listings" topic (Here is a link http://hualalaivolunteers.org/bb/viewforum.php?f=17 ). You will need to go to the most recent posting and open the attached file for the Volunteer Alphabetical Listing with Assignments. Scroll through the report to find your name and listed assignments. More detailed information regarding assignments can then be found under each assignment group topic - such as "Golf Channel", "Marshals", or "Walking Scorers". Let us know if you have any questions or conflicts regarding your assignments.
More emails will be coming soon detailing the dates and times for shirt sales, volunteer requirements, and golf privilege play. Assignments are still on-going, so continue to be patient if your requests have not yet been filled. We will be making updates to the Bulletin Board as changes and additions warrant it - which will be almost daily going forward. Thank you for your support and please call or email (Mgt@HualalaiVolunteers.org ) if you have any questions.
Thank you again for your interest. In order to participate, please look below and click on the Volunteer Registration tab. Complete the entire form as indicated and click where indicated to submit your registration.
You will also be able to check our online Bulletin Board for information on golf privilege, Mahalo Party, uniforms, schedules and more!
Management Philosophy
Our philosophy is quite simple, the management team exists to support the volunteers in the field and we all are a part of the volunteer "team." The first volunteer most of our guests will see are in Spectator and VIP Parking. Second most of our guests will encounter our volunteer teammates at the Spectator Village. And finally our guests will observe and encounter our volunteer teammates on the course who are working to support the participants. We want to work together so that all of the impressions of our volunteer team formed by our guests are positive. And we want subsequent impressions to reinforce that positive first impression.
Teammates support and back up one another. Teammates who identify problem areas or shortcomings give the team a chance to solve the situation. They don't badmouth the team, because that would harm that positive impression we are trying to project. So during the tournament, if you see or experience something that isn't right - be proactive and fix it or notify a teammate who can get help. We stress the team concept because, to be successful, it takes all of us "pulling together." If we do that, then all of us will be making a positive contribution to our success.
What all this means is you can expect those of us on management team to be working hard to support you. In return, we ask that you keep us informed, give us a chance to work problems out, and follow our guidance--and be sure to HAVE FUN along the way. Ultimately, we hope this experience will be both enjoyable and memorable for all of us.
BOTTOM LINE: Our number one goal for all of us who are volunteering is to wear a big smile and spread the spirit of aloha to our guests, the participants, and our fellow volunteers. If we can accomplish that, it will overwhelm any of the little bumps in the road that we all know from experience are coming our way.
Did you know that by volunteering at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, you are helping to better the community? The Rotary Club of Kona has partnered with the MEC at Hualalai to find, register and place over 400 volunteers for the golf tournament. All of this work, which is a lot, is done by Rotarian and non-Rotarian volunteers. The PGA Seniors Tour makes a very generous donation to the Rotary Club of Kona each year for its efforts. This money is used for community service projects and scholarships by the Rotary Club of Kona.
In 2011, the Rotary Club of Kona used this money for:
- "Keiki Vision" - a vision testing program for all 3rd graders at Kahakai, Holualoa, Kealakehe,
- Kona Christian Academy, Hualalai Academy and Waikoloa elementary schools.
- Scholarships for Kona teens pursuing higher education
- School supplies for a local pre-school
- Grants to various community service providers and projects
In the Kona community, the Rotary Club of Kona has been active in many local and international projects. These include giving a significant amount of funds and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity's Blitz Build, 10 fundraisers for local non-profits as part of Project Compassion each year, volunteering for the Kona Christmas and Fourth of July Parades, vision testing for all 3rd graders North Kona and giving donations of time and money for many other community-based projects. The members of the Rotary of Club of Kona live in West Hawaii and have a commitment to community service. Some are retired and others are in the midst of their careers. Community service and a vision for making the world a better place is what they all share.