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Teaming Up for A Beach Clean-Up by Alma Tassi On Sunday, January 28th, the educational nonprofit SHARKastics hosted their monthly beach clean up at Ka’ehu Beach with support from Maui Surfrider Foundation and sponsors Hike Maui and Kelly Bryce from a newly created affinity group called Compass Outdoors. Under the Hawai’i Association for Marine Education…

An Exceptional Man with a Generous Heart Photo Caption: Nelson A Boteilho Sr. by Alma Tassi The Maui community said goodbye to one of its best this past November. Nelson A Boteilho Sr. passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Boteilho was born on January 26, 1932,…

RAM Honors its 2023 Affiliate of the Year Photo Caption: Paula Kobayashi with her award at the 2023 RAM installation luncheon. by Alma Tassi At the RAM installation luncheon this past November, Paula Kobayashi of Finance Factors was honored with the 2023 Affiliate of the Year award for her contributions to the real estate industry…

Holiday Support for Women Helping Women Photo Credit:  Barbara Kenrich Photo Caption: Coldwell Banker Island Properties agents Elizabeth Woods and Melissa by Alma Tassi Sometimes one good deed can spark another. That’s what happened to RAM member Elizabeth Woods when she was volunteering at the local shelter. She said, “We were serving dinner at the…

The True Meaning of Giving by Alma Tassi Every holiday season, Bob, Donna, and Clint Hansen of Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC organize an annual toy drive for the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui. This year’s drive surpassed all others and raised over $40,000. Donna Hansen said, “People were extremely generous this…

A Special Recognition for Years of Service Photo Caption: Sarah Sorenson prepares a Wishing Well donation for a local school. PC: Evelyn Proctor, RAM Staff By Alma Tassi How do you feel when a group of the very best of your peers awards you with a rare Special Recognition? Sarah Sorenson of Whale’s Tail Realty…

Maui Keiki Fire Relief Fund Aims to Help Impacted Families By Alma Tassi After the tragic Lahaina fire, a visiting broker from Paradise, California came to talk to RAM members about the devastating 2018 fires that impacted her community. She implored the group,  “Don’t forget the kids.” Those words resonated deeply with a group of…

Hosting a Holiday Feast to Remember By Alma Tassi Year after year, RAM members step up to provide holiday meals at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resources Centers (KHAKO) in Wailuku. With all the challenges this year brought, a festive gathering on December 6th brought smiles, joy, and comfort to all those in attendance.…

RAM Announces its 2023 Realtor® Broker of the Year By Alma Tassi   Imagine being named Realtor Broker of the Year by your peers. At this year’s Realtors Association of Maui’s (RAM) annual installation luncheon, key members who take leadership positions, contribute to committees, and give back to the community are honored. As Marilyn Griffin…

Leaving a Legacy of Peace By Alma Tassi   When someone’s life embodies service above self—they leave an indelible mark on the many lives transformed by their everyday actions. Mark Harbison was a devoted husband, an advocate of peace, and a relentless community contributor. For two decades, he worked as a Realtor Broker with Coldwell…