Many Mahalos to Arboretum Volunteers
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Volunteer of the Year Award 2007
Ernie Rezents
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FOFA 2007 Volunteer of the Year Award goes to ... Ernest Rezents. Ernest, a registered consulting horticulturist, has generously donated his time regularly for the last five years, contributing to the health of the Fleming Arboretum.
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Click Here to read accomplishments of the work day
Click Here to read accomplishments of the work day
Volunteer of the Year Award 2006
Euphence Fleming Vockrodt
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Euphence Fleming Vockrodt received Volunteer of the Year Award 2006. “Euphie,” daughter of D.T. Fleming, and her late husband Jack Vockrodt, maintained the Arboretum for 45 years. She continues to care for the Arboretum every Friday. “Good enough is not good enough” for Euphie. She is a perfectionist in her work. |
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Volunteers 2005
| Volunteer of the Year Award 2005
Aileen Yeh
| Aileen was recognized for her contributions to the Fleming Arborertum with aifare and registration to Hawaii Conservation Conference 2006 on Oahu, representing the Fleming Arboretum.
Aileene Yeh of Hilo's State Research Center, succeeded in the highest Alani seed propagation rate of 20% (vs. the average of 5%) from 2004 seed. In June this year she hand-carried 15 Alani seedlings via air for outplanting on Maui so they would not freeze in baggage. She continues to generously donate her nursery and time for propagation of the Arboretum's rare species. |
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Mach Machada , entomologist for the State of Hawaii, examines bug damage.
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Newsletter Frenzy - volunteers, along with Board member Karen Levy (right) prepare annual neswletter for mailing (L-R: Maryjo Lo Bianco, Barb Wheeler, John Kellner, "Lobi" Lo Bianco, Leon Wheeler, Diane Kellner and Board member Karen Levy
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| Terry Quisenberry - A fresh pig catch changes his fencing plans for the day. Terry caught a total of 5 wild pigs that were damaging Pu'u Mahoe. This pig was prepared for Imu (underground oven with hot rocks) at memorial servces March 17 for Dr. Steve Moser at the Kahului Harbor Canoe Club. |
Volunteers 2004
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| Volunteer of the Year Award 2004
Bob Bangerter
Bob was recognized for his contributions to the Fleming Arborertum with an original watercolor by Muffie Davis in a Koa frame contributed by Cole's Frame Shop.
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Volunteer
Peacock Patrol: (L-R) Slim, Maggie and Ope. Thanks to these
vigilant canines, vehicle bumpers at the Arboretum are no longer
vandalized by peacocks trying to fight the reflected images of themselves.
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Bob
Bangerter has donated many hours providing professional
photography, including the Virtual Tour and the latest photo presentation
of Exceptional Tree nominations for the Maui County Arborist Committee.
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Arboretum Manager Martha Vockrodt-Moran
harvests ripe Pua Kala seed (the white Hawaiian poppy).
Most endemic species have lost their thorns, adapting to Hawaii's
non-threatening environment. Pua Kala is one of the few natives
choked with thorns, even on the flowers.
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Citizens' Beach Patrol are regular volunteers. They helped
with the tree label project (L-R) Nobu Suda, Jack Crow and Don Schneider. |
Steps insalled by KWBP
on the steep slope
between Trails 4 & 5 by volunteers William Riley, John Whittemore
and Jack Crow, while wives Margaret and Janice help with tree labels.
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Ernest Rezents, (R)
FOFA Board Director, is an Arborist, Instructor and registered
Consultant on tree care. He contributes valuable advice for Arboretum
care. Arlene Taus (L), is a certified arborist who works in the
Arboretum.
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Maui Sierra Club, led by Arboretum
manager Martha Moran, takes tour of projects to accomplish on
their volunteer work day.
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Maui
Garden Club provides volunteer labor on a regular basis.
(L-R) Kathy Collins, Cathy Hobson and Marjorie Bonar in distance.
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Dan Judson (with crimping tool)
organized a work day with Debbie DeMello (R), son Noah and Amie
Vobork (below left).
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Noah
Judson and Amie Vobork started work from the top trail
of the Arboretum ..."for the view" installing labels
for the Kaulunani grant.
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David Moran is a major volunteer
who does irrigation and fence repair, as well as tractor work
clearing brush and mowing. Here David helps with the annual August
harvest of Alani seed.
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Volunteer of the Year Award 2003
Anna Palomino
Anna was recognized for her contributions to the Fleming Arborertum.
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to Read about her in a Maui No Kā 'Oi Magazine article:
An Expert in Her Field
At Anna Palomino's Ho'olawa Farm, spiritual rediscovery is rooted in practical knowledge.
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