2016 Rangelands Partnership Annual Meeting

Program

Sunday, March 20:
Welcome Reception and Mixer at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Courtyard starting at 4:00 pm.

For those interested the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel will be hosting a Hawaiian Lu’au that evening with check in for the event starting at 5:15. The fee for the Luʻau is $76.92. Reservations can be made through Island Breeze (http://www.islandbreezeluau.com/) or through the hotel (http://www.konabeachhotel.com/; Phone: 1-800-367-2111).

Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22:
Meetings will be held at Hawaii Community College Palamanui Campus in Kailua-Kona.
Transportation, lunch, and snacks will be provided.

Dinner on Tuesday, March 22 will be hosted at the historic Anna Ranch in mountain town of Waimea (Kamuela), from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. There will be local entertainment, guest speakers and plenty of "ono local 'kine' food" to enjoy. Transportation will be provided.

Wednesday, March 23:
Ranch and Natural Resources Tour (optional)
Tour stops will include the University of Hawaii Mealani Research Station, historic Hawaii Ranches, and the Paniolo Heritage Center and others as time permits. Transportation and meals will be provided.

If you would like more information about the visiting Kailua-Kona for the Rangelands Partnership meeting please contact Mark Thorne at thorenm@hawaii.edu or Melelani Abran at mabran@hawaii.edu.

Additional Information:
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach hotel and area Information

Travel and Hotel Information

Host Hotel:
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
75-5660 Palani Road; Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740
http://www.konabeachhotel.com
Phone: 1-800-367-2111
Registration for the special group rate ($140.00 standard) is available until February 19, 2016. Be sure to register under the “Rangelands Partnership Meeting”. The group rate has been extended to three days prior through three days post event (rates effective from 3/17 – 3/26). The hotel is located in Kailua-Kona Hawaii and about 7.5 miles from the airport. Shuttle service is available through the hotel or other providers.

Airport: Kona International Airport (KOA), serviced by Hawaiian, United, Delta, Alaska and American Airlines.

Ground Transportation: Shuttle transportation between the hotel and airport can be arranged through the hotel. Taxi service is also available. If you wish, there is a rental car center located at the airport. Shuttles to the different rental car companies depart from the median just across from baggage claim.