This most exciting tour takes you on an action packed Hawaiian Hollywood odyssey where you will explore some of the most romantic exciting and adventurous movie locations in the world and enlighten you with the rich history of the island. This unique, live narrated tour, with specially licensed video scenes from the various movies, is a must do activity on Kauai. You will not only watch scenes from amazing big screen movies, you will actually stand in or view the exact spots of the filming like you were one of Hollywood's most famous stars.

The aim of the ALL NEW Alii Movie Excursion & Scenic Hanalei is to allow people the opportunity to experience both fiction and reality, letting them feel as though they were actually a part of the TV show or movie being filmed ultimately bringing them closer to the character themselves.

Your guide will entertain and inform you as you visit over 15 locations including:

Ahukini Pier Hanalei Pier Hanamaulu Bay
Anini Beach Historic Kapaa Town Ching Young Village
Kealia Over Look Hanalei Vallley Lookout Royal Coconut Coast
Opaekaa Falls Haupu Ridge/Hoary Head Coco Palms
King Kong Profile Hole in the Mountain Aliomanu

Famous Movie Scenes Include:
South Pacific Uncommon Valor (due to sensitivity to graphic Jurassic Park scenes the video scenes may not be shown)
Blue Hawaii Sadie Thompson
Donovan's Reef Six Days & Seven Nights
Pagan Love Song Wackiest Ship in the Navy
Beachhead Raiders of the Lost Ark
and More!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and return in deluxe touring vehicles included from Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club.
Deluxe mini coach services with Professionally certified narrated tour.
Custom in vehicle video and movie scenes.
Lunch at Prince Course Restaurant
Pickup @ 9:30 a.m.
Return 5:00 p.m.

Smith Family Garden Luau Schedule: Departure from hotel at 4:30 p.m. and return to hotel approximately 9:15 p.m.

Find out why Smith’s Luau was named “Best Luau on the Island” by The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed, 5th edition. What’s unique about this luau is its setting. Smith’s Luau is the only luau in Hawaii that is set in a botanical garden. Here you will be surrounded by 30 acres of lush landscapes in the sacred Wailua River Valley, which was once reserved for Hawaiian royalty. Enjoy lagoons teeming with a variety of fish and exotic peacocks and view over 20 types of tropical fruits in their orchard.

After your shell lei greeting, you will have time to stroll through their gardens or take a narrated tram tour. Later on you will witness the traditional imu ceremony, in which the kalua pig is unearthed from the underground oven. Afterward, enjoy a glass of wine, beer or Mai Tai tropical drink at the open bar while the Smith family entertains you with Hawaiian songs.

Then it is time for the pa‘ina, the luau feast. Sample authentic Hawaiian delicacies, such as lomi lomi salmon, fresh poi, kalua pig (from the imu ceremony), teriyaki beef, mahi mahi (island fish), chicken, Hawaiian sweet potato, garden isle greens, island fruits, macaroni salad, namasu salad and mouthwatering tropical desserts.

As the Smith’s say, food may be the heart of a luau, but music is the soul. After the feast, your evening will continue with the "Golden People of Hawaii Festival of Dances" show featuring Hawaiian hula, Tahitian drum dances, traditional dances from New Zealand, China, Japan, the Philippines and the exciting Samoan fire-knife dance. The show takes place in their spacious, torch-lit “Pele Amphitheater,” which even has an erupting volcano!

contact Kathy Anchors-Budd at kanchors@ncuma.com for golf sign-up information.

Although it's tempting to rest on laurels, Kauai Lagoons Golf Club is making enhancements to its crown jewel - the Kiele Course. Upon completion, the new Kiele Course will boast more ocean holes than any other course in Hawaii. In the meantime, golfers can enjoy a memorable and well manicured 18-hole layout comprised of a mix of former Mokihana and Kiele holes. The current finishing hole is 431 yard par 4 Jack Nicklaus aptly named the "Bear". Playing into the prevailing tradewinds to an island green, this hole will test the skill and nerve of every golfer.

During a two mile river journey of the Wailua River Valley, you’ll hear songs and stories of ancient Hawaii —like the King’s Highway, sacred Mount Kapu, and the First Hau Tree. In addition, you'll enjoy learning the hula during a lesson provided by a young hula dancer. Everyone gets into the act during the river cruise!

Smith's famous Wailua River cruise boats are powered by an ingenious rear-engine system invented by Walter Smith, Sr.  The spacious, open-air boats provide excellent views from either side during the trip upstream. 

The Wailua River is known as “the only navigable river” in all Hawaii. The river’s fresh water pours down from Mt. Wai‘ale‘ale, one of the wettest spots on the planet. Lands along the river were the sacred capital of ancient Kauai and the birthplace of the island’s ali‘i, or royalty.

At the Fern Grotto landing, you’ll enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest to the lush Fern Grotto.

The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai. Ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto, which was formed millions of years ago. Native Hawaiian plants and colorful exotic tropical plants provide a rain-forest atmosphere

An update directly from the National Credit Union Association

Robert M. Fenner is NCUA General Counsel. As General Counsel, he provides legal advice to the Board and other NCUA offices, administers the agency’s rulemaking policies and represents the agency in litigation proceedings.

Fenner joined NCUA as a staff attorney in 1974 and was named assistant general counsel in 1977. He became deputy general counsel in 1981 and was selected to serve in his current position in 1985.

A native of St. Joseph, Mo., Fenner is a graduate of the University of Kansas and received is juris doctor degree from George Washington University National Law School in Washington, D.C.

A difficulty for leadership is staying current with all of the issues that continually arise within the credit union industry. Only by staying current with issues will credit union leaders be able to help create and chart a course for their credit union. This presentation, always current, will focus on vital issues including:

• The Economy
• Lending
• Earnings
• Membership
• Technology
• Competition
• Regulation/Legislation

Session II: "Developing And Evaluating Untapped Markets"

Credit Unions can create a value in accessing and seizing opportunities by tapping into untapped markets. Growth strategies can take many forms and lead into many directions. This presentation explores some of those opportunities for credit unions and includes:

• Potential markets
• Underserved markets
• Emerging markets
• Immigrant markets
• The Un-Credit Unioned market
• Remittance programs
• Low income designations

Rick is the president of Menton Consulting, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma. His consulting practice focuses on providing credit unions with project management assistance, executive recruitment, strategic management and planning facilitation and seminar and workshop presentations. Prior to forming Menton Consulting, Inc., he spent 23 years with the Minnesota and Oklahoma Credit Union Leagues in senior management positions. Additionally, he has worked as a lender, collector, mortgage lender and marketing executive for credit unions and consumer finance companies.

He has served as a trustee and chair of Consumer Credit Counseling of Minnesota. And, he has served as a member of various CUNA and CUNA Mortgage committees and subcommittees.

In 2003 he was recognized by the Mayor of Tulsa as a “Hometown Hero”…as a citizen instrumental in assisting in the acquisition of business events beneficial for the Tulsa economy.

He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in communications. Also, he is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin’s League Management Institute (CLE). He has attained his Certified Credit Union Executive designation (CCUE) from CUNA.

He has made presentations for credit union associations, leagues, networks and credit unions in 43 states. Additionally, he has made presentations for CUNA, the World Council of Credit Unions, the Combined Auto Council of Credit Unions and other non profit businesses.
 

Despite the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and negative headlines about financial institutions everywhere you turn, credit unions still managed to break numerous records in 2009. Using recently released year-end data, this presentation will highlight how credit unions found new ways to respond to the changing needs of their members as they position themselves for success the new decade.

Session II: “Bridging the Gap: Initiating Financial Relationships with Gen-Y”

As the average age of a credit union member approaches 47, it is becoming clear that Generation-Y is not only the future of the movement, but they are also vital to the sustainability of your membership growth. In this session we will discuss strategies that leading credit unions are using to attract younger members, as well as what your credit union needs to do to become a the financial institution of choice for Generation-Y.

As an Industry Analyst with Callahan, Nick Connors conducts broad-based credit union research and in-depth analytics. His core responsibilities focus on a variety of research activities within Callahan's Auto Lending Knowledge Center, where he conducts data-focused and trend-focused research on both industry and consumer levels.

Since joining Callahan, he has researched and published numerous articles and case studies on varied aspects of the auto lending industry or emerging industry trends, including how credit unions are responding to the challenges and opportunities these trends.

He hosts webinars on timely subjects of interest to credit union audiences, including credit union dealer relationship strategies, the future of payment systems, auto loan recapture, deposit growth strategies, online automotive resources, core deposit trends, and the pros and cons of ATM networks, kiosks, and remote teller systems.

He holds a B.S. in Finance and Psychology from Butler University in Indianapolis.

Most leadership does not occur at the top of an organization chart or in the executive suite. In reality, leadership comes from the middle and front line – right where your staff and members expect it most. In a world of open communication and flat organizations, leadership is no longer top-down: leadership is up, down, and across organization charts, divisions, and job descriptions. As businesses compete on the strength of their intellectual and financial capital, a leadership development pipeline in a must.
Developing and managing the leadership talent in your workforce requires a model that integrates individual strengths, performance metrics, and opportunities for growth. With a requirement for dependable leadership in the all-important positions responsible delivering your credit union’s vision and mission, leaders must apply their influence upward upon superiors, across to their fellow managers, and down to the team members they supervise. Invest in the leadership promise of your personnel and reap the benefits of skilled management that is quick to respond to change, incessantly improving, and – without fail – delivering results.

Session II: "Protect Your Capital at the Capitol – The Corporate Leader’s Role in Building Political Influence"

With the future of your business in the hands of elected and appointed leaders – corporate directors, executives, and managers have a duty to develop, nurture and uphold political relationships and influence. This particular undertaking for leading companies is not about election year politicking and favor-seeking. It’s much more than writing a timely letter, inundating a lawmaker’s office with calls, or adding a politician as a Facebook friend. It is about ensuring that your corporate involvement is a standard feature in your state’s and our nation’s capital. The organizations that play a part in the legislative and regulatory process the most hold the largest role in influencing business policy.
While lobbyists serve a vital purpose, legislators listen attentively to local business owners and managers who can make clear the effect a given law may place upon their business. You, the local executive, have influence with your lawmaker that greatly supports and strengthens the work of your industry’s lobbyists. Your individual participation advances and defends your commercial wellbeing. Your involvement in lawmakers’ understanding of your business is no longer an option – It’s a responsibility.

Jeff Rendel brings a wealth of education, knowledge, and experience to the platform for your corporation or association. With experience as a federal regulator, financial executive and Congressional lobbyist, Jeff knows business and, especially, the financial services’ marketplace.  As President of Rising Above Enterprises, Jeff works with Credit Unions that want more loyal and with professionals who want greater professional growth. He also works with financial services’ providers that want deeper market penetration and engaged, committed workforces.  The mission of Rising Above Enterprises is simple: To develop excellent leaders – in life, on the job, for your customers, and for your organization. In support of this mission, his company researches, synthesizes, and articulates essential achievement elements as they relate to today’s business practices. Because of this mission, corporations profit – financially and culturally – in their pursuit to fulfill their missions; and people experience the exhilaration of creating dynamic lives and careers.
As a federal regulator with the United States Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Jeff examined a wide array of the nation’s financial institutions – small, medium, and large. In this capacity, Jeff worked with all levels of senior management assisting them in developing sound operations, expanded business development, and impressive financial performance.  A phone call from a friend and a new opportunity brought him to the Congressional lobbyist slot for financial institutions on the West Coast. Knowing that lobbyists held a “tainted” image, Jeff struck to create a new breed – one based on friendship, trust, and respect. It worked.  A skilled communicator, he continues to work personally with Members of the House of Representatives and Senate helping them to understand the business implications that legislation has upon the financial services industry. Many Members of Congress regard him as their point of first contact when issues regarding financial institutions arise. He is even on a non-fundraising, home barbeque basis with several Members of Congress.  As a result of the friendships he has cultivated and the respect he has earned, more than a dozen Members of Congress participate in Jeff’s business advisory groups. These groups meet regularly, in Washington, DC, to discuss current business and leadership challenges. These meetings allow our nation’s leaders a chance to express their thoughts and offer their solutions on how to make American business stronger. Jeff, in turn, integrates these findings into his keynote presentations.  A highly sought after and accomplished speaker; he is a professional member of the National Speakers Association. With a unique style and very personable approach, he informs, entertains, and persuades – all in the same presentation.  His keynote speeches and breakout sessions concentrate principally on leadership for your industry, customers, and colleagues. Time and again, audiences rate him “Best Speaker.”