On November 10, 2025, our president and founder attended the Waimanalo neighborhood board meeting to provide a project update to our community. We are so fortunate that we have her heart in this project. We’re excited to share that our efforts to bring this project to life remain strong, and we’re committed to seeing it through.
We’re currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our board and help drive this initiative forward. If you’re passionate about our mission and want to get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
During the meeting, we received the exciting news that our budget has been approved! We’re eager to put these funds to work and will be working diligently to acquire and allocate them effectively.
Our President and founder of Ahonui Works, Holly San Miguel spoke at the Waimanalo Neighborhood Board meeting on November 10, 2025 to update our community with where we are in our project and to let everyone know we are still here! We never gave up.
A Huge announcement from Council member, Esther Kiaʻāina regarding budgets. Getting us one step closer to our goal.
Mahalo from Holly and all of us at Ahonui Works.
Completed fundraisers, and community pride involvement
FUNdrive – A successful month of gathering donations, organizing and taking donations. Mahalo to all for your donations
Project: Waimanalo District Park Pump Track
Date: 2024-2025
Organization: Ahonui Works
We’re thrilled to share significant progress on establishing a pump track in Hawaii.
Key Achievements
1. Secure approval from neighborhood board meetings and officials to move forward.
2. Secured a designated space at Waimanalo District Park for Pump Track.
3. Met with Josh from American Ramp Company on design concepts.
4. Established Ahonui Works as 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
5. Create a Board for Ahonui Works.
6. Launched website and social media platforms.
Next Steps
1. Secure funding through Donations and Grants.
2. Promote Ahonui Works. 3. Name pump track
4. Finalize pump track design and layout.
5. Obtain necessary permits and license. 6. Break ground on construction.!.!.
7. Promoting
Waimanalo 2024 Christmas Parade (done)
A. Here is a plan to promote Ahonui Works – Waimanalo 2024 Christmas Parade
1. Get riders to join us in the Parade on wheels (why walk when you can roll).
2. Design and display eye-catching flyers highlighting Ahonui Works mission.
3. Create colorful banners and signs.
Social Media
1. Share all things pump track.
2. Share parade photos and updates.
3. Tag local organizations and influencers.
…….continued efforts
Keiki Drawing Contest – Featured Artwork on Parks Directional Board
Keiki Contest Details
1. Contest theme: “Dream pump track”
2. Age group: Keiki from the community at local schools.
3. Submission Format: Drawings or Paintings.
4. Deadline: TBD
5. Prize: Featured artwork on the park’s directional board.
Judging Criteria
1. Creativity
2. Originality
3. Relevance to Ahonui Works mission
4. Visual appeal
Contest Process
1. Submission collection.
2. Judging panel: Ahonui Works representatives, School educators, Sponsor representatives.
3. Top 5 artwork’s chosen by Judging panel then displayed on Social Media.
4. Social Medial comment submission to choose final winner.
5. Winner Selected and informed.
Display and Recognition
1. Share all contestants artworks. Post top 5 artworks for Final step to winning artwork. Social media (comment below the corresponding number of your favorite art work.)
2. Social Media: Share the winning artwork and contestant submissions.
3. At ribbon ceremony of pump track an unveiling ceremony to take place of artwork.
This contest will foster community engagement, encourage creativity and promote Ahonui Works mission. Social Media Promotions (let them know who we are). Collaboration / giveaways for more followers
Naming the Pump Tack Park : Mo’olelo around Hawaii
As we considered names for our pump track, we felt it was essential to draw inspiration from the
rich cultural heritage of the location. We propose naming our pump track after a mo’olelo
specific to the Waimānalo area. This idea was sparked by my son, who suggested naming a
potential pump track in Kane’ohe “Bamboo Track”. We’re eager to build upon this concept by
incorporating educational elements into our pump track design.Involvement with our project
would not only enhance your student’s learning experiences but also provide opportunities for
growth, skill building and community engagement. We envision a sign or plaque on-site that
shares the story behind the name, providing an opportunity to teach our community and visitors
about the mo’olelo and its connection to the location. Involving the keiki in this project will give
them a sense of pride and ownership as they would have a lasting impact on our community.
We envision pump tracks across Hawaii and it would give us an opportunity to share every
mo’olelo around Hawaii.
We believe this approach will not only honor the cultural heritage of Waimānalo but also
promote awareness and appreciation for Hawaii’s rich storytelling traditions.Mahalo for
considering our proposal. We look forward to sharing more about this project and exploring
ways to collaborate.