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SURFING THE NATIONS
FOUNDATION
Newsletter Issue # 17
- June 2007
Freedom Surf Contest Results and Bali Update |
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If this is your first Surfing The Nations E-Newsletter,
Welcome!
And for all others, thanks for your support and letting
us share our vision and goals for "Surfers Giving Back".
In our last newsletter #16 we omitted the name list of
results for the 1st annual Freedom Surf Contest and have
included it in this newsletter issue. We also want to
once again thank and acknowledge our contest sponsors.
Enjoy!
The Surf Contest was also featured in our last
newsletter.
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to view the previous newsletter.
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Thank you
City and County of Honolulu and Mayor Mufi Hannemann for
making this possible
 We
would like to take this opportunity to thank the City
and county of Honolulu and Mayor Mufi Hannemann and his
office for their excellent support. A special thanks
goes to Isaac Hokama, the administrator of the Mayor's
Task Force on Drug Abuse. He was instrumental in
providing a grant for this surf contest.
Thank you Helpers -
Mahalo to all the volunteers and judges who made this
contest a success for the cause of "Surfers for a
drug-free Hawaii".
Thank you Sponsors -
Alot of great businesses supported the Surf Contest,
giving massive amounts of merchandise for prizes and
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Here Are the Contest Sponsors:
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Christian Surfing
Federation |
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Surf News
Network |
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Jedediah |
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A-1
A-Lectrician |
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Islands |
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Hawaii Prince
Hotel - Waikiki |
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Tim Carroll
Surfboards |
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American
Carpet One |
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"Poe He'e Nalu Ha'Awi Ho'u"
- "Surfers Giving Back" in Hawaiian |
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The Results from the 2007 Freedom Surf Contest at
Waikiki:
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Keiki Shortboard
1 -
KELLY GRAF
2 -
TROY OSADA
3 -
KALANI HATCHER
4 -
RACHEL LLOYD |
Girls Shortboard
1 -
KAWEHI WHITFORD
2 -
MISSY VALDEZ
3 -
CANDICE KRIEGER |
Open Bodyboard
1 -
JAMES CLANCY
2 -
MACKENZIE YOSHIDA
3 -
MARK GERVACIO
4 -
RENO CHAMP
5 -
ZAC SHEPARD
6 -
JOSH GRION |
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Youth Shortboard
1 -
KAOLI KAHOKULOA
2 -
TROY WESTON-WEBB
3 -
ALEX PENDLETON
4 -
LUKE HITCHCOCK
5 -
CAYLA MOORE
6 -
RATRICK CALDERON |
Boys Shortboard
1 -
CHRISTIAN PENDLETON
2 -
GALEN MIZINAKA
3 -
SEAN SUGIHARA
4 -
TJ METCALF
5 -
WARREN ESTENCION
6 -
KYLE ROACH-LAING |
Mens Shortboard
1 -
JORDAN SALVADOR
2 -
GREGG NAKAMURA
3 -
STEPHEN SUZUKI
4 -
GOPAL BUTLER
5 -
JARED CLAPPER
5 -
J.R. MATSUMURA |
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Sr Mens Shortboard
1 -
BOBBY JUDD
2 -
NOLAN BUENCONSEJO
3 -
RANDY SUGIHARA
4 -
PUANA KAHOKULOA
5 -
NIKILAS ERIKSSON
6 -
RODNEY NAKAMA |
Legends Shortboard
1 -
JAY UMOTO
2 -
DANNY MALIGRO
3 -
BRYAN SURRATT
4 -
OKA HOSWELL
5 -
LANCE OHATA
6 -
LARRY MARVEL |
Women Shortboard
1 -
GEODEE CLARK
2 -
RAINA CHANG
3 -
DANIELLE
TAGGERTY-ONAGA
4 -
KAT VAN DYKE
5 -
BRAINA CHANG
6 -
SAMIA MOREIRA |
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Sr Women
Shortboard
1 -
SUSAN NISHIDA
2 -
JEANNIE CHESSER
3 -
MAKI YAMAMOTO |
Women Longboard
1 -
GEODEE CLARK
2 -
AKOI PADA
3 -
STACIA AHINA
4 -
ASHLEY QUINTAL
5 -
HAUNANI KANE
5 -
CHIE MATSUOKA |
Sr Women Longboard
1 -
DARLENE MAMIYA O'SHEA
2 -
PUA KANE
3 -
DAWN CHANG
4 -
LINDA BISEL
5 -
SANDY UMOTO
6 -
KATHLEEN YORUNG |
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Boys Longboard
1 -
NELSON AHINA III
2 -
CEDRIC CAIRES
3 -
CODY HARADA
4 -
SYMON ROWLANDS
5 -
TIMOTHY ROWLANDS
6 -
DYLAN BOTELHO |
Mens Longboard
1 -
JEREMIAH WOZNICK
2 -
KAPUNA GUERRERO
3 -
DANIEL PEREZ
4 -
LENNY CAPENIA
5 -
DANIEL JOHNASSEN
6 -
ADAM MUNCH |
Sr Mens longboard
1 -
EDDIE JOSE
2 -
TORU YAMAGUCHI
3 -
TODD ROBERTSON
4 -
BOB BALOUSKUS
5 -
LAYTON SUN
6 -
ERNIE MAXILOM |
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Legends Longboard
1 -
JAMIE BALLENGER
2 -
LANCE OHATA
3 -
JAY UMOTO
4 -
KIM MCKEAGUE
5 -
BEAR
WOZNICK
6 -
ROBERT NOUCHI |
Open Mens Longboard
1 -
JON KEPOO
2 -
DESTRY FLORES
3 -
NELSON AHINA III
4 -
MIKE NELMS
5 -
SHANE HAMAMOTO
5 -
SHAWN MCCAUL |
Girls Longboard
1 -
MEGAN GODINEZ
2 -
KAWEHI WHITFORD
3 -
LAIMING TAM
4 -
TATIANA WESTON-WEBB
5 -
HEATHER FAUSTEN
6 -
GABRIELLA YESTER |
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"For those of us who are called to surf ministries we
can accomplish and do great
things for God provided that
we don't mind who gets the credit."
- TB |
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Lisa Moala,
Special thanks for volunteering all these years as a
faithful STN office administrator, Feeding The
Hungry organizer, SLS Registrar, grant writer, surf
missions trip coordinator, and everything else you
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Thank you all who attended the Contest!
Shown in picture: Danny Akaka Jr. and his wife Anna,
Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona Jr., and
Christian Surfing Federation
Leader Joey Akaka |
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"He Ipu Kula O Waikiki I Ka Poli Wawae O Ke Anuenue O
Hawaii"
- Waikiki is the pot of gold at the foot of Hawaii's
rainbow. |
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Last Chance 10th Anniversery Surfing Outreach to Bali
Indonesia |
YOU ARE INVITED.
Anticipation is building as we prepare to take our
tenth annual excursion to Bali, Indonesia. A
predominately Hindu island, located in the largest
Islamic nation in the world, Bali is a breeding
ground for adventure and a major international surf
destination. Every year our team grows as more
people begin to answer God's call to GO to
Indonesia.
BE CHALLENGED!
God has destined you for amazing things! Come with
us to Bali and see how he will use you!
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
7 day boat trip to Nusa Lembongan, Gili Island,
Sumbawa and Lombok Island
Bingin Beach (3 nights) plus beach party
Day surfing trips to Uluwatu, Padang-Padang,
Impossibles, Balangan, Kuta Reef
Worship and beach evangelism in Kuta Beach
Local church ministry
Medical relief
Street kids ministry
Hard Rock Cafe Banquet
And more!
COST OF OUTREACH
$975 for ground fees plus airfare (approximately
$1100 from Honolulu).
Ground fees include: housing, ground transportation,
gas, car insurance, tracts, Bibles, gifts for host
families and new friends, team t-shirt, 7 day surf
trip via boat to outer islands and banquet at Hard
Rock Cafe, Bali.
NOTE: Cost does not include food, bottled water,
local boat rides to surf breaks, personal needs,
airport departure tax, surfboard airline charges,
medical insurance, etc.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
American and other passports must be valid at least
6 months from date of entry.
Visas are required! U.S. citizens may apply for
visas on arrival in Bali ($25 U.S.)
IMPORTANT: some nationalities are required to apply
for visas in their home country before leaving for
Indonesia. Check with your nearest Indonesian
Embassy.
Vaccinations none required |
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Resources
are also available at:
www.surfingthenations.com/bali
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IF YOU'RE IN BALI, CONTACT US AT:
Ayu Beach Inn
Poppies Lane 1 - Kuta, Bali
Phone: (0391) 752091
Fax: (0361) 753314
Email while in Bali: surfingnations@yahoo.com
Also, we have a cell
phone in Bali for you to call:
081 337 784489
THANK YOU UPTOPIA OPTICS FOR SUPPORTING THIS
TRIP!
 Uptopia
donated some
of their merchandise for our outreach. If
you want
to visit their website and check out their
stuff, you can visit
www.utopiaoptics.com. |
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 Koki
from Bingin, Bali
Koki is an 18 year old Hindu, Balinese surfer from
Bingin, Bali, Indonesia who Surfing The Nations is
sponsoring. Koki will be competing in the Billabong Pro
Junior Series '07.
May 31 – June 3: Kiramas
June 29 – July 1: Kuta Reef
August 2 – 5: Canggu
Series winner scores wildcard to the Billabong ASP World
Junior Championships VZ trials 2008 Sydney, OZ
Koki rides for Kembali Sufboards shaped by Bryan Newton.
Koki has requested Surfing The Nations to help purchase
a motorbike as he comes from a very poor family. The
cost of a motorbike is $1,500.00 U.S. STN believes Koki
is a very talented and promising surfer worth investing
in. Your prayer and support are needed. Please
prayerfully consider radically changing a young man's
life through a financial donation to buy his motorbike. |
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TO HELP BUY A MOTORCYCLE FOR KOKI - NEED: $1,500 USD |
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STN Family News
"Stefan we will miss you for our 10th anniversary in
Bali this year. Thanks for your years of
faithfulness serving the vision of STN and your
leadership.
Stefan is
unable to attend because USA immagration and visa
concerns. Why? He's engaged to my 2nd daughter
Christy. Wedding date is set for September 16, 2007.
"Welcome to the Bauer Family Stefan." - TB
Stefan will be leading the operational side of
Surfing The Nations for the month of July while the
Bali team is away. |
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Heather Brown -
Surf Art
Heather Brown is a local artist and surfer here in
Hawaii. She received her Bachelors in Fine Arts from
University of Hawaii at Manoa with an emphasis in
printmaking. She likes to work in various mediums
including acrylics, photography, woodcuts, screen
prints, intaglio prints and lino cuts. Most of her
inspiration comes from her love for the sea, popular
surf breaks, and the beautiful flora and fauna of the
islands. Check out Heathers art work at
www.heatherbrownart.com
and Longboard magazine, July 2007 issue-Annual art.
Thanks Heather for supporting Surfing The Nations,
your art is a gift to the nations. |
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Original Photos |
Finished Artwork |
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Jonny Newell, Scar Reef, Sumbawa |
"Jonny" - 8x10 prints available |
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Impossibles, Bali |
"Tom's Lineup" - 8x10 prints available |
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Bryant Eaton, Scar Reef, Sumbawa |
Untitled |
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 Frizon
Festival in Sweden - August 8 - 12, 2007
Surfing The Nations will have a booth again at this
year's
Frizon festival in Sweden. For more infomation,
contact David Gustafsson by email: david.gustafsson@crossnet.net |
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 Sri
Lanka Update
Two and a half weeks ago Surfing The Nations sent out a
team of five to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. The goal of this
team is to build a meeting place for the "Surf Center",
reconnect with locals from past trips, and organize
outreaches for the June team. While the team has been in
Sri Lanka they have been blessed to have a dear Sri
Lankan friend, Johnson, working with them. Johnson
(featured in the Surfing The Nations DVD
[
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to watch) has been an amazing support to the team and
able to help the team to get the building materials
quickly and has helped them build a cabana for a meeting
place. The team is very thankful for the opportunity to
be God's hands and feet and have been working hard to
organize for the June team. Please continue to pray for
the team and that the Lord will give them an
anointing while they are in the midst of turmoil.
Thankfully, in Arugam Bay, the team has experienced a
tranquil environment.
On June 10th we have another team of twelve flying out to meet
in Sri Lanka with the rest of the Sri Lanka team. The
combined team consist s
of surfers from all over the world: Charis
Bauer, Melisa Cassell, Kaya Cassell, Isabella
Cassell, Niklas Eriksson,
Kristin Flynn, Jordan Gash,
Taylor Gibler, Zach Ifland, Rachel Mahaffey, Micheala
Meyers, Sarah Northart, Carrianne Quinn, Ralph
Schroeder, Seraina Schaffner, Jonathan & Alysia Tarpley, and Brent Van Auken are the members of the Summer 2007 Sri Lanka
Outreach Team. Each of these members are excited to see
what God is going to do while they are in Sri Lanka and
how they will be used. The group will be continuing to
build the Surfing The Nations "Surf Center", teach in the
local Muslim schools, share our faith with the people of
Sri Lanka, and love the people that we connect with. Our
hope is to continue to build a bridge between the people
in Arugam Bay and Surfing the Nations and ultimately
that the people of this small town would know God!
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TO HELP BUILD THE NEW "SURF CENTER" - GOAL: $30,000
USD |
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