Downloadable Agenda

Cost:

• $250 (Through September 30)
• $300 (After September 30)
  

Vendors/Sponsors: For booth & sponsor opportunities, please contact Executive Director, Kay Smiley at ed@usla.org or (904) 377-7798.

Airport: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association (HLA) is pleased to offer USLA members 5% off select flights by clicking HERE.

Hotel Information: Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel - To reserve a room for the USLA USLA Fall 2024 Educational Conference and Board of Directors Meeting click HERE.
Room Rates & Fees:

• Room rates start at $202 per night and are available November 1-13. If you are interested in room category upgrades or extended room nights stays, please contact Queen Kapiʻolani Assistant Director of Sales, Julie Ogata, jogata@queenkapiolani.com
  
• A discounted daily parking fee of $20 is available upon request (normally $40).
• Special thank you to Queen Kapiʻolani for waving the $50 daily hospitality fee for USLA members.

Free Daily Hotel Activities:

• Surf Demonstrations/Lessons: Daily – Hans Hedemann Surf School
• Lei Making Workshop: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10:30am - 11:30am – Open Air Lobby
• Yoga: Sunday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 -9:00am – Leahi Lanai
• Run Club: Thursday 6:00pm

Aloha Attire for Meeting:

• Men: Aloha or collared shirt, slacks or dress shorts. No board shorts, t-shirts, tevas, or rubber flip flops. Agency collared/polo shirts, shorts and athletic shoes are acceptable.
• Women: Dress, mu’umu’u, or blouse with skirt, slacks and sandals. No swim suits, t-shirts, cover-ups. Agency collared/polo shirts, shorts and athletic shoes are acceptable.
  

Wednesday, November 6:

• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Personal Rescue Watercraft Training (Free / Optional) – Kaimana Beach
  
• 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: OpenWater First Responder Workshop (Free / Optional / Space Limited) – Kuhio Beach Lagoon
  
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: OpenWater First Responder Workshop (Free / Optional / Space Limited) – Kuhio Beach Lagoon
  
• 4:00PM - 6:00PM: Conference Registration – Royal Club Lounge
  
• 5:00PM - 7:00PM: Welcome Reception – Queen Kapiʻolani Knots Coffee Roaster Lobby

Thursday, November 7: Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings

• 8:00AM - 9:00AM: Continental Breakfast and First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet – Leahi Room
• 9:00AM - 11:30AM: Board of Directors Meeting – Leahi Room
• 11:30AM: Boxed Lunch
  
• 11:30AM - 5:00PM: Committee Meetings – Locations Vary
  
• 5:00PM - 7:00PM: Vendor Welcome Reception – Leahi Room
  

Friday, November 8: Educational Conference

• 8:00AM - 9:00AM: Continental Breakfast – Leahi Room
  
• 9:00AM - 12:00PM: Supporting Those Who Protect Us

A case study panel discussion with a focus on the mental health and wellness of first responders, affected communities, and survivors. Panelists bring unique experiences in healing related to traumatic rescues, community healing from natural disasters, and survivorship.

This discussion aims to deepen understanding of this community dynamic, to learn from the experiences of first-responders, victims, and community members about the healing process as it relates to mental health. To raise awareness of the complexity and impact of these relationships on healing.

• 12:00PM: Lunch & USLA Ben Carlson Lifeguard of the Year Award Presentation
  

• 2:00PM - 4:00PM: Beach Guardian Workshop (Free / Optional) – Kuhio Beach
  

In 63% of water related emergencies in Hawai’i, a bystander is the first person on scene. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association Beach Guardian Workshop teaches skills to community members to act quickly and how to use common resources (rescue tubes, surfboards, etc) if they find themselves in an emergency when a lifeguard or first responder is not available.

This is a free community service workshop. HLA has invited a school group to attend, we would like for USLA members to also join us with the hope that this program will be duplicated by other agencies in their communities.

• 4:00PM - 6:00PM: Pau Hana (Aloha Friday) Reception – Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Store
  

Saturday, November 9: Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings

• 8:00AM - 9:00AM: Continental Breakfast – Leahi Room
• 8:00AM - 11:00AM: Committee Meetings – Locations Vary
• 11:00AM - 3:30PM: Board of Directors Meeting – Leahi Room
• 11:00AM: Dr. Rob Brander – Recent Research on Rips and Beach Safety
• 12:00PM: Boxed Lunch (Working)
  
• 5:00PM: Closing Banquet/60th Anniversary Ceremony – Duke’s Waikiki