Being a former homeowner in Aloha Estates and former volunteer committee member, I still have a soft spot for the community and the many friendships I made while living here. My name is Janine and I am your Bookkeeper for the Aloha Estates Association.

My duties in support of the Board of Directors include:

• Monitoring email messages and notifying the Board on matters that need their attention;

• Monitoring banking activities;

• Issuing yearly invoices for annual road fees;

• Managing the postal mail;

• Processing and documenting road fee payments in the Electronic Accounting System;

• Maintaining the bookkeeping system which generates monthly reports to the Board of Directors;

• Reconciliation of Bank Statements; and

• Maintaining property owners' contact information securely and answering billing questions that arise.

On a personal note, my love for life in Hawaii goes back to 1969 when I was 19 and moved to Lahaina, Maui from the beach communities of South Orange County, California. I worked in the newer Kaanapali resort restaurants, then learned Interior Design and Building Construction under Cliff McQueen, an early developer on the island. I then advanced into bookkeeping for other contractors, small businesses and private individuals, maintaining these clients over the last 30 years  building a lifelong reputation of trust and integrity. I worked often as my passion for inter-island and foreign travel grew with my home and work base on Maui. This allowed me to catch a golden opportunity to visit countries such as Southeast Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Europe.

As I first traveled to Hilo during those early years I was attracted to the fact that it seemed to reflect the classic Hawaii feel that I felt the other islands had lost. Ultimately I moved to Mountain View, choosing this area after taking care of my aging mother throughout the 1990-2010s in California. I now live in Volcano Village.

I am happy to assist Aloha Estates property owners in any way I can or pass on concerns to the Board. My phone number is(949)633-4461; please leave a detailed message if I miss your call. Aloha and mahalo.