Table sponsorships from candidates for public office are being accepted by
Maui Economic Opportunity for the 54th Kupuna Aloha Luncheon, set for
Saturday, July 25, at the Grand Wailea.
MEO is handling sponsorships and event coordination for the Maui County
Senior Planning & Coordinating Council.
The event annually draws more than 400 kupuna from across the island and
provides an opportunity for candidates to meet Maui County seniors
in-person.
More than 450 kupuna grasp hands to sing “Hawai`i Aloha” at the conclusion of the 53rd Kupuna Aloha Luncheon, July 26, 2025 at the Grand Wailea. This year’s event is set for Saturday, July 25, and table sponsors are being accepted.
A total of 40 tables are available — on a first-come, first-served basis —
and priority will be given to candidates with MEO accommodating annual
supporters.
The cost for a table is $200 and includes 1 meal ticket. Additional meal
tickets may be purchased for $55 each. Table sponsorships help offset the
cost of hosting this special event for our kupuna.
The event was organized more than 5 decades ago to give kupuna an
opportunity to meet candidates in-person and express their opinions. Today,
the gathering offers kupuna an opportunity to wear their finest with a
formal hotel buffet lunch and catch-up with old friends, as well as meet
candidates for office and take home swag.
Guests will begin arriving at the Grand Wailea Haleakala Ballroom at 8 a.m.
with tables set up and ready by 7:45 a.m. The event concludes at 12:30 p.m.
The deadline to register for a sponsorship table and to submit payment is
June 19. Only those with purchased tickets may participate.
For an application or more information, contact MEO Executive Assistant
Aubrey Anana by phone at (808) 243-4306 or email at [email protected].
The vendor area is shown from last year’s Kupuna Aloha Luncheon on July 26.
Table sponsorships are being accepted for this year’s event on July 25 with more vendors expected due to the election year.