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HAC Elects New Officers, Representatives

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Elects New Officers, SCC Representatives, and At-Large Island Representatives

Chair:  Juanita Brown Kawamoto
1st Vice Chair:  Kainoa Kaumeheiwa-Rego
2nd Vice Chair:  Melodie Aduja
Secretary/Treasurer:  Benton Pang
SCC Female:  Pohai Ryan
SCC Male: Ken Farm
Oʻahu At-Large: Ellen Awai
Oʻahu At-Large (male):  Vacant
Hawaiʻi County At-Large:  Lei Kihoi
Kauaʻi County At-Large: Jean Iida
Maui County At-Large:  Vacant
Immediate Past Chair:  Leimomi Khan

Oahu County Committee Convention Cancelled

Quoting Lorna Strand, Chair, of the O’ahu County Committee, Democratic Party of Hawaii, “The health and safety of our members is our highest priority, and we believe the cancellation of this event is necessary to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”

Democratic Party of Hawaii Convention Postponed and Office Closed

The DPH Convention has been postponed.  Watch for further announcements.  The DPH headquarters is closed till further notice.

Message from Interim Chair Kate Stanley RE: COVID-19

Aloha,

As we all face this trying and unprecedented health crisis we want you to know that that our foremost concern is for the health and safety of every member of the community.

Here are some things we all can do now to help with this global pandemic:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds.
  • Practice social distancing — avoid groups of more than 10, stay at home if at all possible.
  • Share the Aloha spirit with everyone, compassion and empathy can go a long way.

We each have the power to help slow transmission, protect our vulnerable ʻohana, and minimize the burden on our already strained healthcare system. To learn more about preventing the spread of COVID-19 please go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html

We ask that our members abide by the directions of the Governor, the Federal Government, and the CDC to help stop the spread of COVID-19, so that all of us remain safe and healthy.

As we move forward in a rapidly changing landscape, please know that we are working in concert with the members of the Executive Committee, County Chairs, other Party leaders, and the DNC to make the best decisions.

We ask for your patience as contingency planning continues. And we will keep you updated as changes occur.

Mahalo for your support and understanding.

Kate Stanley
Interim Party Chair
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Nomination for Leadership Positions Due Today

 

REMINDER: 

This is just a reminder that nominations for Hawaiian Affairs Caucus leadership positions are due today.  Go to hawaiianaffairs.org for nomination forms.  Click on HAC General Membership Meeting & Elections.  Elections take place on March 18, at the DPH headquarters.  

Leimomi Khan
Chair
 
 
 
 
 
Democratic Party
Executive Director:
  Erynn Fernandez
State Chair:
  Kate Stanley
County Chair:
  Lorna Strand
Region 3 Chair:
  Ken Farm
SCC SD12-NM:
   Leimomi  Khan
SCC SD12-NF:
   Daniel  Jacob
District 26 Chair:
  Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
Precinct 3 President:
  Leimomi Khan
 
Legislators
Congress CD1:
  Ed Case
Senate SD12:
  Sharon Moriwaki
House HD26:
  Scott Saiki
Honolulu CC-V:
  Ann Kobayashi
 
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Upcoming Events
What To Expect At The March 4th Precinct Meeting
Tuesday, 2/18/20
 
Feb Labor Caucus Meeting
Thursday, 2/20/20
 
Region 3 – 2020 Roadmap – Regional Series Meeting
Saturday, 2/22/20
 

 

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HAC Special Membership Meeting – Legislative Matters

General Membership Meeting,
February 7, 6:30 p.m.,
DPH Headquarters
 Agenda

 Call to Order
Pule Wehe
Minutes of Meeting
New Business
– DPH Convention – HAC Workshop Recommendation (10 minutes)
– Legislative Bills
  — OHA and Public Land Trust (30 minutes)
  — DHHL, SCHHA, and Housing (30 minutes)
  —  Protection of Sacred Sites (20 minutes)
– Legislative Bills – Time Permitting
 — Olelo Hawaii
 — Health
 — Education
— Ag, Water, Fish, Environment
Adjournment

HAC General Membership Meeting & Elections

DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAII
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS (HAC)

General Membership Meeting, March 18, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Dial in:  (605) 313-6153, Meeting ID 809760#

2020 Elections

NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

  • Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Caucus
  • First Vice Chair,, HAC
  • Second Vice Chair, HAC
  • Secretary, HAC
  • Treasurer, HAC
  • Hawaii At large, HAC
  • Kauai At Large, HAC
  • Maui At Large, HAC
  • O’ahu At large, HAC (2)
  • HAC Delegate to the State Central Committee (2)

QUALIFICATIONS

Nominees must provide a written statement certifying that he/she meets the following qualifications:

  • Is a member of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i;
  • Is a member of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus;
  • Fully subscribes to the purpose, mission, and values of the Caucus as set forth in these Bylaws;
  • Demonstrates involvement and active participation with the Caucus or any other Hawaiian organization by such activities as attending meetings, serving as a committee chair, serving as an officer, advocating for the well being of Native Hawaiians, or any other activity in support of the Caucus and/or Hawaiian organization.
  • Commit to attend Executive Committee and general membership meetings.
  • Additionally, nominations for the position of Caucus Representatives of two different genders to the State Central Committee must satisfy the following: File with the Secretary of the Caucus nomination papers, which shall include:
    • A ten dollar ($10) filing fee payable to “The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i;”
    • Signatures from not less than five (5) members of the Caucus; and
    • Fulfilling the requirements set forth above.

DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Transmit the attached nomination form to the Nominations and Elections Committee, by email, c/o Rhonda Roldan, rhondar8@gmail.com, or by hard copy to Hawaiian Affairs Caucus, Democratic Party of Hawaii,  P. O. Box 2041, Honolulu, Hawaii 96805, to be received by not later than February 18, 2020.  Additionally, for the position of Caucus representative, transmit the $10 filing fee payable to the Democratic Party of Hawaii and signatures from not less than five members of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus. 

VOTING ELIGIBILITY

Per the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus bylaws, only those who have been members of the Party and the Caucus as of January 31, 2020 shall be eligible to vote in the election. The Caucus Secretary, with the assistance of Party staff, shall certify the list of members eligible to vote.

Native Hawaiian Caucus Day

Aloha!

I wanted to ask if the Civic Clubs of Oahu wants to support and exhibit for the 2020 Native Hawaiian Caucus Day at the Capitol on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm. We are asking 60 organizations to exhibit for that day with lunch provided by OHA. Let me know if you are interested.

Mahalo, Jules

Julia K. Peleiholani
Hawaii State Capitol
Office of Senator Jarrett Keohokalole
415 S. Beretania St., Room 203
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 587-7215

2020 NHC Flyer

Seminar: Native Hawaiian Organizations & the Section 106 Process

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WHAT IS IT?
The training will present a new online course from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on Native Hawaiian Organizations and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.  There will also be a panel presentation. Subject matter experts from OHA and other groups will be featured panelists.

The seminar is free. Registration is required.
 
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
“The training will allow NHOs to learn and understand the Section 106 process, structure and best practices for consultation,” said Stanton Enomoto, Senior Program Director for Department of the Interior Office of Native Hawaiian Relations. “The desired outcome of this training is that NHOs will be more informed and better equipped to participate in consultation and ultimately, protect and preserve significant Native Hawaiian cultural resources.”
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Native Hawaiian Organizations and members of the native Hawaiian community interested in preservation of historic properties, including properties of religious and cultural significance to NHOs, which may be adversely affected by federal undertakings.
  • federal, state and local agencies who participate in Section 106 consultation;
  • professionals who manage or contribute to Section 106 matters;
  • community organizations or individuals with stewardship responsibilities for historic or cultural properties. 

 

 

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HAC General Membership

HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
627 South Street, Honolulu
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Dial In Number:  (605) 313-6153, meeting ID 809760#.  If you are using a landline, you may incur long distance charges.
FEATURING:  ROBIN DANNER, SCHHA Chairman & Homestead Community Development Corporation CEO
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Quorum
Pule wehe
Guest speaker:  Ms. Robin Danner, SCHHA Chairman & Homestead Community Development Corporation CEO
Unfinished Business
–  Maui Representative to the HAC:  Nominee, Walter Ritte, Jr.
New Business
– Appointment of Nominations and Elections Committee Chair
– Legislative Bills 2020:  Public Land Trust Settlement; Housing; Sacred Land
– DPH Convention, May 22-24, 2020; HAC Program, Exhibit and Ad
-Announcements
–  HAC Meeting Schedule
–  February 11, HAC Executive Committee Meeting
–  March (date TBD) HAC General Membership Meeting – Elections
All meetings at DPH, 6:00 p.m.  Check HAC website for updates, hawaiianaffairs.org
Pule Ho’oku’u
Adjournment
Hawaiian Affairs Caucus members are also invited to a press conference that is being held earlier at 5:30 p.m. (arrive by 5:15 p.m.).  DPH Chair will be announcing the names of candidates who will be on the Democratic Party of Hawaii ballot for the Party-run Presidential Primary.  

This is Us – Represent and Be Heard in the 2020 Census

Aloha kakou,

I am so honored to share with you the release of the video THIS IS ME produced by The Kalaimoku Group for Census 2020.  Please share.  Mahalo nui to Kuhio Lewis, CEO of CNHA and Chair of the Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders Complete Count Committee, John Aeto, CEO and TEAM Kalaimoku Group, the singers, dancers, musicians, film and sound crews.  Laulima!   Ho`omaika`i!  Kehau

THIS IS US
Represent and Be Heard in the 2020 Census

Check out this powerful video rendition of “This is Me” performed by Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists and dancers from across the country to invite and inspire their community to be seen, heard, and counted in the 2020 Census.

This rendition features some of the best talent including Kalenakū, Raiatea, Dillion Bien, Darren Bien, Lehua Kalima, Jericho Semanu, Kumu Hula Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu & the Academy of Hawaiian Arts, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Jordis Unga, Samoan Community Development Center Choir, Nancy Fifita “Fancy Nancy”, Taʻu Pupu’a, Voka Mataele, Lea Love, Amy Hānaialiʻi Gilliom, Siaki Sii, Tavaʻesina Aloʻovaveao Scanlan, Tavana Mcmoore, Tiana Liufau, Jerome Faʻanana Grey, Tinifu Loa Grey, Lāʻie Community Members, Teheiara Kealohanui Pimental.

Efforts across the country are underway to ensure Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are fully and accurately counted in the 2020 Census.

For more information on Census and how you can get involved visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/census or at www.2020census.gov

Credits: Kalaimoku Group, U.S. Census Bureau, 4 Miles LLC
Sponsors: Hawaiian Airlines, Daniel K. Inouye Institute, and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

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TONIGHT (1/7) Impactful Advocacy Training

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Impactful Advocacy Training

As part of the Membership Committee's (MCDPH) commitment to making sure all Democrats are prepared for the 2020 Legislative Session and Election cycle were are hosting a series of trainings and briefings over the next few months.  All trainings by MCDPH (unless otherwise stated) are for MEMBERS ONLY of the Democratic Party of Hawai'i, so if you want bring a friend to the training make sure they are a member of the DPH by sending them this link: https://hawaiidemocrats. org/join/

Impactful Advocacy Training

TONIGHT, January 7, 2020

Location takes place at DPH HQ 627 South St. Suite 105, Honolulu, HI from 5:30 – 7:30 pm (DPH Members ONLY)
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  • Participation is available as follows:
    • Call In:  If you are using a landline, you may incur long distance charges.
    • Dial-in Number: (605) 313-6153
    • Meeting ID: 809760#
  • Computer:

Agenda

  1. Introductions
  2. Briefing on 2020 DPH Priority Bills/Issues by DPH Legislative Committee (10 minutes)
  3. Quick overview on how a bill becomes a law (5 minutes)
    1. A Participant’s Guide: Walk through Session (PAR): http://lrbhawaii.org/ par/pub/pgwalkthru.pdf
    2. Glossary of Legislative Terms http://lrbhawaii.org/ reports/lglos.html
  4. Quick overview on how to use the Capitol on-line system (10 minutes)
    1. How to create an account
      Hawai‘i Legislature’s Website: A Guide (PAR) 
      http://lrbhawaii.org/par/pub/ sitegde13.pdf
    2. How to find bills
      1. Word search
      2. Packages
    3. How to get hearing notices
    4. How to track bills and create reports
    5. How to submit written testimony
      How to submit testimony (PAR):

http://lrbhawaii.org/par/pub/ howtotest.pdf

  1. Effective Written Testimony (15 minutes)
    1. Do’s and Don’ts
    2. How to ensure you are getting your point across
    3. How long is too long…
      Written Testimony: Bare Basics (PAR)
      http://lrbhawaii.org/par/pub/ egtest.pdf
  2. Effective Verbal Testimony (10 minutes)
  1. Engaging Staff & Elected Officials (10 minutes)
    1. Tried and true
    2. ‘Leave Behind’
    3. What not to do
  2. How to support your bill(s) outside of hearings (10 minutes)
  3. Questions (15 minutes)

Announcements

Other Upcoming DPH 2020 Trainings & Activities

Island of O'ahu – Monday, January 20, 2020 – DPH Membership Booth at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Rally at Kapiʻolani Park 

 

The rally goes from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (usually ends early)

If you want to help staff the booth please contact Michael at michael@hawaiidemocrats.org

 

The Oʻahu County Committee will have a unit with a Trolley in the MLK Jr. parade and they are having a gathering after the parade as well.

Thursday, February 6, 2020 – What to expect at the March 4th District/Precinct Meeting at DPH HQ 627 South St. Suite 105, Honolulu, HI from 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Open to the public)
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The training to include the following:
Responsibilities and how the elections will work for: 
    Precinct Officers, 
    District Officers, & 
    Delegates to the State Convention & County Convention.
Brief summary of how to become a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in Milwaukee in July 2020.

  • Participation is available as follows:
    • Call In:  If you are using a landline, you may incur long distance charges.
    • Dial-in Number: (605) 313-6153
    • Meeting ID: 809760#
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