To the ‘Ohana of the Late Senator Breene Harimoto,
“Luʻuluʻu Hawai’i ne’i ka ua nui, kaumaha i ka noe o Alakaʻi.”
Hawai’i is downcast with great rains, with mists of Alakaʻi.
The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai’i offers our deepest condolences and sympathy to the ‘ohana of the Late Senator Breene Harimoto. Senator Harimoto was truly a Keiki o ka ‘Āina, his commitment to protecting the environment and the people of Hawai‘i provided a great legacy for Hawai’i’s future generations.
Na Iehowa ‘oe e ho’omaika’i mai,
Juanita Brown Kawamoto
Pelekikena
Hawaiian Affairs Caucus
Democratic Party of Hawai’i
Retransmitting the below email to remind HAC members of the importance of the March 4th District/Precinct Meetings. It is at this meeting that we will elect Precinct & District Officers as well as delegates to County and State Conventions. We will also provide you information about upcoming Party activities. This is also the start of the road if you want to run to be a delegate to represent your Presidential candidate and the state of Hawaii at the 2020 Democratic National Convention which will be held in Milwaukee on July 13-16. Further details, including a description of the role and responsibilities of leadership positions can be found at the Democratic Party of Hawaii website at hawaiidemocrats.org.
Also, a reminder, our next general membership meeting takes place on March 18, 6:00 p.m., at the Democratic Party of Hawaii office, 627 South Street. We shall be electing our new officers and directors for the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus. The nomination deadline for the positions of President, 1VC, 2VC, Secretary, Treasurer, and two (2) At-Large Members from O’ahu County; one (1) At-Large Member from Hawaii County; One (1) At-Large Member from Maui County; and One (1) At-Large Member from Kauai County has been extended to March 18. The nomination form is available at the HAC website, hawaiianaffairs.org. Please read the HAC bylaws, also posted at our website, for a description of the duties and responsibilities of these positions. Note: Our bylaws provide that only members in good standing as of January 31, 2020 are eligible to vote in the election. Main agenda topics will be an update of our legislative agenda, the elections, and the DPH Convention. Dial in (605) 313-6153, meeting ID 809760#.
Leimomi
Aloha Leimomi,
Reminder: March 4th District/PrecinctMeeting Upcoming DPH Activities
Reminder that we are meeting this Wednesday, March 4th for the 2020 District/Precinct Meetings, doors open at 6:30 pm with meetings beginning at 7:00 pm. At these meetings we will be electing:
If someone you know is not sure of their House District or Precinct all they need to do is put their street address in this app to verify them so they go to the right meeting location: https://olvr.hawaii.gov/altpollingplacesearch.aspx
If you are thinking of running for: Precinct Officer positions – Precinct President, 1st Vice President, Precinct Secretary, Precinct Treasurer and/or District Council Representative (District Councilperson) – find out about their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHPrecOff
District Officer positions – District Chair, 1st District Vice Chair, District Secretary, and/or District Treasurer – find out about their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHDistOfficer
State Positions (elected at the DPH State Convention) – Party Chair, National Committeeperson, or State Central Committee member (elected by delegates at the State Convention) or other Party Officers (elected by the newly elected State Central Committee from their membership) – find out their responsibilities here: http://bit.ly/DPHSCCduties
We hope you can make your District/Precinct Meeting!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this email with your networks.
Mahalo nui loa,
Michael Golojuch, Jr. Co-chair DPH Membership Committee
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Where: IBEW 1186 located at 1935 Hau St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Facebook Event
The National Democratic Training Committee is excited to partner with the Democratic Party of Hawai'i for a Blue Bench Training!
This is a FREE event, open to any Democrat interested in running for office, is staff on a campaign (or hopes to be), or for anyone within the local party infrastructure!
During the training day, there will be different audience groups Candidates, Campaign Staff, and Local Leaders. Each group will move through four 80 minute sessions covering different skills relevant to their audience in field, fundraising, communications, and digital strategy. These trainings are in-person only and because of this we will not be able to offer videoconference.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
Event sponsors:
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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.
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