General Membership Jan. 27

DHHL gaming flier
Click to download a PDF version of this flier.

January 27, 2021

DHHL PRESENTATION ON
CASINO LEGISLATION

FOLLOWED BY
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS CAUCUS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

https://vimeo.com/507297782

VIRTUAL MEETING LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7222479739
Meeting ID: 722 247 9739

BY PHONE:
+16699009128,.7222479739# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,. 72224 79739# US (Tacoma)

JAN 27TH – AGENDA

6:00 p.m.

Presentation by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the legislative proposal to allow Limited Casino Gaming on Hawaiian Home Lands followed by Q&A with Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman William J. Aila, Jr.

7:00 p.m.

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus General Membership Meeting

••same link for both••

Seminar on Legislative Advocacy During Covid

Aloha,

Thank you for attending the recent Legislative Advocacy During Covid seminar held on January 8, 2021.  I hope you found it helpful in preparing for the 2021 Legislative session.
Should you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at 524-4155.
Thanks again,
Bob
Robert S. Toyofuku
Pacific Law Institute
1000 Bishop Street, Suite 808
Honolulu, Hawaii  96813
Phone:  (808) 524-4155
Fax:  (808) 524-0573
Email:  Pacificlawinstitute.hi@gmail.com

—

Benton Kealii Pang, Ph.D.
cellphone: 808-349-3636

Hawai‘i Democrats in Parade Across America

https://vimeo.com/502897834

Chair of the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Juanita Kawamoto-Brown leads a Hawaiian oli or chant dedicated to the success and support of newly sworn in President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Endorsements

The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai’i supports and endorses the following Democrats for the following positions in the General Elections for U.S. Congress, State House, Senate, and County Council races:

  • U.S. Congress District 2:  Kai Kahele (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 13:  Lynn DeCoite (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 15:  James Kunane Tokioka (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 16:  Dee Morikawa (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 29:  Daniel Holt (D)
  • State House Representative Dist. 50:  Patrick Branco (D)
  • Molokai Council Member:  Stacy Helm Crivello (D)
  • Molokai Council Member:  Keani Rawlins-Fernandez(D)
  • Kauai Council Member:  Bernard Carvalho (D)
  • Honolulu Council Member District III:  Esther Kia’aina (D)
  • Honolulu Council Member District VII:  Jacob Aki (D)

Please remember all voters in Hawai’i vote in all Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Races:  

  • At-Large OHA Trustee:  Keoni Souza (D)
  • Molokai Resident Trustee:  Colette (Piipii) Machado (D)
  • Hawai‘i Resident Trustee:  Keola Lindsey (D)
  • Hawai‘i Resident Trustee:  Lanakila Managauil (D)

Mahalo nui,

Juanita Brown Kawamoto
Luna Ho’omalu
Hawaiian Affairs Caucus

Parliamentary Procedure Class Online November 2020

Parliamentary Procedure Class Online November 2020

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE:

6 sessions; 1 Continuing Education Unit.

This is an online, leadership program designed for officers and staff, particularly chairpersons and secretaries of organizations that use the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. Learn how to properly and lawfully conduct and record business in formal meetings. Topics to include: changes in the 12th edition, fundamental principles, quorum, agenda, order of business, handling and precedence of motions, elections & voting, committee reports, minutes and the electronic (ZOOM, etc.) special rules for meetings, small boards and committees. Limited enrollment, deadline for registration: October 29, 2020.

Instructor: Dr. Wm. Puette, Professional Registered Parliamentarian (NAP), Certified Parliamentarian (AIP).

This course will be taught entirely online.

After enrollment, prior to the first class, students will be emailed instructions for logging on to this University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu/CLEAR online class.

Required Class Text: Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (12th ed.).

Classes will be conducted online using the Google Chrome web browser

Hardware Requirements: reliable, high-speed internet connection; and speaker & microphone or audio/mic ear-buds or headset.

ONLINE only

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Hawai‘i time) Tuesdays and Thursdays
November 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24. Course Fee: $60.00 (Hawai‘i resident);

$120.00 (out-of-state/non-resident of Hawai‘i ) $60 for Hawaii residents

CLEAR CEU Classes at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu Register in advance by using this enrollment form:
[UHWO CLEAR Enrollment Form]

NOTE WELL: If the class is not sufficiently enrolled one week prior to commencement, it will be canceled, and no partial enrollments accepted; no refund after registration deadline.

6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on the following Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLINE only

Date, Class content

  • Nov. 5: Fundamental Principles, Quorum, & Order of Business
  • Nov. 10: Handling a Main Motion; and Voting
  • Nov. 12: Secondary Ranking Motions: Subsidiary & Privileged
  • Nov. 17: Incidental & Bringback Motions
  • Nov. 19: Minutes, Small Boards & Committees
  • Nov. 24: Summary of Changes in RONR’s 12th edition

CLASS ENROLLMENT FORM

Sign Wave with Jacob Aki October 12-16

Aloha everyone!

We really hope to see you at one (or more) of our sign waving events.

Here is this week’s sign waving schedule:

Monday, October 12

  • 6:00am-7:30am: Intersection of Salt Lake Boulevard + Ala Napunani Street in Salt Lake
    • Parking available on Ala Napunani Street or in nearby area
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Intersection of School Street + Houghtailing Street (near Texaco) in Kalihi
    • Parking available along Houghtailing Street (mauka of School Street) or in nearby area
Tuesday, October 13
  • 6:00am-7:30am: Intersection of School Street + Gulick Avenue (near Tasty Chop Suey) in Kalihi
    • Parking available near Tasty Chop Suey
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Intersection of Salt Lake Boulevard + Ala Napunani Street in Salt Lake
    • Parking available on Ala Napunani Street or in nearby area

Wednesday, October 14

  • 6:00am-7:30am: Intersection of Salt Lake Boulevard + Kahuapaʻani Street (near Sack N Save) in Hālawa
    • Parking available at Stadium Marketplace (near Sack N Save)
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Intersection of King Street + Kalihi Street (near Farrington High School) in Kalihi
    • Please Jacob at 808-230-9071 for details on parking.
Thursday, October 15
  • 6:00am-7:30am:Intersection of King Street + Mokauea Street (near Zippys) in Kalihi
    • Parking near H-Mart
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Intersection of Salt Lake Boulevard + Kahuapaʻani Street (near Sack N Save) in Hālawa
    • Parking available at Stadium Marketplace (near Sack N Save)
Friday, October 16
  • 6:00am-7:30am: Intersection of King Street + Kalihi Street (near Farrington High School) in Kalihi
    • Parking available in the KFC Parking Lot
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Intersection of Salt Lake Boulevard + Ala Lilikoʻi Street (near Salt Lake Shopping Center) in Salt Lake
    • Parking available at Salt Lake Shopping Center
If you have any questions, please feel free to text or call us at 808-230-9071. You can also view the sign waving schedule at www.jacobaki.com/signwave

We hope you can join us!

Mahalo,

Team Aki

808-230-9071

OHA Trustee Candidate Forum

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus EC Meeting Schedule 2020

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Executive Committee Meeting Schedule 2020-2021
EC members
Here is the zoom meeting invitation for all meetings:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 722 247 9739
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,7222479739# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,7222479739# US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 722 247 9739
All Executive Committee Meetings begin at 6 pm on the First Wednesday of Each Month 2020
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, September 2
Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday, November 4
Wednesday, December 2 (Christmas zoom party)
2021
Wednesday, January 6
Wednesday, February 3 Wednesday, March 3
Wednesday, April 7
Wednesday, May 5
Wednesday, June 2
Wednesday, July 7
AGENDA
  1) Call to Order
2) Pule Wehe
3) Establishment of Quorum
4) Approval of Minutes
5) Report of the Treasurer
6) Standing Committee reports
a. Legislation
b. Finance
c. Outreach and Membership
7) Unfinished Business
8) New Business
9) Announcements
10) Adjournment
11) Pule Hoʻokuʻ

HAC Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

Hawaiian Affairs Caucus
Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi
Executive Committee Meeting Schedule
2020-2021

All Executive Committee Meetings begin at 6 pm on the First Wednesday of Each Month

Meetings will be conducted virtually until further notice.

Zoom Meeting by computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7222479739

Or dial in +1 669 900 9128. Enter Meeting ID: 722 247 9739

2020

  • Wednesday, August 12
  • Wednesday, September 2
  • Wednesday, October 7
  • Wednesday, November 4
  • Wednesday, December 2 (Christmas zoom party)

2021

  • Wednesday, January 6
  • Wednesday, February 3
  • Wednesday, March 3
  • Wednesday, April 7
  • Wednesday, May 5
  • Wednesday, June 2
  • Wednesday, July 7

AGENDA

  • Call to Order
  • Pule Wehe
  • Establishment of Quorum
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Report of the Treasurer
  • Standing Committee reports
    1. Legislation
    2. Finance
    3. Outreach and Membership
  • Unfinished Business
  • New Business
  • Announcements
  • Adjournment
  • Pule Hoʻokuʻu

Food Box Available For Qualified Individuals

Aloha,

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) received millions of federal funds to provide food to eligible individuals.  Anyone who meets ONE of the following categories are eligible to receive the food box:
  1. 65 years or older;
  2. Disabled individuals; or
  3. Individuals who are COVID 19 positive or have been exposed to COVID-19.
The applicant needs only to meet one of the above requirements.  The application form is attached.  Mail, Fax or scan (email) the completed form as indicated on the bottom of the form.
We checked with the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and they confirmed that this is a legitimate program available to residents.of Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, and Oahu.
Program started last week.  Include phone number in application so they can call to deliver the food box.  Food box contents:
  • Milk (fat free/low fat) 1 quart
  • Orange Juice 1 quart
  • Apples (Fresh fruits) 3 ea
  • Bananas (Fresh fruits) 6 ea
  • Carrots (Fresh vegetable) 1 lb bag
  • Tomato (Fresh vegetable 2 ea
  • Lettuce (Fresh vegetable) 1 head
  • Broccoli or Asparagus (Fresh vegetable) 2 lbs
  • Ground Beef (Raw) or Pork 2 lbs
  • Chicken (Raw) 3 lbs
  • Sliced ham or turkey
  • (prepackaged) 16 oz
  • Bread (white or wheat) 1 loaf
  • Tuna (canned) or spam 2 cans
  • Soup (canned) 3 cans
  • Rice 5-10 lbs
Respectfully,
Juanita Brown Kawamoto, Luna Ho’omalu (Chair)