Thank you to all who have been a part of the West Maui Disaster Preparedness Expo held on September 10, 2016. Lots of time and preparation went into making bring this event to the community and a lot of great and wonderful information has been shared by all the speakers and exhibitors. We have highlighted each speaker in a YouTube video clip for you to watch which can be found in this playlist (click here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqjprPppUENZib0-wJ5Hg1DM_UCaLeWOQ ) Thank you to everyone who was a part of the
WEST MAUI DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXPO! Without your support, we would not be able to do this. Expo Sponsors: West Maui Taxpayers Association Maui County Civil Defense Agency Location Facilitator: CBRE I Asset Services and Lahaina Cannery Mall, Koleka Alcomindras, Real Estate Services Coordinator University of Hawaii-Maui College, Lahaina Education Center, Marti Wukelic, Coordinator Speakers: Rick Nava – WMTA Board President & Event Co- Coordinator Joseph Pluta – WMTA Vice President & Event Co- Coordinator Donna Lorenz – WMTA Board Member & Event Co-Coordinator Bobby Motooka, Director of Safety - Maui Electric Company Anna Foust, Director - Maui Civil Defense Agency Capt. Peter K. Davis - Lahaina Fire Department Kamuela Mawae - Maui Police Department Sharon Meilbrecht - Pacific Disaster Center B. Gen. (R) Bruce Oliveira, Community Programs Director - Hawaii State Department of Defense Donna Lorenz – Hawaiian Hazards Awareness & Resilience Program (HHARP), Facility Group Coordinator Tim Waite, Co-Sponsor/Speaker - U.H. Sea Grant College Program Mahealani Strong, Owner/Executive Agent - Insurance Associates West Maui Exhibitors: Ace Hardware Lahaina American Red Cross Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Civil Air Patrol Insurance Association West Maui Maui Civil Defense Maui County Dept. of Health Volunteers Maui Fire & Flood Maui Police Department/Neighborhood Watch National Guard Pacific Disaster Center Salvation Army Lahaina Simpson Strong-Tie Company West Maui Taxpayers Association Prize Sponsors: Ace Hardware - Lahaina Dairy Queen/Orange Julius - Lahaina Cannery Mall Grand Wailea Resort Honolulu Cookie Company West Insurance Association West Maui Maui Civil Defense Maui Electric Co. Maui Kai MSI Photography Napili Kai Beach Resort Safeway – Lahaina Teddy’s Bigger Burgers West Maui Taxpayers’ Association Administrative Support: West Maui Improvement Foundation – Gretchen Baldon & Aldrina Meier Kāʻanapali Makai Watch invites the West Maui resort community to attend an informative volunteer training workshop
Sat. April 25th, 9 am - 1pm at the Kaunoa Senior Center in Lahaina Aloha! I would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming Makai Watch Training workshop to be held in Lahaina on Saturday April 25th. More details are below in the official news release from the DLNR, and background on the statewide Makai Watch program as well as our local Kāʻanapali Makai Watch program can be found here. This training is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to learn more about marine resource management, marine life identification, local rules and regulations, modern and traditional fishing practies, and the cultural significance of the Kāʻanapali region. Whether you would simply like to become more informed, or actively volunteer and officially join our team, this workshop is an excellent opportunity and is ideal for resort management and staff, security officers, watersports companies, property owners and part-time residents. Check out some photos that give an overview of Makai Watch and the Kāʻanapali Makai Watch Program, and highlight some of the amazing individuals who have been helping out through the years. Please let me know if you have any questions, and if you would like to RSVP, email, call or text me at (808) 283-1631. -Liz Foote Executive Director, Project S.E.A.-Link, Coordinator, Kāʻanapali Makai Watch Makai Watch Volunteer Training Workshop - Saturday, April 25th, 9 am - 1 pm, Kaunoa Senior Center, Lahaina DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CARTY CHANG INTERIM CHAIRPERSON NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKAI WATCH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HONOLULU -- Helping the State of Hawaii bring more effective management of Hawaii’s near shore marine resources is the goal of the Makai Watch Volunteer Program, which is assisting the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) by acting as the ‘eyes and ears’ of conservation enforcement in the community. The goal of Makai Watch is to enhance the management of near-shore marine resources by providing community members opportunities for direct involvement in management activities. Makai Watch Volunteers who wish to participate in the program in an official capacity will need to complete the volunteer training and pass a certification test. The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) and Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), in collaboration with Makai Watch Volunteer Program partners and funders, are offering an updated statewide training series this summer, following official recognition of the State of Hawaii Makai Watch program by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. This designation recognizes Makai Watch’s compliance with the newly established requirements of the state program. Specific training dates are: Kaua‘i (April 18), Maui (April 25th, 9 am - 1 pm, Kaunoa Senior Center, Lahaina), Pupukea (May 2), Maunalua Bay (Oahu, May 16), and Hawai‘i Island (May 23). The training includes an updated version of the Observation and Incident Reporting (OIR) Training series released in 2011, along with a newly developed Awareness Raising and Outreach (ARO) component known as ‘Ike Kai (to know, feel, understand, and comprehend, the ocean ). This component addresses common regulated species found in Makai Watch areas, ocean management tools, both traditional and modern, and promotes cultural awareness when engaging resource users. “The ‘Ike Kai curriculum was an opportunity to weave in the cultural awareness involved with the management and enforcement of near shore resources”, said Edward Luna Kekoa, Statewide Makai Watch coordinator. “Many Makai Watch volunteers interact with local families and fishermen, and by sharing some of those cultural sensitivities, we believe those interactions will be more positive and productive.” The Makai Watch Program is an officially recognized DLNR program in partnership with non-governmental organizations including The Nature Conservancy of Hawaiʻi (TNC), Kua'aina Ulu 'Auamo (KUA), Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund, Project S.E.A.-Link, and funding provided by Conservation International - Hawaii and the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. For more information about the training series or to learn more about the Makai Watch Program, please contact Luna Kekoa at (808) 349-6095 or [email protected]. # # # Images of Makai Watch volunteers can be found online at https://plus.google.com/u/0/101613020396360217549/posts Media Contact: Deborah Ward DLNR Public information specialist Phone: (808) 587-0320 The Tax Foundation of Hawaii lists pending legislation and is holding an Education Seminar, on "Navigating the Capitol: The Hawaii Legislative Process". See their email below: Pending Tax Legislation
Click here to view a list of tax bills that have been passed by the 2014 Legislature and are awaiting the Governor's approval or veto. The Governor has until Monday, June 23, 2014 to announce his intention to veto a bill. If you would like to submit comments on these measures, click here to submit your comments to the Governor. Educational Seminar - "Navigating the Capitol: The Hawaii Legislative Process" As a reminder, we are still accepting reservations for the Educational Seminar which will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm at the Law Offices of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, 999 Bishop Street, 16th Floor. Presenters from Hawaii’s Public Access Room of the State Capitol will provide insight into how you can make a difference by understanding the legislative process, making sense of calendar deadlines, and how to effectively use the legislature’s newly redesigned website. CPA attendees will qualify for two (2) CPE credits. Attendance is limited so reserve your space now! Special rates have been set for Tax Foundation members at $15.00 and nonmembers at $20.00. This price includes a bento lunch (please advise us of any dietary restrictions). Deadline for registration has been set for June 19th. If you are interested in attending, please click here for the registration form. Questions and specific details may be directed to the Foundation's staff at 536-4587. |
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