Monday, August 30, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENT: Hawaii Ag Conference 2010 scholarships available

This message is from the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii

Aloha teachers and students,

The 2010 Hawaii Agriculture Conference that is coming up on September 23 & 24 at Ko'olina, O'ahu may be of interest to you all. Please visit the conference website to determine your interest.

http://www.hawaiiagconference.org/

This year we are fortunate to have several scholarship sponsors for teachers and students. Please seriously consider applying.

To apply fill out the scholarship application http://www.hawaiiagconference.org/2010/AC10_Scholarship&Travel_Application.pdf

and registration form http://www.hawaiiagconference.org/2010/AC10_OffLine_Conference_Registration.pdf

On the registration form line where it says total please write in "applying for scholarship." The deadline for scholarship applications is 9/13. We will inform you about the outcome of your scholarship by 9/14.

Should you be able to attend we look forward to meeting you and spending a few days together learning and sharing and working together to build a sustainable agriculture sector for Hawaii.

Mahalo to the generous sponsors who help make these scholarships possible: A & B Foundation, Ulupono Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation, CW Associates, CPA's, Hawaiian Earth Products and Pioneer HyBred Int. Inc.

Women of Waianae Urge Governor to Release $3m for LCC-Waianae

Click HERE to view the WOW letter.

Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund - Application Process Open!

C I T Y C O U N C I L
C I T Y A N D C O U N T Y O F H O N O L U L U

TODD K. APO, CHAIR
HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL * DISTRICT I
PH: (808) 768-5001
FAX: (808) 768-5011
EMAIL: tapo@honolulu.gov


CLEAN WATER AND NATURAL LANDS COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FUNDING

Funding will support efforts to preserve and protect lands that have cultural significance, abundant natural resources, and recreational value on Oahu

The Honolulu City Council announced that applications are now being accepted for awarding funds for land acquisition through an application process established by its Clean Water and Natural Lands Commission (Commission). Applications will be reviewed by the Commission, which will make recommendations to the City Council on projects to be funded through the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund. Final selection of projects to be funded will be made by the City Council as part of the annual budget process. Applications are due October 1, 2010 at 4:00 P.M.

“The City Council has approved a total of five outstanding Oahu land conservation projects in the first two cycles of applications to this Fund,” said City Council Chair Todd Apo. “The Council encourages the public to work with the Commission through the application process and to provide input that will assist it in making its recommendations to the Council.” To date, the City Council has approved acquisition of the following conservation projects: Kukaniloko, Sunset Ranch, Honouliuli Preserve, Kunia Agricultural Research Station, and the Fong Plantation.

According to Commission Chair Marjorie Ziegler, the Commission has established an application process that reviews various criteria, including protection of watershed lands, historical or culturally significant land areas and sites, forests, beaches, coastal areas, and agriculture lands.
Proposed projects may seek preservation of these areas through acquisition of fee title or conservation easements. Ziegler said that the Commission will also consider factors such as the degree of urgency, financial support from other sources, and how a proposed project relates to the city’s existing budgetary or other priorities.

In 2006, Honolulu voters approved a charter amendment that set aside a portion of real property tax revenues for land conservation. In 2007, the Council established the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund (Ordinance 07-18) and the Commission (Reso. 07-355 CD1). The Commission was established to advise the City Council on the use and expenditure of these funds. For more information about the Commission and the grant application process please visit http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/council/cbc/cwnl.htm

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Supporting Wai`anae Small Businesses...

Wai`anae's "A Small Kine Signs" Makes Custom T-Shirts, Banners, Stickers, and More!

Visit their website for more information:
http://www.asmallkinesigns.com

Poka`i Bay Ditch Projects Update

The City is currently working on two projects along the Poka`i Bay ditch (see map HERE).

One is Pokai Bay Ditches Flood Control Improvements and the other Pokai Bay Ditch Access Ramp Reconstruction.


Pokai Bay Ditches Flood Control Improvements

Study to analyze the erosion of two Pokai Bay ditches.
Provide recommendations for ditch stabilization


Pokai Bay Ditch Access Ramp Reconstruction

Reconstruction of old/damaged access ramp
Concrete ramp show signs of deterioration


For more information, contact:


Jeoffrey S. Cudiamat, PE | Director and Chief Engineer

City & County of Honolulu | Department of Facility Maintenance


1000 Ulu'ohia Street, Suite 215, Kapolei , HI 96707

Telephone: (808) 768-3343, Facsimile: (808) 768-3381

Email: jcudiamat@honolulu.gov

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Land Grant Applications Available on DLNR Website

The FY11 Legacy Land applications are now up on the website at: http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/llcp/llcc-1

Aloha,

Molly Schmidt
Coordinator, Legacy Land Conservation Program
DLNR/Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Office: (808) 586-0921, Fax: (808) 586-0923
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/llcp

Wai`anae Hawaiian Civic Club Hosts Successful 75th Anniversary Celebration, Raises $1,000 for NPAC, and Debuts E Ala Voyaging Canoe Video!

Congratulations to the Wai`anae Hawaiian Civic Club (WHCC) for hosting a successful 75th Anniversary luncheon on 8/28/10 at Makaha Resort.

The Nanakuli High and Intermediate Performing Arts Center (NPAC) performed at the event, and attendees donated $1,000 to support NPAC's goal of traveling to Scotland! (For more information about NPAC's fundraiser, visit http://www.nhispac.com).

Another highlight was the debut of a video featuring the E Ala voyaging canoe, and the showing of another video telling the proud history of the Wai`anae Coast. The videos were produced by Sam Kapoi, Nick Smith, and others from Makaha Studios. (For more information about the E Ala, email Captain Sam Kapoi at ealawaianae@gmail.com).

To support the excellent work of the Wai`anae Hawaiian Civic Club, contact Mele Worthington for more information (see letter attached below).

Click on the photo to zoom in.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Business Leaders Presentation on 10/11/10 in Maili

We are having a PSI Seminars BLP (Business Leaders Presentation) at my farm on Mon. Oct. 11, 2010. Print the flyer linked below and invite all of your ohana, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to this event. We want the Oct. Basic to be full of Waianae people and others and that is why we are hosting this event. Please let everyone know to come so they can all have more success in their lives.

Mahalo, Lily

Lily Cabinatan USW9893657
87-230 Kulaaupuni Street
Waianae, HI 96792
email: Cabinatad001@hawaii.rr.com
phone: 808-697-8769
cell: 808-372-5952


click HERE to view informational flyer.

Pet Kokua in Waianae- Event on Oct. 9


Come in for free microchipping, spay/neuter cards, pet food and other pet related items at Waianae High school on October 9th from 8 - 11 am.

Enjoy children's art work from Maili Elementary, Maili Bible School, and Makaha Elementary. Share this email with all friends and family and anyone who may have connections to those living in the Maili, Nanakuli and Waianae areas! Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Bianca Trombi Radojevic
Community Outreach Coordinator
Hawaiian Humane Society
2700 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96826
Office: (808) 356-2217
Fax: (808) 955-6034

Candidate Forum at LCC-Waianae on 10/11/10

From: Laurie Lawrence


Aloha Maile,


The students, faculty, and staff of Leeward Community College-Wai`anae cordially and enthusiastically invite you to participate in a Candidates Forum on Monday October 11 from 12:00-1:15. The forum will be held at the Leeward CC-Wai`anae campus at 86-088 Farrington Highway – behind the Cathay Inn and in front of City Mill. We hope to also have the forum videotaped for broadcast on `Olelo.

The general format of the Forum will be as follows:

1. Welcome and Introduction of each candidate by a Student Moderator.
2. Each candidate will give up to a 3-minute opening statement.
3. Each candidate will be asked the same questions, written by students in our POLS 110 Introduction to Political Science class, and will have two minutes to answer them.
4. Each candidate will give up to a 3-minute closing statement.
1. Informal talk story with candidates if time allows.


We are holding a voter registration drive here at our campus and are encouraging students to vote in the general election. Students would like to hear from each candidate on their views on several issues that are important to the students as members of the Wai`anae Coast community.



We sincerely hope you will participate in this forum.



Mahalo,



Laurie Lawrence

Associate Professor, CC/Academic Coordinator

Leeward Community College-Wai`anae

86-088 Farrington Highway, Suite 201

Wai`anae, HI 96792

(808) 696-6378