July 2007 | Leadership Kauai

1. Kauai Community Drug Awareness Speaker SeriesOur Leadership Kauai Class of 2007 “The Challengers” Project Group will be hosting a Community Drug Awareness event on August 7, 2007. The event will feature presentations by two of Hawaii’s most informed speakers on the subject of our drug situation in Hawaii and especially Kauai. They are Gary Shimabukuro of Laulima Hawaii, and Keith Kamita, Dept. of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Chief. We will also be having various agencies and their resources available to all attendees. The event will be held at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Center and is open to the public, free of charge, and is targeting 200 of our island’s parents, teachers, and other stakeholders concerned about the vulnerability of our youth to drugs. Click on the Flyer to view the pdf file…Back to Top 2. Adult Graduation

The year has come to an end for our adult leadership class. For their meeting in May they spent the day at Camp Sloggett, Kokee. Their morning was spent recapping and evaluating accomplishments made throughout the year. Puna Dawson joined the group for the day and shared her manao with the class. In the afternoon they had a wonderful opportunity to talk leadership issues with Mayor Bryan Baptiste. The class graduation program was held on Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, Jasmine ballroom. Each of the three groups in the class presented their community projects to the audience. Certificates of completion were presented to each member following the group presentations. The class also debuted Leadership Kaua’i’s alma mater, which was composed by one of the participants. The event was open to the public and had just over a hundred people in attendance. Back to Top 3. Leadership Kauai Alumni ShineAfter 3 years of leadership development on Kauai, many of our alumni have made huge leaps in the community and in their careers. We would like to notice their advancements and the leadership roles they have embraced.

Bernard Carvalho-Class of 2005, appointed to Director of Parks and Recreation, County of Kauai.
Theresa Koki-Class of 2005, was recently appointed as the new anti-drug coordinator of the County of Kauai.
Mel Rapozo-Class of 2005, continues to serve as a Kauai County Council member and this year has stepped up to the position of Vice Chair. Mel is also serving as the President of the Hawaii State Association of Counties.
Imaikalani Aiu-Class of 2005 appointed as the County of Kauai Deputy Planning.
Nathan Aiwohi- Class of 2005, recently named the Principal of Kapaa Middle School.

	6. Corey Nakamura- Class of 2006, recently named Principal of Hanalei Elementary.
	7. Alicia Higa-Pi`ina Hoku Class of 2007, voted into Kapaa High School Student Body Council President.
	8. Tayni Hashimoto- Pi`ina Hoku Class of 2007, voted into Kapaa High School Student Body Council Vice- President.
	9. Dominique Bartolo-Pi`ina Hoku Class of 2007, voted into Kapaa High School Student Body Council Secretary.
	10. Caven Raco- Class of 2006 appointed to the Planning Commission.
	11. Char Ravelo- Class of 2006, recently launched an international publication “United World” spin off of the Inspiration. Journal.
	12. Lynne Nagaoka- Class of 2006, recently promoted to Director of Human Resources Waikaloa.
	13. Ama Gonsalves- Pi`ina Hoku Class of 2007, Kapaa High School Senior Class Vice-President.
	14. Larry Dill- Class of 2006, appointed to The Building Board of Appeals.
	15. Renae Hamilton-Class of 2007, recently selected to be the new Executive Director of the YWCA.

Back to Top 4. Leadership Kauai Recruitment Underway The staff at Leadership Kauai have been hitting the pavement with recruitment efforts. The graduates of Pi`ina Hoku have been giving presentations at each of our island high schools. “So far, the response has been very good. After seeing all the activities, leadership exposure and projects that our first youth class were immersed in, we have had a large interest in applying for the program.” said Mason Chock, Program Director for Leadership Kauai. Leadership Kauai is also recruiting for the adult class that will begin in September. Applications can be downloaded online at www.leadershipkauai.org or call the office at 246-8727. Deadlines for all applications are July 15th, 2007.