Building Capacity in Kauai’s Nonprofits
A one day conference, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Learn more…
Got Drugs?
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Exhibits, Vendors and a Drug Awareness Presentation Learn more…
Class of 2009
Teen Zone – February – March 2009 – “Da Zone” is a safe and fun environment for teens to engage in a variety of diverse activities including live music, arts & culture, sports, science, environment, career/occupational, and personal, social, and leadership development.
Special Needs Shelters – June 2009 – A focus on emergency shelter needed for individuals who have special medical needs.
Got Drug Awareness? Speaker Series III – June 2009 – community event series with a focus on drug prevention on Kaua`i. The presentations feature Mr. Gary Shimabukuro of Laulima Hawaii, on June 2 (Chiefess Kamakahelei), June 3 (Waimea Neighborhood Center), and June 4 (Princeville Golf Club), at 5:30pm each evening. The evening will also feature other speakers from the Kaua’i Drug Action Team, the Kaua’i Police Department, and a rehabilitation specialist.
The Waipa Ahupua`a: Educational Project – June 2009 – To construct a model of the Waipa Ahapua‘a for the Waipa Educational Center, create and educational poster and organize an educational planting at Waipa.
Class of 2008
Operation: Restore Polihale – February – May 2008 – This project took place over four clean up days working with the State of Hawaii, dedicated to restoring camping and bathroom facilities, running water, and beauty of Polihale. Efforts included general clean up of the area, implementation of boundary markers, painting of vandalized bathrooms and picnic tables, fixture replacement and vegetation cutback. See below for more information.
Aukahi Life Skills – March 11, 2008 – The Aukahi Life Skills project mission is to provide the youth of Kaua’i basic life skill resources to ease the transition from high school to self-sufficiency via a youth-oriented Web page focused on the following major areas: 1) work readiness, 2) coping skills, and 3) money management. The March 11th fair featured several booths with informational handouts and speakers from the community who represented the three major areas. Students also had opportunities to have one-on-one discussions with the speakers.
Mentor Program – May – June 2008 – The Mentor program’s vision is to create an awareness and perpetuate the values and practices of the Kaua`i longitudinal study that made the Keiki resilient. The Mentor program is working in collaboration with the Kukui Malamalama program to mentor youth of Kaua`i, a chance to help shape the future of Kaua`i’s children through support and guidance. Kukui Malamalama’s monthly training events provide strategies for mentors to help build self-esteem, positive self-image and trust in our youth through healthy role modeling. Through this process we hope to decrease anxiety and destructive cycles in youth and strengthen family relationships so they can lead successful, enriched and meaningful lives.
Class of 2007
Kapa`a New Park Beautification & Skate Contest – February 3, 2007 – The project focused on beautification and painting of the Kapa`a skate park in collaboration with local artists to help deter vandalism. On March 31, 2007, a skate contest was held for the youth in our community to enjoy the newly restored skate park. See below for more information.
Jump Start, Assisting Non-Profit Organizations – June 2007 – The project provided a presentation and document of resources and tools local non-profit organizations need to succeed.
Got Drugs? Awareness Speaker Series I – August 7, 2007 – Presentations were given by Gary Shimabukuro, Laulima Hawai’i and Keith Kamita, Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Chief to raise awareness on drug use and prevention. Gary shared his vision for “Many hands, hearts and minds working together to create a drug-free Hawai’i.” See below for more information.
Kapa`a “Home Field” Stadium – September 2007 – This project was managed and implemented to fulfill the desire for a new stadium to be available for Kapa`a High school (the only school on island that did not have a stadium.) Today and for many years to come, both local schools and sports groups use and enjoy the facilities.
Global Warming Awareness – “An Inconvenient Truth” Showing & Panel – December 8, 2007 – This project provided a complimentary showing of the movie “An Inconvenient Truth” and a panel discussion with local leaders who provided insight and raised awareness island wide to the effects of global warming and what our community can do on Kaua`i to make a difference globally. See below for more information.
Class of 2006
“Field of Dreams” Stadium for Kapaa Pop Warner Association – The planning and preparation for this community project to come to fruition began with the Adult Leadership Class of 2006.
Japanese Stone Lantern Restoration – Planning and preparation for thsi project commenced with the Adult Leadership Class of 2006. The work began in January and completed in March of 2008. Designated as one of “The Nine Most Engdangered Historic Sites in Hawai`i” by the Historic Hawai’i Foundation, the Kapa`a Stone Lantern has a significant historic and cultural value and is an educational asset as well. The project will preserve a civic monument that will enhance community pride.
Pi`ina Hoku Youth Leadership Program – In August 2006, the first class of youth leadership participants graduated in April 2007 and the 2007-2008 class graduated in April 2008. The third annual Pi`ina Hoku class of 2009 youth leadership program graduated April 2009. The program continues year after year. Click here for more information.
Class of 2005
Pi`ina Hoku Youth Leadership Program – The program idea was conceptualized by the Adult Leadership Class of 2005.
Kaua`i PTSA – June 2007 – This project implemented a website to bring PTSA programs from each school together. The Kaua`i PTSA site serves as an informational tool to make it easier for parents to get involved. All middle school and elementary schools participated in the development of the site to list contact information and meeting times for each PTSA. Grants from KIUC were utilized to implement and host Kaua’i PTSA.org.
Operation: Restore Polihale Community Project
Members of the Pi‘ina Hoku (Stars that Rise) 2008 Youth Program committed to “Operation: Restore Polihale”, a community project that came at a much needed time. This project took place over four clean up days working with the State of Hawaii, dedicated to restoring camping and bathroom facilities, running water, and the beauty of Polihale. Efforts included general clean up of the area, implementation of boundary markers, painting of vandalized bathrooms and picnic tables, fixture replacement and vegetation cutback.
Kapaa Skate Park Community Project
Youth Pi`ina Hoku held a community paint project on February 3rd, 2007. In an effort to deter vandalism the youth group decided to create appealing artwork for skate park users. After polling local skaters and community members for mural ideas, the project group enlisted community artists, Megan OConnell and Kalen Spear to help map out the artwork. The result was a beautiful half pipe wave, the Hawaiian flag, the Hawaiian Islands, Reggae colors and a dedicated ramp for the skaters to paint called the Expression Session. We are very proud of the community`s response to the artwork and the sense of ownership that it has generated for its users. The youth group have also planned a skate contest in collaboration with the County of Kauai and Mevyn Clothing that was held on Saturday, March 31st.
Kauai showing of Inconvenient TruthThe Inconvenient Truth
Leadership Kaua`i’s Global Warming community project group held a showing of “The Inconvenient Truth” 6:30 pm at The Performing Arts Theatre on December 8th. Over 400 people attended and many stayed to hear a global warming panel discussion led by Former State Representative, Brian Schatz, Apollo Kaua`i Chairperson, Ben Sullivan and County Council Member Joann Yukimura.
Kauai Community Drug Awareness Speaker Series
Our Leadership Kauai Class of 2007 “The Challengers” Project Group held a Community Drug Awareness event on August 7, 2007. The event featured presentations by two of Hawaii’s most informed speakers on the subject of our drug situation in Hawaii and especially Kauai. Presenters included Gary Shimabukuro of Laulima Hawaii, and Keith Kamita, Dept. of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Chief. Various agencies and their resources were available to all attendees. The event was held at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Center and was open to the public, free of charge, targeting 200 of our island’s parents, teachers, and other stakeholders concerned about the vulnerability of our youth to drugs.
Projects
Building Capacity in Kauai’s Nonprofits
A one day conference, Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Learn more…
Got Drugs?
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Exhibits, Vendors and a Drug Awareness Presentation
Learn more…
Class of 2009
Teen Zone – February – March 2009 – “Da Zone” is a safe and fun environment for teens to engage in a variety of diverse activities including live music, arts & culture, sports, science, environment, career/occupational, and personal, social, and leadership development.
Special Needs Shelters – June 2009 – A focus on emergency shelter needed for individuals who have special medical needs.
Got Drug Awareness? Speaker Series III – June 2009 – community event series with a focus on drug prevention on Kaua`i. The presentations feature Mr. Gary Shimabukuro of Laulima Hawaii, on June 2 (Chiefess Kamakahelei), June 3 (Waimea Neighborhood Center), and June 4 (Princeville Golf Club), at 5:30pm each evening. The evening will also feature other speakers from the Kaua’i Drug Action Team, the Kaua’i Police Department, and a rehabilitation specialist.
The Waipa Ahupua`a: Educational Project – June 2009 – To construct a model of the Waipa Ahapua‘a for the Waipa Educational Center, create and educational poster and organize an educational planting at Waipa.
Class of 2008
Operation: Restore Polihale – February – May 2008 – This project took place over four clean up days working with the State of Hawaii, dedicated to restoring camping and bathroom facilities, running water, and beauty of Polihale. Efforts included general clean up of the area, implementation of boundary markers, painting of vandalized bathrooms and picnic tables, fixture replacement and vegetation cutback. See below for more information.
Aukahi Life Skills – March 11, 2008 – The Aukahi Life Skills project mission is to provide the youth of Kaua’i basic life skill resources to ease the transition from high school to self-sufficiency via a youth-oriented Web page focused on the following major areas: 1) work readiness, 2) coping skills, and 3) money management. The March 11th fair featured several booths with informational handouts and speakers from the community who represented the three major areas. Students also had opportunities to have one-on-one discussions with the speakers.
Mentor Program – May – June 2008 – The Mentor program’s vision is to create an awareness and perpetuate the values and practices of the Kaua`i longitudinal study that made the Keiki resilient. The Mentor program is working in collaboration with the Kukui Malamalama program to mentor youth of Kaua`i, a chance to help shape the future of Kaua`i’s children through support and guidance. Kukui Malamalama’s monthly training events provide strategies for mentors to help build self-esteem, positive self-image and trust in our youth through healthy role modeling. Through this process we hope to decrease anxiety and destructive cycles in youth and strengthen family relationships so they can lead successful, enriched and meaningful lives.
Class of 2007
Kapa`a New Park Beautification & Skate Contest – February 3, 2007 – The project focused on beautification and painting of the Kapa`a skate park in collaboration with local artists to help deter vandalism. On March 31, 2007, a skate contest was held for the youth in our community to enjoy the newly restored skate park. See below for more information.
Jump Start, Assisting Non-Profit Organizations – June 2007 – The project provided a presentation and document of resources and tools local non-profit organizations need to succeed.
Got Drugs? Awareness Speaker Series I – August 7, 2007 – Presentations were given by Gary Shimabukuro, Laulima Hawai’i and Keith Kamita, Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Chief to raise awareness on drug use and prevention. Gary shared his vision for “Many hands, hearts and minds working together to create a drug-free Hawai’i.” See below for more information.
Kapa`a “Home Field” Stadium – September 2007 – This project was managed and implemented to fulfill the desire for a new stadium to be available for Kapa`a High school (the only school on island that did not have a stadium.) Today and for many years to come, both local schools and sports groups use and enjoy the facilities.
Global Warming Awareness – “An Inconvenient Truth” Showing & Panel – December 8, 2007 – This project provided a complimentary showing of the movie “An Inconvenient Truth” and a panel discussion with local leaders who provided insight and raised awareness island wide to the effects of global warming and what our community can do on Kaua`i to make a difference globally. See below for more information.
Class of 2006
“Field of Dreams” Stadium for Kapaa Pop Warner Association – The planning and preparation for this community project to come to fruition began with the Adult Leadership Class of 2006.
Japanese Stone Lantern Restoration – Planning and preparation for thsi project commenced with the Adult Leadership Class of 2006. The work began in January and completed in March of 2008. Designated as one of “The Nine Most Engdangered Historic Sites in Hawai`i” by the Historic Hawai’i Foundation, the Kapa`a Stone Lantern has a significant historic and cultural value and is an educational asset as well. The project will preserve a civic monument that will enhance community pride.
Pi`ina Hoku Youth Leadership Program – In August 2006, the first class of youth leadership participants graduated in April 2007 and the 2007-2008 class graduated in April 2008. The third annual Pi`ina Hoku class of 2009 youth leadership program graduated April 2009. The program continues year after year. Click here for more information.
Class of 2005
Pi`ina Hoku Youth Leadership Program – The program idea was conceptualized by the Adult Leadership Class of 2005.
Kaua`i PTSA – June 2007 – This project implemented a website to bring PTSA programs from each school together. The Kaua`i PTSA site serves as an informational tool to make it easier for parents to get involved. All middle school and elementary schools participated in the development of the site to list contact information and meeting times for each PTSA. Grants from KIUC were utilized to implement and host Kaua’i PTSA.org.
Members of the Pi‘ina Hoku (Stars that Rise) 2008 Youth Program committed to “Operation: Restore Polihale”, a community project that came at a much needed time. This project took place over four clean up days working with the State of Hawaii, dedicated to restoring camping and bathroom facilities, running water, and the beauty of Polihale. Efforts included general clean up of the area, implementation of boundary markers, painting of vandalized bathrooms and picnic tables, fixture replacement and vegetation cutback.
Youth Pi`ina Hoku held a community paint project on February 3rd, 2007. In an effort to deter vandalism the youth group decided to create appealing artwork for skate park users. After polling local skaters and community members for mural ideas, the project group enlisted community artists, Megan OConnell and Kalen Spear to help map out the artwork. The result was a beautiful half pipe wave, the Hawaiian flag, the Hawaiian Islands, Reggae colors and a dedicated ramp for the skaters to paint called the Expression Session. We are very proud of the community`s response to the artwork and the sense of ownership that it has generated for its users. The youth group have also planned a skate contest in collaboration with the County of Kauai and Mevyn Clothing that was held on Saturday, March 31st.
Leadership Kaua`i’s Global Warming community project group held a showing of “The Inconvenient Truth” 6:30 pm at The Performing Arts Theatre on December 8th. Over 400 people attended and many stayed to hear a global warming panel discussion led by Former State Representative, Brian Schatz, Apollo Kaua`i Chairperson, Ben Sullivan and County Council Member Joann Yukimura.
Kauai Community Drug Awareness Speaker Series
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