Committees

Financing and Fundraising - Works with the Pu‘ukū (Treasurer) to review/develop the budget and explore potential external funding resources (i.e. grants, sponsors, and other fundraising)

Community & Government Relations - Policy committee; represent us in Government Relations; reach out to nonprofits or other community organizations to build relationships to meet our goals

Membership - Works with the Kākau ‘Ōlelo (Secretary) to recruit and mentor new members. Growing and engaging club membership, understanding of members demographics; tracking growth of membership; Support membership growth at events or be involved in planning events;

Communications - Create informative and graphically appealing information for the Club’s social media venues (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Club Blog, Newsletter). Maintain club website, create flyers and other club graphics. 

Aloha - Provide member support services during times of bereavement or other emergency assistance

Nohona Hawai'i (Hawaiian Way of Life) - Develop programs offering cultural and educational opportunities that share aspects of Nohona Hawai‘i such as ‘ōlelo, mele, nā mo‘ōlelo, values, hula, arts and crafts

Education - Support educational opportunities of club members

MIKA (Mālama i Ka ʻĀina Program) - Support developmental and cultural programming focused on families who are Kānaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian and have young kids (0-5 years old).

Scholarship - Explore and implement ways to fundraise and manage scholarship funds. Review and vote on applications and send recommendations to the Papa Alaka‘i for final selection. Annually recommend the number of scholarships and the amount for each to be awarded that year.  Review guidelines for eligibility and recommend to Papa Alaka‘i any changes, if needed

Convention - Works with Pelekikena to submit a budget and proposals to AOHCC (i.e. cost for travel, food, registration etc.). Identify members for possible recognition awards at the annual convention

Archival - Work with a Kilo I‘a to develop guidelines and procedures to document Club records and history