Ho`oulu Lāhui Inc. (King David Kalakauas moto: To nurture and perpetuate our people) Draft: September 12, 2012 1. Mission, Vision, History Ho`oulu Lahui is a 501c3 corporation founded in 1995. The vision of Ho’oulu Lahui is that Hawaiian culture, values, beliefs and lifestyle will be perpetuated and nurtured in partnership with the community in order to achieve lokahi (unity, harmony, total well being). Mission Ho’oulu Lāhui promotes education, health and culturally appropriate economic development for students, families, community members and visitors through forestry, agriculture, environmental conservation, historic preservation activities using Native Hawaiian practices and modern technologies. History Ho`oulu Lahui was founded by Keikialoha Kekipi and Susie Leigh Osborne in 1994. After 8 years of successful implementation of the cultural educational programs, Kua o ka La New Century Public Charter School was formed in response to the deep community need for educational choice for our Native Hawaiian and other community members. Kekipi and Osborne have devoted their lives to ensuring that Ho`oulu Lahui, Kua O Ka Lā New Century Public Charter School and the lands of Pu`ala`a are developed and sustained in perpetuity. “Ho’oulu Lāhui” is derived from King Kalakaua’s motto about growing and nurturing a nation or people, specifically the Hawaiʻian nation and people. Ho’oulu Lāhui, the organization, is the result of a grassroots effort to restore and care for na wahi pana (historically significant Hawaiʻian cultural sites) in Puna, along with the values and lifestyle of the indigenous people (Lāhui) who established these sites. The ‘ili (land division) of Pu’ala’a is the piko or center of Ho’oulu Lāhui. The work of Ho’oulu Lāhui is implemented within the ahupua’a of Keahialaka. The ahupua’a is a land division concept that includes physical characteristics, social interactions and values to integrate land-use management, nature, humanity, and belief systems. Hawaiian ahupua’a traditionally extends from the mountain peaks into ocean fisheries. Other geologically significant features such as rift zones, or craters, may define (mauka) boundaries of ahupua’a. Keahialaka is filled with cultural history, archaeological complexes, ponds, agricultural sites and areas for recreation, residing, planting and fishing. The area offers unique opportunities toward re-awakening a place of cultural and experiential learning. Historically a pu`uhonua and wahi pana, this place of healing welcomes the indigenous people and others from around the world and affords the opportunity to deepen spirituality and advance the well being of all who come. Describe how we got started and the infrastructure and financial success to date, awards From jungle to Stories to inspire Founder is lineal descendant to burial sites within village Educational Philosophy Ho’oulu Lāhui was created with the vision of perpetuating all facets of Hawaiian cultural knowledge, including agriculture, aquaculture, education, language, protocol, food preparation, fishing, arts and crafts. All learning programs integrate and encourage these values. Aloha kekahi i kekahi, Have love for one another Mālama i kou kuleana, Take care of your responsibilities Kōkua aku kokua mai, Give help, receive help Mahalo i ka mea loa‘a, Be thankful for what we have Kulia I ka Nu`u Strive to reach your highest potential B. Problem and Opportunity The Puna community faces significant challenges in 4 key areas i) education, ii) health & wellness, iii) social development, and iv) economic/employment and many secondary problems stemming from these primary issues. Hawaiians in the Puna district face several barriers to a healthy, economically stable and traditional lifestyle resulting from the region’s isolation, lack of adequate educational opportunities, drastic changes in the community’s social makeup, and a limited job market dominated by low -paying demeaning jobs. Few job opportunities and an extremely high cost of living forces most community members to work multiple jobs and long hours, which subsequently results in substandard living conditions, unsupervised children and youth, despair and poverty. Native youth grow up learning that to survive; they must serve the dominant “American” culture, steal/deal drugs, or leave. WILL THESE YOUTH STILL SERVE THE DOMINANT AMERICAN CULTURE, STEAL/DEAL DRUGS OR LEAVE PUNA WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CULTURAL CENTER? HOW WILL THIS CULTURAL CENTER PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO THIS SAD SCENARIO? The development of an Hawaiian Cultural Education Center that uses the wisdom and assets of the land and its people as an inspiration and a curriculum is key to accomplishing the mission of Ho’oulu Lahui. The cultural education center is envisioned to be a place for community involvement where cultural practitioners join with students in a learning community that perpetuates and is sustained by traditional values, practices and methodologies. Anticipated is a truly Native Hawaiian environment that is planned to enhance the learning experience providing an important support facility for Kua o ka La NCPCS programs Current learning concepts will be integrated with traditional Native Hawaiian customs and practices at the cultural education center that is planned to augment the learning process and increase students’ attentiveness and retention. Ho`oulu Lahui`s 600 acre site includes one of the most intact ancient Hawaiian coastal fishing villages in Hawai`i. Rich with archeological sites, fish ponds, low land rain forest, the property is a wondrous learning laboratory for all of Ho`oulu Lahui’s educational programs. Kamehameha Schools, the largest trust in support of native Hawaiian education is the recognized land owner and natural mission aligned partner of Ho`oulu Lahui. The agreed upon lease terms include 35 years with a 20 year option for extension. Service and programs. Your unique role. Also describe the range of services currently being provided by other like organizations in your area, and how you are uniquely qualified to assist the community. In order to meet the organizationʻs strategic goals the following services and programs have been and are continuing to be developed. 1.Kua o Ka La New Century Public Charter School Briefly describe 2. Hawaiian cultural education center. Describe this. 3. `Aina Lako (explain) Culturally appropriate Economic development ventures. Agriculturally based initiatives Agro-foresty based initiatives – Ulu food security ventures, and native tree propagation Edu and cultural tourism describe what we have done, doing and will do Pond aquaponics Describe this. D. Other organizations that do what we do No other organization does the full scope of our work however, In our area ie Keone Kalawe Charter schools HAAS, SPACE, waters of life, Dragons Eye, Hawaiian Santuary, E. Financial profile. Provide revenues and expenses by program and overall. See attached F. The long-range plan. The strategic goals of Ho’oulu Lāhui are: In this area, show how the capital project (second bullet below) will allow you to approach your goals. Outline how important the facility is toward this purpose within the context of your entire plan. This is a strategic plan The development and operation of a Hawaiian Cultural Education Center o Obtain architect drawings o Permits and dates o The restoration and management of Hawaiian cultural sites in Puʻalaʻa, Puna. Measurable objectives, dates or volume, what we have to do, tactics that allow you to budget each objective how much $ you will need to operate in a year, Mapping, time and cost to do invasive species removal, native plant propagation, pig control for site stabilization, stabilize sites, Self sufficienty of Ho`oulu Lahui o Culturally appropriate economic development ventures such as that serve the mission of training and capacity development of the organization and the community. o Collaboration with other agencies and organizations that add value to all participants Show how the facility will allow us to achieve all of the goals, mission and vision of the organization The above are objectives that need criteria of successful implementation—so use dates or other measures of accomplishment with these stated objectives. Later, your evaluation for success will be determined by the timely accomplishment of these objectives. If possible, outline the tactics that will lead to the fulfillment of these objectives. That’s what you can use to help budget out how much this will cost you in terms of operational budget. What is anAnnual evaluation Financials Letter from ED and Board president Milestones hit in the year Contributions that have been given Share with board Approved by board Official document Updated annually Case basis for feasibility study for this which is a mapping process for capital campaign F. Statement of need. What will it take to continue/improve operations? Hoʻoulu Lāhui has been successful at raising funds for the first three phases of their cultural education center without running a capital campaign. For the next phase Hoʻoulu Lāhui would like to conduct a capital campaign and needs to raise $______________ for __________________(facility). How much is the total facility value? How large is it? Where will it be located? Do you own the land? Exactly what are the facility’s features and how will the facility serve the organization’s programs and community’s needs? How does it fit into the organization’s long range plan? Why is it critical that you do this construction now? A construction budget? Has an architect been selected? How many people will be served by this facility? Show how the facility will be maintained. How much will it cost to maintain and how will you be financing the annual expense of this facility? A pro forma cash projection would be ideal. G. Campaign plan; budget; timeline; organization chart. Don’t have this yet. Need to do feasibility study and that does campaign mapping H. Security (money is safe) policies will be forwarded to us, solicitation, recognition policies and methods of giving and fund use policies. This will be forwarded to us. We got this, embed here Sasa will send to us. To be approved. I. Leadership. Put the names of the board members here. Briefly list their qualifications. For each director, list full legal name, professional position, name of company that employs this director, educational background (name of college or school, degree obtained), other organizations they are DIRECTOR on board, your organization's committees (name of committee and list "chair" if they are chair). Do not print entire resumes. Just list as I have described here, and make the listing consistent in organization. Also, include the names and qualifications of those who will be responsible for the programs and policies for spending the money raised. For each of these directors, “Ho’ouli Lahui Committees” should be listed and all committees on which the director serves should be listed (see bold above). Sample: President Current Position: Education: Degree: Credentials: Organizations: KH Committees: Janet L. Mayfield Chief Financial Officer, National Tropical Botanical Garden Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Accounting Certified Public Accountant since 1982 Director, Hale Opio Kaua'i, Inc. Member, Island School parent association Member, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants Executive, Nominating, Facilities, Finance Must create committees>>.development committee Comprised of individuals will carry on and after I am gone This can be a main handicap This BOARD OF TRUSTEES HO‘OULU LĀHUI 2018-2019 Office Name and Phone Address PRESIDENT Luika Imaoka 13-3548 Kumakahi St. Ph:(808) 987-6950 Pahoa, HI 96778 Luika is an accountant for the film industry. Luika is a hula dancer, lauhala weaver, spiritual advisor and cultural practitioner. VICE CHAIR Karina Leasure-Espinoza (808) 965-2193 13-3554 Ho`okupu St. Pahoa, HI 96778 Karina Leasure-Espinoza is an HR specialist formerly the East Hawaii manager for Altress a staffing firm. She now holds the position of HR Administrative Assistant for Kua o ka La Charter School. Secretary/Treasurer Sue Henkel (808) 987-0129 15-3011 Mako Way Pahoa, HI 97880 Sue is the Co-owner of Stoneface Inc., a Hawaiian based art design/ engraving company. MEMBER Michael Dupont 875 Komohana Street Hilo, HI. 96720 Ph. 345-8066 Michael is employed at the University of Hawaii CTAHR division. Mike has a focus on Korean Natural Farming and animal husbandry. He has worked with Ho`oulu Lahui to install chicken coops and encourage Korean Natural Farming methods. MEMBER Luana Bugsby Neff ADVISORY BOARD HO‘OULU LĀHUI 2017-2018 Name Organizational Affiliation Lance Ni‘imi YMCA Ruth Tachibana 3rd Circuit Family Court Hilo Mana Forbes Te Puna Rangahau Research Centre P.O. Box 151 Te Awamutu, New Zealand * = Native Hawaiian ADVISORY BOARD HO‘OULU LĀHUI 2005 Name Address and Phone Ulunui Garmon* 211 Laehala St. Hilo, HI 96720 Ph: 961-3129 Gerald Kita Lanakila Housing 391 Mohouli St. Hilo, HI 96720 Ph: 965-7860 Lance Ni‘imi Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center 919 Ululani St. Hilo, HI 96720 Ph: 935-9381 Ruth Tachibana 3rd Circuit Family Court Hilo Mana Forbes Te Puna Rangahau Research Centre P.O. Box 151 Te Awamutu, New Zealand QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI CHILDREN’S CENTER REPRESENTATIVE HO‘OULU LĀHUI 2005 Name Lucille Chung* * = Native Hawaiian Address Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center 919 Ululani St. Hilo, HI 96720 Ph: 935-9381