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Announcements - James Tyrin announced that the Oktoberfest committee was meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at 5:30 pm at his office on Kilauea.
- It was announced that U of H Hilo was having a Rotary Night on Sept. 7th when the Volleyball team plays. Mr. Anonymous more details please.
- Tim Hansen acknowledged that the volunteer activities at Queen Liliuokalani Gardens were weathered out but a new date will be up coming.
Guest Speaker Tim Hansen introduced Pomaika’i Bartolome from Mayor Roth’s office. She was quick to acknowledge a number of our Rotarians who were serving or had served on county boards and commissions. Ms. Bartolome is responsible for soliciting and vetting community members for the 36 county boards and commissions. - All of the successful applicants are selected by the Mayor and some, depending upon the overriding law, are approved by the county council.
- The terms for the boards and commissions can be 2, 3,or 5 years or the unserved term of a vacant seat.
- Each board or commission is an open meeting and recorded. All boards and commission are staffed by members of the respective department that is overseen and by legal counsel.
- Meetings are conducted in person and hybrid.
- To improve the county, diversity, equity and inclusion is sought on all boards and commissions.
For a list of all of the boards and commissions, their vacancies and an application go to: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/boards-and-commissions-listing September Responsibilities Invocation & Door Prize Mary Begier 9/4 Mike Carroll. 9/11 Michelle Flemming. 9/18 Janell Kuamoo. 9/25 |
