Thursday, April 17, 2008

April 28 Program: Building Stronger Communities

We have an important program and an interesting lunch for you this month: 

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist Church
Nuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd.
Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave.

11:30    Luncheon: “Mom’s Love - Middle East Cuisine" by Husamuddin Akras, Salad,  $5.00 donation

11:45    Welcome, Introductions and remarks, Larry Geller, President

12:00    Program: Kat Brady: Building Stronger Communities addressing the need to assist people in rebuilding their lives, restoring their ohana, and revitalizing their communities - how far we've come and how long we have to go still yet.  Brady serves as Coordinator of the Community Alliance on Prisons, a community initiative working on developing effective interventions for Hawaii’s offenders and to improve the quality of justice in Hawaii. She also works to increase public participation into reforming public policy. Her areas of focus include environmental, cultural, gender, juvenile and social justice issues.

1:00      Adjourn