May Meeting: The Good, Bad and Ugly

NO LUNCHEON MEETING IN MAY AT HARRIS

INSTEAD JOIN US MAY 13, 8:30 A.M. AT THE STATE CAPITOL

Room 329

HARA (Hawaii Association of Retired Americans) /Kokua Council Legislative Review Forum for 2009

“THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY”

HARA and Kokua Council are hosting a third Legislative Review on Wednesday, May 13 from 8:30 to 12 noon at the Hawaii State Capitol, Room 329. We are meeting to a sum up activities of the 2009 legislative session to help us to evaluate its successes and failures. More than ever, we believe it is important for like-minded organizations to work together toward common goals. Last year’s Forum was attended by over 80 people, representing 30 organizations and members of the community. We invite you to come early and join us for a continental breakfast. Then at the end of the program, about 11:30 a.m., we will host a light lunch to give us all an opportunity to engage in more informal conversation

8:30 to 9:00 -- Registration (with name tags) and continental breakfast

9:00 to 9:20 -- Welcome and Introductions by HARA President Al Hamai, followed by greetings from President Colleen Hanabusa* and Speaker Calvin Say*

9:20 to 9:30 – Questions and answers

9:30 to 9:40 -- Assessment of 2007 session by Majority Leaders, Senator Gary Hooser,* Rep. Blake Oshiro

9:40 to 9:50 Questions and answers.

9:50 to 10:20 -- Reports; Rep. Ryan Yamane, Sen. Suzanne Chun Oakland*, Rep. Marilyn Lee* and from the minority party, Rep. Cynthia Theilen*.

10:20 to 11:20 – Reaction and suggestions from the audience

11:20 to11:30 – Presentation of Awards

11:30 to 12:30 -- Light lunch and mingling

* confirmed

We hope you will be able to join us. Please RSVP to Laura Manis at 597-8838 or manis@lava.net by May 8th. We look forward to your participation in our 2009 Legislative Review.