October 24 Meeting: Annual Community Forum

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On October 24, Kokua Council held its 8th Annual Community Forum, themed: “Be Part of the Solution.” The program began with a panel of issue leaders and was followed by a series of panels presenting needs of non-profits, service providers and administrators. At the end, participants voted on top issues. This process is step 1 in determiningg Kokua Council's 2010 legislative priorities.

The issue panel: Rep. John Mizuno, Bob Nakata (Faith Action for Community Equity), Alex Santiago (PHOCUSED), Elizabeth Bethea (Elderly Affairs Division, City & County of Honolulu), Rep. Barbara Marumoto, and Steve Tam (AARP).

October 24 Program: 8th Annual Community Forum

8^TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM

Be a Part of the Solution

Please join us for lunch. Public is Invited

Free (donation only if you would like lunch)

Monday, October 24, 2011, 11:30-1:30 p.m. (extended session)

THE HARRIS METHODIST CHURCH

Miyama Main Hall

Nuuanu and South Vineyard Blvd.

Ample parking-driveway off Nuuanu Ave.

11:30  Lunch: Various pizzas, salad, drinks, dessert, $5.00 donation

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

12:00  Program:

· Panel: Legislator, Government Administrator, Private Sector & Advocate

· Representatives of organizations & advocacy groups involved with seniors will present needs/concerns/issues that can be helped legislatively or by other means

· Vote on the top issues—Step 1 in deciding Kokua Council’s 2012 legislative priorities

Caregiver support, DISCHARGE PLANNING, HOMELESS CONCERNS, UNEMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC ACCESS TO INSPECTIONS, FINANCIAL CRISIS, RETIREE BENEFITS