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