tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:03:01 +0000Kokua Council seeks to empower seniors and other concerned citizens to be effective advocates in shaping the future and well-being of our community, with particular attention to those needing help in advocating for themselves.http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger316125en-usnoPermission to reproduce in whole or quote with attribution to speaker and Kokua CouncilPolitics,health,legislature,legislation,Hawaii,seniors,advocacyNews and politics presented to the membership of Kokua Council, the oldest advocacy group on Oahu, founded in 1974. If you can't make it to meetings, tune in here.Presentating topics of importance to Hawaii residents each monthKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.larry@kokuacouncil.orgKokua Council Education Fund, Inc.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4992048152472619829Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:32:00 +00002021-03-23T17:32:38.366-10:00NEWS RELEASE: New Service for Kupuna Simplifies COVID-19 Vaccination Registration ProcessDEPARTMENT OF HEALTHDAVID Y. IGEGOVERNORELIZABETH A. CHAR, MDDIRECTORFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 23, 2021                                  &http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2021/03/new-service-for-kupuna-simplifies-covid.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-6423666347675212221Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:13:00 +00002020-09-17T07:13:33.268-10:00On September 16, the Honolulu City Council introduced a resolution in support of Kokua Council’s demand that the state hire a sufficient number of contact tracers and language translators. View status of Honolulu City Council RES20... http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2020/09/honolulu-city-council-introduces.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-2719736021377703264Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:52:00 +00002020-09-08T16:52:26.904-10:00 HONOLULU September 8, 2020 – Kokua Council files action with the Hawaii Supreme Court to compel the Department of Health to increase the number of contact tracers in Hawaii and to require that translation services to LEP (Limited English Proficiency) persons be provided.-----------Kokua Council has filed a petition for mandamus with the Supreme Court. A copy of the submission is available http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2020/09/kokua-council-files-action-with-hawaii.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7151479671797776760Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:31:00 +00002020-08-12T18:38:19.423-10:00 Older adults, our kupuna, are the most susceptible to the coronavirus. Kokua Council asks why required action is not being taken to protect them in the face of the drastically increased incidence of outbreaks particularly on Oahu. It is predicted that if the spread is not checked rapidly, hospital ICU capacity will be exceeded. An increase in deaths would be inevitable. We are particularlyhttp://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2020/08/kokua-council-demands-immediate-action.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5568222790792053595Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:10:00 +00002019-10-22T13:10:16.494-10:00The video is courtesy Doug Matsuoka, board member of Kokua Council. Use the list below to select a particular speaker from the session. Select a specific speaker by moving to: 02:06 Kathryn Xian, PASS 06:39 Michelle Cordero-Lee, Hawaii Meals on Wheels 14:46 Sarah Yuan, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs 24:12 Kat Brady, Community Alliance on Prisons 27:50 Martha http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2019/10/kokua-council-2019-legislative.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7950586247556113036Thu, 22 Nov 2018 04:38:00 +00002018-11-29T18:40:25.788-10:00Please note that the November meeting has been canceled and that there is no regular meeting in December each year. Happy Holidays! http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/11/no-general-meeting-nov-or-dec-2018.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-2855612766998783868Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:49:00 +00002018-11-20T11:49:46.537-10:00From president Jim Shon: Dear Senior Advocates. It is almost Thanksgiving, followed by Black Friday, followed by Christmas, New Years, etc. And since our featured November Speaker George Clooney cancelled on us, we decided to take a pause in our usual Monthly meetings until next year, when we begin again our mission to work for a more age friendly community. Happy Holidays from your Friends http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/11/next-general-meeting-will-be-in-january.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-1921713432512146293Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:12:00 +00002018-10-08T12:14:34.484-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch Monday, September 24, 2018-- 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. Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:50 Welcome, Introductions and Remarks, Jim Shon, President 12:00 Program:  “http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/07/kokua-council-july-23-program.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-1555667918995971696Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:09:00 +00002018-10-08T12:12:17.612-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch Monday, August 27, 2018-- 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. Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:50 Welcome, Introductions and Remarks, Jim Shon, President 12:00 Program:  “http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/08/kokua-council-august-27-program.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7743240823581541998Sat, 11 Aug 2018 03:32:00 +00002018-08-10T17:34:29.387-10:00 Do you know any Hawaii kupuna struggling to afford adequate food? Please tell them to call @HelpingHandsHI 440-3812 to check if they qualify for #SNAP food stamps. If they do qualify, @HelpingHandsHI will help them apply too!http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/08/many-seniors-dont-get-food-aid-they.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-6011896739268932739Wed, 11 Jul 2018 02:47:00 +00002018-07-10T16:47:31.750-10:00Pohai Nani, Club Room, 2nd Floor, 45-090 Namoku Street, Kaneohe COMMUNITY WELCOME Agenda: 11:30 (Optional) — Buffet Lunch in Dining Room, $11. Reservation and Information: Samuel Cox (808) 779-3606 or revsamuelcox@gmail.com . 12:30 Program: Prof. Richard Miller: “Making the World a Much Better Place” Richard Miller is Emeritus Dean & Professor, William S. Richardson School ofhttp://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/07/kokua-council-windward-july-19-program.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5397212296185702863Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:01:00 +00002018-06-12T09:54:43.022-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch Monday, June 25, 2018-- 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. Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:45 Welcome, Introductions and Remarks, Jim Shon, President 12:00 Program: Kathy Wyatt:http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-25-program-meet-and-converse-with.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4023656867050140557Sun, 10 Jun 2018 04:42:00 +00002018-06-09T21:30:29.439-10:00Pohai Nani, Club Room, 2nd Floor, 45-090 Namoku Street, Kaneohe COMMUNITY WELCOME Agenda: 11:30 (Optional) — Buffet Lunch in Dining Room, $11. Reservation and Information: Samuel Cox (808) 779-3606 or revsamuelcox@gmail.com . 12:30 Program: Senator Will Espero : “Housing and Other Issues in Hawaii, A Report from the Legislature” Will Espero has had a distinguished career in the http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/06/kokua-council-windward-june-21-2018.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-4838625199902816000Tue, 22 May 2018 03:57:00 +00002018-05-21T17:57:29.181-10:00 From the City and County website: Opening of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Wait List The City and County of Honolulu’s Section 8 HCV Wait List will be open on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:45 a.m. to Friday, June 8, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.  For details, please read the Public Notice which was posted in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Reminder: http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/05/honolulu-announces-opening-of-section-8.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-2555271129305900209Tue, 15 May 2018 22:28:00 +00002018-05-15T12:28:34.821-10:00Do you know any food-insecure seniors? They may not know they could qualify for SNAP (food stamp) benefits. Let them know! http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/05/spread-word-on-snap-benefits-for-kupuna.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5857760315781466503Tue, 08 May 2018 08:34:00 +00002018-05-07T22:34:53.743-10:00Pohai Nani, Club Room, 2nd Floor, 45-090 Namoku Street, Kaneohe COMMUNITY WELCOME Agenda: 11:30 (Optional) — Buffet Lunch in Dining Room, $11. Reservation and Information: Samuel Cox 779-3606, Richard Miller 254-1796 or Mary Piette 263-5956 12:30 Program: Kimiko Lahaela-Walter: "Cherish the Earth with Sierra Club" Kimiko is the Conservation Program Coordinator for thehttp://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/05/kokua-council-windward-thursday-may.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-1357314692060497919Tue, 08 May 2018 08:20:00 +00002018-05-07T22:20:26.899-10:00There is no regular meeting in May. Instead: Please join us for the 12th Annual Post Legislative Forum "The Good, Bad, and the Ugly" Sponsored by the Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans (HARA) and Kokua Council Wednesday, May 23, 2018 8:30 am to noon at the State Capitol, Room 325 Cost: Free A continental breakfast and light lunch will http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/05/may-23-201812th-annual-good-bad-and.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-1005005489225945670Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:55:00 +00002018-04-19T13:04:58.683-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch Monday, April 23, 2018-- 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. Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:45 Welcome, Introductions and Remarks, Jim Shon, President 12:00 Program: Kathy Wyatt: “Is http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/04/monday-april-23-program-is-adult-day.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5915531058012389758Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:44:00 +00002018-03-23T10:45:24.071-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch Monday, March 26, 2018-- 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. “Working towards common ground on the Jones Act” Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:45 Welcome, Introductions and Remarks, Jim Shonhttp://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/03/monday-march-26-2018-kokua-council.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5101971985112480831Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:05:00 +00002018-02-19T16:21:29.952-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch MONDAY, February 26, -- 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. Legislative Review The Key Bills and Issues in the 2018 Session Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:45 Welcome, Introductions and http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/02/monday-february-26-2018-program.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5344111161704651343Sun, 07 Jan 2018 03:15:00 +00002018-01-07T11:26:34.501-10:00Kokua Council Windward & Pohai Nani Green Team Thursday, January 11th  12:30-1:30 p.m.    Pohai Nani 2nd Floor Club Room Honolulu Opala Program Recycling Specialist Evan K. Bisho will give a presentation on what and how residents in the community and at Pohal Nani should sort their recyclables and other wastes that go to the city transfer stations and H-Power under http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/01/kokua-council-windward-thursday-january.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-5542518396824369436Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:04:00 +00002018-01-07T11:27:48.725-10:00Please Join Us for Lunch Last Monday in January -- 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. Monday, January 29, 2018 Legislative Review The Key Bills and Issues in the 2018 Session Agenda: 11:30 Luncheon (optional) : Various Pizzas, Salad, and dessert—$5.00 Donation 11:45 http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2018/01/monday-january-29-2018-program.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-7229165780681098280Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:55:00 +00002017-12-13T09:55:34.725-10:00Hot press release – not yet posted on the Governor’s website: December 13, 2017 17-104 State launches landmark Kupuna Caregivers Program to help working caregivers pay for support services for older adults HONOLULU - Working caregivers who pay for services to support their kupuna may now be eligible for financial help of up to $70 per day to cover the cost of adult day care, chore http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2017/12/governors-press-release-kupuna.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-6913801457104385473Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:39:00 +00002017-11-25T10:43:06.997-10:00 PLEASE JOIN US FOR LUNCH Monday November 27, 2017, 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. TOPIC: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: CAN WE PROTECT OUR SENIORS? OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS: Inspector Nelson Makua who is with the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Honolulu Fire Department Toby Clairmont who http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2017/11/please-join-us-for-lunch-monday.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11143630.post-3451942358155400689Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:45:00 +00002017-10-11T10:52:11.587-10:00Pohai Nani, Club Room, 2nd Floor, 45-090 Namoku Street, Kaneohe COMMUNITY WELCOME Agenda: 11:30 (Optional) — Buffet Lunch in Dining Room, $11. Reservation and Information: Samuel Cox (808) 779-3606 or revsamuelcox@gmail.com . 12:30 Program: Duane Preble, Convener: “Sustainability Ideas for Action” Extensive travel has given Duane and his wife, Sarah, global perspectives. http://kokuacouncil.blogspot.com/2017/10/kokua-council-windward-thursday-october.htmllarry@kokuacouncil.org (Kokua Council Education Fund, Inc.)