Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 4, Number 6, 1 Iune 1987 — Oaehola Heads HACPAC; Directors Named [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Oaehola Heads HACPAC; Directors Named

Fred Cachola, director of the Kamehameha Schools Extension Education Division, was recently elected chairman of the Hawaiian Civic Political Action Committee, legislative lobbying arm of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. Cachola, who succeeded John Kamalani, announced his board of directors who will also chair committees. They include Bob Lindsey, lobbying and liaison; Dawn Farm Ramsey, poliheal action; Hinano Paleka, education and poliheal awareness; Kamalani, membership; Kenny Haina, public relations and publications; and Tomi Downey Chong, finance and ways and means. Island and California district chairmen who will also serve as directors are Charles Rose, Oahu; Ruby McDonald, Hawaii; Hartwell Blake, Kauai; John Wilmington, Maui; and Al Pelayo, California. Also serving as officers are Dexter Soares, secretary; Rachel Barboza, treasurer; H.K. Bruss Keppeler, first vice chairman; who will also serve as directors are Charles Rose, Oahu; Ruby McDonald, Hawaii; Hartwell Blake, Kauai; John Wilmington, Maui; and Al Pelayo, California. Also serving as officers are Dexter Soares, secretary; Rachel Barboza, treasurer; H.K. Bruss Keppeler, first vice chairman; and Ed Thompson, second vice chairman. Ramsey reported at the Apr. 28 meeting of the group HACPAC's monitoring and presentation of testimonies on legislative issues impacting on the Hawaiian community during the 1987 Legislature. The political action committee followed up on resolutions adopted at the 1986 convention of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. It also monitored legislators' voting record on Hawaiian issues and visited with Governor John David Waihee III. HACPAC plans to join in Ho'olako 1987 Year of the Hawaiian celebration with a week-long program of

activities Nov. 1-7. This celebration was approved by the previous board and is being carried out by the new board under Rose's chairmanship. The observance will spotlight "Hawaiians in Politics" whieh tentatively includes an old style political rally, workshops, possible reception with Gov. Waihee, a luneheon honoring elected Hawaiians and a dinner highlighting Hawaiian politicians and their eontributions. Rose is coordinating the week's activities and times and places will be announced as plans, are firmed up. The Nov. 7 'aha 'aina will include an awards ceremony, brief addresses and entertainment.

Fred Cachola Bruce Lum photo