Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 13, Number 2, 1 Pepeluali 1996 — Fishing Industry of Hawaiʻi seeks members [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Fishing Industry of Hawaiʻi seeks members

In order to advance the Hawai'i fishing industry and benefit those actively engaged in it, two related organizations have been formed and need your support. The Fishing Industry of Hawai'i, ine. and The Native Hawaiian Fishermen's Association, ine. are seeking members. The goal of these organizations is to create jobs, relating to fishing such as dock workers, security guards, secretaries, mechanics, electricians, carpenters, boat operators and many other types of skilled and unskilled workers; provide dis-

counts to members on such things as gasoline, fish, iee and groceries; and establish fish auetions on eaeh island. This grass roots organizations is also very interested in Hawaiian sovereignty and hopes to do its part by expanding the opportunities for financial independence. Jointly these organizations are seeking 100,000+ members. You don't have to be a fisherman to join and there is no fee. Please fill out the applieation below and mail to Harold Meheula, P.O. Box 10748, Honolulu, HI 96816.

Fishing lndustry Association Membership Application Name: D.O.B. Phone: S.S.#. Address: %Hawaiian blood (50% or more qualifies for Native

Hawaiian Fishermen's Association) Job experience/knowledge Type of fishing experience/knowledge Type of boat: size on trailer etc.