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Project Information EXIIIBIT A * 38. Project Title From Humble Hives to Global Impact: The Story of Kona's Beekeeping 39. Project Start Date 04/04/2025 40. Project End Date 07/31/2025 *41. Please select all areas of Hawai'I Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. North Kona South Kona *42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 8 *43, In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. In partnership with the Kona Historical Society, I will create an exhibit for their museum that captures the history of beekeeping in Kona. The exhibit will include a timeline of the early challenges and triumphs of bringing bees to Hawaii. Including how their introduction impacted native pollinators and the ecosystem. It will include a look into commercial beekeeping as an industry in Kona from the 1950's on. We will gather and share artifacts of Kona beekeepers for display. As we tell the story of how these industrious insects supported our Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, fruit exports as essential pollinators. Using images and video the exhibit will paint a picture of the unique factors that make Kona an ideal environment for bees, from its diverse flora to its favorable climate. And discuss the significant economic impact of beekeeping on Kona's agriculture. Their Industrious work has helped to sustain our local economy for generations. This project will include a museum exhibit which will be open for up to four months, five oral histories of Kona residents who are involved in the beekeeping business and a related video, hosting a free community lecture on the history of beekeeping in Kona, and a Kona Historical Society Huaka i to tour a bee field. We will be opening the exhibit to local schools for field trips for the duration of the exhibit, and the exhibit and related events will be open to Kama'aina and visitors alike. *44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement The Kona Historical Society will preserve the history of Kona to enrich, inspire, and inform our community and visitors. We will do this through collecting, preserving, researching, interpreting, and disseminating the history of Kona. *45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Kona Historical Society is hosting the exhibit in our museum. KHS is also facilitating the field trip and community event components of the project. At the conclusion of the public display of the exhibit, KHS will incorporate the exhibit and oral histories into our archive. *46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. KHS Budoet.odf Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the HawaPi County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 47. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Culture and the arts Educational concerns *48. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Research and Oral History Collection Description: Conduct comprehensive research on the history and development of beekeeping in Hawaii. Identify and reach out to key figures within the beekeeping industry to gather their stories and insights. Collect oral histories to be digitized and stored in the KHS archive for community access and preservation. Proposed Output Target: Collect and archive 6 oral histories of influential figures in Hawaii's beekeeping industry, with all materials made available to the community and researchers through the KHS's digital archive. Film Production of the Beekeeping Story Description: Create a 10-minute piece capturing the unique history of beekeeping in Kona, highlighting the diverse people involved, the beauty of Kona's bee yards and ranches, and the environmental and economic significance of the industry. Measure: Completion and release of the film. Proposed Output Target: Complete the film with contributions from at least 20 individuals involved in the beekeeping community and local experts. Ensure the film showcases visually engaging shots of Kona landscapes and apiaries, with the final version presented as part of the museum exhibit. Museum Exhibit Development Description: Develop a museum exhibit that showcases the film alongside historical artifacts, photographs, and educational materials that tell the story of Kona's beekeeping heritage. Measure: The number of visitors and school groups attending the exhibit Proposed Output Target: Launch the exhibit for a 4-month duration at the Kona Historical society, with a goal of reaching at least 500 visitors. Community Lectures and Events Description: Host a series of community lectures and events that feature the film, discussion panels, and presentations by beekeeping experts. Measure: The number of events held, the number of attendees per event, and participant feedback. Proposed Output Target: Host 5 community events with a total of 300 attendees. *49. For the project you are applying for, do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with another department of the County of Hawaii during the current fiscal year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) related to this same project? No Page 16