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Project Information
<br />*44. Project Title
<br />Mountain View Elementary School Alumni Dinner
<br />45. Project Start Date
<br />07/25/2025
<br />46. Project End Date
<br />07/25/2025
<br />*47. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
<br />North Hilo
<br />Puna
<br />South Hilo
<br />*48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 5
<br />I WI111 'I ' 4
<br />*49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
<br />Mountain View Elementary School is proud to host a special Alumni Dinner on July 25, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii. This memorable evening will bring together former
<br />students, teachers, and community members to reconnect and celebrate the enduring legacy of one of Hawaii Island's cherished public schools. The dinner serves as a
<br />meaningful precursor to the school's upcoming 120th anniversary —an exciting milestone that honors more than a century of educational service. Founded in 1905,
<br />Mountain View Elementary has been a cornerstone of the Puna community, shaping generations of learners with care and commitment This alumni gathering will
<br />celebrate that legacy with food, fellowship, and shared memories spanning decades. It's also a chance to look ahead, with updates on the school's plans for the future
<br />and opportunities to support the upcoming anniversary festivities. This event promises to be a heartfelt tribute to a school that continues to inspire. We invite all alumni
<br />and supporters to join us on July 25 as we begin the countdown to 120 years of excellence in education.
<br />*50.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />The Mountain View Elementary PTA supports the welfare and education of children by promoting strong family -school partnerships, advocating for student health and
<br />safety, and encouraging community engagement In line with state and national PTAs, we work to raise home life standards, support responsible education funding, and
<br />foster environments where all children can thrive.
<br />*31. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) Is connected to the project
<br />The Mountain View Elementary PTA is proud, to support the upcoming Alumni Dinner by partnering with the school and community huh to help organize and implement
<br />the event. As part of its mission to strengthen school -community ties, the PTA is assisting with obtaining funding, outreach, and volunteer coordination to ensure a
<br />successful and memorable evening. The PTA continues its commitment to honoring the school's 120-year legacy and fostering connections among past and present
<br />members of the Mountain View `ohana.
<br />*52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />CRF Budget Form (Excel Version) 06 25 25.xi5X
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawarl County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public
<br />benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
<br />53. 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
<br />to be derived from your County fund request:
<br />Culture and the arts
<br />Educational concerns
<br />*54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
<br />With support from the County of Hawar i, the Mountain View Elementary PTA aims to achieve several measurable outcomes through the Alumni Dinner, a key event
<br />leading up to the school's 120th anniversary. The requested funding will directly support planning, outreach, and implementation, helping to ensure broad community
<br />impact and long-term benefits. Measurable outcomes include: Attendance Goal: Host at least 150 alumni, staff, and community members at the dinner, fostering
<br />intergenerational connection and pride in the school's legacy. Community Engagement: Reconnect with at least 200 alumni through outreach efforts (emalls, social
<br />media, and flyers), strengthening ties with the broader Mountain View'ohana. Volunteer Mobilization: Engage at least 25 volunteers, including parents, alumni, and
<br />students, in event coordination, setup, hospitality, and cleanup, promoting civic involvement Anniversary Support Network: Identify at least 10 alumni or community
<br />members interested in supporting or participating in the 120th anniversary celebration planning committee. Legacy Building: Collect a minimum of 50 alumni stories,
<br />photos, or historical items to contribute to a digital archive or memory wall that will be displayed during the anniversary year. The dinner will serve as both a celebration
<br />and a catalyst, building momentum and community investment in the anniversary and in the school's future. Through this event, the PTA hopes to strengthen school -
<br />community bonds, highlight local educational history, and cultivate ongoing support for Mountain View Elementary.
<br />*55. 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
<br />upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
<br />No
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