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In order to gather input from a diversity of community members, Focus Groups (FG) were formed for four communities in South Kohala: Waimea, Waikoloa Village, Kawaihae, and Puako. Invitation to attend FG meetings was open to the public and people could begin attending meetings even after the group had been formed and were engaged in the planning process. Each Focus Group met several times to discuss and decide on the issues, strategies, and action plans for their individual community. The meetings were held in the South Kohala district at the community center, elementary school, senior centers, and other locations. Eighteen FG meetings were held from October 2007 through May 2008. The FGs were a key force behind the SKCDP planning process and provided tremendous amounts of energy and time to collect data and provide input to the planning consultant. This facilitated the creation of Working Papers released in February 2008, which are the basis of the SKCDP. THE SKCDP STEERING COMMITTEE The COH Mayor and the Hawaii County Council appointed citizens to serve on the SKCDP Steering Committee (SC), representing a cross section of the South Kohala community. The Steering Committee played a critical role in overseeing and guiding the planning process as the SKCDP was being developed. The SC met monthly on the fourth Wednesdays of the month at duly noticed meetings that were conducted under Sunshine Law. The SC members are as follows: WILLIAM BERGIN JACQUI HOOVER BOB HUNTER TOM KELLY POHAI KIRKLAND OLANI LILLY ROBBY ROBERTSON RILEY SMITH RUTH SMITH SHERMAN WARNER MARGARET WILLE The SC and planning team reviewed the Working Papers along with input from community to refine the elements needed to begin the iterative process of drafting the SKCDP. Here is a quick synopsis of the timeline in developing the SKCDP: • February 2008 -Working papers released to SC and FG members. Also presented to the public at the community meeting held in South Kohala on February 12 & 15, 2008 for feedback and comment. • March 11, 2008 -Preliminary Draft released to the SC and FG members for comment and feedback in preparation of the Public Review Draft. • May 7, 2008 -Public Review Draft released to the community. • June 10, 2008 -Public comment period extended to this date to accommodate public participation. • May 2008 through June 2008 -Additional SC meetings scheduled to accommodate the time needed to incorporate public input received. 4