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stp§ As 0 0 -e. 4 S O�COUNK�� needs to raise money and create a conference that generates a profit. He noted that earlier this year, it was questionable if Maui would have a conference so he appreciated all the hard work to pull it off. • Treasurer King said she would have spent more time going after sponsors than creating good content if she knew it was a fundraiser. • Vice President Kagawa wanted to know what was raised in the past. He mentioned Kaua'i did potluck type food events in the past to keep costs down and to provide an authentic experi- ence. • President Manahan believed there was a different dynamic and circumstances this time around. He stressed the need to be clear that the conference is a fundraiser, as there are not many opportunities to raise money. • Treasurer King said she understood there is a history that the conference is a fundraiser, but that going forward, it is important to be clear on an institutional basis that this is a venue to raise money as the direction she received was contrary. President Manahan said the body could entertain an amendment to the bylaws. • Secretary motions to close file the 2019 conference report, and Profit& Loss Statement,with a second by Vice President Kagawa.The motion carried unanimously. B.Amendment to HSAC Bylaws related to Officers • Treasurer King introduced an amendment to the bylaws to create a standing rotation of Execu- tive Committee positions between the Counties. She said this stemmed from Maui County be- ing the HSAC Treasurer for an eight year period. • Vice President Kagawa shared that when Mike Victorino was part of HSAC, he really wanted to be president and have that experience under his belt as he began to consider running for Mayor. Going forward,the Executive Committee could start an informal rotation.There is a general feeling that if certain folks are better fit for the position, or have the time to spend, they should be slotted in that position. For example, it's great for President Manahan to be here, serving in this capacity, as he has the longest tenure, and connection to State Legislature. If the Executive Committee passes this, we're restricted.All positions have their positives, and various work. • Treasurer King expressed it would be fairer to do the rotation because of the amount of work it takes for Maui to be treasurer. She noted thatthe transition has been hard,with lots of staff overtime. Knowing what position each County would serve means incoming delegate can an- ticipate what's ahead. She wouldn't have agreed to Maui taking on the Treasurer position, knowing now what it entailed. • Vice President Kagawa discussed the stability of past Executive Committees. Council Members Victorino, Onishi, and Rapozo were delegates for a long time.Treasurer King makes a good point about fairness, but it's also good to have flexibility and to consider one's experience. Is our mission to be fair or to have good leadership?