2005-11-17 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 4 November 17, 2005 Mr. Kaoiwi suggested that since the association is a 501(c) -3, funds could be transferred to association and members should be accountable instead of the County. Vice Chairman Austen returned chairmanship to Louis Kaoiwi. ELECTIONS Chairman - Nominations Chairman Kaoiwi asked for nominations for new Chairperson. Richard Highley nominated Denny Austen. Denny declined. Denny Austen nominated Richard Highley. Richard suggested nominating someone who has been a member for a longer amount of time. Following a short discussion, Mr. Highley accepted the nomination and Penny Fox seconded it. Chairman Kaoiwi asked for any more nominations from the floor. There were none, nominations were closed for Chairmanship. Vice - Chairman - Nominations Denny Austen nominated Roy Hinokawa. Roy declined. George Yamamoto nominated Gilbert Sampaia and Wendall Kekumu seconded that nomination. Gilbert declined. Penny Fox nominated Wendall Kekumu, but he declined because his term expires on December 31, 2005. Denny Austen nominated George Mukai. George declined. Richard Highley nominated Dr. Richard Stevens. Dr. Stevens asked if it's possible to serve as Vice Chair and attend meetings in Kona. Director Engelhard responded that it is possible. Dr. Stevens also asked if members would be okay with having two people from the west side, and asked if it shouldn't be more balanced. The response was that officers have both been from the east side before and it is okay. Penny Fox seconded the nomination of Dr. Richard Stevens as Vice Chairman. Dr. Stevens accepted the nomination. ELECTION RESULTS MR. RICHARD HIGHLEY ELECTED CHAIRMAN DR. RICHARD STEVENS ELECTED VICE - CHAIRMAN All in attendance unanimously voted for Richard Highley to serve as Chairman of the Hawaii County Veterans Advisory Committee. All in attendance unanimously voted for Dr. Richard Stevens to serve as Vice - Chairman of the Hawaii County Veterans Advisory Committee.