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Department of Finance
Property Management Division STU.26-07_
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101 ,
Rcv d: 8/14/25 4:10 PM
Hilo, HI 96720
Telephone: (808) 961-8069
Approved:
PROJECT PERIOD: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
DEADLINE TO FILE IS August 15, 2025, BY 4:30 PM
as evidenced by the County of Hawaii time clock (HST)
✓❑ Management Planning (see Instructions)
Maintenance Activities and Public Education (see Instructions)
STEWARDSHIP GRANT APPLICATION
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Maintenance Fund
• Applications may be returned if instructions are not followed.
• Please use the tables provided. Do not substitute other formats or alter the application form.
• Fit responses in the fields provided and use additional pages, as needed.
• Attachments (i.e., maps, labeled photos illustrating your project activities, detailed budget narratives,
consultant proposals, etc.) can be included in addition to the required documents.
A. NAME, EMAIL, AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION:
Ala Kahakai Trail Association
P.O. Box 2338
Kamuela, HI 96743
B. PERSON TO CONTACT:
Keoni Fox, fox@alakahakaitrail.org, (808) 351-6279
Are you available to attend an in-person interview on Sept. 8, 2025 between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm?
❑✓ Yes ❑ No
If you checked no,please assign someone from your organization to attend with knowledge of the proposed
projects, budget costs, and provide an email address above.
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C. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions):
Kiolaka'a Community Resource Management Plan
D. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions)
Kiolaka'a 9-4-01:08, 09, 16, 17, 23
E. PROJECT COST (see Instructions):
For Management Planning For Maintenance Activities and Public Education
Amount Requested: $ 86,750.00 Amount Requested: $ 0.00
Applicant Share: $ 8,750.00 Applicant Share: $ 0.00
Other Resources: $ 0.00 Other Resources: $ 0.00
F. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
❑✓ Non-profit 501 (c)(3), IRS Letter of Determination
❑✓ Copy of Organization Bylaws and Mission Statement
✓❑ DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance
❑✓ Letter of Authorized Signer for Organization
G. CERTIFICATION:
The applicant shall secure all necessary approvals andpermits from other affected federal, state, and county
agencies as necessary to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This may require permits from the
Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) ifparcels are within the State Land Use Conservation
District or contain historic sites, burials, and/or sensitive natural or cultural resources. The applicant certifies
that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge.
Name of Authorized Representative:
Title: President
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Signed: L)✓► Date:
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PROJECT PLAN
A. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions):
Kiolaka'a Community Resource Management Plan
B. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions):
Kiolaka'a 9-4-01:08, 09, 16, 17, 23
C. IDENTIFY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOM YOU EXPECT WILL
PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES (see Instructions):
Ala Kahakai Trail Association, Ka'u Stewardship Committee
County of Hawaii, Finance Department, Property Management
Nohopapa LLC
Community Members, Public/Private Agencies, Community Organizations and Stakeholders
D. PROPOSAL AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Briefly describe the long-range goals)
for the property and the objectives of your proposal for stewardship grant funding. See example
in Instructions.)
What is the long-range goal or vision for the property?
ATA's vision for Kiolaka'a is a protected and living Hawaiian cultural landscape cared for by the
Ka'u community, and connected to the surrounding ahupua'a and the entire island by the Ala
Kahakai trail network.
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What are the objectives of the proposed project? Choose only one category and use
additional pages as needed.
✓❑ Management Planning ❑ Maintenance Activities and Public Education
To engage with stakeholders to establish a resource management plan to ensure the
conservation, preservation, and protection of the Conservation Values for the property as
required by the Grant of Conservation Easement between ATA and the County of Hawaii, dated
October 24, 2022. The plan must address the elements outlined in Section C.2(c) of the
agreement. The plan should also be based on ATA's resource management values which can
be further refined with additional input from descendants and the community. ATA must consult
with the County during all major phases in the development of the management plan and give
best efforts to meaningfully incorporate the County's feedback before its completion. The final
adoption of the management plan shall be by consensus involving both ATA and the County.
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What are the objectives of the proposed project? Choose only one category and use
additional pages as needed.
�F—I Management Planning ❑ Maintenance Activities and Public Education
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F. PERMITS/APPROVALS (See Instructions for examples of permits/approvals. Remember
that it is the applicant's responsibility to comply with and secure all necessary approvals and
permits from federal, state, and county agencies as required.)
Do any of the proposed stewardship activities require any federal, state, or county permits
or approvals?
If yes, explain why. If not needed, explain why.
Funds will be used for community planning activities only. No activity defined as "development",
pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 205A -22, is proposed as part of this grant
application.
Per HRS 343-5 (a)(1), does not apply to funds to be used for feasibility or planning studies for
possible future programs or projects that the agency has not approved, adopted or funded.
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G. MANAGEMENT/PRESERVATION PLANS REVIEWED (See Instructions. Use
additional pages as needed.)
1. Please elaborate on how the proposed project activities align with existing plans, if there
are existing plans.
The Kiolakaa Community Resource Management Plan will guide future community management
and stewardship. Nohopapa will review and incorporate community input from existing plans at
Waikapuna and Kaunamano as part of this process including the South Point Resources
Management Plan completed in October 2016 by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
2. If you are proposing to produce a management and/or preservation plan, please explain
why such additional planning is needed.
This will be a continuation of the project initiated through a PONC Stewardship Grant Application for
grant period 2024 - 2025 as required by the CE agreement dated October 24, 2022. Due to
administration delays, ATA did not receive the stewardship grant agreement STU 24-10 until late
February 2025 and the project was not funded until March 2025. Hamana Ventura agreed to provide
additional time for the project by changing the grant period to a calendar year, January 01, 2025 -
December 31, 2025.
These management plans typically take 18-24 months to complete. ATA informed the PONC
Commission that this would be a two-year project and a PONC Stewardship Grant Application for
grant period 2025 - 2026 was submitted to complete the project in the second year. Upon receipt of
the grant agreement STU 25-10, ATA noticed that the grant period was based on a fiscal year, from
July 01, 2025 - June 30, 2026. We will now have a six month overlap between STU 24-10 and STU
25-10 for the exact same project. The Finance Department was not willing to change the term of the
2025 - 2026 grant in order to coincide with the 2024 - 2025 grant period. To date, ATA is still
awaiting County execution of the 2025 - 2026 grant agreement and receipt of the grant award
We are working with our planning consultant to expedite our timeline in order to complete the project
before June 30, 2026 but we cannot anticipate the level of community engagement at this time.
Therefore we are requesting to extend for a third grant period. If we cannot complete by June 30,
2026, we expect to allocate the other half of the funding towards the 2026-2027 grant period.
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I. APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a
non-profit organization.
The Ala Kahakai Trail Association (ATA) began as an interim organization in 2006 and became
a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2008. ATA's mission is to support and guide a
community-managed trail that honors those who came before and perpetuates for those to
follow— with protocols and respect for Hawaii past, present and future. As a Native Hawaiian
Organization (NHO) that consists of members with genealogical ties to areas where sections of
the trail network are located, ATA helps to ensure that the Hawaii Island trail system is
well-connected to the community and that Hawaiian values and principles are in place and
practiced. We work to foster various kinds of partnerships and help to guide the work of
managing and sustaining the trail with consideration for the vision and goals of the diverse
communities that the trails connect.
2. Other source(s) of financial support:
Private donations, fundraising and grants.
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3. Please provide up to three examples of successfully completed projects or related
experiences.
2017 National Park Foundation (NPF) Active Trails Grant, "Preserving the Path of Our
Ancestors: Partnering with the South Kohala Community to Stand Up the Ala Kahakai National
Historic Trail on Hawai'i Island." ATA in partnership with NPS provided community engagement
activities to connect residents and visitors in South Kohala with the trail.
2017 Makalawena Coastal Use and Nearshore Study project on behalf of Kamehameha
Schools and The Nature Conservancy (TNC Hawai'i). ATA hired a team through Lynker to
monitor fish aggregation, survey public use of the coastline and engage the community in
observation and documentation of fishing practices.
2019-2020 Hawaii People's Fund Grant. ATA conducted outreach to schools within trail
corridor which included in-class presentations and outdoor educational hikes ('Ehunuikaimalino
Grade 11 and Konawaena High School).
J. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be
required if awarded stewardship grant funds.
Initial Documents
WKF Certificate of insurance with County of Hawaii named as additional insured.
WKF Semi and annual reports, which shall include accomplishments, financial statements explaining
expenditures, projects in process, community involvement, and overall status of projects.
Organization shall immediately contact the Department of Finance, Property Management
WKF Division, upon dissolution of the organization or changes in the organization that may affect the
Stewardship Grant Application or Agreements.
WKF Organization may be required to provide other documents as requested by the County of
Hawaii, Department of Finance.
Mahalo!
Should you have any questions,please contact the Property Management Division at
(808) 961-8069 or by Email: PONCAhawaiicounty.gov.
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COMPANY PROFILE
Nohopapa Hawaii, LLC is a small, Native Hawaiian-owned and operated cultural resources
management firm. Nohopapa's experience, passion, commitment, and motivation to document
and honor Hawai`i's iwi kupuna (Native Hawaiian ancestral remains), `aina (biocultural
landscapes), wahi kupuna (ancestral places), and wahi pana (storied places) extends over 20
years.Our platform is to increase awareness of our collective responsibility to document,preserve,
and protect knowledge concerning historic properties and cultural resources. We research and
gather this knowledge through archaeological approaches rooted in Western science and balance
that with the application of historical research and cultural understanding of place.
The term"noho papa"means to"reside in a place over the course of generations."It is our mission
to strengthen generational ties and time-honored commitments between communities and their
lands once again. Noho means to "become situated," while papa can also mean "layers,"
recognizing that in order to create healthy communities, they must be firmly situated within the
rich layers of historical meaning of our Hawaiian places. It is a relationship between people and
`aina that continually deepens as knowledge is gained and people themselves become established
as foundational pieces of the land.
Nohopapa provides a wide range of Hawaiian cultural resource management services to assist
agencies, private land owners, and communities in protecting and restoring important wahi
kupuna and re-establishing loina kupuna(cultural practices),and mo`olelo (stories and histories)
of place. Our uniquely qualified team has successfully completed numerous ethnohistorical and
traditional cultural property studies, cultural impact assessments, archaeological investigations,
and restoration/preservation plans. These include a Preservation Plan for Palauea Cultural
Preserve, Maui for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), a Preservation Plan for Kukaniloko,
Oahu for the OHA, a Preservation Plan for Pahua Heiau, Oahu for the OHA, a Preservation Plan
for Limahuli Garden and Preserve, Kauai for the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, a
Restoration Plan for Ahu a `Umi, Hawaii Island for Kamehameha Schools, a statewide water
assets inventory study for the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, an Ethnohistorical Study of
Wao Kele o Puna for the OHA, an Ethnohistorical Study of all Kamehameha Schools land holding
in Ka`u, and numerous moku-wide`Aina Inventories for Kamehameha Schools.
We possess considerable experience working with Hawaiian communities across all the islands.
Our staff is committed to high professional standards concerning historic preservation, and is
culturally equipped to deal with the physical remains of our historical past. Our education and
professional experience derive from the fields of archaeology, cultural anthropology, Hawaiian
Studies, geography, and planning. We utilize the Hawaiian language in our research in order to
draw from a broader range of historical documents to understand past and present biocultural
landscapes. We strive to balance preservation priorities with adaptive reuse and restoration to
help make these cultural materials and places relevant and meaningful to communities once
again. Members of our group include Hawaiian cultural practitioners capable of conducting
appropriate protocols to ensure the highest degree of respect and consideration is given to all
projects and work situations.
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EDUCATION OF PRINCIPALS
Kekuewa Kikiloi, Ph.D.:
2012 University of Hawaii at Manoa; Ph.D.
2003 University of Hawaii at Manoa; M.A. (Anthropology)
1998 University of Hawaii at Manoa; B.A. (Anthropology)
1998 University of Hawaii at Manoa; B.A. (Hawaiian Studies)
1998 University of Hawaii at Manoa; Minor Certified(Hawaiian Language)
1993 Kamehameha Schools; High School diploma
Kelley L. Uyeoka, M.A.:
2017 Te Wananga o Aotearoa: Certificate in Maori Business Administration
2009 University of Hawaii,Manoa:Master of Arts in Anthropology with a specialization
in Applied Archaeology
2009 University of Hawaii,Manoa: Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation
2004 University of Hawaii, Hilo: B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
2004 University of Hawaii, Hilo: Certificate in Pacific Island Studies
2003 University of Waikato,New Zealand: Maori&Pacific Island Studies
2000-2002 University of San Diego: Working on a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
2000 Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama: High School diploma
Dominique Cordy, M.A.:
2016 University of Hawaii at Manoa: Master of Arts in Pacific Island Studies
2010-11 Pennsylvania State University: 2 of 4 courses completed towards a Certificate in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2005 University of California at Davis: Bachelor's of Arts (BA) Cultural Anthropology-
Archaeology
CLIENT REFERENCES
Jason Jeremiah
Director of Natural and Cultural Resources Department, Kamehameha Schools
iaieremiPksbe.edu, 808-541-5376
Lori Walker
Land and Property Manager, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
loriwPoha.org, 8o8-594-1798
Andrew Choy
Acting Planning Program Manager, Department of Hawaiian Homelands
andrew.h.choyPhawaii.gov, 8o8-620-9481
M. Kaleo Manuel
Deputy Director, Commission of Water Resource Management — State of Hawaii
kaleo.l.manuelPhawaii.gov, 8o8-587-0214
No`eau Peralto
Executive Director, Hui Malama I Ke Ala`Ulili
leon.peraltoPgmail.com, 8o8-756-5089
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Scope of Work for:
Wahi Kupuna Stewardship Plan for
Kio laka`a
TMK: (3) 9-4-001:008, oo9, ol6, 017 and 023
Kiolaka`a Ahupua`a, Ka`u Moku,
Hawai `i Mokupuni
Prepared for:
Ala Kahakai Trail Association
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Welina mai kakou,
Nohopapa Hawaii,LLC is pleased to submit a scope of work and quote for services to Ala Kahakai
Trail Association (ATA) for a Wahi Kupuna Stewardship Plan for 1,841.3 acres in Kiolaka`a
Ahupua`a,moku of Ka`u,mokupuni of Hawaii.
Nohopapa Hawaii, LLC is a small, Native Hawaiian owned and operated cultural resource
management firm. Nohopapa's experience, passion, commitment, and motivation to document
and honor Hawai`i's `aina, wahi kupuna, and wahi pana extends over 20 years. Nohopapa
provides a wide range of Hawaiian cultural resource management services to assist agencies,
private land owners, and communities in protecting and restoring important wahi kupuna
(ancestral places) and re-establishing loina kupuna (cultural traditions and practices) anchored
in place. The term "noho papa" means to "reside in a place over the course of generations." It is
the mission of our organization to strengthen generational ties and time-honored commitments
between communities and their lands once again. Noho means to "become situated,"while papa
can also mean "layers," recognizing that in order to create healthy communities, they must be
firmly situated within the rich layers of historical meaning of our Hawaiian places. It is a
relationship between people and `aina that continually deepens as the knowledge is gained and
people themselves become established as a foundation piece of the land.
Nohopapa will ensure the project is completed in a pono manner to maintain the integrity,
character, and reputation of our team,ATA, and all those involved in providing a living plan that
will help ATA and the Ka`u community make informed decisions regarding the appropriate
management and preservation of this wahi pana and to encourage and support community driven
stewardship of these places.
Mahalo for this opportunity to prepare and submit our scope of work. We look forward to
collaborating with you on this important plan.
Me ka ha`aha`a
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka
Principal,Nohopapa Hawaii, LLC
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Scope of Work
Nohopapa Hawaii presents here our approach to carry out this project. It is our understanding that ATA
is applying for a grant to fund this project. If the grant is awarded,we anticipate a notice to proceed in
July 2024. The work must be completed by June 30,2025. Based on our previous experience completing
similar projects, our scope of work has been organized and divided into four main tasks:
i. Task i— Project Planning, Meetings, and Data Management
2. Task 2 — Background Research, Synthesis, and Analysis
3. Task 3 — Community Outreach and Consultation and Ethnographic Interviews
4. Task 4— Data Integration and Report Preparation
Task i — Project Planning, Meetings, and Data Management
>> Schedule and coordinate monthly project meetings with the ATA,the County of Hawaii, and any
other appropriate parties
Review existing Resource Management Plans for Ka`u including existing background documents
and reports, grant applications, grant agreements, baseline survey, AIS, and historical
information
>> Conduct 1-2 planning site visits with ATA
Data organization and management
Task 2 — Background Research, Synthesis, and Analysis
The historical information associated with people and`aina will provide the foundation and background
for understanding the cultural landscape, resources, and customary practices in the project area. This
task will encompass a search of information in archives,repositories, and online-databases that include,
but are not limited to: oral traditions, historical accounts, land documents and maps, `olelo Hawaii
sources, newspaper articles, historic preservation reports, ethnographic and historical studies, and
historical photos. Background research will include a general overview of the following:
Natural landscapes and resources(environmental zones,soils,geology,plants,waterways,
coastlines,fisheries).
Native Hawaiian traditions and accounts (ka`ao, mo`olelo, inoa `aina, mele, oli, `olelo
no`eau, nupepa,wahi pana).
Post-European contact historical accounts(early visitor accounts, plantation era,historic
maps, English newspapers).
Kingdom of Hawaii land use and resource management practices (Mahele information—
Boundary Commission Testimonies, Land Commission Awards, Native & Foreign
Testimonies and Registers, Government Land Grants, Crown lands).
Archaeological information pertaining to cultural and historic sites within the study area
to reconstruct traditional land use activities and to identify and describe cultural resources
and practices in the area.
Identify access routes,pedestrian and automotive,both historic and modern
Task 3 - Community Outreach and Consultation and Ethnographic Interviews
>> Work with ATA to develop an outreach strategy and stakeholder outreach list
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>> Create a project fact sheet with map to facilitate discussions with the community
>> Coordinate and facilitate two community meetings(one in person and one virtual)
Coordinate and facilitate four focus group meetings(in person and virtual)
Schedule and conduct one on one or small group community consultations,specifically interviews
with descendants/cultural practitioners(up to 30 oral history interviews)
Conduct stewardship planning outreach and questionnaires(up to ioo participants)
Task 4 — Data Integration and Report Preparation
Develop strategies for the conservation, preservation and protection of the historic, cultural,
agricultural, natural, marine, scenic, open space, fresh water, and native and endemic plant and
animal habitat values (together, "the Conservation Values") as defined in the Grant of
Conservation Easement Agreement. The plan will also include strategies to address the following
priorities:
o a)restoration,to the extent applicable and appropriate, of any archaeological, cultural,or
historic features that may be currently known or discovered in the future,
o b) the encouragement and propagation,where appropriate, of native and endemic plant
and animal species,
o c) the reception of and protocols regarding Hawaiian cultural practitioners who wish to
access the Property,
o d)the education of trail users on the Alaloa entering on foot,
o e)the management of community access to the Property,
o f)the coordination of educational access days,
o g)guidelines and standards for the possible establishment in the future of any cultural or
agricultural structures,
o h)the maintenance of existing roads,trails,and utilities; and for any necessary additional
roads,trails,utilities, and fire breaks,
o i) Fire Prevention and Management.
Evaluate public access,fishing/gathering,pedestrian/recreational trail,and ranching uses on the
property and address impacts on the Coservation Values.
Propose ideas to promote ancestral values to users and ways to maintain sense of place and
balance. Include recommendations to mitigate adverse impacts, including possible buffers,
signage,messaging to educate the public, access/ranching limits,etc.
>> Consider long term strategies for community engagement and pilina with the study area.
>> Coordinate ideas and strategies with ATA for inclusion in the draft plan.
Develop a Draft Plan for ATA and the County to review and provide comments
Integrate comments into the Draft Plan
>> Share the Draft Plan with stakeholders at a community meeting (in person or virtual)
Review stakeholder comments and integrate into the Final Plan
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Quote for Services
Total fixed-fee costs for this project, assuming inclusion of all tasks listed below, expenses, and Hawaii
General Excise Tax, is $163,507.79. Costs for specific portions of the project are given below.
Task i— Project Planning, Meetings, and Data Management $29,750.00
(Reimbursable costs inchide travel,food, accommodation, and gas for site visit)
Task 2— Background Research, Synthesis, and Analysis $28,5oo.00
Task 3— Community Outreach and Consultation and
Ethnographic Interviews $61,250.00
(Reimbursable costs inchide travel,food, accommodation, and gas for
Nohopapa and honorarium and food for community interviews&meetings.
As well as meeting space and public notice fees.)
Task 4 — Data Integration and Report Preparation $36,65o.00
Total labor costs $i56,i5o.00
Hawaii General Excise Tax (4.7120%) $7,357.79
Total Project cost including GET $163,507.79
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
P. O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Employer Identification Number:
Date: NOV It 27-1398470
DLN:
17053095373001
ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION Contact Person:
P O BOX 2338 GREGORY Woo ID# 95340
KAMUELA, HI 96743 Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
December 31
Public Charity Status:
170(b) (1) (A) (vi)
Form 990 Required:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
March 13, 2008
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Addendum Applies:
No
Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You abe also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
organizations exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private Foundations. We determined that you are
a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this
letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221--PC, Compliance Guide for 501 (c) (3) Public
Charities—for some helpful__infoxmation about your_. responsibilities as an
exempt organization.
Sincerely,
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Lois G. terneroao6o�
Director, Exempt organizations
Enclosure: Publication 4221-PC
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
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BY-LAWS
OF THE
ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION
DUNE 11,2009
ARTICLE I
Organization Name
The name of the organization shall be the Ala Kahakai Trail Association, hereafter referred to as
the ATA.
ARTICLE II
Office of the Organization
The central office of the ATA shall be located in Kailua-Kona, County of Hawaii, State of
Hawaii. The mailing address of the initial principle office shall be P.O. Box 2338, Kamuela,
Hawaii 96743 and the physical address of the registered office of the Corporation shall be 73-
4786 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740.
ARTICLE III
Obiectives and Purpose
Section 1: The purpose of this ATA shall be:
(a) To operate exclusively for charitable literary, educational and scientific purposes,
within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including for
such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as tax-exempt
organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or any
future corresponding provisions):
(b) To define, authenticate, and revitalize the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and all
it encompasses through the engagement of the native Hawaiian community, the
community-at-large, public and private landowners, government and community
agencies and other stakeholders;
(c) To promote community engagement in education,health, environmental, stewardship,
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cultural conservation, historic preservation and sustainable trail management practices
and use;
(d) To facilitate partnerships and collaborations with amongst all stakeholders for the
promotion of appropriate trail management,use,research and interpretation;
(e) To build and maintain community skills, knowledge attitudes, leadership and financial
capacity to be active participants and beneficiaries of effective trail and shoreline
management and related activities;
(f) To acquire, lease, license, or otherwise undertake the management of lands, facilities,
and/or environmental resources related to or associated with the Ala Kahakai National
Historic Trail system and to acquire or grant easements with respect to such lands for
the purposes of managing said lands and resources according to ahupua a-based
management systems including integrated, cooperative, mixed-use management plans
for environmental preservation and restoration and preservation and perpetuation of
cultural uses and activities including appropriate economic uses,to support these uses,
and other uses;
(g) To promote scientific research and public and private education with respect to
Hawaiian ecosystems, cultural uses of and activities relating to lands and resources,
traditional ahupua'a-based management of lands and resources, and balancing
scientific, cultural restoration and economic uses of land; and
To, at its option, operate, i.e. take action as set forth in this Section
ARTICLE IV
Restrietive Activities
Section 1. ATA is a nonprofit corporation and shall not authorize or issue any shares of
stock. No dividend shall be paid and no part of the income or profit of ATA shall be distributed
to the directors or officers of ATA. No loans shall be made by ATA to its directors or officers.
ATA may,however,pay compensation in a reasonable amount to its directors or officers for
services rendered or for reimbursement of expenses incurred fulfilling the purposes mentioned in
Article III Section 1 (a-g). Except as permitted by this Section,no part of the assets or earnings
of ATA shall inure to the benefit of any individual. ATA shall not participate in or intervene
(including publication or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of any
candidate for public office_ Notwithstanding any other provision of ATA's articles of
incorporation,ATA shall not carry on any activities not permitted (1)by a corporation exempt
from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or
corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law); or(2)by a
corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue
law);
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ARTICLE V
Membership
ATA shall have no members.
ARTICLE VI
Officers and Executive Committee
Section 1: Officers. The officers of ATA shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary
and Treasurer. All officers shall be elected bi-annually by and from among the Board of Directors
as soon as practicable after October 1.The officers shall hold office for two(2)fiscal years or until
their successors are duly elected.
Section 2: Executive Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive
Committee to consist of as many persons from the Board of Directors as the Board shall determine
and to include the above officers. The Executive Committee shall meet as necessary to consider
issues that may arise. Each member shall be entitled to one (1) vote. The executive Committee
shall have all the powers and duties of the Board of Directors, while the Board is not in session,
except as expressly limited by a resolution of the Board.
ARTICLE VII
Board of Directors
Section 1. Composition of the Board. The Board of Directors shall consist of persons with
geographical ties to portions of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, community members and
a non-voting member from the National Park Service on the island of Hawai`i.Directors who were
on the Board in 2011 shall be referred to as "Charter Members"of the organization. The minimum
number of members shall be 3 and the maximum IS or a larger number as voted on by the majority
of the Board of Directors as deemed necessary to fulfill the purposes of ATA as described in
Article III Section 1 (a-g).
Section 2_ Duties of the Board. The Board of Directors shall carry out the objectives and
purposes of ATA according to the Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws and shall have general
charge of all affairs of ATA and the control and management of all property and affairs of ATA.
Section 3. Powers of the Board. The Board of Directors shall have power to make, alter, amend
and enforce rules not inconsistent with these By-laws,regulating from time to time the affairs
and conduct of ATA, giving effect to all the rules of its committees as shall meet with the
approval of the Board; and decide questions and matters not specifically provided for in these
By-laws.
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ARTICLE VHI
Election of Directors
Section 1. Charter members. Charter Members of the Board of Directors shall not have a
limited term of service. Vacancies resulting from resignation or expulsion shall be subject to the
following sections.
Section 2. Term of service_ The term of service for Directors other than Charter Members
shall be for three (3) years. A director may serve for not more than two (2) consecutive terms or
a total of six (6) years consecutively. Following two (2) consecutive terms, a Director must take a
break for not less than one year before he/she is eligible for another term.
Section 3. Nominations to the Board. Nominations can be made from the Board of
Directors,community organizations or individuals seeking participation in ATA. Nominations are
to be in written form and sent to the ATA office sixty(60)days prior to the next scheduled meeting
for consideration by the Board of Directors.
Section 4. Vacancies. All vacancies shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the Board
of Directors present at a scheduled meeting where quorum has been established.
Section 5. Attendance at Board Meetings_ Notification shall be made by the Secretary of
the Board to all Board of Directors at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled meeting. Absences of
more than the majority of meetings scheduled for any given fiscal year, may be grounds for
automatic resignation by said director or officer from the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX
Duties of Officers
Section 1. The President shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors. He or
she shall at the scheduled meetings of the Board communicate matters pertinent to the purpose of
the organization and make suggestions as may be needed to promote the prosperity and increase
efficiency and usefulness of ATA. He or she shall perform such duties as usually pertain to the
office of President.
Section 2. The Vice-President shall assist the President, and in the absence or disability of
the President, shall perform the duties of the President.
Section 3. The Secretary shall perform such duties as usually pertain to the office.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall be in charge of all financial affairs of ATA and shall submit
a financial statement at its scheduled meetings, or at the request of the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE X
Committees
Section 1. The Board of Directors may, as the occasion requires, appoint or authorize the
appointment of such standing and other committees. The Chairperson shall be a member of the
Board of Directors. Members of the committee may comprise of other individuals selected by the
Chairperson.
Section 2. Auditor. The Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may appoint an
auditor who,when directed to do so, shall file an audit report at the annual meeting for the previous
fiscal year.
ARTICLE XI
Meetin s and Ouorum
Section 1.There shall be three(3)kinds of meetings of ATA;Board of Directors,Executive
Committee and various committee meetings.
(a) The Board of Directors shall hold meetings at least once quarterly. At all
meetings of the Board of Directors one-third of the members shall be present to
constitute a quorum. A majority vote at such meetings shall decide all questions
and actions.
(b) The Executive Committee shall meet as necessary. A majority vote of the total
membership of this committee shall decide all questions and actions.
(c) Meetings of the various committees shall be called by their respective
chairpersons as they deem necessary. A majority of their members of such
committees shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote at such meetings shall
decide all recommendations to the Board of Directors. No decisions or actions
shall be decided by any committee.
ARTICLE XII
Seal and Signatures
Section 1. ATA shall adopt and use a seal on all documents requiring such affixation.
Section 2. Legal Documents. All legal documents authorized by the Board of Directors
shall be executed under seal by the President or Vice-President and the Secretary or the Treasurer,
or by such persons authorized by the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE XIII
Amendments of the By-laws
Section 1. These By-laws may be altered, amended or repealed, or new By-laws may be adopted,
by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (213) of the members of the Board of Directors
present at a regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting called for the specific purpose of
amending the By-laws.
These By-laws were duly voted on by the Board of Directors on November 6,2016.
11/6/2016
President or Secretary of ATA Date
Amendment:
Article VII Board of Directors Section 1 shall be changed from" Directors who were on the
Board in 2011 shall be referred to as Charter Members of the organization," to "Directors who
were on the Board on July 2019 shall be referred to as Charter Members of the organization."
This amendment was on the agenda and voted upon by the Board at their regular scheduled
meeting on July 7,2019 and the vote was unanimous to accept the above amendment.
in Kaleo Paik, Secretary Date
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OF
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STATE OF F AWAII
STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE
CERTIFICATE OF VENDOR COMPLIANCE
This document presents the compliance status of the vendor identified below on the issue date with respect to certificates
required from the Hawaii Department of Taxation(DOTAX),the Internal Revenue Service,the Hawaii Department of Labor and
Industrial Relations(DLIR),and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs(DCCA).
Vendor Name: ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION
DBA/Trade Name: ALA KAHAKAI TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Issue Date: 08/I3/2025
Status: Compliant
Hawaii Tax#:
New Hawaii Tax#:
FEIN/SSN#: XX-XXX8470
UI#: No record
DCCA FILE#: 222067
Status of Compliance for this Vendor on issue date:
Form Department(s) Status
A-6 Hawaii Department of Taxation Compliant
8821 Internal Revenue Service Compliant
COGS Hawaii Department of Commerce&Consumer Affairs Exempt
LIR27 Hawaii Department of Labor&Industrial Relations Compliant
Status Legend:
Status Description
Exempt The entity is exempt from this requirement
Compliant The entity is compliant with this requirement or the entity is in agreement with agency and actively working towards
compliance
Pending A status determination has not yet been made
Submitted The entity has applied for the certificate but it is awaiting approval
Not Compliant The entity is not in compliance with the requirement and should contact the issuing agency for more information
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Alan Brown,President
Keoni Fox,Vice President
Kalco Paik,Secretary
Ray Broginni,Treasurer
Dennis Hart
Linda Galano
Ethan Souza
A K;;_ Kahealani Wright
Lokelani Brandt
Authorization for Signature
The Ala Kahakai Trail Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit Corporation, hereafter referred to as the
"Association", do hereby certify the following is a full, true and correct copy of the resolution duly
adopted by the Board of Directors of the Association via electronic vote on February 05, 2022
through a provision in our By-laws which allows for an electronic vote to legal and binding. This
resolution has not been modified, amended or rescinded and continues in force and effect and
rescinds any and all past resolutions regarding this matter.
WHEREAS the Association's By-laws require all legal documents to be signed by two officers, and
WHEREAS the association realized the difficulty in obtaining two signatures,
"Be it RESOLVED that all of the officers of the Association are authorized to do and perform any
and all acts, including execution of any and all documents and certificates, as said officers shall
deem necessary to enter into agreement with government or private agencies and furthermore,
only one of the officers will be required to sign such documents."
The names and addresses of the current officers of the Association are:
Alan Brown, President Linda Kaleo Paik, Secretary
P.O. Box 2338 98-070 Lokowai Street
Kamuela, HI 96743 Aiea, HI 96701
Keoni Fox, Vice-President Ray Broggini, Treasurer
48-472 Kamehameha Hwy P.O. Box 12
Kaneohe, HI 96744 Kamuela, HI 96743
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the_ 2022.
il, q y by�
Alan, Brown, President
Mission: To support and guide a community-managed trail that honors those who came before and perpetuate for
those who follow,with respect for Hawaii's past,present and future.
P.O.Box 2338,Kamuela,HI 96743 Phone 808-354-7765
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