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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0122.034 2000-2002f`4 Stephen K Yamashrro ,� _�`• y a ; i, Mayor COUNTY Of HAWAri DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 25 Aupunr Street, Roam 118 • Hilo, Hawnr 96720.4252 (808)%1.8234 • Fu (808) 961.8248 HAWAII COUNTY NONPROFIT GRANTS (FY 2001-02) HUMAN SERVICES NONPROFIT GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE Harry A Takahashi Director FISCAL YEAR ENDING June 30, 2002 DATE OF APPLICATION• J ann ary 24 t Pnol GRANT APPLICATION FOR: Kona Literacy Council at the Kailua Learning Center (Preama Two) Legal Name of Organization. Kona Literacy Council Marling Address: 75-5766 K rn� k1 ni Hwy #703 K i 1 ra-KonA. HI 96740 Facihty/SneAddress: Alii Sunset Plaza, Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Duector/Site Manager. Ruth Lair Organization President: Barbara Pombrio Contact Person (Grant Writer): Brenda Natina Amount of Request for County Funds: S 7,300 Total Annual Budget of Organization: S 18,423 Has the applicant applied for any other funds from the County of Hawad this fiscal year? ❑ Yes Sourc&Depertmem: © No Agency/Program(s): ❑ Social Services ❑ Youth Programa ❑ Elderly Programs Check Categories: ❑ Culture and Arta ® Etiwcatton ❑ Other B. rlenr, define the program for which funding L being requested: The Knna TiterAcy COLncIlla trained volunteer tutors provide free, one-t0go9'p small group and computer-assisted literacy services at the Kailua Learning Center to any adult who wants to improve their basic reading, writing, Comm. Na t 2 computation skills, and computer literacy. 13oP File No. -1- � 2 2, • 3� W. To:N � Wo Comm. Na W. Dot. FEB 2 0 2001 I. QUALIFYING STANDARDS FOR APPLICANTS An applicant must meet all of the following standards; Be chartered or otherwise authorized to do business in the State for charitable purposes and exempted from the federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service Have a governing board whose members serve without compensation and have no conflict of interest between their regular occupations and the services provided. IR Have bylaws or policies which describe the manna in which business is conducted, including management, audit, fiscal policies and procedures, policies on nepotism, and policies on memgement of potential conflict of interest. Have at least one year's experience with the service or activity for which the appropriation Is sought or can otherwise demonstrate to the satisfaction of the County sufficient expertise to successfully carry out the service or activity ,® Be licensed and accredited in accordance with applicable requirements of Federal, State and County laws. II. GRANT CONDITIONS M. The applicant agrees to comply with the following tercets and conditions prion to recerving a grant award. A. Comply with applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination erg- mt any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, or handicap. B. Agree not to use any public funds for purposes of entertainment or perquisites. C. Comply with such other requirements as the Director of Finance may prescribe to ensure adherence by the nonprofit organization with Federal, Stere, and County laws, and established standards for fiscal and program management D. Allow the Director of Finance, the committees of the council and their staffi, and the Legislative Auditor access to records, reports, fila, and other related documents in order that the propam, innugement, and fiscal practices of the nonprofit organization may be monitored and evaluated to uv= the proper and effective expeadtture of public funds. A. The applicant shall follow generally accepted accounting procedures and practices and shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence which sufficiently and properly account for the expenditure of County finds. The boob, records and documents shall be subject at all reasonable tuna to inspection, reviews, or audits by the Canty mtpendmg agency. the Director of Finance, anti the Legislative Auditor, or by their representatives. B. The County expending agency, Director of Finance, or County Council may request periodic wnttm reports on the use of County funds. C. The naoprofit organization shall submit a final written report to the Legislative Auditor within sixty (60) days ager June 30 of the fiscal year. Ther report shall tmlude an explanation of the public benefits derived tion the awarding of the grant, a luting of other funding sources and amounts obtained dtumg the grant period, and a templets accounting of all aatpendium supported by County of Hawaii grant funds (per Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-142(d), Hawaii County Code, amended Aupst,1999). -2: IV. QUARTERLY ALLOCATION Under no circumstances shall grant funds be disbursed in a lump sum payment Grant funds will be disbursed to Grantees only through a quarterly allocation process The disbursement of grant funds can be formulated on an equal quarterly apportionment basis V. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The applicant will adopt and maintain a grievance procedure to assure proper aecountmg for any concern and complaints about its program or services that may anse from its members, employees, clients or from other members of the public VI. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION All information, data or other maternal provided to the County by virtue of this application shall be subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), Chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. All such material is deemed government record and shall be open to the public and may be provided to other public and/or private f uidmg sources. VII. CONTINUED ELIGIBII.ITY Any applicant or recipient who withhohla or omits any material facts or deliberately misrepresents such facts to the County of Hawaii shall: (t) immediately be dugwlifted from coostdomhon for Nonprofit Grant fundmg, OR (2) be in violation of the terms of the Grant Agreement of County finds in which case a grant agreement can be terminated by the County and the recipient or provider may be liable to reimburse all or a portion of any funds received therein VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Kona Literacy Louncil (Legal Name of Argentation) hereby agrees toadmmuterthe Kailua Learning Center (Program Title) in accordance with the regulations, policies and procedures prescribed by the Hawaii County Finance Department. Distribution of grant funds is hutted to grantees which are in compliance with County regulations, policies and procedures. The Canty reserves the right to withhold grant distributions at any time the grantee u not in compliance. It is the policy of the County of Hawau and for those who do business with the County to provide equal employment opporOwda to all persons regardless of race, physical disabilities, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin as mandated by the Federal Civil Rights Acts, as amended, and any other federal or state laws relating to equal employment opportunities. IX. AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLICATION/EVALUATION The applicant assures that it will submit to the Human Services Nonprofit Grants Review Committee (HSNPGRC) for prior review and approval a written request and justification for any changes, additions, or deletions to any poruon(s) of the grant application or a duly executed Grant Agreement of County Funds. The applicant wtll cooperate and aunt in any effort undertaken by the HSNPGRC to evaluate, inspect or otherwise monitor the effectiveness, feasibility, and/or cost efficiency of any and all practices, policies and procedures or activities pursuant to this application or any grant designation or allocation received as a result of this application -3- X. AUTHORITY AND CAPACITY OF APPLICANT The applicant certifies that it has the authority and capacity to develop and submit this application, and to fully administer the program(s) pursuant to this application Signature UNSIGNED PROPOSALS WELL NOT BE ACCEPTED! iii /%i_Z.I 1 'n' Y kti �,� •/ 9 cuuve Dtrector/Manaaer Date -4= PROGRAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION A. Overview: 1 Describe the program for which funding is being requested The Kona Literacy Council's trained volunteer tutors provide free, one-on-one, small group and computer-assisted literacy services at the Kailua Learning Center to any adult who wants to improve their basic reading, writing, computation skills and computer literacy The Kona Community School for Adults has two English as a Second Language classes and a bilingual, Spanish -English class that use the center Special programs designed to meet the specific needs of the students are offered, such as, preparation for passing the GED or Competency Based High School Diploma, Citizenship classes, typing, and Family Literacy Workshops 2 What unique or significant service will be provided? The Kailua Learning Center, located in a safe, centrally located area in Kailua-Kona is the only place in the Kona area where adults can meet and improve their basic skills and computer literacy for free The Kona Literacy Council is the only agency on the west side of Hawaii which trains volunteer tutors to provide one-on-one tutoring to adults using the Laubach method 3 What specific outcomes are to be achieved? The specific outcomes of the volunteer tutors of the Kona Literacy Council are to help students raise their reading levels from 0 through proficiency; increase computation skills from arithmetic through Algebra and Geometry, develop communication, reading and writing skills of the ESL students; prepare adults for the GED exam or the Competency Based High School Diploma program, help students pass the Fireman's test, Driver's license test, and U S. Citizen test Some other personal goals of the students include. helping their children with their reading and homework, filing out fob applications and other forms, learning to type and use a computer, and read the bible Our past Family Literacy Project has been influential in breaking the illiteracy cycle 4 How will the proposed program empower participants/clients to become self-sufficient and facilitate positive social change? All of the 477 students who have attended lessons at the Kailua Learning Center since it opened in September, 1992, have made remarkable progress in their bask skills, some have gained their High School Equivalency Diploma, and others have gotten better fobs. When children see their parents participating in continuing education to improve their Ives, they see the value of learning Reading improves the adults self-esteem thereby improving their lives and they become better family members, workers and community members B. Problem/Need: 1 What is the problem/need the proposed program is designed to meet? Bridges to Literacy (1989) published by the State of Hawaii, determined that 37 percent of Hawaii County's adult population, an estimated 75,783, is functionally illiterate The National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS) conducted in 1992 by the Educational Testing Service found that between 21 % and 23% of American adults are functioning at the lowest level There are also recent arrivals from foreign countries who want to improve their English and since some have a different alphabet, they have to learn to read and write English The Kona Literacy Council's trained volunteer tutors provide free one-on-one, small group and computer-assisted literacy services at the Kailua Learning Center to any adult who wants to improve their basic reading, writing and communication skills The handicapped accessible learning center also conducts three English as a Second Language Classes. Each of these classes meet for four hours every week These classes are sponsored by the Kona Community School for Adults 2 Who is the target population and what are the specific needs? Adults, including immigrants, living in West Hawaii who wish to improve their basic skills are eligible for services Basic skills include reading, writing, spelling, computation skills, computer-assisted learning and keyboarding, English as a Second Language, assistance with passing the GED or Competency Based High School diploma programs, and citizenship classes The Kailua Learning Center is located in the Alu Sunset Plaza, where there are shops and restaurants opened days and evenings with security provided by an agency. We have four computers and a very large library for our students Tables and chairs provide a suitable atmosphere conducive to learning Most low level readers appreciate the privacy of one-to-one tutoring at the Kailua Learning Center 3. What is the geographical area to be served and hours of operation'? We have had students come to the learning center from as far away as Ocean View, Puako and Waimea, although most of our students live in the neighborhood and can walk to the learning center or drive and park in the large well -lit parking area The Katlua Learning Center is opened from 10 00 a.m to 6 00 p m , Monday through Friday and 10 00 a m to 2 00 p m. on Saturday. On Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 to 9 00 p m and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.00 to 8:00, the Kailua Learning Center is open for ESL classes. We are also opened by appointment at other times C. Collaboration/Coordination: 1. What specific measures will be taken to collaborate/coordinate with other community resources to achieve maximum program efficiency and cost effectiveness? Since September, 1992, we have let the community agencies know about our free tutoring through flyers, letters, radio spots, newspaper stories, tv interviews, and inquires from people who pass by the Center and word of mouth. Most of the students who register for help are recommended by the following community agencies: Jobs Program - Department of Human Services (now First to Work), Work Force Development and the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, Kona Community School for Adults, Vocational Rehabilitation, Bndgehouse, Alternatives to Violence, court ordered participants, Family Support Services of West Hawaii, The Learning Center and Talent Search - University of Hawaii - Kona, Hawaii Community College and the public libraries Since we do not receive any monetary funding for helping their clients, we are helping these agencies keep their costs down 2 How will these measures reduce or eliminate any existing duplication of services to your designate target group? The Kona Literacy Council is the only agency on the west side of the island that trams volunteer tutors to help promote adult literacy The Kailua Learning Center is centrally located, and provides a stress free atmosphere with convenient opening times. There is a small computer assisted learning center located in the Kailua-Kona Public Library, also staffed by volunteers from the Kona Literacy Council. Some students have participated at both locations, although most new readers prefer being tutored one-on-one in a more private space provided at the Kailua Learning Center. Tutoring to further prepare students to pass the GED or CB is offered as well as assistance in passing the driver's test and citizenship test. What are the major goals/benchmarks of the proposed program? The major goals/benchmarks are a to continue operating the Kailua Learning Center in this centrally located area Without a center there can be no programs b to continue providing free one-on-one, small group and computer-assisted literacy services at the Kailua Learning Center to any adult who wants to improve their bask reading, writing and computation skills c to continue training new tutors at the twelve hour tutor training workshop d to continue networking with community agencies to provide free literacy assistance to their clients e to improve family literacy services f to provide skills for learners to get and hold jobs g to empower adults to become contributing members of our community h to ensure that everyone becomes life long learners 2 What specific objectives/action steps are planned for each goal? The specific objectives/action steps are a to continue writing grants, pursuing fund raising functions, and seeking donations to keep open the doors of the Kailua Learning Center b register 40 new students and provide one-on-one or small group tutoring in reading, math, preparation for the GED and Competency Based High School Diploma, ESL, typing, computer literacy and accent improvement c schedule twice yearly Laubach Tutor Training Workshops to train at least 15 new tutors d to attend community meetings and to keep contact with First to Work - Department of Human Services, Workforce Development and the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations, Kona Community School for Adults, Vocational Rehabilitation, Bndgehouse, Alternatives to Violence, court ordered participants, Family Support Services of West Hawaii, The Learning Center and Talent Search - University of Hawaii - Kona, Hawaii Community College and the public libraries e to improve on the two previous Family Literacy Grant Programs and offer better projects for parents and their children f to offer pre-employment skills, help in filling out application forms, resume writing and interview skills to our students g to continue helping our students pass the citizenship test, improve reading, writing and computation skills in order to get a job or a better job, to help the students who are referred to us from the courts, drug rehab, AA programs and abuse programs h to encourage life long learning by providing services that fit the needs of our students, for example passing the written driver's test, filling out forms, learning to type, become familiar with the computer, read the bible, read to their children, and help their children with their homework 3 What is the timeline (start and end dates) for each action step? All of our ESL classes have open enrollment allowing the students to enter as soon as they arrive in Hawaii The one-on-one tutoring takes place at the Kailua Learning Center at the convenience of the student and the tutor. We are open 56 hours a week with other times by appointment The learners attend sessions until they have reached their goal, moved, or no longer have time We have one student who has attended the center for over seven years, and six students who have been attending for over two years The ESL classes have been continuing since we opened in September, 1992 4 What significant client -centered outcome(s) will the program achieve? Include in your answer how many participants/clients will a Attain at least one personal program outcome, or b Show measurable progress towards your program goals The literacy programs at the Kailua Learning Center will break the illiteracy cycle, raising self-esteem, empowering the students to become better family members, workers and community members Since September, 1992, 476 students have attended sessions and approximately 90% have attained their goal or through unavoidable circumstances, such as moving or illness, could not finish their studies All students who want to improve and do attend basic skills improvement sessions will show measurable progress towards their goals E. Service Delivery, 1 What methodology will be used in the proposed program's delivery of service(s)'? After the student is recommended by an agency or phones/comes in the learning center, the person fills out a registration form which includes the days and times when it is convenient for him/her to attend a tutoring session The program coordinator then interviews the student and schedules a tutor, day and time for them to meet. Usually it is for one hour once a week, although we have some students meeting more than once and for more than one hour per week The sessions continue until the student has achieved his/her goal. F. Evaluation: 1 What process will be used to evaluate the program and service(s)? The measure of the success of the programs are demonstrated by evaluating the attainment of the students to reach their goals. The registration form is used as the initial testing instrument and if the student needs help with this, then it is assumed that he is entering at the lowest level. We rarely give a standardized test to these students as it is too intimidating and they usually will not come back Some of students are given the CASAS Life Skills Appraisal, ESL Appraisal or Beginning Literacy Assessment provided by the Kona Community School for Adults The student is interviewed by the student/teacher coordinator and goals are discussed in order to plan an appropriate study program and schedule. Some workbooks and software have placement tests and/or assessment measures as part of the program There are exercises to reinforce and assess understanding of learning materials and some method of monitoring results and advancing students. All tutors keep an up to date folder in which they record the date, number of hours and a brief record of materials and lessons covered and progress made by their students. The English as a Second Language Class uses the CASAS Assessment Tool as the formal pre and post testing implement administered by the ESL instructors 2. flow will this process measure the outcomes specified in Item D, (1-4)? Since all of the students have their own goals, the measuring process relies on the personal satisfaction of the students and their consistency to attending the learning sessions If the student achieves his/her goal, by passing the Driver's Test, for instance, that student's outcome is realized. The tutor also monitors the progress of the student and encourages the student in the most beneficial ways the individualized goals can be met For example, r the student wants to get their high school equivalency diploma, a course of study is followed and attendance at the Kona Community School for Adults is recommended and assistance is offered if needed. Improvement of bask skills is not an overnight process, and perserverence is demonstrated by good attendance and willingness to concentrate G. Program Fees: 1 Does you organization charge a membership fee for service participants'? No, and the tutors are also volunteers 2 Does the proposed program charge participants a fee for service(s) provided by your organization No, and the tutors are also volunteers H. Viability: 1 What is your justification or rationale for the expenditure of public funds for the proposed program The Kona Literacy Council requests funding from the County of Hawaii to financially help keep the doors to the Kailua Learning Center open to meet the literacy needs of the adults in West Hawaii We do not require funding for tutors or office staff as they are all volunteers It is well known that if a person improves their basic skills, the illiteracy cycle will be broken, good paying fobs can be obtained, welfare and unemployment rolls will decrease, unlawful crimes will be lessened and children will see the benefit of trying their best at school, all because someone was given the opportunity to attend sessions at the Kailua Learning Center 2 What are your financial and programmatic plans to sustain the proposed program beyond the upcoming fiscal year? The Kona Literacy Council will continue to apply for funding for programs and grants from the Department of Education, West Hawaii Community Foundation, Hotel Charity Walk, GTE Hawaiian Tel, and other agencies and corporations both locally and on the mainland. We will continue to seek private donations from our tutors and friends of the Kona Literacy Council We will participate in fund raisers as we have done in the past 1. Budget: 1 Complete the attached Budget tables, and 2 Provide appropriate attachments, as indicated. L1 d ilk < N z u uUi w -,tn a. 90 N Liz w C7 a �L6 �p m N Q [11 O N FE < v a 0 } U z z O H U D ce tnF z rj L o N v �u9 ' • C W O O O r N E o t c � o a q m }N < U F-I` \ W N u O I � � 0 _ a m } • O � F oua v m eo �,• .]. I a a o CL U � O tn. Eo LL'A U Q W i I e O U,o w 00000 CL. 9m� •f. ME IIJW ayy., 777 Fri -'� � 4:. .5• _• r E' 'rnT. V V. 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W r d LL1 I[1 Nara Lk � e n r 'Fj•f F Q 44 M =via"gn . z ^ - w uF . ; u x�•wr 4{Z� LL? m I F d IL 0 ° ' µ� IT i f�.•J'�R) � n I ♦-._-.-i i,. . - _F I x TOTAL P.02 Ct c41 pO ccr cc* '< '^ 1 c* Irl' n c* D C O t r N N _ 0 G 00 tw � Ul N N W 111 J N U1 O C 0 O ID O O O N - OD o m o to o, o+ � o n> t" N -O O O• � I o 'N O O w e w w � 0 0 O1.0 O O O o A c 1 I w 0 U7 -O m O O O p O O O O O - c ,' : O O O O O O O O O O '•, I TOTAL P.02 ORGANIZATION/AGENCY INFORMATION A. Board of Directors: 1 Has the organization's Board of Directors received formal training within the past two fiscal years? No, they have not a What plans do you have to provide formal training to your Current Board of Directors? If we are notified or see advertisements about formal training, we will be sure to attend We have had members from United Way and Hawaii Community Foundation advise us in the past b When will the next board training be completed? Whenever we can find training for our board members Most of our elected board members and advisory board members have had previous experience on other boards c How will you provide formal training to newly arriving board members or board members who miss a scheduled training? Whenever we get a new board member, they attend our regular triennial meetings, look over our Bi -Laws and newsletters and have private meetings to discuss their duties and obligations 2 What are the primary roles and responsibilities of your organization's Executive Director? The primary roles of the Kona Literacy Council's Executive Director is to conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the Corporation and to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations therefore not inconsistent with law, the Articles of Incorporation or the By -Laws of the Corporation 3. What are the primary roles and responsibilities of your organization's Board of Directors? (Clarify role of executive officers vs general membership) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have general charge and supervision of the Corporation. The President shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are required by the Board of Directors The Vice -President in the order designated by the Board of Directors, shall perform all of the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice -President shall have such powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the President, the Board of Directors or the By -Laws. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Corporation and exercise general supervision over the receipt, custody and disbursement of corporate funds The Treasurer shall perform all other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a register showing the names of the directors and officers with their addresses The Secretary shall give notice in conformity with the By -Laws of al meetings of the Board of Directors The Secretary shall also perform all other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The general membership of the Kona Literacy Council are involved in volunteering their services to assist adults in basic skill development and office help at the Kallua Learning Center The Program Coordinator matches the tutors with the students, writes grants, develops and implements suitable literacy services B. Past Pmrforman 1 How effective has your organization/agency been in achieving program goals in the past two fiscal years? Include the following information a Quantitative data on numbers served - All statistics are from the Annual Council Report, June 1, 1999 - May 31, 2000 prepared for Laubach Literacy Action Of the 41 basic literacy students receiving one-on-one tutoring these are the numbers of students served in each category (some students are in more than one category). 16 reading and writing, 6 math, 20 computer assisted, 0 GED/CBHSDP program 15 Female and 26 male. 4 students from 16-24 years old, 25 students 25-44 years old, 10 students 45-59 years old, 2 students 60 and over Employment Status. 13 full time, 4 part-time, 9 unemployed, 1 retired, 2 homemaker, 11 receiving public assistance, 2 receiving disability Ethnic Ongin• 5 Asian, 3 African American, 2 Hispanic, 11 Native Hawaiian, 20 White, 0 info not available 6 of the 41 basic skills students were Learning Disabled. Of the 16 English as a Second Language students receiving one-on-one tutoring 7 reading, 7 writing, 9 computer assisted. 13 Female and 3 male. 3 students from 16-24 years old, 8 students 25-44 years old, 5 students 45-59 years old 0 students 60 and over Employment Status 6 full time, 1 part-time, 2 unemployed, 0 retired, 1 homemaker, 2 receiving public assistance, 0 receiving disability, 0 into not available. Ethnic Ongin• 9 Asian, 1 Africa, 1 Western Europe, 0 Hispanic, 5 Pacific Basin 1 of the16 ESL students did not read or write English b. Qualitative data showing number and % of participants achieving measurable outcomes. 100 % of the total 32 students who registered during the June 1, 1999 through May 31, 2000 at the Kailua Learning Center have taken the first step in increasing their literacy skills. None passed the Citizenship test, 7 students attained employment, 8 students got a better fob, 0 entered other education and/or training, 0 got driver's license, 11 increased survival skills, 0 enrolled in a GED class, 0 completed and passed the GED, 5 students met their personal goals while 15 students left the area. Most of the outcomes in a literacy program cannot be measured because learning is a life long process and because if one person reads better, the increase in self-esteem makes his/her life better, contributes to family stability and better job performance and reading better makes the learner aware of community issues and then become part of the democratic process. C. Financial: 1. Have your organization's current program operations remained the same as last year? We are offering the same services to our participants as we have in the past seven years See question 2 below for our current rant programs status. What major program of financial changes will be incurred next year The County Grant is our major grant writing project for 1999 2 What is the status of all of your organization's major contracts of agreements for the coming year? We will continue to write grants for funding from the Hotel Charity Walk and Verizon and any other grant that is applicable 3 How does the proposed program fit into your organization's long range financial plan? It is imperative that the Kailua Learning Center remains open because with out a physical place the volunteer tutors cannot implement the literacy programs now in existence or planned for the future The Kona Literacy Council's long range financial plan is to continue to apply for funding for programs and grants from the Department of Education, West Hawaii Community Foundation, Hotel Charity Walk, Verson, Sun Cablevision and other agencies and corporations both locally and on the mainland. We will continue to seek private donations from our tutors and friends of the Kona Literacy Council We will participate in fund raisers as we have done in the past D. Monitorina: 1. During the past two fiscal year, what financial and/or administrative monitoring has your organization received from any and all funding sourced Kona Community School for Adults; Norman Sumida, Principal GTE Hawaiian Tel; Debbie Oyama West Hawaii Community Foundation E. Alcohol. Tobacco and Drug -Free Workplace Policies and Information: 1. How does your organization address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention information dissemination as part of your workplace and/or program environment? The Kailua Learning Center is known to be an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug free environment A notice is prominently placed on the bulletin board at the Kailua Learning Center. Smoking, drugging and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited and enforced by the tutors and office staff Stephen K Yamashiro _ Harry A Takahashi Mayor Director COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 25 Aupum Street, Room l 18 • Htlo, Hawaii 967204252 (808)961-8234 - Fu(808)%1-8248 HAWAII COUNTY NONPROFIT GRANTS (FY 2001-02) FINANCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE Please include as an attachment an explanation for all "NO" answers to questions #1 thru #11 below: Yes No ® ❑ 1. Has the agency operated continuously for the past three (3) years? ® ❑ 2 Has the agency operated with a positive cash flow for the past three (3) years? ® ❑ 3. Does your Board of Directors approve a detailed cash flow budget before the beginning of each fiscal year? ® ❑ 4. Do your Board meeting minutes show that quarterly financial statements are approved? ® ❑ 5 Is your equity balance at least 20% of your Total Liability balance? ® ❑ 6 Is your Total Current Asset balance larger than your Total Current Liability balance? ® ❑ 7. Are bank reconciliations and accounting performed by someone other than the check signatory? ® ❑ 8. Are you fully insured for the agency's vehicle(s) and building(s)? NIA❑ ❑ 9 Is your Workers' Compensation at least 29/6 of payroll? NSA❑ ❑ 10. Are you current (non -delinquent) on all payroll and payroll tax payments? ® ❑ 11. Is the agency free of any pending litigation, liens orludgments? ❑ 0 12 Within the past 12 months, has the agency applied for vendor or bank credit and was denied credit? If yes, please explain. As the grant applicant, I certify that the agency has satisfactorily responded to each of the above questions and explained as needed 1 hereby certify that this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Agency' xnna TA twrnry eounci T Prepared by: Brenda Natina. Sec. & Froaram Dir, Pnnt NaoWride Certified by: Piith T.jr Print None of Executive Drieetor Phone:329-11 go Due i lr",j SiOiame Daae Fndav,.Tanuary 19, 21N11 ITChCU - All Accounh Page: 1 Balance Sheet 12/31/98 Total Amets 12/31/98 AW Balance Assets 000 Cash and Bank Accounts 14,856 14 Bank of America -Kona Lncr cy & Kaduo Lcanun 12,001 94 BofA Savings 2,45885 IICFCU 39535 KONA LIT COUNCL 000 Total Cash altd Bank Accounts 14,856, 14 Total Amets 14,856.14 Liabilities & Equity Liabilities 000 Equity 14,856 14 Total Liabilities & F.quity 14,856.14 Fuday, January 19, 2001 Page: 1 IICFCU - All Account% Income Statement 1/1/)9'1'hrough 12/31/99 Expenses 1/1/99 - Category I)escription 12/31/99 Inc/Exp 803 18 lixxxnc 500 Books 1000 Donation $,644.78 Duas (uicone) 170 00 Fund G'Ili me 250 00 Gram 4,45500 I merest Eanaxl 176.05 Skill Books 14000 Tool Intone 13,845 83 Expenses Ducs & Publmauons 7500 Equipment 803 18 las 500 Fund GTE exp 15625 hisurul ; 40000 Inietust Paid .469 Item Paid 15,92172 Supplies 49650 I cicpho t; 80060 Text Boons 1500 TOW lixpenses 18,668 56 Total lnclExp -4,822.73 Friday, January 19, 2101 Page: 1 HCFCU - All Accounts Balance Sheet 12131/99 17/31/99 Aea Balance Assets Cash and Bank Accounts Bank of Amenia -Kola Lta;ray At K.ulua Uanun 7,12165 BofA Savings 2,51641 1ICFCU 395.35 KONA Ln' COUNCL 0.00 Total Cash .utd Batik Accounts 10,033.41 J (� Total Assets 111,1133.41 �e�)•� Liabilities & Equity 1 Liabilities 0.00 F I^ Egmty 10,033.41 Total Llahilities & Equity 111,1133.41 Cash Flow Report 1/ 1'00 Through 12/31'00 KLC-Hank, Cash, CC Accounts Page 1 1/18'01 1/ 1'00 - Category Description 12/31'00 INFLOWS Book Sales 56.75 Donation 7,889 75 Grant 7,805.00 Interest Earned 97.52 Membership Dues 18.75 TOTAL INFLOWS 15,867.77 OUTFLOWS Dues & Subscriptions 75.00 Excise Tax 6.25 Insurance 400.00 Lic & Fee 5.00 Office Expenses 33.00 Rent Expense 15,921.72 Repair & Maint. 395.18 Supplies 314.86 Telephone 807.38 Voided Cks 0.00fj TOTAL OUTFLOWS 17,958.39 r � OVERALL TOTAL -2,090.62 Balance Sheet As of 12/31100 KLC-All Accounts Page 1 1/17'01 12/31'00 Acct Balance ASSETS Cash and Bank Accounts Checking 5,005.65 Savings 2,541.79 Total Cash and Bank Accounts 7,547.44 TOTAL ASSETS 7,547.44 LIABILITIES & EOUITY LIABILITIES 0.00 EQUITY 7,547.44 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 7,547.44 WILLIAM F ABELL Ccivficd Public Accounlani To the Board of Directors Kona Literacy Council 75-5766 Kuakini Hwy #703 Kailua-Kona, Hl 96740 I have examined the accompanying balance sheets of Kona Literacy Council, a Hawaii nonprofit corporation, as of December 31, 1996 and 1997,and the related statements of revenues, expenses and fund balances for the years then ended My examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and, accordingly, Included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as 1 considered necessary in the circumstances In my opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kona Literacy Council as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the results of its operations for the years then ended, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles January 27, 1998 75 570H, Kuakin, Hwy #101 • Kama-KmA HI 96740 • Ph NIH -329-H911 • Fax 808-329-9212 • ANCIIIPA®km" net KONA LITERACY COUNCIL BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997 ASSETS Cash in banks - checking - savings $15,379 $6,718 74 egg Total assets —$21,653 _107 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities $ -0- $ -0- Fund balance 21,653 13,107 Total liabilities and fund balance $13,107 See accompanying notes and auditor's report Revenues Expenses STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EEXXPEN ES AND FUND BALANCES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1997 Donations Grants Dues Interest Book sales and other Total revenues Premises rent (see Note 2) Family literacy project Advertising and promotion Insurance Books and supplies Telephone Dues, publications and other $ 13,690 9,350 250 285 224 23,799 15,000 152 400 1,825 613 112 Total expenses 18,102 Revenues over <under> expenses 5,697 Fund balance, beginning 11.956 Fund balance, ending $ 21,653 See accompanying notes and auditor's report $ 9,746 2,000 100 270 358 15,000 4,350 21 400 458 644 147 <8,546> $ 13,107 KONA LITERACY COUNCIL NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31. 1996 AND 1997 NOTE 1 Significant Accounting Policies Kona Literacy Council dba Kadua Learning Center is a nonprofit Hawaii corporation As such, it is exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code The Council is also exempt from State of Hawaii income taxes The Council's financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles NOTE 2 Lease Commitment Since September 1, 1992, the Council has leased office space in a commercial budding in Kadua-Kona. The rent is presently $1,250 per month or $15,000 per year. The agreement is cancelable by either party, lessor or lessee, with one month's advance written notice For AGIID-EZ the 1999 calendar 8 Check II L= Ch..g. of .4d In11131 rown orin.I renlrn OA-..d.d 'arm. fr.pulnd else lar .let. r.p.m.91 Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c1 of the Internal Revenue Coda (except black lingy benefit trust or Private foundation) or section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charrtabla trust ► For organisations with gross receipts less than $100,000 and total assets less than $250,000 at the end of the year The organisation may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy se reportrequiremen OR tax •ear eermd beainnena aaa -tat_. __. ing __ KONA LITERACY COUNCIL 74-5766 KUAKINI HWY KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740-1790 Employer Identification nu 99-02151 Telephone number Check Q If exemption X Enter four -digit group exemption G Accounting method [W Cash F7AccrualOther (specify) I number IGEN) Type of organization ® Exempt under section 5011c) ( 3 1 (Insert number) OR Q section 4947(A(1) nonexempt charitable trust Nota Section 5014113) organizations and section 4947(8)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts MUST attach A completed Schedule A (Form 990). J Check ® if the organizations gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000 The organization need not file a return with the IRS, but If the organization received a Form 990 Package In the moil, the organization should file a return without financial data Some states require a complete return K Enter the organizations 1999 gross receipts (add back linea 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9) $ 3.7-608, If $100.000 or more. the oreznaafian must hi. mime Aqn ,..r..J ..r e... aea_ee Fat Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see paps 1 of the separate instructions. eaEZi I2/16111 Form 990 -EZ I13e1) Revenue, Expenses, and hanges in Net Assets or Fund Be enees (See Specific Instructions on page 32 ) 1 Contributions, gifts, prints, and similar amounts received (attach schedule of contributors) 2 Program service revenue Including government fees and contracts 3 Membership dues and assessments 4 Investment Income Sm Gross amount from s f a art n or 5a 1 17,427, 2 3 4 1 81, R I v Is Less. cost or other nd sal xpans 56 e Galin or (loss) from s f ai r th ory (line 5e s Ilne 5b) Gtt sch 1 6 Special events and act e). i Se a n u a Gross revenue (not Including S of contributions reported on line 1) 68 b Less. direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 6b c Net income or (loss) from special events and activities (line 6a less line 6b) Bc 7 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 7a It Less. cost of goods sold 7b e Gross profit or (loss) from sales of Inventory (line 7a less line 1b) 7c 8 Other revenue (describe ) 8 9 Total revenue (add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, Sc, Sc, 7c, and 8) 9 17.608. 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (attach schedule) 10 E x P s s e s 11 Benefits paid to or for members 12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits 13 Professional fees and other payments to Independent contractors 14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance 15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping 16 Other expenses (describe SEE SCHEDULE 2 ) 11 12 13 14 17 15 16 1 454, 17 Total expenses (add Imes 10 through 16) 17 Not 18 Excess or (deficit) for the yew (line 9 less line 17) 18 A 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column IAO (must agree with t end-ot-yew figure reported on prior year's return)19 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) 20 21 s 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine Imes 18 through 20) Balance Sheets - If ToW assets on line 25, column (B) are $250,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990 -EZ (Sae Specific Instructions on page 36 ) (A) assuming el year I End of year 10,704. 22 22 Cash. savings, and investments 23 Lind and buildings 23 24 Other assets (describe 1 24 25 Total assets 10,704, 25 9,638, 28 Total liabilities (describe o. 26 10. 704 . 271 9,638 - 27 Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (1) must a res with line 21) Fat Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see paps 1 of the separate instructions. eaEZi I2/16111 Form 990 -EZ I13e1) 9 3 KONA LITERACY COUNCIL Pea. 2 Statement of Program Service AeeonlPllshnients (See Specific Instructions an page 361 Expanses Is ate organization s or .ry exempt purpose? -------------------------------------- _------------ .................... rlEi w ar yes .chin 1 In sett Ing eel Ili. sr pool?en's n.mpt uryman. Ip . clot an/ eoncna menet, diarnb. Ili. surltet prenlal the num6rt ----------- -----------•---------------'------•-----------'------------------------'•-----------------'-------------------- -----'-- --"--- --'---'-'------'---'------- fGrents $ (Required for 501(c)(3) and 14) organizations and 4947(a)(1) trusts, optional for others I 28a Tills eel nsngs boars par week devoted te position -_ --•-------•----------------•----•-------------------'-----------'-----------'•---------------------------------•------- (Grants $ 29a (0) tamrllistisas to employee budll plana a /.gated cern asxuan •-------•-------•----------•'-• --------- '----------- '----------------------------------- '•--------- -'-----------'---------- (Grants $ 303 Other program services(attach schedule) (Grants $ 31a Total program service expenses (add lines 28athieugh 31410. 32 us% of wnwra. uitealuta, Itemizes, ones way cm So au loss earn one even n not comp errimeo bee biltellic mstrucuons on page 36 ) lA)19I Name Inc d/arse Tills eel nsngs boars par week devoted te position (C) Cg npsxll?I� II IIII n01 pdiq, anter - (0) tamrllistisas to employee budll plana a /.gated cern asxuan (E1 Expense accol"I old other sllosl.nce. SEE_SCHEDULE 1 ------------------ .................................. •-----------'-----------'-----------............. ---•---•--- -------------------------------------------------------------- Other Information (See Specific Instructions on page 37) Yea No i3 011 the organization engage in any activity net previously reported to the IRS7 If "Yes: attach a detailed description of each activity 14 Were any changes made to the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS7 If "Yes; attach a conformed copy of the changes 15 If the organization had Income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6, and 7 (among others), but NOT reported on Form 990-7, attach a statement explaining your reason fa not reporting the Income on Form 990-7 a Old the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy sex requirements) b If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? 16 Was there a Itqwdatton, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? (it -Yes,' attach a statement 1 17& Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as described In the Instructions 373 b Old the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? Me Old the organization borrow from, or nuke any Ions to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee OR were any such loans made In a prior year and still unpaid at the start of the period covered by this return? b If "Yes," attach the schedule specified in the line 38 instructions and enter the amount Involved NIA 38b 19 501(c)(7) organizations - Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions Included on line 9 N/A 393 IS Gross receipts, Included on tine 9, for public use of club facilities N/A 39b 10 a 5011c)(31 orgmittstions - Enter Amount of tax Imposed net the organization during the year under section 4911 , section 4912 , section 4955 IS 501(,:M eel 5011c)(4) arganlrnlan teda'e Ia any Snellen 4953 utas benefit irsauaba delimit its year or did It become aware of in axnu X X X LLX C Enter Amaaat of lax Imposed an the organization managers or /bgaailliel parses& duties Ike year male, sections 4112. 4955, u,14953 d Enter Amount of tax on line 400, above, relobvrsed by the organization 41 List the states with which a copy of this return Is filed. 42 The books we in care of LINDA RONHOLDT Telephone no Located at- __ FCAIIeb!ZIi'+=1i.QitT%1.-- ;--------------------------'--'--'---- ZIP + 4 43 Secuon 4947W(li nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 -EZ in lieu of Form 1041- Check here and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year 143 ---------- 9-67_4D 1_79O 0 mater P.041.1.4.1Paprry, i mom nn ,.... ....,... ,.,....., ...,.... e..a .__•--._..� .._•___ ... Please 104661' eel compete Decisional of predator (other au officer) Is hand ss oil ■stn ba N incl prsPter he any Yanrldga btparlsac an snarh Irundlaan U, Oqa N Sign Here Slgactln of officer Pana T pe sr Price VBI xl Ifflaw che npnr s a 3 r check It pnpuPa Ptn s sse T Pard P signature WILL satU 11 PraParar'a Eire's same (« your. T Else— 2 Use Only Is hl'suplsy-w one sldreu 75-5995 MAKINI M1Y #111 KA:ELUA-KONA, HT P H form 0 -EZ (11111 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DISTRICT DIRECTOR P 0 BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201 Date MAY 2 5 1999 KONA LITERACY COUNCIL 74 5766 KUAKINI HWY KAILU KONA, HI 96740 Dear Applicant* DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Employer Identification Number. 99-0215925 DLN. 17053107758039 Contact Person. JOHN H SHAFER ID# 31174 Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500 Our Letter Dated. June 1994 Addendum Applies: No This modifies our letter of the above date in which we stated that you would be treated as an organization that is not a private foundation until the expiration of your advance ruling period. Your exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) is still in effect. Based on the information you submitted, we have determined that you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are an organization of the type described in section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) Grantors and contributors may rely on this determination unless the Internal Revenue Service publishes notice to the contrary. However, if you lose your section 509(a)(1) status, a grantor or contributor may not rely on this determination if he or she was in part responsible for, or was aware of, the act or failure to act, or the substantial or material change on the part of the organization that resulted in your loss of such status, or if he or she acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that you would no longer be classified as a section 509(a)(1) organization. If we have indicated in the heading of this letter that an addendum applies, the addendum enclosed is an integral part of this letter. Because this letter could help resolve any questions about your private foundation status, please keep it in your permanent records. If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and telephone number are shown above. Sincerely yours, District Durector Letter 1050 (DO/CG) FIRSI r \\w^a. C AV )bNY Ar/ eTD. Y PC 00% P9GG HONOLULU '•AWAll 90003 CGL 5454380 08 1LICY ISSUED BY FIRST FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE OF HAWAII, INC. COMMERCIAL LINES POLICY COMMON POLICY DECLARATION )LICY NUMBER CGL 5454380 08 RENEWAL OF CGL 5454380 07 AMED INSURED AND ADDRESS AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS KONA LITERACY COUNCIL BISHOP INSURANCE AGENCY 75 5766 KUAKINI HWY # 703 OF HAWAII INC KAILUA-KONA HI P 0 BOX 3050 96740 HONOLULU HI 96802 USTOMER NUMBER: 2371986980 AGENCY NUMBER: 0026000-5K OLICY PERIOD: FROM: SEPT 01, 2000 TO: SEPT 01, 2001 AT 12:01 A.M STANDARD TIME AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE. IUSINESS DESCRIPTION: ADULT EDUCATIONAL READING .N RETURN FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM, AND SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS IF THIS POLICY, WE AGREE WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE INSURANCE AS STATED IN THIS POLICY. THIS POLICY^CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING COVERAGE PARTS FOR WHICH A PREMIUM IS INDICATED. THIS PREMIUM MAY °E SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE TOTAL PREMIUM: PAYABLE AT INCEPTION: FORMS APPLICABLE TO ALL COVERAGE PARTS: FCL 501 11/87 TIL 0017 11/98 COUNTERSIGNED 08/09/2000 FORM NO. FCL 500 11/87 PREMIUM VICE PRESIDENT (AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ORIGINAL COPY $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 FIRST INSURANCE CGL 5454380 08 COAV-M Y OF HAWAII. LTD. PO BOX 2655 HCVOL.ULJ HAWAII 96003 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Insured KONA LITERACY COUNCIL 75 5766 KUAKINI HWY # 703 KAILUA-KONA HI 96740 Producer BISHOP INSURANCE AGENCY OF HAWAII INC P 0 BOX 3050 HONOLULU HI 96802 Companies Affording Cpverages FIRST FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CrOVERAGEB" This Is to certify that the Policies of Iniuranu listed below Nus bW Issued to the Insured named above for the policy Period indicated, notwithstanding any requirement, term or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this cartlllGle may be Issued or may pertain, the Insurance afforded by the policies described herein Is subject to all the terms, nmhnisse and conMtlons of such policies Limits shown may have been reduced by paid claims Type of Insurance Policy Number Policy Effective Date (MINI Iyyy) Policy Expiration Onto (MMAXI MY) Ll is Generel Liability General Aggregate f 500,000 X Commercial General Liability Clelms Made MROccur CGL 5454380 09/01/00 09/01/01 Products Compf0p Ago 3 0 Personal 6 Adv Injury { 250,000 Owner s A Cool Prot Each Occurrence f 250,000 Fire Damage (Any one fire) f 50,000 Med Exp (Any, one person) f 51000 Automobile Liability Any Auto Combined Single Limit If All owned Autos Bodily Injury Scheduled Autos (Per person) f Hired Autos Bodily Injury Nonowned Autce (Par accident) i Garage Liability Property Damage i Excess Liability Each Occurrence f Umbrella Fprm Aggregate i Other Than Umbrella Form ,% - "' "' ?' r " Worker's Compen"tion 1. n P c ac Eh ACMmi { And Disease • Policy Limit f Employera' Llablllly Oleesee Each Employee f Other description of OperatfonarLOCNlonsNehloleelEPOGIM Items THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED BELOW IS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED UNDER THE POLICY TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH IN THE POLICY PROVISIONS. SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO HAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED BELOW, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. A.- THE COUNTY OF HAWAII THE HAWAII COUNTY FINANCE DEPT 25 AUPUNI ST # 118 -/ \ 08/09/00 HILO HI 96720 �J Authorized Represent issue tate FGF 650 (07-94) FIH1095 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF HAWAII In the Matter of the Incorporation ) of ) KONA LITERACY COUNCIL ) !;1 JUN 1 41993 q*41 am ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Richard T. Ishida Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel 75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite D-216 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Attorney for Incorporators ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF KONA LITERACY COUNCIL THESE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, made and entered into by and between the undersigned, W I T N E S S E T H• That MAGGIE FINCH, JANICE FUKUDA, and RUTH LAIR desiring to become incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, and to obtain the rights and benefits conferred by said laws upon nonprotit corporations, do hereby associate themselves together and unite and form a nonprofit corporation, and do make and enter into the following Articles of Incorporation, the terms whereof it is agreed shall be equally obligatory upon the parties signing this instrument and upon all the parties who from time to time may be directors of the Corporation: ARTICLE I Corporate Name Section 1.1 The name of the Corporation shall be KONA LITERACY COUNCIL. ARTICLE II Location of the Corporation Section 2.1 The location of the Corporation and the street and mailing address of its initial office shall be 75-5766 Kuaklnl Highway, 1703, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. ARTICLE III Corporate Purposes Section 3.1 Purposes. The Corporation is organized exclusively for the following purposes: (i) To promote and coordinate volunteer adult literacy programs on the Island of Hawaii, State of Hawaii; to recruit and tutor on a volunteer basis under- educated individuals in reading and writing; to help teach English as a foreign language to the foreign born; to train and provide refresher training and inspiration for volunteer tutors, trainers, leaders, and writers; to promote interest and cooperative efforts of the citizens of the community in the activities of Kona Literacy Council; to work cooperatively with other literacy projects in the State of Hawaii, with the Laubah U.S.A. programs through its National Affiliation for Literacy Advance, and with other professional educators; and 3 (ii) To operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, religious, or educational purposes, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law). Section 3.2 Restrictions. No part of the assets, funds, or earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any director of the Corporation or any individual having a private interest in the activities of the Corporation. The Corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. The term "funds of the Corporation", as used herein, shall mean and include any properties and moneys held by the Corporation, including any income accumulated by the Corporation and any proceeds from the sale of any properties sold or otherwise disposed of by the Corporation. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the Corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, religious, or educational purposes as a nonprofit corpora- tion and the Corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on: 3 (i) By a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provi- sion of any future United States internal revenue law); or (ii) By a corporation contribu- tions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the cor- responding provision of any future United States internal revenue law). ARTICLE IV Corporate Powers The Corporation shall have and possess all the powers permitted to nonprofit corporations under the laws of the State of Hawaii. ARTICLE V Corporate Life Section 5.1 The duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual. 4 ARTICLE VI Directors and Officers Section 6.1 Board of Directors. There shall be a board of directors consisting of not fewer than three persons at least one of whom shall be a resident of the State of Hawaii. The number of directors shall be fixed by the Board of Directors in accordance with the By -Laws. The Board of Directors shall have and may exercise all the powers of the Corporation except as otherwise provided by these Articles or the By -Laws. Section 6.2 Officers. The officers of the Corporation shall be a president, one or more vice- presidents, a secretary, a treasurer and an executive director. The Corporation may have such additional officers as shall be determined in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation. The officers shall have the powers, perform the duties and be appointed in the manner set forth in the By -Laws. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person unless such practice is prohibited by the By -Laws, provided, however, that not less than two persons shall be officers. Section 6.3 Initial Officers and Directors. The initial Board of Directors shall consist of five (5) persons. The following persons shall be the initial officers and directors of the Corporation and shall hold 3 office for the first year or until their successors are duly elected pursuant to the By -Laws: Name and Residence Address *Sister Helen Higgins Post Office Box 305 Holualoa, Hawaii 96725 Maggie Finch 75-6080 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Office or offices held President Vice President Joan Rollins Secretary 75-5873 Walua Road, #228 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Janice Fukuda Treasurer 77-6406 Kepano Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Ruth Lair 75-5766 Kuakini Highway, #703 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (* - No street address) ARTICLE VII Executive Director Liability and Indemnification of Officers, Directors. Employees and Agents Section 7.1 No Liability to Corporation. No director, officer, employee or other agent of the Corpora- tion and no person serving at the request of the Corpora- tion as a trustee, director, officer, employee or other agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise and no heir or personal representative of any such person shall be liable to the Corporation for any loss or damage suffered by it on 0 account of an action or omission by such person as a trustee, director, officer, employee or other agent if such person acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of this Corporation, unless with respect to an action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judg- ment in its favor such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duty to this Corporation. Section 7.2 Indemnity. (1) The Corporation shall indemnify each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corpora- tion or is or was serving in such capacity at the request of the Corporation in any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against ex- penses, attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the FA best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The terminat- ing of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presump- tion that such person did not act in good faith and in a manner which such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. (2) The Corporation shall indemnify each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Corporation by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving in such capacity at the request of the Corporation in any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses and attorneys' fees actually and reasonably incurred by such person in the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; provided that no indemnifi- cation shall be made in respect of any claim, issue, or matter as to which such person is adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duty to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought determines upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses and attorneys' fees which such court deems proper. (3) To the extent that a person seeking indemnification under Section 7.2(1) or 7.2(2) above has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding, or any claim, issue or matter therein, the Corporation shall indemnify such person against expenses and attorneys' fees actually and reasonably incurred in connection therewith. (4) The Corporation shall make indemnifi- cation payments to or on behalf of the person seeking them only if authorized in the specific case upon a determina- tion that indemnification of such person is proper because such person meets the applicable standards of conduct set 9 forth 1n Section 7.2(1) or 7.2(2) above. Such determina- tion may be made (1) by the Board of Directors by a ma3or- ity vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (2) if such quorum is not obtainable, or if a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion to the Corporation, or (3) by the court in which such action, suit or proceeding was pending upon application made by the Corporation or the person seeking indemnification or the attorney or other person rendering services in connection with the defense, whether or not such application is opposed by the Corporation. (5) The Board of Directors may authorize payment in advance of final disposition of an action, suit or proceeding for the expenses and attorneys' fees incurred by a person seeking indemnification under Section 7.2(1) or 7.2(2) above, provided that such person delivers a written undertaking to repay such amount unless it is ultimately determined that such person is entitled to be indemnified under this Section 7.2. (6) The indemnification provided by this Section 7.2 shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification are entitled under any by-law, agreement, vote of disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in a person's 10 official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who ceases to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators. (7) The Corporation may purchase and main - tarn insurance on behalf of any person described in Section 7.2(1) or 7.2(2) above against any liability asserted against or incurred by such person in any such capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify the person against such liability under this Section 7.2. (Q) This Section 7.2 shall be effective with respect to any person who is a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or is serving in such capacity at the request of the Corporation in any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, at any time on or after the effective date of these Articles of Incorporation with respect to any action, suit or proceeding pending on or after that date against such person based upon his or her acting in such capacity before or after that date. 11 ARTICLE VIII Member shin The Corporation shall have no members. The Board of Directors shall have the sole voting rights in the Corporation. ARTICLE IX Non -Profit The Corporation is not organized for profit and it will not issue any stock, and no part of its assets, income, or earnings shall be distributed to its directors or officers, except for services actually rendered to the Corporation; provided, however, that the Corporation shall be empowered to make payments and distributions in fur- therance of the purposes for which it is organized and operated. ARTICLE X Corporate Liability The property of the Corporation shall alone be liable in law for the debts and liabilities of the Corpo- ration. The officers and directors of the Corporation shall incur no personal liability for said debts and liabilities by reason of such position. 12 ARTICLE XI Corporate Dissolution If the Corporation shall cease to exist or shall be dissolved, all property and assets of the Corporation of every kind, after payment of its lust debts, shall be distributed only to one or more public agencies, organiza- tions, corporations, trusts or foundations having like purposes and organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, religious or educational purposes, no part of whose assets, income or earnings may be used for dividends or otherwise withdrawn or distrib- uted to or inure to the benefit of any private individual and the activities of which do not include participation or intervention (including the publication or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. In no event shall any distribution be made to any organization unless it qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal revenue law) with purposes similar or related to those of the Corporation. 13 ARTICLE XII 5y -Laws Section 12.1 Adoption. The By -Laws shall be adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Section 12.2 Amendment. The By -Laws of the Corporation may be altered, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. ARTICLE XIII Amendment These Articles shall be subject to amendment from time to time in the manner provided by law. We certify under the penalties of Section 4155-158, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that we have read the above statements and that the same are true and correct. 1993. Witness our hands this lar day of .tiro( 14 MAGGIE FII C" JA�E FUK� RUTH LAIR Incorporators BY-LAWS OF KONA LITERACY COUNCIL ARTICLE I ACTIVITIES The activities of this Corporation shall be those necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes of the Corporation as stated in the Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE II OFFICES Section 2.1 Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation shall be at such place in the State of Hawaii as the Board of Directors shall from time to time determine. The initial principal office of the Corporation is 75-5766 Kuakini Highway, 0703, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Section 2.2 Other Offices. The Corporation may have such other offices within the State of Hawaii as the Board of Directors may designate. ARTICLE III MEMBERS The Corporation shall have no members. ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 4.1 Number and Qualification of Directors. The initial number of directors of the Corpo- ration shall be as set forth in the Articles of Incorpora- tion. The number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by amendment to the By -Laws. The number of directors of the Corporation shall not be less than three. Section 4.2 Election. Except for the initial directors, the directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors held for that purpose. Section 4.3 Term of Office. All directors shall hold office until their respective successors are elected. Section 4.4 vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors and any directorship to be filled by reason of any increase in the number of directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a 2 quorum, or by a sole remaining director. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of such director's predecessor in office. Section 4.5 Removal. Any director may be removed from office without cause by the affirmative vote of a ma3ority of the directors in office at any meeting called for such purpose. Any vacancy so created may be filled by the Board of Directors. Section 4.6 Reduction. No reduction of the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of such director's term of office. ARTICLE V MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 5.1 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held, at least annu- ally, at such times and places as the Board of Directors may provide by resolution. No notice other than such resolution need be given. Section 5.2 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President, the Vice -President, or any two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of 3 Directors called by them. Notice of each special meeting shall be given in accordance with Section 5.3 of these By -Laws. Section 5.7 Notice. The Secretary shall give notice of each meeting of the Board of Directors (for which notice is required) in writing by mailing the same not less than three days before the meeting or by giving notice personally, by telephone or by telegraph not less than one day before the meeting, or as otherwise pre- scribed by the Board of Directors. The failure by the Secretary to give such notice or by any director to receive such notice shall not invalidate the proceedings of any meeting at which a quorum of the directors is present. Notice need not be given to any director who shall, either before or after the meeting, submit a signed waiver of notice or attend such meeting without protest- ing, prior to or at its commencement, the lack of notice to him or her. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or the By -Laws, a notice or waiver of notice need not state the purposes of such meeting. Section 5.4 Quorum and Adjournment. A majority of the number of directors fixed pursuant to Section 4.1 of these By -Laws shall constitute a quorum. No action taken, other than the appointment of directors to fill 4 vacancies, shall bind the Corporation unless it shall receive the concurring vote of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. In the absence of a quorum, the presiding officer or a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice until a quorum is present. Section 5.5 Telephone Meetings. Subject to the notice requirements in Section 5.3 hereof, members of the Board of Directors or any committee designated thereby may participate in a meeting of the Board or of such committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communica- tions equipment by means of which all persons participat- ing in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at a meeting. Section 5.6 Action without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee designated thereby may be taken if all the directors or all of the members of the committee, as the case may be, sign a written consent setting forth the action taken or to be taken at any time before or after the intended effective date of such action. Such consent shall be filed with the minutes of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be, and shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote. 5 Section 5.7 Presumption of Assent. A director of the Corporation who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless such director's dissent or refusal to vote is entered in the minutes of the meeting or unless the director either files a written dissent to such action with the person acting as the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof or forwards such dissent by certified mail to the Secretary of the Corporation immedi- ately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action. Section 5.8 Voting as Member or Shareholder. The vote of the Corporation as a member or shareholder of another Corporation shall be determined by the vote of a majority of the directors of the Corporation present at a meeting at which a quorum is present; provided, however, that 1f the vote is to amend or approve the amendment of the Charter of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation of the other corporation, then the vote of two-thirds of the directors so present at such a meeting shall be required to amend or approve the amendments of said Charter or Articles. M ARTICLE VI POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 6.1 Powers. The corporate powers of this Corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Hawaii. The Board of Directors shall have general charge of the affairs, funds and property of the Corpora- tion, and shall have full power, and it shall be their duty, to enforce the By -Laws. Section 6.2 Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the Corporation and to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations therefor not inconsis- tent with law, the Articles of Incorporation or the By -Laws of the Corporation. Section 6.3 Committees. The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors in office, may designate and appoint one or more committees, which committees, to the extent provided in such resolution, shall have and exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these By -Laws. N ARTICLE VII OFFICERS Section 7.1 Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be the President, one or more Vice -Presidents, the Secretary, the Treasurer and such other officers as the Board of Directors shall from time to time elect with such duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the By -Laws. Section 7.2 Election and Term of Office. All officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors and shall serve until their successors are elected. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, provided that the Corporation shall have not fewer than two persons as officers. All officers shall be subject to removal at any time by the Board of Directors whenever in the judg- ment of the Board of Directors the best interests of the Corporation will be served thereby. The Board of Directors may, in its discretion, elect acting or tempo- rary officers, elect officers to fill vacancies occurring for any reason whatsoever, and limit or enlarge the duties and powers of any officer elected by 1t. Officers need not be directors of the Corporation. Section 7.3 President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, the 8 President shall have general charge and supervision of the Corporation. The President shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office or are required by the Board of Directors. Section 7.4 Vice -President. In the absence or disability or refusal to act by the President, the Vice -President or Vice -Presidents shall, in the order designated by the Board of Directors, perform all of the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice -President or Vice -Presidents shall have such powers and perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the President, the Board of Directors or the By -Laws. Section 7.5 Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the Corporation and exercise general supervision over the receipt, custody and disbursement of corporate funds. The Treasurer may be a corporation. The Treasurer shall perform all other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Treasurers, if elected, shall, in the order designated by the President or the Board of Directors, perform all the duties and exercise all the powers of the Treasurer during the absence or disability of the Treasurer or whenever the 9 C office is vacant and shall perform all the duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. Section 7.6 Secretary and Assistant Secretaries. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept a register showing the names of the directors and officers with their addresses. The Secretary shall give notice in conformity with the By -Laws of all meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall also perform all other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. The Assistant Secretary or Assistant Secretaries, if elected, shall, in the order designated by the President or the Board of Directors, perform all the duties and exercise all the powers of the Secretary during the absence or disability of the Secretary or whenever the office is vacant, and shall perform all the duties assigned by the President or the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VIII AUDITOR An auditor may be elected by the Board of Directors to serve until a successor is elected. No director or officer of the Corporation shall be eligible to serve as auditor. ARTICLE IX DISBURSEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS Section 9.1 Disbursements. Disbursements of the funds of the Corporation for the purposes for which it 1s organized shall be made by the Board of Directors in its discretion. Section 9.2 Limitations on Disbursements. The Board of Directors shall not make any disbursements or contributions of the funds or assets of the Corporation to or for the benefit, directly or indirectly, of any director or officer of the Corporation, except for reason- able payments for services actually rendered to the Corporation by such director or officer as an employee of the Corporation. ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS Section 10.1 Inspection of Corporate Records. The books of account and minutes of proceedings of the directors shall be open to inspection upon the written demand of any director, at any reasonable time, and for a purpose reasonably related to such director's interests as a director. Such inspection may be made in person or by an agent or attorney, and shall include the right to make copies. Demand for inspection may be made in writing upon 11 U the President, the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Section 10.2 Execution of Instruments (1) All checks and other orders for the payment of money, drafts, notes, bonds, acceptances, contracts, and all other instruments, except as otherwise provided in these By -Laws, shall be signed by such person or persons as shall be provided by general or special resolution of the Board of Directors, and in the absence of any provi- sion in these By -Laws or any such general or special resolution applicable to any such instrument, then such instrument shall be signed by the President or Vice -President, and by the Treasurer or the Secretary. Unless authorized by the Board of Directors, no officer, agent or employee of the Corporation shall have any power or authority to bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or to any amount. (2) The Board of Directors may provide for the execution of checks by the printed, lithographed or engraved facsimile signature or signatures of the person or persons authorized to sign checks. Section 10.3 Inspection of By -Laws. The Corporation shall keep in its principal office the original or a copy of the By -Laws as amended, certified by 12 the Secretary, which shall be open to inspection by the directors at all reasonable times during office hours. ARTICLE XI The Corporation may have a seal of such form as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS The By -Laws may be amended or repealed in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation. 13 i Secretary r � : a, - • j as (\I1 .. A ..a" , •;rte M1 The undersigned officers of the Kona LiteracyCo .a non-profit until, Hawaiian Corporation, certify at a meeting Of the Board Members of said Corporation, it was voted by two-thirds of the Members present at that meeting, that I he Executive Director has the authority to enter into and carry on any business, investment, transaction, L `venture'•�or enterprise which the 1UG '� `+ _ J- may be lawfully done b ..',tY) na :L�ter c• �yy\(i� Y •`�•ui.i} •i •�• A•` •� f, 1. •�F t , r 4, ', • . ,•mit .1 e/%hl�' S,��,`,~.4,;}, =.iia. - � •�i•'l'A J'//�.,7�t`,�„ ''r . Sr. Helen Hi• ggmns-,' Pre'sident' Patricia Hope, Secretary a - t