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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0066.007 2004-2006 ~Nivor y~K 6iy, ~ Patricia G. Engelhard Harry Kim . • Direcmr ~!r pf'NI.i~' Pamela N. Mizuno ~QU~+~ Of ~~~~t`I Deputy Director DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 25 Aupuni Street. Room 210 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 , (SOR) 961-831 I • F'ax (808) 961-8411 , DATE: June 30. 2005 TO: Stacy Higa Council Chair and Council Members / ~llu,~ FROM: Patricia Engelhard, Director „p~ { RE: FINAL REPORT Name of Grant Program: Hawaii County Youth Anti-Drug Fund Community Grants Program Federal or State Grantor: US Department of Health and Human Services County Grantee Department or Agency: Parks and Recreation -Recreation Division Grant No. (IF KNOWN): Amount of Grant: $1,000.00 Amount of County Match: $987.81 County Revenue & Expediture Account Number: 3303.56 010.500.5507.26.341 Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): 7/22/04 - 10/31/04 Goals: To improve the quality of life among the young people in Hawaii County Objectives: To promote alternatives to substance abuse by providing facilities for social and economic activities, addressing avoidance of illegal substance, increasing their individual life skills and forging stronger bonds with their families. Outcomes or Results: On July 22, 2004, the Honokaa Summer Fun group held an overnight fun activity for the thirty four youngsters and 5 chaperones at the Honokaa gym. Children reported to gym at 4 p.m. They rehearsed a play for the evening entertainment for their families, which was scheduled after dinner. Prior to the play, Billy Kenoi of the Mayor's Office "talked stories" with the youngsters on being drug-free. The Hamakua Community Policing partnered with this project and provided chaperoning and sessions on how vandalism and graffiti can hurt everyone. The project ended the following day at Spencer Beach Park where the children had a healthy snack and lunch. Comm. No.~ Ref. TO: ~ Form FR 9/03 Rsf. Uate .jl~~- Department of Parks and Recreation County of Hawaii RECREATION DIVISON 799 Piilani Street Hilo, HI 96720 July 26, 2004 Healthy Drug-Free Camp Over July 22, 2004 Fionokaa Gym PARTICIPANTS: l . Amanda Adgeppa 19. Kaylen Kakai-Pine 2. Tiana Adgeppa 20. Kristalynn Kalai-Pine 3. Kaitlin Augustin 21. Mahin Kaleimamahu 4. Micah Akau 22. Kalena Lindsey 5. Xandra Akau 23. Keawe Lindsey 6. Alika Alip 24. Leahi Lindsey 7. Dayson Alip 25. Isaiah Meyer 8. Dylan Alip 26. Jeanise Miller 9. Alvin Altura 27. Melisa Murakane 10. Paul Altura 28. Keight Nerida 11. Angel Broges 29. Christian Potter ]2. Kijai Cacoulidis 30. Kanoela Simmerman ] 3. Tycio Dela Cruz 31. Gary Torres l4. Melanie Ebro 32. Jacy Anderson 15. Solomon Fuller 33. Juan Ikena ] 6. Dezlie Gibo 34. Austin Jardine 17. Brenda Healer 35. Linda Fujita 18. Shylynnc Hidaro 36. Lynn Richards 37. John Williams 38. Anna Muranaka Speaker -Billy Kenoi Videographer -George Yoshida Recreation Administrator-Arlene Miyake Youngsters reported to the gymnasium at 4 p.m. on July 22 to begin an afternoon of fun and games, ending with a camp over. A special treasure hunt was held for the youngsters, along with a special skit, fun games, ending with BINGO. Bingo prizes consisted of school supplies and snack items, much to the delight of the children. Meals were prepared and served to the youngsters, including a lot of snacks. The Mayor's Executive Assistant. Billy Kenoi joined the children for dinner and presented a spirited talk about being drug free, combined with a teaching the youngsters respect, working hard and never giving up. Unfortunately the Community Police did not show up. DINNER for July 22: BBQ Meat, Hot Dogs, Chili, Rice, Corn, Chocolate Cake SNACKS for evening of July 22: Hot Cocoa with marshmallow, Nectarines, Banana. Strawberries, Pop Corn, Crackers with Cheese. Energy Bars, Assorted Juice BRF,AKPAST for July 23: Hot Cocoa, assorted cereal with milk, banana, apple. orange juice. LUNCH for July 24: Hot dogs, energy bars, chips, nectarine, peaches, assorted ,juice Along with prizes for the games and bingo, supplies for the meals, snacks and drinks. 13 sleeping bags were purchased. The County matched the anti-drug funds by providing an additional 13 sleeping bags. Each child and chaperones were presented with a t-shin and a special ceramic mug depicting slogans of anti-drug use by the youngsters. The Department of Health's Start Living Healthy Project video taped the project and will be featured on Channel 27 during the month of September. It is hoped that more of these camps could be held at other rural sites to campaign against drug use by featuring fun alternatives for the youngsters. Parents were so enthused with this first time project that they are applauding the efforts of the P&R staff at the site and the generosity of the Pulama Project. We thank the Hawaii County Youth Anti-Drug Fund for their commitment to improving the quality of life for the youngsters of Honokaa. (Ironically, a real drug bust was in the process across the street from the gym in the late afternoon. The "ice house" is known to all the youngsters so it was an education seeing the police raid the home. They were educated first hand as to the illegal aspect of drugs and the harsh consequences. Having witnessed this, 1 believe this is a lesson that they'll remember for a long time.) FINANCIAL REPORT Food (Dinner, breakfast, lunch and snacks -including papergoods, Foil pans, charcoal, foil, drinks) $392.27 Prizes (school supplies and snack items) $109.48 Mugs (chocolate mugs with names and anti-drug slogan) $ 87.21 Sleeping Bags(l3) $152.81 T-Shirts (printed with sponsors) $258.00 FOTAL $999.77 Please note that we spent $42.27 extra for food but $98 less on sleeping bags (County matched the amount purchased), and $142 less on 1'-shirts (Vendor charged Y2 price for this project). Therefore I spent more on food and got them a ceramic mug as a keepsake. The County of Hawaii provided the following: 1. iJse of facility 2. Hired 2 Activity Aides and 2 P&R staff $785 for 2 days 3. Purchased 13 sleeping bags to match Anti-Drug funds ($152.81) 3. Provided pinata with candies for children $50.00 TOTAL $987.81 The DOH (Start Living Healthy Program) provided the following: 1. Bottled water and additional fruit juices $ 50 2. Video taped the project and telecast during month of September $1,500 3. Compensating staff for overtime expenses $ 540 TOTAL, $2,090 A copy of the video will be sent to you as soon as it is edited. Mahalo!