HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0094.000 2014-2016Margaret Wille
Council Member
District 9 - North and South Kohala
Phone No. Hilo: (808) 961 -8027
Phone No. Waimea: (808) 887 -2043
Fax No.: (808) 887 -2072
E -Mail: mwille @co.hawaii.hi.us
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawaii County Building Holomua Center West Hawaii Civic Center Bldg. A
25 Aupuni Street 64 -1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite C -5 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 Waimea, Hawaii 96743 Kailua -Kona, Hawaii ,96740
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From: Margaret Wille, Council Member
Date: January 14th, 2015 =°
Subject: Notification of Certificate Presentation
March 18th , 2015 at the West Hawaii Civic Center
This is notification that I am sponsoring a certificate of recognition. We will be presenting the
certificate at the scheduled March 18th, 2015 Hawaii County Council meeting. The Certificate
of Recognition will be presented to Gunner Mench for his outstanding achievements and
contributions within the Community. We will need fifteen minutes for our presentation.
If you have any concerns, please call or email my office.
Thank you,
MW /ds
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai `i County Is An Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer
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The �a�all coul�tp counrit
hereby presents this certificate to
Gunner Mench
FOR EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ...
With a deep commitment to the reforestation of the Kohala Watershed Gunner has been providing
substantial contributions twice a year to the project from his Wood Shows hoping to see a change in the
water quality of Pelekane Bay. His ongoing efforts and interests have raised more than 35k.
In March of 2012, vandals stripped the bark off of seven trees at Anuenue Playground in Waimea Park. They
took the bark off the whole trunk of the tree - in essence killing the trees. These koa trees were planted in
1994 and each tree was donated by a family in Waimea with a sign showing the location and donor of each
tree.
Gunner came up with the idea for Waimea Outdoor Circle, as landscapers for the park, to make bowls from
the salvaged wood and sell them as a fundraiser for the Outdoor Circle. He posed the idea to the West
Hawaii Wood turners group and about 20 wood turners committed to donating a carved bowl or other
artwork for the fundraiser. As a result the WOC planted native ohia trees to replace the koa. trees.
Gunner continues to donate his time and energy in many ways including as-the Chair of the South Kohala
Traffic Safety Committee as an effective voice for the safe travels of District 9 residents. He credits his
wife Elli with his success as his partner allowing hi m the time to do things outside their Harbor Gallery
business.
Gunner, your involvement in a long list of organizations and activities, your willingness to volunteer your,
time and talents with the exceptional results you achieve are outstanding examples for others to follow.
Gunner Mench demonstrates how individuals can make a difference by way of focused intent and
perseverance. The Hawaii County Council extends its appreciation for a job well done and hopes that this
community effort will be an inspiration and serve as an example for others to embrace. ..
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Countp of Hawaii
Certificate No. 4755
Dated this 18th day of March 2015
Hilo, Hawaii
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