HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-52 Mayor-CC ACNomineesWiffiam P. Kenoi
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Wiffiam T. Takaba
Managing Arecror
Walter K.M. Lau
Deputy Managing Director
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November 20, 2012
The Honorable Dominic Yagong
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawal' I
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Yagong and Council Members:
Communication No. 2012-52
It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the following nominations to the Puna
Community Development Plan Action Committee. In order to expedite confirmation of these
nominations in time for the December 11, 2012 meeting of the Puna CDP Action Committee I
respectfully request waiver from reading before committee and that these nominations be
considered by the full Council at the earliest opportunity.
Conant, June M.: Ms. Conant has a BA in French and Art Education and a MA in Education.
Since moving to Hawaiian Paradise Park 8 years ago she has been very active in local
community groups including the Hilo Women's Club (past VP & Treasurer), Hawaiian Paradise
Park Owners Association (President), Imiloa-DOCENT Volunteer, HPP Seniors (past VP) and
serves as a Destination Hilo Aloha Ambassador at the Hilo Pier. Her experience as a teacher and
community volunteer working with both state and county officials on issues of vital concern to
the Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association will further broaden the overall perspective of
the Puna CDP Action Committee.
Daun, Sharon R.: Ms. Daun resides in Fern Forest and has a BS in workforce education with
emphasis on engineering technology. She has also completed the Educational Leadership
Master's Program at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and taught Engineering Technology
at the College of Southern Nevada. Since moving to the area 5 years ago Sharon has been an
active volunteer in numerous grass roots projects in the Mountain View community. Some of
these include the Hoiwaiwai Network, chair of the Friends of Mt. View Gym and Recreation
Center, and the Mt. View Planning Committee for a ML View Village Center Plan. Datin brings
a keen awareness of the need to better coordinate educational prograxns with realistic and
sustainable economic opportunities for our youth.
Counn, ofHawai I is an 5qual Opportunity Provider and Employer.
The Honorable Dominic Yagong
and Members of the County Council
November 20, 2012
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Etterlee, Farris D. Jr. Mr. Etterlee has lived in Hawaii for over %years and is a resident of
Puna Beach Palisades between Kalapana and `Opihikao. He received, his Bachelor's degree from
Troy University in management, marketing and computer science with a minor in accounting.
He has extensive experience in business and finance and is currently the CEO and President of
New York based Empire Messaging, which he is able to manage from his home in Puna. He is
also owner and operator of Finance Integrity, LLC, a mortgage loan originator serving the
Hawaii County community. Mr. Etterlee was appointed to the Puna CDP Action Committee in
May 2012 to complete the term of vacant seat and has proven to be an able and valuable
contributor to the Action Committee in the few months since.
Thank you for your favorable consideration of these appointments. If you have any questions
regarding this matter, please feel free to call me.
Aloha,
Billy Kenoi
Mayor
Encl: Nominee applications
Cc: Nominees
Bobby Jean Leithead Todd, Planning Director
Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel
William. Brilhante, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Larry Brown, Puna CDP Project Manager