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July 5, 2018
Mr. David Lassner, President Ms. Marcia Sakai, Interim Chancellor
University of Hawai'i System University of Hawai'i at Hilo
david@hawaii.edu marcias@hawaii.edu
2444 Dole Street, Bachman Hall 200 W. Kawili Street
Honolulu, HI 96822 Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Lassner & Ms. Sakai,
I deeply appreciate the opportunity to suggest qualified persons to fill vacancies on
the Maunakea Management Board. I apologize for this late response and hope this is still
timely.
You are well aware of the committee I have formed to advise the Governor on a
vision for Maunakea. It would definitely complement this mission if selective members of
this vision committee could also sit on the Management Board to implement the vision.
I would like to recommend the following two members of the vision committee who have
demonstrated to me their passion, strength of values, eloquence, and ability to listen on
matters relating to Maunakea:
• Kalepa (Chad) Baybayan. Kalepa first sailed on Hokule'a in 1975 and has sailed
on all major Hokule'a voyages since. He currently serves as the Navigator in
Residence at the 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i developing wayfinding
activities, curriculum materials, and conducting outreach.
• Kepa Maly. Kepa is a respected expert on historical and ethnographic studies and
very knowledgeable about the cultural values of Maunakea.
I would like to also recommend an impressive educator whom I have recently
met. His name is Kilohana (Aaron) Hirano. Aaron is the East Hawai'i Regional Director
for Kamehameha Schools. Born and raised in Hilo, Aaron holds a bachelor's degree in
Hawaiian studies with close to 20 years of educator experience.
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July 5, 2018
D. Lassner & M. Sakai
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Let me know if you need more information. I realize the final decision on the
selection of the board members rests with others. But I sincerely thank you for the
opportunity to recommend persons of character for this important role influencing the
future of Maunakea.
Yours truly,
Harry K� irhY
Mayor
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