HomeMy WebLinkAboutVETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Fact Sheet - 11-14-24VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11/14/24
Purpose: To Advise the County on Matters pertaining to the operation, management and
maintenance of veterans' cemeteries and discuss and make recommendations
on issues affecting veterans residing in Hawaii County.
Authority: Section 15-61, Hawaii County Code, as amended, in conjunction with Hawaii
Revised Statutes, Section 363-5
Appointment: Mayor with Council approval. Normal five year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Twelve members.
Ex-Officio Members: Hawaii Island Veterans Affairs Advisor, Director of Parks and Recreation
Specific Representation: Must have one representative from each of the following organization: American
Legion, Big Island National Guard Retirees Association, Big Island Retired
Military Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Committee must also include
eight at -large members.
Requirements: At least seven members must have served in the United States uniformed
services.
Meetings: Meetings are usually held via Zoom Videoconferencing Software and
videoconference held at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Financial Disclosure: Not required.
Reappointment: Members shall be eligible to succeed themselves for additional terms, provided
that no member shall serve on the committee for more than three consecutive
terms.
Qualities: Respected by the community and by veterans as being community -minded and
oriented. Able to focus on community and veteran needs as a whole without
catering to special or self-interest.
Secretary/Contact Person: Brittany Castro — 961-8311
Attorney Assigned: Dakota Frenz
*Current Members can be found on page two.
Veterans Advisory Committee
Fact sheet
*The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate Sections of the
County Charter, County Code and/or Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Current Members:
NAME
APPOINTMENT DATE
EXPIRATION DATE
BILLINGSLEY, Birk
11-14-2024
12-31-2028
BRINKLEY, Marcia
01-01-2023
12-31-2027
DOOLITTLE, Michael
06-22-2017
12-31-2026
GASPAR, Antonio
01-01-2022
12-31-2026
HANATO, Minoru
06-22-2017
12-31-2026
H I DUCH ICK-NAKAYAMA, John
02-03-2021
12-31-2025
LEWIS, Debra
04-07-2021
12-31-2026
NAHAKUELUA, Isaac
06-22-2017
12-31-2026
SHERIDAN, George
06-22-2017
12-31-2025
WOJSZYNSKI, Thomas
05-22-2023
12-31-2027
Veterans Advisory Committee
Fact sheet