Archive for month: July, 2014
Signwaving on July 29, 2014 – Women for Abercrombie
There is Women for Abercrombie Signwaving on Tuesday, July 29 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on King Street between Richards and Punchbowl. Hope you and others you know can join the effort! If you go to the corner of Punchbowl near City Hall and Kawaihao Church you will receive the official t-shirt du jour.
Volunteer for UHPA Endorsed Candidate Matt LoPresti HD41
If you are able to volunteer on any of the dates listed below, please contact Matt LoPresti directly at 489-0487 or matt_lopresti@yahoo.com
so that he can plan accordingly.
LoPresti for State House, District 41-Campaign Schedule
Afternoon Sign Waving schedule:
Meet in front of Queens Medical Center West Oahu.
Friday July 25
4:30-6:30
Monday July 28
4:30-6:30
Friday August 1
4:30-6:30
Monday August 4
4:30-6:30
Friday August 8
4:30-6:30
Group Canvassing Schedule:
Meet at Matt’s home at 91-1411 Keoneula Blvd., #2106 Ewa Beach, HI 96706 (the very last townhouse on the left before the marina).
Saturday and Sunday July 26 & 27
10:00 to 1:00pm
4:00 to 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday August 2 & 3
10:00 to 1:00pm
4:00 to 7:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday August 6 & 7
10:00 to 1:00pm
4:00 to 7:00pm
Absentee Voter Ballot Reminder – Deadline: August 2, 2014
If you have already registered to vote, you have the option of casting an absentee ballot. This is valuable if you know you cannot physically be at the polling place or you will be out of town for a conference or vacation that day. The absentee ballot allows you to vote before the Primary Election.
Complete Your Application
Your City or County Clerk’s office must receive your application no later than Saturday, August 2, 2014. This will allow time for processing before the Primary Election on Saturday, August 9, 2014.
Application Location
Absentee voter ballots are available at:
- Satellite City Halls
- Office of the City/County Clerks
- U.S. Post Offices
- All public libraries
- All state agencies
For your convenience, you may also download a PDF form from the Office of Elections website at; http://hawaii.gov/elections/forms/absentee_application.pdf
Specify the address you would like your absentee ballot to be mailed. You may include a separate address to mail your General Election absentee ballot, if it’s different from the address for your Primary Election absentee ballot.
If there is a chance your ballot will reach your forwarding address before your arrival, please check the box marked “Hold for Arrival” on the Wikiwiki Absentee Application.
Once you receive your absentee ballot, be sure to complete it and mail it back right away as it must be received no later than the close of polls on Election Day.
You also have the option to go to walk-in polling sites with your voter absentee ballot. These polling sites are located at the City or County Clerk’s office. Please contact them for polling hours.
What Goes Into a Congressional Candidate Endorsement?
The interviews with congressional candidates covered a broad spectrum of issues including:
- Federal funding for academic programs and research as well as student financial aid;
- The role of accrediting agencies; and
- The erosion of employee rights across the nation and in Hawaii
You can rest assured that UHPA’s Political Endorsement Committee conducted a rigorous interview process of the candidates before making any recommendations for endorsements. Click here for a list of endorsed congressional candidates.
You can watch the interviews of those who agreed to be videotaped by viewing the YouTube Playlist:
Sign Waving for Governor Abercrombie
Sign Waving Dates & Locations:
Tuesday, July 15th at E. Manoa & Manoa
Thursday, July 17th at E. Manoa & Manoa
Friday, July 18th at E. Manoa & Manoa and University & Dole
Abercrombie for Governor Canvassing – July 19 and 20
The chair for our mass canvassing is Jesse Souki. If you any questions before or during the canvass, please reach out to him at (808)203-7719 or via email at jesse808@gmail.com.
Thank you for all of your support!
Meeting Contacts & Locations:
Dean Seki Kalani High School (Kahala)
Luis Salevaria (all Windward residents report here)
Alf Maglalang Manoa Valley Dist Park (Manoa) – July 20th Only
2721 Kaaipu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96822
Mike Yadao Kawananakoa Middle School
Basketball Courts (Liliha/Nuuanu)
49 Funchal St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Jade Butay Salt Lake District Park (Salt Lake)
(Next to Salt Lake Elementary)
1159 Ala Lilikoi Pl.
Honolulu, HI 96818
Anne Lopez Waiau District Park (Pearl City)
Aileen Wada Kaahumanu Entrance
98-1650 Kaahumanu St
Pearl City, HI 96782
Leila Kagawa Hans L’Orange Park (Waipahu)
Tish Mercado 94-1024 Waipahu St
Waipahu, HI 96797
Asing Park (Ewa)
91-1450 Renton Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
William Aila Kapolei Regional Park (Kapolei)
91-1049 Kamaaha Loop
Kapolei, HI 96707
Eddie Iinuma Mililani High School (Mililani)
Gym Parking Lot
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
Email kris@uhpa.org if you are able to help.
Breakfast with Governor Neil Abercrombie on Saturday, July 19th
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2014
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Place: Manoa Elementary School (3155 Manoa Road)
Join the Governor for breakfast featuring an entree prepared by renowned
chef Roy Yamaguchi. Other treats will be provided by the Manoa
community. Enjoy entertainment by Mona Teves on the ukulele, and
Brandon Nitta on the guitar with emcee Al Harrington.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to kris@uhpa.org or call the UHPA office at (808)593-2157.
What Goes Into a State Legislative Candidate Endorsement?
The UHPA Board of Directors has a designated Political Endorsement Committee, composed of faculty from various UH campuses, to review state legislative candidate positions and conduct interviews with candidates to formulate endorsement decisions.
It is important to note that UHPA did not make endorsements in all races.
The Political Endorsement Committee pulled no punches and asked pointed questions in different categories:
- Reinstating tenured positions
- Affordable housing for younger faculty
- Pension and healthcare contributions
- Collective bargaining rights
Click here to view a list of endorsed candidates.
Educational Seminar on Long Term Care
Dates: Saturdays – September 27 & October 25, 2014
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Royal State Insurance, Conference Room (819 S. Beretania St., Ewa side of Ward Avenue, just before HPD)
Ample free parking is available. No cost to you. Lunch & refreshments provided.
THE SEMINAR WILL COVER:
- What is long term care, the cost, and issues to consider in planning for care.
- What government programs are available.
- How long term care insurance is designed.
- Alternatives to traditional long term care insurance.
Contact Royal State Insurance at 539-1600 ext. 0 to make reservations.