Sierra Club Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 11am - 3pm
Kaunoa Senior Center, Spreckelsville
press release
The event is free and features annual Sierra Club Awards, a panel discussion on "Sharing the Water", special guests and a potluck lunch. Everyone is invited, whether a member or an interested member of the public.
The 2010 'Onipa'a Awardees are Prof. Dick Mayer and Jonathan Starr.
Sierra Club Maui Group 'Onipa'a Awards
are presented yearly to individuals who have remained committed and
steadfast ('Onipa'a) over many years to educate and advocate for
Maui's land, waters and people.
The Sierra Club offers the 'Onipa'a
award to express the gratitude of the community for the contributions
made by those who work tirelessly to protect the natural and cultural
treasures of Maui for future generations and advocate for community
improvements, innovative planning and efficient use of natural
resources. Because of them, Maui will continue to remain No Ka Oi.
The Malama `Aina award will be awarded to Lei'ohu Ryder. The Malama `Aina award is given to individuals who have done extraordinary volunteer work to preserve and enhance Maui.
The panel discussion will begin at noon and be followed by questions and answers.
"Sharing the Water" will be the theme of the Sierra Club's 2010 panel discussion. "Our Constitution recognizes that water is important to traditional Hawaiian agriculture and gathering practices, public water supplies and agriculture," stated Maui Sierra Club Chair, Lance Holter. "Our challenge is to find the best way we can all share our water resources." Panelists have been chosen for their expertise in sustainable agriculture, public health and traditional cultural use of water.
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