Present:
Linda Colburn, Rochelle Gregson, Gary Honda, Michael Masuda, Lurline McGregor, Alan Pollock

Absent:
William Kaneko, Ron Rex

Board Chair Rochelle Gregson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Public Comment
1. Lisa DeLong
2. Charles Stephens
3. Libette Garcia
4. Carol Philips
5. Tione Pulotu
6. Margaret Torigoe
7. Bill Wallace
8. Suaki Livai

Approval of April 30th 2003 Minutes.
The Board unanimously approved the April 30th 2003 minutes.

Reports

Chairs Report:
Board Chair Rochelle Gregson stated that the Board is committed to fulfilling both purposes of the First Amendment, i.e. individual autonomous speech and providing a marketplace for ideas.

Rochelle asked the Board to adopt the Board Resolution that incorporates both aspects and that ‘Olelo’s staff develop a plan and a budget that reflects the philosophy and the commitment to move forward with the Board Resolution.

The Board unanimously accepted the Board Resolution

President’s Report
Lurline McGregor reported to the Board that the Palolo Satellite Center will be opening in August at Jarrett Intermediate School in Palolo Valley. ‘Olelo completed a very comprehensive search in selecting the location of the new satellite center and concluded that Palolo has high number of people who are underserved within ‘Olelo’s profile of users, which is based on Oahu statistics. The grand opening will be in September.

Finance Committee
Finance Committee Chair Michael Masuda reported to the Board that the Finance Committee met. Howard Hanada from Grant Thornton presented the 2002 Financial Audit to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee approved the audit.

Mike also reported that the committee reviewed and discussed the Annual Tax Return, the Financial Statements through May 31st 2003 and various options available for ‘Olelo Sweep account. Due to the low interest rate options, the Finance Committee decided no changes are necessary at this time.

Mike asked the Board to approve the 2002 Financial Audit.

The Board unanimously approved the 2002 Financial Audit.

Program Committee
Program Committee Chair Gary Honda reported that the Program Committee and ASAC Committee met at a retreat. It was agreed that the mission of ASAC would be to preserve, promote and enhance ‘Olelo’s mission. The mission was approved at the last Program and ASAC Committee Meeting.

Gary also reported that the ASAC and Program Committee agreed to extend the nomination deadline for the ASAC elections until July 23rd 2003. Currently there are 13 candidates running for positions on the ASAC Committee.

Gary asked that the presentation of the description of ASAC be postponed and reviewed by the Executive Committee.

Nomination Committee
Board Chair Rochelle Gregson reported to the Board that there are a number of board positions that will be opening up at the end of the year. She was going to appoint a nominating committee as required by ‘Olelo’s bylaws. However, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is currently in the process of having public comment on a draft of plans that would touch on the Board appointment process and asked ‘Olelo to defer decision making and appointment on the Nominating Committee until the DCCA has an opportunity to present ‘Olelo with alternatives.

By-Law Revisions
Tabled until next board meeting due to the lack of quorum.

Adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Gary Honda, Secretary

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