Scholarship and Financial Aid Grants
The Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club raises funds annually to provide scholarship and financial aid grants to deserving students, primarily on Windward O`ahu.
The scholarships are open to anyone, with preference given to students of Native Hawaiian ancestry residing in the areas from Kane`ohe to Kualoa.
Scholarship applications are generally available each Spring and awarded in Summer. For more information, contact us. Click to download 2012-13 Scholarship Application form. Tours of Historic Sites and Cultural Areas
Tours are provided in conjunction with the Ko`olau Foundation, and are offered for a nominal donation to help defray the cost of materials. Some of the tours include:
Na Wahi Pana o Kane`ohe (4 hours)
Likeke Trail (2 hours)
Nu`uanu Pali/Kane`ohe overview (one hour)
Waihe`e Ahupua`a (two hours)
Moku o Lo`e (Coconut Island) (3 hours)
Lulumahu Valley (two hours)
Makaha Valley (8 hours)
The civic club does not provide transportation, and all participants will be required to sign waiver of liability forms before participating in any tours.
Cultural Consultations
The civic club offers consultations to any in need of advice or assistance with questions regarding cultural or historic preservation matters in the communities from Kane`ohe to Kualoa. There is no charge for this assistance, but donations are always welcomed to sustain our cultural education program.
Lectures / Presentations
The club can provide lecturers or presentations on the history of Ko`olaupoko, historic sites, or cultural practices of Native Hawaiians, upon request and availability of speakers.
Choral Singing
NEW! Former Royal Hawaiian Bandmaster Aaron Mahi, a member of our club, is directing our choral singing every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the civic club office, suite 209, 46-005 Kawa St. (across from Koa House Restaurant on Kahuhipa). You do not have to join the club to participate, and the singing is open to everyone. E komo mai...come join us!
Volunteer Service Opportunities
Trail Maintenance and Tour Support
Assist with caring for trails used by the club for cultural tours; assist, as needed, with escorting tours to various cultural sites and on hiking trails. Contact Mahealani at 226-4195 or via email:
malamapono@aol.com
Mahuahua Ai o Hoi - He`eia Lo`i Restoration Project
Assist with clearing brush at He`eia wetlands, planting, stream-cleaning, etc. Contact: Brad Wong via email at:
wong.bkaaleleo@gmail.com
Fundraising Activities
Provide assistance with cashiering, counter service, cooking, setup, etc., at our fundraising food booths and other activities, such as the annual garage sale, etc. Contact the Ko`olaupoko HCC office at 235-8111 or via email:
malamapono@aol.com
Membership Support
Assist membership committee with database management; assist at general meetings by setting up tables, coordinating pa`ina (potluck), making sure juice and paper goods are ready, doing cleanup at end of meetings. Contact: Kona Pelekai at 218-2319 or via email:
pelejr03@hotmail.com.
Office Clerical Support
Flexible hours helping in the civic club office, answering phones, sorting and filing documents and other papers, etc. Contact: Mahealani at 226-4195 or via email:
malamapono@aol.com
Grant Support
Assist with writing or implementing grants for civic club projects, varied tasks. Contact: Mahealani at 226-4195 or via email:
malamapono@aol.com
General Support
Volunteer to chair one of our many standing committees or special committees; we are seeking a chair for our annual Christmas dinner, which will honor distinguished kama`aina and feature a silent auction to benefit our scholarship fund. Contact Mahealani at 226-4195 or via email:
malamapono@aol.com
