Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy

“A draft copy of form 990 is provided to all members of the board of directors as well as the fiscal officer and executive director. The draft form 990 is reviewed by the board fo directors and approved for submission. Authority to approve, sign, and submit form 990 is delegated to the fiscal officer and executive director.”

“A board member may feel that he, she or another board member may have actual or perceived conflict of interest regarding any one or more topics of discussion (via email, conference call, or in person) and/or decision discussion and/or decisiion-making. Otherwise, a decision will be reached by all other board members, prior to the agenda item(s) deemed to be of actual or perceived conflict with the board member(s) in question, as to making. In such case, any board member(s) should be excused from discussion and/or decision making for thise (these) agenca item(s).”

“Compensation process for top official compensation is based on market research. Data from labor and wage statistics from at least three sources is gathered and given to the board of directors who reviews employee performance and makes compensation change determinations. This process occurs yearly as part of producing the yearly budget.”

“Compensation process for top official compensation is based on market research. Data from labor and wage statistics from at least three sources is gathered and given to the executive director who reviews employee performance and makes compensation change determination with final review and approval from the board of directors. This process occurs yearly as part of producing the yearly budget.”

“Documents available to the public upon request. Contact information for the organization is public on the organization's website.”

“Fest pac program - in 2024, hawaii was selected (first time) to host the 13th festival of the pacific arts & culture, which is held every 4 years. Delegates from 23 pacific island countries were invited to attend. The theme was hooulu lahui - regenerating oceania. The festival of pacific arts & culture (festpac) is the world's largest celebration of indigenous pacific islanders. The south pacific commission (now the pacific community - spc) launched this dynamic showcase of arts and culture in 1972 to halt the erosion of traditional practices through ongoing cultural exchange. It is a vibrant and culturally enriching event celebrating the unique traditions, artistry, and diverse cultures of the pacific region. Festpac serves as a platform for pacific island nations to showcase their rich heritage and artistic talents. Kanehunamoku voyaging academy organized and implemented the waa village at kualoa regional park/hakipuu for the duration of the festival. 17 canoes from various island nations, as well as hawaii, participated to share their traditional voyaging knowledge and culture with other festival participants and the public. Cook islands, tahiti, aotearoa, and the marshall island canoes were present at the event.”

“Ku i ka mana - ku i ka mana is a program of depth designed to nurture contemporary students of wa'a culture who are cognizant of their place and kuleana as torch-bearers in an important aspect of the unfolding hawaiian renaissance. Ku i ka mana is currently refined for grade 9 students at halau ku mana public charter school where captain and crew visit on a weekly basis for the entire school year.”