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KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION MEETING

Kaimuki High School Library

May 13, 2003

Present:            Marian Chun                Mike Takamoto

                        Jan Heiser                    Wayne Tanna

Dennis Manalili             Anne Torige

Reggie Minn                 Ricky Tumacder

Steve Nakashima          Lynn Yamauchi

David Omoto               Dale Yashiki

Gary Skinner               

1.     MEETING MINUTES:

            None.

2.     COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLICITY/PUBLIC AWARNESS COMMITTEE:

            Co-Chair Jean Motoyama is unable to assist in committee work for a while due to a health condition.  David Omoto has been working on developing a flyer.  Jan will attempt to clean up existing photos of Foundation events to post on the website.  The committee will continue to work on developing a flyer. 

            DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE:

            A motion was made and seconded to allow the Foundation’s Board members to secure an expedited approval of a proposed expenditure of up to $500.00 via phone or e-mail polling.  Motion carried unanimously. 

            A motion was made and seconded to reaffirm the expenditure of $200.00 donated by the Foundation to the 3 Rs Project, which was originally approved via e-mail poll of the Directors.  Motion carried unanimously. 

3.     OLD BUSINESS:

            A.        COMPUTER PROJECT:

            Anne reported that the lab is completed but requires air conditioners.  The PTA will be donating one.  The school will continue to look for sources of funding for more air conditioners.  Marian Chun may be donating one in her sister’s (Dorothy’s) memory.

            B.         DISPLAY CASE:

            Ricky Tumacder has attempted to estimate the cost of the display case project, and thinks he can build the case for less than $2000 per case, based on using mahogany or oak.  Lowell Cambra is willing to allow Ricky to use the shop equipment.  A motion was made and seconded to approval expending up to $5000 on the glass display case for the wood work of Stewart Medeiros.  After discussion, motion carried unanimously.  Dennis Manalili volunteered to be responsible for covering the cost of a third case and will provide a formal request to the Board of Directors for assistance with the display case. 

4.     NEW BUSINESS

            A.        ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AMENDMENTS:

            Wayne reported on the change to the state law addressing the duty of care required by non-compensated Board members of not-for-profit organizations.  HRS 414D-182 is the new law which relieves individual directors from individual liability and evaluates actions using a good faith standard.  Wayne submitted suggested language to amend our existing Articles of Incorporation.  Steve will prepare a new draft of the Articles and circulate it for approval.  Amendments to the Articles require 2/3 of quorum to pass.  He will also look into D&O insurance.

            B.         ALUMNI MENTORS

            It was suggested that the Foundation create a database of alumni in various professions.  The Foundation could also co-sponsor activities with alumni.  For example, alumni could adopt sections of the school for improvement, like the adopt a highway program.

            C.        NEXT FUNDRAISING PROJECT

            The following were suggested for the next fundraising project(s):

            Wall of Fame

            Silent Auction

            Use of website

            Banner at the front of the school

            Get students involved in selling tickets and performing

            Reconsider use of Gwen’s services, the cafeteria and the auditorium

            It was agreed that Anne will assist in identifying a date for the next fundraiser – in January, 2004.

5.     NEXT MEETING

            The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

Dale Yashiki, Secretary