DPH Training - “I’m a Delegate, Now What?” Briefing

We will be POSTPONING the "I’m a Delegate, Now What?" virtual briefing, originally scheduled for March 13th:

Tuesday, March 31
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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DPH is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Get to know your new District Officers at their first District Meeting!

Location & Time:
Varies by District. See your new District Chairs for more info

District 1 & District 2 (combined meeting):
We invite you to our first District Meeting this Friday:
***March 20th from 4:30-5:30 pm
Ruben’s Mexican Food
336 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo Hi 96720

RSVP required so I can reserve enough space and everyone is responsible for their own tab.
My email is tinaholt808@gmail.com

District 3:
Mar 25 at 7pm:
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89604846979?pwd=tWo7ZCjLL6Cr3ak66XDvvaOt3Pjaug.1
Meeting ID: 896 0484 6979
Passcode: 571006

District 4:
March 25 at 5:30 pm
in the old Akebono lot in the heart of Pahoa at the following address:
15-2942 Pāhoa Village Road. 

District 5:
Please email your District Chair and Secretary for more information: lmklungness@gmail.com & gretchenklungness@gmail.com

District 6:
March 25th, from 6-7.30pm
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/oqf-nwhj-ntx

District 7:
Sometime in April.
Please email your District Chair for more information: WilliamChemnick@gmail.com

District 8:
Saturday, March 28, 4 p.m.
Waimea Nature Park Pavilion (Ulu La’au) Behind Canada-France Bldg.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1XZLrUEarJxKHyH97

All registered Democrats residing in each district are welcome to attend and participate.

Email your respective District Chair for a direct calendar invite reminder.

Youʻre invited to participate in the Hawaiʻi County Democrats Pre-Convention in Hilo.  At this biennial gathering, weʻll discuss and debate Resolutions that have been submitted, proposed changes to our County Platform and also Convention Rules. 

Location:
HGEA Union Hall, 495 Manono St., Hilo

Box lunches provided*

*Please RSVP to our county chair, Charlie, so we know how many lunches to order.
hawaiicountychair@hawaiidemocrats.org

Platform - Please click this link to see the proposed platform: DRAFT PLATFORM 2026, and this link to see the changes from the 2024 platform: DRAFT PLATFORM 2026 SHOWING CHANGES.  Mahalo to our Platform Committee Co-Chairs Noelle Lindenmann and Shannon Matson for their excellent work.

Resolutions - The proposed resolutions will be emailed on Thursday, March 19 so that you can review them before the meeting.  Our Resolutions Committee Chair Sunita Przewlocki and her committee are continuing their work to prepare them.

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder: TinaMarieEven@gmail.com

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER // DPH Virtual Training - NEW District Chair Training + Orientation

Date and Time:
TBA

Check DPH website for updates:
https://www.hawaiidemocrats.org/events

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At these meetings, each District will choose their officers and convention delegates.  Here are the meeting locations for each district - please note, times for each district vary:

District 1 – Wendy Botelho, Chair
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Island of Hawaiʻi YMCA
300 W Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720

District 2 – Tina Holt, Chair
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wailoa State Park, Pavilion 3
799 Piilani St, Hilo HI 96720

District 3 – Shannon Matson, Chair
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Keaʻau Community Center
16-186 Pili Mua St, Keaau, HI 96749

District 4 – Renee Rabb, Chair
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts & Science
15-1397 Homestead Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778

District 5 – Mike Klungness, Chair
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Keaʻau Community Center
16-186 Pili Mua St, Keaau, HI 96749

(District 6, 7, & 8 will be a combined meeting)
District 6 – Ilihia Gionson, Chair
District 7 – Liam Chemnick, Chair
District 8 – Frank Even, Chair
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
West Hawaiʻi Civic Center - Bldg G
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

All registered Democrats residing in Hawai‘i County are welcome to attend and observe our committee meetings. While only elected HCC members may vote on official business, we encourage broader participation to stay informed, build community, and engage in the work of our party.

If you have a topic you'd like raised or considered for the agenda, please reach out to your respective District Chair in advance of the meeting.

West Hawaiʻi Civic Center - Bldg G
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82507627561?pwd=aP0QRlsZV9hIvnHFITbXmB0lM1yRRk.1

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder: TinaMarieEven@gmail.com

All registered Democrats residing in Hawai‘i County are welcome to attend and observe our committee meetings. While only elected HCC members may vote on official business, we encourage broader participation to stay informed, build community, and engage in the work of our party.

Aloha HCC Members,

I've called a special Zoom meeting of the Hawaiʻi County Committee, with the purpose of electing another At-Large Representative to the State Central Committee (SCC).  This is to fill a vacancy created when DPH removed a member for non-attendance.

The meeting will be short, with just this one item on the agenda.  However, we need a quorum in order to conduct business, so please join us that evening.  Weʻre required to fill the vacancy within 45 days (by Dec 25th), otherwise the SCC chooses someone for the position. Itʻs preferable for us to choose our own representative.

We are fortunate to have two party members interested in filling this role.  The nominees are Tina Marie Even and Brigitte Crawford.  Their bios and photos are linked here:

Bio & Photo_Brigitte Crawford.pdf

Bio & Photo_Tina Marie Even.pdf

They'll each have an opportunity to speak at the meeting, and then we'll hold a vote.

Date:  Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time:  6:00pm
Place:  Zoom meeting, please use the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86001929697?pwd=B8LaU8b8dh62ZH8aQZd1HqqPqE5lhY.1

Mahalo,
Charlie

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder: TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

All registered Democrats residing in Hawai‘i County are welcome to attend and contribute.

Come to discuss and present input for the 2026 budget.

Date:  Thursday, December 16, 2025
Time:  6:00pm
Place:  Zoom meeting, please use the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85235208967?pwd=SAKGbbacu07FNwoYkpFTq993DtVDwi.1

Mahalo,
Vivian Toellner
Treasurer

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder: TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

All registered Democrats residing in Hawai‘i County are welcome to attend and observe our committee meetings. While only elected HCC members may vote on official business, we encourage broader participation to stay informed, build community, and engage in the work of our party.

If you have a topic you'd like raised or considered for the agenda, please reach out to your respective District Chair in advance of the meeting.

ILWU Hall
100 W. Lanikaula St.
Hilo, Hawaii

Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88432290285?pwd=XgaNo8XVxprz61gcpPILmK9iEhSPy8.1

Meeting ID: 884 3229 0285
Passcode: july4

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder:
TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

The purpose of this meeting will be to elect an At-Large SCC Representative.  This is to fill a vacancy.

Date:  Monday, October 27, 2025

Time:  6:30pm

Place:  Zoom meeting, please use the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89825625412?pwd=d9ZtPWqiZKbEfU8XXbz6IBwBImFiMm.1

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder:
TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

Location:

The Arc of Hilo
1099 Waianuenue Ave.
Hilo, HI 96720-2019

Tickets on Sale Now!

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/banquet.tickets

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder:
TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

All registered Democrats residing in Hawai‘i County are welcome to attend and observe our committee meetings. While only elected HCC members may vote on official business, we encourage broader participation to stay informed, build community, and engage in the work of our party.

If you have a topic you'd like raised or considered for the agenda, please reach out to your respective District Chair in advance of the meeting.

Location:

In Person:
West Hawaiʻi Civic Center - Bldg B, 2nd Floor
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

On Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85073950049?pwd=KLr6DIj8p6gghdLxYLL18mXBFH4z0j.1

Meeting ID: 850 7395 0049
Passcode: 635876

Email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite reminder:
TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

This meeting is open to all Officers, District Leaders, SCC Reps, and anyone interested in learning about our work.

No official votes or decisions will be made on any official matters, as this is an educational outreach session.

We’ll provide an overview of the HCC’s mission, goals, committees, planning processes, meeting procedures, etc. 

Feel free to bring any questions about your role, responsibilities, timelines, or as a member of our community, anything you'd like clarified.

Our Chair, Charles, has provided an Agenda:

Agenda

- Introduction/goals for this meeting
- Governing documents
- Basic structure of the party
- Questions & answers
- Adjourn

Please feel free to promote this event within your district and invite anyone interested in learning about Hawai'i County Democrats. 

Space is limited. Please email Tina Marie, Assistant Secretary for a direct calendar invite:
TinaMarie@HiCoDems.com

Conference Room 016 & Videoconference
State Capitol
415 South Beretania Street

Informational Briefing on the Rule of Law The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss the rule of law. The World Justice Project defines the rule of law as "a durable system of laws, institutions, norms, and community commitment that delivers four universal principles: accountability, just law, open government, and accessible and impartial justice." Recent presidential executive orders and policies raise questions about whether the current Administration is following federal law. This informational briefing will examine that question and what effect federal government actions are having on Hawaiʻi residents.

See PDF from Hawaii State Legislature for more information.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/Session2025/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_07-31-25_INFO_.PDF

Limited-purpose ExCom meeting to be held on Zoom to discuss two spending proposals: 1. Sponsorship of the DPH Gala. 2. Partnership with Indivisible for a rally in Kailua-Kona.

All County Party members welcome though only elected HCC members may vote.

In-person attendance preferred.

Please check back for the agenda and email HCC Secretary Pam Hicks if you need Zoom link: hawaiicounty@hawaiidemocrats.org

All County Party members welcome though only elected HCC members may vote.

In-person attendance preferred.

Please check back for the agenda and email HCC Secretary Gretchen Klungness if you need Zoom link: Gretchen12447@hotmail.com.

This is one of the longest running rallies to support our Democratic Party values, platform and Candidates! All Democratic Candidates in the coming Primary Election invited. Please chec back to confirm times and more details or contact your District Chair. All invited to mass signwaving before the rally begins!

THE PARTY IS HAVING A PARTY!

The Hawaii County Democrats are having A party at the Old Airport Pavilion from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on the 4th of July and everyone is invited.

Come and dance to live music by Retroactive, meet your candidates and local leaders,  free hot dogs and potluck picnic, door prizes. all before the parade and fireworks!

All Democratic candidates in the coming Primary Election are invited to participate to meet with voters! Great conversation and good fun! Please join us.

All County Party members welcome though only elected HCC members may vote.

In-person attendance preferred.

Please check back for the agenda and email HCC Secretary Gretchen Klungness if you need Zoom link: Gretchen12447@hotmail.com

Virtual Meeting.

Delegates and alternates were elected at the March 6, 2024 Biennial Elections and vacancies will be filled at district council meetings on or about april 2. To learn more about how to become a delegate, contact your district chair.

There is a $50 registration fee for the APril 27 Convention that must be pre-paid - no walk in registration.

Each District has the opportunity to award full scholarships to 2 District members. Please reach out to your district chair.