Minutes—September 21, 2010 Board Meeting
KCFA Board Meeting held at Yano hall. Call to order by President, Bruce Corker at 4 p.m. Sept. 21, 2010
Members present: Bruce Corker, Michelle Joven, Mary Lake, Deb Sims, Mary Lou Moss, Kathy Wood, Colehour Bondera, Ray Anders, Jason Stith, Joanie Rowe
Joanie Rowe of Rowesview Farm introduced Roy Sendelli, new owner
Minutes from August board meeting approved by board
Treasurer’s report also approved by board
Bruce reported on the 10 a.m. (September 13) meeting with the Legislators, CTAR, USDA, HDOA held before the open meeting at Greenwell’s that took place at 2p.m. KCFA opinion is that the CBB was brought in by the importing of green coffee and we are still looking for a ban on the importation of green coffee beans into the Sate.
Bruce also reported on a TAAF Petition (TAAF=Trade Adjustment Assistance to Farmers). Hawaii is piggy backing on Puerto Rico’s petition. Bruce sent in the application to USDA in July to be added to Puerto Rico.
Colehour Bondera reported on his plans for participation in the Terre Madre/Slow Food conference in Italy. Separate but adjoining the Terre Madre conference is the Salon del Gusto public food fair. Colehour will be accepting an Award being presented to the Kona Coffee Farmers Association by Salon del Gusto while he is attending in Italy. Also applying for “Presidia” designation for 100% Kona Coffee. He will be coming back Nov. 4 and will need display equipment to show & tell these accomplishments and awards at our Kona Coffee Festival. Contact Colehour or Cea Smith as to any volunteer help or display equipment you may have to help display all the info he will be bringing back.
Debbie Donald – [email protected] gave a presentation on coffee label Hawaiian style shirts. Email is forthcoming from Mary Lou Moss giving all the particulars to all farm members on being included in this offer.
Legislative Report – Bruce recapped about the questionnaire sent to all candidates to remain on the KCFA website thru the Nov. 2 election. Chair of the Ag Dept. will be nominated by the newly elected administration. Get any recommendations to Bruce for KCFA to include to newly elected officials.
Events Report - Mary Lou Moss states that our annual KCFA is quickly approaching and please, please contact her to volunteer to put on this special event. Oct. 6 there is to be a Coffee Talk on the CBB here at Yano Hall.
Bruce introduced a resolution calling for the resignation of HDOA chair. After much discussion on the pros and cons of this resolution a vote was called. Resolution failed by a 5-4 vote of all board members present.
Old Business – suggested that the Coffee Shack and Club Fit be added to the Restaurant Honor Roll. Board spoke of requesting that all Honor Roll honorees only serve 100% Kona Coffee and that the join KCFA as supporting members.
Meeting adjourned 6p.m.
Respectfully submitted by, Mary Lake, acting secretary
