KCFA BOD Meeting
Oct.16,2012
CTAHR Office, Kainaliu
Present : C. Smith, T. Butler, C. Wilson , B. Corker, M. Moss, P. Uster and L. Hanna
Absent: C. Bondera, C. Carrico
Call to Order by Pres. Smith at 4:00 PM
Aloha Coffee furnished by Paul Uster of Mokulele Farms.
Next month’s coffee by T. Butler of Paradise Found Farm
Introduction of Guests: member Kim Johnson of Left Coast Farm and Rob Curtiss, entomologist of HDOA.
Motion to approve Sept. minutes was made by ML. Moss and seconded by P. Uster. Motion passed.
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report was made by C. Wilson and seconded by T. Butler.
Motion passed.
Treasurer L. Hanna reported that new finance signers are C. Smith, K. Schweikhard and herself. Major expenses for last month were annual dues to the Hawaii Farmers Union and 2 years of GE tax payments.
OLD BUSINESS
Kim Johnson reported on the infestation of Little Fire Ants on her farm and the devastation they can and have caused. Rob Curtiss followed up with a HDOA report on the same farm. It was suggested that an informational / educational seminar be presented on this important topic.
David Case reported on the formation of the CBB Task Force Nonprofit that HDOA requested as a vehicle to receive $200,000 in state funds appropriated for CBB research and education.
Motion by L. Hanna to have David as KCFA representative on the BOD for a newly formed non-profit CBB Task Force was seconded by C. Wilson. Motion passed.
Motion was made by L. Hanna to allocate up to $500 for annual* dues for this Task force was seconded by ML Moss. Motion passed.
* Was this an annual due or one time??
Bruce Corker gave a report on the AOPA:
Geographic Identities- C.Bondera
The recent efforts of the Geographical Identity Committee are as follows:
Meeting of the American Origin Products Association (AOPA) on October 13, 2012 in Fayetteville, Arkansas was a great success. Bruce Corker, in the role of President of the Board of Directors of the group, and Colehour Bondera as a Board of Directors member were both present at the meeting. The attendance was significant, with presentations received by Christophe Malvezin of the Agricultural Counselor of the French Embassy, Sam Heitner of the Bureau of Champagne, and Katsuhiro Saka of the Agricultural Counselor of the Embassy of Japan.
Along with these presentations/discussions, there was a panel discussion by four faculty members of the University of Arkansas who all expressed academic/research/professional interest and support for products of geographical origin in the United States…
After the public meeting, AOPA held a member meeting which was attended by twelve individuals. The founding BOD voted for an initial elected BOD of nine (9) members. The groups is growing and new members represent a diversity of geography including Maine lobsters, New Mexico chilies, Ginseng, Vermont maple syrup among others.
Bruce supplemented Colehour's report by noting that the following origin producer groups sent representatives to the Fayetteville meeting: Idaho Potato Commission, Intertribal Agriculture Council, Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, Kona Coffee Farmers Association, Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, Napa Valley Vintners Association, and Maine Lobstermen's Association. The following producer groups have joined the AOPA, but were not able to send representatives to the meeting: American Shrimp Processors Association, California Dried Plum Board, Georgia Peach Council, New Mexico Native Chiles, and Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association.
NEW BUSINESS
M. Moss stated that the KCFA annual Meeting would be held on Jan. 12,2013 at the Kahalu Pavilion.
Pres. Smith encouraged all board members to review the KCFA Bylaws before the next board meeting in Nov. and make suggestions of what needs to be changed and how. KCFA Bylaws may only be changed at the Annual Meeting by the vote of the general membership.
AD HOC Committees-Report Discussion-no discussion followed
-Membership/Volunteers Report of members who have renewed or joined KCFA Sept 17, 2012 – Oct 14, 2012
ed. Note: Sorry I can’ t format this chart
All of these individuals are now paid up members until 12/31/2013. An email was sent to all of our members whose membership expires on 12/31/2012 encouraging them to renew before the end of the year. All new members joining before the end of the year are members through 12/31/2013. Louise Hanna, Membership Chair
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Pest & Disease- B. Smith
Attended with David Case, the State CBB Task Force Meeting, held in Kona on October 10, 2012- Meeting was called to form a CBB Task Force “non-profit” entity to be able accept grants and state funds for combating CBB. David Case is providing an invaluable service in aiding Wayne Katayama in its formation.
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PR/Newsletter- C. Wilson
Prepared and submitted media release asking for additional restaurants that serve 100% Kona coffee. Received 3 new ones.
Prepared and submitted media release and display ad for October 10 Political Forum
Edited October “Independent Voice”
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-Education/Grants- P. Uster
-Finance- C. Carrico/L. Hanna
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Fundraising/Social Events – M. Moss
The Cultural Festival is fast approaching and I need several volunteers for the events that KCFA participates in. The biggest days are Saturday, Nov. 3 - Coffee & Art Stroll in Holualoa and Saturday, Nov. 10 - Heritage Day at the Old Airport. The Cupping Contest will be held at the Sheraton Hotel this year and KCFA will have a table to sell our logo merchandise and coffee.
I need several farmers to donate 5 lbs of green coffee so I can roast it up and sell it at the Festival. This is a wonderful way that farmers can contribute to KCFA at a wholesale price and KCFA can reap the benefits of retail price.
The Social Committee has suggested that the Annual General Meeting be held at a different date and location than Expo. Suggestions for a different location is Kahalu'u covered area, Old Airport covered area and possibly 2-step. Possible alternative dates are Jan. 12 or 19, 2013. Hopefully a date and location will be assigned by the Oct. KCFA meeting.
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Geographic Identities- C. Bondera
The recent efforts of the Geographical Identity Committee are as follows:
Meeting of the American Origin Products Association (AOPA) on October 13, 2012 in Fayetteville, Arkansas was a great success. Bruce Corker, in the role of President of the Board of Directors of the group, and Colehour Bondera as a Board of Directors member were both present at the meeting. Further the attendance was significant, with presentations received by Christophe Malvezin of the Agricultural Counselor of the French Embassy, Sam Heitner of the Bureau of Champagne, and Katsuhiro Saka of the Agricultural Counselor of the Embassy of Japan.
Along with these presentations/discussions, there was a panel discussion by four faculty members of the University of Arkansas who all expressed academic/research/professional interest and support for products of geographical origin in the United States…
After the public meeting, AOPA held a member meeting which was attended by twelve individuals. The founding BOD voted for an initial elected BOD of nine (9) members. The groups is growing and new members represent a diversity of geography including Maine lobsters, New Mexico chiles, Ginseng, Vermont maple syrup among others.
That said, Kona coffee will continue to work with those we have been working with, and now other groups who represent the broad diversity of geographically defined products which protect the producers of such a range of products around the country (and of course the world).
Colehour Bondera will represent Kona coffee at the Slow Food Terra Madre gathering in Turin, Italy from October 25-29, 2012.
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Legislative Committee- Bruce Corker
Leg Com Report--Review of 10/10 Candidate Forum--Sandra Scarr and David Case
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Annual Meeting/Nominating/Elections- C. Smith
Christy Carrico, Paul Uster, Clare Wilson, Colehour Bondera and Bruce Corker are up for Re-Election in January. In order to plan for a smooth transition the Committee is beginning this process. Unfortunately Christy Carrico, Paul Uster and Clare Wilson will not be running again. Colehour and Bruce have not responded but we hope they will run for re-election. We are working on a potential candidate list. Any input would be welcome. Email me: [email protected]
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM
