2020 Annual General Membership Meeting
Notice to KCFA Members
Kona Coffee Farmers Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of Directors will be Sunday, January 26 at the Honaunau Rodeo Grounds, beginning at 11:00 am. This will be a potluck luncheon followed by our AGM business meeting. All KCFA members are encouraged to attend, socialize, and vote.
Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kcfa-annual-general-meeting-tickets-87202459905
On the agenda is a Bylaw change. Because of timing, the board has not yet voted on whether they support or oppose this change. The current Bylaws (login first to view here) technically allow non-voting members (non-farmers) to serve on the board. The proposed change removes that:
Section 2: Nonvoting Members
2. 1. Associate Members: Individuals who support 100% Kona coffee and the objectives of the KCFA. Associate members may be located in any state or region of the world. Associate members may attend all meetings and may participate in events of the organization. Associate members may not hold office serve on the Board of Directors.
2. 2. Supporting Members Individuals and Organizations that support 100% Kona coffee and the objectives of KCFA may join as a Supporting Members. Supporting members may be located in any state or region of the world. Supporting members may attend all meetings and may participate in events of the organization. Supporting members may hold office serve on the Board of Directors.
2. 3. Honorary Members Individual and organizations that contribute to the objectives of KCFA may be awarded Honorary Memberships, in recognition of their contributions. Honorary Members may not hold office serve on the Board of Directors.