2011-2013 Community Action Committee

HGEA members are a vital part of these islands we call home. Whether it is as a soccer coach, youth group leader, church official or charity volunteer, members donate their time, energy and skills to improve everyone's quality of life. To demonstrate its commitment to the community, HGEA has established a Committee on Community Action that plans activities and events, and encourages members to participate. This program improves the union's visibility in the community and increases the public's understanding of and support for HGEA.

HGEA members participate in various community events and activities throughout the state including:

HAWAII

• West Hawaii Adopt-a-Highway (June 2012)
• Patriotic Caroling at Okutsu Veterans' Home (May 2012)
• Special Olympics (April 2012)
• West Hawaii Adopt-a-Highway (March 2012)
• American Heart Association's Heart Walk (February 25, 2012)
• West Hawaii Adopt-a-highway (January 2012)
• Senior Center New Year gift project (January 2012)
• Christmas Caroling (December 2011)
• Salvation Army Bell Ringing (December 2011)
• West Hawaii Veteran's Cemetery Celebration (November 11, 2011)
• Alzheimer's Walk (October 15, 2011)

KAUAI

• Relay for Life (May 5, 2012)
• Adopt-a-Highway (April 14, 2012)
• Kokee Clean Up (March 2012)
• Relay for Life Rummage Sale (February 2012)
• Adopt-a-Highway (January 14, 2012)
• Festival of Light Parade (December 2, 2011)
• Kokee Cleanup (October 2011)
• Adopt-a-Highway (October 8, 2012)

MAUI

• American Cancer Society Relay for Life (June 30, 2012)
• Stamp out Hunger (with National Letter Carriers) (May 2012)
• American Red Cross - "Hats Off" (March 31, 2012)
• Martin Luther King March (January 16, 2012)
• Christmas Caroling (December 2011)
• Artificial Christmas Tree - Ornament making (December 2011)
• Food bank - Maui United Way (November 2011)
• Gravesite Cleanup - Waiehu (October 2011)
• Silversword Planting (October 2011)

OAHU

• 19th Annual Children & Youth Day at the State Capitol (October 6-7, 2012)
• Festival of Giving at Ward Center, Fundraiser for Relay For Life (November 2-4, 2012)
• Santa for Seniors: Christmas Wish List (November 10, 2012)
• Lanakila Meals on Wheels (December 25, 2012)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade (January 21, 2013)
• Sanctuary Ocean Count, Whale Watch (February 23, 2013)
• City & County Concrete Jungle (March 16, 2013)
• UH Relay for Life (April 13, 2013)
• UH Pacific Rim Conference (April 29-30, 2013)
• National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive (May 11, 2013)
• Pride Parade (June 2013)

How can I participate?

It is fun to participate in HGEA's community action events. You are with fellow members who, like yourself, believe in doing something to improve the quality of life in your community. And afterward, you feel good that you made a difference! To learn about our many activities or to volunteer, please contact your local HGEA office.