Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 8, 1 August 2006 — Preservation council [ARTICLE]

Preservation council

OHA is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy for the Maui member of its advisory body on historic preservation and cultural eonservation. The mission of the Native Hawaiian Historic Preservation Council (NHHPC) is "to improve the quality of life and ensure the cultural identity of Native Hawaiians by preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian cultural and historic resources, and empowering all Hawaiians to participate in the stewardship of these properties, traditions, practices and values." Members are chosen to assure a broad and balanced geographical representation of professional and cultural disciplines involved with historic preservation. Members serve without compensation, but travel expenses are covered by OHA. The council's monthly meetings are usually held at OHA's Honolulu office on the fourth Monday of eaeh month. To request an NHHPC application or for further information, eall 808-243-5219 (Maui office) or Apolei Bargamento at 594-1961 (O'ahu office). Completed applications must be postmarked by Aug. 21.