Labor Liaison in the Community
February 2015
“The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have.”
- Leonard Nimoy.
KAKO’O I NA KEIKI: SLIPPER DRIVE
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015
The first keiki initiative of 2015 is about to kickoff next month and we need your kokua! The Slipper Drive is an essential need in
our DOE Schools due to many keiki coming to school barefoot, wearing partially broken or inadequate footwear or breaking their
slippers during school hours. This is where slipper donations from our community make a difference for keiki.
Annually a school survey is distributed to the DOE Public Elementary Schools on Hawaii Island accessing the need of their
academic community and slippers was a commonality as a top need amongst the schools. As a recognized top need we are
continuing the slipper drive initiative to fundraise brand new pairs of slippers from our community as well as purchasing additional
pairs of slippers to give back to our keiki.
In 2014 100% of all DOE Public Elementary Schools on Hawaii Island received brand new pairs of slippers donated by our
sponsors and community members. Schools received anywhere
between 50 to 90 pairs of slippers based on population size
and critical need. 1,000 pairs of brand new slippers were
collected island-wide last year and we want to achieve beyond
that number! But we can’t do it without your help!
This year our goal is to raise 1,500 pairs of slippers
from the community! This goal will allow us to increase the
amount of slippers donated to the schools to help keiki-in-need.
BELOW: The 2014 Slipper Drive
Live Remote Collection with KAPA Radio at KTA Puainako.
AFLCIO Community Services Program
Labor Participation
76 Kea’a Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
P (808) 969-3236 / F (808) 935-2553
www.facebook.com/AFLCIOHawaiiCmmtySVC
Labor Liaison in the Community
February 2015
CALENDAR
AFL-CIO LCS Program
UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer Opportunities
 March 16, 2015
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Soup Kitchen, Clem Akina
Park, Hilo, 5:00 PM to
6:00PM. Serving homeless,
low income individuals.
Looking for meal servers.
April 20, 2015
Soup Kitchen, Clem Akina
Park, Hilo, 5:00 PM to
6:00PM. Serving homeless,
low income individuals.
Looking for meal servers.
April 25, 2015
East Hawaii Special Olympics
Set Up. Keaau High School
Track, 6:00AM to 7:30AM
Looking for able bodies to set
up tents, banners, podiums.
April 25, 2015
Labor of Love: Give Back
Project. Mountain View
Elementary School
Looking for able bodies to paint,
painting sidewalks, light yard
work, cleaning campus, replace
sports equipment.
May 9, 2015
NALC Food Drive
Looking for volunteers to lift,
sorts canned goods.
LABOR OF LOVE: Give Back Project
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY, APRIL 25, 2015
The Labor of Love is a statewide Give Back Project that targets a school to
receive a campus beautification. This year Hawaii Island’s own Mountain View
Elementary has been selected to be the 2014-2015 Labor of Love recipient
and the scheduled Give Back day will be April 25, 2015.
We are looking for labor volunteers to join us in giving back to the community
and beautifying Mountain View Elementary. Volunteers will be assisting in
painting areas of the campus, replacing sports equipments in the covered court
and some light yard maintenance.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Labor of Love,
please contact your union business agent for more information or contact
AFLCIO LCS Liaison: Kelcie, 808-969-3236.
ABOVE: Soup Kitchen preparation team: Robert Ahia, Kelcie Kohara & Angela Coltes
SOUP KITCHEN: FEBRUARY 16, 2015
The AFL-CIO LCS Team came together on Presidents’ Day to create a
delicious meal for those-in-need in our community. HGEA AFSCME 152
Retiree, Robert Ahia alongside a core group of LCS Volunteers prepared baked
chicken, gravy, rice and fresh apple slices. This meal directly served over 80
individuals who were in need of a hot meal.
Labor Liaison in the Community
February 2015
ABOVE: Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, Hershey’s Inc. employees during a check presentation to Hawaii Island United Way on February 20, 2015.
MAUNA LOA MACADAMIA NUT CORPORATION, HERSHEYS INC.
CHECK PRESENTATION TO HAWAII ISLAND UNITED WAY
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Mahalo Nui Loa to the generous employees of Mauna Loa Mac Nut, Brothers and Sisters of ILWU and Hershey’s Inc. for your big
donation to Hawaii Island United Way! An amazing total of $27,623.00 was donated to the HIUW Campaign, an increase
from the previous year! Thank you for your gift, it will make a difference for many in our community!
AFL-CIO LCS FOOD PANTRY: THE STATISTICS
2015 Union Members Directly Served
with food boxes and/or other services (YTD):
28 Brothers & Sisters
2014 Union Members Directly Served: 67 Brothers & Sisters
Non-union Members Directly Served: 16 Individuals
2013 Union Members Directly Served: 45 Brothers & Sisters
NEW FACES IN THE OFFICE
HAWAII ISLAND UNITED WAY’S STAFF
HIUW welcomes aboard new staff and team members:
Cheryl Holland (Office Coordinator), Celeste Perry
(Organizational Support), Gail Takaki (Interim,
Resource Development Director), Shirley Teague
(Interim, Chief Finance Officer) and Sasha Payao.
Labor Liaison in the Community
February 2015
HIUW CAMPAIGN: HIKI NO!
Hawaii Island United Way’s Campaign is still ongoing with companies and organizations island-wide. The HIUW Campaign will be
doing one last push at the end of March with a “hiki no, can do” attitude. Can you spare $1.00 for every member in your
household? Hiki no! Of course you can! On March 28th HIUW will send out a “Hiki No” Challenge to members of the
community to donate a $1.00 for every member in their household!
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: LASAGNA CUPCAKES
PREP TIME: 15 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN
SERVINGS: 12
INGREDIENTS:
 1/3 LB Ground Beef
 Salt and Pepper to taste
 24 Wonton Wrappers
 1 ¾ Cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
 1 ¾ Cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
 ¾ Cup Ricotta Cheese
 1 Cup Pasta Sauce
 Basil (garnish, optional)
COMPANY NAME HERE
DIRECTIONS:
Street Address
Suite 555
 Preheat
ovent to 375° F. Spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray
City, State 55555
 Brown beef and season with salt and pepper. Drain.
 Cut wonton wrappers into circle shapes (about 2 ¼ inches) using a biscuit cutter or the top of a drinking glass. You can
cut several at a time.
Note: for a more rustic look, no cutting necessary.
 Reserve ¾ cup parmesan cheese and ¾ cup mozzarella cheese for the top of your cupcakes. Start layering your lasgna
cupcakes. Begin with a wonton wrapper and press it into the bottom of each muffin tin. Sprinkle a little parmesan
cheese, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese in each. Top with little meat and pasta sauce.
 Repeat layers again (Wonton, Parmesan, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Pasta Sauce with meat). Top with reserved parmesan
and mozzarella cheeses.
 Bake for 18-20 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. To remove from pan
use a knife to loosen edges then pop lasagna out. Garnish with basil (optional).