Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Kona International Airport Administration Offices Training Room from 1:30 to 3 p.m. To join the organization or for more information, visit www.gahawaii.org, e-mail info@gahawaii.org or call Todd Holdcroft
Credit union celebrating its 70th anniversary
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union kicks off a 70th anniversary celebration on Thursday with its annual Market Day sale, chock-full of homegrown and homemade crafts and produce.
Established on Oct. 16, 1936, the credit union has grown from 10 coffee farmers in a tiny Kealakekua office into five branches with a membership of more than 33,000.
Credit union members and the public can join the celebration and have birthday cake at its branches. Members are encouraged to bring in old photos, mementos and stories for the credit union’s online “Celebrating Memories” Web page.
The Market Day offers a holiday shopping opportunity featuring crafts as well as fresh produce, plants and baked goods. Proceeds from Market Day will benefit the credit union’s designated charity — the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of West Hawaii.
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union’s Kailua-Kona, Kaloko and Kealakekua branches will hold their Market Day and anniversary celebration kickoff Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Kailua-Kona and Kealakekua and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Kaloko. The Kohala branch will hold its Market Day and anniversary celebration kickoff Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kona Brewing Co. earns Kuleana Green status
Kona Brewing Co. recently was recognized for its commitment to social and environmental responsibilities by earning Kuleana Green status from the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber’s Kuleana Green Business Program promotes ethical business practices and environmental stewardship among chamber members and throughout Hawaii. Program members must understand their kuleana (right and responsibility) to generate profits as well as positive impacts in their social and natural environments. They are recognized for setting high standards of integrity, commitment and respect in their engagement with employees, customers, community and environment.
General Aviation Council forms on the Big Island
The Hawaii County General Aviation Council is a group of concerned Big Island citizens committed to creating a positive and healthy environment for all aspects of general aviation in the Big Island community.
Its current membership is large and expanding and includes: Mokulele Airlines, Bradley Pacific Aviation, Air Service Hawaii, Big Island Air, K&S Helicopters Inc., Above It All Inc., Mauna Loa Helicopters, Tropicbird Flight Service, Aero Sleek, Douglas Aircraft, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1191 and members of the public.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Kona International Airport Administration Offices Training Room from 1:30 to 3 p.m. To join the organization or for more information, visit www.gahawaii.org, e-mail info@gahawaii.org or call Todd Holdcroft at 937-3881.
