OHCRA COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEES

-COMMITTEE NAME

-CHAIR

-MEMBERS

BY-LAWS COMMMITTEE - 

Tasked with ensuring the organization's governing documents are updated, coherent, and aligned with its mission and legal requirements.

Kawika Ho (NHK)

• Ikaika Rogerson (HEA) 
• Jen Romano (KOK)

• Lisa Ho (NH)

• Rena Rzonca (LWK)

• Yvette Akamu (NH)

• Gino Dayton (KOK)
• Randy Nishimoto (ANU)

Oversees the organization's financial matters, including budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting, to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

• Siana Hunt (OUT)

• Kaui Serrao (PUU)
• Jen Romano (KOK)
• Audrey Lee (HKT)

Organizes and coordinates the prestigious long-distance canoe races across the challenging Molokai Channel, ensuring the safety, logistics, and smooth execution of this iconic event that tests paddlers' endurance and skill.

• Ikaika Rogerson (HEA)
• Siana Hunt (OUT)
• Rhonda Burk (WMN)
  

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the rules and regulations governing the organization's races, ensuring fairness, safety, and integrity in competition through clear and consistent standards.

Mike Willett (KAI) /

Peter Valenti (HEA)

• ALL CLUBS

• Harlee-Jay Pedro (KHK)
• Yvette Akamu (NH)

Luana Froiseth (WKS) /

Lapule Schultz (KHK)

• Jen Romano (KOK)

Responsible for evaluating, implementing, and maintaining technological solutions and strategies within the organization, leveraging innovation to enhance efficiency, communication, and operations.

• Suzi Mechler (KAI)
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Tasked with assessing the organization's insurance needs, securing appropriate coverage, and managing claims and risk mitigation strategies to protect the organization and its members from potential liabilities.

Oversees all aspects of these races, including race logistics, safety measures, participant registration, volunteer coordination, awards ceremonies, and overall event management, ensuring a successful and memorable experience for paddlers, spectators, and participants alike.

Spearheads initiatives to engage with and support the broader community, organizing events, partnerships, and programs that promote social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and positive impact. Through collaboration with local organizations, outreach efforts, and volunteer opportunities, this committee works to strengthen community ties, address pressing issues, and foster a culture of giving back and making a difference.

• Rome Stein (HN)
• Anuschka Faucci (HEA)
• Kalani Chun (NH)         
• Ikaika Rogerson (HEA)
  

Responsible for creating and implementing strategies to secure financial support for the organization, including fundraising events, grant applications, sponsorship opportunities, and donor relations. This committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of the organization, enabling it to fulfill its mission and serve its community effectively.

• Ikaika Rogerson (HEA)
• Lisa Ching (KK)
• Nichole Mintz (KK)
• Andy Stenger (HN)

Works to advance the organization's mission and goals through strategic engagement with stakeholders, policymakers, and the broader community. By advocating for relevant issues, legislation, or policies that align with the organization's objectives, this committee seeks to effect positive change and raise awareness about important matters impacting the organization and its constituents.

• Ikaika Rogerson (HEA)
• Kekoa Kama (WMN)