Up and Running at Koloa Substation - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Up and Running at Koloa Substation - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Up and Running at Koloa Substation - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
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December 2011<br />
Volume 8, Number 6<br />
David Bissell<br />
President <strong>and</strong> CEO<br />
20112012 KIUC Board of Directors<br />
Chairman: Teofilo “Phil” Tacbian<br />
Vice Chairman: Steve M. Rapozo<br />
Treasurer: David Iha<br />
Secretary: Allan Smith<br />
Board: Carol Bain, Stu Burley, Ben Sullivan,<br />
Jan TenBruggenc<strong>at</strong>e, Peter Yukimura<br />
Finance & Audit<br />
Chairman: Allan Smith<br />
Members: Stu Burley, Jan TenBruggenc<strong>at</strong>e,<br />
Peter Yukimura<br />
Government Relaons/Legislave Affairs<br />
Chairman: David Iha<br />
Members: Stu Burley, Steve Rapozo, Allan<br />
Smith<br />
Member Relaons<br />
Chairman: Steve Rapozo<br />
Members: Carol Bain, Ben Sullivan,<br />
Jan TenBruggenc<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Nominang Commiee<br />
Chairman: Peter Yukimura<br />
Policy<br />
Chairman: Peter Yukimura<br />
Members: Carol Bain, Stu Burley, Ben Sullivan<br />
Str<strong>at</strong>egic Planning<br />
Chairman: Ben Sullivan<br />
Members: Carol Bain, David Iha, Jan<br />
TenBruggenc<strong>at</strong>e, Peter Yukimura<br />
4463 Pahe‘e Street, Suite 1<br />
Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 967662000<br />
808.246.4300 ■ www.kiuc.coop<br />
currents@kiuc.coop<br />
HI-130<br />
Powerlines<br />
Mahalo,<br />
I want to talk about the wonderful community<br />
we live in. I know there are always issues <strong>and</strong><br />
frustr<strong>at</strong>ions, but when something important comes<br />
from nowhere, we often see how good we have it.<br />
When my wife, Carla, <strong>and</strong> I first moved to Kaua‘i<br />
with our daughter, K<strong>at</strong>hleen, we were impressed<br />
with the friendliness of everyone we met. We were<br />
welcomed <strong>and</strong> quickly became part of the<br />
community. It has proven to be a gre<strong>at</strong> place to live, <strong>and</strong> we love our friends<br />
<strong>and</strong> our home.<br />
Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, not everyone feels this way about Kaua‘i. I would suggest th<strong>at</strong> if you<br />
don’t feel a part of the community, take the time <strong>and</strong> make the effort to become<br />
involved. There are countless ways to do this—whether it is through community<br />
service groups such as Lions or Rotary, senior centers, Zonta, the Chamber of<br />
Commerce or any of the many nonprofit organiz<strong>at</strong>ions on our isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
If you take a step to become more involved, I think you will see wh<strong>at</strong> I mean.<br />
It also is th<strong>at</strong> time of year when some peoples’ lives become a lot more difficult.<br />
During the holidays, lack of food <strong>and</strong> extra money to purchase gifts can be a terrible<br />
burden on many families. You can support local food banks or contribute to local<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ions or church groups th<strong>at</strong> directly affect kids in our community. Zonta’s<br />
Christmas program, Toys for Tots <strong>and</strong> Salv<strong>at</strong>ion Army Angel Trees are everywhere, with<br />
more requests than ever for don<strong>at</strong>ions. There is no better way to become part of the<br />
community than to help its children.<br />
I am writing this to remind everyone th<strong>at</strong> even when life seems complic<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>and</strong><br />
hard—even when it seems overwhelming <strong>and</strong> stressful—stop <strong>and</strong> take a look around.<br />
Our community is an amazing place to live, grow <strong>and</strong> raise a family. It has become this<br />
way because of the efforts of all of you.<br />
I am proud to live on Kaua‘i, <strong>and</strong> hope you feel the same. Have a very happy holiday<br />
season. We will see you next year!<br />
David Bissell
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