DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (DBEDT)MINUTES OF THE COMMISSION ON THE 13TH FESTIVAL OF
PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE (FESTPAC) MEETINGWEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018, AT 10:00 A.M.
HAWAI‘I CONVENTION CENTER
1801 KALĀKAUA AVE., BOARD ROOM B
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96815
Commission Members Present were:
J. Kalani English, Chair
Snowbird Bento
Lynn DeCoite
Mehana Hind
Jamie Lum-Senate President’s Designee
Community Member
House Speaker’s Designee
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Designee
DBEDT’s Designee

Jacob AkiRebecca CrallJoe Giovannini
James Huang
Michi Moore
Michael Pili Pang
Karen Rufino
Kapuahelani Sterling
Vicky Takamine-Senator English’s Office
Representative DeCoite’s Office
Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Taiwan Economic & Cultural Office (TECO)
Senate Communications
PA‘I Foundation
Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
PA‘I Foundation

Guests:Staff:Margaret Ahn
Selma Malcolm (Recording) -Deputy Attorney General
DBEDT

Apologies for Absence:
Māpuana de Silva
Kalani Ka‘anā‘anāMisty Kela‘iMonte McComber-Community Member
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Designee
City & County of Honolulu Designee
Governor’s Designee

CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair English on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at
11:08 a.m.

Minutes of the Commission on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Board Room B
1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
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APPROVAL OF JUNE 20, 2018 MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, were approved on a motion byMs. Snowbird Bento and seconded by Rep. Lynn DeCoite.
The motion was passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Report by Senator J. Kalani English & Vicky Takamine on Meeting withJan Naoe Sullivan, Chair, University of Hawai‛i Board of Regents, to discuss
Housing for FESTPAC Delegates:
Ms. Takamine reported that they had a great meeting with Ms. Jan Naoe Sullivan, Chair,
University of Hawai‛i Board of Regents. They discussed partnering opportunities, theuse of dormitories, the use of Stan Sheriff Center for ecumenical and other events thatmight coincide with the Festivals and she also updated Ms. Sullivan on FESTPAC. Sherequested that Ms. Sullivan present the information to her Board of Regents fordiscussions.
Chair English also reported that the meeting with Ms. Sullivan went very well. Hethanked Ms. Takamine, Mr. Aki and Mr. Ka‘anā‘anā for attending and for their input andthoughts during the meeting. He stated that Ms. Sullivan is willing to present a draft
resolution (to be prepared by the Commission) to her Board of Regents supporting
FESTPAC and that the passing of that resolution would allow the UH System to be more
accommodating as requests are made to the different schools/campuses for assistance.
Ms. Takamine will prepare the draft resolution and request an invitation from the Boardof Regents to present the resolution for consideration/discussion at their Board meetingon August 16, 2018.
B. Festival Coordinator’s Report:
Ms. Takamine reported the following:
Financial Statement between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018: The total Expenses
incurred by PA‘I Foundation was $69,178.55 (Salaries $49,500/ Administrative $715.96/
Program expenses including trip to Fiji $18,962.59).
Income received was $125,000 installment payment from DBEDT. A checking accountfor $100,000 and Certificate of Deposit account for $25,000 were opened at the Bank ofHawaii on April 6, 2018.

Minutes of the Commission on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Board Room B
1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
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Ms. Takamine reported on the following meetings:
Met with Kainoa Daines regarding Kamehameha Day Parade logistics and planning. She
is hoping to introduce a new routing that would be beneficial for both the community andthe parade participants. This will be discussed with the Department of Transportation.
Met with Shane Pale regarding graphics, logo design, website development andmerchandise. She is planning to hire him along with another staff to assist withFESTPAC.
Met with Kamana‘opono Crabbe, OHA and Mehana Hind about attendance at theCommission’s meetings and funding. Will propose a meeting with Trustee
Colleen Machado.
Fundraising:Spoke with Lenna Aoki (Senator Brian Shatz’s office) on July 18, 2018 regarding federalfunding. Ms. Aoki suggested the Economic Development Administration, USDA andDepartment of the Interior as possible funding sources.
Had a follow-up meeting with Denise Yamaguchi at Hawaii Food and Wine Festival(HFWF) regarding sponsorship development, marketing and advertising. Ms.
Yamaguchi volunteered to help fundraise for FESTPAC. She has been very successful
with fundraising for HFWF, as they now have 76 sponsors.
Met with Norah Wimer, Community Liaison from Senator Mazie Hirono’s Honolulu
office regarding participation and funding for FESTPAC.
Ms. Takamine was contacted by Kuiniselani Tago-Elisara about a potential visit in
September 2018. She is requesting the possibility of engaging Richard Broadbridge andClick TV to promote broadcasting FESTPAC to the Pacific States. Ms. Takamine statedthat she would prefer to use local resources such as ‘Oiwi TV or DBEDT’s CreativeIndustries Division (CID) as the Media Hub. Regarding the Pacific Philosophy
Conference, Ms. Takamine stated that it could be one of the forums held during theFestival, but not actually a part of FESTPAC.
Upcoming Meetings:
Kehaulani Kupihea, Mokauea Fishing Association, Mokauea Fishing Village/Canoearrivals, landing/housing – August 1, 2018.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Board Room B
1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
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Micah Kāne, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation – August 20, 2018.
Wahi Hanana – Keʻehi Boat Harbor and Sand Island Beach Park as fishing village (tohost a whole Festival there).
OHA Chairman of the Board of Trustees & Kamana‘opono Crabbe regarding FESTPAC
funding request.
Michael Pili Pang Progress Report:
Mr. Pili Pang reported the following:
He contacted Mr. Mufi Hannermann, President & CEO of Hawaii Lodging and Tourism
Association (HLTA) regarding housing for the VIP delegates. FESTPAC Planning
Committee will make a presentation to members of the HLTA at their Annual Meeting on
October 12, 2018.
A meeting will be held with Jeanne Ishikawa, Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation
during the first week of August to discuss the City and County involvement with theFestival Village.
Regarding portable structures for the Festival Village, Mr. James Huang, DeputyDirector, Taiwan Economic & Culture Office in Hawaii sent an inquiry to Taiwan andawaiting their response.
Follow-up was made with Jonathan Johnson/Denise Miyahana, State Foundation onCulture and the Arts/State Art Museum regarding hosting events and other initiatives.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chair English reported that SB 2693 relating to FESTPAC was signed on July 5, 2018. DBEDT
will prepare the request to the Governor to release the funds.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the HawaiʻiConvention Center.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Board Room B
1801 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
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ADJOURNMENT:The meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,____________________________________

8/14/2018______________________________

Senator J. Kalani English
ChairDate