RCBDS Past Events

April 15, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.

May 20, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.

June 17, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.

February 17, 2022—The first in a four-part series, this session will provide an overview of the different types of cooperatives in Hawaiʻi and how they vary but share a common foundation and values. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.

April 21, 2022—Managing a large membership can have its challenges. Come learn about a new tool developed by Sam Aruch of Natural Resources Data Solutions (NRDS) and how it is being applied to manage complex data sets by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative. Also applicable to non-coop businesses such as food hubs. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.

April 28, 2022 (RESCHEDULED)—This workshop focuses on cooperative membership and members’ relation to the board and the management of the cooperative—all parts working together. We will be joined by Travis Forgues, Executive Vice President of Membership at Organic Valley (CROPP Cooperative). Travis will share ideas about what they do at Organic Valley to support great service to their farmer-members. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.

May 17, 2022—Cooperatives operate a unique financial model, and are traditionally funded by their members; yet, co-op members do not always have the capacity to invest. So how do co-ops raise the capital they need to start-up and make it past the breakeven point? Come hear from Dave Swanson, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney and Josh Bakke, CPA at Moss Adams about the ways cooperatives can legally raise funds without violating Hawaiʻi and federal securities laws. Local co-ops will also share their experiences about what fundraising approaches have and have not worked.Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.