Get Involved

The Hawai`i Capital Cultural Coalition has no formal membership requirements; anyone interested is welcome to get involved. Some of the ways you can become a partner with HCCC include:

  • Provide testimony in support of designation for the Hawai`i Capital National Heritage Area. The legislation for NHA designation will be submitted to Congress in early 2009. It will be important to demonstrate strong support from for this bill from Hawai`i residents. Please consider submitting your testimony in favor of designation. We will provide details via email and on our website on when and how to submit testimony as they become available.

  • Participate in the coalition meetings. Open meetings of the Hawai`i Capital Cultural Coalition are held periodically throughout the year to update coalition participants on progress, do collaborative planning, and provide an opportunity to exchange information. Please forward your email address to receive regular notice of meetings, or view the website calendar.

  • Work on a project committee. Standing Committees and issue work groups are made up of volunteers from member organizations and the community to address key issues. They research best practices, identify solutions, and work collaboratively with strategic partners to implement the project. To get involved on an issue, contact the HCCC Coordinator. Committees are described on the back of this sheet.

  • Partner on a project or event. List your event on the joint website calendar, become a partner in an HCCC project or program, or consider how your heritage program can benefit from strategic collaboration with other HCCC partners.

  • Be a sponsor. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, either for general support or for project-specific items. In-kind donations are also welcome.

For more information or to sign up, contact an HCCC Board Member
or the HCCC Coordinator at:

coordinator@hawaiicapitalculture.org

HCCC COMMITTEES & WORK GROUPS

Marketing (Standing Committee)
Develop and carry out marketing plan including drafting press releases and reviewing other copy, website development, brochure design, and branding/identity plan.

Resource Development (Standing Committee)
Prioritize needs, help identify funding sources, solicit targeted private sector businesses, develop and carry out sponsorship plan, and provide guidance for foundation and grant proposals.

Partnership Building (Standing Committee)
Plan for and conduct partnership building activities, such as stakeholder communication, and identifying and inviting additional partners for the HCCC. Address issues necessary to improve collaboration.

Legislative (Standing Committee)
Monitor and develop responses to issues arising in the legislature that affect the arts and culture.

Wayfinding Work Group
Respond to “HCCD Outdoors” report. Develop and carry out a plan for banners, signage, and directories. Improve “walkability” of district. Coordinate with Marketing Committee.

Education and Interpretation Work Group
Plan details required to apply for grants to interpret heritage area history and culture to public. Plan walking tour guides and other interpretive materials.