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In observance of Independence Day, HGEA offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.
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Eight of the newest additions to Maui’s Ocean Safety Bureau — and Unit 15 — graduated as part of the department’s fifth recruitment class. The 12-week training was led by Unit 15 members Zach Edlao, Ocean Safety Officer IV, and Jon Kaneshina, Ocean Safety Officer III.
The graduating recruits (left to right in the photo above) are Alex King, Ginger Prados, Haley Kalama, Leyla Anderson, Liane Mickey, Ozzie Clarke, Anthony Cappadona and Tristan Kasprzycki. Kasprzycki finished at the top of the class in academics, athletics and the most outstanding recruit. Mickey was honored with the Surf 50 Award for displaying high levels of character and aptitude fitting of the ocean safety profession.
Welcome to the HGEA ohana, all!
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Negotiations for the current 2021-2025 HGEA collective bargaining agreements began in 2020 during the first year of the pandemic. It was a very challenging time, but we were able to fight off Gov. David Ige’s furlough plans and eventually secure pay increases effective July 2022 through June 2025.
The next pay increases for employees in all nine HGEA bargaining units take effect on July 1, 2023. Log on to the members only page for more information about the increase for your bargaining unit.
Rest assured HGEA will never stop fighting for you.
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Do you have a recent Hawaii high school graduate in your life who will pursue studies full time at a university, college, community college, vocational or trade school? Now’s the time to apply for the HGEA Union Strong scholarship.
Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Cover letters and essays are due by Monday, July 31. Applicants must be a dependent of an HGEA included bargaining unit member in good standing for at least one year prior to July 31, 2023.
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Bowling pins were no match for these HGEA Kauai Bowling League champions. They put their high backswings and hooks to the test and came out on top. No gutter balls here. The champs from left to right are Michael Johnson, Unit 13, Wally Kudo, Retirees’ Unit, Lianne Tanaka, Unit 3, and Jimmy Cuaresma, Retirees’ Unit.
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Volunteers Needed: Unthirsty Plant Sale
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Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Halawa Xeriscape Garden
Plant sale cashiers, box distributors and crowd control personnel are needed at the Board of Water Supply’s upcoming Unthirsty Plant Sale. Two four-hour shifts are available. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and a lunch with a drink. Sign up today!
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Next Wave Event: Maoli Music Overload Concert
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Saturday, July 22, 2023, 5 p.m.
Maui War Memorial Field
Join our Maui Next Wave community for the Maoli Music Overload concert. Original ticket prices are $50, but you get a special Next Wave price of $25. Limited quantities available. Members must be 35 years old or younger or within their first year of HGEA membership.
Reserve tickets by calling 808-244-5508 or email csadang@hgea.org.
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Friday, July 7, 2023, 10 a.m.
Hawaii Prince Golf Club
Support the C.R. Kendall Scholarship at this year’s golf tournament at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. Join one of many competitions including hole-in-one, putting, longest drive and closest to the hole. Participants receive a gift bag and a chance to win raffle prizes.
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today. For more information, email waki@hgea.org or call 808-543-0088.
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Featured Vendor: Waikele Premium Outlets
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Please do not reply to this email as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.
For a complete list of member discounts or for more HGEA news, visit www.hgea.org.
If you have specific inquiries, contact your local HGEA office or the HGEA Member Service Center at
(808) 543-0000 or service@hgea.org.
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