Comments for Kauai Planning & Action Alliance http://www.kauainetwork.org Bringing people together to create a better future for Kauai. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:40:43 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on KPAA Board Members Forum by Marissa http://www.kauainetwork.org/kpaa-board-members-forum/#comment-43 Marissa Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:40:43 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/#comment-43 After checking out more of the details regarding the Innovation Fund grant process, I believe the proposed idea would be a good fit as it falls under the area of "innovation in the processes and platforms used to get things done." I'm not sure what manpower needs it would take to build a site similar to Climate Solutions from scratch. I like the idea of a community calendar (to inspire and education individuals and communities) however the strength of that tool will depend heavily on the person who monitors it and ensures the validity of the information posted. The easier route would be to let anyone and everyone post info on meetings and events but I worry that kind of approach may dilute the usefulness of the tool. The overall website as a community resource is exciting. After checking out more of the details regarding the Innovation Fund grant process, I believe the proposed idea would be a good fit as it falls under the area of “innovation in the processes and platforms used to get things done.” I’m not sure what manpower needs it would take to build a site similar to Climate Solutions from scratch. I like the idea of a community calendar (to inspire and education individuals and communities) however the strength of that tool will depend heavily on the person who monitors it and ensures the validity of the information posted. The easier route would be to let anyone and everyone post info on meetings and events but I worry that kind of approach may dilute the usefulness of the tool. The overall website as a community resource is exciting.

]]> Comment on KPAA Board Members Forum by mark hubbard http://www.kauainetwork.org/kpaa-board-members-forum/#comment-40 mark hubbard Sun, 07 Nov 2010 02:26:08 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/#comment-40 Subject to support from key partners, it is a good idea. Go for it! Subject to support from key partners, it is a good idea.
Go for it!

]]> Comment on KPAA Board Members Forum by Diane Zachary http://www.kauainetwork.org/kpaa-board-members-forum/#comment-39 Diane Zachary Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:15:37 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/#comment-39 Thanks, Mason. You're right, this doesn't go far enough. This idea is so new I know I didn't articulate it fully yesterday. One of the ideas that came up in the SAT is creating multi-media campaign. This could be the focus of the Innovation Fund and could include the website, radio PSAs (already being worked on by the SAT with donated air time), a contest to have college and middle and high school students produce video PSAs on sustainability for Ho'ike (this has been done at a couple of mainland colleges and I plan to talk with Helen about it Tuesday), and partner with youth organizations such as Boys and Girls Club and Leadership Kauai to foster dialogue among youth on the type of future they would like to see and their ideas on how to achieve it. There could be other ideas as well that would emerge from the collaboration to plan the Innovation Fund application. Does this hit the innovation mark better? Thanks, Mason. You’re right, this doesn’t go far enough. This idea is so new I know I didn’t articulate it fully yesterday. One of the ideas that came up in the SAT is creating multi-media campaign. This could be the focus of the Innovation Fund and could include the website, radio PSAs (already being worked on by the SAT with donated air time), a contest to have college and middle and high school students produce video PSAs on sustainability for Ho’ike (this has been done at a couple of mainland colleges and I plan to talk with Helen about it Tuesday), and partner with youth organizations such as Boys and Girls Club and Leadership Kauai to foster dialogue among youth on the type of future they would like to see and their ideas on how to achieve it. There could be other ideas as well that would emerge from the collaboration to plan the Innovation Fund application. Does this hit the innovation mark better?

]]> Comment on KPAA Board Members Forum by Mason http://www.kauainetwork.org/kpaa-board-members-forum/#comment-38 Mason Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:53:59 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/#comment-38 Aloha Diane, I believe this is a good starting place for this grant. Meaning, I like this idea. I do believe it will need constant attention from a dedicated staff or contractor. I also see a need to take this idea further into the community to ensure that there is outreach to a wider audience. It seems to me there will be a need for this movement to meet or commit to some action down the road. I'm still struggling to find the innovation in this proposal. I feel like it may need a new way of thinking, communicating and acting. I'll need more thought into it. Mahalo for all your work. Aloha Diane,
I believe this is a good starting place for this grant. Meaning, I like this idea. I do believe it will need constant attention from a dedicated staff or contractor. I also see a need to take this idea further into the community to ensure that there is outreach to a wider audience. It seems to me there will be a need for this movement to meet or commit to some action down the road. I’m still struggling to find the innovation in this proposal. I feel like it may need a new way of thinking, communicating and acting. I’ll need more thought into it. Mahalo for all your work.

]]> Comment on Sustainability – What’s it going to take? by Diane Zachary http://www.kauainetwork.org/2010/08/sustainability-whats-it-going-to-take-2/#comment-28 Diane Zachary Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:58:35 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/?p=1472#comment-28 Sorry, we haven't advanced to that stage yet. But soon, I hope! Diane Sorry, we haven’t advanced to that stage yet. But soon, I hope!
Diane

]]> Comment on Social Intrapreneurship by Kauai County Schools | Hawaii | County Schools http://www.kauainetwork.org/2010/10/social-intrapreneurship/#comment-27 Kauai County Schools | Hawaii | County Schools Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:58:29 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/?p=1662#comment-27 [...] Social Intrapreneurship [...] [...] Social Intrapreneurship [...]

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]]> Comment on Sustainability – What’s it going to take? by EmmaleeLOVELACE http://www.kauainetwork.org/2010/08/sustainability-whats-it-going-to-take-2/#comment-25 EmmaleeLOVELACE Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:25:15 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/?p=1472#comment-25 Hmm. I see exactly what you mean. Hey, do you happen to have an RSS feed? I'm trying to subscribe so I can get updates. Let me know. - Jamya BLALOCK Hmm. I see exactly what you mean. Hey, do you happen to have an RSS feed? I’m trying to subscribe so I can get updates. Let me know.

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]]> Comment on Conservation Development by Beryl Blaich http://www.kauainetwork.org/2010/09/conservation-development/#comment-20 Beryl Blaich Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:03:34 +0000 http://www.kauainetwork.org/?p=1636#comment-20 Aloha, Diane, and thank you for the terrific KPAA blog. Looking forward to reading about conservation development, and especially to seeing the economic benefits for landowners quantified. In view of Kauai's Agricultural Lands of Importance process, this book could be most timely. Thank you for pointing it out. Aloha, Diane, and thank you for the terrific KPAA blog. Looking forward to reading about conservation development, and especially to seeing the economic benefits for landowners quantified. In view of Kauai’s Agricultural Lands of Importance process, this book could be most timely. Thank you for pointing it out.

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