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Committees
The Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of
Commerce accomplishes it's work through various committees. Committees are
open to all members. On this level, membership has it's greatest input.
The committees meet monthly to coordinate HIPCC related concerns.
Decisions are then submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.
Social Committee
Plans and coordinates the social, athletic, or fun activities
of the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. It promotes
fellowship and better relationships among it's members and other Chambers of
Commerce.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee broadens it's
membership base through solicitation of new members as well as retention of existing
members. Membership applications are reviewed at the monthly meeting of
the Board of Directors for approval.
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Government Affairs and
Economic Development Committee
This committee is charged with the responsibility of
government affairs which may affect the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of
Commerce, and recommending a course of action to the Board of Directors.
It is also charged with the responsibility of coordinating efforts of the
Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and the business community to
promote a stable and healthy economy. It also encourages and furthers
the development if new industries or the expansion of existing businesses on
the Island of Hawaii, and promote activities which will enhance the general
business climate. This is accomplished by actively lobbying and pursuing
relative legislation. The committee strives to enhance the economic
growth of the Big Island and State of Hawaii.
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Newsletter, Directory &
Website Committee
A major communication source which informs our members of
current activities, events, and pertinent HIPCC news. Provides an online listing of officers, directors, committee
chairpersons, members, and an event calendar as well as other information for HIPCC
member's use.
Scholarship Committee
The scholarship committee provides financial assistance by
way of scholarships to individuals pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies
at an accredited college or university. The scholarship amount is $2000.
Click here
for scholarship information, application form, and past recipients.
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Portuguese Culture
and Heritage Committee
Encourages and fosters the preservation of our unique and
valuable Portuguese heritage for the enjoyment of everyone. It also
furthers and encourages, among our members and others, an understanding of, and
appreciation for, the culture, music, and arts of our forbearers.
Building Committee
The Hawai'i Island
Portuguese Chamber of Commerce has established a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity
for the development of the Hawai'i Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
Cultural and Education Center.
Click here for more information
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