West Hawaii Advisory Council
Neighbor island advisory councils were established in 2006 in each county. Key leaders from local communities were asked to serve as members and help identify community needs and enhance the community’s awareness of and involvement with the Hawaii Red Cross.
Chair Judi Jennet, Nanea Kai
Rick Asbach, West Hawaii Today
Randy Crowe, Big Island Visitor Security Association
Barbara Goldman Garcia, Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Carol Kitaoka, Esq.
Quince Mento, Hawaii County Civil Defense
John Yates, Wal-Mart
Captain Ralph Yawata, Hawaii County Fire Department
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