What is the Kokua Aina? Kokua Aina is an environmental protection and awareness club. The mission and goal of Kokua Aina is to get students to actively promote an eco-friendly environment within MoHS, their community, and their personal lives.
What does Kokua Aina mean? Kokua means to help or helping and Aina means the land or the earth. This club stands for helping the earth. Kokua Aina justifies its name through means of service and environmental awareness.
When are the club events? Club events are held through the school year, from September through the end of April. Club activities include, but are not limited to: Building a garden and tending to it, hiking, environmental service projects and more.
When does Kokua !"ina meet? Kokua Aina meets twice a month during lunch in the College and Career Center (Room T3). During these meeting the officers will share information regarding upcoming events and address members concerns. Members will be notified through morning bulletins and notices that will be posted on the Kokua Aina Website (kokuaainamohs.weebly.com) and Facebook Page. Lunch passes will be given to members after we have received your application and membership dues.
Kokua Aina has many opportunities for you: Members have opportunities to develop leadership skills, understand and practice the importance of responsibility, and promote environmental awareness. Other benefits include learning the importance of sustainability and the environment, make new friends, and making a difference in the world.
Permission Section
My son/daughter _________________________, has the permission to become a member of the Moanalua High Schools Kokua Aina Club. I understand that the Kokua Aina is a service club, and that my child will have to participate in projects afterschool, on the weekends in the community, or at school, to be total at least two projects per semester. As a result, I understand that I may be required to provide some transportation to and from activities. I am also aware of the 2.0 GPA requirements, which must be maintained in order to participate in the extra-curricular activities. I also agree to pay the $10 (by due date: August 29, 2014) upon admission in addition to participating in the club fundraisers.
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Member Signature ________________________________________________ Date __________________ Submit this to the membership drive table, any Officer (Sage Battad, Joshua Wakamura, or Erin Wong), or to Ms. Ishida in the College and Career Center (T3) by Friday, August 29 th w/ Club dues. Moanalua High School Kokua Aina 2014-2015 Application Form
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