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May 2, 2013

Aloha!

The 2013 legislative session that came to a close today gives fiscal conservatives much to be encouraged by.

The final state budget that passed this week spends about $253 million less in general funds over the next two fiscal years than Governor Abercrombie requested. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved it unanimously.

Moreover, many of the worst bills that would have hurt local businesses and families failed to pass this year.


Tax and fee increases that died

• General excise tax
• Barrel tax
• Conveyance tax
• Tobacco tax
• Internet sales tax
• Sugary beverages fee
• Glass container fee
• Single-use checkout bag fee
• Electronic waste fee

State budget specifics

• Cuts government bloat by eliminating unfilled department positions
• Requires departments to justify funding for each new position
• Makes smart investments that strengthen Hawaii’s bond rating and lower long-term borrowing costs
• Addresses unfunded liabilities by requiring the public sector to contribute money annually, beginning with $217 million this fiscal biennium
• Fully recapitalizes the Rainy Day and Hurricane Relief funds with $50 million and $160 million, respectively, after the previous Legislature raided these reserves in 2011

Most importantly, the budget maintains fiscal restraint – despite a strengthening economy and increasingly optimistic Council on Revenues projections – due to concerns about federal sequestration effects and other economic uncertainties both nationally and globally. The budget that was crafted through meticulous negotiations moves Hawaii forward by reducing wasteful expenditures and investing wisely in our future.

Thank you for your involvement and support throughout this session. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the House Republican Caucus. We look forward to continuing to work with you to make Hawaii an even better place to live.

Mahalo,


Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson
Minority Leader
T: (808) 586-9470
repjohanson@capitol.hawaii.gov



Rep. Beth Fukumoto
Minority Floor Leader
T: (808) 586-9460
repfukumoto@capitol.hawaii.gov

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http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/issues/2013/03/178_131692.html

March 7, 2013

'Work ethics key to achieving American dream' David Chang, right, poses with George W. Bush, former U.S. president, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, Wednesday. / Korea Times By Chung Min-uck David Chang, 33, state chairman of the Hawaiian Republican Party, is a second-generation Korean-American responsible for the day-to-day operations and financial well-being of party members in Hawaii. Chang took on the job when he was just 31, the youngest person ever to assume the post. He is also the founder and CEO of Chang Holding Company, a Hawaii-based investment company comprised of four subsidiaries. Asked about the key to his swift success in the U.S. both politically and economically, he cited the “typical Korean work ethic” that he learned from his parents. “The work ethic was important to my achievements,” said Chang in an interview with The Korea Times, Thursday. “I find myself constantly looking to improve.” Despite his early successes, Chang is still hungry for more. “I have been the state chairman for little over a year. I plan on continuing to run for higher office,” he said. “On the business side as well. I have a lot of business with Korea.” The CEO of Chang Holding visited Korea, Monday, to attend the ground-breaking ceremony of GreenFlex (Green and Flexibility), an eco-friendly business complex to be set up in Gangwon Province. Through his personnel connections, he said, he was able to invite former U.S. President George W. Bush who attended the ceremony. Commenting on the surprise resignation of President Park Geun-hye’s former minister of future-planning and science nominee Kim Jeong-hoon, who is also a Korean-American, Chang said he might have “not understood Korean culture fully.” “Korea culture and American culture are totally different. We do business in different ways, and politics in different ways,” he said. “Korea is a very regionalist society which Americans don’t understand. America is a lot more individualistic.” As for a possible career as a South Korean politician he said “I want to continue to do business with Korea but I don’t plan on giving up my U.S. citizenship.” “If I get involved in Korean politics, it would be from the United States side. I would not fit in.” Chang is married to Beth Fukumoto Chang, an elected Hawaii State representative. muchung@koreatimes.co.kr

2013 LINCOLN DAY DINNER

You're invited!!

Click here to register for this great event online!

If you wish to print your reservation form and mail in payment, please click here.

Questions? Please contact HRP Headquarters for more information at (808) 593-8180 or nacia@gophawaii.com.

"E' KOMO MAI"

2013 LINCOLN DAY DINNER

Sponsored by the Hawai'i Republican Party

Tuesday April 16th, 2013

Ko'olau Ballrooms at the Ko'olau Golf Club

45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744 (For map and directions please click here.)

6:00pm-7:00pm ~ VIP Reception (Mauka Room)

6:00pm to 7:00pm ~ No Host Cocktails in Foyer

7:00pm ~ Dinner

Keynote Speaker: Governor Linda Lingle

Cost: $150 per person

Tables (of 10): $1,500 • $2,500 • $5,000 • $10,000

** Please RSVP by April 9th **

* FREE PARKING *

Reservations now available online by clicking here or visiting www.gophawaii.com. Please mail registration form and check to: LDD, Hawai'i Republican Party, 725 Kapiolani Blvd., C-105, Honolulu, HI 96813. Corporate, PAC and personal contributions are welcome. For more info, please email nacia@gophawaii.com or call (808) 593-8180.

Growth, Opportunity and Kuleana

Friday, May 17 - Saturday, May 18, 2013

Ko‘olau Ballrooms & Conference Center, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu

HRP Headquarters, 725 Kapi‘olani Blvd, #C-105, Honolulu, O‘ahu

Delegates, Alternates and Guests if you will be traveling to O‘ahu to attend the 2013 State Convention and wish to make hotel reservations, please contact Ms. Nacia Blom, Executive Director at nacia@gophawaii.com or 808-593-8180. She will assist you in securing the best rates. HRP is pleased to offer a discounted car rental rate to our members for Enterprise. If you are interested in receiving the discounted rate, please contact Ms. Nacia Blom and she will provide you with a corporate code.

For driving directions to the Ko‘olau Ballrooms & Conference Center, please click here

STATE CONVENTION TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Click here for tentative program covering Friday and Saturday's events

Click here for the detailed 2013 Proposed Agenda for Saturday's General Session

Click here for the proposed 2013 State Convention Rules

Please note that pursuant to Hawai‘i Republican Party rules Section 201, the business of the 2013 State Convention shall include the adoption of Party rules. Adoption of the Party Rules will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2013 during General Session II.

Interested in the Rules Committee Report, including proposed Rules changes to be discussed during General Session II? Click here for the Rules Report!

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

Note: Registration must be submitted separately for Convention Credential purposes. Certified credential required for Convention Session admittance.

The per person registration fee applies to all delegates, alternates and guests attending the convention and includes: morning coffee/tea, networking buffet lunch, convention materials and the opportunity to attend training seminars. Self-parking at the Ko‘olau Ballrooms & Conference Center is free. Please submit your registration and payment by Wednesday, May 15, 2013. 

Delegates, Alternates and Guests $55.00/pp

Please note that all revenue raised through registration fees, the sale of candidate and vendor tables, and sponsorships will cover direct costs associated with the 2013 State Convention. Revenue is not expected to exceed direct costs of the convention and will not be applied to the Party's general account.

Click here to register for the 2013 State Convention

Want to pay online? Click here!

COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN SCHOOL

The Hawai‘i Republican Party is proud to partner with Mr. Peter Graves of the Republican National Committee and Mr. John A. Peschong of Meridian Pacific in sponsoring a full-day Comprehensive Campaign School open to all delegates, alternates and guests. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to share and we hope everyone will be consider attending. The Comprehensive Campaign School will cover finance, budgeting, communications and grassroots organizing to provide the tools and information necessary for state committee members, district chairs, precinct chairs, volunteers, candidates and campaign staff. The Comprehensive Campaign School will be held on Friday, May 17^th from 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. at Hawai‘i Republican Party Headquarters located at 725 Kapi‘olani Blvd, #C-105, Honolulu. The Comprehensive Campaign School will include a modest lunch. Registration for the Comprehensive Campaign School is required and should be noted on your Convention registration form.

For more information on Meridian Pacific, please visit their website http://www.meridianhq.com/

PARTY OFFICER AND VICE-CHAIR ELECTIONS

Per Section 404, Subsection C of the Rules of the Hawaii Republican Party: Nomination papers for candidates for election as officers of the State Committee or as National Committeeman or National Committeewoman shall be filed with the Secretary of the State Committee in writing by 5:00 PM on Friday the week preceding the convening of the State Convention, as follows:

1. Petitions, which are filed, at least 30 days before the State Convention is convened must be signed by at least 5 duly qualified delegates. Petitions, which are filed less than 30 days in advance, must be signed by at least 25 duly qualified delegates.

2. Any candidate filing nomination papers for election to an office of the State Committee may run for any other State Committee office, without the necessity of filing new nomination papers, if the candidate is unsuccessful in being elected to the office for which the nomination papers were filed.

3. Where there is no properly nominated candidate for an office, nominations of candidates may be made from the floor of the State Convention."

For a list of the Candidates running for State Party office, click here!

Candidates, please forward on a 1-2 paragraph bio to Liz A. Dorn at lizadorn@gmail.com by 4:00pm Wednesday, May 15th if you wish to have it included with the Delegate materials!! Thank you and good luck!!

VENDOR TABLES

HRP is inviting campaign vendors, like-minded organizations and other local businesses to set up booths at the Convention to promote their businesses and causes. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your products and services with hundreds of delegates, potential candidates, campaign staff, business owners, professionals and active members of the community. The Vendor Exhibit will take place in the Grand Ballroom Foyer and run from 10:30am – 4:30pm during the General Session on Saturday, May 18th.

COST:

$250 per table for for-profit groups (Includes one 6ft. skirted table with two chairs, electricity

$75 per table for HRP-associated groups (i.e. College Republicans, Republican Women's Club)

Click here if you would like to reserve a vendor table

Still have questions? Click here for the State Convention FAQ sheet or for more information contact HRP Staff at 808-593-8180 or email us at convention@gophawaii.com.

Please join us at one of our upcoming County Conventions!

MAUI COUNTY

Saturday, March 2nd ~ 8:30am-11:00am

Guest Speaker: Maui Chamber of Commerce President, Pamela Tumpap

Location: Kalama Heights Retirement Home - Garden Room (101 Kanani Rd. Kihei, HI 96753)

For more info, email Cindy Sue at CindySueClark@aol.com

KAUAI COUNTY

Sunday, March 10th ~ 10:30am-12:30pm

Location: Lihue Neighborhood Center (3353 Eono St. Lihue, HI 96766)

For more info, email Bill Georgi at madmonk@kahala.net

OAHU COUNTY

Saturday, March 16th ~ 10:00am-1:00pm

Location: Moanalua Middle School Cafeteria (1289 Mahiole St. Honolulu, HI 96819)

For more info, email Nacia at nacia@gophawaii.com

HAWAII COUNTY

Saturday, March 23rd ~ 2:00pm-5:00pm

Location: 19-4222 Haunani Road, Volcano, HI

For more info, email Daryl Smith at aiss1@hawaiiantel.net

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Sign petition here

January 30, 2013

Aloha​,

Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity and honor to meet with Hawaii’s next generation of leaders throughout our islands; listening to the needs and concerns they share for both our state and our country. The most important issues we are all facing are job creation, the economy and the shrinking prospect of individual freedom.

That is why I would like to share this with you today – a petition to organize our existing Hawaii Young Republicans into an official state chapter of the National Federation of Young Republicans.

Through the creation of an official state chapter of the Young Republicans, HRP seeks to foster a social and political environment where we can promote the values of: greater individual freedom, limited government and a respect for the principles set forth in our United States Constitution.

We know these are important to you and your ‘ohana, and we will advocate on your behalf for positive change in these areas by providing the means for you to participate in social, community service, and policy advocacy activities that are created for us – the future leaders of Hawaii.

However, we cannot do it alone!

We need your signature, support, and the signatures of your 'ohana, friends and colleagues under 40 to secure our charter for 2013.

Even if you are not under 40, you can forward this petition to your family members and friends who are in order to help make this happen!

This past November, we elected 4 Republican leaders under the age of 40 to the State House. By signing the petition you will help HRP build on this success. We pledge to build an organization committed to advancing positive values through social, community service, and policy advocacy activities.

Sign our petition and then forward it to your personal networks to help HRP invest in the next generation of young leaders.

Mahalo,

David S. Chang

Chairman, HRP

Click here more information on our 2013 District Caucuses

Click here to view list of our 2012 HRP Elected Officials