06-30-2008, 01:22 PM
Aloha John,
Thanks for jumping in here.
By stepping up as a leader, you have made a good start to the outcome you have identified so well as being needed.
Certainly a mentoring program, as suggested by Steve, is very good.
A couple of other standard ideas:
'Young Democrats', equivalent of Republicans and Greens and whatever else. A chapter of any at Pahoa HS would be one way to get some involvement.
The energy of young people is always welcome on a political campaign. So, I tell a HS student, pick a candidate you can support and volunteer on the campaign -- it's hard work, great fun, and very educational!
Politics is a fine way to get involved -- there are also others: 'business' does not have to be a dirty word! and the need for humanitarian work is unlimited.
There are many, many more and I'm sure our Punaweb amigas and amigos will pitch in some ideas.
btw: Congratulations on being selected for boys' state! That is where I was in the summer of 1969. It makes me feel old and happy to know someone is carrying on
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Thanks for jumping in here.
By stepping up as a leader, you have made a good start to the outcome you have identified so well as being needed.
Certainly a mentoring program, as suggested by Steve, is very good.
A couple of other standard ideas:
'Young Democrats', equivalent of Republicans and Greens and whatever else. A chapter of any at Pahoa HS would be one way to get some involvement.
The energy of young people is always welcome on a political campaign. So, I tell a HS student, pick a candidate you can support and volunteer on the campaign -- it's hard work, great fun, and very educational!
Politics is a fine way to get involved -- there are also others: 'business' does not have to be a dirty word! and the need for humanitarian work is unlimited.
There are many, many more and I'm sure our Punaweb amigas and amigos will pitch in some ideas.
btw: Congratulations on being selected for boys' state! That is where I was in the summer of 1969. It makes me feel old and happy to know someone is carrying on
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park