Pulama I Ke Ola Conference
Theme: Valuing Our Future and Our Past

E Komo Mai - Welcome!

Life is precious. This conference hopes to remind participants' that life IS precious and healthcare providers have a very special duty to provide the best care possible to those under their care.

Unique format. This conference combines a professional and a youth program with information on current research and clinical practices integrating holistic health concepts to improve health care. Special attention is placed on health issues of children (keiki) and seniors (kupuna) within Hawaii's multi-cultural milieu

Professional Program: The Professional Program is established to provide health practitioners with updates on current issues and trends affecting health care and to facilitate satisfaction of continuing education to meet credentialing requirements. (This activity has been approved by the Hawaii Nurses Association Continuing Education Committee, appointed by the Hawaii Nurses Association Board of Directors as approvers of continuing education in nursing.)

Youth Program: The Youth Program is established to expose students to current healthcare issues and to provide them an opportunity to interact with healthcare clinicians on an informal basis. Programming will incorporate teaching methods appropriate to the student population so that they can gain meaningful experience.

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Youth Program:

Our second annual Pulama I Ke Ola (Hold Life Precious) Conference for Youth is scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2005. This conference will be held on the UH Hilo campus. The theme this year is: Valuing Our Future and our Past. This theme has us focusing on the special health needs of the elderly and of children. It is exciting to provide high school students with an opportunity to listen to speakers talk about health issues and have students hear talks given by health care providers about their careers. A special lunch will be arranged with students able to informally chat with invited healthcare professionals. Multiple hands-on sessions are planned along with other meaningful exercises. An information flyer and tentative program will be forthcoming soon.

As an added feature to the conference, there is an art contest and an essay contest that is open to all high school students, not only the attendees. The contests will revolve around the theme of respect and concern for the elderly and for kids. Desciptions of each of these contests along with contest rules are enclosed. First place cash prizes of $100 will be awarded to contest winners. Second and third place prizes of $50 and $25 will also be awarded.

The conference fee is $75 for both days or $40 for one day. Students who apply for the two-day conference will be eligible for tuition waivers of $40. The balance of the tuition will be the responsibility of the school or the student. For those schools that participate in career pathways program, funds may be available for this activity. Other schools are encouraged to seek funds from alternative sources to assist the students. There is limited seating, so register early. If you have any questions or need more information, please call 974-7760. Scholarships may be available. Contact Ke Anuenue AHEC at 935-8658 for more information.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at the UH Hilo BSN Program office, 974-7760; Marion Makaimoku, Hilo High School Career Counselor, 974-4021 x2274; or the Ke Anuenue AHEC offce at 935-8658 for registration information.

High School Pulama I Ke Ola Poster and Essay Contest
Theme: Valuing Our Future and Our Past. The essay and poster contests promote our belief in this concept. Whether we are keiki or we are kupuna, we believe that life should be lived to its fullest, in the best of health. With healthy living, we will maximize our potential to have a good life. Life is precious. It is our responsibility to nourish and protect it.

Eligibility: Contestant must be a high school student

Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 29, 2005. Mail the poster or essay to: Poster and Essay Contest c/o Dr. Cecilia Mukai, UH Hilo BSN Department, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720. Call 974-7760 for more information.

Prizes: Cash awards of $100 for first place, $50 for second place, $25 for third. Certificates will be awarded to all contestants.

Judging: Judges selected by the conference committee will announce the winners at the Pulama I Ke Ola Healthcare Conference at the Opening Ceremony on May 19, 2005. Winners will be notified by mail regarding their selection.

Two categories of creative work are available:

1. Poster using original artwork done in pencil, water color, chalk, crayon, or oil
   Criteria:
   • Uses visual expression to convey the theme, "Valuing Our Future and Our Past"
   • Poster must be no larger than 11" x 17"
   • Artist's identifying information must be attached to the back of the poster, including Name, school, teacher, home address and phone number
   • Protect the poster with appropriate packaging for mailing in order to avoid damage.
2. Essay of original writing, word processed, double-spaced, 1-2 pages, with correctly documented references, as appropriate.
   Criteria:
   • Describe a personal experience which exemplifies the theme "Valuing Our Future and Our Past". Experiences should describe how the writer was able to overcome life circumstances resulting in a renewed belief in the value of life and/or healthy living
   • A cover sheet must be attached to the essay with the writer's identifying information, including Name, school, teacher, home address and phone number

Note: All posters and essays will be retained by the conference and will not be returned to the contestant.

Hotel Accommodations:

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 935-9361 Fax: (808) 969-6472
http://www.castleresorts.com
Special Conference Rates:
• Standard Garden View:
  • Special Rate $78.00 plus tax/night
  • Regular Rate $150.00 plus tax/night
  • Bedding: 1 King or 2 Double
  • Maximum of 4 persons with existing bedding

  Deluxe Ocean View:

  • Special Rate $89.00 plus tax/night
  • Regular Rate $195.00 plus tax.night
  • Bedding: 1 King or 2 Queens
  • Maximum of 4 persons with existing bedding

On Request Basis: Smoking or Non-Smoking
** All rooms include a refrigerator and coffee maker
** Rates are net and are not commissionable
** Roll-aways, please add $20.00 plus tax/night
**All rates subject to 11.4166% GE and transient tax. Taxes subject to change without notice
** Cancellation Policy: 72 hours cancel notice is required for a refund or no charge to your credit card.
Requests for rooms must be received by April 19, 2005 or subject to rate and space availability.