January 24 th & 25 th 2008 USDA/FNS Hawaii SNAP Members Ms. Pam Higa, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Food Stamp Program Ms. Linda Chock, Dept. of.

January 24th & 25th 2008USDA/FNS Hawaii SNAP

Members

Ms. Pam Higa, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Food Stamp Program

Ms. Linda Chock, Dept. of Health WIC Service Branch

Ms. Susan Uyehara, Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs

Mr. Bobby Gocong, Office of Community Services, Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations

Ms. Alison Lum, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food Nutrition Services FO

Ms. Elvira Lee, Dept. of Health, Executive Office on Aging

Ms. Naomi Kanehiro, University of Hawaii, Cooperative Extension

Ms. Melanie Murakami, Dept. of Health WIC Service Branch

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part·ner·ship        (pärt'nər-shĭp')  Pronunciation Key  n.  

The state of being a partner. A legal contract entered into by two or more persons in which each agrees to furnish a part of the

capital and labor for a business enterprise, and by which each shares a fixed proportion of profits and losses.

The persons bound by such a contract. A relationship between individuals or groups that is characterized by mutual cooperation and

responsibility, as for the achievement of a specified goal: Neighborhood groups formed a partnership to fight crime.

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col·lab·o·rate        (kə-lāb'ə-rāt')  Pronunciation Key  intr.v.   col·lab·o·rat·ed, col·lab·o·rat·ing, col·lab·o·rates

To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort. To cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country. American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

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SNAP USDA/FNS Hawaii SNAPPremise of the committee is based on this ideal.

PartnershipCollaboration

Issues, projects, and programs seamlessly combine interdepartmentally where every one executes their role to success.

Reality Check (In general, this does not happen.)

Exceptionally successful projects take exceptional efforts, gestures and agreements – behind the scenes, laying down of egos for the common goal of making it work.

Often times it feels like you have committed to pulling teeth, a long agonizing process.

The bureaucracy of the process impedes the speed and the deadlines of a project.

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The Islands may be paradise, but many challenges to success adds to difficulty.

• Intergovernmental cooperation based on relationships, no different than neighbors.

• Individuals prone to holding grudges (long or generational).

• ‘Melting Pot’ only adds to cultural challenges.

• It’s an island….where are you gonna go?

Hawaiian Style

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State of Hawai’i

Kaua’i CountyMaui County

Hawai’i County

City & County of Honolulu

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Success Hawaiian Style

Clearly define goals and roles of participants.

Over-communication & Often

Reinforce partnerships.

Agree to workable time lines.

Follow up and Close the Deal.

Always keep in mind cultural significance.

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Target goals to specific priority elements.

SNAP involves fruits & vegetables, even during committee meetings.

Spirit of success is vested in trust, and communication.

Willingness to import & include outsiders.

Limiting the input of male counterparts.

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Ingredients for Success

January 24th & 25th 2008USDA/FNS Hawaii SNAP

Members

Ms. Pam Higa, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Food Stamp Program

Ms. Linda Chock, Dept. of Health WIC Service Branch

Ms. Susan Uyehara, Office of Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs

Mr. Bobby Gocong, Office of Community Services, Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations

Ms. Alison Lum, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food Nutrition Services FO

Ms. Elvira Lee, Dept. of Health, Executive Office on Aging

Ms. Naomi Kanehiro, University of Hawaii, Cooperative Extension

Ms. Melanie Murakami, Dept. of Health WIC Service Branch

USDA/FNS Hawaii SNAP

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Lead Roles are Dynamic

Information is wide ranging and shared.

Willingness to assist and help.

Relentless pursuit.

Projects are nurtured.

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Partners: WIC, Food Stamp Program, University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension, Local Representation

One Day Event Enlist Dynamic / Evolving Population

Information Sharing

Not All Goals Met

Lanai Outreach

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Food Stamp Program

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Moloka’i

Lana’i

Maui

Kaho’olaweCopyright 2005 – geology.com

Maui County

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Promotional Launch of Health Initiative

Drafted a proven modelBased on Iowa WIC Program

Provided Employees with Critical Tools for

Assessment

Determine Stages for Change.

Help those not prepared to change, move others on.

WIC New Public Health Initiative of F & V More Matters Campaign

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Establish EBT Use for New Farmers Market

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• Partners: 2 Non-Profits, 3 Council Partner Participation, 3 State Departments not part of Council

• Stay Focused on Goals, Persistent, Over Communicate

• Assist Project Coordinators

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Ingredients for Success: Hawaiian Style

Goals are Very Specific Dynamic Lead - Interchange Share Lots of Information Often Willingness to Help Willingness to Seek other Partners Nurture the Projects Pursue Relentlessly the Project Goals

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PAUSounds Like = “POW”

Means = Finish, Complete.