• Kona Crime Prevention Committee

    June 26, 2024
    Officer of the Month Lunch is Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at HUGGO'S Restaurant, 11 a.m.

    PLEASE RSVP to Linda Bollinger, email or text, by Monday July 1, 2024:  wahinireba@gmail.com  or text 916-284-8259)

    1. First, on behalf of all, a huge “mahalo” to Barbara Kossow for her years of heading up the Kona Crime Prevention Committee.  At the June luncheon, her final as President, we presented her with a mahalo gift from the committee members — a beautiful Waterford Crystal vase with a spectacular arrangement by Island Orchard Florist.    Thank you, Barbara, for your years of service.

    2. Our July 3, 2024 Officer of the Month luncheon will honor Officer Andrew Walters.  Officer Walters investigated and managed an 8-car crash in Captain Cook, caused by a suspect driving a pickup truck—who left the scene.  Officer Walters did an investigation, determined the crashes were likely intentional, and located and detained the suspect—who attempted to escape — but didn’t, thanks to Officer Walters.  You’ll learn more about his work at the luncheon.

    3. Luncheon details are below!
    • Place:  Huggo’s Restaurant
    • Time: 11 a.m., check in starts 10:40 a.m.
    • Cost:  $25 per person, payable by check or cash (exact change appreciated).  No credit cards or crypto currency! 
    • RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, July 1, to  Linda Bollinger    wahinireba@gmail.com  or text 916-284-8259   (We need to advise Huggo’s so they know how much food to prepare; your RSVP is important!)
    Park in the Huggo’s or the On The Rocks lots, no charge:  provide your vehicle license plate number when you check in to avoid a parking ticket. 
     
    Our speaker is scheduled to be John Atwell.  John is West Hawaii Program Director for VASH (Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaiʻi Island), which helps visitors in time of need.  John was formerly a Senior Program Director with the CIA.  He often speaks about actual espionage events here in Hawaii!  

    Luncheon sponsorship, which covers the cost of lunch for the honored officer(s) and their guest plus a plaque and lei,  is welcome.   New members/supporters of Kona Crime Prevention Committee are welcome.  Annual membership is $35 for individual and $50 for a business.  Luncheon sponsorship is $150.   Please pay your 2024-2025 dues if you did not do so last month!
     
    Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s purpose is to encourage community involvement in aiding and supporting the Hawaii County Police Department, Kona District, in its efforts to prevent crime, deter potential criminals and enforce the law.
     
    Board Members:     Linda Bollinger, Sherry Bracken (Kona-Kohala Chamber member),  Warren Chong, Kimi Hammonds,  Cheryl Levitz, Barbara Kossow (Kona-Kohala Chamber member) , Dale Ross, Maggie Thorpe, Sharon Weber, Franz Weber (Kona-Kohala Chamber member)    (and we thank outgoing Board member Diane Blanchett-Maddock for her service)

    **We also thank Barb Haber, volunteer in Hawaii County Mayor’s Office, for preparing the luncheon programs for the last year or so!

    Police Liaisons:  Captain Calvin Delaries, and Sergeant Brandon Mansur  

    And…SAVE THE DATE:  the Police Officer of the Year luncheon will be Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Royal Kona Resort.


    with aloha,
    Sherry Bracken, for KCPC
    808-936-2328