Bytemarks

Hawaii has many inspiring individuals and I consider myself fortunate when I get to meet some of them. The first thing I think of is whether there is a technology angle so I can get them on Bytemarks Cafe. But to be honest as much as I enjoy doing the radio show, sitting behind a mic and headphones separates me from the live interaction with others I enjoy. So I came up with this idea of bringing speakers into the Atherton Studio at Hawaii Public Radio and have them interact with a live audience.

The series starts on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 6:30pm with Nainoa Thompson, who was instrumental in helping to revive the art and tradition of Polynesian voyaging. He is the Executive Director of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and since 1976, played an integral part in the design, construction, sailing, and navigation of the Hawai‘i Maritime Center’s double-hulled voyaging canoe, Hokule‘a. To get a chance to hear the stories and the lessons learned from this man is once in a lifetime.

On Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 6:30pm, James Koshiba, Executive Director of Kanu Hawaii will join us in the Atherton to talk about Island Values, Kuleana, and Island-Style Activism. As concerned citizens of Hawaii, what concerns us about Hawaii’s future and what can we do about it? Through the efforts of Kanu Hawaii a grassroots movement is gaining momentum to make a difference.

This initial three-part series will conclude on September 17, 2009 at 6:30pm with Paul Zorner. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaii BioEnergy in Honolulu, a company focused on providing energy security, renewable materials, creating a carbon neutral environment and creating local jobs within this new green economy. His integrated land use vision can fuel and feed Hawaii.

The series is free but space is limited to about 70 people in the Atherton. Be sure to call in your reservation to (808) 955-8821. It is sure to be an evening of thought provoking ideas and reasons to get involved. I hope to see you all there.