Name of Requester: Natalie Ropa

Organization: UH Maui College

Requester Phone: (808) 565-7266

Requester Email: misaki@hawaii.edu

Is this organization a 501C3?: Yes

If NO, Fiduciary and/or 501C3 sponsor?:

Fiduciary Address: PO Box 630633

Name to Appear on Check: LHES Foundation

EIN: 45-3680782

Project Name: UH Maui College-Announcement and Program Virtual Bulletin

Rationale for Project: We would like to purchase a smartboard tv so that we can convert our broshure wall to a virtual platform. In order to reduce waste, we would like to have the ability to broadcast all that we offer to students and interested students without printing. In 2022 we began many non-credit training courses to our adult community and was able to then get these students liscensed in HVAC (Heating/Vent/AC) and CNA (Certified Nursing Aid). We forsee more programs like this in 2023 and we would like the ability to offer other opportunities to these students, especially in credit courses. The current screens that we have are dedicated for distance learning classes and student use. We would like to use this smartboard to be constantly running and also interactive for those wanting to explore our website with guidance. This board will be displayed in the reception area of the center.

Total Amount of Funding Request: $3300

Date Funds Will Be Needed: Any

Itemized Breakdown of Budget Request (can be emailed separately if needed): $3000-Smartboard Screen and shipping
$300-wall mount

Please include a current budget for the proposed project (can be emailed separately if needed):

Identify who would benefit from funding request (age groups, number and demographics of targeted population): High school students and community members.

What specific goals are you trying to achieve? : Provide information at UH Maui College for:
Application support
Student support services
Regular Programs
Special Programs

How will you evaluate success?: By having more non traditional students attending programs.

By having more partnerships with employers to offer training through more media created for display. (HVAC-Four Seasons and Pulama Lanai, CNA-Lanai Kinaole)

Other sources of funding the group has received or is planning on applying for: n/a

Supply a community reference and their contact information.: Pam Alconcel-palconce@hawaii.edu
Mary Lou Kaukeano-mkaukeano@pulamalanai.com

Itemized Breakdown
From Natalie Ropa: The items on Amazon fluctuate, but here are two options that I found on Amazon.  I would actually prefer the cheaper smaller model.  I would be ok with purchasing the unit and then asking for a reimbursement.