W.C.B.A. 2011 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
We invite you to become a Wahiawa Community and Business Association (WCBA) member.

For over seventy years, our community has looked to the WCBA to provide leadership in building a better community in which to live and do business. We also support oher organizations designed to directly benefit our town. As a member of the WCBA, not only do you become a part of this longstanding tradition, but you have the opportunity to contribute your talents, time and/or resources to strengthening our community and improving our area's quality of life.

The WCBA has consistently provided support for local businesses and residents by sponsoring and supporting projects such as:
Wahiawa Neighborhood Security Watch Programs
Malama O Wahiawa (formerly known as Weed & Seed)
Helping the Homeless
Annual Santa Claus Parade
Improvements to Lake Wilson including water supply & game fish habitat
Annual Pineapple Festival
Sunset at the Park
Website of Community Events, Issues and Meetings: www.WahiawaTown.org
Civic Improvement Awards for Property Improvements
Wahiawa Restaurant Guide Publication
25th Infantry Division Discount Program
Adopt-A-Highway periodic cleanups
Yellow Ribbon Welcome Home Campaign
Make a Difference Day
Graffiti Eradication with Wahiawa Lions & others

The WCBA also testifies at City and State hearings on issues that are pertinent to our community and is currentlly working on several projects that can use your help. Your participation will help the WCBA to continue to secure civic, recreational, educational, social and business improvement.

To join please fill out the following Membership Form. Membership Form 2011

Name:___________________________________________________________

Business(if applicable):________________________________________

Adress:_________________________________________________________

Email:_____________________________________

Work PH:__________________________________

Home PH:__________________________________

Areas of interest where you would like to help our community:______________________________________________________

download THIS MS Word file

Businesses - $30.00; Individual - $10.00; Clubs or Organizations - $15.00
Please print, complete form and mail with your remittance to: WCBA, P.O. Box 861408, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Mahalo!

WCBA Helps Move Revitalization of Wahiawa Forward

The more than five-year involvement of the Wahiawa Community and Business Association (WCBA) with Empower Oahu reached a significant milestone on May 11, 2009 with the submission to the City and County of Honolulu of an application for designation of a major portion of Wahiawa as a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). If approved, the NRSA designation puts Wahiawa on the fast track for receipt of U. S. Housing and Urban Development funds administered by the city.

The WCBA’s Community Strengthening Program, chaired by WCBA Past President Jack Kampfer, and composed of Ben Acohido, Yuki Kitagawa and WCBA Board members Bill Putre, Jack Smith, and Libby Smithe, with assistance from Empower Oahu, spearheaded this community development project from its inception. The CSP group analyzed community assets, conducted research, formed visions of a better Wahiawa, and held community meetings beginning in 2006. This effort culminated in the recent NRSA application and the establishment of a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) that will implement the goals, objectives and activities described in the application. With the exception of Jack Smith, all of the CSP group have continued their involvement as members of the CBDO. Other WCBA Board members participating in the CBDO are David Chee and Martha Peterson.

The application identifies three main goals:

1. Build resident capacity. (That is, involve all strata of the community in building Wahiawa’s future and build up community leadership.)

2. Support Economic and Job Development (Provide local opportunities for job creation and resources for job seekers.)

3. Improve Social Well-Being (Maintain a safe community, and preserve its small town atmosphere and plantation heritage.)

In addition to the formation of a CBDO, some of the objectives proposed include establishment of a community center as a gathering place for community events, creation of a business incubator and market place, increasing opportunities for youth, reducing crime, improving traffic flow and community aesthetics, and enhancing opportunities for development of agricultural and natural resource-related activities.

It’s not too late to get involved. If you are interested in contributing your time and energy to this important effort, please email Jack Kampfer.

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