What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii State Commission on Fatherhood is holding its monthly meeting on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting takes place at the Queen Liliuokalani Building in Honolulu and is also available to join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 876 5720 3038 / Password: Fathers). The theme for this meeting is Moving Forward.

Father of the Year Award (2025): Finalizing the award for the Island of Hawaii from the prior year.
Annual Awards for the current year: Updating nomination forms and setting a deadline for the Father of the Year Award and sponsorships for family-friendly organizations and businesses.
Outreach event planning and budget: Requesting funds for brochures, banners, travel to neighbor islands, swag items, and participation in events — including the Waimanalo Community Baby Shower on September 12th.
Hawaii Children and Youth Day (October 4, 2026): Discussing participation costs and statewide recognition of award recipients.
Publicity: Updates to the Commission's newsletter and website accessibility.
Officer elections for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 and an update on the Administrative Assistant position.
Welcome to new DHS Assistant Hanne Lorre Bulagay.

Decisions Expected

Vote on prior year Father of the Year Award for Hawaii Island
Vote on current year awards, outreach budget requests, and event calendar items
Nomination and election of Commission officers for the upcoming fiscal year
Vote to adjourn

Who Should Pay Attention

Fathers and families across Hawaii interested in fatherhood programs and recognition
Community organizations seeking sponsorship or partnership with the Commission
Residents who want to submit public testimony on family-related policies
Neighbor island communities on Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai affected by outreach planning