What's Being Discussed

This is a meeting of the Recognition and Awards Committee (RAC), which is part of the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs (PABEA) under the Hawaii Department of Health's Executive Office on Aging. The meeting runs from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and can be attended in person or via Zoom.

• Older Americans Month recap: Members will reflect on this year's county and state celebrations, discuss what worked well, and consider improvements for next time.
• Honoree feedback: The committee will share reactions from award honorees and their families about the recognition events.
• Generations Magazine article: An article about Older Americans Month will be shared once it is finished.
• Upcoming community events: Announcements include an Aging-in-Place Workshop (August 1), a suicide prevention walk at Magic Island (September 5), and two WWII Nisei memorial events (September 26–27).

Decisions Expected

• The committee may decide whether to pause RAC meetings until September, skipping their regular August meeting.
• A possible schedule change for the October meeting (to October 15) will be discussed.
• Planning will begin for the next Older Americans Month celebration, currently noted for June 4.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Older adults and their families interested in how the state recognizes and celebrates seniors.
• Community members who participated in or attended Older Americans Month events.
• Anyone interested in aging-related programs and services in Hawaii.

To submit testimony, email eoa@doh.hawaii.gov or mail to 250 South Hotel Street, Suite 406, Honolulu, HI 96813.