Ethics in Hawaii Under Siege? – Common Cause Conversation

Join Common Cause for a Discussion of Ethics in Hawaii with: Chuck Totto, former Executive Director of the Honolulu Ethics Commission Letha DeCaires, former Honolulu Ethics Commission investigator Dan Gluck, current Executive Director of the State of Hawaii Ethics Commission Colin Moore, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Public Policy Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa   REGISTER HERE:  https://actionnetwork.org/events/ethics-in-hawaii-under-siege Information about Common Cause:  Common Cause is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. They work to create open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process. Common Cause Hawaii aims to: strengthen public participation in government; curb the excess influence of money in politics; ensure that government serves the common good, rather than special interests; promote fair, honest, and modern elections; and fight for a vigorous, independent, and diverse media.

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Matsunaga Institute Announces New Skills Workshop on Communicating Complex Issues

On April 5, 2016, The Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, in partnership with Accord 3.0 and the Public Policy Center, will host a half day skills workshop entitled “Communicating Complex Issues: Listening Before You Speak.” This  workshop  will  focus  on  communication  of  scientific  and  technical  information  that affects  communities.  Often  those  types  of  issues involve  public  policy  questions.  How  can you  share  your  information  with the  community  in  a  way  that  will  lead  to  productive  discussions? What  is  the  best  way to  engage with   the   community?  When   you   are   talking   to   individuals,   what   techniques   can   you   use   to   promote  respectful  and  meaningful  conversation?    You  will  leave  this  workshop  with  answers. With presentations from Elizabeth Kent, Peter Adler, Dawn N.S. Chang and Keith Mattson from Accord3.0 Network (strategic public policy consultants); and Barbara Hastings, Barbra Pleadwell, and Ashley Kerkiewicz from Hastings & Pleadwell: A Communications Company, participants will develop tools to better engage communities, address culturally sensitive issues, engage in respectful and meaningful dialogue, and address issues management in the age of the digital. The skills workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 5 2016 at the UH Campus Center from 8am to 12:30pm. For more information, please visit http://tinyurl.com/MATSUNAGAWORKSHOP. To register, please visit https://www.uhbooks.hawaii.edu/conference/cci2016.asp

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ACR National call for “New Voices”

New Voices – 2016 – Calling all Conflict Specialists newly entering the field Juried selection for featured presentation at the 2016 ACR Annual Conference Exciting New Feature of the Conference The 2016 conference to be held in October in Baltimore will feature seven “New Voices” to present in “prime time” on the conference schedule.  This year’s conference organizers are reaching out across the globe to hear from students and new practitioners & researchers in the field. What we want to feature An area of research done by the presenter and which will engage our diverse membership in thinking in new ways or which would potentially inform the practice of our members. The presentation will feature highlights and illustration of what was learned. A unique project or area of practice in which the presenter was engaged. The presentation may either give the rationale and highlights of the project or it may demonstrate some aspect of the work that can make it “come to life” for the audience. The jury panel is looking for exciting practice or research that will enhance the knowledge and practice of our diverse membership.  The panel will select the 12 minute presentations based on both substance and presentation. Additional opportunity The conference presentation will also be videoed and featured on the ACR website.  Additionally, a select number of submissions that were not selected for presentation at the conference will be invited to submit a video for the website. Who is eligible to apply All current or recent students in programs specializing in conflict resolution or interdisciplinary programs in which conflict studies are an integral part may apply.  Practitioners who may not have been students in certificate or degree programs but have done other forms of training and have entered the field in the last five years are…

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Mediation Center of the Pacific News

The Mediation Center of the Pacific “The Center Letter” is out This year the MCP Volunteer Recognition and Holiday Gathering will take place Friday December 11, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Hawaii Federal Credit Union

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Hawaii Celebrates Conflict Resolution Day – October 15, 2015

State of Hawaii Proclamation signed by Governor David Hige and Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui City and County of Honolulu Proclamation signed by Mayor Kirk Caldwell Certificate signed by all Honolulu City Council Members County of Hawaii Proclamation signed by Mayor Billy Kenoi County of Kauai Proclamation signed by Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr.

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ACR Hawaii Annual Membership Meeting, Dinner and Wine Tasting – Friday, December 4, 2015

When and Where Friday, December 4, 2015 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm Fresh Cafe – 1111 Nu’uanu Ave – Honolulu Parking Chinatown Municipal Parking, 27 N. Beretania St. between Nuuanu and Smith, $3 after 5 p.m. Also Mark’s Garage, Diamond Parking Services, Chinatown Gateway, Walmart, or Street Parking. Please Note: We do NOT validate Menu Fresh Cafe’s excellent pizzas, pupus, and fresh salad. Drinks can be purchased at the bar, but the event includes a tasting of fabulous wines, compliments of Silvert & Saibene Wines LLP Live Music Starts at 7:00 p.m. with Grant Peacock and “Imagine Jazz” featuring hit songs from 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s Cost FREE for ACR Hawaii members – $20 Guests ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Minutes November 2015 2015 Financial Report – Bruce McEwan 2016 Officers and Directors Election – Cindy Alm – Nominees 2015 Recap – Anne Smoke Incoming President’s Remarks – Lisa Jacobs Adjournment GUEST SPEAKER Our distinguished Guest Speaker is Peacemaker and ACR Hawaii member Tom DiGrazia, who will talk about his new book Light On Peacemaking: Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Mediating Family Conflict Register by November 27, 2015 – Click Here

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Science, Politics and Governance – 2-day Conference – November 12-13, 2015

The Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Accord Consultants 3.0 present “Science, Politics and Governance: Constructing Better Dialogues and Producing Better Results”, a 2-day conference which will take place on November 12 & 13, 2015. This event is co-sponsored by ACR Hawaii and Scholars Strategy Network Hawaii Chapter. For more information and to sign up click here

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Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center Invites Public To Conflict Resolution Day Open House

In honor of Conflict Resolution Day, an annual international celebration sponsored by the Association for Conflict Resolution and held every third Thursday in October, Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is hosting an Open House from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The event is free and open to the public. “The highlight of our Open House is our one-hour Brown Bag Series simulation from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. We will conduct a mock mediation session so that the public can see a live-action demonstration of a mediation in process,” said Ku‘ikahi Executive Director Julie Mitchell. Various other activities are interspersed throughout the day. The morning line-up includes a 9:30 a.m. showing of the video “Mediation: An Alternative to Court,” a 10:00 a.m. live demonstration of “Got Conflict? What Happens When You Call Us For Help!” and a 10:30 a.m. presentation on “Foreclosure Mediation Program.” Afternoon activities include a 1:30 p.m. panel with volunteer mediators on “Why Do You Mediate?”, a 2:30 p.m. presentation on “5 Principles of Mediation,” and a 3:00 p.m. presentation on “Youth Peer-To-Peer Mediation.” On display will be proclamations in honor of Conflict Resolution Day 2015 from Mayor Billy Kenoi and Governor David Ige. “The public is invited to meet our staff, watch mediation videos, listen to mediation PSAs, browse literature, explore the office, make a donation, and more,” Mitchell stated. Open House visitors will also have a chance to sign the “Hawai‘i Mediation Pledge,” an aspirational document stating that signers will strive to resolve all disputes outside of litigation using alternative dispute resolution processes such as negotiation, mediation, ho‘oponopono, or other appropriate non-legal process. “We hope community members, parents, teachers, professionals, social service agencies, businesses, civil servants, and others will join us at our Open House,” said Mitchell. Conflict Resolution Day promotes awareness of…

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ACR Conflict Resolution Day 5th Annual Poetry Contest

ACR Hawaii proudly supports the 2015 ACR Conflict Resolution Day 5th Annual Poetry Contest. Students – grade categories: 3-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th – interested in conflict prevention and resolution can win cash prizes by submitting a poem on “Building Peace”; for example: >> What is peace? >> Where is peace? >> How can I inspire peace? >> How can I build peace through conflict resolution? From October 1 to October 31, 2015 poems (maximum of 20 lines) can be submitted online, and must be in English. For more information you can view/print this flyer

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2015 Annual Conference for the Association for Conflict Resolution

Message from Bryan Hanson, Lead Tri-chair ACR 2015 ~~~ The 2015 annual conference for the Association for Conflict Resolution commences in three short weeks. This year’s conference will take place Wednesday, October 7th through Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at the Atlantis Resort and Spa in beautiful Reno, NV. I hope that we will see you there for this wonderful opportunity to connect with and learn from the leading practitioners and scholars in the field of conflict engagement. This year’s program has been crafted with the wisdom in mind provided by Dr. John Haynes concerning the importance of “thinking about our thinking.” You will find a detailed list of the programming that has been established on the interactive conference website  . I invite you to explore the site and share it with your friends and colleagues as this conference promises to be rich in substantive content and opportunities to connect with your colleagues. You may listen to some of the conference previews here Keeping within the lines of this theme, ACR 2015 is excited to bring Ambassador Prosper as the keynote speaker for this year’s annual conference. AMB. Prosper is the former US Ambassador-at-Large in charge of the Secretary of State’s Office of War Crimes Issues. He will share how his capacity to work constructively with the existing dynamics of conflict were critical to his success in this role. It will be an inspiring presentation you will not want to miss. Please check out his information here There were many individuals who helped support the development of this year’s program including ACR 2015 Conference Tri-chairs Clare Fowler and Jeff Thompson . The results of these efforts provided a schedule with over seventy-five sessions in four full days of programming. Beyond the educational aspect of this program, the networking activities promise to be lively…

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