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PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS & SUGGESTED BYLAW CHANGES

The following individuals have been nominated for a three-year term on the Volcano Art Center Board of Directors for the period beginning November 2009.

Darla DeVille is President and Chief Professional Officer for the Hawai'i Island United Way. She holds a dual Masters Degree in Education Administration and Curriculum & Development from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Her undergraduate degree is in the field of education, and she has taught middle school social studies, art, and music. In the early 1990s Darla served as principal of Star of the Sea School on O'ahu, the first year-round school in the state. Through the success of the program she became a national and international consultant in the field. She has spent most of her career as a positive change agent, opening two innovative schools and promoting alternative work calendars and programs. Darla has written progressive curriculum, taught in the teacher education programs at University at Hawai'i at Manoa and Sierra Nevada College, and launched two non-profit organizations. She was elected to the Volcano Art Center board in 2006. She serves on the Personnel & Community Relations Committees.

Guy Kaulukukui is currently the Director of the Hawai'i Island Food Self Reliance Project at the Kohala Center. The goal of the project is to increase both the consumption and production of local food. Prior to joining the Kohala Center, he was a visiting assistant professor of economics at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo from 2007-2009, and served as senior advisor to Honolulu City Councilmember Todd K. Apo from 2005-2007. Guy worked at Bishop Museum in Honolulu from 1997-2004 where he chaired its education department and managed its collections and information resources programs before being appointed Vice-President of Cultural Studies. Before joining the Bishop Museum, he was a high school economics instructor at Kamehameha Schools. Guy was born and raised on O'ahu, but his 'ohana ties to Hawai'i Island stretch back for generations. His father was born and raised in Hilo. His grandparents and all preceding generations of his family were from Kohala. Guy is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, University of Hawai'i (BA, Economics), Hawai'i Pacific University (MBA), and University of Kansas (PhD, Economics Education). He serves on the Board of Directors of Ho'okako'o Corporation, which serves as the local school board for three public charter schools (Waimea Middle School, Kualapu'u School on Moloka'i, and Kamaile Academy in Honolulu). He is also on the board of the Kanu O Ka 'Aina Learning 'Ohana in Waimea.

Natalie Pfeifer is currently Owner/Personal Chef for Mauka to Makai Enterprises Catering and Baking Co. which services Maui and Hawai'i islands, where she maintains residences although she spends most of her time in Volcano. Prior to establishing Mauka to Makai, she was Owner/Personal Chef for Pies and Dahls from 2000-2003 in Fairfield, Iowa and Catering & Baking Co. from 2003-2006 in Queen Creek, Arizona. She also did first season marketing, product development, and café and retail store planning and development for Queen Creek Olive Mill. Prior to relocating to the mainland in 1999, Natalie was the Gallery Director for the Volcano Art Center from 1992-1999. She currently holds several volunteer positions at Hospice of Hawai'i, Art Maui 32nd Annual Exhibition, Volcano Art Center, Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Cooper Center. She was also a past volunteer for Hospice of Iowa and State of Hawai'i Judiciary: Children’s Justice Center in Maui from 2007-2009. Natalie was born in Honolulu. She is a graduate of Punahou School, Mauna Olu College (AA), Washington State University (Liberal Arts), University of Oregon and State Foundation on Culture & the Arts (Certificate in Interpretive Research for Museums and Public Places), University of Hawai'i at Hilo (Accounting & Marketing), and State of Hawai'i Judiciary (Working with Case Records CJC).

Jay Slivkoff, R.G. is currently employed with the University of Hawai'i at Hilo's Physics and Astronomy Department as an Astronomy Technician for the past five years. His previous experience includes over 20 years as a geologist/geoscientist in scientific investigations and implementation of project goals, such as project planning in coordination with governmental agencies, final technical reporting and presentations, and project and site management of remote and overseas projects. He is experienced in many types of construction, both new and upgrade, as well as in maintenance of mechanical equipment. Prior to being employed by UH-Hilo, Jay held several positions and titles, including with BHP Engineering dba Environmental Technologies International (Honolulu, 1991-1996) and Metcalf & Eddy (Honolulu, 1996), and as Project Manager/Brewer Environmental Services USACE Contracts (Honolulu, 1996-2000) and Project Manager/Weston Solutions, Inc. AFCEE Contracts (Honolulu, 2000-2004). From 1969-1985 he worked for various employers as a geologist in Alaska, including the U.S.G.S., and has conducted many field studies. Jay graduated from University of Alaska at Fairbanks with a BA in Geology with a Minor in Biology, and he did Graduate Studies in Mineral Economics, Hydrogeology as well as Graduate Studies in Volcanology, Hydrogeology at and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. In 1995 he was registered as Geologist No. 6433 by the State of California and in 2006 he was First-Aid/CPR certified.

Tamara Wong-Morrison is currently a Language Arts Teacher at the Volcano School of Arts & Sciences where she teaches grades 6, 7, and 8. Prior to her work at the VSAS, Tamara was the founding member for Kaua'i Handworks (Artists & Artisans Hui) in 1982, was Gallery Sales/Assistant Manager for Volcano Art Center from 1987-1992, and was a Resource Teacher for the Department of Education's Poets in the Schools from 1986-2003. She is currently board secretary for Grassroots Community Development Group (an after-school program at 'Ola'a Community Center and Kea'au Youth Business Center for at-risk youth), previous board secretary for Protect Kaho'olawe Fund Board, and was a founding member for the non-profit organization Malama Maha'ulepu (formerly Ohana 'o Maha'ulepu). Tamara will be graduating in the spring of 2010 with a Masters in Education. Being a long time supporter of the arts, Tamara's personal statement reflects just that: "Art enriches our world. My students are able to know complex concepts when they integrate art. We are fortunate to live on this hot-spot of creativity in Volcano. I'm committed to ho'omau, to continue the tradition of nurturing artists and creating here."

Kathy M. Zenobi became a semi-retired Volcano resident in 2002. She currently volunteers at the Ka'u Hospital's long-term care section as a "visitor" to the residents and to accompany them on daytime outings. Prior to moving to Hawai'i she was long-time resident and business owner in Sonoma County, California. Besides running her business, Kathy was active in the A.C.R. (a music club in the Sonoma area). She was also a member and officer of Sebastopol Downtown Association and the Philanthropic Educational Organization, and used her business suite as a gallery for local artists and hosted receptions for them.

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