Slow Food Kauai
Artist Andrew Gorton.
I am in the process of restarting the Slow Food Kauai chapter, which is part of an international 501c3 that protects and preserves how food gets to our collective table. I thought I’d write a blog post and invite you to be a volunteer, board member, donate or sign up for a membership.
There is an initial brainstorming session and gathering scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Kauai Beer Company in Lihue. If you are interested in being a part of SFK, please RSVP by emailing Marta at info@tastingkauai.com.
Each year, there will be four main fundraisers as well as small workshops and gatherings in-between. We are looking for people who are passionate about promoting local food and preserving local food traditions. In all, expect to spend 5 to 10 hours a month as a board member. We will also have a sponsorship structure that includes in-kind donations such as time, and board members will get a bio on SFK’s website with a link to their website.
If you’re not familiar, here are links to Slow Food Oahu http://www.slowfoodoahu.org/ and Slow Food USA https://www.slowfoodusa.org/
Confirmed Board members:
- President: Marta Lane, owner Tasting Kauai
Treasurer: Daniel Lane, owner Pono Photo
Event Coordinator: Megan Fox – Malama Kauai
Event Co Chair: Judy Capertina – Owner Haole Girl Island Sweets
Hawaiian Foodways: Malia Chun – Na Pua Noeau, Kuulei Santos – Hanapepe Salt Ponds
Marketing: Maris Manzano, Verde owner
Marketing Co Chair: Benjamin Katz
Social Media: Lee Roversi, North Country Farms, Kilauea
Chef Co Chair: Jean Marie Josselin, owner Jo2 and Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill
Open positions:
- Secretary
Fundraising Chair
Volunteer Coordinator
Grant Writer
Sponsorship Chair
Sponsorship Coordinator
Entertainment Chair
Ticket Chair
Guest Speaker Chair
Volunteer Chair
Website
Blogger
Membership Coordinator and Correspondent
Media Outreach
Merchandising
Waiting for confirmation:
- Vice President: Jerry DiPietro – Hawaii SEED
Newsletter Editor: Pam Woolway – freelance writer
Hawaiian Foodways: Kalen Kelekoma – Waipa Foundation
Chef Chair: Aaron Leikam – Owner, Street Burger
Farm Chair: Adam Asquith – Founder Kealia Farm Market
Farm Co Chair: Louisa Wooten – Owner, Kauai Kunana Dairy
Website: Zendy Web Labs
Coming on Tuesday to learn more:
- Ed Sindt, Kauai Roots Co-op, Kalaheo
Cathy Moratto, Kikala farms, Kalaheo
Tiana Kamen, Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Bryna R `Oliko Storch, Pua Kalo Farm, Lihue
Greg Askew – President, OnoPops
Melissa McFerrin – The Shops at Kukuiula
Collin Darrell – Owner, Grow Culture and partner in Hanai popup
Adam Watten – Chef Hanai popup