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Aloha!

We hope this message finds you well!

This email serves as notice of the upcoming Hawaii Volleyball Federation General Assembly Meeting and Call for Elections (and Candidature). 

Meeting Details (TBC)

Date: Friday, January 17, 2024
Time: 1600
Location: Hawaii Convention Center, Room TBD 

Call for Elections

As per our rules and practices, this coming year is an election year and the following positions are up for election:

• President (4-year term; 2025-2029)

• Secretary General / Finance Director (4-year term; 2025-2029)

• Island Directors/Representatives for Hawai`i Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai (1-year term)

Requirements Emphasis:

• President & Secretary General: The candidate(s) must be willing and able to travel internationally at mostly their own expense to represent HVF at national and international meetings and conferences (approximately +/- 30 days) and ensures HVF abides by FIVB, AVC, and OZVA regulations.

• Island Directors/Representatives: Candidates shall be active participants in HVF activities and represent their respective islands effectively under the HVF scope.

We are proud to note that HVF is likely one of the only volleyball organizations to hold open elections for leadership roles, reflecting our commitment to transparency and member participation. If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please submit your candidacy with CV via email by 11:59pm HST, January 5th, 2025 to HawaiiVolleyballFederation@gmail.com .  If you are interested in candidature for President or Secretary General, your passport biopage must be included in the email with your CV.

Constitution & Budget Approval

In addition to the elections, we will:

• Vote on the final HVF Constitution (draft will be available on our website at hawaiivb.com after Dec 16).

• Approve the annual HVF budget and finances.

Voter Eligibility

To vote you must be a full HVF member in good standing.

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All updated information will be posted on hawaiivb.com which will include final confirmed details and documents.

Also, if you want anything added to the agenda or a proposal for the constitution, please send that to HawaiiVolleyballFederation@gmail.com 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.  

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Aloha,
Samuel Montalvo
Interim President - Hawaii Volleyball Federation

Mission Statement (updated Jan 2018)

Hawaii Volleyball Federation (HVF) is a grass-roots developmental regional independent organization functioning as a liaison for volleyball affairs within the Oceania continent. Its preliminary goals are to modernize, standardize, collaborate with, and unite all the Hawaiian islands’ volleyball organizations under one structured organization/program with the ‘Hawaii’ designation for all forms of Volleyball, which ultimately benefits players, coaches, referees, and other volleyball related roles due to the promotion of collaboration, consistency, and moderate oversight amongst all the islands’ organizations. This effort is to share ideas and increase the participation and involvement of all islands of Hawaii in current Volleyball matters within Hawaii and Oceania as well as participation in regional/continental competition and educational courses, rather than each island being in their own 'bubble'. HVF also promotes increased Native-Hawaiian and Hawaii-resident representation in Volleyball within Oceania under the ‘Hawai`i’ or 'HAW' country designation. Unity shall be the main core value as we attempt to deviate from the unfortunate current trend of being divided by troubled politics, personal interests, and conflicts. Although the Hawaiian Islands are separated by water, Hawaii Volleyball is stronger working together than apart.

**HVF is not affiliated or associated with USAV, USOC, or IOC, nor is it a competing or replacing body for the current national governing body of volleyball. Hawaii athletes are still under the jurisdiction of USA and shall participate under the USA flag if selected. HVF will operate similarly to the USA/Hawaii operation model for the International Surfing in which Hawaii competes as its own country until needed for the US Olympic team or US National Team.