Words of Aloha From Our Board Members
Loida
Over the past year, I've felt a storng calling to give back through volunteer work. When I was asked to help with the Walk and Roll last October. I knew it marked the beginning of a meaningful journey. Not long after, I was invited to join the board as Secretary-- an honor I deeply cherish.
I am incredibly grateful for the life that God has blessed me with, and I felt it was time to give back to my community in a puposeful way. Being part of Na Kupuna O Kaua'i is a privilege. It allows me to honor our kupuna, who are vital links to our past and cultural heritage. Their mo'olelo--their stories--and talents are treasures that must be preserved and passed on to future generations.
Meriah J. Barnes
I volunteer as Treasurer for Na Kupuna O Legacy of Aloha because the elders in my life have always been my steady source of love, wisdom and guidance. They nurtured me, believed in me, and shaped the person I became. Serving in this role is my way of giving that love back--of honoring and cherishing the kupuna who continue to hold our communities together with grace, knowledge and aloha.