January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003
Hawaii Ocean Safety Team (HOST) was formed in 1998 as a non-profit organization whose vision is to promote stewardship of Hawaii’s waters and enhance ocean safety. HOST is comprised of representatives from business, government, and the community who are committed to identifying maritime concerns and developing solutions before they become major issues.
During 2003, HOST conducted six Membership Meetings that included such topics as the Marine Transportation System, Homeland Security, Day Use Moorings, NOAA Weather Broadcasts, Marine Sanitation Issues, Marine Protected Areas and Whales vs Vessels. HOST participated in the Annual National Harbor Safety Conference in New York, the Hawaii Boat Show, Get-the-drift-and-bag-it, and the Honolulu Harbor Festival.
HOST received its IRS 501 (c) (3). HOST utilized its extensive network to notify the members of various safety and security issues and testified on various Hawaii safety/security issues.
HOST Officers: (Terms run from July 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004)
President Robin C. Bond Public at large
Vice President Brad Rimell Sause Brothers
Secretary Kim Beasley Clean Islands Council
Treasurer Christine Woolaway UofH Sea Grant
HOST Advisory Board: A list of the 28 HOST Advisory Board Members can be found on the HOST website http://www.hosthawaii.org/. (Terms run from July 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004)
During 2003, the Board met on the following dates: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11. All Board meetings were held from 1500 to 1700 at the Hawaii Yacht Club.
During 2003, the Membership met on the following dates: February 20, April 24, June 19, August 21, October 16 and December 11. All membership meetings were held from 1400 to 1600 at the Marine Education Center with the exception of the December meeting, which was held at the Hawaii Yacht Club.
Annual Report is available to the general public.