Dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of agriculture in Waimanalo

Waimanalo Agricultural Association

 

Each year, WAA collects donations to support Waimanalo Elementary & Blanche Pope Schools. We recognize the need for our children to get the best education they can get and try to help by making sure the children who do not have supplies get the tools they need.

Fred Humphrey has spearheaded this project and has recruited members to enthusiastically assist in this worthwhile effort. Ed Miyashita volunteers his time to help in the deliveries. Legislators, Council Members as well as are farmers contribute their money, supplies and their time to help our children. We all feel that this is one of the most rewarding and gratifying of our projects.

 

In 2006, Fred Humphrey asked community schools to give WAA members a “wish list” of  Christmas gifts that needy children would want. The list surprised us because of the sheer number of gifts that were called for. It was a tremendous undertaking but members came through by donating money or gifts to fulfill our goals. We managed to give each and every child on the list several gifts instead of just the single one that was planned. Mrs. Claus (Debbie Humphrey) along with some very helpful elves assisted in the gift wrapping.

Members of WAA have assisted in clean-up projects in the farm lot areas several times. Our most recent project is through the generosity of Tom Staton who owns Quality Turfgrass. He has donated his time as well as turf grass to help beautify the farm lot walkways. He has planted hundreds of square feet of grass to help create a pleasant environment that will continuously give pedestrians as well as equestrians a beautiful, enjoyable walk or ride.

Members have also helped landscape Weinberg Village and Blanche Pope School by donating plants, time and labor. We all feel that by beautifying our neighborhoods, we will instill a sense of pride and prevent unnecessary dumping of litter.

Annual School Supplies Drive

Christmas 2006

Beautification of Roadways   

WAA Projects

Some of our elves are pictured below. We couldn’t get all of the elves because we didn’t have their photos but all members are sincerely appreciated.  We are grateful for everyone’s commitment to make Christmas a little brighter for those less fortunate than them. Mahalo to all who helped make this a totally worthwhile  project.