The Head Start Association of Hawaii and the Outer Pacific (HSAH/OP) is committed to providing strong leadership and advocacy to promote quality programs and services for the Head Start community. The Head Start of Association of Hawaii and the Outer Pacific’s membership is comprised of Head Start directors, staff, parents, and friends in Hawaii and in the Outer Pacific Regions of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and Palau.
There are 2 forms of membership in the HSAH/OP:
HSAH/OP Individual
HSAH/OP Program
A HSAH/OP Individual Membership is an opportunity to show their support for the mission and vision of the Head Start Association of Hawaii and the Outer Pacific. An Individual Membership includes:
- Invitations and reduced registration fees for HSAH/OP sponsored trainings and conferences
- Regular email updates from the President of the HSAH/OP
The Program Membership is designed for Head Start grantees. The HSAH/OP
Program Membership in the HSAH/OP entitles programs to:
- Seamless membership registration (2009-2010/2010-2011) with the Region IX Head Start Association and the National Head Start Association
- Reduced staff registration fees for HSAH/OP sponsored trainings and conferences
- Membership and cards for all staff in the HSAH/OP and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) in addition to one parent selected by the program.
- Participation for staff on HSAH/OP sponsored subcommittee/networking groups
- Regular email updates from the President of the HSAH/OP for Directors
- Eligibility for staff scholarships from the national, regional and Hawaii association
- Vote for candidates for the HSAH/OP Board of Directors and for HSAH/OP officers
- For Outer Pacific programs; Select reimbursed travel expenses to attend HSAH/OP sponsored trainings and conferences.
All Memberships are good for one year. The membership year is July 1-June 30.
Membership in the HSAH/OP assists in our continuing goal of providing a powerful voice for low-income children and their families. The families of Head Start greatly benefit from the wide spectrum of services and quality education that each program supplies.
Please ensure your voice is heard by joining the Head Start Association of Hawaii and the Outer Pacific today.
