CCC 2025 President Introduction:

Ke aloha nui kakou!

I am deeply honored and humbled to be welcomed as the incoming President of the

Cooper Center Council. To follow in the footsteps of our now CCC President Emeritus,

Mrs. Linda Ugalde, is a truly daunting, yet incredibly inspiring honor.

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The direction of Cooper Center Council has been set and as we move forward, I am

committed to building upon the strong foundation that has already been laid. My vision

for the Cooper Center is to continue as the heart of our community, with sustained and

inclusive participation by enhancing programs and services, adapting, and expanding in

order to continue to meet the evolving needs of our community. Working closely with

the County of Hawaii, local businesses’ and community organizations to maximize our

impact helps us foster collaboration and preserves the legacy set in place by our

predecessors. Continuing the good work that has defined the Cooper Center Council, it’s

facility and countless community members it serves.

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By working together, we can ensure that the Cooper Center continues to thrive as a vital

resource for generations to come. I am excited to embark on this journey with all of you,

and I look forward to serving our community as a steward of Aloha.

Please feel free to reach me at:

Sherrie Galdeira, CCC President
19-4030 Wright Road, PO Box 1000, Volcano, HI 96785
Mobile/Text/Message: 702-482-7887
Email: coopercentercouncil@gmail.com
Tentative Website: https://i68345.wixsite.com/cc-test-site
Mahalo nui nō kākou!

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Honoring Mrs. Linda Ugalde, CCC President Emeritus

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In deserving honor of an extraordinary individual and pillar of our community, who has

dedicated two decades of unwavering service to the Cooper Center Council. Mrs. Linda

Ugalde has served as our President for twenty-one (21) remarkable years. Navigating the

complexities and challenges of four (4) different Hawaii County Administrations through

six (6) terms. Twenty-one (21) years of tireless dedication, countless meetings, endless problem-

solving, court battles, and a deep and genuine commitment to the betterment of our

community. She has been the steady hand, the wise voice, and the passionate advocate

for the Cooper Center Council, it’s facility, the people it serves and its’ many volunteers,

members, county workers and government representatives.

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Through economic shifts like Covid-19, inflation, policy changes, and the ever-evolving

needs of our community, she has led with integrity, vision, compassion and an

unwavering spirit. They have fostered collaboration, built necessary bridges, and ensured

that the Cooper Center remained a vibrant and essential resource for all.

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Her legacy is not just in the years served, but in the countless lives touched, the projects

realized, and the strong foundation built for our future. None of which could have been made
possible without the loving support of her husband, coach, encouragement and silent presence,
Mr. Eddie Ugalde.

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On behalf of the Cooper Center Council, the community, and myself, I extend our

deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation. Thank you, Mrs. Linda Ugalde, for your

extraordinary service.

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Mrs. Linda Ugalde shall continue serving the Cooper Center Council as a Board Director

and the President Emeritus Advisor with the same level of commitment that she had

when she first began. She plans to also continue serving as Editor of The Volcano

Community News and assisting the Sunday Market Cooper Center Business Table with

all its duties so please stop by and show her some aloha.

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