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President's Message

It’s summertime! Summer connects with vacations, camping, picnics, and outdoor barbecues. Although Hawaii’s weather allows for these activities year round, summer months motivate us to get out and actually do it! Whether it’s eating dinner at the beach, swimming at sunset, or an extravagant vacation, take action and make it happen. More importantly, while you’re experiencing your version of summer, Be present to absorb and enjoy every moment of it.

Sometimes, packed schedules and multiple tasks have us going through the motions. This summer, stop and be present. Witness the sheer joy of reading a book under a tree. Feel the stress melt away as you dive into the crisp ocean. Reminisce about your childhood as you smell the charcoal burning. It’s your summer.

Summer dates ahead:

July 11, 2012 ASIST “Write your own Story” scholarship awards dinner will reinforce the depth of our EWI mission. Ms. Kehaulani Coleman’s message will move you. Award Recipients’ stories will touch your heart. I hope you responded to bring your Executive, co-workers, and/or prospective representatives. Remember to wear Blue and your EWI pin or necklace.

August Meeting, Wednesday, 8/8/12: Speaker Lauren Makk is one of America's favorite designers on TLC's Trading Spaces and Drill Team for A&E. After visiting Honolulu, Hawaii she fell in love with the community and decided to extend her Los Angeles based firm. Check out Lauren Makk’s news story on http://youtube/l2mCMZIHado.

August 24, 2012 Golf Tournament fundraiser at Hawaii Prince Golf Club supports EWISP and ASIST scholarship programs and Philanthropy projects. A membership appeal requests (1) additional Platinum $2500 Sponsorship, (2) additional Gold $1000 Sponsorships, and (28) $550 teams needed. Contact Ways & Means Director Maegan Brandt (853-3403) for prizes and volunteer wish lists.

A fantastic slate was presented for the 2012-2013 Board of Directors! New talent will invigorate the chapter further perpetuating a quality EWI brand. Excitement stirs like thoroughbreds behind the Belmont gates. It’s a sure winning stake lead by President Elect, Nadine Uratsuka.

EWI Honolulu is blessed with a healthy Chapter of 50 Member Firms. Honolulu ranks in 9th place out of 63 National/International Chapters. Continue soliciting diverse industry firms to reach an optimum networking balance. Recruitment focus is on medium sized firms (26-99 employees) to achieve EWI corporate office’s “Standard of Excellence”. Honolulu Chapter currently consists of 21 Small firms (<25 employees), 9 Medium sized firms, and 20 Large firms (100+ employees). Together, we’ll continue evolving to achieve new heights.

EWI….give me 5!

2011-2012 President, EWI Honolulu

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HONOLULU EDITION

“Write Your Own Story”

2012 ASIST Scholarship Awards Banquet

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Oahu Country Club

Located at 150 Country Club Road, Honolulu, HI 96817 Registration is at 5:30pm ● 6:00pm Program and Dinner

Cost: $37 Inclusive ● Parking is free

Everyone has a story. It’s what you do with it that makes a difference. Please join us for an evening filled with amazing stories and accomplishments of how

our Adult Students in Scholastic Transition changed the direction of their lives.

We proudly present our 2012 ASIST finalists with a total of $8,000 in scholarship funds. Members are encouraged to invite their executives and associates to attend this special event.

Key Note Speaker:

Ms. Kehaulani Coleman, Economic Advancement Programs Manager, YWCA

2012 ASIST Judges: Ms. Malia Paul, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Mr. Michael Rota, Chancellor, Honolulu Community College Mr. Vincent Barfield, Senior Executive Vice President, Bank of Hawaii

Dinner Menu:

Mesclun of Micro Greens with Papaya Seed Dressing Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Garlic Roasted Blue Water Prawns

*Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Wild Mushroom Risotto (*Vegetarian option - Please advise as soon as possible if you want to order the vegetarian plate.)

Mashed Potatoes Rolls with Creamy Butter Chocolate Haupia Cake

The RSVP date to regret or bring a guest was June 26th. If, however, you would like to add

additional guests, please contact Debbie Hirasaki via email at: dyoshida@bisihi.com or call her at 592-5006 as soon as possible.

(A standing reservation is made for every representative at all EWI monthly meetings. It is your responsibility to inform the Sergeant-At-Arms by e-mail or telephone by RSVP deadline

if you are not able to attend. You will be billed for any missed meetings unless prior notice is received.)

ASIST Committee Wendy Kia (ASIST Chair), Andrea Gall-Krasnick, Ada Iwasaki, Leonn Kaleikini, Susan Miyabara, and Susan Tanigawa

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CHAPTER BOARD Tracy Wong, President Insurance Solutions

Nadine Uratsuka, VP/President-elect Accuity, LLP

April Tengan, Secretary Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)

Wanda Sanchez, Treasurer Bank of Hawaii

Debbie Hirasaki, Sergeant-at-Arms Business Insurance Services, Inc.

Leianne Pedro, Membership Director Pacific Business News

Adele Tasaka, Program Director Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Cora Kim, Communications & Marketing Director Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Maegan Brandt, Ways & Means Director Insurance Solutions

Jane Rock, EWISP Director-at-Large Neal S. Blaisdell Center

APPOINTED POSITIONS Shelley Okubo, Advisor Aqua Hotels & Resorts

Brenda Kanno, Bylaws/Parliamentarian Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i

Wendy Kia, ASIST Chair Marie Louise Fine Garment Cleaners

Lauralei Tanaka, Philanthropy Chair HTH Corporation

IN THIS ISSUE

President's Message 1 ASIST Dinner flyer 2 Board Meeting Highlights 3-5 July Membership News 6 EWI Philanthropy Article 7 Important Dates & Member Information 8 EWI 2012-2013 Slate of Officers 9 Save the Date Flyer 10 Team Goal Flyer 11 EWI Golf Brochure 12-13

Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights

Secretary’s Report • A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the

April 25, 2012, Board of Directors meeting with a correction to the winner of the EWISP Lynette Tamaye Notebook Award. The winner was Caitlyn Bonilla of Roosevelt High School, not Aloe Corry.

Treasurer’s Report:

• A correction will be made to the March and April EWISP/ASIST financial reports to reflect the scholarship award disbursement amount which increased from $9,000,00 to $10,000,00.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 2012 disbursement

The board discussed offering a pre-paid dinner fee or an automatic charge payment as an option for the monthly dinner fees. This form of payment will eliminate the collection of late payments. Credit cards information will be kept secured if we decide to use the heartland system. When dinner fee deposits are done in an untimely manner it affects the accuracy of the financial numbers. EWISP

• The 2012 EWISP awards were announced and scholarships were awarded to the following students:

First Place Wakako Horiuchi Sacred Hearts Academy $5,000 Second Place

Sandra Cordero James Campbell High School

$3,000

Finalist Byung Hee Chun Saint Louis School $1,000 Finalist Rachel Look Pearl City High School $1,000 Caitlyn Bonilla Lynette Tamaye

Notebook Award $500

President Wong commended the committee for all their hard work in planning a successful scholarship dinner. Speaker Kimberly Hee, former EWI recipient touched the audience with an inspiring speech. The article published by the Midweek publication recognized EWI and the scholarship winners. President Wong noted that she would like to see more of our events marketing EWI. ASIST

• Seven semi-finalists were interviewed on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Sheraton Waikiki and four finalists were selected.

• The application for the first place winner will be forwarded to the Corporate ASIST Liaison.

• The committee did an onsite walk-thru at Oahu Country Club to finalize the logistics for the awards banquet scheduled on July 11, 2012.

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• The ASIST awards banquet reminder will be sent out via email blast to membership. • The deadline to RSVP for the ASIST dinner has been moved up to June 26.

Communications & Marketing

• Articles for the July Newsletter are due on Thursday, June 14, 2012. • July Connect is scheduled to be released on Friday, June 29, 2012.

Philanthropy

• July - Dress for Success Clothing Drive Donations of gently used career clothing and accessories will be collected for the Fernherst clients “Dress for Success Honolulu” at the ASIST Scholarship dinner on July 11, 2012.

• October - Reading Rally Mark your calendars for the Reading Rally on October 26, 2012 at the Next Step Shelter to be held in conjunction with the shelter’s monthly birthday party event. Currently, there are 25 school age children in the shelter and 24 kids in pampers. Their needs are very basic, such as diapers, formula, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products. Also on high demand is a microwave. The schedule for the event follows:

5:30-6:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts/Reading 6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:45 p.m. Cake 7:30 p.m. Party Continues

The Committee is looking for a professional story teller to assist with reading at the event. The Committee will be checking with a few contacts. A motion was made and seconded to approve the donation of $250 to the YWCA Dress for Success Program.

Program

• August Meeting Lauren Makk will address the membership in August. Location TBD.

• The program schedule for the remainder of the year will be distributed at the next business meeting.

Membership • 49 Member Firms • 53 Representatives • 2 Sustaining Members • 1 Life Chapter Member

New member firms:

• TW Telecom, Jennifer Ihara • Hagadone Printing Company, Samantha Condry

Potential new member firms:

• Attorney at Law/Counselor, Michele Chess • Food Safe Pacific, Jan Gardner • DTRIC, Linh DePledge

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• Fairmont Specialty, Mary Silva • ICS, Dori Sanborn • Meridian Property, Francien Lee-Kadota • Kate Spade, Catherina Gaines • J Uno Construction Management, Maureen Shannon

Please note the New Member Orientation Breakfast was held on April 18, 2012 at the Plaza Club and not the Pacific Club.

Ways and Means

• The committee will be reaching out to membership for prizes, sponsorship, snacks, and volunteers for the EWI Golf Tournament scheduled on Friday, August 24, 2012. Please contact Maegan Brandt if you are able to make a donation at 853-3403 or via email to maeganb@ins-solve.com.

• President Wong reminded everyone that this golf tournament is truly our chapter’s golf tournament and everyone’s help is needed to be a success.

EWI Marketing Video

• Cora Kim is currently working with Mayuki on the sound bites for the video. Copies of the video will not be distributed to membership due to the difficulty in keeping the video updated when there’s changes.

EWI® Mission and Vision

Mission Executive Women International is an organization which brings together key individuals from diverse businesses for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement.

Vision To Be the Leading Connection for Business Professionals.

Happy Birthday!

Kelly Nishimura July 1 Edith Won July 3 Dawn Kaniaupio July 7 Lois Asato July 10

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Membership News

55 Member Drive! Bring a prospective member/guest and/or your executive to any EWI meeting and be automatically entered to win a free dinner at the next month’s membership meeting. Don’t miss out on the connections, career and community opportunities!! Let’s reach our goal of 55 member firms before September 2012!

Welcome back, Allison “Allie” Sato!

Allison “Allie” Sato is an Account Executive with UHA (University Health Alliance). Her experience includes being a corporate trainer for over 10 years to owning her own cookie shoppe, Allie’s current role brings her to UHA’s sales team. For nearly two years, Allie has worked with many of Hawaii employers, from small family businesses to large companies, sharing UHA’s full range of health plans as a solution for their employees. Originally from the island of Kauai, Allie is married with two sons. She is very active with her sons’ activities and can be seen on any given day at the baseball field or participating in their cub scouting activities. In her spare time, she volunteers her time with the Boy Scouts of America/Aloha Council as their Membership Chair for the Kapiolani District and also serves as the secretary of her sons’ cub scout pack. Allie was recently elected as president of Liholiho Elementary School’s PTA after serving a two year term as their Membership Chair. In addition, Allie also serves as the “Team Mom” for her eldest son’s baseball team. A former member of EWI, Allie is excited to return as a representative and is ready to contribute to the success of EWI and take full advantage of the opportunities EWI offers to its representatives.

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EWI Philanthropy Committee and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Seated: Wanda Sanchez (Bank of Hawaii) and Jun Look (Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel) Standing: Tracy Wong (EWI President, Insurance Solutions), Lauralei Tanaka (HTH Corporation), Leah Harvell (Remington College) On June 9th, the EWI Philanthropy committee organized volunteers to assist Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) with registration for their annual gala that was being held at EWI member firm, Sheraton Waikiki. The volunteers met earlier in the week with JDRF personnel for training on their very impressive electronic check-in system. The evening just flew by as we checked in JDRF’s estimated 320+ guests! We were each very surprised when JDRF presented each of us with a beautiful floating pearl necklace as a thank you (See Jun’s necklace above). From BJ Whitman/Development Manager of JDRF…….”Lauralei, thank you all for making the process so smooth for our bidders. Expediency was required that evening and you all delivered! Our guests were thrilled with the process. I, too, enjoyed working with you and hope we will have the opportunity to do so next year. Our gala is scheduled to be June 29, 2013 and I would love to work with you again. Mahalo for your service!”

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Important Dates

July 11: ASIST Scholarship Dinner, Oahu Country Club, 5:30 p.m.

July 25: Board of Directors Meeting, HMSA Multi Purpose Room, 5:30 p.m.

Important Member Information

• Payments for dinner meetings may be done via credit card. A simple credit card

authorization form must be filed out once and your card will remain on file. Each time you attend a dinner meeting, you’ll sign your authorization to charge payment and you’ll be on your way! A simple and easy way to pay for your EWI dinners. And, a chance to earn some airline miles too! Please pick up a credit card authorization form at the registration desk at the next dinner meeting.

• EWI T-shirts, polos and pins are being ordered for all interested members. Depending on the size of our order T-shirts will be approximately $10 and polo shirts $20. Shirts are aquatic blue V-neck, women’s cut. Polos are also a women’s cut in aquatic blue.

The EWI pins (ordered from the EWI Atlanta Chapter) are $20. To order, please contact Cora Kim at chkim@hiprince.com or 943-4147.

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EWI OF HONOLULU PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

2012 – 2013

The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the proposed slate of officers and directors for the 2012-2013 year for EWI of Honolulu. All directors serve a one-year term, except for the Vice-President/President-elect, who is selected for a two-year term. All of the nominees have indicated their willingness to serve if elected:

Vice President/President-Elect Cora Kim, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Secretary Susan Miyabara, Punahou School Treasurer Wanda Sanchez, Bank of Hawaii Sergeant-At-Arms Jocelyn Palafox, Go! Airlines Membership Director Roseann Bronston, Archipelago Hawaii Communications & Marketing Kelly Nishimura, Remedy Intelligent Staffing Program Director Rosanna Costales, Pacific Business News Ways & Means Pam Unabia, Allied Builders Systems EWISP (Director-at-Large) April Tengan, Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) Other nominations may be submitted by any five (5) Representatives, in writing, to the President up to and including 30 days prior to the chapter’s annual business meeting, at which time the nominations are automatically closed. Should there be nominations other than those submitted by the Nominating Committee, the membership will be notified in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the annual business meeting. Note: Nadine Uratsuka was elected as Vice President/President-Elect for 2011-2012. She will be installed as President for 2012-2013. The election of Officers and Directors will take place at the September 19, 2012 annual business meeting and will be followed by the installation ceremony.

August 24, 2011

*Golf Teams and Sponsors *Prize donations and/or Silent Auction donations *Items for the Golfer’s Goodie Bags (Promo items from your firm are welcome) *Large coolers for icing drinks *Beer, Diet Soda, Bottled Water or Energy Drinks *Candy Bars *Potato Chips *Pretzels and/or Peanuts *Hot Dogs and / or Hot Dog Buns *Condiments for the Hot Dogs

EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

Platinum Sponsor - $2,500 Gold Sponsor - $1,000 Golf Teams - $550

(team of 3)

GOAL: 3 Sponsors

GOAL: 12 Sponsors

GOAL: 48 Teams

Sheraton Waikiki Resort Allied Builders HMSA Gordon Ito First Hawaiian Bank HMSA Business Insurance Services, lnc. City Mill Insurance Solutions Sheri Tamayose Danny Kaleikini Foundation Pat Allen First Insurance Company Aqua Hotels & Resorts HECO Tissue Genesis SI Group Atlas Insurance HTH Corporation Daniel Shiu Susan Tanigawa Team Pacific Guardian Life D Otani Produce (3 Teams)

Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing

Ray H, Brian C, & John K Archipelago Hawaii

17th Annual Scholarship Golf

Tournament

Team Information

Team OneTeam Captain _________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Two___________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Three __________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Team TwoTeam Captain _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Two __________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Three _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

Golf

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUBFriday, August 24, 2012

17th Annual Golf Tournament

Member Firms*

4 Miles, LCC

Accountemps

Accuity, LLP

A Little Bit of Everything Gift Shop

Allied Builders Systems

Aloha Data Services, Inc.

AMEC

APP Hawaii

Aqua Hotels & Resorts

Archipelago Hawaii

Bank of Hawaii

Business Insurance Services, Inc.

City Mill Co., Ltd

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties

Cowabunga! Computers

C. S. Wo & Sons

First Hawaiian Bank

Go!/Mokulele Airlines

Hawaii Commerical Real Estate, LLC

Hawaii Convention Center

Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau

Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc.

Hilton Waikiki Beach

HTH Corporation

Insurance Solutions, LLC

Island Insurance Company, Ltd.

Ito Healthcare Group

Jetway Inc.

Lamination House

Leonn Kaleikini

Marie Louise Fine Garment Cleaners

Miller-Hee Realty Inc.

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Olsten Staffing Services

Pacific Business News

Plaza Club

Punahou School

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Remington College

The Research Corporation of The University of Hawaii

SH Consulting LLC

Seasons Quest Insurance & Financial Services

Starwood Hotels in Waikiki

UHA University Health Alliance

(00) 0100-0479 4:12 GO

Sustaining Members*

Edith Won

Gertrude Yee

Chapter Life Member*

Eleanor Urakawa

*Membership as of April 2012

Available Hole Sponsorships

❏ PLATINUM SPONSOR - $2,500

❏ GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000

❏ TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS - $550

❏ I cannot attend, but enclosed is our donation check for $________ and/or we would like to donate the following to be used as tournament prize(s). ________________

________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

To reserve a spot, please make check payable to

EWI® and mail payment with this form to:

Maegan BrandtInsurance Solutions LLC

615 Piikoi St., #1711 Honolulu, HI 96814

Company/Individual Name

Contact Person

Mailing Address

City/ZIP Code

Phone

Email Address

17th Annual Golf Tournament

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUB91-1200 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach

Phone: 944-4567

August 24, 201211 a.m. Registration Noon Shotgun Start

Lunch and Awards Banquet Included

TOURNAMENT FORMAT3-PERSON SCRAMBLE

Maximum Handicap: Men 30, Women 36 Soft spikes are mandatory

Sponsor Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Maegan Brandt • Phone (808) 853-3403 • Email: maeganb@ins-solve.com

FEES

PLATINUM SPONSOR $2,500

($1,200 tax deductible - limited spaces available)

Includes: Two Teams

Sponsor Banner Placed at Clubhouse

Special Sponsor Recognition in Printed

Materials Sponsor Sign

Placed at Hole Expedited Check-In Special Contests

Mulligans Lunch, Dinner,

Refreshments, Snacks

GOLD SPONSOR $1,000

($500 tax deductible) Includes: One Team

Sponsor Recognition in Printed Materials

Sponsor Sign Placed at Hole (shared)

Special Contests Mulligans

Lunch, Dinner, Refreshments, Snacks

TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS

$550 ($180 tax deductible)

Includes: Special Contests,

Mulligans, Lunch, Dinner, Refreshments, Snacks

Executive Women International® Honolulu

Chapter and Its Programs

Where does your money go?Executive Women International was established in California in 1938. Since then, cities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe have joined, forming a prestigious networking organization of key firms and individuals. Today, EWI has more than 2,700 companies and 3,000 representatives in chapters located in major cities. The Honolulu Chapter is strongly supported by over 42 firms.

EWI brings together individuals from diverse businesses to promote member firms, enhance personal and professional development, and encourage community involvement.

Your participation in this golf tournament will help EWI support its mission and provide generous scholarships for Hawaii’s youth and adult students in transition.

EWISP (Executive Women International Scholarship Program) provides scholarship funds to outstanding high school seniors for their pursuit of a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary education institution. Students are judged on their application materials, oral and written communication skills, creativity, scholastic records, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and honors, citizenship, attitude, and clearly defined career goals.

ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Program provides financial support to adults in transitional situations (non-traditional students.) Financial need and social, physical and economic challenges are some of the criteria for selection. The goal of the scholarship is to enable recipients to improve their self–esteem and to have a positive impact on their personal life, employment and community through the furtherance of their education.

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