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1 President’s Message p.1 • April Flyer p.2 • Chapter Leadership p.3 • BOD Highlights p.4 • Dates to Note, Happy Birthday p.5 • Membership listing p.6 • EWI Golf 2019-Save the date p.7 • Whiskey Recap Flyer p.8 • EWISP Save the date p.11 • 2019-2020 Straw Ballot p.12 • Na Wahine Alakai Nomination Form p.13 • April Webinar p.15

Letter from the President

Aloha EWI of Honolulu! Congratulations to Roseann Freitas of Archipelago Hawaii, Julie Loo of Sheraton Hotels and Dulce Sanders from The Plaza Club for planning the successful Whiskey to Wine fundraiser. We all enjoyed the delightful food selection provided by the Plaza Club and tasted a variety of delicious whiskey and wine options provided by Fujioka Wine Times while listening to the beautiful and soothing vocals of Joy Waikoloa.

Thank you to our amazing member firms and guests who supported this fundraiser. The event raised enough funds to send three (3) member representatives to LCAM in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this September. Please submit your completed nomination form (included in Connect) to me by May 3rd. The awardees will be announced at the June 12th meeting. It’s so hard to believe we are already at the halfway mark this year. We’ve had a great 1st half of the year thus far. We have a lot of exciting events planned for the 2nd half of the year so please mark your calendars.

April 10th ~ Pagoda Hotel. Speaker will be Janice Oumaye from TRIBES May 7th ~ EWISP @ Sheraton Waikiki. Please help support Joanna Hall and her committee along with the students and their families as we award up to $10,000 in scholarships! June 12th ~ Firm Night featuring Lamination House. This will also be a business meeting. Quorum is required. July 10th ~ ASIST Awards Dinner; Place TBD August 14th ~ Mariposa @ Neiman Marcus. Speaker will be Grace Keohohou Hao presenting People Smarts 2 August 23rd ~ EWI 24th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Hawaii Prince Golf Club

The Nominating Committee also seeks your recommendations of individuals willing to serve on our chapter board for the 2019-2020 year. Board service is truly a rewarding experience! Please send your completed Straw Ballot recommendations form (included in Connect) to Karen Yonemoto of member firm Pagoda Hotel, by May 16th. The Nominating Committee will present the proposed slate at the June 12, 2019 membership meeting. Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! I’ll see you at the Pagoda Hotel. Kim Asuncion President EWI of Honolulu 2018-2019

HONOLULU EDITION

Chartered November 3, 1967 April 2019 | Vol. 11, No. 4

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EWI Honolulu Monthly Newsletter

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Mission Executive Women International (EWI) 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 a global women’s organization of 5,000 engaged members empowering others for positive change

Values Integrity | Excellence | Respect | Collaboration

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Kim Asuncion

Aston Waikiki Sunset

President

Roseann Freitas

Archipelago Hawaii

President-Elect

Rose Balagtas

Pacific Business News

Secretary

Jenny Li

First Foundation Bank

Treasurer

Sherry Mae Ravago

Where Hawaii

Sergeant-at-Arms

Taryn Kabei

C.S. Wo & Sons

Retention & Recruitment

Jenni Liu

Tiki’s Grill & Bar

Programs

Karen Mendes

American Solutions for Business

Communications & Marketing

Francine Lee-Kadota

Keller Williams Honolulu

Ways & Means

Joanna Hall

Hawaii Convention Center

EWISP Director at Large

Brenda Kanno

Research Corp of the Univ. of HI

By-Laws/Parliamentarian

JaDawn Perez

American Carpet One

ASIST

Michelle Nakahara

Starwood Hotels in Waikiki

Advisor

Candace Yuen

Aston Waikīkī Beach

Philanthropy

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Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights Feb 27, 2019

Treasurer’s Report: December 31, 2018 financials were disbursed, reviewed and approved by the board.

Committee Reports: ASIST – JaDawn Perez

Letter to schools was mailed out on 2/2/19 and committee members will follow up on 2/13 Meeting held at 2/13 at Natsunoya Tea House

Communications – Karen Mendes 02/01 – Newsletter distributed to membership and goes on website 02/05 – Email reminder to Board that articles are due by 2/15/18 02/15 – Articles due from committees for newsletter 02/16 – Send articles to C&M committee to proof 02/17 – Submit articles to Mayuki 02/20 – Mayuki will send draft for approval Mayuki needs 3-4 days to draft connect 02/24 – Revisions and updates to Mayuki 02/26 – Final Draft from Mayuki for C&M committee and President to proof 03/01 – (1st of the Month) Newsletter goes on website and out to membership 03/15 – Articles due from committees for March newsletter

Committee Meeting: None Website Updates: Requested updates for EWISP on website

EWISP – Joanna Hall (3) Judges accepted. Contact information will be submitted to Corporate EWISP Awards Dinner will be at the Sheraton Waikiki – Buffet - $65 inclusive on Tuesday, May 7th Interview date is set for April 13 at the Hawaii Convention Center. 8am – 12pm Awards dinner theme – “Shine On” Save-the-Date flyer submitted to Karen Mendes for the March Connect Future Action Items: Selection of guest speaker for awards dinner Flyer for Connect

Retention & Recruitment – Taryn Kabei Prospective Members:

o Truini Abaya Wright, American Savings Bank-Need to post membership o Cara Goodrich, Castle Resorts-EWI info sent o Jessie Saunders, Olomana Loomis-EWI info sen o Grace Keohouhou Hao, Coach Excellence School

Current Membership: 44 firms, 47 representatives Replacement Reps: None Member Firm Changes: None Member Firms Deactivate/Non-Renewal: None New Member Firms: None 0 new firms/44 total firms

Philanthropy – Candace Yuen No new updates

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Share your news and photos in the monthly CONNECT

Contact: Karen Mendes at [email protected] or (808)723-4577

Submission deadline for May issue: April 15, 2019

Programs – Jenni Liu April Meeting: The Pagoda, 4/10/19

o Speaker: Janice Oumaye, TRIBES o Girl Scout Cookies will be delivered at THIS meeting, not March o *To encourage attendance: Members who bring a guest may be eligible

to win something? June Meeting: Firm Night - Lamination House, 6/12/19; more details tbd October: Venue tbd; 10/9/19

o Speaker: Annabel Chotzen, educational topic November Meeting; 11/13/19

o Possible firm night: Howard Hughes tbd December Meeting: 12/4/19: Details tbd

Notes/Issues:

February Meeting 2/13/19 @ Natsunoya Tea House. Speaker: Hi'ilani Shibata with NaHHA, Topic: "Hina" Centerpiece-‐door prize donations by Karen Yonemoto and Sheri Tamayose Feedback from members/guests: Good venue & food ("new" EWI venue);

GREAT speaker

Sergeant-at-Arms – Sherry Ravago none

Ways and Means – Francine Lee-Kadota Received price for golf towels from Wanda Sanchez, Lamination House.

Wanda will obtain pricing for embroidery vs. screening EWI logo. Requested assistance from Taryn for update on 9 pending membership

renewal payments. Updated list important for golf applications and brochure. Hoping to send out applications in mid-March. Next meeting 3/21/19 at Prince Waikiki Hotel; 5:30p-7:30p

Directory Changes Please notify Retention & Recruitment Director, Taryn Kabei, of C.S. Wo & Sons of any changes in your address, email, telephone number, etc. so the change can be made in the directory. [email protected] or (808)485-3415

Happy Birthday!

Apr 14 Preet Nijjar Apr 20 Brenda Kanno Apr 24 Joanna Hall

DATES TO NOTE

April 10, 2019: Pagoda Hotel

May 7, 2019: DATE CHANGE! EWISP Scholarship Awards Dinner

June 12, 2019: Firm Night/Lamination House

July 10, 2019: ASIST Scholarship Awards Dinner

August 14, 2019: Mariposa @ Neiman Marcus / Speaker: Grace Keohohou Hao with People Smarts 2

August 23, 2019: EWI Annual Golf Tournament

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Alohilani Resort Waikiki BeachAmerican Carpet One Floor & HomeAmerican Solutions for BusinessAqua Hospitality, LLC (Pagoda Hotel)Archipelago HawaiiAston Waikiki Beach HotelAston Waikiki SunsetBank of HawaiiBlood Bank of Hawaii C. S. Wo & SonsCenturyLinkCowabunga! ComputersFirst Foundation BankFirst Hawaiian BankHawaii Audiology Consultants Inc.Hawaii Convention CenterHawaii Stage & Lighting Rentals, Inc.Hawaii Visitors & Convention BureauHawaiian ElectricHoward Hughes CorporationInsurance Solutions, LLC

Executive Women International - Honolulu Membership Listing as of 2/11/2019

Jacobs and AssociatesKeller Williams HonoluluLamination House Inc.Make-A-Wish HawaiiMarie Louise Fine Garment CleanersNew York Life InsuranceNorthwestern Mutual Wealth Management CoO�ce Girl Empire LLCPaci�c Business NewsPlaza Club, The Prince WaikikiPunahou SchoolRemedy Intelligent Sta�ngResearch Corporation of the University of HawaiiRobert Half InternationalRoberts Hawaii, Inc.Samantha KasnetzStarwood Hotels in WaikikiTiki's Grill and BarWhere Hawaii

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Shine On

EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (EWISP)

2019 AWARDS DINNER

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Sheraton Waikīkī Hotel

Honolulu/Kahuku Room

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

$65 Member

$75 Non-Member

(Hosted Self-Parking)

Buffet Menu

Sumida Farms Baby Watercress

Forbidden Quinoa

Pepper Spiced Filet

Jasmine Tea Dusted Hawai‘i Kampachi

Wild Mushroom & Spinach

Garlic Confit Cannelloni

Black Tea Soy Milk Mousse

Coffee & Tea

Cash Bar (serving soda, beer & wine)

$10,000 in Scholarships

$500 Lynette Tamaye Digital Notebook Award

GUEST SPEAKER

Tracy Wong

Insurance Solutions, LLC

RSVP by April 30th

to Sherry Ravago, SAA, at 808.387.1386 or

[email protected]; Mail payments to Sherry Ravago

c/o Where Hawai‘i: 677 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 700, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Straw Ballot

2019‐2020 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

EWI OF HONOLULU

The Nominating Committee seeks your input on individuals willing to serve our chapter…a rewarding experience!

Enter your recommendations for each position.

The Nominating Committee will present the proposed slate at the June 12, 2019 membership meeting. Other nominations may thereafter be submitted in writing to the President up to fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting (by August 27, 2019), and the President shall notify the membership. Further nominations may be made from the floor of the meeting. If there is more than one nominee for an office, the vote shall be by ballot. All nominees must have indicated their willingness to serve, if elected. No director shall serve more than five (5) consecutive terms.

Note: Roseann Freitas was elected for a two‐year term as President‐Elect and therefore will assume the Presidency

in 2019‐20.

Send this form to Nominating Committee point of contact, Karen Yonemoto, via email karen.yonemoto@aqua‐aston.com by May 16, 2019.

First Choice Second Choice (optional)

President‐Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Sergeant‐at‐Arms

Retention & Recruitment

Program Director

Communications & Marketing

Ways and Means Director

Director‐at‐Large (EWISP)

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2019 Na Wahine Alaka’i Leadership Award

The Na Wahine Alaka'i Leadership Award was established in 2004 to recognize the talent and leadership potential of EWI of Honolulu Representatives. We are pleased this year to award up to $2,000 in monetary support for a Representative to attend the annual EWI Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting (LCAM) and Academy of Leadership in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from September 18 – 21, 2019. The Awardee will be responsible for all other expenses related to attendance. Receipts must be provided in order to receive reimbursement of expenses up to the awarded amount. Selection Criteria:

Nominees must be an active Representative in good standing of EWI of Honolulu for a minimum of one year.

Past Presidents, previous awardees, sustaining members, and chapter life members are not eligible.

Nominees must regularly attend monthly Chapter meetings and participate fully in committee assignments and meetings.

Preference will be given to first‐time attendees to LCAM.

Individuals selected must commit to serving in a Chapter Board position. Program Guidelines:

Nominations may be submitted by another EWI member (Representative or Executive) or self‐nominated.

Nominees must complete a Nomination Form which includes a narrative (not to exceed one page) as to why the individual is worthy of this award.

Awardee shall present a report to the Chapter membership on the LCAM experience and the sessions attended.

Nomination Form

Nominee

Firm

Representative Since

Attended LCAM Before? No ________ Yes _______ Year & Place: ____________

Active on Committee? No ________ Yes _______ Committee: ____________

Attends Monthly Mtgs? No ________ Yes _______ # Attended this Year: ______

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2019 Na Wahine Alaka’i Leadership Award

Why should this Nominee be selected? (Please attach additional sheet if necessary; not to exceed one page).

Nominated by:

__________________________________ Printed Name/Signature

__________________________

Date

__________________________________ Phone

_________________________

Email

Submit to: Kim Asuncion by May 03, 2019 Phone/Email 808‐931‐5421 kim.asuncion@aqua‐aston.com

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Powerful Communication Strategies to Get Outstanding Results

Presenter: Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Career Coach Joyce Weiss Training & Development LLC

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST

Do you know someone who pushes your buttons and drives you crazy? Do you want to make tough conversations safe? Do you want to gain control? Do you want to earn the respect that you deserve?

In this webinar Joyce Weiss will give strategies on how to deal with those people and situations which will make everyone much better off.

Members will learn strategies to:

• Stop using old patterns while communicating with difficult people • Prepare you before you open your mouth • Be direct with respect® to deepen relationships and resolve issues • Master verbal aikido to diplomatically handle difficult situations to give

you back the control.

As a Corporate Communication Strategist and Career Coach, Joyce works with individual business professionals at every level on the corporate ladder, as well as teams to quickly and efficiently identify roadblocks that have been hindering success for themselves and their company. She teaches her clients quick and easy strategies that help them think on their feet. These techniques help clients react constructively during potentially negative situations, steer clear of flare-ups when colleagues push hot buttons and help understand triggers.

What makes Joyce’s consulting, coaching and on-line programs unique is not just the content she delivers. It’s also the personalized, fun interactive style, and 30 years of business, facilitation, and training experience found in everything she does.

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