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President's Message

This month we celebrate the accomplishments of a special group of people. They have had struggles and challenges early in life, but now want to make a difference for their children, family, and most of all, themselves. I am honored to be involved with the ASIST committee

co-chaired by April Tengan, Hawaii Medical Service Association and Lois Asato, Hawaii Convention Center, and assisted by Zenaida Caraang, Remington College, Julie Krucky, Hawaiian Electric Co., Lisa Yamada, Island Insurance Co. Ltd., and Adele Tasaka, Hawaii Visitor & Convention Bureau. Together they have put together a wonderful evening to salute the recipients of this year’s Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarship program. I hope you and your executive will plan on spending the evening meeting these special people, some who have gone on to not only get their undergraduate degree, but also in some cases are graduating with their post graduate degree. Last year’s dinner brought a lot of tears and laughter and I can assure you this year’s scholarship dinner will be equally moving. We are in for a special evening! Sincerely,

Shelley T. Okubo President EWI of Honolulu 2010-2011

CHAPTER BOARD

Shelley Okubo, President Aqua Hotels & Resorts

Tracy Wong, VP/President-elect Insurance Solutions LLC

Ada Iwasaki, Secretary SH Consulting LLC

Lauralei Tanaka, Treasurer HTH Corporation

Mary Ann Sullivan, Sergeant-at-Arms Current Affairs

Pattie Furtado, Membership Director Outrigger Enterprises Group

Maegan Brandt, Program Director Insurance Solutions LLC

Miki Hwang, Communications & Marketing Director Cowabunga! Computers

Cathy Iwai, Ways & Means Director Ito Healthcare Group

Cora Kim, EWISP Director-at-Large Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

APPOINTED POSITIONS Sherilyn Tamayose, Advisor First Hawaiian Bank

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

April Tengan, ASIST Chair Hawaii Medical Service Association

Jane Rock, Philanthropy Chair Neal S. Blaisdell Center

July 2011 | Vol. 3, No. 7

HONOLULU EDITION

IN THIS ISSUE

President's Message 1

ASIST Awards Dinner 2

Map of KCC 3

Board Meeting Highlights 4-5

School Supplies Drive 6

Kim Gennaula - AUW 7

Proposed Slate of Officers 8

Important Dates 8

Waikiki Lunch Bunch 9

Golf Tournament 10

Hawaii's Healthiest Employers 11

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.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Kapiolani Community College • Ka Ikena Dining Room

5:30 pm Registration • 6:00 pm Dinner Cost: $35 Inclusive

Parking: Free

Please join us for an evening filled with joy and inspiration as we proudly present our 2011 ASIST finalists with a total of

$9,000 in scholarship funds.

Be inspired by our speaker Dawn O’Brien, morning show host on 95.5 FM The FISH

This year’s ASIST judges

Paula Akana – News Anchor, KITV Lynette Eastman – Area and General Manager, Aqua Hotels & Resorts Frank Haas – Dean of Hospitality & Legal Education, Kapiolani Community College

Dinner Menu Seared Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto Served on Risotto Rice

Julienne Fresh Vegetables with Maltese Sauce

Asparagus and Orange Salad Baby Greens, Orange Segments, Tomato Wedges, Asparagus Spears,

Drizzled with a Herb Citrus Vinaigrette, and Bacon Bits

Steak and Shrimp Combo Grilled Rib Eye Steak and a Skewer of Grilled Shrimp

Served with Garlic Mash Potato, Fresh Beans and Carrots Mushroom Demi Glace and Fried Onions

Elegant Dessert Selection by Chef Brown and Students

Members are encouraged to invite their executive and associates to attend this special event. Please RSVP if you will NOT be attending or if you are bringing a guest to Wanda Sanchez by noon, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 via e-mail to [email protected] or call 694-4505. 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: April Tengan (co-chair), Lois Asato (co-chair), Zenaida Caraang, Julie Krucky, Shelley Okubo, Adele Tasaka, Lisa Yamada.

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Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Insurance Solutions LLC, Suite 1711 Conference Room

Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the April 27, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were approved as published. Treasurer’s Report: As of April 2011, account balances (unaudited) were as follows:

General Operating Account: $57,664.06 B/C/DP: $57,292.34

Treasurer’s report for April 2011 was approved as presented. A motion was made and seconded to accept the May 2011 disbursements. Committee Reports: ASIST

Seven finalists were selected at the interview session held on Saturday, May 2, 2011 at the Hawaii Convention Center Executive Boardroom. The awards dinner will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Kapiolani Community College.

Communications and Marketing

The June newsletter will be released on Friday, May 27, 2011. Articles for the July newsletter are due by Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

EWISP

The EWISP awards dinner was held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. The EWISP awards recipients are:

Angelica Lao, Moanalua High School – 1st place – $3,000 Byung Hee Chun, Saint Louis School – 2nd place – $2,000 Kendrick Go – Damien Memorial School – Finalist – $1,000 Colby Sameshima – Punahou School – Finalist – $1,000 Amber Yonamine – Mililani High School – Finalist – $1,000 Rachel Look – Pearl City High School – Lynette Tamaye Notebook Award – $500

Thank you to Sherilyn Tamayose of First Hawaiian Bank and her husband James for donating the centerpiece books, Julie Loo on behalf of Sheraton Hotels In Waikiki and their donation of the judges’ gifts (dinner for two at Kai Market) and Alaynna Miguel for securing our guest speaker, Lt. Governor Brian Schatz.

Membership

43 Member Firms (as of April 27, 2011) 46 Representatives 1 Sustaining Members 1 Life Chapter Member New member breakfast will be held on June 29, 2011 at The Plaza Club. Neal Nakashima of the

Outrigger Enterprise Group will be the guest speaker.

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Philanthropy Philanthropy

Aloha United Way Packing project is scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be two shifts: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. RSVP deadline is July 1, 2011 to Jana Moniz of Olsten Staffing Services.

Aloha United Way Packing project is scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be two shifts: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. RSVP deadline is July 1, 2011 to Jana Moniz of Olsten Staffing Services.

School supplies will be collected for Lunalilo and Kahalu’u Elementary Schools at the July 13, 2011 ASIST awards dinner.

School supplies will be collected for Lunalilo and Kahalu’u Elementary Schools at the July 13, 2011 ASIST awards dinner.

Program Program

The guest speaker at the August meeting will be Ed Texeira of Oahu Civil Defense who will speak on the recent tsunami in Japan.

The guest speaker at the August meeting will be Ed Texeira of Oahu Civil Defense who will speak on the recent tsunami in Japan.

Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant-at-Arms

There were 33 representatives, 41 guests and 3 no-shows at the May 11, 2011 EWISP awards dinner held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

There were 33 representatives, 41 guests and 3 no-shows at the May 11, 2011 EWISP awards dinner held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

70% member representative attendance compared to 70% in May 2010. 70% member representative attendance compared to 70% in May 2010. Ways & Means Ways & Means

Enjoy Snacks will make goodie bags donated by Gordon Ito. Enjoy Snacks will make goodie bags donated by Gordon Ito. Michael Troy from the Sheraton will be our emcee. Michael Troy from the Sheraton will be our emcee. Brenda Kanno will be contacting members to volunteer for the event. Brenda Kanno will be contacting members to volunteer for the event.

New Business: New Business:

Leadership Development Leadership Development The selection process for the scholarship award to attend LCAM needs to be defined.

Guidelines for the Na Wahine Alaka’i scholarship award to be used as a guide for the new scholarship award.

The selection process for the scholarship award to attend LCAM needs to be defined. Guidelines for the Na Wahine Alaka’i scholarship award to be used as a guide for the new scholarship award.

2011-2012 Officers and Directors Proposed Slate 2011-2012 Officers and Directors Proposed Slate The 2011-2012 slate was presented by Sherilyn Tamayose. The slate will be emailed to

membership on May 26, 2011. The 2011-2012 slate was presented by Sherilyn Tamayose. The slate will be emailed to

membership on May 26, 2011. Announcements: Announcements:

The filming for the Honolulu Chapter’s promotional video was completed on May 21, 2011. The video may be completed and ready for viewing by the September installation meeting.

The filming for the Honolulu Chapter’s promotional video was completed on May 21, 2011. The video may be completed and ready for viewing by the September installation meeting.

The next membership meeting will be the held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at The Plaza Club.

The next membership meeting will be the held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at The Plaza Club.

The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Insurance Solutions LLC Conference Room.

The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Insurance Solutions LLC Conference Room.

Adjournment: 6: 35.m. Adjournment: 6: 35.m.

Happy Birthday!

Edith Won July 3 Dee Fujii July 4 Dawn Kaniaupio July 7 Lois Asato July 10

School Supplies Drive July 13, 2011

The Philanthropy Committee will be holding a school supplies collection drive on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 to benefit two local public elementary schools. We are working with Kahalu‘u Elementary School (Kaneohe) and King William C. Lunalilo Elementary School (McCully) to assist them with their 2011 Fall school session supply needs. Please see the “Wish Lists” prepared below to give you an idea of specific items. If you are able to help with donations, please bring your items to the July membership dinner meeting and a receiving table will be available or please contact Sheri Tamayose at [email protected] or 525-8827 or any of the Philanthropy Committee members for assistance. Thank you. Kahalu‘u Elementary School has approximately 259 students from kindergarten through grade six. Many families are not able to afford school supplies as 85% of the students are at poverty level. Principal Naomi Matsuzaki would appreciate anything EWI can assist with.

Kahalu‘u “Wish List” 100 Composition Books, Wide Rule, Black & White Cover type

100 White HI Polymer Erasers, 100 Cap Erasers 200 Dry Erase Markers, any color, chisel tip 100 Dry Erase Markers, any color, fine point

100 Permanent Markers individual Pens, dark color—prefer black, fine point 100 Permanent Markers individual Pens, dark color—prefer black, extra fine point

100 Liquid Hand Soap, Bottles 200 Boxes of Kleenex

Lunalilo Elementary School has approximately 500 students from kindergarten through grade five and also has a special education preschool class. More than half of its families reside in low income households and often school supplies are unaffordable. Vice Principal Amy Kantrowitz says, “Our homeless student population is also increasing.”

Lunalilo “Wish List” Electric Pencil Sharpeners, Scissors (adult and student sizes), Band Aids

Bulletin Board Boarders (designed and or plain) Bulletin Board Paper Rolls

Calculators, New Timers for Testing Key Rings, Lanyards, Whistles (metal or athletic quality for yard duty)

100 Pocket folders (no prongs) any color White Board Cleaner, Markers, & Erasers

Magnets for Magnetic White Boards View Binders, 3-Ringed (2”, 3” and 4”)

Slippers and Clothes (new or nearly new various children sizes) Basketballs, Rubber Balls, Jump Ropes, Hula Hoops (outdoor game items for recess play)

Classroom incentives (stickers, stamps, small prizes for treasure chest) World Wall Map

Bean Bag set of 25 Canon Printer Ink #30 & #31 (x3 classes); Ink for grade level laser 2600 (color and black)

“James and the Giant Peach” from Scholastic Book Club (32 copies) (approximately $6.99 per book) Metal Book ends (24 to replace rusted ones)

Big Wish List Items: 2 and 3 shelf bookshelves, Teachers Chairs, Wall Fans and Standing Fans

Philanthropy Committee 2010-2011 Jane Rock, Chair, Wendy Kia, Jana Moniz, Sheri Tamayose & Edith Won

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KIM GENNAULA TO SUCCEED SUSAN AU DOYLE AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF PROFESSIONAL OFFICER OF ALOHA UNITED WAY

Former news anchor and philanthropy executive Kim Gennaula has replaced Susan Au Doyle as President and Chief Professional Officer of Aloha United Way. Gennaula will be responsible for leading, managing and directing the organization’s efforts to fulfill its mission to improve lives, motivate people to help others, increase resources to meet needs and inspire collective solutions to community problems. Most recently, Gennaula served as Philanthropy Director at Kapiolani Health Foundation, where she was responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors for Kapiolani Medical Center’s operations and hospital programs. Prior to that, she served as News Anchor at KGMB-TV from 1993 to 2008. Gennaula also has experience creating and managing Communications Departments for Liberty House and The Sharper Image. Appointed in April by Governor Neil Abercrombie to serve on the Board of Education, Gennaula is also a volunteer member on two public school reform committees. A frequent emcee at non-profit functions and fundraisers, she has additionally volunteered her time with the March of Dimes and Angel Network. “I am pleased and honored to join the Aloha United Way team. It is the beginning of a new era where we will think creatively to develop new strategies that support our donors, our non-profit partners and the businesses who work with us to help the community. In this economy, our non-profits need us more than ever, and we will be committed to finding innovative ways to assist in that fundraising effort to help even more agencies.” Aloha United Way is a change agent and efficient community fundraiser that improves lives by addressing the community’s most pressing needs. By convening diverse partners and investing in programs and people to advance solutions, Aloha United Way creates long-lasting change. The organization helps children and youth succeed, strengthens and supports families by promoting financial stability, aids in the rehabilitation and treatment of those with addictions, invests in getting homeless families sheltered and housed, ensures the safety and well-being of the most-needy in the community, and provides statewide access to information and referral sources to help individuals find the help they need. For more information, call (808) 543-2203 or visit www.auw.org.

http://www.auw.org/

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PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS AND PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR 2011 – 2012 DIRECTORS FOR 2011 – 2012

The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate for the 2011 – 2012 Board of Directors: The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate for the 2011 – 2012 Board of Directors: Vice-President/President-elect: Pattie Furtado, Outrigger Enterprises Group Vice-President/President-elect: Pattie Furtado, Outrigger Enterprises Group Secretary: April Tengan, HMSA Secretary: April Tengan, HMSA Treasurer: Wanda Sanchez, Bank of Hawaii Treasurer: Wanda Sanchez, Bank of Hawaii Sergeant-at-Arms: Debbie Hirasaki, Business Insurance Services, Inc. Sergeant-at-Arms: Debbie Hirasaki, Business Insurance Services, Inc. Communications & Marketing: Pattie Furtado, Outrigger Enterprises Group Communications & Marketing: Pattie Furtado, Outrigger Enterprises Group Membership: Leianne Pedro, Pacific Business News Membership: Leianne Pedro, Pacific Business News Program: Michelle Nakahara, Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Program: Michelle Nakahara, Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Ways & Means: Maegan Brandt, Insurance Solutions, LLC Ways & Means: Maegan Brandt, Insurance Solutions, LLC EWISP (Director-at-Large) Jane Rock, Neal S. Blaisdell Center EWISP (Director-at-Large) Jane Rock, Neal S. Blaisdell Center The slate was presented at the June 8, 2011 business meeting. Other nominations may be submitted in writing to President Shelley Okubo up to July 29, 2011 by five representatives. The slate was presented at the June 8, 2011 business meeting. Other nominations may be submitted in writing to President Shelley Okubo up to July 29, 2011 by five representatives. Tracy Wong, Insurance Solutions, LLC, was elected previously as Vice President/President-elect, so she will be installed as President for 2011-2012. Tracy Wong, Insurance Solutions, LLC, was elected previously as Vice President/President-elect, so she will be installed as President for 2011-2012. The election of Officers and Directors will take place at the September 14, 2011 meeting and will be followed by the installation ceremony. The election of Officers and Directors will take place at the September 14, 2011 meeting and will be followed by the installation ceremony.

Important Dates

July 8: Aloha United Way Packing Project, 200 N. Vineyard Blvd, 5th Floor, 4:00-8:00pm

July 13: ASIST Awards Banquet, Kapiolani Community College, Ka‘Ikena Dining Room

July 27: Board of Directors meeting 5:30pm at Insurance Solutions LLC

Sept 9: EWI Golf Tournament at Hawaii Prince Golf Club

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The EWI Waikiki Lunch Bunch gathered on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Kim Chee Restaurant for food and fun! Pictured above are (clockwise, L ‐ R): Adele Tasaka (Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau), Cora Kim (Hawaii Prince Hotel), Lois Asato (Hawaii Convention Center), Renee Suzuki (Royal Hawaiian Hotel), Michelle Nakahara (Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki), Rosanna Costales (Pacific Business News), Julie Loo (Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki), Shelley Okubo (Aqua Hotels & Resorts). Not pictured: Lauralei Tanaka (HTH Corporation), and Leianne Pedro (Pacific Business News).

Photo courtesy of Leianne Pedro

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The 16th Annual EWI Scholarship Golf Tournament is calling for golfers and donations! We appreciate the support of our member firms and representatives in making this year’s tournament the best ever so we can continue offering scholarships to our high school juniors and adult students in scholastic transition.

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how do i apply?Register at www.healthiestemployers.com/events/hawaii. Click on Online Application. All applications must

be completed on or before July 8, 2011 to be considered. Hawaii’s Healthiest Employers will be awarded to

organizations that excel in several areas. Finalists and winners from each category will be recognized at an

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