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few questions as staffer Bernie Au madeher appearance. Bernie had gone on-line to

check out Soroptimist to find that they are

a really

good

organi-zation.

The

surprise

was on

SICO

mem-

bers as a

few of the teachers thought that they were

there for a full-on presentation to include

dancing! Of course, they were more than

grateful for the small donations. Many

thanks to members who donated more sup-

plies on their own. Principal Mrs. Masaniaiwas not able

to attend.

The campus

is so neat and

well main-

tained.

Calendar of Events

September 5th Meeting at Ruby Tuesday

5:00 p.m. for dinner

Meeting starts at 6:00 p. m.

September 21st, SaturdaySICO Celebrates 27 years of service at Aiea Bowling AlleySeptember 29th, SundayMembership Tea, Wahiawa Botanical Garden 10am

October 1, Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at Paesanos in Waimalu

October 3, Founders Day and Next General Membership MeetingOctober 12, 5th Annual American Cancer Society Walk, Richardson Field, 7:00 am

October 18, 19, 20District VI Meeting, Mark your calendarsThe

meeting is scheduled to be in MAUIthis is a change of venue.

October 30, Board Meeting, place TBD by President Rene

July, 2014SIA Convention, Vancouver, BCPlan to attend

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27 Years of Service

September 2013SICO represen-

tatives were so

well received at

Kahuku Elemen-

tary School. The

surprise was onus! Susan Lau,

Angie Bugarin,Lyn Lurbe and

Jackie Pactol, were about to leave after load-

ing a cart with all the school supplies. How-

ever, the contact, Mari Lei, insisted onshowing us to the

library. As the group

neared, they were then

told that the teachers

were having a meeting

so they became quiet

so as not to interruptthe meeting. Then

were told that the

teachers wanted to

meet them and wanted to know about Sorop-

timist. Susan, Jackie and Lyn proceeded for-

ward to the u-shaped area. Susan walked

across the room, Jackie tried to follow only

to see that Lyn had stopped and Angie hung

back to take pictures. Finding herself in the

center, Jackie introduced the members and

talked about Soroptimists mission Educate

to Lead, WOA, VRA and YCA, fielded a

Educate to LeadAdopted Another School

Share the Light of Soroptimist Service


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Presidents Message

N A MEA HOU

Happy Birthday

Jane Murakami, September 8th

Ann Freed, September 16th

Happy 27th Anniversary

Charter Members

Maile Kanemaru

Leona Soto

Jackie Pactol

Aloha SICO Members,

We are a club thats so busy, constantly shakin

and movin and someone said recently, Whew! I

need to catch my breath! Yes, thats exactly who we are!

Thanks to all the members at the recent Annual Fundraiser at

the Dole Ballroom who participated. If you were there, you mayhave seen our ladies, preparing the silent auction, wearing greatoutfits, greeting guests as they arrived, checking them in, selling

them drawing tickets, making instant buys at the silent auction,

grazing at the buffet table, meeting old friends, making new ones,and even dancing the Electric Slide!

Hang on, members, because weve only just begun! Join us for

our 27th SI Central Oahu Charter Anniversary as we party to-

gether at Aiea Bowl on Sept. 21st and a movie to follow; bringpotential members to explore the Wahiawa Botanical Garden on

Sept. 29th at our Membership Tea, walk with Chair Leona Sotos

team on Oct. 12th at Ford Island for the American Cancer Soci-

etys Making Strides for Breast Cancer; and fly to Maui with

Pres. Elect Ellen Kazama on Oct 18-20 for the District VI Meet-ing.

We also have a big community meeting planned for January 11,2014, Human Trafficking Awareness Program, called Stop This

Travesty! co-sponsored with Mililani Buddhist Womens Asso-

ciation and SI Central Oahu, to be held at Mililani Hongwanji,

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Light lunch to follow. We welcome your

suggestions for speakers and resources.So much more to come, so check our 2013-14 Calendar of

Events, mark your calendars, join in the fun, service to our com-

munity, and doing it with aloha!

A hui hou

Rene Mansho

Soroptimist at BBC

On the way to Kahuku Elementary School, donations

were also dropped off at the Bobby Benson Center.

Word of mouth works very well for the projects sup-

ported by SICO and many of the items were the result of

that. School supplies were also

donated to supplement the two

programs serving these chal-

lenged youths.

Receiving the items is the Op-

erations Manager and SICOs

own Angie Bugarin, HR Direc-

tor, with staff.

Did you know, that SICO

President Rene Man-

sho, when she was on

the City Council, initi-ated the Resolution for

the Bobby Benson Cen-ter. While waiting for

Angie and staff, the

Resolution can be seenhanging in the Lobby

area. Among other

things, it references that

BBC is the first estab-

lishment to treat chemi-

cal dependency for ado-

lescents. Governor

Abercrombies signa-

ture also appears.

SICOs Roster is GROWING

SICO has another new member. Although not new to So-

roptimist, Linda Ah Hee, who lives in Mililani, is a transfer

member from SI Waikiki Foundation, Inc. Having recently

joined Soroptimist, she finds that it is easier for her to attend

meetings and be able to participate closer to home.

WELCOME LINDA


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Another Championship TEAMRene Tokunaga has been literally following her son as

his Little League Seniors team traveled to Hilo, Califor-

nia and Bangor, Maine. They won the State tournamentthen went on to Maine for the national championshiptournament. SICO members have also been following the

team through emails. Rene says, Sorry to say that the

team lost to Pennsylvania today in the semifinals so they

will not be in the championship game tomorrow. The

boys did great overall and we are all very proud of them.Especially, we've heard throughout our trip both in Cali-

fornia and Maine, that our team plays with class and is

very respectful. Other teams were even cheering for our

team. They showed so much Aloha. Before each game

our players presented a kukui nut lei to each player,

coach and umpire. We saw the other teams wearing theleis everyday throughout the trip and other people were

asking how they could get one. The team represented Ha-

waii well.

Congratulations to the Pearl City Little League Seniors

team for a job well done!

Violet Richardson Awardee

Pomai returns

Fresh off her shift at Pali Momi Hospi-

tal, Pomai Nakoa, Violet Richardson

Awardee, joined us for dinner and an up-

date of her travels and project in Vietnam.

You may recall that her project is teach-

ing English to elementary school studentsand college bound students. Her day consisted of prepar-

ing a daily curriculum and this year she took a Hawaiian

legend book. She shared that she learned to make silk

lanterns and attended a water puppet show, exclusive to

Vietnam.

Her next stop was in Nepal with pharmacists where

language was a bit of a problem in how instructions

were translated.

Very thankful for her award, she will be attending

Occidental College in California. She was a representa-

tive of the Pacific Asian Affairs Council, Glocal

Literacy Foundation.

Leonas Great AdventureLeona had a great adventure on a whitewater raft ride in

Oregon. She and hubby Ed had gone to watch granddaugh-

ter Mikayla participate in the Lake Oswego Nike Soccer

Tournament. One side trip was the whitewater rafting.

She reports that the team and Coach Ward really enjoyed

themselves. By the way one of the gals did fly out of our

boat, Ed almost went over but his other leg kept him in the

boat and Andy, the other guy fell in the middle of the boatand on mewasnt so bad, I just hung on to the boat and

road the waveswe need to do this! She can now tick it

off her bucket list! Everyone was safe.

Mikayla, age 15, was asked to participate in team Nakoa

Riggers with 17 year olds. In the final game, she scored the

winning goal for the Tournament Championship. Proud

Grandma, Grandpa and Coach Ward, (Dad) were so ex-

cited.

The excitement begins! Leona

at top right.

OH NO! There goes Ed!

More School Supplies Donated

Upon hearing that SICO was donating school supplies

to the Kahuku Elementary School, an overheard remark

prompted another donation of school supplies for Hale o

Hooulu a me Mauliola. On the north shore in Kahuku

is an upcoming program sponsored by the Bobby Ben-

son Center and the Office of Youth Services. Hale o

Hooulu a me Mauliola provides a day program for

young people dealing with substance abuse. Their name

translates to House of Healing and Growth. Although,SICOs budget was almost depleted, a fair amount of

goods were delivered and graciously accepted.

Pictured are Williams-Director; Jackie Pactol; Pua-

Therapist, Lyn Lurbe, Fale-Teacher; Natalie-Admin Asst;

Clarence-Substance Abuse Counselor, Angie Bugarin and

Alice-Case Manager.


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Please have your guests reply to you and then forward

your list to Chairs Ellen Kazama or Rene Mansho.

Prepare to relax in this serene lush garden. For the self-

guided tour, there are easy paths for walking and taking in

the views of magnificent old trees and many different kinds

of flowers.

For those unfamiliar with Wahiawa, the Garden is located

on California Avenue, Wahiawas main street. Take a right

turn from Kamehameha Highway and travel a good mile.

Youll find the parking lot next to the Garden on the left.

Some of you might know that our very own PresidentRene was instrumental in getting the facility for the Garden when

she was on the Honolulu City Council.

Come join the fun as only SICO members can do. Bring poten-

tial members who want to improve the lives of women and girls in

our communities and around the world and to live their dream.

One of the many trails in the Garden


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ONE NIGHT IN ROME

After many planning sessions and a lot of brain busting workTHEevent was finally upon us. The Committee Chair

Lyn Lurbe did a great job along with members Jane Murakami and Lorraine Fukumae. This 11th Annual fundraiser is

the culmination of the three Oahu clubs. All members did an outstanding job. Its still too early for the final tabulation.

However, SICO members exceeded ticket sales and all but two items in the Silent Auction were sold.

BIG MAHALO AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

MAHALO

GOLD TABLE SPONSORS

D&D Construction Co.

BC Construction

Three pictures to the right and below with Maile,

guests who have also participated annually in our

fundraiser. Your support is so truly appreciated.

Another distinguished guest,

Judge Ed Kubo and Mrs.

Kubo, Lyns guests.

With Dr. Kathy

is Randy Fong,

SIWFI member

and advisor for

the S Club at

Sacred Hearts

Academy.

...and look at these lovelies. Lorraine is ready with her red pen to

end the Silent Auction.

Members working

hard to prep all theSilent Auction

items. Many thanks

to Century 21 Lib-

erty Homes for al-

lowing us the use of

their office.

Pres Rene seemingly holding

up the video monitor

Missing from this Club shot are Ann Freed and Marion Poirier

Mr. and Mrs. Ogasawara

Lowell Kalapa

Gayle Bonham

Diana and Sean Hiraoka

Rey and Kara Borges


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Officers and Directors 2013-2014

President: Rene Mansho President-Elect: Ellen Kazama

Co-Treasurer: Susan Lau Secretary: Jackie Pactol

Co- Treasurer: Lyn Lurbe

Directors: Marilyn Lee, Ann Freed, Judy Fomin and Lorraine Fukumae

Committee Chairs:

Ann Freed: Program

Lyn Lurbe: Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training (SOLT)

Jackie Pactol and Marilyn Lee: Public Awareness and Newsletter

Rene Tokunaga and Lyn Lurbe: Awards and Reception

Lyn Lurbe, Jane Murakami, Lorraine Fukumae: Fundraising

Ellen Kazama and Rene Mansho: MembershipLeona Soto: Leeward Shelter

Jackie Pactol: Adopt-A-SchoolMarilyn Lee and Rene Mansho: SICO High School Scholarship

** Lei Ilima Girls Club

** Career/ College Fair for Women/High School StudentsAngie Bugarin: Bobby Benson Center

Rene Mansho: Ehime Maru Clean Up

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MililaniHI967893102

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CENTRAL OAHU

Soroptimist Pledge

I Pledge allegiance to Soroptimism and

to the ideals for which it stands,

The Sincerity of Friendship,

The Joy of Achievement,

The Dignity of Service,

The Integrity of Profession,

The Love of Country.

I will put forth my greatest effort to

promote, uphold and defend these ide-

als for a larger fellowship in home, in

society, in business, for country and forGod.

Soroptimist Grace

For the bread upon the board,

Make us truly thankful, Lord.

For each one meeting here

Whom our hearts hold close and de

For this day O Lord above

Now accept our grateful love.

Amen

email: [email protected]

Address for President Rene Mansho

TheBestforWomen

www.soroptimist. org

Soroptimist is an international service organization improving the lives of women

and girls locally and throughout the world

Charter Members27 Years of Service

Still going strong are Maile Kane-

maru, Leona Soto and Jackie Pactol, the

three original members of Soroptimist

International of Central Oahu. They

have served in many capacities through-

out their membership including the

presidency for more than one term.

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary with

SIWFI member and dear friend Glenda

Rother, who helped establish a strongfoundation for SI Central Oahu.

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