Letter from the President

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1 HONOLULU EDITION Chartered November 3, 1967 October 2017 Vol. 9, No. 10 Letter from the President Aloha everyone! I would like to thank all of you for entrusting me to lead our organization this year. I am so honored to be your Chapter President. Your newly installed Board of Directors is so thrilled to lead our journey together. We are looking forward to continuing all the hard work of the previous boards. Our mission this year is to change lives through literacy. Dr. Seuss says The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you ll go. This holds true in our everyday lives and what we strive to achieve with our two scholarship programs, EWISP and ASIST. Our upcoming board retreat will be on Sunday, October 1 at member firm Sheraton Waikiki. We look forward to a great day to strategize on our upcoming year and continue to focus on the 3Cs (Connections, Career and Community). Please join us on Wednesday, October 11 at The Coconut Club at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. In support of our literacy campaign, I would like to challenge each of our members to bring a children s book to our October membership meeting to be donated at our Reading Rally on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Pauoa Elementary School. I look forward to a great year with you. Mahalo, Michelle Nakahara President EWI of Honolulu President s Message p.1 October Flyer p.2 Chapter Leadership p.3 Board Meeting Highlights, Dates to Note 1 p.4 Installation Recap p.6 New Member Bio p.8 Reading Rally Flyer p.9 October Webinar p.10

2 Executive Women International EWI Committee Duties 101 & Speed Networking October 11, 2017 Aston Waikīkī Beach Hotel Coconut Club, 21 st Floor 2570 Kalakaua Avenue 5:30pm Check-in 6-8pm Networking $40 EWI Members $50 Non-Members Valet Parking: $4 for 4 hrs. Menu Truffled Three Mushroom Risotto Coconut Shrimp Crispy Calamari Crispy Thai Style Spring Rolls Guava Glazed Baby Back BBQ Ribs Hawaiian Style Crispy Garlic Chicken Mini Crab Cakes Vegetable Platter Chocolate Decadence Cake Lilikoi Cheesecake EWI is committed to literacy! Please donate a book or two for our Reading Rally on October 24, 2017 at Pauoa Elementary School. Books will be collected at our 10/11/17 meeting. RSVP by October 5 th to Ariel # or amoniz@infinium-interiors.com Mail payments to Ariel Moniz c/o Infinium Interiors 850 Mililani St., Honolulu, HI Page

3 Michelle Nakahara Starwood Hotels in Waikik President Kim Asuncion Aston Hotels President-Elect Taryn Kabei C. S. Wo & Sons Secretary Jenny Li First Foundation Bank Treasurer Ariel Moniz Infinium Interiors Sergeant-at-Arms Karen Mendes American Solutions for Business Retention & Recruitment Francine Lee-Kadota Abigail Jacinto Meridian Properties Inc. Robert Half International Programs Communications & Marketing Roseann Freitas Archipelago Hawaii Ways & Means JaDawn Perez American Carpet One EWISP Director at Large Brenda Kanno Research Corp of the Univ. of HI By-Laws/Parliamentarian Candace Yuen Aston Hotels ASIST Kim Oshiro Hilton Waikīkī Beach ASIST Leslie Ikei Hawaiian Electric Philanthropy Wanda Sanchez Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. Advisor 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 ewiconnect.com ewi@ewiconnect.com 3 Page

4 Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights August 30, 2017 Treasurer s Report: July 2017 financials were disbursed, reviewed and approved by the board. Committee Reports: ASIST Kim Asuncion 5 Scholarships awards mailed out to schools: Patricia Deluna $6,000 University of Hawaii at Manoa Brianne Nagamine - $4,000 University of Hawaii at Manoa Cristine Natividad - $3,000 University of Hawaii West Oahu Rachelle Winter - $3,000 Kapiolani Community College Tanea Dalpivo - $1,000 Chaminade University Rieko Nieto - $3,000 - University of Hawaii at Manoa Communications and Marketing Joanna Hall September Connect will be released on Friday, September 1, 2017, to the EWI of Honolulu website and via blast to membership. Articles for the October Connect are due on September 13, EWISP Francine Lee-Kadota All EWISP scholarship funds, totaling $20,000, were distributed towards the school year as requested by each scholarship recipient. Retention & Recruitment Susan Miyabara Currently at 62 firms and 68 representatives. Firm Changes: o Archipelago Hawaii, new 2nd rep Cynthia Allen. o Elite Parking, pending rep (to fill Jennifer Padre s slot). o Sageview Advisory Group, pending rep o Y. Hata & Co. Ltd., not renewing membership. Pending Prospects for next year: o Hogan Financial Group o Level 3 Communications will be adding a second rep. 13 new firms out of 62 total firms. 20 new member reps out of 68 total member reps. Philanthropy Mei Parrish Ito Health Care/Oahu Care Bingo event deferred to next term. $500 check to Family Promise of Hawaii $750 check to Blood Bank of Hawaii $500 to be donated to EWI of Houston victims of Hurricane Harvey or an appropriate charity. Programs Karen Yonemoto September 15, 2017: Annual Business Meeting at member firm Sheraton Waikiki (date change to Friday, 9/15/17 from Wednesday, 9/13/17) October 11, 2017: Tiki s (tentative) November 8, 2017: Pacific Beach Hotel; $49 inclusive; parking $5 Sergeant-at-Arms Allissa Carveiro 30 representatives and 13 guests attended the August 9, 2017 Firm Night meeting at member firm Pagoda Hotel. 43% member representatives were in attendance Officers & Directors President Michelle Nakahara Starwood Hotels in Waikīkī President-Elect Kim Asuncion Aston Waikīkī Beach Hotel Secretary Taryn Kabei CS Wo & Sons Treasurer Jenny Li First Foundation Bank Sergeant-at-Arms Ariel Moniz Infinium Interiors Communications & Marketing Director Abigail Jacinto Robert Half International Retention & Recruitment Director Karen Mendes American Solutions for Business Programs Director Francine Lee-Kadota Meridian Properties Inc. Ways & Means Director Roseann Freitas Archipelago Hawai i EWISP Director at Large JaDawn Perez American Carpet One Appointed Positions ASIST Chair Candace Yuen Aston Waikīkī Beach Hotel and Kim Oshiro Hilton Waikīkī Beach Hotel Philanthropy Chair Leslie Ikei Hawaiian Electric Company Bylaws/Parliamentarian Brenda Kanno The Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Advisor Wanda Sanchez Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. 4 Page

5 Ways and Means JaDawn Perez 22nd Annual Golf Tournament was held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Hawaii Prince Golf Course. Board approved the transfer of 85% of proceeds from the 2017 golf tournament to B/C/DP. 23rd Annual Golf Tournament will be on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Hawaii Prince Golf Course. Unfinished Business: budget was approved by the Board for presentation to the membership for review/approval. New Business: None. Next Meetings: September Business Meeting (quorum is needed) and Installation of the Board will be on Friday, September 15, 2017, 5:30 p.m. at Sheraton Waikiki. September Joint Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 5:30 p.m. at Sheraton Waikiki. DATES TO NOTE Wednesday, October 11, 2017: October Meeting at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, The Coconut Club, 21st Floor Tuesday, October 24, 2017: EWI Annual Reading Rally at Pauoa Elementary School Happy Birthday! Emily Kleiner Oct 17 Enid Honda Oct 30 Directory Changes Please notify Retention & Recruitment Director, Karen Mendes, of American Solutions for Business of any changes in your address, , telephone number, etc. so the change can be made in the directory. or (808) Share your News and Photos in the monthly CONNECT Contact: Abigail Jacinto at or (808) Submission deadline for November issue: October 11, Page

6 Congratulations to the EWI of Honolulu Board of Directors & Appointed Positions Positions! 6 Page

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8 Sidney Louie Where Hawai i, Morris Media Network For the past 15 years, Sidney Louie has been overseeing circulation and marketing in Hawaii for Morris Media Network, promoting books, magazines, television, and digital services to hospitality/distribution partners and concierge/guest services teams statewide. With strong community outreach, Sidney has coordinated and promoted festivals and events in Hawaii for over 25 years and is currently serving as advisor to the Concierge Association of Hawaii. Jenny Lee Old Republic Title I am excited to join EWI Honolulu Chapter as the representative of Old Republic Title. Thanks to Karen Choe for introducing me to EWI! Old Republic Title is one of the largest title insurance companies in the US with nationwide offices and 10 locations on Oahu and the neighbor islands. I am in charge of Asia Pacific Business Development to enhance real estate services and professionalism. I am looking forward to meeting you all. Thank you. 8 Page

9 Philanthropy Committee presents EWI of Honolulu s Annual Reading Rally Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Pauoa Elementary School 2301 Pauoa Road Honolulu, Hawaii EWI of Honolulu is committed to the promotion of literacy, which is EWI s international philanthropy project since Chapter projects promote literacy awareness for both children and adults. Volunteers are welcome to help the children with Halloween crafts and games. Please wear a Halloween costume. RSVP to Leslie Ikei at leslie.ikei@hawaiianelectric.com or by October 20, Page

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