“Letter of Thanks” - Honolulu Chapter · 2014-08-29 · 1 President’s Message p. 1 • September Dinner Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting Highlights, Dates to Note p. 3 • Philanthropy

1 President’s Message p. 1 • September Dinner Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting Highlights, Dates to Note p. 3 • Philanthropy committee Report, Book Club p. 5 • Recruiting Flyer p. 6 • Recruiting Tips, Welcome New Member p. 7

“Letter of Thanks”

Time waits for no one. No one gets a minute more or a minute less and this year has flown by. It was a year that no one could have predicted, filled with several new and exciting opportunities, challenges and successes. First on my very long list of people to thank is my family: James, Kylee, Wyatt, Cade and Halee. They understood when EWI President demands meant late nights, some weekends and meals on the run. Next is my executive, Patrick Klein, who hired me in October 2013 and

supported my Presidency from the start to the finish line; Nadine Uratsuka whose wisdom, advise and experience laid the ground work for my own Presidential experience; Cora Kim for her willingness to help at anytime when there was a need; Miki Hwang who efficiently kept the minutes and prepped documents for business and board meetings; Roseann Bronston for her financial and fiscal savvy with our accounts and reporting; Jennifer Ihara for planning and executing our monthly dinner meetings with flair, fun, creativity and new twists; Candace Yuen for rising to the occasion and confirming attendance and establishing quorum at business meetings; Maegan Brandt for actively recruiting new members and sharing the 3 C's and what makes us special; Karen Mendes and Adele Tasaka for executing incredible scholarship programs with exceptional judges and well-deserving scholarship recipients; Brenda Kanno for her wealth of knowledge and expertise with all things EWI; Jasmine Rivera for her communications and marketing activities through Connect, emails and our website; Francine Lee-Kadota for actively engaging our membership with philanthropic activities such as clothing, book and school supply drives for Salvation Army Women's Way, YWCA and Family Programs Hawaii; and Wanda Sanchez who drove our fundraising efforts with Ward Centre's Give and Get and soon to be Golf Tournament! September's dinner meeting is always an EWI favorite! Your attendance to reach quorum is greatly appreciated as we conduct business and do a written year in review, approve the new budget, and install your new officers. Wear royal blue, your EWI pin and get ready to congratulate Cora Kim and her new board! My goal from the beginning of the term was to engage connections, enhance careers and enrich the community. I realize that to whom much is given, much is expected. It has been a journey unlike any other and I'm at the finish line. I hope that I've left EWI better than I found it ... and it's always been a gold standard! Always connected, Leianne Pedro Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2013-2014 President, EWI of Honolulu

HONOLULU EDITION

Chartered November 3, 1967 September 2014 | Vol. 6, No. 9

2013-2014 Officers & Directors

President

Leianne Pedro, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

VP/President-Elect Cora Kim, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Secretary Miki Hwang, Cowabunga! Computers

Treasurer Roseann Bronston, Archipelago Hawaii

Ways & Means Wanda Sanchez, Bank of Hawaii

Retention & Recruitment Director

Maegan Brandt, Insurance Solutions LLC

Sergeant-at-Arms Candace Yuen, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

Programs Jennifer Ihara, TW Telecom

EWISP Director at Large Karen Mendes, APP Hawaii

Communications & Marketing Director Vacant

Appointed Positions

Advisor Nadine Uratsuka, Accuity, LLP

Bylaws/Parliamentarian Brenda Kanno, Research Corporation of

the University of Hawai'i

ASIST Chair Adele Tasaka, Hawaii Visitors &

Convention Bureau

Philanthropy Chair Francine Lee-Kadota, Meridian

Properties Inc.

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EWI Honolulu Monthly Newsletter ewihonolulu.org

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September 2014

http://www.ewiconnect.org/

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September 2014

Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights July 23, 2014

Approval of Minutes: Approved the minutes of the June 18 Board of Directors’ meeting. Treasurer’s Report:

• As of May 31, 2014, account balances (unaudited) were as follows: General Operating Account: $59,483.95 B/C/DP: $63,305.10

• As of June 30, 2014, account balances (unaudited) were as follows: General Operating Account: $67,871.67 B/C/DP: $64,130.93

• The July 2014 disbursements were approved. Committee Reports: ASIST – Adele Tasaka

• Congratulations on the great ASIST awards dinner! • Congratulatory letters were drafted for instructions on award. • All recipients except LorMona has advised us of their school and the request

for fund transfer will be submitted to Roseann. Communications and Marketing

• August Connect is scheduled to be released on Friday, August 1, 2014. • Articles for the September Connect are due on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. • Jasmine has started her new job at AdWalls on June 30. Leianne and Cora

will be helping with the Connect. EWISP – no report Philanthropy – Francine Lee-Kadota

• Corporate is collecting Box Tops for Education. Our chapter goal is to collect 592 individual Box Tops. An email blast will be sent to membership to bring in Box Tops to the September 17 meeting.

• Book drive is scheduled for the August 13 dinner. The books will be shared at the EWI Literacy event for the foster children that Family Programs Hawaii works with.

• YWCA is interested in hosting a breakfast or lunch event to showcase and provide a tour of YWCA.

Program – Jennifer Ihara

• August 13 Membership Meeting. Health and Wellness Fair at Neal Blaisdell. 14 vendors are already scheduled to participate.

• September 17 Business / Installation Meeting at The Plaza Club. • October 8 Membership Meeting at Hilton Waikiki Beach. • November 12 Membership Meeting at Oahu Country Club • December 3 Membership Meeting at Kapiolani Community College Ka’ikena

Restaurant Retention & Recruitment – Maegan Brandt

• There are currently 54 members. • An after hours networking for new members is being discussed for August. • The membership campaign is still going on. Our chapter goal is 62

members.

DATES TO NOTE

September 10-13, 2014 LCAM Arlington, VA September 17, 2014 Installation/Business Meeting The Plaza Club October 8, 2014 Dinner Meeting Hilton Waikiki Beach October 23, 2014 Reading Rally Family Programs Hawaii Oahu Vets Center November 12, 2014 Dinner Meeting KCC Ka 'ikena Restaurant December 3, 2014 Save the Date

Happy Birthday! Michelle Nakahara Sept 1 Cathy Haga Sept 4 Regan Rosdil Sept 12 Dulce Sanders Sept 12 Leona Hee Sept 13 Nadine Uratsuka Sept 14 Shelley Okubo Sept 20


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September 2014

Sergeant-at-Arms – Candace Yuen • There were 42 representatives and 2 no shows at the July 9, 2014 membership meeting held at Waialae

Country Club. • 72% member representatives were in attendance.

Ways and Means – Wanda Sanchez

• We met and exceeded the 48 teams needed for the golf tournament! • Goal for the silent/live auction, tips, greenies, and door prizes is $8,000. • Volunteers are set and assignments are done for the golf tournament.

Unfinished Business:

• None New Business:

• Our contract with Hawaii Self Storage ends in July. Hawaii Self Storage is offering 50% off of the unit until September and a free unit in the Mililani or Kapolei locations thereafter. The board approved the contract extension until the end of September.

• $250 sponsorship for LCAM 2014 was approved. • Reviewed 2014-2015 Proposed Budget. The goal is to have the budget approved at the September Business

Meeting.

Next Meetings: • The next membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 5:30p.m. at Neal S. Blaisdell

Center, Pikake Room. • The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20 2014, 5:30p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel,

Board Room.

EWI Corporate: Professional Development There will be no corporate webinar in the month of September. Stay tuned for more details on the October webinar!


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September 2014

Philanthropy Update - September 2014

Thank you to those who donated books and boxtops at our Networking event at the NBC on August 13th for our EWI Literacy event on Oct. 23rd. Boxtops will be mailed to EWI Corporate for their Literacy event.

10/23/14 – SAVE THE DATE: Literacy/Reading Rally to be held at Oahu Veterans Center from 5 – 7:30 pm. More info to come

Respectfully Yours: Francine Lee-Kadota, Philanthropy Chair

EWI Book Club Announcement

September Book Selection and Meeting: Confidence Code, by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, September 24th at 5:30pm (Pau Hana) at Ryan’s Grill

October Book: China Dolls by Lisa See

Email to RSVP or join the mailing list:

[email protected]


mailto:[email protected]

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September 2014

FOR CONNECTIONS

EWI® provides access to a global network of business professionals, with opportunities to:

• Exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and identify new resources

• Showcase your firm’s products and services through advertising and sponsorships

• Connect with other representatives at regional conferencesand EWI’s Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting

FOR CAREERS

EWI partners with you to achieve your career goals by offering:

• Professional development webinars and conference workshops

• Fellows Scholarships for active EWI representatives in accreditedbaccalaureate, graduate, or post-graduate programs

• Academy of Leadership, a multi-course professional developmentprogram

• Opportunities for service on Corporate and Chapter Boards andCommittees

FOR COMMUNITY

EWI has a long tradition of commitment to communities bydonating annually through its:

• Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP)for high school seniors

• Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarshipfor non-traditional students facing economic, social, or physical challenges

• Reading Rally programs to promote literacy

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JOIN

EWI is unique in its commitment to support member firms, representatives, and communities.To find out more, visit ewiconnect.com. For additional information about a Chapter near you, or to contact anEWI Retention and Recruitment Director for your local Chapter, visit EWI > Connections > Find a Chapter .

I have been impressed with

EWI’s professionalism, and

how member firms support

one another.”

Diversity of members is

the strength of EWI.”

Thanks to EWI, I am a

more valuable employee.”

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September 2014

MEMORANDUM

TO: All EWI Members

CC: 2013-2014 Corporate Board and Advisor FROM: Wendy Cowley – Executive Director, COO DATE: May 29, 2014 RE: “400 in 4” Membership Campaign Whether you are a new member or have a long standing membership with EWI, we are sure you have heard the phrase, “recruitment is everyone’s responsibility”; well here is an opportunity to participate in making this a reality. We are excited to announce a new membership campaign, “400 in 4” to recognize each individual member who brings in a new member. To be recognized, make sure you include your name on the application under Recruited By. The campaign will run June 1 – September 30, 2014. We have received several beautiful pieces of jewelry that were handcrafted especially for our campaign. Also, logo merchandise will be given for each new member recruited.

• “Bag” a member and receive an EWI eco-friendly reusable bag • “Drive” new members to EWI and receive a flash drive • Use your “Charm” to bring in five members and receive an EWI charm bracelet

We recognize that our goal is large, but we’re hoping that together we can increase membership with as many new members as possible and expand our EWI network. There are two great webinars: “Finding Diamonds, Sapphires and Pearls in Our Own Backyard” and “Retention and Recruitment” with helpful ideas and tips. You can view both of these videos in the Members Only section of the Corporate Website. We have created a new page on the Corporate Website specifically for the “400 in 4” campaign and developed new eye catching marketing pieces to assist you in your recruitment efforts that include:

! An interactive video with over 35 testimonials from members expressing the value of their membership

! Colorful full page “Join EWI” benefits flyer for electronic distribution ! Marketing booklet converted to a flipbook that can be linked to electronic messages

Visit the Corporate Website to see updates on campaign progress, recruitment tips (these will also be shared on Facebook weekly so be sure to “Like” us), photos of the prizes, and much more. As always, the Corporate Office is here to help. We are only a phone call or email away. We appreciate your membership and your efforts to make EWI even better with an increased network. Go EWI!


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September 2014

EWI Recruiting tips for New Members~

• Did you know there is a discount for second and third representatives from your firm? Who do you work with that would benefit from membership in EWI? Share the Join EWI Recruitment Flyer with them or invite them to our next Chapter meeting.

• The most powerful marketing tool EWI has is each member’s personal story. Share your EWI story with friends, colleagues, your book club, and anyone else you think would benefit from membership.

• Are you mentoring a young professional? Share the value of EWI professional development opportunities through webinars, reference articles, and conferences.

• Share EWI Corporate’s Facebook posts to your timeline. • Email the “Why Join?” flyer to all your Outlook contacts. (Link text to

document.) • Do you know any lapsed EWI members? Reach out and invite them to an event. • Do you belong to another association or group? If so, who do you know that would benefit from

membership in EWI? • The value is there! Share that EWI members receive 11 hours of professional development training through

webinars at a value in excess of $2,000 for a fraction of the price.

Julie Vaugh Digital Marketing Specialist Hagadone Printing

Julie Vaugh was born and raised in Central Massachusetts, relocating to the island of Oahu in 2012 after completing her MBA. She received her masters in Organizational Management & Sustainability at Antioch University New England. Prior to Julie’s transition into the Hagadone family, she was heavily involved in the fields of graphic design, social media strategy marketing, print publication and consultative customer service. With her past experience, Julie brings knowledge in SEO, organizational management and problem-solving. In her free time, Julie enjoys being outdoors; running, camping and anything adventurous while also volunteering for The Lantern Floating Hawaii.


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September 2014

The EWI 19th Annual Golf Tournament has been rescheduled due to the Hurricane. The new date is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014. We are still accepting donations and teams! Please notify Wanda Sanchez and Brenda Kanno of any changes in golfers. Mahalo, W&M Committee


19th Annual Scholarship Golf

Tournament

Team Information

Team One

Team Captain _________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Player Two ___________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Three__________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Team Two

Team Captain _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Player Two __________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

Player Three _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUB Friday, September 26, 2014

19th Annual Golf Tournament

Member Firms*

Sustaining Members*Edith Won

Chapter Life Member*

Eleanor Urakawa

*Membership as of February 2014

Golf

4 Miles LLC

Accuity LLP

Allied Builders System

AMEC

APP Hawaii

Aqua Hospitality

Archipelago Hawaii

Aston Hotels

Bank of Hawaii

Business Insurance Services, Inc.

City and County of Honolulu

City Mill Co., Ltd

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties

Cowabunga! Computers

C. S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.

First Hawaiian Bank

go! Airlines

Hagadone Printing Company

Hawaii Commercial Real Estate

Hawaii Convention Center

Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.

Honolulu Star Advertiser

HTH Corporation

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Insurance Solutions LLC

Island Insurance Company, Ltd.

Ito Healthcare Group

Lamination House, Inc.

Leonn Kaleikini

Marie Louise Fine Garment Cleaners

Meridian Properties, Inc.

Merrill Lynch

Miller-Hee Realty Inc.

Mokulele Airlines

mPower Hawaii

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

New York Life Insurance

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Pacific Business News

Pacific Guardian Life Insurance

Punahou School

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Remington College

Robert Half International

Sam Kasnetz

SH Consulting LLC

Shannon’s Construction Services

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii

Starwood Hotels in Waikiki

The Plaza Club

The Research Corporation of The University of Hawaii

tw telecom

UHA

Golf 19th puka

Available Hole Sponsorships ❏ PLATINUM SPONSOR - $2,500

❏ GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000

❏ TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS - $550

If the tournament must be canceled due to extreme weather conditions, safety concerns, or any other reason, fees cannot be returned. Thank you for your understanding.

❏ 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:

Wanda SanchezP. O. Box 2295

Honolulu, HI96804-2295

Company/Individual Name*

Contact Person*

Mailing Address*

City/ZIP Code*

Phone*

Email Address*

* = Required

19th Annual Golf Tournament

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

Phone: 944-4567

September 26, 201411 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 Wanda Sanchez • Phone (808) 694-4505Email: [email protected]

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

Where does your money go? Your participation in the golf tournament, our major fund-raising event, will support EWI’s mission of community involvement and allow us to continue to provide generous scholarships to individuals pursuing a higher education degree and to support other philanthropic activities related to literacy. A small portion of the proceeds will also support some of our operational expenses.

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 oral and written communication skills, creativity, scholastic records, financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and honors, citizenship, attitude, and clearly defined career goals. In 2013, EWI of Honolulu awarded $13,000 in scholarships.

ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Program provides financial support to adults facing economic, social, or physical challenges, who are looking to improve their situation through educational opportunities (non-traditional students). 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. In 2013, EWI of Honolulu awarded $11,000 in scholarships.

Who is EWI? Executive Women International is a professional 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. EWI is unique in that the firm, not the individual, holds the membership.

Since its establishment in 1938 in San Francisco, California, the organization has grown, and today, EWI has more than 2,000 member firms and 2,300 representatives in chapters in major cities across the U.S. and Canada. EWI of Honolulu was established in 1967 and currently has 53 member firms and 56 representatives.

Thank you for your support and participating in our 19th Annual Golf Tournament.

See you at the 19th Puka!

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Documents

“Letter of Thanks” - Honolulu Chapter · 2014-08-29 · 1 President’s Message p. 1 • September Dinner Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting Highlights, Dates to Note p. 3 • Philanthropy