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Letter from President

Aloha,

In a recent communication from the EWI Corporate Office, the topic was “Return on Investment.” What is in it for me? Am I getting the most out of EWI? As we are in the midst of the renewal process, here are some things that can be discussed with your executive on the benefits of being a member firm of the Honolulu Chapter.

Connections: An increased network New business opportunities An open door to more than 2,100 member firms in 67 Chapter

locations throughout North America

Careers: Relevant leadership skill development for member representatives Access to professional development for all employees Opportunities for business-to-business mentoring

Community: An elevated profile and awareness A focused avenue for philanthropic efforts with a non-profit that

champions scholarships and literacy initiatives Chapter-driven fundraising with a local impact

We all experienced these three things at the “Red, White, and Brew” beer and wine tasting joint fundraiser at the Plaza Club in November. What a wonderful event that was! Once again my heartfelt mahalo to the hard-working AdHoc committee and other representatives involved in the planning and implementation of this fundraiser and to our member firms for their generous donations to the silent auction and door prizes. With this kind of teamwork, I believe we can achieve any and all of our goals of what Executive Women International is about. Warmest Aloha,

Shelley T. Okubo President EWI of Honolulu 2010-2011

IN THIS ISSUE

Letter from President 1

Board Meeting Highlights 2-3

Important Dates 3

Strategic Planning Meeting 4

December Meeting Recap 5-6

Bingo Game Day 7

Save the Date Golf Tournament 8

January Membership Meeting 9

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 Naomi Amuro, ASIST Chair Aloha United Way Fay Kauanoe, Philanthropy Chair Seasons Quest Insurance & Financial Services

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HONOLULU EDITION

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Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Insurance Solutions, Suite 1711 Conference Room

Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the October 27, 2010 Board of Directors meeting were approved and seconded. Treasurer’s Report: A motion was made and seconded to approve the November disbursements. Committee Reports: ASIST

President Shelley Okubo reported that a $1,000 check was received from Lenny Klompus. Communications and Marketing

The website has been updated. The Homepage, About Us and Scholarship pages were updated. EWISP

Scholarship levels have been determined: 1st Place – $3,000; 2nd Place – $2,000; three finalists – $1,000 each and the Lynette Tamaye Notebook Award – $500.

Lt. Governor-Elect Brian Schatz has been secured as the speaker for the awards dinner. Membership

Application for the Plaza Club is pending confirmation and payment. New member orientation breakfast will be held in January 2011. Special guest speaker will be Neal

Nakashima of the Outrigger Enterprises Group. Committee goals:

Five new members Each committee member will bring in two new members

Philanthropy

The committee decided to continue to participate in the following annual events: Bingo at Pearl City Nursing Home – February 2011 Aloha United Way Campaign Packaging – end of April or beginning of May 2011 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Reading Rally – October 2011

The committee is considering a few new projects – one in July with a military theme and another with an inspirational and community service theme.

Program

December meeting will be at Iolani Sportswear. The speakers will be the owners of Iolani Sportswear. Sherilyn Tamayose will be demonstrating and teaching lei making. Dinner will be from Side Street Inn.

January membership meeting will be at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The speaker is Celine Nelsen who will speak about leadership. Dinner cost is $35.

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Sergeant-at-Arms

There were 46 representatives and 3 sustaining members at the November 10, 2010 fund raising event held at the Plaza Club.

70% member representative attendance compared to 48% in 2009.

Ways & Means The committee proposed moving the golf tournament from August to October. The board suggested

that the committee consider moving the tournament to June. A “Save-the-Date” card is being prepared for mailing.

Unfinished Business:

File Retention and Storage – A motion was moved and seconded to approve the proposal for Hawaii Self Storage.

Ad Hoc “Wine Tasting Event” EWI secured three $1,000 sponsors. First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. donated $2,000 to the B/C/DP account.

New Business:

Visit by Karen Skirten, EWI of Calgary, Corporate Marketing Director – A motion was made and seconded to approve roundtrip airfare not to exceed $200 for Karen’s trip from Kauai to Honolulu.

Strategic Planning Session – President Okubo conducted a Strategic Planning Session. The session included chapter goals, challenges and solutions for achieving the goals.

Announcements:

The next membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Iolani Sportswear. The meeting will be a business meeting.

The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Insurance Solutions, Conference Room.

Adjournment: 7:16 p.m.

January 26: Board of Directors meeting 5:30pm at Insurance Solutions

February 5: Bingo Game Day 10:00am at Pearl City Nursing Home

February 9: Membership dinner meeting 5:30pm

January 12: Membership dinner meeting 5:30pm at Neal Blaisdell Center

Important Dates

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EWI – HONOLULU CHAPTER

Strategic Planning Meeting Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Retention and Retainment – This was the topic of this year’s strategic planning meeting. The Board focused on two questions:

What are some of the challenges in retaining member firms? What are some suggestions to re-energize member reps and keep them engaged and interested?

A survey was sent to the Board so they could ponder the questions and come up with viable answers. We came up with the following: Challenges in Retaining a Member Firm: Lack of participation from rep and/or member firm

Relevant program for reps and their companies Offering programs that appeal to our reps (professional development)

Firm not sold on the benefits of EWI Demonstrating relevance Not enough in it for the firm

Making the reps and their firms feel like they are an active part of the organization EWI is not a branded household name Dues and/or dinner costs Making reps feel welcome; overcoming cliques Financial (due to the economy, companies cannot afford to pay for memberships, dinners, etc.) Time (scheduling conflicts, company is too busy) Lack of interest Getting new members engaged and involved; getting older members engaged Getting members to see EWI as a priority

Solutions or Ideas to Get Reps Re-Energized/Engaged: President Shelley will personally call reps who have not been attending membership meetings. More buddy lunches. Pick a person you don’t know and call them. Invite them to lunch/dinner/coffee to get to know them

better. Get the executives more involved. Some reps may not be communicating about EWI to their

executives. Need commitment from the executives. Invite them to the scholarship dinners so they can see where

the money is going. Think of ways to incentivize reps to attend meetings (i.e. if they attend 10 meetings out of 12, they

would be eligible for the next month’s dinner meeting free). If a representative participates in “x” number of philanthropic events they are eligible for a free

dinner meeting. It is up to the committee chair to “ignite” their committees.

It is up to us to make an effort and make EWI – Honolulu Chapter the best that it can be by actively participating in our committee meetings, membership meetings and philanthropic projects. As we move into 2011 let’s extend ourselves and establish a goal to be more active in our chapter endeavors by placing more priority in EWI. There are so many benefits in being a member firm, not only for yourself but for your executive and your company.

December Business Meeting Iolani Sportswear was fun and beautifully decorated for the holidays. Ono food, shopping (our favorite!!), AND we got our business stuff taken care of! ~Val Tanaka

The IOLANI Story

Their story began in old Hawai’i when life was simpler and there was time to walk barefoot and dream. The vision to share the beauty and style of the islands through fashion came alive when Edith and Keiji Kawakami sat side by side on the beach watching waves crashing on the shore. The year was 1953, and IOLANI became a reality.

The first factory, a rickety old shack with dirt floors, was nestled just above ‘Iolani Palace. The Kawakami’s decided to honor the location and the history of the Hawaiian monarchy by naming their company, IOLANI Sportswear. They drew from their own ancestors’ ethics of hard work, honesty, and a commitment to excellence along with their dream, and their journey began. Today, IOLANI is one of the oldest and most respected clothing companies in Hawaii. They proudly commemorate more than a half-century of made-in-Hawai’i island fashions.

At the outset, IOLANI was known for its original “Kabe Silk” kimono print men’s shirts. Brightly colored fabrics were printed in Japan and imported to Hawaii where they were cut and sewn into “Aloha” shirts. Today, many of these original IOLANI shirts are prized by shirt collectors around the world. One such shirt is proudly displayed in the IOLANI Factory.

Keiji, Edith, Kiyomi and Jackson have long since retired. They have a new team of designers and a third generation of Kawakami’s at the helm. The basic IOLANI business philosophy still holds fast but this younger generation adds new innovations and style. Contemporary looks and directions continue to carry us onward.

Today, decades after the first stitch was sewn, IOLANI proudly holds its place of honor in island fashion. Yes, that dirt floor has been paved, and high rises block our views, but we still work hard to create the look of IOLANI and we try our utmost to have fun while we do it. So, whether your paradise is in the middle of the Pacific or simply in your heart, we hope you’ll understand why we say, “At IOLANI shoes have been optional since 1953.”

Thank you to Iolani Sportswear who donated 10% of the sales from the December meeting to our scholarship fund. EWI received a check for $99.10. Mahalo to all who contributed!

 

  

Carla Kawakami, owner of Iolani Sportswear  

with Tracy Wong of Insurance Solutions 

     

Our EWI representatives shopping  

     

Wine anyone?                                               Listening  to the beautiful music of  

Manoa DNA 

To view the rest of the photos from the Dec 1st Business meeting, please visit the link below. Password is ewi

http://nickk.smugmug.com/Events/2010-12-Executive-Women/14902256_WYYre/

A BIG mahalo to Sheri Tamayose from First Hawaiian Bank for teaching us how to make her beautiful yarn leis!

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EWI “Bingo Game Day” Pearl City Nursing Home Saturday, February 5, 2011

Your Philanthropy Committee would like your assistance with this year’s Bingo Game Day. We are looking for donations to be used as prizes and are asking for 10 volunteers to facilitate this fun activity for the residents. Pearl City Nursing Home (PCNH) is part of EWI member firm Ito Healthcare Group. PCNH is a nursing home that provides intermediate and skilled level of care services. Suggested donations can be items such as non-skid type socks, Las Vegas type glittery necklaces (the ones you get from the hotel as freebies). Hand lotions, bath gels, small hand soaps, or exercise handballs are examples of possible giveaways. Please bring your donations to the January 12, 2011 membership dinner meeting. To sign up, please email Sheri Tamayose at stamayose@fhb.com.

Agenda Pearl City Nursing Home 919 Lehua Avenue Pearl City, HI 96782 Telephone: (808) 453-1919 Set-up 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Bingo Game 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Game Wrap-up/Clean up 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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SAVE THE DATE 

16th ANNUAL EWI GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Friday, September 9, 2011  

Hawaii Prince Golf Club 91‐1200 Fort Weaver Road Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706 

Happy Birthday! Adele Tsukamoto January 9 Sheri Tamayose January 23

Vision To Be the Leading Connection for Business Professionals.

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.

Executive Women International® Honolulu Chapter

Membership Meeting

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 NEAL BLAISDELL CENTER

PIKAKE ROOM

Please R.S.V.P. if you will NOT be attending or if you are bringing a guest. Contact Mary Ann Sullivan by noon, Wednesday, January 5, 2011 via e-mail to maryann@current-affairs.net or call 808-732-9666.

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 the R.S.V.P. deadline if you are not able to attend. You will be billed for any missed meetings unless prior notice is received.

Dinner Menu Appetizers

Assortment of Sushi

Crispy Spring Rolls with Assortment of Dipping sauces

Salad

Tofu Watercress Salad Tossed in a Sesame Ginger Oriental

Vinaigrette

Mesclun of Greens Topped with Thinly Sliced Bermuda

Onions & Hamakua Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Okinawan Potato Salad

Starches Steamed White Rice

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Dinner Rolls with Butter

Entrée

Roast Pork Roulade Served on a Bit of Cauliflower Puree Topped with Merlot

Natural Reduction

Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi on a Bed of Baby Bok Choi Topped

with Lobster Butter Sauce

Grilled Pesto Chicken topped with Pesto Cream Sauce

Desserts Tiramisu

Topped with Fresh Berries and Cinnamon Anglaise Sauce

$35 inclusive per person Complimentary Parking

Gate will be open

5:30pm – 6:00pm Registration and Networking

6:00pm Program

Celine Nelson is the President and Founder of Pacific Leadership Partners Join Celine Piÿilani Nelsen as she presents Leadership Standards & Intro to the Paÿakai Theory Expect to learn: • An adaptation of Hawaiian salt making as a foundational leadership tool • How ancient rules of kuleana or responsibility are still applied today • Why hard work, determination, integrity, selflessness and a personal values system is integral to your success