siwfi newsletter july 2013

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THE

WAIKIKIWIRELESS o r o p t i m i s t I n t e r n a t i o n a l o f W a i k i k i, I n c.

The Waikiki Wirelessis published monthlyby the Soroptimist

International ofWaikiki Foundation,

Inc.

P.O. Box 1615Honolulu, HI 96806

July 2013

Soropt im ist Internat ional of Wa ik ik i Foundat ion , Inc .

Program MeetingJuly 23 12:00 p.m.

The SIWFIs July Program Meeting featuresYWCA's Women are Going Places!

Dress for Success Honolulu began in 2002, and is one of the Economic

Advancement programs of the YWCA of Oahu. It is also an affiliate of Dress

for Success Worldwide, and has suited over 3500 women. The program serves

clients by referral from partners-- government agencies and non-profit organiza-

tions-- that specialize in job training programs or serve women who are homeless,

domestic violence survivors, or re-entering the community or incarceration.

Kehaulani Coleman, Director, Economic Advancement Programs at the

YWCA of Honolulu will talk about how Dress for Success continues to make a

difference in women's lives and exciting new directions in the programs and sup-

port available.

The women who come to Dress for Success Honolulu are Going Places.

They are being given the tools they need to ensure theyre Going Strong.

Professional Suiting

Resume Writing

Interview Coaching

Career Counseling

Power Networking

Job Retention Skills

Career Advancement

Special Activity: For this program meeting, bring for donation your

gently-used clothes, accessories and unused makeup for donation.


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Presidents Message

Aloha!

Following Jean Ehrhorns great leadership, I look forward to serving this year as your

President. I have selected the theme of Youth Outreach Uncovered or YOU. It is

through YOU that we survive and thrive with interesting meetings, lively interaction and

opportunities for service.

Through YOU and our efforts to reach out to new members with youthful outlooks,

we can ensure the Soroptimists International Foundation of Waikiki, Inc. will serve its

mission. Already through our Teen Dating Violence Awareness programs and our engage-

ment with the Sacred Hearts Academy S-Club, we are making an impact into the lives of

girls and those who support them.

This year, I would like to ask YOU to help attract more members and to continue your own outreach into your

community and family circles to help our Soroptimist club have a fun and productive year. Committee work is a great

way to get involved and have fun so I hope you will engage and get ready for some fun in doing so.

I remember being in my 20s when I first joined the Sorportimist International of Central Oahu back in 1989, and

I was so excited to be accepted into this large organization of professional womens clubs. After all, I was somebody!,

or at least I thought I was! Lets go find more members of all ages, young at heart with hearts full of service to include in

our fun and educational efforts.

On Saturday, July 13th at the Koko Isle Club House between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., I welcome you to join us for

ourfirst Board meeting and Planning Session, involving all new and outgoing Board members. We need your input, and

we promise that we will have fun in this relaxed setting as we plan for the year ahead.

Warmest aloha,

Carol MarxSIWFI President

Happy July Birthday!

5 Ann Katekaru26 Sandra Simms

1998 Anne Katekaru

2000 Jean Ito

2003 Nettie Stillwell

2004 Fanny Wedro

2005 Nancy Tudor

2008 Sue Bias

2009 Marion Mullins

July Anniversaries

Jean Ehrhorn thanks Kimo Sutton forhis coordination with Olelo to cover the

March Awards Ceremony.

Vivian Tsuji congratulates past officers and

chairs for a wonderful job during this past

club year!

Anita Haban-Nakamiejo shares the good

news concerning her fathers recovery in

the hospital

Kimo Sutton enjoys not having to be an

officer or director; he enjoys being just a

member of SIWFI.

SIWFI Members Buy Beautiful Roses


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Tastes of the Arts is Launched

Chair Sue Bias provides an updated report on the Saturday, August 24, 2013 fundraising event OneNight in Rome, a gala which will be held at the former Dole Ballroom.

The completely renovated venue is now called Pomaikai Gardens, and the event will provide good foodat reasonable prices. The Silent Auction will take place in the same room as the dinner with room for expansion

when needed. Solicitation letters have gone out.

This is the way that we raise money to fund our projects to improve the lives of women and girls. Please

do your part by selling as many tickets as possible and getting lots of silent auction items. Sometimes it is assimple as asking...so please ask...all your friends, business associates, vendors, church family, actually family,even Acquaintances on the bus!

You may bring auction iems to any meeting, and we will happily store them until the big event. Whenyou make ticket sales, please send or turn them in as soon as possible so we can keep a running tally of how we

are doing!

Adoption of Proposed 2013-2014 SIWFI Budget

The Board proposed that an additional portion of the fundraising be given to Soroptimist International ofthe Americas. The SIA Club Campaign amount would be increased from $500 to $2,244 (representing 10% of

net fund raising during the previous year). This higher collaborative effort is consistent with SIWFI's mission.

The proposed budget estimates $36,763 in net income for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013.

Soroptimist InternationalAnnual Gala Fundraiser

One Night in Rome

Saturday, August 24, 2013Pomaikai Ballroom at Dole Cannery

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

$125 per person$2,500 Gold Sponsor Table


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SIWFIs Calendar of Events

July 13 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Joint Planning Session for Outgoing/Incoming Board Members

Koko Isle Club House

July 23 12:00 p.m. Program Meeting1:00 p.m. Board Meeting

August 13 12:00 p.m. Business Meeting

August 24 One N ight in Rome Pomaikaii Ballroom, Dole Cannery

August 27 12:00 p.m. Program Meeting1:00 p.m. Board Meeting

2014 - SIA Convention in Vancouver, BC, Canada2015 - SI Convention in Turkey

Soropt imist International o f

Waikiki Foundation , Inc.

Soropt imist International of the Americas

P.O . Box 1615

Honolulu, H I 96806

Carolyn Ballou and Marion Mullins

Helping women to be their best

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