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Hui Lei
The Official Magazine of the Hui `O Na Wahine
Sharing the Aloha Spirit January 2014
Hui `O Na Wahine 2013-2014
Executive Board
President: Marti Ragano
1st Vice President: Kathy Fox
2nd Vice President: Janelle Vandal
Operations Treasurer: Ginny Holland
Welfare Treasurer: Wendy Wright
Recording Secretary: Deb Gillum
Advisor: Mary Choi
Parliamentarian: Kat Fresh
Governing Board
Activities/Hospitality: Jacklyn Walkup
Advertising: Rebecca Brunwald
Decorations: Jessica Dean
Historians: Missy Gossett & Lexly Bledsole
Hui Lei Editor: Chantay Burleson
Membership: Ralna Burbank
Property: Kellie Dahl
Reservations: Beth Wieman
Scholarships: Holli Aspland
Social Media: Jamie Wood
Vendors: Shawna Hall
Community Outreach Liaison: Jess Thorpe
Ways and Means:
Welfare: Amy Johnson
Honorary Board Members
Honorary President; Lisa McCaffrey
Honorary Vice President: Leah Jones
January 16Nehelani Club$20 @ Door
PayPal - $21 plus3 Free Opportunity Tickets
Doors 1030Lunch 1100
RSVP by Noonon January 10
Monthly Charity:
Hui Thrift Shop
plastic bags, paper towels, masking
& packaging tape, cleaning
supplies, zip ties
VOLUNTEER MODELS
NEEDED!!!
Contact:
if you’re interested!
For more information:
[email protected] | www.schofieldspousesclub.com
Hau'oli makahiki hou!
Wow, what a great start to the 2014. The holidays are over, the tree put away, and the fresh start of a new year! Each year, we take time to re-
flect on the past calendar year and evaluate our lives and in the Ragano home, we are no different. We look to clean out closets, tidy the gar-
age, and even try to start eating healthier after the holiday whirlwind of food, fellowship, and fun!
What resolutions did you make? To be kinder to your neighbors? To exercise more? Even cook different foods? Spend more time with
friends? If any of those were on your list, then we are here to support you. The Hui has so many activity clubs that would love to have you
participate and meet other spouses. Our edible eats can help you find your inner Giada or Bobby. Our paddling club and adventure club both
get you outside to explore and move! And our Thrift Shop would LOVE to have you come in and volunteer. On that note, this month, January
is Celebrate our Thrift Shop month. The Shop is an integral part of our community and is always looking for great donations of goods as well
as time. So come by and check them out today!
A huge THANK YOU to the luncheon committee for a wonderful Holiday Luncheon- it was full of way to much cheer and gingerbread. I won-
der what this month has in store for us as we look to High Light the Thrift Shop! I am so excited to see the fashions that are created in our lit-
tle shop and decorating ideas that we can all use!
This month also sees the tickets for the MOCK DINING IN go on sale. This crazy night of fun and friends will be the main evening event of
the year. We truly hope you will grab a few friends-Hui members or not- and get your tickets fast- it promises to be an evening you will never
forget as we celebrate what it takes to be a military spouse. Check out our website for more information on the evening.
Thank you to each of YOU for making the Hui `O Na Wahine the place to be! Without you and your enthusiasm, we would be nothing. I hope
you have an amazing month and see each of you on the 16th at our luncheon!
Marti Ragano President
Happy 2014, Hui Members! I hope everyone is beginning to recover from the holidays...you know, the endless baking (and eating), the parties, the gift giving, the deco-rating, the cleaning, and just the sheer exhaustion of it all. Woo hoo! We survived the holidays! Now what? Will life as we know it quickly change? Well, if you are one of those New Year's resolvers, life just may be changing for you. From what I have been reading, here are a few of the most common new year's resolutions: go on a diet; stop smoking; get more exercise; save money; stop biting nails; learn something new; cut down on alcohol consumption; and decrease stress. Do some of these look famil-iar? Have you tried them and stopped? Do you resolve each year to do better? You are not alone, believe you me! Many of those studies, reports, surveys and polls offer that the average person will can those new year's resolutions before the 1st of March. So why even bother? The hubby does not like all the new healthy food you are cooking; you have to spend more money to buy cool workout clothes and equipment so you look like you know what you are doing; the creepy relatives are still in town and you need to drink to cope with them; you started biting your nails because you stopped smoking and need something to do with your hands; and is any of this even remotely decreasing your stress level? I think not. So, maybe this year we should just resolve not to make any new year's resolutions. I'm just saying....
Kathy Fox
Vice President
Aloha Membership! I hope you all enjoyed our Hui Holiday luncheon! It was funny to hear some of your answers to our holiday trivia and the gingerbread houses looked fantastic; y’all never cease to amaze me! Next month, we will be celebrating the Hui Thrift Shop! If you haven’t visited the Thrift Shop or didn’t know that we had one, visit our website at www.schofieldspousesclub.com and click on the Thrift Shop tab on the right. It will give you the address and hours so you can check it out! During our luncheon in January, we will have a fashion show consisting of outfits, shoes, accessories, jewelry, etc. all found at the Thrift Shop. The centerpieces on each table will also be compiled from items that our community has donated to the Thrift Shop. Every item, including the fashion show ensembles, will be available for purchase! If you are interested in participating in our fashion show as a model, contact me at [email protected]! Don’t forget to get your reservations in by January 10th to Beth at [email protected]. We will feast on chicken parmesan, watch the fashion show and celebrate the Thrift Shop’s success because of you!
See you there!
Janelle Vandal 2nd VP
Memory Jars 2014? Where did 2013 go? With day to day life being so busy it’s becomes common place to only remember the BIG things and inadvertent-
ly forget all the smaller things; the laughs, the fun, the little joys. So this year our family will be starting a new tradition this year,
Memory Jars!
Through-out 2014 we will be filling our jars with memories such as;
New places we visit
Things that make us laugh
New things we try (foods, paddle boarding, etc.)
Goals achieved
Everyday Blessings
Surprises
Notes to each other (i.e. thank you Dad for teaching me to golf)
Ticket stubs from plays or movies we enjoy
We will open our jar on New Years Day, 2015 and reflect on all the memories of 2014. I hope to continue this new tradition for years to come!
When “Opportunity Tickets “ Knock… Hui ‘O Na Wahine Members Listen!!
A big shout-out of thanks to our awesome Vendors!!
Prices have dropped for property rentals!!! Rent this cherub beverage fountain for only
$5.00. For details and other rental items available please contact our Property Chair,
Kellie Dahl at 651-239-2268 or
The wine club will be meeting on the 3rd of January at Buca Di Beppo in Honolulu. We will be having wine and dinner at 7pm. Please
be sure to RSVP to the evite or
[email protected] by the 29th of De-cember so we have a head count for the restau-
rant. Hope to see all of you in the New Year!
Hui ‘O Na Wahine
2nd Annual Mock Dining In
March 1st, 2014 at 5 o’clock in the evening
Nehelani Club, Schofield Barracks
Buffet Dinner $25
Nonmembers and Guests Welcome
Ticket Sales: Jan 27th – Feb 24th
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and informality!
More information: [email protected]
Visit: Schofieldspousesclub.com
Hui `O Na Wahine
Mock Dining-In
Rules of the Mess
General Rules:
1. Thou shalt not be late and arrive in appropriate attire (costume).
2. Thou shalt make every effort to meet all guests and compliment them on their fabulous costume/attire.
3. Thou shalt move to the mess when summoned and remain standing until seated by the President.
5. Thou shalt not leave the mess whilst convened. If nature calls, suck it up, Cupcake……or take the punishment
deemed appropriate by our lovely “judges”.
6. Thou shalt participate in all toasts unless thyself or thy group is being honored with a toast.
7. Thou shalt ensure that thy glass is always charged while toasting.
8. Thou shalt always use proper toasting procedure (see program).
9. Thou shalt not steal another groups’ decorations nor damage their attire.
10. Thou shalt not overindulge thyself in alcoholic beverages. (Thou shalt not drink alcoholic beverages if under-
age.)
13. Thou shalt not question the decisions of the President, Madam Vice nor the “judges.” Their word is law!!!!
14. Thou shalt not begin eating a course of the meal before members of the head table.
15. Thou shalt not talk whilst another member has the floor.
16. Thou shalt enjoy thyself to the fullest.
Addressing the Mess:
A member may want to raise a point of order or iden-
tify infractions to the Mess. The proper way is as fol-
lows:
1. Rise and state “Madam Vice, a point of order”
2. When recognized by the Vice, identify yourself
and state your business.
3. It is tradition to offer flattering words to the Presi-
dent, Madam Vice and Judges to sway your cause.
Bribes may be considered.
Infraction of the Mess:
A member may be punished for violating the rules of
the Mess. A member may also be punished for some-
thing they might have done earlier in the year, or for
no reason other than the fact that someone wants to
send them to the grog bowl. Embellishment of facts
is highly encouraged. Punishment might include
singing a song, telling a joke, being sent to the grog
bowl, or some other activity determined by the Presi-
dent, Madam Vice and /or “judges.”
GROG BOWL:
The grog bowl contains a combination of different foods/drinks
and may be unsavory looking, but it is not undrinkable. When
sent to the grog bowl, one should do the following:
Proceed to the bowl in a spousely fashion, straight and to the
point.
Salute the grog in the appropriate manner.
Fill the cup at least a couple drops.
Do an about face and toast the mess stating: “To the Mess!”
Drain the grog from the cup without removing it from the lips.
Tip the cup upside down over one’s head signifying it is empty.
Do an about face, replace cup, salute the grog, and return to your
seat.
You may not talk during this process.
NOTE: No one is forced to drink from the Grog…..another
“punishment” will be divined by the “judges.”
Hui `O Na Wahine Mock Dining-In Rules of the mess...Continued
Thrift Shop Happenings The Hui Thrift Shop is so appreciative for all the donations, volunteers, and shoppers that make the Thrift Shop the success it is! If you
have any items lying around that you do not need the Thrift Shop would love to take them off your hands! You can drop off donations an-
ytime. We have a shed towards the side of the store where you can place items. For a tax right off form you must donate while the
store is open.
You can consign items Tuesday, Friday and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 to 12.
The way consignment works:
All items will be on consignment for a period of six (6) weeks
Checks are issued after the 10th of the following month the item(s) is/are sold.
Consignors are responsible for picking up consignment checks. The Thrift Shop will not call you when you have a check. Check ex-
pires after 90 days.
Consignor may reduce the designated consignment price on above item(s) once during the six week (6) consignment period.
Consignment rate is: 60% (Consignor)/40% (Thrift Shop).
If you are interested in volunteering we have orientation every Monday at 9:30am. Just come in through the back door and we can show
you around the store and show you how the Thrift Shop works! Orientation only takes about 30 minutes and you can stay and volunteer
afterwards if you have time.
The store hours are Tuesday, Thursday (closed 3rd Thursday of the month for the Hui luncheons), Friday and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of
the month. We are located right behind the ACS building at 2107 Ulrich way. We would love to see you soon! If you have any questions
feel free to give us a call at 808-624-3254 or email us at [email protected].
Calling All Crafters and Do it Yourselfers!
Your Challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to create a DIY project
from items you have purchased from the Hui ‘O Na Wahine Thrift
Shop. The rules are simple.
Purchase something from the Hui Thrift Shop.
(any items clothes, furniture, housewares items etc.)
Refurbish, Repurpose, Redo, Re-Fab your items.
Send photos of before and after shots of your DIY creation, along
with how to instructions and a list of supplies you used to:
[email protected] NLT Monday January 27 2014
If your DIY project wins your project will be featured in the February
2014 Lei and you will receive extra opportunity tickets at the following
luncheon!
Scrappin’ Chicks
We meet at Wheeler Island Palm Community center
typically the fourth Monday of each month from 9:00
am - 4:30 pm. There are a lot of tables for good work
space and good lighting. We ask people to bring a ap-
petizer or snack to share with others. Bring a sweat-
er/sweatshirt, as well as all of your own supplies &
equipment.
”Platters and Cups and Glassware Oh My”
The Hui Ó Na Wahine Thrift Shop has a fabulous assortment of house hold items available. Looking for
a unique serving pieces for your next party? Check out this cool DIY treat/serving stand!
Here’s what you need:
Plates and bowls of your
choice
Candlestick holders
Strong Glue like E-6000 or
Gorilla Glue
Instructions:
Simply glue the plates
and candlesticks to-
gether! Apply a pretty
thick layer of E-6000
around the rim of the
candlesticks and just
placed them on my
plates. Kind of just
eye-balled it but you
could get more exact
and try and find the
perfect center
point. You really can’t
mess these up! Let
the stand set up and
dry for a bit before
moving it or adding
your treats. DYI project source: http://thecraftingchicks.com
December Luncheon
Forget Cupcake Wars! It was battle on at the December Luncheon
as attendees cranked out some spectacular gingerbread houses!
Aloha!
The HUI membership never stops to amaze me! Once again you have all out you’re yourselves with the out poor of donations! Thank you for
all of those who donated to our December’s charity, Toys for Tots. The HUI donated just over 3 huge containers of toys for needy youngsters.
Toys for Tots Hawaii are entering its 50th year. Last year, Toys for Tots Hawaii collected more than 45,000 toys to help make the holidays
brighter for Hawaii's less fortunate keiki. Every toy and every dollar collected here in Hawaii stays here.
For the month of January we will be hosting the Schofield Thrift shop as our monthly charity. The Schofield Barracks Thrift Shop is located just
behind ACS, near the Richardson pool. BLDG 2107 Urlich way Schofield Barracks. Hours of operation: 9am-1pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Fri-
days. Open the 1st and 3
rd Saturday of the month. (No longer open on the 3
rd Thursday of the month) Donations can be made at any time.
The Thrift Shop accepts consignments on Tuesdays, Fridays, 1st and 3
rd Saturday’s of each month from 9am till noon. The Schofield Thrift ship
is seeking volunteers to help out in the store. If you are interesting in helping out and giving back to our community please email
[email protected] or visit the store and speak with one of the staff members.
The Thrift shop is seeking the following donations: Clear packing tape, grocery bags, zip ties, computer paper, postage stamps, sharpies, rub-
ber bands, Lysol wipes, gallon Ziploc baggies, baby wipes, masking tape, paper towels, toilet paper, and plastic commissary bags. Please re-
member to bring the above items to the January HUI luncheon. For those who donated you will receive opportunity tickets. Any other dona-
tions you may have for the thrift store can be dropped off directly at the Thrift store.
Money raised by the Schofield Thrift store goes right back into our community via scholarships and grants awarded by the HUI `O NA WAHINE.
Welfare and scholarship applications are now being accepted. Please visit http://www.schofieldspousesclub.com/ for more information and ap-
plication.
Looking forward to a great New Year! Will see you at the next luncheon!
Mahalo!
Jess Thorpe
Community Outreach Liaison
Hui ‘O Na Wahine Reservation Policy 2013-2014
MAKING A RESERVATION
Please contact Beth Wieman at [email protected]
If you are a member and are bringing a guest, you must RSVP for your guest, as well as yourself.
DEADLINE: The deadline for each Hui luncheon reservation is 12:00 PM on the Friday prior to the luncheon. The reservation deadline for special events is 7:00 PM five days prior to the event. PAYPAL: Pre-pay at our website (www.schofieldspousesclub.com) and pay for your luncheon beforehand! If you haven’t already, sign up for a PayPal account. Then at the website select PayPal, you’ll be tak-en to a secure PayPal server to pay for your luncheon. ($1.00 conven-ience fee applies to all PayPal transactions) CASH ONLY: The Hui will only accept cash as payment at the lunch-eons. CANCELLATIONS: To cancel a reservation, please contact Beth Wieman at [email protected]. Reservations cancelled prior to the deadline will not be charged. You will be responsible for payment in the event your reservation is NOT cancelled before the deadline. PayPal res-ervations are NON-REFUNDABLE WAITING LIST: After the deadline, please contact Beth Wieman at [email protected]. Names will be placed on the waiting list in the order they are received. WALK-INS: Walk-ins will be accommodated based on the availability of cancelled reservations.
Walk-ins must be Hui members and will be charged $5 extra for not RSVPing.
NO-SHOWS: The member will be responsible for payment if they do not attend a luncheon for which they made a reservation.
No attempt will be made to fill a slot that has not been cancelled.
Come Grow With Us!
Luncheon Themes
September 19th
A Cup of Tea
October 17th
Boots & BBQ Murder Mystery
November 21st
Make It, Bake It, Fake It
December 19th
A Hui Holiday
January 16th
Thrift Shop Fashion Show
February 20th
Hui at the Oscars
March TBA
Mock Dining-In
Special evening event in
April 17th
Keep Calm & Eat A Cupcake
May 15th
Dig into the Past
The application for the Hui O Na Wahine Welfare grants
for 2013-2014 is now available. Organizations can sub-
mit their requests from December 1st to February 14,
2014. Forms and procedures are available at the Thrift
Shop and online at schofieldspousesclub.com
Last year, our organization gave over $137,000 to vari-
ous organizations throughout our community. Your
welfare committee is ready to process the requests for
this year and ensure that our money will be used to sup-
port many worthy organizations.
For more information, please contact
Amy Johnson, [email protected]
1. “Our House in the Middle of Our Street”
was by what musical group?
A. Duran Duran
B. Rascal Flats
C. Madness
2. Posh, Scary, Sporty, Ginger and Baby
were collectively know as which musical group?
A. The Supremes
B. Spice Girls
C. The Power Puff Girls
3.According to the group Queen,
who makes the rocking world go round?
A. Blonde haired ladies
B. Fat bottomed girls
C. A sharp dressed man
Trivia Time Let’s ring I the new year with some music trivia. Googling for answers is not only allowed but encouraged ;)
To be entered in this month’s prize drawing, please email your answers to; [email protected] no later than Monday, January 13, 2014
4. “Young man, there’s no need to feel down” is a line from
what song?
A. Sweet Child of Mine
B. I Hope You Dance
C. YMCA
5. In Blake Shelton’s song “Boys “Round Here” what are
the boys drinkin’?
A. Tequila
B. Ice cold beer
C. Mimosas
6. According to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme song
where was Will raised?
A. Northern New York
B. West Philadelphia
C. Dallas, Texas
In December the Gourmet Gals dined at “A Cup of Tea" in Kailua.
In January they will be going to Auntie Pastos!
Gourmet Gals
Surf by and check out
Hui O’Na Whaine on line
http://www.schofieldspousesclub.com
Hui O’Na Wahine