O.L.R.W. NewsletterOahu League of Republican Women

Carol Thomas, President • 808-261-1146 • kaneohecarol@hawaii.rr.comPam Smith, Editor • 808-398-5556 • pamsmith@hawaii.rr.com

February 2008

Luncheon / Meeting February 7, 2008

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave

11:00 A.M. Check In 11:30 A.M. Meeting 12:00 Noon Lunch

Meal cost is $20.00

Menu

Assorted Dim Sum

Hong Kong Crisp Chicken

Shrimp W/Chinese Vegetables In

Taro Basket

Beef W/Asparagus

Braised E Mein

Steamed Rice

Hot Tea

Reservations/Cancellations

Jeannine Sills595-5172

dust@hawaii.rr.comor

www.oahuleague.homestead.com

Reservations/Cancellations must be made by January 31st We are committed to pay for all lunches reserved, so No Shows will be charged for their lunch. Please - no walk-ins.

Happy Birthday

We had two large mailings in December. Thanks to Jeannine and Ben Sills, Grace Ching, Lou Fleming, Angie Stephen, Florence Loebel, Kay Yamasaki, Edna Fujiwara and Carol Thomas, who came out on Monday, December 17. On Tuesday, December 18 Angie Stephen, Edna Fujiwara, Kay Yamasaki, Mary Evans, Nancy Gallagher, Bob Chung, Pat Lohr, Ione Gumpfer, Helen and George Kekuna and Carol Thomas did a Lincoln Day Dinner mailing. Thanks to Minoo Elison who worked alongside us and to Joanne Bretschneider for always nourishing us.

Thanks to Edna Fujiwara for her help in wrapping gifts for the children at Next Step Homeless Shelter on December 12 and then going to the shelter on Decem-ber 19 along with her son John, and her sister Kay Yamasaki, Helene Webster, Jane Au and Cheryl Ho to feed and distribute gifts.

MahaloOahu League of Republican Women Membership Application

Date_________ Birthday Month _____ Day _____Name_______________________________________Address_____________________________________City_______________________ Zip_____________Telephone___________________ Fax ____________E-mail Address________________________________Dues $20.00 Yearly $200.00 Lifetime

Oahu League of Republican Women725 Kapiolani Blvd. C-105Honolulu HI 96813

Mail your check to:

Oahu League of Republican Women

#C-105725 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu HI 96813

Or bring it to our next meeting

Upcoming Events

JANUARY Donna Alcantara, Jane Tatibouet 3, Kay Iwane 5, Fred Hemmings 9, Mary Evans 11, Jeanette Templeman 14, Rita Kama-Kimura 16, Sheila Leas 16, Pam Smith 16, Sonia Trimble 24

FEBRUARY Dorothy Grandinetti 3, Julia Allen 4, Gwen Honjo 5, Bob Kessler 5, Kahala

Motoyama 8, Jeannine Sills 11, Margo Sprague 11, Mary Breen Sims 16, Barbara Barth 18, Rose Tam Hoy 18, Reta Maag 19, Alice Hakikawa 20, Theone Vredenburg 26, Jade Underwood 27, Lynn Meyer 28

Willes LeeParty Chair

IntroducesAdam Deguire

Executive Director

Willes will give us an update on the Presidential races and what is happening in the Hawaii republican party and will introduce us to the new Executive director, Adam Deguire.

Hawai’i State CaucusesJan 25-Feb 7, 2008

http://www.gophawaii.com/caucus.html

Hawai’i State ConventionHonolulu, May 16-18, 2008

Hilton Hawai’ian Village 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815

Republican National ConventionMinneapolis-St. Paul MN

Sept 1-4, 2008

Happy New Year, Kung Hee Fat Choy, and Happy Valentines Day to everyone…

OLRW PACA motion was made at our December luncheon to include the full Board of Di-rectors, the Chairs of the Standing Committees and the immediate past president to become the PAC officers for 2008. It was seconded, discussed and passed by unanimous consent. Since that meeting, Julie Lee, our first vice-president, has asked to withdraw from being a PAC officer because of a possible conflict of interest.

ResignationLaura Millman has resigned as Parliamentarian and we thank her for her partici-pation at our 2007 Board meetings.

Welcome BackOur OLRW recording secretary, Gail Dukes, returned at our December Board meeting and we welcome her back and hope she stays healthy in 2008.

Thought For The DayAnne Sutton has volunteered to provide our “Thought for the Day” at our monthly luncheon meetings. She and Juanita were good friends and it feels so good having Anne carry on.

WelcomeA big welcome to our first new members for 2008 - Pat Lohr and Ione Gumpfer. They both came out and helped with a mailing on December 18 and joined our League.

In Memoriam For 2007Helen Gascon, Beatrice Munive, Kitty Holloway, Maria Hustace, Dorothy Dar-row, Charles Marsland, Juanita Schiltz and Kit McCready.

50/50

The entire pot went to the

OLRW PACCall Bob or Paul to help.Bob KesslerPh. 922-6188

Paul SmithPh. 524-2436

Co-Chairs

The Pres Says...

Get Well SoonBelated Get Well Wishes

Kahala Motoyama was injured in a pedestrian acci-dent in October. She was in a marked crosswalk with the green light in her favor when she was hit, breaking a leg and suffering a concussion. She was still in pain and unable to attend our Christmas luncheon. We wish her well and hope to see her in 2008.

December Luncheon Meeting Highlights

Our Christmas holiday started with a bang at our December luncheon at Oahu Country Club. The setting was truly lovely. We had a large turnout, a great lunch, prizes for everyone, and caroling led by Julie Lee and Adrienne King. Thanks to Roberta Chong Kee and Gwen Honjo for coordinating the fund-raising event. We raised $634.50 at our Christmas sale which will go to our PAC fund. A big MAHALO to Jeannine Sills and Julie Lee for coordinating the luncheon and entertainment.

OLRWPoliticalAction

Committee

Our PAC officers for the 2008 election season areChair Carol ThomasTreasurer - Edna FujiwaraJeannine SillsGail Dukes Angie StephenGwen Honjo Roberta Chong KeeHelen KekunaPam Smith

The PAC officers will be the decision makers for contribu-tions of PAC funds to our 2008 political candidates.

Our Campaign Spending Report for the end of December shows a total of $1147.50 in our PAC.

December Luncheon

Thanks to Adrienne King for providing photos of the December Luncheon

Condolences To The Family Of Georgia MillerWhile government agencies and developers planned for Waikiki as a tourist mecca, Georgia Miller never let them forget it is also a neighborhood for thousands of residents. As a mem-ber of the Waikiki Neighborhood Board for more than 25 years and president of the Waikiki

Residents Association, Miller represented the residents’ concerns at numerous public hearings of the City Council and state legislative committees. She was honored as an outstanding volunteer with the Governor’s Kilohana Award in 1996. Miller, 95, died Thursday in Kuakini Medical Center of injuries from a recent fall. “It wasn’t just the larger issues of zoning and development; she was informed about every little thing to do with life in Waikiki,” said Marilyn Bornhorst, former City Council chairwoman. “At one time there was a vacant lot on Kuhio Avenue that was left trashed. She saw to it that the city took it over, planted grass and made a minipark. “She was quite articulate and rational about everything,” Bornhorst said. “She was persistent but she was always ladylike. She knew what she was talking about.” A November 1999 City Council resolution recognized Miller as a participant in discussions on building the Hawaii Convention Center and creating a Waikiki Special Design District. An accom-plishment she was proud of was preservation of the historic Winstedt House at the edge of Kapiolani Park; it is now a community meeting place called Paki Hale. Miller’s career as a community activist was launched in 1978 with her election to the Hawaii Constitutional Convention. She was also a member of the Waikiki Improvement Association and the Waikiki Business and Professional Women. She retired in 1974 after 27 years as a typing teacher at Punahou School. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews.

Story by Mary Adamski - Honolulu Star Bulletin - Reprinted by permissionGeorgia was a member of Oahu League for 47 years and became a life member in 2001.

Lincoln Day Dinner Is Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

OLRW will organize one table of 10 at $125 per person. please call carol thomas at 261-1146 for more details.

Happy New Year, Kung Hee Fat Choy, and Happy Valentines Day to everyone…

OLRW PACA motion was made at our December luncheon to include the full Board of Di-rectors, the Chairs of the Standing Committees and the immediate past president to become the PAC officers for 2008. It was seconded, discussed and passed by unanimous consent. Since that meeting, Julie Lee, our first vice-president, has asked to withdraw from being a PAC officer because of a possible conflict of interest.

ResignationLaura Millman has resigned as Parliamentarian and we thank her for her partici-pation at our 2007 Board meetings.

Welcome BackOur OLRW recording secretary, Gail Dukes, returned at our December Board meeting and we welcome her back and hope she stays healthy in 2008.

Thought For The DayAnne Sutton has volunteered to provide our “Thought for the Day” at our monthly luncheon meetings. She and Juanita were good friends and it feels so good having Anne carry on.

WelcomeA big welcome to our first new members for 2008 - Pat Lohr and Ione Gumpfer. They both came out and helped with a mailing on December 18 and joined our League.

In Memoriam For 2007Helen Gascon, Beatrice Munive, Kitty Holloway, Maria Hustace, Dorothy Dar-row, Charles Marsland, Juanita Schiltz and Kit McCready.

50/50

The entire pot went to the

OLRW PACCall Bob or Paul to help.Bob KesslerPh. 922-6188

Paul SmithPh. 524-2436

Co-Chairs

The Pres Says...

Get Well SoonBelated Get Well Wishes

Kahala Motoyama was injured in a pedestrian acci-dent in October. She was in a marked crosswalk with the green light in her favor when she was hit, breaking a leg and suffering a concussion. She was still in pain and unable to attend our Christmas luncheon. We wish her well and hope to see her in 2008.

December Luncheon Meeting Highlights

Our Christmas holiday started with a bang at our December luncheon at Oahu Country Club. The setting was truly lovely. We had a large turnout, a great lunch, prizes for everyone, and caroling led by Julie Lee and Adrienne King. Thanks to Roberta Chong Kee and Gwen Honjo for coordinating the fund-raising event. We raised $634.50 at our Christmas sale which will go to our PAC fund. A big MAHALO to Jeannine Sills and Julie Lee for coordinating the luncheon and entertainment.

OLRWPoliticalAction

Committee

Our PAC officers for the 2008 election season areChair Carol ThomasTreasurer - Edna FujiwaraJeannine SillsGail Dukes Angie StephenGwen Honjo Roberta Chong KeeHelen KekunaPam Smith

The PAC officers will be the decision makers for contribu-tions of PAC funds to our 2008 political candidates.

Our Campaign Spending Report for the end of December shows a total of $1147.50 in our PAC.

December Luncheon

Thanks to Adrienne King for providing photos of the December Luncheon

Condolences To The Family Of Georgia MillerWhile government agencies and developers planned for Waikiki as a tourist mecca, Georgia Miller never let them forget it is also a neighborhood for thousands of residents. As a mem-ber of the Waikiki Neighborhood Board for more than 25 years and president of the Waikiki

Residents Association, Miller represented the residents’ concerns at numerous public hearings of the City Council and state legislative committees. She was honored as an outstanding volunteer with the Governor’s Kilohana Award in 1996. Miller, 95, died Thursday in Kuakini Medical Center of injuries from a recent fall. “It wasn’t just the larger issues of zoning and development; she was informed about every little thing to do with life in Waikiki,” said Marilyn Bornhorst, former City Council chairwoman. “At one time there was a vacant lot on Kuhio Avenue that was left trashed. She saw to it that the city took it over, planted grass and made a minipark. “She was quite articulate and rational about everything,” Bornhorst said. “She was persistent but she was always ladylike. She knew what she was talking about.” A November 1999 City Council resolution recognized Miller as a participant in discussions on building the Hawaii Convention Center and creating a Waikiki Special Design District. An accom-plishment she was proud of was preservation of the historic Winstedt House at the edge of Kapiolani Park; it is now a community meeting place called Paki Hale. Miller’s career as a community activist was launched in 1978 with her election to the Hawaii Constitutional Convention. She was also a member of the Waikiki Improvement Association and the Waikiki Business and Professional Women. She retired in 1974 after 27 years as a typing teacher at Punahou School. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews.

Story by Mary Adamski - Honolulu Star Bulletin - Reprinted by permissionGeorgia was a member of Oahu League for 47 years and became a life member in 2001.

Lincoln Day Dinner Is Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

OLRW will organize one table of 10 at $125 per person. please call carol thomas at 261-1146 for more details.

O.L.R.W. Newsletter Oahu League of Republican Women Carol Thomas, President • 808-261-1146 • kaneohecarol@hawaii.rr.com

Pam Smith, Editor • 808-398-5556 • pamsmith@hawaii.rr.com February 2008

Luncheon / Meeting February 7, 2008

Hee Hing Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Ave

11:00 A.M. Check In 11:30 A.M. Meeting 12:00 Noon Lunch

Meal cost is $20.00

Menu

Assorted Dim Sum

Hong Kong Crisp Chicken

Shrimp W/Chinese Vegetables In

Taro Basket

Beef W/Asparagus

Braised E Mein

Steamed Rice

Hot Tea

Reservations/Cancellations

Jeannine Sills595-5172

dust@hawaii.rr.comor

www.oahuleague.homestead.com

Reservations/Cancellations must be made by January 31st We are committed to pay for all lunches reserved, so No Shows will be charged for their lunch. Please - no walk-ins.

Happy Birthday

We had two large mailings in December. Thanks to Jeannine and Ben Sills, Grace Ching, Lou Fleming, Angie Stephen, Florence Loebel, Kay Yamasaki, Edna Fujiwara and Carol Thomas, who came out on Monday, December 17. On Tuesday, December 18 Angie Stephen, Edna Fujiwara, Kay Yamasaki, Mary Evans, Nancy Gallagher, Bob Chung, Pat Lohr, Ione Gumpfer, Helen and George Kekuna and Carol Thomas did a Lincoln Day Dinner mailing. Thanks to Minoo Elison who worked alongside us and to Joanne Bretschneider for always nourishing us.

Thanks to Edna Fujiwara for her help in wrapping gifts for the children at Next Step Homeless Shelter on December 12 and then going to the shelter on Decem-ber 19 along with her son John, and her sister Kay Yamasaki, Helene Webster, Jane Au and Cheryl Ho to feed and distribute gifts.

MahaloOahu League of Republican Women Membership Application

Date_________ Birthday Month _____ Day _____Name_______________________________________Address_____________________________________City_______________________ Zip_____________Telephone___________________ Fax ____________E-mail Address________________________________Dues $20.00 Yearly $200.00 Lifetime

Oahu League of Republican Women725 Kapiolani Blvd. C-105Honolulu HI 96813

Mail your check to:

Oahu League of Republican Women

#C-105725 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu HI 96813

Or bring it to our next meeting

Upcoming Events

JANUARY Donna Alcantara, Jane Tatibouet 3, Kay Iwane 5, Fred Hemmings 9, Mary Evans 11, Jeanette Templeman 14, Rita Kama-Kimura 16, Sheila Leas 16, Pam Smith 16, Sonia Trimble 24

FEBRUARY Dorothy Grandinetti 3, Julia Allen 4, Gwen Honjo 5, Bob Kessler 5, Kahala

Motoyama 8, Jeannine Sills 11, Margo Sprague 11, Mary Breen Sims 16, Barbara Barth 18, Rose Tam Hoy 18, Reta Maag 19, Alice Hakikawa 20, Theone Vredenburg 26, Jade Underwood 27, Lynn Meyer 28

Willes Lee Party Chair

IntroducesAdam Deguire Executive Director

Willes will give us an update on the Presidential races and what is happening in the Hawaii republican party and will introduce us to the new Executive director, Adam Deguire.

Hawai’i State CaucusesJan 25-Feb 7, 2008

http://www.gophawaii.com/caucus.html

Hawai’i State ConventionHonolulu, May 16-18, 2008

Hilton Hawai’ian Village 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815

Republican National ConventionMinneapolis-St. Paul MN

Sept 1-4, 2008