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Calendar of Events

January 9, 2014Ruby Tuesday, Mililani

5:00 p.m. for dinner

Meeting starts at 6:00 p. m.

January 11th,National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness,

10:00 a.m. Joint Project with the Buddhist Womens Association of Mililani

30thBoard of Directors Meeting, Place TBD

February 6th,Next Membership Meeting, Mililani Ruby Tuesday

27thBoard of Directors Meeting, Place TBD

MarchInternational Womens History Month

March 6th, General Membership Meeting, Mililani Ruby Tuesday

8th,International Womens DaySaturday of Service

15th,Awards Reception Brunch, 9-12noon, Waialae Country Club

July, 2014SIA Convention, Vancouver, BCPlan to attend

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27 Years of Service

December January 2014

In Making a difference in and for our com-

munities, SICO members volunteered to staff

the Salvation Armys Angel Tree Project atPearlridge Shopping Center. Needy families,

seniors and individuals entered their wishes

on a form with an angel picture that were

placed on a Christmas Tree. The public came

by, picked any number of Angels, purchased

the gift/s, returned them to the desk and were

presented with a receipt. Pictured are the

morning staffers.

The Esene family shown is but one of the

many who made wishes come true. There

were also single military men, a youngwoman who had been a recipient, and the

most generous Rodrigues family who do-nated 69 gifts. President Rene posted their

story on the SICO Facebook page with theirpicture.

Chair Susan did all the shopping for the

donations from SICO. Big Mahalo to Susan.This was such a heartwarming project.

SICO MEMBERS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Share the Light of Soroptimist Service


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President RenesMessage

N A MEA HOU

Happy Birthdays

Maile Kanemaru Dec 1st

Ellen Kazama Dec 2nd

Leona Soto January 6th

Marilyn Lee, January 15th

AnniversariesLyn Lurbe, 7 years

Linda Ah Hee-One year on

January 13th

Shinnen Akemashite Omedeto!

Feliz Ano Nuevo Hauoli Makahiki Hou!

What an awesome SICO 2013, busy with activities and

happy to make a positive difference in the lives of women

and girls. WHOO Award given to Zoe Tanaka in Decem-

ber for her social networking promoting SICO! Thank you

also to Ellen Kazama and Ann Freed for their achieve-

ments!

Starting 2014 with a big bang! Big speakers at our big

National Human Awareness Day Forum on Jan. 11th!

We are thankful to Mililani Buddhist Womens Assoc.

and SICO for hosting the event. Please come!

Big thanks to Marilyn Lee for stepping in as President-

Elect, and Zoe Tanaka as Director. I appointed them due to

the vacancy left by Ellen Kazama who resigned due to per-

sonal reasons.

Finally, Councilwoman and Honolulu Soroptimist Ann

Kobayashi is sponsoring 10 of us to attend and help at the

Japanese Women Societys Leadership Summit on Feb. 13-

14 at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Lets go!

NEW MISSION STATEMENT

Improving the lives of women and girls through pro-

grams leading to social and economic empowerment.Christmas Fellowship

Is it possible for any group of women to have so much

fun together! YES, it is!!

In spite of the raging rain, thunder and lightning, we

forged ahead to celebrate the season with food, FUN, a

gift exchange and caroling. Buca di Beppo should have

paid us for the entertainment. We even sang the tradi-

tional Happy Birthday to a young boy whose father and

mother were very appreciative. The boys smile said it all.

The collage of pictures below was taken by a professionalphotographer.

However, the Ehime Maru

Monument clean up had to

be cancelled due to the

weather. President Rene did

visit the monument after the

luncheon and placed a poin-

settia in tribute to the crew

of the Ehime Maru. The rain

had done a good job of cleaning.


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Introducing Two of Three New Members

Meryle Hirotsu

Math Curriculum and Instruction

Iwas born and raised inHawaii and attended Wahiawa

Elementary, Leilehua High

School, Punahou, and the Uni-

versity of Hawaii. I moved to the mainland and lived in

California (LA) for 40 years. I taught high school math

for 34 years for the LA Unified School District.

I retired in 2004 and moved back to Oahu in 2006 af-

ter my husband passed away. I have one daughter who

lives in Oregon with her husband and two children. My

grandsons are 8 and 11 years old.

I am an active member of HCTM (Hawaii Council of

Teachers of Mathematics) and have been for 7 years

and am currently the VP and Chair of HCTM Confer-

ence in 2014. I recently resigned from OML (Oahu

Math League) to get ready to make more time for the

Soroptimist Club. I was recruited by Jane Murakami

and hope to learn how to be a more productive member.

I work part-time as a math lecturer at Leeward CC. I

also am pursuing my third Masters degree in Math Edu-

cation with the University of Texas on-line and hope to

begin working on a doctorate next July 2014.

My hobbies include raising orchids and my dogs. I

also love to watch Korean drama on TV.

Linda Lau Ah Hee

I met Kumu LeimomiLorene Hopkins last

year, a as a new haumana

(student) of Halau Hula

Ho'okahi Pu'uwai me ka

Lokahi. After several

months, she invited me to a SIWFI meeting. The timingseemed perfect because it was the answer to 1) what

should I do now that I'm recently retired? and 2) it ful-

filled a childhood desire! As a curious 9 year old, I came

across the word 'Soroptimist', and quickly looked up its

meaning. I remember saying, "cool one day I'm going to

do that"! Wow, God's plan really is revealed in His time!I was blessed to work as an account executive at

HMSA for 20 years, and retired Sept 2011. Now I am

seeking to develop health and wellness counseling skills

to assist the baby boomer community.

I am grateful for my husband Byron and proud of my

daughter Kyrra who truly enhance my existence! They do

an amazing job of keeping laughter and love in our chal-

lenging lives. For fun, I enjoy watching our dogs' silly

antics, reading non fiction (anything that grabs my atten-

tion), hiking our beautiful 'aina' and dream of traveling to

the Holy Lands and Greek Isles. I am passionate about

helping the abused and rejected and/or those who sufferdue to social injustice.

Bobby Benson Center Luau

With another impending storm brewing, these members made their

way to the luau. Angie included SICO by having the members help

distribute the goodie bags to the clients. The thank yous and smiles

were shy and genuine.

The staff and clients put together an onolicious meal and an incompa-

rable program of Polynesian dances and fun antics. The program

closed in the dark with fire knife dancers.

There was only a little bit of rain and the storm never materialized for

which we were grateful.


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Officers and Directors 2013-2014

President: Rene Mansho President-Elect: Marilyn Lee

Co-Treasurer: Susan Lau Secretary: Jackie Pactol

Co- Treasurer: Lyn Lurbe

Directors: Zoe Tanaka, Ann Freed, Judy Fomin and Lorraine Fukumae

Committee Chairs:

Ann Freed: Program

Lyn Lurbe: Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training (SOLT)

Jackie Pactol and Marilyn Lee: Public Awareness and Newsletter

Rene Tokunaga and Lyn Lurbe:Awards and Reception

Lyn Lurbe, Jane Murakami, Lorraine Fukumae: Fundraising

Ellen Kazama and Rene Mansho: MembershipLeona Soto: Leeward Shelter

Jackie Pactol: Adopt-A-SchoolMarilyn Lee and Rene Mansho: SICO High School Scholarship

** Lei Ilima Girls Club

** Career/ College Fair for Women/High School StudentsAngie Bugarin: Bobby Benson Center

Rene Mansho: Ehime Maru Clean Up

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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CENTRAL OAHU

Soroptimist Pledge

I Pledge allegiance to Soroptimism and

to the ideals for which it stands,

The Sincerity of Friendship,

The Joy of Achievement,

The Dignity of Service,

The Integrity of Profession,

The Love of Country.

I will put forth my greatest effort to

promote, uphold and defend these ide-

als for a larger fellowship in home, in

society, in business, for country and forGod.

Soroptimist Grace

For the bread upon the board,

Make us truly thankful, Lord.

For each one meeting here

Whom our hearts hold close and de

For this day O Lord above

Now accept our grateful love.

Amen

email: [email protected]

Address for President Rene Mansho

TheBestforWomen

www.soroptimist. org

Soroptimist is an international service organization improving the lives of

women and girls through programs leading to

social and economic empowerment.

President Rene awards Jackie Pactol

for the best hat contest at the Member-

ship Tea. Jackie received several Hal-

loween trinkets including a broom pen

and little ghost that light up and the

beautiful headpiece! All in great fun!

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