Letter from the President - Honolulu Chapter · 2014-06-25 · 1 President’s Message p. 1 •...

1 President’s Message p. 1 • Assist Flyer p. 2 • Board Meeting Highlights Dates to Note p. 3 • Golf Tournament p. 5 • Professional Development p. 7 • EWI Health is Wealth p. 8 • LCAM 2014 p. 9 • 400in4 Membership Campaign p. 10 • Join EWI p. 11 • Philanthropy Committee Update, Book Club Announcement p. 12 • Hawaii Self Storage Ad p. 13

Letter from the President Why is it that we can spend hours upon hours without

grumbling or complaining when it comes to planning a vacation, bridal or baby shower, graduation party or anything celebratory for ourselves or loved ones? Can work be like this? The reason is because it's cool, fun, exciting, and memorable! Walt Disney understood this! One of his goals was to create experiences where people want to come back again and again and bring friends with them! Are you engaged and receiving all

the value you can from EWI of Honolulu through Connections, Careers and Community?! It's there for the taking so fill up on it! This month we will recognize outstanding Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST). The popular scholarship dinner will be preceded by a brief business meeting to elect our chapter delegates to LCAM. Your attendance to reach quorum is necessary. This is also the scholarship dinner where you'll want to invite your executive and a guest so they too can see why our business organization is thriving and growing all the while doing good in the community. Corporate's "400 in 4" membership drive is in full swing. ASIST is the perfect introduction to EWI. As a chapter we can do our part by recruiting 6 new member firms before the deadline! If not you, then who? Let's do it! Don't forget wear royal blue, your EWI pin and boldly share EWI of Honolulu with others. Always connected, Leianne Pedro Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2013-2014 President, EWI of Honolulu

HONOLULU EDITION

Chartered November 3, 1967 July 2014 | Vol. 6, No. 7

2013-2014 Officers & Directors

President

Leianne Pedro, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

VP/President-Elect Cora Kim, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Secretary Miki Hwang, Cowabunga! Computers

Treasurer Roseann Bronston, Archipelago Hawaii

Ways & Means Wanda Sanchez, Bank of Hawaii

Retention & Recruitment Director

Maegan Brandt, Insurance Solutions LLC

Sergeant-at-Arms Candace Yuen, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

Programs Jennifer Ihara, TW Telecom

EWISP Director at Large Karen Mendes, APP Hawaii

Communications & Marketing Director

Jasmine Mancao, Pacific Business News

Appointed Positions

Advisor Nadine Uratsuka, Accuity, LLP

Bylaws/Parliamentarian Brenda Kanno, Research Corporation of

the University of Hawai'i

ASIST Chair Adele Tasaka, Hawaii Visitors &

Convention Bureau

Philanthropy Chair Francine Lee-Kadota, Meridian

Properties Inc.

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EWI Honolulu Monthly Newsletter ewihonolulu.org

EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211 / Salt Lake City, Utah 84109 / Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852 online: ewiconnect.org email: [email protected]

July 2014

2014 ASIST Scholarship Awards Dinner

Wednesday July 9th 2014

Waialae Country Club

4997 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816

5:30 p.m. Registration

6:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards Program

Guest Speaker:

Jennifer Li Dotson

President & CEO

Network Enterprises, Inc.

2014 ASIST Judges

Walter S. Kirimitsu

President, St. Louis School

Melissa Pavlicek

President, Hawaii Public

Policy Advocates

Dr. Tina Tom, DDS

Dinner Menu:

House Salad

Braised Boneless Short Ribs

with Red Wine Ume Sauce

and Sautéed Fresh Island

Fish with Lemon Caper Butter

Waialae Ice Cream Pie

Vegetarian Option:

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

with Seared Tofu, Edamame,

Roasted Tomatoes,

Asparagus and Brown Rice

Cost: $47 (inclusive)

Complimentary Parking

Please contact Candace Yuen by noon, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at [email protected] or 921-6272 to RSVP your regrets OR if you will be bringing a guest. Please also notify Candace if you would like to order the vegetarian option. Dinner payments are due to Candace at Aston Hotels, 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 no later than Monday, July 7, 2014. Note: It is your responsibility to inform the Sergeant-at-Arms by email or telephone by the RSVP deadline if you are unable to attend. You will be billed for any missed meetings unless notice is received 7 days prior to the event date.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

-Winston Churchill

A short business meeting will be conducted prior to the scholarship awards. Quorum is required.

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July 2014

Honolulu Chapter Board Meeting Highlights May 21, 2014

Approval of Minutes: Approved the minutes of the April 23 Board of Directors’ meeting. Treasurer’s Report:

• As of April 30, 2014, account balances (unaudited) were as follows: General Operating Account: $61,683.44 B/C/DP: $62,924.25

• A motion was made and seconded to approve the May 2014 disbursements. • Status of audit – still pending

Committee Reports: ASIST – Adele Tasaka

• 6 semi-finalists participated in interviews at the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday, May 17.

• The committee received an additional $1,000 to provide all semi-finalists with an award.

Communications and Marketing – Jasmine Mancao

• Committees are asked to submit all articles for the Connect in accordance with the stated deadlines.

EWISP – Nadine Uratsuka for Karen Mendes

• Minutes of the meeting prior to the event were circulated. Overall, a very successful event!

Philanthropy – Francine Lee-Kadota

• No report

Program – Jennifer Ihara • July 9 – ASIST Awards Dinner at Waialae Country Club • August 13 – Wellness Membership Meeting at Neal S. Blaisdell Center

Vendor tables (14) will be provided – members will be given first choice of selection. Stay tuned for additional information.

• September 17 – Installation / Business Meeting – (LCAM is September 10-14) at The Plaza Club

• Additional Connect opportunity – since July’s meeting doesn’t involve the committee, suggested a “lunch bunch” type get-together on July 16 at Highway Inn Kaka’ako. Board approval is not needed to initiate this event.

DATES TO NOTE

July 9, 2014 ASIST Waialae Country Club August 8, 2014 19th Annual EWI Golf Tournament, Hawaii Prince Golf Club August 13, 2014 Health & Wellness Fair Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Pikake Room September 17, 2014 Installation/Business meeting The Plaza Club

Happy Birthday! Kelly Nishimura July 1 Melissa Tree July 2 Edith Won July 3 Dawn Kaniaupio July 7 Lois Asato July 10


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July 2014

Retention & Recruitment – Maegan Brandt

• Total: 53 member firms, 58 representatives, 1 sustaining member, and 1 Honorary Life chapter member. • R&R continues to work towards our goal of 62 member firms by June 2014. • Welcome our new replacement reps: Kaipo Kurch (Remington College) and Alyssa Miyake (Pacific

Guardian Life) • Corporate’s launch of the “400 in 4” campaign is being pushed back to June 1st. It will run for 4 months

concluding on September 30. Marketing pieces for the campaign will be rolled out accordingly.

Sergeant-at-Arms – no report Ways and Means – Wanda Sanchez

• Plans are proceeding according to schedule. Committee members are working on tasks and are fully engaged in the preparations for the tournament.

• Teams, donations of prizes, and snack items are welcomed to be given at any time. A ‘wish list’ will be circulated shortly.

• Sheraton Waikiki is donating the lunch on tournament day! Unfinished Business:

• No report New Business:

• 2014-2015 Slate of Officers – Cora submitted the list of individuals who have provided their willingness to serve.

• Joint board meetings – two meetings will take place to help in transitioning duties to new directors; Wednesday, July 23rd and Wednesday, Aug. 20th at The Hawaii Prince Hotel.

Next Meetings:

• The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd, 5:30p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel, Board Room.


19th Annual Scholarship Golf

Tournament

Team Information

Team One

Team Captain _________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Player Two ___________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Player Three__________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Team Two

Team Captain _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________

Handicap ___________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Player Two __________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

Player Three _________________________

Address ___________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Handicap __________________________________________

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUBFriday, August 8, 2014

19th Annual Golf Tournament

Member Firms*

Sustaining Members*Edith Won

Chapter Life Member*

Eleanor Urakawa

*Membership as of February 2014

Golf

4 Miles LLC

Accuity LLP

Allied Builders System

AMEC

APP Hawaii

Aqua Hospitality

Archipelago Hawaii

Aston Hotels

Bank of Hawaii

Business Insurance Services, Inc.

City and County of Honolulu

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties

Cowabunga! Computers

C. S. Wo & Sons, Ltd.

First Hawaiian Bank

go! Airlines

Hagadone Printing Company

Hawaii Convention Center

Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA)

Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.

Honolulu Star Advertiser

Insurance Solutions LLC

Ito Healthcare Group

Lamination House, Inc.

Leonn Kaleikini

Marie Louise Fine Garment Cleaners

Meridian Properties, Inc.

Merrill Lynch

Miller-Hee Realty Inc.

Mokulele Airlines

mPower Hawaii

Neal S. Blaisdell Center

New York Life Insurance

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Pacific Business News

Pacific Guardian Life Insurance

Punahou School

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Remington College

Robert Half International

Sam Kasnetz

SH Consulting LLC

Shannon’s Construction Services

Staffing Solutions of Hawaii

Starwood Hotels in Waikiki

The Plaza Club

The Research Corporation of The University of Hawaii

tw telecom

UHA

Golf 19th puka


Available Hole Sponsorships ❏ PLATINUM SPONSOR - $2,500

❏ GOLD SPONSOR - $1,000

❏ TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS - $550

If the tournament must be canceled due to extreme weather conditions, safety concerns, or any other reason, fees cannot be returned. Thank you for your understanding.

❏ I cannot attend, but enclosed is our donation check for $________ and/or we would like to donate the following to be used as tournament prize(s). ________________

________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

To reserve a spot, please make check payable to: EWI®

and mail payment with this form to:

Wanda SanchezP. O. Box 2295

Honolulu, HI96804-2295

Company/Individual Name*

Contact Person*

Mailing Address*

City/ZIP Code*

Phone*

Email Address*

* = Required

19th Annual Golf Tournament

HAWAII PRINCE GOLF CLUB91-1200 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Phone: 944-4567

August 8, 201411 a.m. Registration Noon Shotgun Start

Lunch and Awards Banquet Included

TOURNAMENT FORMAT3-PERSON SCRAMBLE

Maximum Handicap: Men 30, Women 36 Soft spikes are mandatory

Sponsor Information

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Wanda Sanchez • Phone (808) 694-4505 Email: [email protected]

FEES

PLATINUM SPONSOR $2,500

($1,200 tax deductible - limited spaces available)

Includes: Two Teams

Sponsor Banner Placed at Clubhouse

Special Sponsor Recognition in Printed

Materials Sponsor Sign

Placed at Hole Expedited Check-In Special Contests

Mulligans Lunch, Dinner,

Refreshments, Snacks

GOLD SPONSOR $1,000

($500 tax deductible) Includes: One Team

Sponsor Recognition in Printed Materials

Sponsor Sign Placed at Hole (shared)

Special Contests Mulligans

Lunch, Dinner, Refreshments, Snacks

TEAM OF THREE GOLFERS

$550 ($180 tax deductible)

Includes: Special Contests,

Mulligans, Lunch, Dinner, Refreshments, Snacks

Where does your money go? Your participation in the golf tournament, our major fund-raising event, will support EWI’s mission of community involvement and allow us to continue to provide generous scholarships to individuals pursuing a higher education degree and to support other philanthropic activities related to literacy. A small portion of the proceeds will also support some of our operational expenses.

EWISP (Executive Women International Scholarship Program) provides scholarship funds to outstanding high school seniors for their pursuit of a baccalaureate degree from a post-secondary education institution. Students are judged on their oral and written communication skills, creativity, scholastic records, financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and honors, citizenship, attitude, and clearly defined career goals. In 2013, EWI of Honolulu awarded $13,000 in scholarships.

ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship Program provides financial support to adults facing economic, social, or physical challenges, who are looking to improve their situation through educational opportunities (non-traditional students). The goal of the scholarship is to enable recipients to improve their self–esteem and to have a positive impact on their personal life, employment, and community through the furtherance of their education. In 2013, EWI of Honolulu awarded $11,000 in scholarships.

Who is EWI? Executive Women International is a professional 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. EWI is unique in that the firm, not the individual, holds the membership.

Since its establishment in 1938 in San Francisco, California, the organization has grown, and today, EWI has more than 2,000 member firms and 2,300 representatives in chapters in major cities across the U.S. and Canada. EWI of Honolulu was established in 1967 and currently has 53 member firms and 56 representatives.

Thank you for your support and participating in our 19th Annual Golf Tournament.

See you at the 19th Puka!

GolfGolf


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July 2014

WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 3:00 pm ET REGISTER: www.ewiconnect.com/webinars DURATION: 60 minutes (includes Q&A) TOPIC: Confident Negotiation & Conflict

Management

Handling disagreements is critical to enjoying and succeeding at work and at life in general. Research shows that more performance problems results from strained relationships ( a result of poorly-managed conflict) than from skill deficits.

Learn new ways to tactfully handle your emotions and actions when disagreement occurs—daily!!

Featured Presenter:

Michelle Gladieux Michelle is the President of Gladieux Con-

sulting, a firm that offers customized (never “off the shelf”) team training and 1:1 coaching across the na-tion since 1955. Michelle is proud to serve as executive coach to some of the most prominent CEO’s and key leaders around the United States. She has 18 years of Master’s and Bachelor’s college teaching experience at three universities in her home state, Indiana.

Our firm is a member of Executive Women International® (EWI®), a global women’s or-ganization with an equal focus on Connections, Careers and Community. Through this membership our employees have access to professional development webinars featuring great presenters who are excited to help you become better at what you do and how you do it. With subjects ranging from Goal Setting and Achievement to Communication and Emotional Intelligence, these webinars are a must see. This is a benefit extended to mem-ber firms’ employees, only. Please do not forward to anyone outside our firm.

This opportunity made possible by EWI member representative:


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July 2014

Save the Date Healthy is Wealthy

August 13, 2014 at Neal S. Blaisdell (Pikake Room)

Please direct inquiries or to reserve a vendor table by Friday, July 11, 2014 to: [email protected] (808)441-8561

Is your EWI Member Firm wanting to showcase what “Healthy” initiatives you have to offer? (i.e. Healthy - finances, minds, workplace, bodies, eating, network, homes, travel, websites, etc.) Do you know any outside vendors that want to join? Be creative and act fast as Exhibitor space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.

Presenting Sponsor: New York Life Event Sponsor: Neal S. Blaisdell

More details to follow in the next Connect…

5:30-6:00pm registration 6:00-8:00pm program


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July 2014

Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting Arlington, VA September 10 – 13, 2014 What’s your net worth? Find out as you Build Your Professional Capital at LCAM 2014! This three-day conference will focus on EWI’s core tenets: Connections – make the most of incredible networking opportunities; Careers – increase your leadership and professional skills with valuable sessions and an Academy of Leadership course; and Community -honor the literacy and scholarship initiatives at the Chapter and Corporate level. Registration $650 – Early Registration ending May 31 $700 – Standard Registration ending July 31 $800 – Late Registration August 1 onward Plan now and save! CONFERENCE

• Register on www.ewiconnect.com before May 31 and save $50 – $150 LODGING

• Save 50% on hotel room. Share with another Chapter member or attendee. • Crystal Gateway Marriott

TRAVEL

• Drive to the conference. Ten percent of EWI Chapter members live within three hours of Washington DC. Carpool and save even more!

• Take the free hotel shuttle or the Metro to and from Crystal Gateway Marriott.


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July 2014

MEMORANDUM

TO: All EWI Members

CC: 2013-2014 Corporate Board and Advisor FROM: Wendy Cowley – Executive Director, COO DATE: May 29, 2014 RE: “400 in 4” Membership Campaign Whether you are a new member or have a long standing membership with EWI, we are sure you have heard the phrase, “recruitment is everyone’s responsibility”; well here is an opportunity to participate in making this a reality. We are excited to announce a new membership campaign, “400 in 4” to recognize each individual member who brings in a new member. To be recognized, make sure you include your name on the application under Recruited By. The campaign will run June 1 – September 30, 2014. We have received several beautiful pieces of jewelry that were handcrafted especially for our campaign. Also, logo merchandise will be given for each new member recruited.

• “Bag” a member and receive an EWI eco-friendly reusable bag • “Drive” new members to EWI and receive a flash drive • Use your “Charm” to bring in five members and receive an EWI charm bracelet

We recognize that our goal is large, but we’re hoping that together we can increase membershipwith as many new members as possible and expand our EWI network. There are two great webinars: “Finding Diamonds, Sapphires and Pearls in Our Own Backyard” and “Retention and Recruitment” with helpful ideas and tips. You can view both of these videos in the Members Only section of the Corporate Website. We have created a new page on the Corporate Website specifically for the “400 in 4” campaign and developed new eye catching marketing pieces to assist you in your recruitment efforts that include:

! An interactive video with over 35 testimonials from members expressing the value of their membership

! Colorful full page “Join EWI” benefits flyer for electronic distribution ! Marketing booklet converted to a flipbook that can be linked to electronic messages

Visit the Corporate Website to see updates on campaign progress, recruitment tips (these will also be shared on Facebook weekly so be sure to “Like” us), photos of the prizes, and much more. As always, the Corporate Office is here to help. We are only a phone call or email away. We appreciate your membership and your efforts to make EWI even better with an increased network. Go EWI!


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July 2014

FOR CONNECTIONS

EWI® provides access to a global network of business professionals, with opportunities to:

• Exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and identify new resources

• Showcase your firm’s products and services through advertising and sponsorships

• Connect with other representatives at regional conferencesand EWI’s Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting

FOR CAREERS

EWI partners with you to achieve your career goals by offering:

• Professional development webinars and conference workshops

• Fellows Scholarships for active EWI representatives in accreditedbaccalaureate, graduate, or post-graduate programs

• Academy of Leadership, a multi-course professional developmentprogram

• Opportunities for service on Corporate and Chapter Boards andCommittees

FOR COMMUNITY

EWI has a long tradition of commitment to communities bydonating annually through its:

• Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP)for high school seniors

• Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarshipfor non-traditional students facing economic, social, or physical challenges

• Reading Rally programs to promote literacy

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JOIN

EWI is unique in its commitment to support member firms, representatives, and communities.To find out more, visit ewiconnect.com. For additional information about a Chapter near you, or to contact anEWI Retention and Recruitment Director for your local Chapter, visit EWI > Connections > Find a Chapter .

I have been impressed with

EWI’s professionalism, and

how member firms support

one another.”

Diversity of members is

the strength of EWI.”

Thanks to EWI, I am a

more valuable employee.”

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July 2014

Philanthropy Committee Update 6/3/14 – Donated school supplies to Family Programs. These supplies will be shared with the foster children that Family Programs works with. Thank you Nadine Uratsuka of Accuity LLP! Respectfully Yours: Francine Lee-Kadota, Philanthropy Chair

EWI Book Club Announcement

July Book Selection (Business): The Oz Principle: Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability by Roger Connors, Tom Smith and Craig Hickman. Overview: The Oz Principle is the groundbreaking work that demonstrated the vital role of accountability in the achievement of business results and the improvement of both individual and organizational performance. With more than a half-million copies sold, The Oz Principle has emerged as one of the most influential and useful business ideas of recent times. Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be on July 17th at 11:30 at Shokudo Upcoming Books: August- The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd September-Confidence Code, by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman To RSVP or join the mailing list email [email protected]


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July 2014

Did you know that Hawaii Self Storage graciously provides FREE storage to EWI of Honolulu? A big Mahalo to Hawaii Self Storage, and our contact, Community Relations Director Stephen Sohns, for supporting our organization! Better Security. Better Service. Better Value. Locally Owned.

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