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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
NaMeaHou
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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: renemansho@hawaii.rr.com
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!