Calendar of Events June 5thRuby Tuesday, Mililani

5:00 p.m. for dinner Business Meeting starts at 6:00 p. m.

June 25thPlanning session for 2014-2015Board members and new Committee chairs Place to be determined July 3rdGeneral Membership meeting, Ruby Tuesday Mililani July, 2014SIA Convention, Vancouver, BC August 7thGeneral Membership Meeting, Ruby Tuesday Mililani September 4thGeneral Membership Meeting with guest speakers October 26thAnnual Fundraiser, Ala Moana Hotel, Halloween Masquerade

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27 Years of Service

June 2014

TEAM SICO CELEBRATES

Share the Light of Soroptimist Service

So very proud to have a third SICO member serve as District Director. Lyn Lurbe was elected at the recent Founder Region Confer-ence. She succeeds Lorene Hopkins of SIWFI. With a huge responsibility ahead of her, she heads for training in early June in the Victorian town of Eureka, California. One of many future trips for our new Director. In September, she will preside over her first Dis-trict Meeting in Guam. So, SICO members lets gear up to support Lyn in Guam.

Proud SICO members celebrate Lyn upon return from the Region Conference.

Although Jane Murakami was not a member of SICO when she was a District Director, she served a term while a member of SI Honolulu. Angie Bugarin also had a term as a District Director a few years ago.

Three delegates represented SICO at the Region Conference where many acquaint-ances were renewed and new friends were made.

Along with the break out sessions for club officers and club procedures, there were two presentations on Bullying and Cyber Bullying. Amazingly and unfortu-nately, the pervasiveness of bullying is costing the lives of our young people as well as older people. There was also a short health and fitness session featuring Zumba. Yes, Leona and Jackie were right in there along with a few other Hawaii delegates.

Here Lyn and Leona show off pin scarves crocheted by Leona and ad-mired by many at Conference. You can be sure that these will be copied and seen on many other Soroptimists in the future.

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President Renes Message

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Aloha Proud SICO Members,

As my year as your president is ending, I want to thank all of you for this prestigious honor of representing the most awesome group of women who strive to help other women and girls to be their best. Many people say they never heard of Soroptimists - which is a great opportunity for us to educate them and ask them to join our mission.

Here is a sample of what you can say to humbly brag about our own SICOs activities in 2013-14: 28 years of community service and partnerships Support Leeward Domestic Violence Shelter Human Trafficking Awareness program Donate school supplies at Kipapa & Kahuku Ele-mentary Schools and the Bobby Benson Center Donate $10,000 education awards to single parent women Donate $5,000 high school scholarship Donate $1,000 for Youth Citizenship Award Donate $1,000 Ruby Award for Improving Lives of Women Support Lei Ilima Girls Club, Coalition for Drug Free Hawaii Support Bobby Benson Center, youth drug treatment center Support Angel Tree Lokahi Project for Salvation Army Ehime Maru Monument cleaning project Support Nozomi Project of Hope at Womens Lead-ership Conference Inducted new members: Zoe Tanaka, Meryle Hi-rotsu, Tammy Cullen, Nahoku Ahlo

Please help us spread the word about the good work of SICO, and please offer your suggestions for more activities and projects for our 2014-15 year. You are also welcome to join us at our Board Planning Meeting- Dots in Wahi-awa, June 25th, 5:00 PM dinner, 6:00 PM meeting. RSVP to me asap.

Malama pono,

Rene

SICOs SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE

SICOs second Community Action Scholarship was presented to Rachel Yonamine from Mililani High School. She will be present at our meeting in September before she goes off to college. Shell give us more insight into her back- ground at that time. She and Marilyn Lee are shown here when Marilyn presented her with the award.

SI Waikiki Foundation, Inc. invited all Oahu Soroptimist clubs to their luncheon meeting on May 27th at the Pacific Club. At this meeting, along with lunch, was a panel with Senators Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair of the Senate Com-mittee on Human Services and Jill Tokuda, Chair of the Sen-ate Committee on Education and Representative Della Au Belatti, Chair of the House Committee on Health. Each dis-cussed bills passed during the last Legislative session and then focused on emerging issues. As fractured as many of us think of the Legislature, there does appear to be actual for-ward progress to improve lives in Hawaii. Lots of informa-tion was shared. Check with Jackie Pactol for the handout from Senator Oakland Chun that details the bills and more information.

Some emerging issues:

*Long Term Care-Hawaii leads states in longevity.

*More food sustainability

*School based community health centers especially in isolated areas

*Tweaking of education reforms from ten years ago

LUNCHEON WITH SIWFI

Maile Kanemaru, Jackie Pactol, Marion Poirier, June Asato (MBWA), Rep. Belatti, Sen. Jill Tokuda, Sen. Suzanne Oakland Chun and Rene Mansho thank the panelist.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dr. Kathy IshimotoJune 7

Judy FominJune 27

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER HALLOWEEN

MASQUERADE

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KIPAPA SCHOOL ACKNOWLEDGES SICO

Through the years, SICO has made several donations to Kipapa Elementary School. This past school year, another donation of school supplies was made which garnered SICO an invitation to their May Day program Ka Hoolaulea Ohana. Marilyn Lee, Lyn Lurbe, Meryle Hirotsu, Nahoku Ahlo and Jackie Pactol were able to attend and were publicly acknowledged as the Club and individually. They were treated to light refreshments before and after the program and were among many invited guests including Hawaii State and City Representatives and many education leaders. Of course, SICO had the largest representation. While enjoying snacks in the coolness of the school library, they were asked to explain So-roptimist to which they gladly obliged. Those present were impressed as Jackie and Marilyn explained the Soroptimist mission, the SICO scholarship and the Womens Opportunity Award.

SICO Members take a photo opportunity before the backdrop for the celebrations theme.

There is an impressive mural largely pieced to-gether by the students and our own Marilyn Lee. She explained that the mosaic is made up of glass pieces and the two children fea-tured are based on actual students. Standing in front of the mural are Meryle, Nahoku, Marilyn, Herman Kanae who helped with the mural, Principal Corinne Yogi, Vice Principal, Lyn and Jackie. Also impressive is that Marilyn knows and sang the schools song!

Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom $125 per person $2500 Gold Table

Its time once again to put our best foot/feet forward to raise funds for all the worthy causes to increase the economic and social empowerment of women and girls.

Besides selling tickets to the event, the Silent Auction has proven to be the most successful fundraiser. Several sugges-tions have been sent out detailing the many kinds of baskets in which some of us might like to participate. All individual items must have a minimum value of $50. Besides baskets, gift certificates are always a good idea as are handcrafted items. Be sure to label each item with its value when you turn it in to Jackie Pactol. This will allow for a proper as-sessment when making the bid sheets and putting the baskets together. As donations are made, Jackie will be sending out emails to keep everyone updated.

Remember that this is also a Masquerade party so get your outfits ready. Nothing scary or gory! For security, please wear you mask only in the ballroom. Hints for a prize have been made.

Members are expected to arrive early to welcome their guests and to assist with any other areas that may need last minute assistance.

Overall Chairperson is Lyn Lurbe. Please contact her with any questions and concerns.

This is SICOs only fundraiser for the year so lets take it over the top!

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: Membership Leona Soto: Leeward Shelter Jackie Pactol: Adopt-A-School Marilyn Lee and Rene Mansho: SICO High School Scholarship ** Lei Ilima Girls Club ** Career/ College Fair for Women/High School Students Angie Bugarin: Bobby Benson Center Rene Mansho: Ehime Maru Clean Up

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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 for God.

Soroptimist Grace

For the bread upon the board,

Make us truly thankful, Lord.

For each one meeting here

Whom our hearts hold close and dear,

For this day O Lord above

Now accept our grateful love.

Amen

email: renemansho@hawaii.rr.com Address for President Rene Mansho

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www.soroptimist. org

Soroptimist is an international service organization improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to

social and economic empowerment.

The Orange Purse ladies

HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES

Marilyn Lee16 years

Judy Fomin7 years

Zoe Tanaka1 whole year