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 YWCA of O'ahu Newsletter                                                                 September 2008

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our vision

Strengthened by diversity, the YWCA draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power in pursuit of a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

 

programs

locations

    Fernhurst
    Kokokahi
    Laniākea
    Venue Rental 

 

members

join today 

Membership at the YWCA of O'ahu connects you to a network of people committed to growth, leadership and power.  Explore your leadership potential, your social network, and be part of a network for good works as a member of the YWCA. 
 
It only takes 5 minutes online.  Join today!

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are you connected?
... to a woman's network? 
The YWCA Wahine in Hawaii Business (WHB) at Laniākea

whb with groupAs a follow up to the highly successful Wahine in Hawaii Business Forum, the YWCA, in partnership with Hawaii Business, invites you to lunch and the introduction of a new network for Hawaii's business women.  The WHB at Laniākea offers a unique way to connect professional women through shared experiences and shared commitments to each other.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 11:30-1:00
Lunch with WHB
... to a new leadership model?

Trade Up w Rayona 100Based on her new book Trade Up!: 5 Steps For Redesigning Your Leadership And Life From Inside Out comes this one day training with author/trainer/coach Rayona Sharpnack.  Discover your untapped potential, reveal and remove self-sabotaging behaviors, create practices for increasing your impact, and learn communication skills that allow you to operate at the enterprise level when required to.

Friday, October 10 - 8:00-5:00
Trade Up! Workshop
... to auw?
 
auw_100The YWCA of O'ahu is proud to be a community partner of the Aloha United Way.  Many of you may be participating in AUW campaigns in your workplace.  We hope that you will choose the YWCA of O'ahu as your designated organization when making your gift. 
 
The YWCA's AUW number is 96600
Please remember the YWCA as you make your AUW contribution this year! 
... a super clothing sale?

dfs_100Come help us clean out our closets!  Dress for Success is moving spaces.

Although the move is just down the hall, it provides the perfect opportunity for us to clean out our closets of new and pre-owned women's business and casual attire used to support our Dress for Success Honolulu Program.  Our Dress for Success program provides free interview outfits for women who are transitioning into the workforce. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to buy new and gently used merchandise, much of it donated by partners like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic, at super low prices!
 
September 10, 11, 12 & 13
downtown
decadence
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tickets
on sale  
now!
Join us for an evening of food, friendship and pampering under the stars!
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Thursday, October, 23, 2008
5:30pm - 8:00pm
 
$50 Members / $65 Non-Members
 
Ticket entitles you to
      3 drink scrip
      pupus
      music
      unlimited pampering
More information on Downtown Decadence 2008.   Purchase your tickets now!
what's happening
        September 10, 11, 12 & 13
        YWCA Benefit Clothing SUPER SALE 
        Laniākea Lobby 
        Wed - Fri, 11:00am - 2:00pm
        Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pm
 
        September 20, October 11 and October 25
       
Volunteer Open House
        Laniākea
        9:30am - 11:30am

        October 8, 2008
        
Lunch with WHB
        Laniākea
        11:30am - 1:00pm
        
        October 10, 2008
        
Trade Up! Workshop
        Laniākea
        8:00am - 5:00pm

        October 23, 2008
        
Downtown Decadence 
        Laniākea
        5:30pm - 8:00pm
        Tickets On Sale Now!