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YWCA of O'ahu Newsletter February 2009
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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.
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The YWCA of O'ahu is the largest and oldest women's organization in Hawaii. Be a member, invite a friend to be a member and watch your community grow!
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... a power lunch?
Members Only Brown Bag Lunch Series
 First Event in 2009
"Supercharge Your Power Lunch!"
Are they daydreaming about their upcoming vacation and counting the minutes until you pick up the check? Learn from top women leaders as they share their stories of their "Power Lunch" experiences; the good, the bad and the funny. Share tips and tricks for getting the most out of your next business lunch!
Featured YWCA Members include Piia Aarma from Pineapple Tweed, Judy Bishop with Bishop & Company and Kalei Cadinha-Pua'a of Cadinha & Co. Bring a guest. Lunch Club is a members only brown bag talk event and is free to members. Help us celebrate our first LC of the year by bringing a friend at no additional cost.
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... new insights for the workplace?
"Raising HELL in the Workplace" Join the Wahine in Hawaii Business (WHB) at Laniakea Network on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 7:30am - 9:00am at Laniakea for our next event. "Raising HELL in the Workplace" is presented by Sherri Okinaga of Insight4U and offers a contemporary focus on how to increase engagement for better organizational results and includes H - Heart, E - Energy, L - Laughter and L - Links.
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... the benefits of membership?
 Join the YWCA and access your member privileges for only $50 a year. Benefits to membership include:
 Members-only Dining Room at Laniakea Conferencing and meeting rooms for businesses Overnight accommodations for women and families Special event and retreat venues Fitness facilities including cardio and weight-room 2 Heated pools 2 Gyms and Private Locker rooms Join Today! | |
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Cooking from the Heart
Meet Laniakea's New Culinary Team
by Cynthia Fisher, Member Services Representative  Laniakea will once again be opening it's doors again for lunch. Of course, many members have been asking, "Who are our new Chefs?" The answer to this question is finally here as Tiffanie Luke, Food and Beverage Manager, and Chris Okuhara, Sous Chef, prepare a new menu for a newly renovated dining room. Tiffanie and Chris met while training in culinary school at Kapiolani Community College and transitioned their friendship into a working relationship as they worked alongside each other at Starbucks. For Chris, who will be experiencing his first restaurant opening, he views beginning work at the YWCA as a step up in his career and a good opportunity. While Tiffanie, a former volunteer for the YWCA's Life Inc. program, is familiar with the impact the YWCA's programs can have on our members and the community. At the heart of Laniakea, is good food, good people, and a good cause! As we prepare to open our Dining Room, many members have been asking for opportunities to bring the community together over food while benefiting such youth programs as Café Y and Life Inc. Their philosophy: "We cook from the heart and it reflects in the flavor of the food. Love really is an essential ingredient." They compare working in the kitchen to being on a team. While studying at KCC, Tiffanie and Chris were on a team called the KCC American Culinary Federation Junior Culinary Team. Those experiences helped them learn to work together and strengthened their bond over food. This bond is the same that now extends to their staff, ensuring they never want to leave the kitchen. Tiffanie, who says she "fell into" this career path and loved it and Chris, who came from a restaurant family and loves having something to put his energy into, are eager to meet new members and welcome the old faces and will strive to exceed expectations. People connect with food and it is these connections that Tiffanie Luke and Chris Okuhara cannot wait to form. |
Things We Like
Our Members Share Their Favorites
For My Family
The Library - Free entertainment with books, movies, and music that I can use as time for myself to relax or a way to bring the family together. Library ListingPlenty Magazine's Green Gear has great ideas for the eco-friendly consumer. Plenty MagazineFor My SelfThe B-E-A-C-H Free foot scrub with every step you take, soothing salt water baths, natural flowery aromatherapy...just don't forget the sunscreen! Beaches on O'ahuFor My WorkFree Desktop Post It Notes Fun, convenient, and helpful. What more could you want? Easy Notes DownloadHarvard Business Review's IdeaCast A podcast that's inspiring, informative and convenient Download itunes and then subscribe to free podcast Harvard Business Review's IdeaCastFor My Community
A great way to connect with and contribute to our community. KanuHawaii.orgWhat things do you like? Send one of your favorite links to us at enews@ywcaoahu.org and we may select your submission for an upcoming issue! |
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Now it is time for our community to lift up our leaders once again and honor four amazing women in 2009! These women are our advocates, our care givers, our teachers, our mothers, our coaches, our sisters, our daughters... our leaders. Their success has in turn raised the quality of all our lives and will shape the future of the next generation.
Let's all come together as a powerful community on June 19, 2009 at the YWCA's 32nd LeaderLuncheon and perpetuate the legacy.
June 19, 2008
11:30am - 1:30pm
Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village |
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To attend this inspiring and empowering event reserve your table now! |
| what's happening |
Mar 9
Spring Session Begins, Spring Session March 9 - May 17
Mar 10
Mar 11WHB at Laniākea Breakfast Event, "Raising HELL in the Workplace!", Laniākea, 7:30am - 9:00am Mar 11-12Benefit Clothing Sale, Laniākea Lobby, Weds-Fri, 11:00am - 2:00pm, Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pm Mar 12DollarWise Seminar, "There's Life After Debt," Fernhurst, 6:30 pm - 8:30pm Mar 26YWCA Holiday, Prince Kuhio Day, Building Closed Mar 31-2Women Leading Change Hawaii 2009, 3-day Conference, Ihilani Resort & Spa |
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Have a passion or burning issue you'd like to share with us? Send your comments/reflections/ideas to us at enews@ywcaoahu.org and we may select your submission for an upcoming issue! Published submissions shall be consistent with the values and mission of YWCA of O'ahu. Selection is subject to space restrictions and editorial policy. Preference is given to women's interest submissions in the areas of work, community, family, and self-care. | |
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