expressed very adult comments which she attributed to her parents open discus-sions on many subjects at home which gave her a clear understanding about vio-lent situations. Her comments and ques-tions helped bring realization about teen age violence to the girls. As always, SICO happily provided re-freshments with lots of pizza and water-no sodas. Thanks to SICO members Rene’ Tokunaga and Lyn Lurbe for their home made cookies. By the way that the food disappeared, there could be no question as to how well they were en-joyed. Also provided, were mini-manicure sets for each of the girls as well a little door prizes for those who volun-tarily led the group discussions. From those SICO members who were available to attend, the agreement was that this year’s subject was one of the more meaningful projects with the Lei Ilima Girls Club. See more photos on next page

Calendar of Events

June Meeting at Ruby Tuesday

Thursday, June 6th 5:00 p.m. for dinner

Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m Installation of new officers

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 24th, Saturday—One Night in Rome, Fundraiser May 10th, Friday—Project at the Shelter for Domestic Abuse October—District VI Meeting, venue to be determined

July, 2014—SIA Convention, Vancouver, BC—Plan to attend.

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26 Years of Service

April 2013

As Co-chairs Ellen and Jackie pondered how to make a difference for the Lei Ilima Girls Club, an unexpected opportunity arose. Having met with SIWFI club mem-bers at another Soroptimist function, they heard about SIWFI’s program about teen age dating violence. Getting all the infor-mation, Stephanie Ragolia, from the Do-mestic Violence Center, was contacted and accepted the invitation to speak to the Lei Ilima Girls. The girls’ club is affiliated with the Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii led by Director Shalei Aoki with about 25 girls. Stephanie lived up to the great compli-ments afforded her. She was able to hold the attention of these energetic young women and kept them focused. The DVDs that she brought depicted true violent situa-tions. From these, the girls held very in depth discussions and brought forth many meaningful questions. One young lady,

Lei Ilima Girls Club Project

“Share the Light of Soroptimist Service”

Happy Birthday

Marion Poirier, May 22nd

Angie Bugarin, May 24th

Rene Mansho, May 28th

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DUES ARE DUE

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Lest you forget…..Dues are Due to Treasurer Susan by the June 6th Business Meeting. The annual dues is $125 . Your dues covers all dues to the Founder Region, Soropti-mist International of the Americas, Soroptimist Interna-tional, liability insurance, quarterly magazine and Foun-ders Pennies. In order to be a club in good standing, each club must maintain a membership of 15 members in good standing, which means paying your annual dues and any other monetary item that may be outstanding. To date, SICO has all nineteen members in good standing. Let’s keep it up.

Late payments are assessed a fee so be prompt.

Although she minimalizes it, this was a highly important trip to “the Capitol.”

Quoting Judy, “It was for all the Community Health Care Centers on the U.S to meet with elected officials. Community Health Care Centers are really coming into their own and Federal Government is very supportive. Please note we are not saying "Clinic" but Center. We see insured as well as uninsured.

We have the only Federally. funded School Based Center in our state located at Kahuku Intermediate & High School. We offer medical care plus dental.”

Judy’s Trip to DC, Washington, that is

ONE NIGHT IN ROME—Coming Soon

Our annual tri-club fundraiser, now titled One Night in Rome will be held on Friday, August 24, 2013, at the former Dole Cannery Ballroom now called the…………….Tickets are $125 per person. The capacious ballroom is capable of holding 1000 people and it is the Committee’s hope that it is sold out! Thus far, SICO is allotted only one Gold Table but will be able to have more as needed. The Silent Auction is the most profitable for all the giving that we do so start making your contacts now.

Co-chairs are Lyn Lurbe, Rene’ Tokunaga and Lorraine Fukumae.

Did you know that...at each of SICO meetings, there is a door prize drawing with prizes provided by those members who are celebrating their birthdays in that month…..and, did you know that there is one person who won a prize at the last two meetings!

Recognize the little rascal! Many thanks for your donations.

President Leona was also a winner.

Great to see Leona Takita again after a long absence.

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Jackie introducing speaker Stephanie Ragolia, from the Domestic Violence Action Center.

Director Shalei and on the of mem-bers of the Lei Ilima Girls Club

Potential member Cat Andres joined us again. She helped serve up 8 pizzas and cookies.

SICO members Rene’, Maile, Ellen and Lyn—always ready for a photo op!

The Ewa Makai Middle School logo and mascot on the back of a students’ sweatshirt.

President Leona with the Lei Ilima banner

Officers and Directors

President: Leona Soto President-Elect: Rene Mansho Treasurer: Susan Lau Secretary: Dr. Kathy Ishimoto

Directors: Angie Bugarin, Ann Freed, Judy Fomin and Lorraine Fukumae

Committee Chairs:

Ann Freed: Program

Rene Mansho: Soroptimist Orientation and Leadership Training: Forums/Panels for awareness and advocacy, consistent with the Soroptimist Mission Jackie Pactol and Angie Bugarin: Public Awareness and Newsletter :

Rene’ Tokunaga and Lyn Lurbe: Violet Richardson Awards and Reception

Lorraine Fukumae: Fundraising

Judy Fomin and Ellen Kazama: Membership

Lorraine Fukumae and Marion Poirier: Leeward Shelter

Rene Mansho and Lou Marcelo: Adopt-A-School

Marilyn Lee and Rene Mansho: SICO High School Scholarship Jackie Pactol and Ellen Kazama: Lei Ilima Girls Club Lou Marcelo and Angie Bugarin: Career/ College Fair for Women/High School Students Angie Bugarin: Bobby Benson Center

Rene Mansho: Ehime Maru Clean Up

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The Sincerity of Friendship,

The Joy of Achievement,

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The Integrity of Profession,

The Love of Country.

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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

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