67 Hawaii FCE Convention Business Meeting...

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Malama Kekahi I Kekahi (Taking Care of One Another)

67TH Hawaii FCE Convention

Business Meeting

Reports October 21, 2017

Web Site: www.hawaiifce.org

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Table of Contents

Executive Team Reports Page

President 3

Vice President 4

Treasurer (Report from January 1 – September 30, 2017) 5-6

Past President 7

UH Education Educator 8

Education Chair Reports

Health 9-10

Home, Community and Environment 11

International 12

Leadership 13

Youth (Vacant Position)

Standing Committee Chair Reports

Bylaws

Trimble Distribution 14

Trimble Foundation 15

Annual 16

Ways and Means 17

Membership 18

Newsletter 19

2017 Convention 20

FCL Training – Sustainability 21-22

Council President Reports

Hamakua 23

Hilo 24

Kauai 25

Kona 26

Maui 27

Molokai

South Oahu 28

Windward 29-30

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HAFCE State President Report

Martha Yamada, President

October 2017

Serving as your president this past year has been a learning experience and a great opportunity to

practice leadership and communication skills that we learn from our Hearth Fire Series. I know our

education chairs have been busy reviewing many reports from the clubs and councils of all the good

programs you provide to enrich your community. I would like to thank each of you for your “Aloha

Spirit” when sharing our organization with others.

I was honored to represent you at our National Conference in Omaha, Nebraska, this past July and

got to “talk story” with members from other states. Many are working on increasing awareness of

Human Trafficking and CHARACTER COUNTS!sm but like the cooking, crafts and fellowship… just

like us! The new leaders are: Ardyce Snyder, President Elect from ND; Connie Larrington, Vice

President for Public Policy from NE; Marlene Faul, Secretary from KS and Cathy Oaks, Program

Coordinator from TN. Bylaw changes include: (1) Elimination of Program Coordinator and Public

Policy Coordinator in Group I due to cost saving measures and because there are no longer regions.

(2) Duties of the Treasurer was amended to have the books reviewed by a Certified Person instead of

a Certified Public Accountant as a cost savings measure. National has also implemented the

following to decrease expenses: reduced office space by 50%, decreased the only paid office staff to

50% time, will switch from mailing newsletter to email and posting on website, and 2018 National

Conference will be Austin, Texas at Holiday Inn with lower food cost. However, one of the major cost

but an important benefit of belonging to a National Organization is liability insurance for the programs

we provide. It would be costly for the states to purchase insurance on our own so we are asking

members for a voluntary donation of $7.00.For good news - I was so proud to receive the second

place Education Award for our Dress for Success Project – Congratulations!

Our state projects this year were Blue Zones and Community Service. Joan Chong (Advisor), Pat

Kubo (Past-President), Ruth Haitsuka (Vice President), I were able to connect with our “FCE Tribe”

and build our learning “moai” by visiting each island for FCL Training sessions “Keep It Rolling”. We

were able to present Hearth Fire Series (HFS) on communication, running meetings, conflict

resolution, planning projects, and had fun getting to know each other. The wonderful part was that

each group took a HFS to share with others! We really do have some great educational materials.

The best part of being in FCE in growing ourselves while we help our family and friends to make our

islands a beautiful place to be.

Let’s all continue to learn together, plan great programs to share FCE, and by each one of us bringing

one other friend or family to our organization …. We really can make a difference, even world peace

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HAFCE VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Ruth B. Haitsuka – October 9, 2017

I attended my first National Convention in July in Omaha, Nebraska. Although the attendance was way smaller

than expected, meeting others from different states made the convention a worthwhile event. Not only did I

learn what they are doing but the clubs are too suffering from membership. We brainstormed and talked story

with what we feel were important and how we could possibly increase membership.

The Educational workshops on the three new Hearth Fire Series Booklets were very informative and Sally

Bowman participated in workshops also. Issues were presented to members and each workshop had time

allotted for feedback conversations as to the topic presented. I have the three new HFS booklets and your

council vice presidents should have gotten their copies for your council’s set. Don’t forget to use these booklets

as they have valuable information. Use them at your club/council meetings – 15 minutes can be easily a

workable time for these booklets.

There were crafts to be made (creative cards, t-shirt scarf), information regarding sugar, opioid addiction and

aging in place. Speakers were terrific especially about Being Your Best. Hawaii’s CHARACTER COUNTS!sm

winner took third place. Hawaii did very well and hope club/councils will continue to do this contest in 2018 –

contest information should have been sent to your respective schools. If you need information, please contact

me.

I took packages of candies and tea for favors for those in attendance and thank you to some friends that I made.

Members really appreciated receiving these gifts.

Next year, the National Convention will be in Austin, Texas at the Holiday Inn in July.

I also had the privilege of being on the FCL Training Team with Martha Yamada, Patricia Kubo, and Joan

Chong in Hilo, Maui, and Kauai. These workshops helped me to get to know members from the various islands

and also help teach leadership skills as well as the history of FCE with the other trainers. We hope to do another

training next year in 2018.

Thank you to my Educational Chairs (Sue Stewart, International; Susan Yee, Home Community and

Environment; Lynn Barut, Leadership, Dixie Dumaran, Health and Janice Plumer, Youth). Although Janice had

to step down, she did try to keep Youth reports current even though she had to take care of family emergencies

with her mom. Thank you, Janice. We all are working together and trying to learn our positions. Thank you all

for providing the reports the Education Chairs need in order for them to fill out their reports. Please note that

the Education Chair position needs to be filled. Please consider filling this position.

Council Presidents, please fill out your reports for the annual accounting to National. The sooner you can get it

to me the better especially with the holidays coming along in a couple of months.

I look forward to working with all of you again next year and should you have questions, please ask. Looking

forward to hearing your ideas for possible State projects for 2018.

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Hawaii FCE Financial Report January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017 Beginning balance a/o 1/31/2017

$25,406

2017

RECEIPTS: Proposed Budget Year to date Convention profit 1,700 2,571 Donations 4,000

Dues Hawaii 4,000 140 Dues National 5,000

Grant - BoH Trimble Foundation for Retreat 1,220 HAFCE supplies (inventory)

Interest income 15 3 Reimbursements 96

Ways and Means 4000 TOTAL RECEIPTS 20,031 2,714

DISBURSEMENTS: Annual Report 600 83

CHARACTER COUNTS!sm 250 225 Committee Expenses 350

Extension Educators 500 FCE Educational material 35 FCL Support 200 250

HAFCE - VP Planning Meeting - HAFCE Convention 5,600 3,744

HAFCE Midyear meeting 50 HAFCE PO Box Rental 70 108

HAFCE Scholarships 800 200 License/Fees 15 13 Membership Brochure 500

Membership Contest 200 Miscellaneous (Trea.books, etc) 100 NAFCE Conference -VP (odd year) 1,700 NAFCE Conference-President 1,700 2,018

NAFCE dues 5,000 110 New Club Incentive 200

Newsletter (print, postage, bulk 500 Officer Expenses/supplies 100 24

Officer Training (odd year) 91 Polycom meeting 50 President Council Visit 100 Retreat 1220 1,290

Web Page honorarium 100 84 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 20,031 8,149

19,971

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Other Accounts: Beginning balance Disbursements Balance

Territorial Savings Bank 17489

17,510

Territorial Savings Bank 4377

4,382

Bank of Hawaii (matures 4/3/2018) 4000

4,000

American Savings Bank 1903

1,915

Total in Other Accounts:

27,807

Total in Checking Account:

19,971

Total in All Accounts:

47,778

Outstanding checks #1128 $246.75 Denise Smith, ECHO postage

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HAFCE Past President Report

2017 Annual Business Meeting

HAFCE Convention

Honolulu, Hi

October 20, 21, 22, 2017

Aloha no kakou!

What a very busy year this has been. I've been serving as State Past-President,

President to Hui O Wahine (my FCE club in Hilo) and as National FCE Public Policy

Coordinator. It's been very exciting and educational. I have learned so very much and

have met a lot of women from throughout the states that are so committed to FCE.

In July I flew to Omaha, Nebraska to assist in preparing for the National Conference,

attend the conference, co-teaching FCL lessons, co-edited a Hearth Fire booklet and

attended Board meetings. We covered a lot of ground all for the good of FCE.

I now have to concentrate on getting more pics & articles for our state history. If you

have anything to contribute, please contact me.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again at our state convention.

Wishing Oahu a very successful convention.

Sally Bowman

HAFCE Past-President

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Hawaii FCE State Convention

October 20-22, 2017

Advisor’s Report – Joan Chong

The mission of Hawaii FCE is living the “Aloha Spirit” to strengthen individuals, families and

communities through Continuing Education, Developing Leadership and Community Action.

The theme of this year’s convention on the island of Oahu is “Malama Kekahi I Kekahi - Taking

Care of One Another”. This is a simple yet meaningful quote defines what Hawaii FCE is all about.

The Hawaii Association for Family and Community Education (Hawaii FCE) has been a strong

voice in caring for and promoting a healthier and better life for individuals, families, and

communities. FCE members take action on critical issues by utilizing the skills learned and tailoring

the educational programs and projects to meet the needs of Hawaii’s families and communities.

Hawaii FCE provides:

Continuing Education – FCE members learn current information on family issues, health

issues and other timely matters in a supportive environment and shared experience.

Developing Leadership - FCE provides training for emerging leaders and

opportunities to practice techniques to develop confidence for leadership positions.

Community Action – FCE members conduct educational programs and projects that

enhance family and community life. They also build partnerships within their

communities.

Hawaii FCE members work collaboratively with other organizations and businesses to deliver

educational programs to enhance and strengthen the life skills people need to improve their

quality of life in Hawaii. Hawaii FCE members continue to make a difference in their communities

through acts of kindness and volunteerism. Members have provided more than 39,432 volunteer

hours in 2015 and calculated at $23.56 per hour, it is a contribution of more than $929,017.00.

Add in material contributions of

$219,424.00 and the total contribution equals $1,148,441.00 towards a better Hawaii. Hawaii FCE

members have dedicated over a million dollars of their time, talent, and energy in making a

difference for Hawaii’s families! I applaud your remarkable efforts! Amazing!

As you return home, don’t keep FCE as the “best kept secret” . . . share your

experiences and knowledge with your councils, clubs, family and friends! Updates: Dr. Nicholas Comerford is the Dean & Director for Research & Cooperative Extension

of CTAHR (College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources) as of September 1, 2017.

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2017 HAFCE Educational Chairperson‟s Report

Position STATE HEALTH CHAIR

Name DELFA „DIXIE‟ G. DUMARAN, M.D.

Date OCTOBER 7, 2017

Number of Reports Submitted fifteen (15)

Summary:

CLUBS OF BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII, 6 REPORTS

1.LEADERSHIP- HOIKE CLUB -OUTLINED PROCESS OF HOW TO SET UP MEETING, SET AGENDA ,FIND VENUE, NOTIFYING

MEMBERS AND MAKING MEETING INTERESTING BY INTRODUCING BONDING ACTIVITIES,ALSO CONTRIBUTED “MONIES” TO

COIN FOR FRIENDSHIP AND DONATED MONEY TO HELP DEFRAY THE NATIONAL FCE INSURANCE

PREMUIM; HOSTESS DONATED PREPARED SNACKS AND GRAB BAGS, MEMBERS BROWN BAG THEIR LUNCHES TO HELP

EASE RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OF HOSTESS

2.ACTION- HANALIKE KAKOU -ENJOYED FELLOW MEMBERS „ COMPANY BY ATTENDING FUN DAY AT WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM

FESTIVAL

3 ACTION/ LEADERSHIP /EDUCATION——-.HILO COUNCIL - DID A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM WHICH STARTED FROM BUILDING A

MULTIFACETED ACTIVITY BASED ON MANY PILLARS OF BLUE ZONE AS IN PLANNING

=IMPLEMENTING HEALTHY MEALS,WALKING EXERCISES , UTILIZING HFS #61(FINDING,RECRUITING AND RETAINING NEW

MEMBERS) ,CREATING AN FCE MOA‟I

DIVIDING LABOR AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INTENSIVE IN FO CAMPAIGN TO INFORM MEMBERS OF UPCOMING EVENTS THRU

EMAIL,PHONE , COUNCIL MEETINGS, LOCAL NEWSPAPER

RESERVED LODGING , WORKED WITH OTHER CLUB MEMBERS FOR SMOOTH AND FUN

FILLED “SLEEP-OVER” WITH GAMES AND CRAFTS

4.EDUCATION- CLUB HOIKE - INCORPORATED FALL PREVENTION DEMO BY INVITING A STUDENT AT A PHYSICAL THERAPY

SCHOOL TO GIVE POINTERS TO MEMBERS ; ALSO DOUBLED AS A CONDUIT TO CONDUCT BUSINESS MEETING

5.ACTION/ EDUCATION- HOOLULU CLUB —VISITED THE HAMAKUA MUSHROOM FARM AND

LEARNED ABOUT HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSHROOMS

6. EDUCATION—HOIKE CLUB —DEMONSTRATED BENEFITS OF GLUTEN FREE FOODS, PREP AND BENEFITS FOR A SPECIFIC

SECTOR OF THE POPULATION AS PART OF THEIR BUSINESS AND CLUB ACTIVITY

CLUBS AND COUNCIL, WINDWARD OAHU , 11 REPORTS

1 ACTION/ EDUCATION - A MEMBER VOLUNTEERED TO FIND A SPEAKER ON HAWAIIAN VALUES, INVITED THE SPEAKER AND

COMMUNICATED TO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL TO ATTEND ,TO HEAR, LEARN WHAT HAWAIIAN VALUES ARE, SPEAKER

DEMONSTRATED LOMI-LOMI TECHNIQUE AND MEMBERS PARTNERED WITH ONE ANOTHER TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY

LEARNED,MEMBERS CAME AWAY WITH LEARNING SOME POPULAR HAWAIIAN TERMS LIKE KUPUNA OR LOMI-LOMI

2.EDUCATION - A. COUNCIL HEALTH CHAIR ENUMERATED THE VARIOUS BLUE ZONE PROJECTS IN AND AROUND THE ISLAND AND

LOCAL AREAS

B . SUMMARIZED HEALTH BENEFITS OF STEVIA - A NATURAL SWEETENER THAT ACTIVATES A PROTEIN TO HELP

RELEASE INSULIN AFTER EATING. MIGHT AID IN PREVENTING TYPE 11 ( NON INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES)

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C. MEMORY ENHANCER -PHYSICAL EXERCISES IS BEST TO PRESERVING /PROTECTING MEMORY BUT WALKING IS

BEST OF ALL FROM UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SCIENTISTS

D. NOT ALL FATS ARE BAD- AS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBESITY AND HEART DISEASE. EVIDENCE OF ABSENCE OF

REFINED SUGARS PROCESSED CARBS AND STARCHES ACCELERATES WEIGHT LOSS AND REVERSE DISEASE.

RECOMMENDATION IS TO CONSUME VEGAN OR PALEO DIET BUT EASIER SAID THAN DONE ON PRACTICAL BASIS

CAVEAT: MANY STUDIES ARE FLAWED AND MIGHT BE INFLUENCED BY WHO „FUNDED‟ THE STUDY

3. ACTION/ EDUCATION- CARDIAC ABLATION- COUNCIL HEALTH CHAIR EXPERIENCED PROCEDURE TO CORRECT LONG STANDING

HEART IRREGULAR RHYTHM . THIS IS USUALLY CARRIED OUT IF OTHER DRUG MODALITIES FAILED TO CURE MEDICAL

PROBLEM ,AS FIRST COURSE OF TREATMENT.. PROCEDURE CAN BE DONE BY LOCAL CARDIOLOGISTS AND NOT HAVE TO

GO OFF ISLAND. (SOURCES:STRAUB.COM,KAISER.COMMAYOCLINIC.COM,WEBMD.COM)

4 KOOLAU CLUB- EDUCATION

A. SPRING CLEAN YOUR MEDICINE CABINETS -REVIEW EXPIRATION DATES,CHECK THAT YOU HAVE BASICS LIKE

ACETOMINOPHEN( TYLENOL) baby ASA for

heart attacks, triple antibiotic for superficial wounds, decongestant, antacids, rubbing alcohol

B. DISCARD EXPIRED MEDS NOT THRU FLUSHING THEM IN TOILET AS THE END IN OUR WATER SUPPLY. DEA HAS

PROGRAM 2X A YEAR TO TAKE BACK EXPIRED MEDS -CHECK WITH POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS

C. MOVE MEDICINE CABINET- AWAY FROM BATHROOM!!!! WORST PLACE TO BE DUE TO WARMTH AND MOISTURE.

SOME MEDS LIKE INSULIN AND EPI-PEN NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED ( Source: Healthy Habit from Cooking Light April 2017)

5. KOOLAU CLUB- EDUCATION- HIGH STAKES IN LEGALIZATION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA RELATED TO RISKS TO TRAFFIC

SAFETY AND CHALLENGES IN ENFORCING IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS (SOURCE: AAA HAWAII, NOVEMBER/C

DECEMBER ISSUE 2016)

6.KOOLAU CLUB — EDUCATION -SIGNS OF HEART ATTACK WOMEN VS. MEN. IN WOMEN(FATIGUE,INSOMNIA, ANXIETY AND STRESS

,INDIGESTION AND NAUSEA,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,FLU LIKE SX, JAW &EAR,NECK,SHOULDER PAIN)

MEN(chest pain, chest discomfort and pressure, discomfort or pain in arm, neck back, jaw)

shortness of breath,lightheadedness, heartburn) (source : HAWAII HEART FOUNDATION)

SPONTANEOUS CORONARY ARTERY DISSECTION (SCAD) RESPONSIBLE FOR 40% OF HEART ATTACKS IN WOMEN

YOUNGER THAN 50 YRS. OLD (SOURCE WEBMD,MAY 2017 )

7. KOOLAU CLUB- EDUCATION—- FIREWORKS -LOW EXPLOSIVE POLYTECHNIC DEVICES USED FOR AESTHETIC AND

ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES MOSTLY MANUFATURED IN CHINA, MIGHT BE A HEALTH HAZARD FOR BURNS,FIRE AND

THOSE WITH RESPIRATORY AILMENTS

8.KOOLAU CLUB—-EDUCATION— NEW DAIRY QUEENS-A HEALTHY COOK‟S GUIDE TO MODERN MILK(WHAT‟S NEW AND WHAT‟S

NEXT)WHY ALL THE NEW MILKS???-Reasons: DAIRY INTOLERANCE,SHIFT IN PERCEPTION( COW‟S MILK NO LONGER THE

NUTRITIONAL GOLD STANDARD),PUSHING PLANTS BY CONSUMER AS A WHOLE FROM VEGANS TO MEAT EATERS

WANTING MORE PLANT BASED FOODS. CONCERNS ABOUT HORMONES.

(SOURCE; COOKING LIGHT ,MARCH 2017)

9.KOOLAU CLUB—EDUCATION- TASTY BRAIN BOOSTERS TO KEEP GRANNY FEISTY AND NEVER MISSING A BEAT!!!- FOODS LIKE

BLUEBERRIES-FULL OF ANTIOXIDANTS LIKE FLAVINOIDS AND ANTHOCYANINS WHICH INCREASE OXYGEN RICH BLOOD

FLOW TO BRAIN;CABBAGE- ALSO BRUSSEL SPROUT,BROCCOLI ARE LINKED TO LOWER INCIDENCE OF ALZHEIMERS,LOW

FAT YOUGURT CUP OF IT PACKS 20% of VIT D,ALMOND BUTTER FIVE OR MORE SERVINGS PER WEEK IMPROVES MEMORY-

PACKED WITH VIT E W/C REDUCES BRAIN INJURY AS WE AGE ( SOURCE; REDBOOK, MARCH 2016)

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HAFCE Educational Chairperson‟s Report 2017 Annual Business Meeting

Position Home, Community, Environment Chair Name Susan Yee

Date 10/9/2017

Number of Reports Submitted 50

Summary:

First, I would like to “Thank” – Kauai, South Oahu, Windward Oahu, and Hilo

Council’s for their reports.

Selecting the reports for awards was not an easy task, even with the help of the

guidelines given by HAFCE Vice President Ruth Haitsuka.

Unlike the other education programs, which has only one topic, I wish, I could give

the three Awards (Action, Education, Leadership) to each of Home, Community,

Environment programs.

As a reminder, please use only the HAFCE reporting form to submit your club and

Council reports.

Please join me for my education workshop on Hearth Fire booklet #17 – “Someone’s

Saying … Electronic Manners count, Too!” Electronic technology is changing every

day and many times we forgot that Manners are just as important.

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HAFCE Educational Chairperson‟s Report


Position International Education Chair

Name Sue Stewart

Date October 6, 2017


Summary:

Below is a summary of international programs and projects FCE clubs and councils were involved with this past year. A total of 6 reports

were received. Thank you for submitting your reports!

Windward Oahu: For the past two years, members sewed curtains and collected bedding and other household items for furnishing two

homes that were built in Juarez, Mexico (one home built late last year and one built this month). One home was for a needy family of 4 that

includes a father with special needs due to a stroke. They also made journals, angels, bean bags and other craft items for activities at an

orphanage and the community in Juarez. They will continue this project in 2018.

Another Windward Oahu international program members learned about was the customs, traditions, and foods at funerals of China, Japan,

Philippines, Indonesia, Portugal, and Korea. The members researched, practiced their presentation skills, and tried different foods.

Hui O Wahine: Members partnered with Temari Hawaii and the Hawaii Japanese Center for Indigo, Suminagashi, and Sashiko classes.

They attended an introductory workshop to become familiar to these crafts, and during the three-day event they assisted

instructors/students, answered questions, rang up sales, and watched over the indigo vat. The workshops were well received by the public

and a front page article appeared in the Hawaii Tribune Herald.

Hoolulu: Members attended the musical EVITA about Argentina‟s controversial First Lady. They had a good time socializing with one

another and enjoyed the show.

Hoike: Members collected pill bottles at monthly meetings. After a year, they sorted, washed, dried, capped, and boxed them to mail to

Matthew25:Ministries to distribute to developing countries.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn what you all are doing on international projects!

Sue Stewart

International Education Chair

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HAFCE Educational Chairperson‟s Report


Position Leadership Chair

Name Lynn Barut

Date 10/16/17


Summary: 4 reports for Leadership-Action 16 reports for Leadership-Leadership None for Leadership-Education Reports included:

Summary of club‟s monthly meetings or Council‟s quarterly meetings and what each of the members contributed to make their meeting a success.

Leadership workshop where each club presented an ice breaker and demonstration. Members actively participated and there was a good attendance.

Tanabata Time: Members made kanzashi hair ornaments for the young girls dressed in a kimono for picture taking, assisted the Hawaii Japanese Ctr to greet guests, help in gift shop, judged contest, assisted with somen booth.

Annual Craft Fair & planning meeting

Workshop on Writing FCE reports.

Pill bottle donations to Matthew25 Ministries (cleaned & sorted bottles by sizes)

Bi-monthly Newsletter

Annual dinner

Friendship Tea: flyers made & distributed, article in Newsletter. Clubs provided refreshments. Fun program-Zumba Gold, speaker was Council Pres-gave history & overview of FCE. Possible interested members.

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HAFCE Standing Chairperson‟s Report


Position Trimble Distribution Committee

Name Martha Yamada



Summary:

1. Alice P. Trimble Foundation reported as of Sept. 19, 2017: a. Market Value: $86,007 b. Contributions: $4,438 c. Grants: $1,220 (given in 2016)

2. One application received and $1,000 was awarded to Elizabeth Hultman-Salfen for tuition expense to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Ms. Salfen will major in Special Education.

3. Application deadline is July 31, 2018. Information is located on the website: hawaiifce.org or in your Council President’s binder. Please help to inform others of this available grant.

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Position TRIMBLE FOUNDATION CHAIR

Name AMY BUGADO

Date OCTOBER 13, 2017

Summary:

How do we survive in this turbulent world with so many tragic things going on around us/around the world and still

maintain our sanity, do our best to provide for our families, keep our families functioning with integrity

and love for one another, give when we can to help those less fortunate? We remember that we are FCE.

Thank you for all you do to keep our organization as vibrant as we can despite all the problems we face as we get

older. The Trimble Foundation is holding on through the efforts of our Trustees‟ investments and the

efforts put out by our leaders and members. We have, in fact, increased our donations by over $500 over

last year - grand total of $3,525 for 11/16 through 10/17. Included in this amount are bequeaths in memory

of those we have lost: Mollie Chun of Hilo FCE, Yoshie Watanabe of Waiakoa, Maui FCE, Lillian Tada of

Wailuku, Maui FCE, and Eleanora Candinha (Hui O‟ Koolau Club) Windward Oahu. They will be kept in our

thoughts forever.

Keep up the good work and remember the post office box for contributions is: P.O. Box 7066, Hilo, HI 96720

Mahalo

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HAFCE Standing Chairperson‟s Report 2017 Annual

Business Meeting

Position Annual Report Name Oarlene Wingate

Date October 2017

Summary: So many wonderful activities happened in your councils and clubs in 2016! You touched the lives of so many people in our communities and across the world. Thank you for documenting with your photos and your stories

125 copies will be printed. o Distribution will be to each State Board member.

Copies will be sent directly to the Governor, the Mayors, the UH Board of Regents and County CES Administrators. CTAHR, NATIONAL FCE officers.

Send me your photos and stories for 2017. Continue to do good works!

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Position Ways & Means Chair

Name Elaine Fukui

Date 10/10/17

Summary:

In early April 2017, quality gift tickets were distributed to each Council. We requested that each member

sell 5 tickets at $2 each for a total of $10. A total of 1335 tickets were distributed. A deadline of September

20, 2017, was set for Councils to send monies and unsold tickets. Though not all Councils met the

deadline, the good news is that no unsold tickets were returned.

This year, anticipated income from quality gift ticket sales is $2,670.

As in the past, we asked that each club donate one $15 value quality gift and councils with only one club

donate two quality gifts. In addition we also asked each council to donate one gift. Thank you for all of

your generous donations.

I would also like to thank Joan Chong, Extension Educator, for her assistance in printing the tickets for

distribution. With her help, my job was made easy.

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2017 Convention

Position Membership Chair

Name Patricia Kubo


Summary:

We will not be holding the membership contest this year because we did not have enough new members. Please let me know if any of your members still hold a $100 certificate from a past convention. Certificates are only valid for up to three years after the issue date. (Rose Ella Roach and Laura Marsh must use their certificate by the 2018 convention. Deborah Alfonso and Arlene Simmons have until the 2019 convention to use their certificates.)

Total HAFCE membership count for 2017 - 240 Hamakua – 9 Hilo – 108 Kauai –38 Kona – 4 Maui - 25 Molokai - 1 South Oahu – 21 Windward Oahu – 31 Honorary Members – 4 Please turn in your membership forms at or before the convention. (Due Date – November 1, 2017) They should be the original membership forms, not copies. (Make a copy for your own records.)

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Position Newsletter Chair

Name Denise Smith


Summary:

The Homemaker Echo continues to be published 4 times a year with 175 (which includes NAFCE board members and

affiliated state presidents) issues being sent out via email and 125 hard copy issues being sent out via first class USPS. I

am so grateful to the committee of FCE members and Extension Educator Joan Chong who assist me with publishing and

distributing the Echo. Karen Hamada of Hilo Council maintains a data base of member’s mailing information and prints the

mailing labels. Carolyn Sewake, also of Hilo Council, diligently folds and stamps the hard copy newsletters and mails them.

Joan Chong’s office supplies the paper, runs the copies, and gets them to Carolyn from Kona side to Hilo. What great team

work!

Another grateful mahalo goes out to the council presidents and board members who submit their informative articles and

photos. Everyone does such a wonderful job –

With the upcoming retirement of our advisor, Joan Chong, our challenge will be to consider replacements and expenses of

the services Joan provides for the Homemaker Echo. Use of her copy equipment and paper supply has been a money-saver

for HAFCE.

Expenses for this year have been $246.75 for a year’s worth of first class postage stamps.

Due dates for submitting articles to the Echo for 2018 will be:

March 10th June 10th September 10th December 10th

With much aloha,

Denise Smith

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2017Annual Business Meeting

Position 2017 Oahu Convention Chair

Name Katherine Uehana & Wanda Lew


Summary:

The preparation for this convention included many hours of planning and meeting to work towards the final event. South Oahu and Windward members were supportive and dedicated to putting together a memorable weekend to share with all of you.

The Pagoda Hotel Catering Manager, Darlene Leones, worked with us constantly and was so helpful with our requests and questions.

We are so pleased that 64 HAFCE members are coming to Honolulu for this splendid event As we “stumbled” through the planning, budgeting, creating, and most importantly, gently coaxing our members to grace us with their presence, the time to come together is here.

Our theme “taking care of one another” is reflected in our “Celebrate Volunteers” event. Thank you for everything you do to make our world a better place. Enjoy the weekend.

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HAFCE FCL Training Report


Position Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee

Name Martha Yamada


Summary:

Oahu: May 19, 2017 – 9 participants

Hawaii: July 22, 2017 – 10 participants

Maui: August 5, 2017 – 6 participants

Kauai: August 12, 2017 – 20 participants

2017 FCL “Keep It Rolling” Leadership Training How can each of us reach one …?

Making Connections: Program Ideas: Talk about FCE with friends and family Invite to activities Talk story – what you like about FCE Invite to help at community service projects Text pictures of activities to friends/family Social media – text Invite men to programs (have golf activity) Invite younger people Email friends Invite to projects or seminars Get together at your home with members & invite friends (wine tasting) Send pictures Bring youngsters to programs Sharing our talents at club/council level Talk with new retired friends, co-workers Cook a new dish or give a craft gift & share where you learned to make it Have aloha Pick up people to take to program

Make it fun – bingo, hanafuda, mahjong, games Make it and take it projects Cooking demonstrations Educational programs – HFS, health (Arthritis, yoga), sit down exercises, low impact stretches, etc. Sewing – hemming, buttons, basics Cosmetics Book club Line Dancing Friendship Tea Invite interesting people to be speakers Teach games – marbles, hopscotch, card games, board games, “old time games” Ask men guest speakers – how to change tire, fix toilet, transplanting plants, fishing, painting projects, clean fish, grilling, etc. Ask teens to be guest speakers – social media, computer, cell-phone, Instagram, Facebook, current acronym for texting messages, photo shop, selfies, new dances

Where: Other:

Church Next door Exercise classes Soccer field Senior clubs McDonald’s Mall Neighborhood Family get-togethers Friends gatherings Class Reunions

Celebrate Be purpose driven Write articles for newsletter & show others Blue Zone “Tribe” - Moai Wear FCE t-shirts, pins, etc. Pay for membership of husband or friend Coaching and passing on knowledge to younger generation (family membership grow up in organization) Mail box membership Write article for paper Know what interests the person so you can invite to activity they would like

I enjoy most about FCE Things I want to learn

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Fellowship: FCE Organization Making lifelong friendships, especially from other Islands. Talking story about “Good ole days” Everyone working together Humor, creativity Inspired by accomplishments Support system: socially, mentally, and physically Love & lots of support Support through ups and downs

Training opportunities Educating others Ability to explain FCE to others FCE leadership hierarchy & responsibilities of positions Future vision to ensure viability of FCE Know our history to guide our future

Learning: Leadership: Sharing idea, talents Promote healthy living Becoming a better member (giving & forgiving) Crafts Organizational skills Committee work is teamwork Food – sampling new dishes Working at council level with others Improve myself

Taking office/chairmanship Agree to disagree & still be friends Building confidence New techniques Confidence to take officer positions Communication skills Improve administrative skills How to prepare for meetings New projects

Community Service:

Opportunity to give back to community Partnering with other organizations

Events:

Convention Tri-Council trips Lots of social events

Activities most proud of:

Community Service Member‟s growth Children’s activities Leis for veteran’s cemetery Dress a Girl Around the World CHARACTER COUNTS!sm Dress for Success Holiday decorations for Nursing Home Hospice – donated snacks/drinks; weeding Adopting a family for Christmas Volunteering at HI Japanese Center to promote culture Taking care of Katsu Goto Memorial – flowers, clean, weed Reading at school Toiletry kits for homeless shelter, hospital Scholarship program for Maui Senior Fair Trimble Scholarship Program Books for Newborn Project Grad Achievement Day

State convention chair – committee chairs did their job & I relaxed NaTutu grandparents Rights project Members helped with Alumni Reunion Excursion with members over 80 years old Learning about other countries Leading a workshop Being able to speak up Maui County Fair Quilt Chairperson Part of National FCE & ACWW

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2017 Council President Report

Annual Business Meeting Date

10/17

Council

Hamakua

Council President

Dana Morifuji

Number of Clubs

1

Number of Members

8

Members 80+

1

Council Meetings When:

Where: Time:

First Tuesday of every month. Home of Florence Botelho in Honokaa. 6:30 pm

Quality Tickets/

number of members by club (Distribution information for Ways

and Means Chair @ Mid Board)

Eight members

Activities your Council is doing to grow

Our club, Honokaa, continues to work on the following activities: 1. Maintenance of the Katsu Goto Memorial in Honokaawith the assistance of the Hamakua Lions with weeding, cleaning, weeding and decorating with flowers weekly. 2. Providing fresh floral arrangements for the dining room tables at the Extended Care Facility in Honokaa for Mother’s day. 3. We assist the Hamakua Lions Club with their Annual pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, with preparation, serving, and cleanup. 4. We assist the lions club when they go to the Elementary schools in our district (grades Pre K -3) for the Amblyopia Screening. 5. We hosted the annual Hawaii Island Tri Council Meeting on Oct 7 in Honokaa. Speakers from the Historical Preservation Committee spokeabout the history of Honokaa and the buildings and what their intentions are for the future of Honokaa town. We held the lecture at the Honokaa Peoples Theater. After a question and answer period session, we moved to the Hawaiian Cultural Center ofHonokaa for lunch and a presentation with Program Director, LanakilaMangauil. Very interesting presentation. We enjoyed the fellowship with the ladies from the Hilo Council. The Hamakua Lions Club played Chauffeur for us and drove our young Sr. ladies from the theater to the Botelho Building. 6. We are working with the Youth center to give the children that go there a little history of the countries that they come from. They have covered the Philippines, Japan, China. We are now working on Portugal. We are teaching them some words, traditions and cooking. So far we have made cookies, a candy, malassadas, and soup. Next week we finish up with presentation for the parents. 7. November we will assist the Lions Club with their trash pickup through Honokaa town. 8. In December we will participate at the Festival of Trees at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel by decorating a tree with ornaments that we make using recycled materials. 9. We are beginning to use the Hearth Fire Series at our meetings.

Challenges that you would like to brainstorm solutions

As usual, getting new members and keeping them.

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Council

Hilo

Council President

Carolyn Sewake

Number of Clubs

11

Number of Members

119 73 Individual members 9 Family (total20 members)

Members 80+

26 members


Where: Time:

Quarterly, usually the 2nd Monday of the month Kamana Sr. Center 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Quality Tickets/



Hanalike Kakou - 8 Hoaloha – 11 Hoike - 21 ( Ho’olulu – 6 Hui O Wahine – 24 LHK – 13 Maile – 2 Nu Oli – 2 Puna Wahine – 13 Settlement – 7 University Heights – 10


Friendship/ Membership Tea R & R to encourage new members to meet Clubs try recruiting on their own


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September 14, 2017

Council

Kauai

Council President

Margaret Hashimoto

Number of Clubs

2

Number of Members

38

Members 80+

10


Where: Time:

Jan., Feb., April, Aug., Sept., Dec. Lihue Neighborhood Center except Aug. Outing at Kilauea 9am-noon.

Quality Tickets/



5/38


CHARACTER COUNTS!, Books for Newborn, Special Olympics Leis, pillowcase dresses,Project Grad, Achievement Day, International Day and Christmas party, speakers, presentations regarding Blue Zone,and FCL training.


Retaining membership.

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2017 Council President‟s Report

Date

October 16, 2017

Council

Kona

Council President

Gay Okada

Number of Clubs

1

Number of Members

7

Members 80+

1


Where: Time:

Dates vary Kona CES Office 9:00 am

Quality Tickets/ number of members by club (Distribution information for Ways


35 tickets / 7 members


Identifying topics that the community would be interested in.


Ways to attract working women and men to be a part of FCE

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2017Council President Report


10/12/2017

Council

Maui

Council President

Margaret Cambra

Number of Clubs

3

Number of Members

31

Members 80+

5


Where: Time:

Quarterly

Community Service Building 9 am

Quality Tickets/



Total: 155 5 tickets per member


Reaching out to the community.. working side by side with others by doing community service, partnering up/collaborate with other venue


Time has change as now things you need is just at your finger tip (per members). Keeping pace with the needs of our club and community with so few members. Having members step up to take leadership roles

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2017 Council President‟s Report

Date

October 18, 2017

Council

South Oahu

Council President

Katherine Uehana

Number of Clubs

3

Number of Members

21 (2 Family Members)

Members 80+

11


Where: Time:

Quarterly January, April, July, October CTAHR – Urban Garden Center Pearl City & Susan Yee’s Home 9:30 Am

Quality Tickets/

number of members by club

(Distribution information for Ways and Means Chair @

Mid Board)

2017 Membership

Happy Hens 5 (1 family member) Kaimuki 7 Palisades 6 Members at Large 3 (1 family member)


Reaching into the community with constancy makes an imprint of our valuable

presence. Our participation in CTAHR Urban Garden Center events has been positive and find that our being there has become one that is looked for by participants.

Our members’ generous contributions to the Children’s Justice Center, our Community Service Project, is ongoing. Concentration on one project works best for our group.

Program Planning for 2018 will be asking members for their preference of activities. It is our goal to make each gathering interesting, creative, and positive enough to make their time with us something for them to look forward to. Goal is to have non-members be welcomed to our activities.

Enjoy what we do – enthusiasm is the best “recruiter”

Challenges that you would like to brainstorm

solutions

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October 6,2017

Council Windwrad Council,Oahu, Hawaii

Council President Delfa “Dixie” G. Dumaran, M.D.

Number of Clubs three (3)

Number of Members thirty -six (36)

Members 80+

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Where: Time:

2017- officers and members at large meet in a combined Board/council meetings. general membership and officers felt that a lot of business might not be communicated in a timely manner due to long hiatus between meetings so we will go back to old schedule of first month of the year will be Board meeting alone, followed by Council meeting the next month, third month is a BYE, 4th month the cycle begins again with Board meeting ,so forth and so on. Place of Venue: Board meeting- place to be decided at beginning of n New Year, Council - Haitsuka’s residence, Kaneohe Time : Every 2nd Tuesday for both at ^630 PM

Quality Tickets/ number of members

by club (Distribution information

for Ways and Means Chair @ Mid Board)

Makani club -15 members

Imiola - 11 members

Hui O’Koolau- 9 members


Participate with community activities :e;g; - Boys and Girls club of Kailua operating a craft booth,, For Christmas and Easter Ideas crafts and special easy recipes at the QLCC Ha iku ,Kaneohe attended by about 30 seniors, not open to public since space is limited due to safety, occupancy concerns ,Partnering with other sister FCE clubs for Agriculture Day at Urban Garden Center servicing Youths for 2 days, Making leis for Windward Vets during Vet Day , a workshop for one day was dedicated to making 1000 fresh flowers and yarn leis , helping hands at Foster Garden during one of the Gleamer Nights to showcase crafts(T-shirt bags and others) estimated 3,000 people were in attendance., Going International -involved in mission to Juarez , Mexico to serve orphanage and indigent people there, individual clubs go on filed trips to tour “Pink palace Hotel (Halekulani) in Waikiki after a tasty lunch at their restaurant , a history tour of this famed hotel is given as a free service every Tuesday( might recheck schedule), , visit to the New International market, Going to opening night of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra ,a member hosting several fellow members for lunch and Mahjong sessions at her house

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Challenges that you would like to

brainstorm solutions

Find A New State Project, (currently Blue Zone),Dress a Girl (2 years before) Proposed New Project: Maintain, retain and recruit New members!!!!! Our numbers are fast dwindling due to people dying, moving out of state or just getting tired. How can we excite people to join ? Invite whole family when we have interesting topics or workshops and make sure we have activities to involve children as well ,not just the adults. Start being more visible: participate in parades with our FCE banners wearing :uniform: T-shirts with our LOGOS,, during July 4th parade, Christmas parades, Columbus Day? Do walkathons like walk for Alzheimers or Awareness of Breast Cancer walks Sponsor local boys and girls club by either donating monies for their uniforms or donating for their snacks

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