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							ALOHA –IKE AKEA
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL, BETA BETA STATE FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS

Volume XLVIII

No.1

FALL 2005

President’s Message
Aloha, Beta Beta State Sisters, Thank you for your vote of confidence in me. I am honored to be your state president for the next biennium. I will work hard with my team of capable leaders to help make Beta Beta State the best ever. I attended the Leadership Development Seminar from July 11 to 13, 2005 that preceded the Southwest Regional Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The presidents of the Southwest Region learned so much from the leaders about the organization and developing leadership. Did you know that there are 20 states in the United States as well as Latin America in the Southwest Region only? The latest state to join from Latin America is San Luis Potosi. The three keynote speakers at the conference were just excellent and inspiring! Marsha Petrie Sue is a motivational speaker who spoke about “The CEO (Chief Energizing Officer) of You.” She stressed the importance of attitude and team building. Kim Ellis spoke on behalf of Dr. Ruby Payne (detained due to poor weather) about Economic Diversity. Many teachers coming from middle class backgrounds don’t understand the implications of poverty. Lt. Col. Consuelo Kickbusch inspired and touched the audience with her heart-warming story of her life. The Latin American contingent added much color and made the conference so festive!

Sharon Inamine, President Beta Beta State

Thirteen Beta Beta State sisters who attended the conference are: Ruby Donlin ,Patsy Suyat, and Velma Omura (Delta); Vicki Kajioka and Donna Shiroma (Kappa), Joanne Nakashima (Eta), Peggy Hirata and Pat Park (Epsilon); Nancy Robbins (Zeta), Fay Toyama and Beatrice Zane (Theta); Sarah Moriyama (Lambda) ,and Sharon Inamine (Mu). We sang “Pearly Shells” for the general assembly of 700 while Sarah and Fay danced. The audience joined us in singing the English version of the song! We passed out shell leis as a finale and we were a hit, if I must say so! Our theme of “Moving Forward: Excellence in Action” was emphasized by Jackie Cuppy, our International President. Beta Beta State supports it with our theme of “Na Po’okela:Striving Toward Excellence .” Our Program of Work Chair, Peggy Hirata has been hard at work planning the Fall Board Meeting and Workshop with Kappa co-chairs Carolyn Chang and Hilary Apana-McKee. They are planning an exciting program for you. Please put October 1, 2005 down on your calendar You can register online now! The theme is" Moving Forward: Excellence in Living.” See you at the Fall Workshop. Aloha, Sharon Inamine

Excellence in Living—Beta Beta State Fall Workshop
The Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Beta State Fall Workshop will be held at the Ala Moana Hotel on Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1, 2005. Friday night will open the Fall Workshop with a receiving line, dinner, and entertainment by a youth group from Nanakuli. The Executive Board Meeting will follow. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2—>

Excellence in Living—continued
In keeping with the theme of “Excellence in Living”, Saturday should prove to be a day full of exciting activities. From learning more about your role in your chapter and the society, to participating in special interest workshops, from hand-made crafts to ono-licious items at the Country Store, there will be something for everyone. Iwalani White, State Deputy Prosecutor, will be the luncheon keynote speaker. Her address, “Striving for Excellence”, will reveal her struggles and successes in her uphill climb to become First Deputy Prosecutor. Attendees can select one of the four special interest workshops:

Korean Soap Dramas: Mrs. Hyoncha Koga of Aiea Culture School will discuss why Korean dramas have such worldwide appeal, especially for women. Learn how Korean values dovetail those of Delta Kappa Gamma. Soap as Gifts: CJ Works will demonstrate soap-making techniques with different ingredients so you can create your own Christmas gifts or special occasion favors. ($5.00 fee for one sample that you can make and take). The composter Peronyx excavatus is worming its way into Hawaii classrooms to enhance both science curricula and school recycling efforts. Mindy Jaffe from Waikiki Worm Company will introduce you to the worms and demonstrate how to build a classroom or home mini-worm bin. A panel of travelers will give you tips on traveling for fun and relaxation. The panel members include: a Creative Holidays travel agent who will explain the advantages of using a travel agent and the pros/cons of land packages versus cruises; Sarah Moriyama who will share DKG’s travel program and “Purposeful Living Seminars”; Juliette Ling will tell us about preparing for foreign destinations and the Elder Hostel programs; and Leanne Chuck will share the secrets of paying for your trip by traveling with teenagers and the “must haves” in packing.

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In keeping with our theme and our efforts to promote the 3Rs – “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”, we are asking attendees to bring in a tote bag to use at the conference. You will receive a $5.00 rebate when you sign in which you can turn in for cash or use at the Country Store. Bring a DKG bag and your name will be put into a raffle to win a goodie basket. Please register online at www.deltakappagammahi.org. Click on “Calendar”. Register now!

Luncheon Keynote Speaker

EDUCATION December 1980 William S. Richardson School of Law Juris Doctorate University of Hawai’i at Manoa Admitted to the Bar October 1981 IWALANI D. WHITE
1060 Richards Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 (808)527-6490 / (808)547-7515

1977 University of Hawai’i at Manoa Bachelors Degree in Sociology

WORK EXPERIENCE 1997 - Present Department of the Prosecuting Attorney First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1992 - 1997 State of Hawaii Judiciary District Family Court Judge • Handled domestic violence jury and jury-waived trials, child abuse and neglect proceedings, temporary restraining order hearings, juvenile criminal and status offense trials, adoptions, paternity actions, guardianship and Circuit Court civil proceedings. 1982 - 1992 Department of the Prosecuting Attorney Deputy Prosecuting Attorney • • Was assigned to many different divisions: traffic, criminal misdemeanor, felony trials and the Career Criminal Unit. Specialized in Family Court issues, particularly juvenile justice and domestic violence. Was the first supervising prosecutor in Family Court Division, establishing procedures and practices for the Prosecutor’s Office.

1978 Shirley and Jordan, A Law Corporation Law Clerk

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Board of Examiners, Member (18 years) Board of Directors, Hawai’i State Bar Association (former) Domestic Violence Working Group (former member) Friends of Judiciary History Center, President Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center (former Director) Juvenile Justice Information Committee Gender and Fairness Committee (former member) Hawai’i Literacy Executive Committee (former member)

White Roses

ALPHA Condolences to Cynthia Lai whose husband John Lai has passed away. Our sympathy and prayers go out to Leatrice Chee who has lost her father and brother.

Red Roses

EPSILON Congratulations to Liane Voss from Moanalua High School for receiving the Outstanding Educator Award 2004-2005 from Oceanic-Time Warner Cable and Kama’aina Pizza Hut. Lara Cowell and husband Michael welcomed Eleanor Ravenna Jing-Mei Kalamaikapono Cowell on Friday, April 15, 2005. Ella was 5 lbs. 13 oz. and 19 inches long. Barbara Leu retired from the Department of Education, English for Second Language Learners (E.S.L.L.) Program on August 1, 2005. Barbara is the dynamic editor of the Epsilon newsletter. Sue Kama is a 5-time grandmother of her first granddaughter.

ALPHA Donna Imbo has retired from Hale’iwa Elementary. Best wishes and mahalo,Donna, for all your years of hard work. On the mend and ready to get back into action are Princess Ka’iulani educators Principal Charlotte White and Ruth Nishimura who have undergone medical treatments. IOTA Good wishes and congratulations to the new principal at Pope Elementary, Ofelia Carag. KAPPA and MU Venturing into a new venue are Dr. Patsy Izumo(Kappa) and Dr. Mona Chang Vierra (Mu) whose Grand Café and Bakery is one the “cool” places in the downtown Honolulu arts district Congratulations and best of luck!

Aloha-Ike Akea Delta Kappa Gamma International Beta Beta State Editor: Erma Marshman Kaimaka@aol.com 814 Ainapo St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96825 Phone (808)395-7057

Scenes from the Southwest Regional Conference

Patricia Ann Park, Past President and Sharon Inamine, President carry Hawaii’s banner at the opening ceremony of the Southwest Regional Conference.

The Hawaii contingent at the Southwest Regional Conference at San Antonio, Texas. July 2005.

Pat Park, Sarah Moriyama, Bea Zane and Patsy Suyat at the Beta Beta State dinner.

Sarah Moriyama and Velma Omura at the All States Breakfast

Photos courtesy of Ruby Donlin and Sharon Inamine