Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 1, Number 1, 1 February 1984 — Hawaiian Jaycee Women Welcome New Members [ARTICLE]

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Hawaiian Jaycee Women Welcome New Members

"As a member of the Hawaiian Jaycee Women, you ean proudly acknowledge your Hawaiian roots and be a successful example for future generations." So reads a part of the brochure of the Hawaiian Jaycee Women whieh was chartered in June, 1983,andwhichhasalready been very active in the Hawaiian community. The Jaycee Women is an outgrowth of the Honolulu Hawaiian Jaycees whieh was established in October, 1982. The women's first slate of officers are Haunani Apoliona, president; Kathy Lau, vice president, community development; Lonna Maile, vice president, individual development; Monette Yagodich, vice president, management development; Gaylyn Kauleinamoku, treasurer; Carrie Ka'ilikea, secretary; Naomi Chun, historian; and Kela Holt, membership. "As a loeal chapter of the United States Jaycee women, we believe that our tomorrow depends on what we aeeomplish today. The Hawaiian Jaycee Women provide an opportunity for personal growth and development of leadership skills through involvement in the Hawaiian community," the brochure continues. The women are currently conducting a membership drive and encourage Native Hawaiian and Hawaiian women to join them, noting that "you ean make a differenee by virtue of your education, your skills and your role in Hawaii today." Full particulars may be obtained by calling Kela Holt at 537-4902 or Monette Yagodich at 946-3444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.