The Honolulu Alumane Club chose to spend their Fraternity Day of service promoting literacy and sustainability to the children at a local Head Start center. The event began with a reading of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax," which initiated a lively discussion about the importance of sustainability and taking care of our environment.

Just as the Onceler had given the young boy in the story a truffula seed to take care of, each student was given a small, False Heather plant. With assistance from members of the alumnae club, each child planted their own plant in a small pot to take home and were instructed to provide the plant with some water, air, and TLC (Unfortunately TLC in their minds kept translating to "tender loving cake").

Before leaving, each of them also received Seuss-themed pencils and notebooks and "The Lorax" book was donated to the classroom. This was a memorable event for both the children and alumnae members participating.

36th Annual Women's 10K

On Sunday, March 3rd, Pi Beta Phi alumnae members Gerry D., and her daughter Cassie S., participated in the 36th Annual Hawaii Pacific Health Women's 10k. Gerry has been participating in this race each year since it first began in 1978, which Cassie also happened to participate in while she was here for high school. Cassie had just returned the day before this year's race from being overseas in SE Asia, but despite her jet lag and recent arrival, she still managed to finish with a respectable 1hr 30min time.

Cassie Senner (left) and Gerry DeBenedetti (right) wearing their matching finisher t-shirts after completing the 10k race

Every year a t-shirt is given to the finishers. Gerry has collected hers and had them sewn into quilts, embroidering the finishing time into the corner of each year. After the race, Gerry, Cassie, and their friend Laurel enjoyed a delicious brunch, wearing their new shirts, enjoying their accomplishment and greeting other ladies who were doing the same with, "Hey, I like your shirt!"

The "Arrow" in the Apple

With our local "Monmouth Duo" sisters from Kappa Kappa Gamma, the Honolulu Alumnae club co-hosted a Kappa "Key" Ingredient Party featuring The "Arrow" in the Apple. Members attending were asked to bring an apple-type dish for the potluck, e.g. apple salad, apple pie.

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From Honolulu to Ohio

Club President, Jessica W., flew up to Ohio this past week to attend her sister's initiation ceremony and the installation of the Ohio Lambda chapter. Because of the special occasion, several members from Grand Council were in attendance - including Pi Beta Phi Grand President, Mary Loy Tatum!

Make It, Bake It 2012

We had such an array of homemade crafts and baked goods at this year's fundraiser - thank you to all who came and donated something for our auction! We were also happy to have members from Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, and Kappa Kappa Gamma in attendance also!

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HAPA Social at Amuse Wine Bar

On the last Thursday of every month, the Honolulu Alumnae Panhellenic Association gets together for a social - this month it was at Amuse! Three Pi Phis were in attendance ( Jessica, Erica, and Kaydee). Join us for the next one at Gordon Biersch on November 29!

Pi Phi Fiesta Night 2012

Sisters, husbands, and boyfriends all gathered for a fun night with the standard Mexican flair, a build-your-own-taco bar, and margaritas. Each member contributed a dish to the event, including a bean dip, seven layer dip, spanish rice, tortilla soup and some yummy desserts.

Before we started the festivities, we recognized Sandy Delmonte with her golden arrow pin for having fifty years of membership with Pi Beta Phi. Thank you for your commitment to Pi Phi, Sandy!

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