Bishop Museum Tour

Yesterday, our members took a tour of the newly renovated Pacific Hall at the Bishop Museum.

We were led by Sandy D., who explained the origins and migration of Pacific Islander cultures across all of Oceania.

Afterwards, some of us enjoyed lunch at the cafe and happened to see the delivery of the treasured cloak and helmet of Kalaniopu'u to the museum!

Literacy Luncheon

On Sunday, February 28, our alumnae club organized a literacy luncheon at Assagio's Bistro. Our guest speaker was Mr. Mike Braham from the Hawaii Literacy, who shared his experience as a tutor. He also read a letter written by one of his students.

At the end of the luncheon, we presented Mr. Braham with a check to Hawaii Literacy, using money raised from our Make It, Bake It fundraiser last November. Members were also encouraged to bring books to donate to Hawaii Literacy's bookmobile.

Mahalo to our new literacy chair, Pam, for organizing this great event!

Monk Seals and the Northwestern Hawaiian Island

On Saturday, October 10, Pi Beta Phi members, friends, and invited guests gathered for a potluck dinner at Pam Ednie's home in Aina Haina. There were many delicious dishes: chili, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, fruit salad, bean salad, pasta salad, couscous, and apple pie.

A true "Pi Phi in Paradise," Brenda Becker gave a visual presentation of her work in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands studying the endangered Hawaiian monk seal - Hawaii's State Mammal. We learned what it's like to prepare and live on on a remote island and key findings of the monk seals gleaned from decades of research.

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Cookie Shine Kickoff

With our alumnae club turning 90 years old in 2016, our theme this year is "Pi Phis in Paradise: Celebrating 90 Years of Friendship." The Cookie Shine is a tradition that brings memories back into focus. It shows the heritage and sisterhood shared by Pi Phis all over the world.

The first Cookie Shines (130 years ago) resembled picnics with each member bringing a contribution. In a similar fashion, we asked each member to bring their favorite salad ingredient to contribute to our "Friendship Salad" and included picnic items in our cookie shine.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Cookie Shine on September 5!
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Our Alumnae has a Facebook Page!

We have recently started a Facebook page to make our alumnae group communication easier! We can now share photos and alert everyone about events happening all year long. Join in the fun!

#sisterhood #pibetaphi #sisters #piphiwomen

Please "LIKE" the page and introduce yourself!

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PPL ~ Hilarie

Hilarie Strong
Social Media Manager
hilariestrong@gmail.com

Honolulu Pi Beta Phi 2015-2016 Officers

President
Jessica Wiggs

Vice President
Brenda Becker

Treasurer
Kathy Ebey

Recording Secretary
Sandy Delmonte

Corresponding Secretary
Diane Goodwin

Literacy Chair
Pam Ednie

Historian
Cindy Kodama

Social Media Manager
Hilarie Strong

Pi Phi Survey Results are In!

The Top Ten reasons our members participate in the pi phi hawaii alumnae club:

1. Fun and friendship

2. Association with a group of women of all ages and interests

3. Sisterhood support

4. Sharing Pi Beta Phi traditions

5. Networking on a non-professional or professional basis

6. Service to our community

7. Personal growth

8. Support for our chapters

9. Vow you took during initiation

10. Recruitment of new collegiate members

Please remember to send any suggestions you have to Jessica anytime. We are looking to grow our alumnae group this year and increase participation!