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and support women power.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK

Hawaii’s oldest women’s business network…
Building Business — Building Relationships
Since 1978.

Tania Fukuda, president

JULY - PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Aloha,

What does the future look like?

I remember when I first heard the words “new normal”. It was hard for me to accept that Covid-19 could transform our lives permanently. Now I realize, change is only natural, and more importantly, regardless of the circumstances, change is always how we grow.

So what does the future hold for the Professional Women’s Network…

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LUNCHEON MEETING CALENDAR

Luncheons are held at The Pacific Club.
Mark your calendar now for 2020 luncheon dates:
January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23
May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27
September 24, October 22, November 19*

All luncheons except those with an asterisk are held on the 4th Thursday of the month at The Pacific Club. *This luncheon is scheduled for the third Thursday of the month.

See full calendar…

WHO WE ARE

The Professional Women’s Network is dedicated to supporting professional and businesswomen in Hawaii, acting on the premise that mutual support is a necessary factor in bringing about personal growth and business success.

The Network’s objectives are to promote the exchange of professional ideas and provide an opportunity to share experiences that will help women expand their business position in the Hawaii marketplace.

Read more about who we are

PWN ZOOM Lunchbreak July 23: NOON

ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND PANDEMIC POLICIES, PART 2

On July 23, 2020, the Professional Women’s Network will hold a virtual luncheon meeting on Zoom. The topic: Economic Recovery and Pandemic Policies, Part 2.   

Panelists:
Lt. Governor Josh Green, MD, 
Julie Arigo, Gen’l Mgr – Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani,
Toby Tamaye, President, AT Marketing.

Want to know the real scoop behind the 72 hr. virus pre-test plan? Will it be ready by Sept. 1? Will we be ready? How are hotels protecting their workers and guests? Will they all be open for business on Sept. 1? How are they handling those in quarantine? How long can Hawaii’s restaurants survive at 50% capacity? How can we help? Our panel, Lt. Governor Josh Green, M.D., Julie Arigo, GM, Halepuna Waikiki, and Toby Tamaye, President, AT Marketing will fill us in and answer your questions.  

You must RSVP to get the link.

RSVP to Carol@440int.com for your secure Zoom link.

FIND OUT MORE!

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DON’T MISS OUR AMAZING LUNCHEONS & EVENTS!

MEMBERS STAY SAFE!

Take advantage of these Member Only benefits during our stay-at-home, work-at-home restrictions:

Weekly Zoom pau hana get-togethers,
Thursdays at 5 p.m. Members only. RSVP to carol@440int.com  for link, etc…

On regular luncheon dates
(4th Thursday of the month), instead of a pau hana, we are getting together for a Zoom lunch break at noon.
Members only: RSVP for link, etc. to carol@440int.com

Record your own Facebook Live Video
to be posted on our Members Only Facebook Group page and later, archived here.
For more information and to be scheduled for the next available Friday time, contact Amber at 808-255-9839

If you have a special offer for your services or products
— or need help in a project to help others, please send that offer to Carol@440int.com
She’ll include it our Members — Meet the Challenge emails.

MEET ALL OUR MEMBERS
Tania Fukuda

President

Tania Fukuda

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Tania Fukuda

Tania Fukuda

President

Financial Services Professional
(Member FINRA/SIPC)
New York Life Insurance & NYLIFE Securities
841 Bishop Street, Suite 1900
Honolulu, HI 96813

Cell:388-6103
E-mail:  tfukuda@ft.newyorlife.com

Member Since: 2017

Summary of Services: Tania is a licensed and registered financial services professional with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC). She is known for her comprehensive approach which combines traditional and sustainable strategies. Tania is passionate about empowering women with tools to achieve wealth and financial security.

Business Resume: Whether you are just starting out, growing your business, getting ready for retirement, or looking for a way to protect all t hat you have worked for, Tania can help you find the right solution to make the most of today, tomorrow, and the years to come.

Personal Resume: Inspiration: My daughter. Motivation: My family. Life purpose: Enriching women’s lives. Most important values: kindness, women’s rights, protecting children, protecting the environment, equality, compassion, honesty, and authenticity.

Favorite quote: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Ghandi

Words to live by: Be kind always.

Aloha!
Sheila Wrede

Secretary

Sheila Wrede

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Sheila Wrede

Sheila Wrede

Secretary

Owner

Wellness Becomes You, LLC
600 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI, 96813

Business: 744-0702
Cell: 703-216-7174 (best contact)
E-mail:  sheila4wby@gmail.com
Residence: Honolulu, HI
Website:  wellnessbecomesyou.com
Member Since: 2018

Summary of Services: Help women to achieve a healthier self through dietary and lifestyle changes.

Business Resume: Sheila Wrede is certified as a Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Sheila teaches nutrition and cooking classes at several venues such as Adventist Health Castle in Kailua and at the Quantum Institute. Recently she has taught group cooking classes online (Zoom) in cooperation with Still and Moving Center.

Personal Resume: Sheila is currently serving as Secretary of the Professional Women’s Network. Her hobbies are exercise classes such as yoga, Melt, Nia, Feldenkrais, qigong, and tai chi. She also attempts to play golf and rides a bike with her husband. Outside interests include volunteering to install smoke alarms with Red Cross, and other volunteer activities with organizations such as RYSE.

Favorite quote: from Michael Pollan – “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”

Words to live by: “Life is 10% what  happens  to you and  90% how you  react.”

Aloha!
Charlie Teixeira

Lisa 'Charlie' Teixeira

Vice President

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Charlie Teixeira

Vice President

Lisa 'Charlie' Teixeira

President
North Shore Embroidery
Route 99 Hawaii
Waialua, North Shore

Business: 726-5769
E-mail: charlie@northshoreembroidery.com
Website and Facebook: northshoreembroidery.com facebook.com/northshoreembroidery

Member Since: 2018

Summary of Services: Custom embroidery. No setup fee. No minimums.

Business Resume: 25 years in the embroidery business.

Thanks for watching!
Tricia Drago

Treasurer

Tricia Drago

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Tricia Drago

Tricia Drago

Treasurer
Aloha!

Professional Women’s Network

Tania Fukuda
President
tfukuda@ft.newyorklife.comLisa ‘Charlie’ Teixeira
Vice President
charlie@northshoreembroidery.com

Sheila Wrede
Secretary
sheila@4wby#gmail.com

Tricia Drago
Treasurer
Tricia@banyanaccounting.com

Audrey Hutton
Arrangements Director
Past-President Advisor
yourrealtor@AudreyHutton.com

Michael Cobb
Fall Event Director
soulhawaii@msn.com

Cynthia Carcano
Guest Relations Diretor
ccarcano@ft.newyorklife.com

Charmian ‘Charm’ Godfrey
Membership Director
charmiangodfrey@msn.com

Joey Dicion
PR & Social Media Director
jldicion7@gmail.com

Jeannie Shaw
Scholarship Director
jeanshaw@hawaii.edu

Amber Ricci
Spring Event Director
ambernet@hawaii.rr.com

Carol Williams
Executive Director
Alt. Past-President Advisor
carol@440int.com

Past-Presidents

Barbara Guss
bguss@hi-employment.com

Mary Houghton
mhc.inc@att.net

Elizabeth ‘Biz’ Kellam
bizkellamrealestate@gmail.com

Kay Lorraine
kaylorrainebate@gmail.com

Marie Massengale
mmassengale1@gmail.com

Celiamarie Moore
amazingface808@gmail.com

Sharon Mujtabaa
captionlady@gmail.com

Cathy Pierce
cathy@3pierces.com

Linda Virtudes
linda.virtudes@centralpacificbank.com