| EVENTS CALENDAR AAUW Windward branch will adjourn for the summer following the June 5 meeting. The branch will reconvene for its 2010-2011 year in September. HAPPY SUMMER!! |
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| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN WINDWARD O'AHU BRANCH NOW ENTERING OUR SIXTH DECADE . . . 1959-2010 |
| 2010-2011 Grant Recipients (from left to right) Elizabeth Kaleleiki, Anuhea Jumawan, Gina Ifenuk, Michael Ann Fellezs, Gwen Lazear and Elena Campbell (not pictured Kree Espinda) Congratulations to everyone! |
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR 2010-2011
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Windward Branch awarded seven grants for the 2010- 2011
academic year. The grants are to be used for educational expenses at a regionally accredited, post-secondary institution
in the state of Hawaii. Grants are paid directly to the institution after verification of acceptance of the recipient. The
grant is for study at the undergraduate level only, for use in the year in which it is awarded. For more information and
qualifications for applying for the AAUW Windward Branch scholarship, go to our Educational Grants letter. To
download the application form, click on 2011-2012 scholarship application.
CELEBRATING THE 40TH YEAR OF GRANTS TO WINDWARD WOMEN
This year the grants were awarded at our annual Scholarship Luncheon held on May 1 at the Pohai Nani Retirement
Community. Seven scholarships were given to windward women qualifying for the grants. The 2010-2011 recipients
were
Elena Campbell of Waimanalo, studying Nursing at Kapiolani Community College, who received the grant honoring
former branch member Miriam B. Deisseroth.
Kree Espinda of Kaneohe, studying Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Hawaii Hilo, who received the Susan
B. Anthony Bank Grant. This is Kree's second year as a recipient.
Michael Ann Fellezs of Kaneohe, studying Elementary Education at Windward Community College, who received the
Windward Branch Grant. This is Michael Ann's third year as a recipient.
Jayginaleen Ifenuk of Kaneohe, studying Journalism at the University of Hawaii Manoa, who received the Endowment
Fund Grant. This is Gina's second year as a recipient.
Anuhea Kauwale Jumawan of Kaneohe, studying Liberal Arts at Windward Community College, who received a grant
in memory of Bill Carlile.
Elizabeth Kaleleiki of Kailua, studying Elementary Education at the University of Hawaii West Oahu, who received a
grant in memory of former branch member, Pat Snipes. This is Elizabeth's second year as a recipient.
Gwen Lazear of Kaneohe, studying Elementary Education at the University of Hawaii West Oahu, who received a grant
in memory of former branch member, Kaye Wuest. This is Gwen's third year as a recipient.
A LETTER FROM A FORMER GRANT RECIPIENT
A Message from Bethany
As a five-year recipient, I have enjoyed getting to know the women of the Windward Branch, and I have deeply
appreciated the generous assistance you have given me over the years. I thought you would like an update of how I'm
doing in my educational pursuits.
I did not apply for a scholarship this year because as a five-year recipient, I'm sure you would have expected me to be
graduating by now. I will still be in school for one additional academic year and when I finish, I will be graduating with
three bachelor's degrees: in Marine Biology, Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies. I have continued to work as an
intern in the Marine Biology research labs doing DNA extractions of marine life and I have done presentations of my
research in Boston, MA, Portland OR and Seattle, WA. This while maintaining a GPA that has kept me on the Dean's
List in both Marine Biology and Hawaiian Studies.
I have tried to be a worthy recipient of the funds you entrusted to me and also a noteworthy one. I am grateful for the
five years of trust and encouragement you have offered me and I will continue to work hard towards my graduation goal
of May 2011. Be assured I will send a graduation announcement to my friends at AAUW so you will know when I
have finally completed by undergraduate studies. I send my aloha and warmest regards to all of you.
Sincerely, Bethany Kimokeo
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