Organization of Women Leaders Hawaii

What We Heard | Dr. Kanoe Nāone - Chief Executive Officer of Girls Scouts of Hawaii It was truly an honor to have Dr. Kanoe Naone, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Hawaii, as our keynote speaker at September’s lunch.?Before her new position, she was the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley in Southern California.?This Boys and Girls Club stayed open during the pandemic and she is proud that there were NO COVID transmissions during the pandemic.?The first year of the pandemic, the club took a $1.5 million loss in revenue, however the second year, the club made up 100% of the revenue lost the previous year. ? Her love for animals helped her to start the American Bulldogs of Hawaii and her current company La’au, Inc – K9 Skin Rescue using locally sourced volcanic sulfur and aloe vera, with a 98% efficacy for all types of animals and their humans. ? Her new position with the Girl Scouts of Hawaii allowed her the opportunity to move home.?She is excited to raise awareness and believes “Every girl deserves to be a Girl Scout.”?Before the pandemic, there were approximately 8,000 Brownie / Girl Scouts in Hawaii.?The current count is 2,000.?Her goal is to have a Girl Scout troop in every school in Hawaii and to have 10,000 members by 2034.?? ? Dr. Naone feels that STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math) is vitally important and is trying to expose girls to this opportunity in their elementary years.?There are currently 36 STEM badges that girls can earn.?? ? Dr. Naone had two women mentors who saw her leadership potential and she is grateful to them.?She emphasized that female CEOs make up 6% of the population.?Women do not normally apply for top executive positions that they are qualified for whereas their male counterparts will often seek out an executive position, even if they are not qualified. Some of the ways that she was able to succeed through her female mentors: - Being grounded - Although she had financial challenges, her mom never allowed her to feel that she was lacking - Ask for volunteers rather than just assigning tasks - Utilize multiple perspectives and collaboration - Incentives and benefits always help to motivate employees. For more information, please visit?www.gshawaii.org?and?www.laauinc.com.

???Celebrating 40 Years of OWL Hawaii and Women of The Year!??? For four decades, Organization of Women Leaders Hawaii has been a beacon of empowerment, celebrating the incredible impact of women in our community. This year, we honor the?Legacy of Leadership?at the iconic Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani, a fitting venue for such a momentous occasion. Pacific Business News was honored to support the celebration and Ananda Ferreira! Congratulations to?Jennifer Grems of La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls and?Dori Palcovich?for their outstanding achievements and recognition as Women of The Year. Your dedication and leadership inspire us all. #OWLHawaii #WomenOfTheYear #LegacyOfLeadership #Empowerment #WomenInLeadership #Hawaii #PBN Mary Kutscherenko Roseann Freitas Donna Lynn Rodriguez Dana Vela Kathy Custer

We held our OWL Annual Meeting and board elections on Monday, November?4th at the beautiful Halekulani Hotel. We heard from Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke who gave the keynote address, congratulated Women of the Year awardees, Jennifer Grems and Dori Palcovich, and honored our founding members, Shirleyanne Chew and Sharon Narimatsu. Thank you to President Ananda Ferreira and the 2024?board, and?congratulations?to our 2025 board of directors!

Mahalo to all of our event?sponsors! Thank you for your commitment and for supporting the 40th anniversary?of the Organization of Women Leaders (OWL).

You won't want to miss this inspiring event for our 40th anniversary with keynote speaker, Lieutenant?Governor, Sylvia Luke! Sylvia Luke is Hawai?i’s 16th lieutenant governor, the third woman to hold the office, and the highest-ranking Korean American in a U.S. statewide position. She previously served as a Hawai?i State Representative with over a decade as Finance Chair. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Sylvia immigrated to Honolulu at nine, attending K-12 public schools. She holds degrees from the University of Hawai?i at Mānoa and the University of San Francisco School of Law. As lieutenant governor, she leads Ready Keiki, the state’s plan to increase available preschool seats for Hawai?i’s three- and four-year-olds, and Connect Kākou, an initiative to expand access to high-speed, affordable internet. Sylvia is a mom, dog mom, wife, and attorney. Register here by October 29: https://lnkd.in/gT2EBP_r

We are thrilled to celebrate our 40th Anniversary of?OWL?with?a special "Legacy of Leadership " luncheon on Monday, November 4th at the beautiful Halekulani Hotel. Join us as we honor the incredible impact of OWL over the past 40 years. The event will feature: ·??An inspiring keynote address by Lieutenant?Governor, Sylvia Luke ·??Recognition of the 2024 OWL Women Leaders of the Year - Public & Private Sectors ·??Election of the 2025 Board of Directors ·??Special guest, Emcee Diane Ako ·??Enjoy a special 3-course menu and complimentary parking ? Register here by October 29: https://lnkd.in/gT2EBP_r

Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head Hotel General Manager, Julie Arigo, serves as a board member for The Organization of Women Leaders and recently joined them for their annual Fall Membership Mixer, hosted at the stunning Arden Waikiki. The organization's mission is to develop a network of contacts among women in decision-making positions, promoting job effectiveness and professional advancement. It was an inspiring evening of connection and collaboration in a venue perfectly suited for special events and buyouts. A big mahalo to everyone who helped make the event a success!

OWL members spotted at the recent HB Retention and Recruitment event!

SAVE THE DATE for OWL’s 40th anniversary, “Legacy of Leadership: Four Decades of Women Making an Impact.” More details and registration coming soon!

OWL is a proud partner of this year’s 17th?Annual Wahine Forum! Join @hawaiibusinessmagazine on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, in celebrating the brilliance and resilience of Wahine leaders who are breaking barriers and shaping the future. Let's amplify the voices of women in business and inspire the next generation of leaders. Hawai?i’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders, and young professionals come together for the state’s largest professional development conference to learn, connect, and build community. Real women will share real advice on how to find personal and professional resilience during valuable skill-building and inspirational sessions. Get your tickets now at?HawaiiBusiness.com/WF2024 Use the promo code?WF24-OWL?to receive $20 off.