YWCA Luncheon For Women Leaders
The YWCA Kaua’i honored women leaders of Kaua’i at its annual Na Wahine Alakai O Kaua’i luncheon at Kaua’i Beach Resort. Emcee Laurel Loo had guests in stitches as honorees Ellen Ching, Gina Kaulukukui and Carla Thomas were lauded for excellence in service to the community. The awards are given to o ka wahine ke ko’o o ka hale e pa’a ai, “women who sacrifice themselves for a greater purpose.” To learn more about the YWCA, call 245-5959 or visit ywcakauai.org.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
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- State Sen. Ron Kouchi, Carla Thomas, Gina Kaulukukui, Ellen Ching, and state Reps. Dee Morikawa and Derek Kawakami
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- Renae Hamilton and Angela Anderson
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- State Rep. Dee Morikawa, state Sen. Ron Kouchi and state Rep. Derek Kawakami
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- Dennis Esaki and Gov. Neil Abercrombie
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- Badon Kaholokula, Miss Kaua‘i Lei Ui Kaholokula and Leialoha Sanchez
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- Bridget Arume and Mary Navarro
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- Linda Vass and Laulima Lyman
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- Summer Mancini and Rosalie Danbury
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- La‘e La‘e MacFerren, Silvia Vance and Stephanie Shinno
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- DQ Jackson and Kymm Solchaga
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- Nancy Golden and Diane Wada
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- Lawrence and Toshie Mendonca
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- Janice Ringor and Julia Adolfo
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- Barbara Essman and Kathy-Lee Crowell
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- Sue Kanoho, Gina Kaulukukui and Dr. Monty Downs
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- Nani Bandmann and Dollie Galiza
