Ari has sent me the final prototype of our specially designed bag!!!! There will also be a DKG with the Rose patch sewn onto the striped area (not sure of location yet), but I wanted to share with you so you can share with your members if they wanted to know what the bag will look like.  You can tell by the photo the size of the bag.  Ari wanted it to be roomy enough for teachers to hold file folders, their laptop, etc. There is also an inside zippered pocket! The $20 cost is so much cheaper than if she sold this retail!!! The bags will be manufactured in her factory in Kalihi, so it's Made in Hawaii!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! 

We have 8 more days of registration and 15 days to go! Thank you so much for the registrations we have received, keep them coming in! 

In a separate issue, as we were going to initiate our new members, we couldn't find a place to get our ribbon pins.  Asked national office and they connected me with a Chapter in Virginia.  This is the ribbon pin they sell and the price is great for a magnetic one that is engraved with your name.  Just sharing a resource! 

**Let us know if you have already registered who now want to order a bag. And/or if you want a ribbon.
Thank you,
The executive team

Wishing all Alpha Mommies a very special Mother's day.

Here are some announcements:


1. We are very pleased to share with you two attachments announcing that the College of Education Alumni Association is honoring as its 2015 Distinguished Alumni our own Ann Mahi at their annual general membership luncheon on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St., Honolulu


The RSVP reservation deadline is May 22, 2015 and we hope you can join us at the buffet luncheon honoring Ann. 


Even if you're not a member of the UH College of Ed. Alumni Association, you can still join in as a guest for $35.  Guest Speaker for the membership meeting is Leslie Wilcox who will speak on "If Can, How Can? The Story of HIKI NO."

3. BBS Leadership workshop on June 13th. 
We have a great team going. We welcome more to join us. If you are interested, please email me. The following have been registered. 

• Megan Cummings
• Mindy Pamatigan
• Daye Tominaga
• Deenie Musick
• Helen Sunakoda
• Penny Tomiyama
• Janet Jim 

5. We will not have our May meeting. Our next meeting will be in August. Committee Chairs, I will send a follow up email to sign up for dates and programs. Thank you.

Inspiration -- at Spring Convention! 

Here are some announcements:

1. Spring Convention's theme was "SEE Things In A New Way." Here are some highlights:

• Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Beta State T-shirts are ready to order. The next deadline is August 1, 2015. If we can gather enough orders (25), then we can place the order earlier. Please read branding information: http://deltakappagammahi.org/attachments/Tshirt_order/BBS_Logo_info.pdf Click on following link for the order form: http://deltakappagammahi.org/attachments/Tshirt_order/order_form.pdf

• We welcomed our new Beta Beta State Officers for 2015-2017. President Donna Shiroma; First Vice President Gloria Kishi; Second Vice President Lori Furoyama; and Secretary Ellen Tanoura

• The 2017 Southwest Regional Conference. Save the date: July 4-7, 2017; Location Sheraton Waikiki; Theme: "Experience a Lifestyle of Aloha" 

• We were asked to pick a committee to be responsible for the 2017 Southwest Regional Conference. Alpha Chapter will be responsible for the All States Breakfast. This requires centerpieces, favors, meals, program, music, printed program, etc.
• Katherine Sakuda is asking for at least six volunteers for the May 3, 2015 Hawaii Convention Center Art Awards to be held from 11:30 am - 3 pm. Please contact Kathy Sakuda at bbsdkgks@hotmail.com should any sister be able to assist.
• We voted on the proposed amendments to BBS By-Laws and Standing Rule. We experience an new way of voting and I think we should try it as a chapter.
• A few photos have been posted on our website: http://alphachapter-hi.weebly.com/photos

2. I attended the "Tell Your Story with Impact!" session by Jo-An Goss and Joyce Tokuda. I loved the hands-on session. We created a message about joining Delta Kappa Gamma using Adobe Voice. Here's the link to the final product: https://youtu.be/gRG7b5XPZHc Please share :)

Announcements: 
1) Hope to see you at the DKG Beta Beta State Spring Convention on April 10-11, 2015 at Ala Moana Hotel.
Please email Megan if you will be attending.

2) Country Store donations for Spring Convention. Please dropped off by Friday evening and/or from 6:30 am on Saturday morning. Contact Cynthia Chun at 342-0287 or chun.cynthia@yahoo.com

*I packaged 15 garlic pretzel bags for Alpha chapter but any additional donations are welcomed.

3) Last minute request, please let Megan know by Tuesday April 7th, if you are interested in being Alpha Chapter’s Liaison for the 2017 SW regional conference.

The Aloha i ke Akea - Spring 2015 edition is posted on the Beta Beta State Website: http://deltakappagammahi.org/news.htm or see below:

Reminders: 
1) DKG Beta Beta State Spring Convention April 10-11, 2015 @ Ala Moana Hotel

Early bird registration ends Monday, March 2nd  (save $10)
    - $65 (Saturday only) 
    - $110 (Fri Exec Board only & Saturday)

Regular registration due March 23rd
    - $75 (Saturday only)
    - $120 (Fri Exec Board only & Saturday)

Registration (.pdf download and online link) can be found on the DKG Beta Beta State Calendar Page:  http://deltakappagammahi.org/calendar.htm

Any questions can be emailed to:  elsie.gushiken@gmail.com
Please mail payments to:  Claudia Kaneyuki, P.O. Box 1053, Kaneohe, HI  96744
Checks payable to: "Beta Chapter"

Requesting Country Store donations are dropped off Friday evening and/or from 6:30 am on Saturday morning. Contact Cynthia Chun at 342-0287 or chun.cynthia@yahoo.com

2) Next meeting Tuesday March 24 3:30 pm online using Google+ Hangouts. 
Link to event http://goo.gl/dJxQ9x

Thank you,
The executive team