General Meeting – Saturday, October 4, 2025
Speaker: Kathie Wells, Founder of Community Helping Schools
Program: “How We Can Help”
Kathie Wells is the passionate founder and president of Community Helping Schools, a nonprofit organization she launched in 2000 after recognizing a growing need in Hawaii’s public schools. Moved by the fact that many teachers were paying out of pocket for classroom supplies, Kathie took action. Today, Community Helping Schools continues to connect generous community donors with public school teachers’ wish lists, ensuring students and educators have the tools they need to succeed.
She is a dedicated Realtor with Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, bringing over 50 years of experience to her clients. Known for her unwavering commitment to making the home buying and selling process as smooth and stress-free as possible, Kathie has built a reputation for trust, care, and results.
9:30 a.m. Social Time and Snacks
10:00 a.m. Program and Business Meeting
Where: Windward Community College (WCC) Hale A’o
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Consider participating in the “Give Aloha” campaign to build the Windward O’ahu Scholarship Fund.
From September 1 to September 30 of each year, customers are invited to make donations of up to $249 to the Windward O’ahu Scholarship Fund through the Give Aloha program. Donations are accepted at any Foodland, Sack N Save, or Foodland Farms checkout. Foodland and the Western Union Foundation will match a portion of each donation. Individuals must use their own Maika’i number to make a donation. Donations made without a Maika’i number are not matched.
How to Donate
At checkout, present your Maika’i card (or provide your number) and inform the cashier that you would like to make a donation to The Windward O’ahu Scholarship Fund, code number 78901. If you do not have a Maika’i card/number, you may request to establish one. Your donation will be added to your grocery purchase total. You may donate up to $249 per organization; any portion exceeding $249 will not be matched. The amount you donate and the name of the Scholarship Fund will appear on your receipt.
Thank you for participating in the “Give Aloha” campaign to build the Windward O’ahu Scholarship Fund. $ 1,736 was raised during the September, 2024 campaign !!
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Celebrating 2025-26 Scholars …..
The Windward O‘ahu Branch of AAUW (formerly American Association of University Women) awarded 16 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year at its annual luncheon June 7, 2025 at Windward Community College.
Front row (left to right) : Alice Colby, Briana Sedeno, Iyianna Ogo, Maraeamei Kamauoha
Back row (left to right) : Shawna Davis, Crystal Lawelawe, Jennifer Erbe, Laʻakea Chun, Kaili Wasson
Not pictured : Jadde Akeo, Andreana Cabrol, Kyla Castro, Naupaka Hoapili, Alohilani Macariola, Grace “Momi” Reynon, Natalie Tamale
** Graduation Report for 2024-2025 scholars **
Ann Barley graduated with a BS degree in Nursing from the University of Hawaiʻi Manoa in Spring 2025. She is completing her nursing residency at Castle Hospital.
Stacey Dawn Goodhue Souza Kauluaau graduated with a Bachelorʻs degree in Social Work from the Unviersity of Hawaiʻi Manoa in Spring 2025. She is currently in the Masterʻs in Social Work program at Manoa.
Dustee Kahale graduated with a BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaiʻi Manoa in Fall 2024. She is currently enrolled in the Masterʻs of Science program in Counseling Psychology at Chaminade University.
Marie Richter graduated with a BA in English from the University of Hawaiʻi Manoa in Spring 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Masterʻs program in English at Manoa.
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Holiday Luncheon was festive and jolly…..
Members celebrated the holiday season during a luncheon held at Windward Community College in December, 2024. (Mahalo to our guest, Diane, for the photo)
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