Our first meeting of the year- The Tradition of LEI

It's time to start the first meeting. We met on a beautiful day at Denise's house.

One of our sisters finally brought her newest creation for us all to cuddle. The baby was passed many times!

A quick meeting to review the upcoming events for the year and then it was time for snacks on the lanai!

And the baby was passed.

Denise and Jennifer gave a slide presentation about the Hawaiian Tradition of Lei.

Including a demonstration of stinging plumeria for a lei.

We then all got the chance to weave our own ribbon lei, with the instruction and help of Jennifer and Denise. Of course we use the Beta Sigma Phi colors of yellow and black.

 

A quick easy craft project for all abilities! The first one finished (Judy) was awarded a chocolate lei, the second finisher (Sue) was given the plumeria lei strung earlier.

We all ended up with our own beautiful handmade lei, so we were all winners!

And the baby was passed...

To see the presentation that was given this day, CLICK HERE.   Pictures for this presentation were mostly from THIS BOOK.  If you'd like to know how to make this style of lei CLICK HERE (link not working yet-please be patient)

Beginning Day

Alooooooo-HA!

Welcome back for a brand new year of fun and adventures in Sisterhood!

This year started of as always, with a Beginning Day Luncheon held at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki.

 

It was our first chance to get caught up with some of our sisters from the summer break and the first public showing of the Scrapbook.

 

We also got our first look at our new Yearbooks!

It was so good to sit together and share a lovely meal with our sisters from all over the island.

And it was indeed a lovely meal!

There were a few unexpected treasures found along the way. Emily found her mother in one of the books brought in by another sister.

After lunch we shared memories of traditions as well as much laughter.

It was a great day and a great feeling to be back with our sisters again!

Now hold on tight, it's gonna be a fun year!

May, the final meeting and social of the year.

Aloha Sisters and Mahalo for joining us once again.

May once again brought us back to Susie's house where we held our Ritual of Jewels ritual for those present pledges that passed the test.

Afterwards we celebrated and held a partial revealing of Secret Sisters Gifts.

Our Final Social of the year was held at Kapolei Golf Course.

We held a mini ritual for our Sister that couldn't join us earlier.

One more group shot of all our lovely sisters before we part for the summer.

A Big MAHALO to my sisters for such a wonderful first year, and I am looking forward to next year already! Aloha and have a great summer.

April Meeting, Social and Founder's Day (again)

April saw us back at Susie and Gerry's house once again for the meeting and social.

Susie demonstrated Gerry's invention to make bacon in the microwave and allowed us all a sample.

A brief meeting and we continued on with our program, and introduction to the book Susie generously gave each of us a copy.

And of course raffle gifts!

 

Founder's Day was wonderful event where we were able to meet other sisters from other places on our island.

We all enjoyed each other's company and a nice lunch.

April Meeting and Social

Aloha Ladies!
Pictures will be coming soon of April and May, I am having technical difficulties right now and cannot get pictures uploaded... Will keep trying, though!

All Aboard! March Social- Hawaiian Ralway Society.

Aloha Sisters near and far!

Our March social started on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, where we gathered for a potluck picnic.

This batch of sisters definitely know how to trow a great picnic, with all sorts of great food!

But the fun part was yet to come! After the dishes were all packed up we loaded up onto a train car to take a ride down the coast.

One of our Sisters *yours truly* works for the Hawaiian Railway Society as Narrator.  As the train rolls down the tracks she filled us in on lots of history of this railroad, and the part of the island we traveled through.

And of course at each crossing we waved at the cars, being sure to use our "shakas"!

About 1/3 of the ride goes through Ko' Olina Resort and along the Waianae Coast, making for some of the best scenery pictures.

When the train returned to the platform Jennifer led us on a brief tour of the yard.

We saw all sorts of railroad equipment and engines, some that have been restored, and some waiting their turn for restoration...

One of the crowning jewels of the HRS's holdings is the Parlor Car #64.

There was lots to see and lots to learn about!

This was a very fun afternoon for all of us, and our families! For those of you that cannot be here with us here are some useful links:

Hawaiian Railway Society

Parlor Car #64

The Merci Car