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International Bulletin - December 1998

Letters from Hawaii Workshop Participants

Satoko Iwasaki of Japan: It was the first time for me to stay in Hawaii. The food, the hotel, the weather and the people -- everything was impeccable. Prior to the conference the members of the Japanese delegates climbed Diamond Head and made a tour of Pearl Harbor together.

The seminar was interesting and informative. I especially enjoyed the field trip for the participants. The three facilities on Oahu were well chosen; relevant to the issues, which we discussed later. I appreciate the hospitality of PPSEAWA Hawaii who were so thoughtful and well organized that they introduced us to places which otherwise we might have missed.

The moderators and panelists were all impressive. It is not easy to pick out one or two to mention about. Still, what Jane Bates of Minnesota and Flora Gil Krisiloff of California do excited me most: Counseling for young people and reaching out a helping hand to the homeless. There are possible implications for action or modification for use in my community.

Galo Apelu Tuiletufuga of Samoa: A memorable conference, the quality of the presentations and discussions were great and the sense of sharing information and experiences came out really well. The atmosphere of the meeting was relaxed, perhaps because of the proximity to Waikiki Beach.

The 70th Anniversary celebration was a great highlight and memorable event for all of us. Congratulations to Florence Kelly and her team for wonderful work. We also thank the other participants for the love shown to each other and the fellowship we all enjoyed.

Atalina M. Coffin of American Samoa: I was overwhelmed by the hospitality demonstrated by the PPSEAWA Hawaii chapter from our arrival in Hawaii until our departure. The women of the host country - Hawaii were generous of their time, individual talents and the true meaning of aloha was evident at all times. I left Hawaii feeling enlightened to some global issues that one tends to forget when we are so geographically isolated out here in the south pacific. I learned that women share similar issues that cross cultural differences, socio-economic status, as well as age.

Prior to the actual conference we visited three sites that were related to the topics of the seminar. All three sites we visited were valuable learning experiences: The Shriner's Hospital, the Family Peace Center and the Kokua Kalihi Valley Family Health Center. I was especially interested in learning about the Shriner's Hospital as many of the students that are served by the Department of Education - Special Education Division, where I am employed, are current or former patients of that facility.

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