22nd International Conference

All India Womens Conference
1 March 2005

11th – 19th May, 2004

The 22nd International Conference and 75th Anniversary of PPSEAWA was held in Singapore from 11th to 19th May, 2004. The theme was ‘Sharing a Culture of Peace’. Dr. Aparna Basu, Mrs. Gomathi Nair, Mrs. Asha Deshpande and Mrs. Sheela Kakde attended the Conference.

USA President’s Report
1 July 2004

It wasn't too long ago that our delegation was in Singapore celebrating the 75th anniversary of PPSEAWA and enjoying a very special and stimulating 22nd PPSEAWA International Conference. The theme of the conference, "Sharing a Culture of Peace" gave us guidelines - concrete plans and strategies for the achievement of a peace that will last. By the sharing of success stories, best practices and experiences as well as potential pitfalls, we were challenged to a greater passion in the pursuit of peace.

PPSEAWA 22nd International Conference
1 July 2004

The delayed Conference, originally scheduled for August 2003, finally took place in Singapore without any problems. It was attended by 17 PPSEAWA National Chapters, including the USA with 19 participants, led by our National President Helen Chong. Unfortunately PPSEAWA International President HRH Princess Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho did not attend because of a family emergency. Vice President Valerie Hogan from New Zealand took over the running of the conference together with 2nd Vice President Mary Cabrera from Australia.

A Memorable Day at the Conference
1 July 2004

One of the most memorable days in Singapore was a special side trip for sixteen members of the U.S. delegation. Kartini Hidayat, wife of the Indonesian Ambassador and former member of the PPSEAWA-New York Chapter, graciously arranged for the Indonesian Embassy bus to pick us up from the YWCA Fort Canning. The city tour showed the diverse cultures of the Malays, Indian, Peranakan and Chinese heritage. We saw the countless contrasts of the old and cosmopolitan New Asia - Singapore.

My First PPSEAWA Conference
1 July 2004

My first PPSEAWA conference was very much a delightful and wonderful surprise. However, I must admit that I had to be coerced into attending by my sister, Roseann Levy. We had been slated to attend last year's conference but as you know, that had been called off due to the SARS epidemic.

Reminder for the Singapore conference
1 April 2004

PPSEAWA -USA candidates for International Council's offices are:

  • Teresa Hintzke, Vice President
  • Lillian Jasko (incumbent), Treasurer

Since Princess Nanasipau`u Tuku`aho, President, will not be running for re-election, we endorse Valerie Hogan, First Vice President from New Zealand for the office of the Presidency.

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