Monday, October 28, 2013
2013 Hawaii Mother of the Hawaii
Lynette Serrao
2013 Hawaii Mother of the Year
Born and raised in Aiea, Hawaii, Lynette attended Aiea High School and went on to graduate from Leeward Community College with an Associate Degree in Accounting and then from CSULB with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Human Resources Management. She married her husband Jonathan, in Laie, Hawaii and they have raised their four children in Aiea. She has served in her community through the LDS church as a Stake Young Women President, Women's Relief Society President, Children's Primary President, and Cub and Boy Scout Volunteer. She has served on PTA boards of every school her children have attended. She is also active in her alumni association as the treasurer. She recently retired after more than 30 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a negotiator of modifications in contract management. She now enjoys time with her first newborn grandson, travelling to visit her children, spending more time and caring for her aging parents, and singing in her church choir.
2013 Hawaii Young Mother of the Year
Penny Toilolo
2013 Young Mother of the Year
Penny Toilolo who lives in Laie, O’ahu, devotes her life to serving her family, her community, and her Heavenly Father. Married to the man of her dreams for 13 years, Viliamu and Penny have six beautiful children. Earning her Bachelor’s in Business Management from BYU-Hawaii, and currently working on her MBA from American Public University, Penny enjoys sharing her talents with anyone and everyone. As a stay-at-home mom, Penny volunteers at the local elementary and high schools as PTCO President, a Cultural Specialist, a Zumba Instructor, and a Spirit Leader. After 15 years of performing at the Polynesian Cultural Center, she now teaches children, ages 3+, in her dance group, TeHamata. She is currently co-piloting a non-profit organization that promotes positive programs for the youth and families of our communities. Penny believes that to build a better world, we must build better communities, and families, one person at a time.
Monday, January 14, 2013
AMI Mother's Conference February 2, 2013
AMI-Hawaii
invites Mothers,
Daughters (12 & older),Grandmothers, Sisters, Aunties to:
A Mother’s Conference
“Strong Moms Strengthen Families”
Presenting Janis Loo Sullivan 2012 Mother of the Year & Janny Gibson 2012 Young Mother
“Strong Moms Strengthen Families”
Presenting Janis Loo Sullivan 2012 Mother of the Year & Janny Gibson 2012 Young Mother
Saturday, February 2, 2013 ~ 12:00
p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kamehameha High School Campus (Konia)
Kamehameha High School Campus (Konia)
Cost (includes Lunch): $15 per person until January 30
$20 for late registration at the door
$20 for late registration at the door
$12 for current AMI members
Workshop Sessions (Choose 3)
"Fun & Games for
Families" by Donnette Tew
"Lifelong Readers" by Charity Hayashi
"Color-Code" by Anna Velasco
"Heather’s Healthy Habits" by Heather Stegall
"Tai Chi & Qi Gong" by Catherine Black & Bruno Ballestrero
“Developing Math Moms” by Dan Kitashima
“ Blended & Happy; Making the
Blended Family Work ”by Heidi Aceret
Schedule for the Day:
12:00 Registration
Light Lunch
Pre-Conference
Activities
12:45 Welcome
1:00 Workshops
4:15 Closing Session
& Desserts
5:00 Pau
Register by Wednesday, January 30
Detach form below and mail with check or money order (payable to
AMI HI Assoc.) to Janis Loo, P.O. Box 23153 Honolulu, HI 96823. For more info, call Mervlyn @
780-5048 or Janis @ 478-2560.
Name:______________ Email:____________ Phone:
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Payment: _________ x $___________ = $______________
(# attending) ($15 or $12 member) (Total enclosed)
Deadline
January 30, 2013
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
2012 Mothers of the Year
2012 Mother of the Year
Janis
Loo
The daughter of an optometrist and housewife, Janis was raised on the island of Kauai as the eldest of three. While attending the University of Hawaii, Janis was introduced to running. Exercise has since become a very important part of her life and in her 20’s Janis ran marathons and two ultra-marathons.
With a degree in Dietetics and a Master’s in Public Health
Nutrition, Janis loves to cook and bake “healthy” for family and friends. Janis met Garrett Sullivan in a running club and they
married in 1983. Janis worked as an office manager of Garrett’s construction
company for 13 years and now assists Garrett part-time with his consulting business.
She loves being a Mom to her 5 children and enjoys volunteering at church and
with other organizations. Janis was the Hawaii 2010 Jefferson Award recipient for her
involvement and passion in adoption, organ donation and international
missions.
2012 Young Mother of the Year:
Janny Keala Gibson
Janny Keala Gibson was born and raised in
Kailua on the island of Oahu. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools,
she received her Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University Provo, Utah as
Duo Major in Early & Elementary Education. She married her high
school sweetheart, Nainoa Gibson, and will celebrate their 14th anniversary
this year with their four children Tai (10), Kahai (8), Kana’i (6) and Tiani
(4). Janny currently runs a preschool/childcare in her home to
provide and be there for her children. She vigorously serves as Lanikai’s
Public Charter School PTSA President, with determination to spread aloha
spirit, and volunteers in her Lanikai community with her husband, who serves on
the Lanikai Association Board. She is happy to be active in church and
serves in the presidency in the children’s program. Janny has a love for
learning, running, and caring for all her family.
April 26, 2012 Janis Loo and Janny Gibson
with Mayor Peter Carlisle.
with Mayor Peter Carlisle.
Kailua 4th of July Parade
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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