American Mothers, Inc., Hawaii Association

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

Saturday, February 2, 2013 ~ 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kamehameha High School Campus (Konia)

Cost (includes Lunch): $15 per person until January 30
$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: ______

Name:_______________Email:____________Phone: ______

Payment: _________ x $___________ = $______________

(# attending) ($15 or $12 member) (Total enclosed)

Deadline

January 30, 2013

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Tongan TAMA

coming soon!

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF18VhYxszk

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxfTT-rS7jo&NR=1&feature=endscreen