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July/August Executive Director’s Report

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•  Maui Strong:  Visit for ways to support
•  Happy Birthday to Gil Ontai, NPIEN Supporter, Leaniva Taua. NPIEN Vendor, LooLoo Amante Tupua, past NPIEN Board Member,  Zobeida Porter Castillo, Retired Teacher at Cabrillo High School and NPIEN Supporter, Ahnea Aupiu, Christina Diaz Scholar, NPIEN Supporter EPIC (Empowering Pacific Islander Communities), number 14, Kalani Van Scoyoc, Retired Los Angeles County Office of Education and member of the Aloha Ukulele Ensemble, Marushka Hirshon, NPIEN Member and Les Bruno, former NPIEN Executive Assistant. 
•  Lesona Ukulele Class was held on September 19th at Ohana Hawaiian BBQ at 6:00 p.m. 5316 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712.  We had 12 in attendance and 4 in the Class!  The next Lesona Ukulele Class will take place on October 17th at Ohana Hawaiian BBQ.
•  Ohana Night:  Ohana Night was held on Thursday September 7th at 7:00 p.m. at Ohana Hawaiian BBQ.  We had 15 in attendance including our partners Amy Sloan and Thuan Nguyen.  See you on October 5th.
•  Welcome to All new members and renewing members who are also eligible for a scholarship from Grand Canyon University!  Franklin Rash, Arizona Chapter, Daniel Popke and Ryan Birmingham, Orange County Chapter
•  Did you register for the 22nd Annual Conference at Long Beach College?
•  The AIGA Foundation is seeking support for top Softball Players to take a December trip to American Samoa to mentor softball athletes there.
•  We wrote a letter of support for California Senate Bill 343 Min, to Governor Gavin Newsom which provides safeguards for public transportation.
•  Dr. Thompson was selected to serve on the ACSA (Association of California School Administrators) Equity Committee and the Leadership Long Beach DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging) Committee.
•  HundredX Ended on Saturday September 30th.  Thanks to all who took surveys to support NPIEN. 

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