Start your day with breakfast.
Breakfast fills your “empty tank” to get you going after a long night without food.

Get moving!
It’s easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV.

Snack smart.
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups.
Work up a sweat.
Vigorous work-outs – when you’re breathing hard and sweating – help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel best.
Balance your food choices – don’t eat too much of any one thing.
You don’t have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries and ice cream to eat healthy. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat.
Get fit with friends or family.
Being active is much more fun with friends or family.
Eat more grains, fruits and vegetables.
These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Join in physical activities at school or take classes.
Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structures activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.
Foods aren’t good or bad.
A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part — or food — is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods.
Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!
Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous – try new sports, games and other activities as well as new foods.

Submitted by: Tracy N. Adams, HAIP President 2011-2012

I just wanted to give you a snapshot of the stats as of this a.m. for membership growth.

Our total non-renewals for the Region was at 141- total new members for Region VIII “on the books” 120. California has only 1 more member to get logged in to reach 100%!

There are currently 7 Associations in Region VIII that have reached the 10% growth goal and there are several that are almost there-

With half of the year gone and all of the membership drives hitting the pavement- not only can we make up those last 21 members in the Region that we lost- we can actually see a GROWTH!! (using Mitula’s Buzz word!)

I can’t express enough just how proud I am of not only the CD’s on this team, but also the local presidents and members who have worked so hard to make our Region so successful!

Also wanted to let you all know so you can pass the word on, the winner of the 2nd drawing for the rewards points was Micheal Hawkingson of Peninsula Insurance Women’s Association.

Keep encouraging the members to submit their forms-

KK

Kathleen Kerstenbeck, ARM, CPIW
Regional Vice-President
Region VIII International Association of Insurance Professionals

Every IAIP member survey we’ve ever seen has three common themes – membership in IAIP is of value because of EDUCATION, NETWORKING and LEADERSHIP! What a great time to get a dose of at least one, if not all three at your Regional Conference this year. Most Regional Conferences last between 2-4 days, over a weekend. The educational seminars and courses offered at Regional Conferences are varied and valuable. At Council Meetings you expand your networking throughout your state, the Regional experience doubles, if not triples, that experience. Serving on or leading a committee, stepping up to a leadership role of any type, results in professional growth that can correlate to the work place. Yes, attending your Regional Conference will expand you personally and professionally.

Anyone interested in entering a drawing where one lucky member will receive a free registration to the IAIP Convention in Dallas in June?

Now – which theme goes with which Regional Conference and who is the Region Vice President? Those who correctly matching the RVP and theme of their Regional Conference will be entered into a drawing for free registration to the IAIP Convention in Dallas in June. Click on the link below to participate. The deadline for entries is February 3, 2012.

January Contest

And, speaking of the wonderful and exciting experiences that come with attending the Regional Conferences, it’s just compounded by attendance at the IAIP Convention in June. Make plans to get the MOST out of YOUR membership!

Sincerely,
Your Executive Committee
Joi, Penny, Jane and Roz

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Aloha!

Do you know a student who is interested in a career in aviation?

Island Air continues its commitment to education by launching its fourth season of Island Air Explorers. Please join us at Orientation Night at Bishop Museum’s Atherton Halau on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Students between the ages of 14 and 20 who have an interest in aviation are encouraged to attend with their parents. Applications will be accepted at Orientation and only 15 students will be invited to join the program.

The 10-week program gives students a hands-on preview of working in the airline industry. Each weekly session focuses on an airline-related career including pilots, flight attendants, aircraft mechanics, and airport operations. Visits are also scheduled with TSA, FAA, and Air Traffic Control.

Island Air holds Explorers post # 2437, previously held by Aloha Airlines, and managed by the Boy Scouts of America and its Learning For Life organization. More information and a downloadable application can be found at www.IslandAir.com/Explorers.

Click here to follow the students as they experience the exciting world of aviation by becoming a Facebook fan of Island Air Explorers.

Click here to purchase an Island Air logo item to support the program. All proceeds go to Island Air Explorers.

Island Air’s employee/volunteer advisors look forward to meeting the future of inter-island aviation at Orientation Night.

Mahalo,

David Lau
Explorers Committee Chairperson and Island Air Pilot

Island Air, 99 Kapalulu Place, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Place: Hale Koa Hotel - (Kalia Room-Lobby Level)

Our topic will be: “Patient Centered Medical Homes” (Insurance Course # LC210227) Our Speakers will be… 

Nathan Fujimoto, MD, Internal Medicine & Jeffrey Sewell, MD, FACP. President & Executive Medical Director

&

Caryn Ireland, AVP, Provider Systems Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of

Top Tier Speakers!! 2 CE Credits!!!

Good Stuff…. Nuff Said… Don’t Delay… RSVP Now!

HAHU Member Cost $30.

Non-Member $60.

(you may pay at the door… no-shows will be billed fee as shown above)

If you are interested in attending, please contact of our Program Chair: Patty Foley Ph (808) 544-3777

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Kathleen Kerstenbeck, ARM, CPIW
Regional Vice-President, Region VIII
International Association of Insurance Professionals
Cell phone: 858-610-7436

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The Year of the Rabbit has come & gone, yes another year. Well, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon and Kuhio Lions jointly with Temari is doing a Kadomatsu Demo and sales. Please come out for the demonstration to prepare for the Year of the Dragon. Click on the links in the flyer to see what we did last year and what our Kadomatsu looks like.

KADOMATSU. Or “gate pine,” is a traditional New Year’s decoration with origins in ancient Japan. This style of kadomatsu evolved during the Edo Period (1600-1868). Symbolizing long life and endurance, the kadomatsu is usually placed at the entrance to the home or office during the New Year season to welcome a year of Strength and growth. The toshigami brings prosperity and good wishes in the coming year to homes and businesses guarded by kadomatsu.

Great gift for your business clients, omiyage, friend or relative. If you’re interested on purchasing a Kadomatsu please let me know, we have a limited quantity and not selling the day of the demonstration.

Kuhio Lions Club is a non-profit community service organization founded in 1999. Kuhio Lions develops community support for traditional and contemporary arts through education, enterprise & special events.

Happy Holidays! We thank you for your support & look forward to hearing from you.

Lottie Chun for

Kuhio Lions Club
P.O. Box 62203

Honolulu, HI 96839

Phone: 808.593.0110

email: mailto:mslalama

We are in now accepting nominations for the following officer positions for the 2012-2013 Term:

• Vice President/President Elect
• Treasurer
• Secretary

The nomination forms are now available on the HAIP website at: http://www.haipro.org/2012nominations.html

Thank you,
TRACY ADAMS, MBA, CIC, CIIP, DAE, AINS
HAIP President
Honolulu Association of Insurance Professionals
Email: president
Website: www.haipro.org

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Submitted by:
Tracy Adams
HAIP President