IT'S OCTOBER ALREADY?! :)

Here we are nearing mid October, so much is happening this month, we'll try to keep you informed of the little bits and pieces that might otherwise go overlooked! :)

GREAT NEWS!
California Governor Jerry Brown also signs AB 1088 into law in California! AB 1088 requires various state agencies to disaggregate data for Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders & Asian Americans, allowing for us to be counted accurately enabling us to better access services and programs our people need. The numbers will be more specific, allowing organizations to be better equipped in securing funds and allowing them to better respond to the needs of our people. Now if only all states followed suit it would be great....c'mon UTAH!

Today was a "holiday". Refraining from calling it "You Know Who Day", it's instead, being called Indigenous People's Day by MANY. SO much more appropriate. Now, for all of us FIRST Peoples.....this is what our club's Facebook status read today: Us being indigenous means that we were FIRST. As in FIRST PEOPLE. Mind you, we did not merely exist, we flourished and lived as vibrant, artistic, creative and highly spiritual people. We were the first scientists, conservationists, and spiritual giants. Thank us by recognizing these facts and appreciating, NOT appropriating our Native cultures.

Another bit of information for our community: It's Flu Season!! Having the Flu is never fun, having a FULL BLOWN bout of it is even worse. As always, check with your doctor, but just so you're aware, FREE flu shots for kids & adults WITHOUT health insurance* 4-7p TUESDAY at Oquirrh Hills Elementary (5241 S. 4280 W.)* 4:30-7:30p WEDNESDAY at Kearns Jr. High (5305 S. 4040 W.)For info and other flu clinics, contact 801-207-8777 or www.cns-cares.

For the majority of us, we're all on Facebook. If you are, check out Ho'olaupa'i. It's a Native Hawaiian Newspaper Resource that is translating Hawaiian Newspaper articles and making them available for everyone to read/understand/enjoy. It is truly amazing work that they're doing, it's free, and it's beautiful! The literary contributions of our Hawaiian people are tremendous. TREMENDOUS.

We hope you're all joining us for the Clothing Drive this Saturday, what a great opportunity to give back and share your aloha with those less fortunate. MAHALO!

Scholarship deadline and Clothing Drive!!

An important date to remember for those who are seeking or know of someone who is seeking scholarships! The Asian and Pacific Islander American Fund (APIASF) scholarship application for the class of 2012 will be available on the 1st of October

Although closed for 2011 - 2012 school year, another great resource is Liko A'e, which, unlike many other scholarships for Native Hawaiians, IS available for those on the Continent, by working through the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs! Again, although it's closed for this school year, make sure you bookmark the site! Another terrific service is that they provide scholarships for non-traditional students as well!

Our October activity is a Community Clothing Drive! With the economy, shelters and other organizations that serve the less fortunate are seeing a marked decrease in the amount of donations they receive. Please join us on October 15th for a clothing drive to help keep our community warm!!! All clothing and blanket donations will be delivered to The Road Home to assist those whose need may be greater than most of ours. Every person who donates will be automatically entered into a drawing for fun prizes! Need not be present to win! If you'd like to donate but are unable to make it that day, please feel free to call Tina at 801.913.8980 to make alternate arrangements prior to October 15th. We hope you're able to help!

MAHALO!!!