| Island
Goddess Newsletter |
Fall 2004
Issue 1 |
www.islandgoddess.org |
| Welcome to the 1st edition of our Newsletter. We will inform and entertain you with the latest news and gossip that is worthy of print, from sea to sea across the Mainland and Hawaii nei. |
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What's
News from Reporters:
Jerrine 'Chanel' Jeffries in Hawaii
Aloha from the Paradise Islands of Hawaii. In the news from Chicago, we have a new 2004
Miss Continental US,
Eirka Andrews. 1st Alternate is Sacha Valentino. Flash. . . We just had the annual Showgirl Goddess, Jewel of the Galaxy and Mr. Jewel of the Galaxy held on the Garden Isle of Maui this past Sunday. 
Ms. Marina Del Re, 
Calvin, of the 
And the Grand of them all
Melenie Eleneke in California
In the news from the Bay Area,Leilani Gaufo representing Philippines, was crowned Miss Trans-Globe 2004 on Saturday Sept 18th from a bevy of 15 beautiful Internaitonal delegates. Nice progresseion from 1st Princess 2003, Leilani! KUDOS to all the delagates and a job well done! UTOPIA San Francisco was featured entertainment for swimsuit competition and throughout the evening. Miss Trans-Globe 2004 was another success and this reporter is relieved that it's over as it was very stressful and difficult to produce. Good night, Golden Gate! Lindsey Lau in Las Vegas
In the news, we are back to 'normal' after
Oscar fans filled the MGM Grand as well as most of Las Vegas. The
Holidays are fast approaching with more events and special orders for our
flower shop.Shelley Ho in the Northwest
In the news from Seattle, we close a summer full
of fun and sun. This year's Pride Festival was a rainbow
success. This city is a melting pot of world cultures well
represented in the GLTB community. The Seattle Men's and Women's Chorus
has just announced the Holiday Concert offerings.Island Goddess Defined
You are an Island Goddss if you are male, female, transgender pre or post op, born in Hawaii, lived there, went to school, entertained, ate a meal cooked by Lindsey/Isadora, love the islands, call it home, someone calls you cuz, tita or brah. |
Events
Miss Continental
US Labor Day Weekend Chicago, Illinois
Aloha FestivalVarious events in September See Islands Schedule
Miss Trans-Globe 2004Palace of Fine arts September 18th
Women of ColorLeadership Conference New Orleans September 23-25
US Conference on AIDSPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania October 21-24
Filipino HIV/AIDS SummitLos Angeles, California November 12-14 Hauoli! Birthday! Anniversary!
September7 Tavena 16 Shawn 21 Shelley 21 Cherrine
October19 Anne & Dave -19 years 31 Nikki
NovemberOur Island Heritage Aloha 'Oe
Source: Jonathan Wong - This song of farewell between two
lovers is the most famous of the Queen's compositions, written
in 1878. The tune of the verse resembles "The Rock Beside the Sea",
composed by Charles Crozat Converse and published in Philadephia,
1857. The melody of the chorus is remarkably close to the chorus
of George Frederick Root's composition, "There's Music In The Air",
published in 1854. There is a manuscript of "Aloha Oe" in Queen Lili'uokalani's
handwriting in the Bishop Museum. Lahilahi Webb and Virginia Dominis
Koch tell of a visit by the queen and her attendants to Maunawili Ranch,
the home of Edwin Boyd on windward Oahu. As they started their return
trip to Honolulu on horseback up the steep Pali trail, the queen turned
to admire the view of Kaneohe Bay. She witnessed a particularly affectionate
farewell between Colonel James Boyd of her party and a lovely young
girl from Maunawili. As they rode up the steep cliff and into the swirling
winds, she started to hum this melody weaving words into a romantic song.
At the top of the pali, a cloud hung over the mountain peak and slowly
floated down Nu`uanu Valley. The queen continued to hum and completed
her song as they rode the winding trail down the valley back to Honolulu.
Translation by Lili`uokalani. See more cultural links on the
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Our 'Mission' Grows
With the purchase of the Domain name islandgoddess.org, we are one step closer to creating a non-profit organization dedicated to the Hawaii born GLTB community. In the future, this website will provide information for our reunions as well as many useful links and articles about our role in the larger Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered Cimmunities in Hawaii and the Mainland. Anita's dreams are 'big' enough to include all this and more. Look for these and other great ideas come to fruition on the Web. Dear Aunty Ho'oponopono
Double Happiness JadeChinese green jade symbol of great joy (double happiness). |
HIV and AIDS in our Community
Melenie Eleneke
Transgender Health Program Coordinator Filipino Task Force on AIDS (FTFA) Our Global Community
My first prevention message, is
an anecdotal one of service and commitment from the HIV Positive Community
providing HIV/AIDS prevention by example. The HIV Stops
Wth Me campaign deals directly with sex and condom use, while it
also raises important themes like responsibility, communication, and
disclosure of status. Each spokesmodel has a personalized message
to deliver to other people who are positive. The messages are hopeful and
supportive, and they also make people think about what they also make people
think about what they are doing to stop this disease. I strongly believe
in the work we are doing and believe that our HIVSWM high-profile visibility
allows each of us individually and collectively to serve as posittive HIV+
role models to educate and empower others by example, and to speak to the
power of maintaining good health and well being. It is my privilege
and pleasure to support the campaign as a Hawaiian mahuwahine and to be
included among and graced by such powerful company.
fresh, positive perspective, and mentorship role which should be cultivated. Overall, this diverse group of dynamic individuals is so empowering in their message and in the work that they do from coast to coast in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Long Beach, Oregon, San Diego -launching September 22- San Diego, and New York- in developement and soon to launch. All the spokesmodel are acheiving much in their respective cities. From the very first day that I was diagnosed with HIV, it has been my empassioned mission to mobilize into the commnity to kokua in HIV/AIDS prevention and healthcare efforts. I'm humbled by the work that I do, the people with whom I work, and am grateful for the daily opportunity to learn while hoping to make a difference. All the while, I do what I can while still maintaining self-care and a healthfully positive perspective. The work that I do with HIV Stops With Me is but one of the many ways that I serve and it provides me a wonderful sense of fulfillment for which I will continue on my path. Finally, I'd like to pose the question, 'How doesd HIV stop with you, the reader?' Accepting responsibility for the choices you make and accountability for any subsequent repercussions should provide a clear path for your answer. Find more information at the Website HIV Stops With Me and Melenie's bio. Aloha Kakou Wahine u`i.
My name is Tatiana Kaneholani from the island of Kaua`i. I live now in San Francisco working as a Transgender Health Educator for all Asians and Pacific Islanders in the bay area. My duties includes facilitating all rap groups for at the most 25 ladies who are like all of us are at High risk for HIV/AIDS STD transmission. I will be posting most of my education materials on this web-site for you to have and administer as you see fit. Please know that all information that will be posted are up dated information gathered by CDC (center of disease control) and other health agencies that are focused on TG issues and concerns. As we move foward in life as island goddesses we need to understand that we are special in every way and also part of todays society and gaining new public attention from all we associate, encounter and appreciate in our private space and life. The men in the world are getting more and more good looking. But looks can be deceiving. Which puts us at high risk of getting something we can't see. So observe his areas and ask him when was the last time he got tested. All these questions will make him more aware that you are concern about your health and his as well. Listen to the way he answers your questions cause you can tell by the tone of his voice if he is lying to you or just plainly don't know. The choice is yours sisters. Mahalo nui loa Tatiana Kaneholani Words of wisdom: It is not about what direction with are headed, But how we get there. If you have any questions or concerns about STD tranmissions plese feel free to contact me at my office at tatiana@apiwellness.org Recipe for Fall Mui Mix from Richard Ingredients: 1 pkg. peaches 1 pkg. apricots 2 pkg. prunes (pitted id better) 1 pkg. Li Hing Mui bits (optional) 1 pkg. lemon peel bits or lemon peel slice 1/2 tsp., Hawaiian Salt 1/2 tsp. 5-spice 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup lemon juice Mix all together for about 20 minutes. Ready to eat! *Lindsey likes to heat the lemon juice, Hawaiian salt, spice and brownsugar mix before adding the fruit. see other great recipes on the
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