Lihu‘e Hongwanji Women’s Association

Scarf design possibility proposed for Hawaii BWA.

Seeking Delegates for the

Student Exchange Program To Japan

July-August 2021

What: BWA Student Exchange Program to Japan
When: Late July to early August 2021 (14 days)
Who: Two Hawaii women, ages 17–23 years old
Why: Be exposed to Buddhist and Asian culture; Be a missionary of good will

1.Obtain applications from temple offices or at www.hawaiibwa.org, search for “Student Exchange” (or see below for the application)

2. Submit completed application to:
Student Exchange Committee Chairperson
Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii
Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations
1727 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813

3. Applications must be received no later than September 30, 2020 If you have any questions, call 808-522-9200 or contact a BWA member.

HONPA HONGWANJI MISSION OF HAWAII

HAWAII FEDERATION OF BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONS

1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

APPLICATION FOR STUDENT EXCHANGE TO JAPAN

Date_______________

Name_________________________________________

Address_______________________________________ Home Phone_______________

_______________________________________ Cell phone_________________

e-mail address ________________________________________________________

Age________ Date of Birth ___________________ Birthplace ______________________

Name and Address of Parent or Guardian:

____________________________________________________________________________

email address_________________________________ Phone # ____________________

Temple Affiliation:

Applicant’s Minister, email and phone contact.

________________________________________________________________________

Educational Background

High School attending/ed ________________________________________________

Grade Completed or Graduation date _________________________________

Higher Education (name of school) ___________________________________

Number of years attended or degree __________________________________

List Foreign Languages:

1. _______________________________ Some knowledge_____ Conversant___

2. _______________________________Some knowledge_____ Conversant ___

Religious Background

Dharma School (name and number of years attended) ______________________________________

Other Affiliated Organizations:

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES: Assumes leadership positions and expresses thoughts well and clearly. List and describe the nature and length of your participation including dates of offices ad chairmanships held. 1) Temple affiliated activities – Dharma School, teacher/assistant, Jr. YBA, YESS Camp; 2) High School, College, and Community activities (student government, service clubs, Girl Scouts, sports teams, music groups, emergency relief projects, food drives, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE List paid and/or volunteer jobs

HEALTH:

Excellent ________ Good _______ Fair _______________

Any allergies, diet or physical limitations___________________________

Explain:

ESSAY - This will reflect who you are and your aspirations

Applicant is required to submit a three page, double-spaced, typewritten essay of no more than 800 words. Applicant should describe herself and what it means to her to be a Shin Buddhist. The essay should also include what she hopes to gain from this trip and how she believes she can apply this to her life and her involvement in Buddhist Women’s activities in the future.

PHOTOGRAPH

Scan and submit copies of your passport information.

Also scan your passport-size photo to submit with this application.

Applications must be submitted via email by September 30, 2020 to Karen Kikukawa, Student Exchange Chairperson, at karenkikukawa@gmail.com.

The applications will be reviewed by the BWA Student Exchange Committee.

Selections will be made after each applicant has been interviewed.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Two recommendations must be submitted with this application from persons who have known you within the Temple: a minister and a lay person

(Revised: 2/7/20)

RECOMMENDATION (#1) FOR THE BWA STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Name of applicant: ________________________________________________

Name of Reference: _______________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

1. I know the applicant (circle): very well moderately well only slightly

2. How you know the applicant? (circle): student in temple class member in temple group

Other ___________________________________________________________

3. Active Participation in (circle):

Dharma School Yes No

Jr. YBA Yes No

Sr. YBA Yes No

Youth Groups (Girl Scouts, etc.) Yes No

4. Ability to advance Buddhist movement (circle) Outstanding Adequate

5. Emotional and social development (circle): Mature Sufficient

6. Additional comments:

__________________________________ ______________________________ _______

Signature Phone/email Date

rev. 2/7/20

RECOMMENDATION (#2) FOR THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Name of applicant: ________________________________________________

Name of Reference: _______________________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

1. I know the applicant (circle): very well moderately well only slightly

2. How you know the applicant? (circle): student in temple class member in temple group

Other ___________________________________________________________

3. Active Participation in (circle):

Dharma School Yes No

Jr. YBA Yes No

Sr. YBA Yes No

Youth Groups (Girl Scouts, etc.) Yes No

4. Ability to advance Buddhist movement (circle) Outstanding Adequate

5. Emotional and social development (circle): Mature Sufficient

6. Additional comments:

__________________________________ ______________________________ _______

Signature Phone/email Date rev. 2/7/20

Beginning of the Year Fun Activity

Kauai United Hongwanji Buddhist Women's Association

Fall Conference and General Membership Meeting

Sunday October 27, 2019

LHWA Fun Day, A Celebration of Love

February 10, 2019

Jelly Making

A Jelly Making Session was held on Saturday October 27, 2018 at LHM. Fay Tateishi was our instructor as 20 participants came to learn and taste. Fay demonstrated how to make Guava Jelly. Thank you so much Fay! We had a wonderful and very delicious time!

Preparation

Learning to make Jelly with Fay Tateishi