Current Projects
- Grand Opening of the Shinobu M. Poll Multi-Purpose Center and Wellness Facility
- Multi-Purpose & Wellness Facility Coming to Chuuk
- Ground breaking ceremony for the SMP Multi-Purpose
- Women in Civic Life
- Banyan Tree Project
Grand Opening of the Shinobu M. Poll Multi-Purpose Center and Wellness Facility
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| (From left to right) Weno Mayor Pintas Kenneth, Japan Ambassador to the FSM, His Excellency Eiichi Suzuki, FSM Vice President Alik Alik, Chuuk Governor Johnson Elimo, and Chuuk Senate President Mark Mailo |
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| (From left to right) Ambassador Suzuki, CWC President Kiki Stinnett, and Governor Elimo |
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| People who gathered for the ribbon cutting |
More than 400 people gathered in Nepukus Village on Weno Island, Chuuk State on Friday, November 25, 2011, to help celebrate the grand opening of the Shinobu M. Poll Memorial Center.
The property on which this facility sits was donated to the Chuuk Women’s Council (CWC) about 2 years ago by former CWC President and civic leader Shinobu M. Poll. Then, the Japan Government donated $97,000 for the construction of this 2,600 square foot women’s interest center which will now be home base for the Chuuk Women’s Council, the umbrella organization for 64 separate Chuukese women’s organization State-wide.
This new facility includes a large business office with a handicraft work & display area, 2 staff offices, a media room, 2 medical/consultation offices, a full kitchen, a large conference room, and restrooms.
Speakers on this beautiful day of celebration included Ms. Kiki Stinnett, President of the Chuuk Women’s Council, the Honorable Pintas Kenneth, Mayor of Weno Municipality, the Honorable Johnson Elimo, Governor of Chuuk State, His Excellency Alik Alik, Vice President of the FSM, the Honorable Mark Mailo, Chuuk State Senate President, and His Excellency Eiichi Suzuki, Japan Ambassador to the FSM.
All speakers paid tribute to the elder generation of Chuukese women who laid the foundation and paved the way for the women of today and commented on this historic event that provides the Chuuk Women’s Council with a facility that will help promote the many activities and projects of the CWC are currently involved with and foster growth for future projects aimed at improving the health, education, and social welfare of all the communities in Chuuk.
Prayers were offered before, during and after the celebration by Pastor Yosta Lodge, Pastor Sataichy Roby, and Pastor Jody Colson. All those in attendance either enjoyed or participated in the singing by the women and there was more food than could be eaten on this day of celebration.
His Excellency Eiichi Suzuki joined Chuuk State Governor Johnson Elimo and CWC President Kiki Stinnett in cutting the ribbon of the main entrance into the Shinobu M. Poll Memorial Center and then everyone enjoyed a tour of this new women’s interest facility.
All in all it was a great day of fellowship, speeches, singing, ceremony, and eating great food. Many of the 400 plus attendees saw this facility for the first time and were impressed with the construction, the quality of work, the ceramic tiles, high ceiling, the overall layout.
It was pointed out by several speakers that the transition from construction to operations will require support for essential requirements such as power and communication and the CWC is seeking assistance in these two critical areas. CWC President mentioned the generous donation of $2,000 by the Bank of Guam which has already been spent to purchase 14 tables, 50 chairs for the conference room, and the signs displayed on the outside of the facility.
For anyone who may be interested to learn more about the Chuuk Women’s Council or make a donation to this Chuuk Women’s Organization you may visit their website site at www.cwcfiinchuuk.org contact Ms. Kiki Stinnett via e-mail at cwcfiinchuuk@mail.fm
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Multi-Purpose & Wellness Facility Coming to Chuuk
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On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, a group of about 50 men, women, and children gathered together in Nepokus Village on Weno Island, the Capitol of Chuuk State, to witness the ground breaking ceremony that officially starts the construction on the Shinobu M. Poll multi-purpose center and wellness facility.
On this day, Johnson Elimo, Lt. Governor of Chuuk State, and Reverend Satichy Roby, joined Christina “Kiki” Stinnett, President of the Chuuk Women’s Council, in breaking ground for this facility that will become the nerve center and home base for the Chuuk Women’s Council and its activities.
This has been a 3 year work in progress that began with the dream of the late Shinobu M. Poll to create such a facility. When Ms. Poll passed away a little over a year ago, she donated a significant piece of property in the center of Weno Island to the Chuuk Women’s Council to house this facility. The ambitious task of turning the Shinobu M. Poll Memorial Building into reality now rests with her daughter, Christina “Kiki” Stinnett.
At an FSM Women’s Conference held in Kosrae State July 12-16, 2010, Ambassador Shoji Sato of the Japan Embassy breathed life into this project when he signed over to Ms. Christina “Kiki” Stinnett a donation of US $97,000 for the Chuuk Women’s Council SMP Multi-Purpose & Wellness Facility.
The CWC membership have been clearing the property and fencing the property in anticipation of the work being started. The property is now ready for the actual construction project to begin and September 15, 2010, officially started the clock on this project. The CWC expects to have this facility finished and operational in time for the next Women’s Conference that will take place in Chuuk in July of 2012.
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Ground breaking ceremony for the SMP Multi-Purpose
CWC Property Project site prior to work starting. |
This property was donated in fee simple to the Chuuk Women’s Council by the late Granma Shinobu M. Poll. July 2010 the Japan Gov’t., through their Embassy in Pohnpei, FSM, awarded CWC $ 97,000.00. The Ground breaking ceremony for the SMP Multi-Purpose Building took on Sep. 15, 2010 at the site in Nepukos Village behind BOG. |
Sep. 15, 2010 Ground Breaking Ceremony SMPMB |
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Dec. 01, Japan Embassy Site inspection by Mr. T. Ura |
Construction work – right side view of building |
Hon. Japan Ambassador Shoji Sato at project site |
The $97K grant awarded to CWC is for construction materials ONLY and can not be use for consturction management, equipment rental, or labor cost. Fund raising efforts are under way to aquire additional funds & resources for our needs. |
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FSM Ambassador to Japan Hon. John Fritz & Kiki |
The CWC looks forward to the completion of this facility and Sep. 15, 2011. Between now and then we are seeking the funds, assests, and resources needed to have a fully aperational facility at this time. Our needs include a standby generator, office equipment, and communication. Anyone interested in supporting the efforts and activities of the CWC can contact us at cwcfiinchuuk@yahoo.com. For additional information visit our website is cwcfiinchuuk.org |
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Women in Civic Life
Leadership Program “Women In Civic Life” 100 yrs./100 Women March 7th to 25, 2011 - Sponsored by US Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs: DC, New York, Bozeman, Montana, Sacramento, and SFO, California. A Regional Project for East Asia and Pacific…
1) Kiki’s USA Adventure trip |
Family drove to DC to meet …. |
1) Departed Chuuk March 4th. |
March 6th Group Tour DC |
Lincoln Memorial |
Washington Monument |
US House Rep. Doris Matsui, CA. |
Pacific Islanders, Kiribati & Palau |
East Asia & Pacific group photo |
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton |
Kiki with Sec. Hilary Clinton |
Sec. Clinton Pannelist |
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Banyan Tree Project
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Contact Kiki Stinnett at cwcfiinchuuk@yahoo.com to find out more about the CWC or how you might help.
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