Tanimoto-Matsuura and Scanlan Named to NPIEN Board

The NPIEN Board took action this evening, at its annual Holiday Party/Board Meeting and named Rita Scanlan and Aileen Tanimoto-Matsuura as members of the Board. Rita is owner of PasifikBridge, an online resource for books, art, and artifacts of the Pacific Island cultures, based in Long Beach, CA. Aileen is a Home Economics Teacher at Paramount High School, Paramount Unified School District (Los Angeles County), and Pacific Islander Club Advisor. Congratulations! The Board signed its holiday cards for sponsors and supporters, enjoyed a delicious potluck meal, and the sounds of the ukulele and piano. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year 2009! The next board meeting will be its January 23, 2009 Retreat at Gateway Business Bank in Lakewood, CA.