Ms. Mariana Cruz – 2012 Guam Society of America Cherry Blossom Princess
2012 Guam Society of America Cherry Blossom Princess - Mariana Cruz The Guam Society of America is proud… [more]
Scholarships
The Guam Society of America will award $6,000 in educational scholarships for its 2012 Scholarship … [Read More...]
2012 National Cherry Blossom – 100th Anniversary/Centennial Festival Events
As a member of the National Conference of State Societies, the Guam Society would like to invite you to the many events that are being held for the 100th/Centennial Celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in our Nation's Capitol. There are so many events planned and we are excited to be a part of the historical milestone that this year's Festival brings to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Below is a snapshot of the … [Read More...]
Ms. Mariana Cruz – 2012 Guam Society of America Cherry Blossom Princess
2012 Guam Society of America Cherry Blossom Princess - Mariana Cruz The Guam Society of America is proud to announce its 2012 Cherry Blossom Princess, Ms. Mariana Cruz. Mariana is the daughter of Anthony (Dededo, Guam) and Janet (Barrigada, Guam) Cruz, from Lexington Park, Maryland. She is a student attending the College of Southern Maryland. Mariana was the Captain of the 2011 College of Souther Maryland Women's Volleyball Team and … [Read More...]
2012 Guam Society of America Events Calendar and Information
2012 Guam Society Events Calendar and Information - as of 02/02/2012 January/February/March 2012: Sat, January 28 - General Membership Meeting (1st Qtr, 2012) - Location: Home of Charlie & Cathy Gulac, Fairfax, VA Sat, Febauary 11 - Valentine's Membership Appreciation Night - Location: Quantico Gardens Restaurant, Quantico, VA Sat, March 10 - Executive Board Meeting - Location: Home of Mike and Juvy Blas, Woodbridge, … [Read More...]
Guam Society Member’s Mother Writes Children’s Book – The Enchanting Tales of Guam
Tina C. Pablo, Guam Society Member, Kerrie Pate's mother, has written the Enchanting Tales of Guam, a hardbound book filled with 18 stories of Island Fairies, Taotaomona, Duendes, and other Ethereal Beings. Like any other enchanted island, Guam has many stories to tell, including stories that take place in the supernatural world. The Chamorro people have spoken of ethereal beings and their stories have been passed down through many … [Read More...]
Former GSA President’s Son Changes Command
Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Matthew Salas, son of former GSA President and current member, Juan T. Salas and his wife, May Sanchez Salas of Dale City, Virginia as he changes command of the US Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia at 5:00 PM on Thurs, July 28, 2011 on Guam at Victor Wharf Three, US Naval Activities Guam, Apra Harbor, Guam. Lt Cdr Salas is a 1996 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. He … [Read More...]
GSA Treasurer Receives Army Chief of Staff Recognition
GSA Treasurer, Maria Pangelinan, receives a coin from outgoing Army Chief of Staff, General William Casey, Jr. for her efforts as the Administrator of the Organizing Program Evaluation Group in the Department of the Army. Maria's duties include overseeing the development and budgeting of the Army’s Operation and Maintenance Accounts totaling over $40Billion. … [Read More...]
Archeology in the Marianas
Guampedia has a new section covering archeology in the Marianas. There are 28 new entries describing ancient Chamorros, the indigeneous people of Guam. Find more info at http://guampedia.com/archeology-of-the-marianas/. Guampedia has also developed a new poster depicting what was going on around the world during the time that the ancient Chamorros were settling the Marianas. (Information provided courtesy of Shannon Murphy, … [Read More...]
