The Guam Society of America Annual Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Fort Myer Recreation Center. Details provided below: Location: Fort Myer Recreation Center, 102 Custer Road, Bldg 203, Fort Myer, VA 22211 When: Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Current Guam Society Member Children, ages 12 … [Read more...]
Santa Marian Kamalen Novenas – Nov 30th through Dec 8th
By: GSA Admin
The Guam Society of America invites you to join us in celebrating one of our annual cultural and spiritual celebrations as we hold the daily novenas in honor of the island of Guam's Patroness, Our Lady of Camarin (Santa Marian Kamelen). This is an annual event celebrated on the island and the Guam Society proudly celebrates it with the nightly … [Read more...]
Guam Society Member’s Mother Writes Children’s Book – The Enchanting Tales of Guam
By: GSA Admin
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 … [Read more...]
Virginia Beach Guam Gathering – Sat, Aug 13, 2011
By: GSA Admin
Our Chamorro friends and family are holding a Liberation gathering in Virginia Beach at the NAS Oceana Park. It is a potluck event and all are welcomed. When: Saturday, August 13, 2011 Time: 12:00PM Location: NAS Oceana Base Park, Virginia Beach Point of contacts for the event are: Tony & Juanit Quitaro … [Read more...]
2011 Fayetteville/Ft Bragg, NC Liberation Picnic
By: GSA Admin
67th Liberation Celebration When: July 23, 2011 Where: Woodland Park, Pope Army Airfield, NCar the Shoppette (located near the Shoppette on Armistead St) Note: Non-military personnel must enter through All-American Processing point. All personnel 17yrs and above must possess a photo ID to gain access to Ft Bragg. Time: 1200-1900 Point … [Read more...]
GSA Executive Board Meeting – Sat, Dec 17, 2011
By: GSA Admin
The last Executive Board Meeting of 2011 will be held at the residence of Mike and Juvy Blas, 2842 Sweet Gum Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192. 2012 Calendar of Events will be provided and this will be a planning session as well as review of the upcoming events for the New Year. Teleconference capability will be available as well. … [Read more...]
RLG Lizama Committee Meeting – Ditty Bag Party (Thurs, Sep 1, 2011)
By: GSA Admin
The RLG Lizama Golf Committee will meet at the residence of Wayne and Debbie Lizama for the Ditty Bag Party. The committee will prep the ditty bags for the annual RLG Lizama Memorial Classic Golf Tournament and review any final preparation and coordination before the tournament the next day. Time for the meeting will be provided at a later … [Read more...]
Congressional Guam Liberation Reception
By: GSA Admin
UPDATED: The Guam Society of America sponsors the Capitol Hill Reception honoring the Liberation of Guam. This is an event held each year in our nation’s capital. Guam Congressional Delegate, the Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo and CNMI Congressional Delegate, the Honorable Gregorio Kilili Sablan are the honorary hosts of this … [Read more...]
Congressional Wreath Laying Ceremony
By: GSA Admin
UPDATED: Thursday, July 14th, 8:00AM -Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo, the U.S. Congressional Delegate for Guam along with Congressman Gregorio Kilili Sablan, the U.S. Congressional Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, will be joined by … [Read more...]
2011 Pacific Night – Wednesday, June 22, 2011
By: GSA Admin
INVITATION ONLY EVENT. Presented by the Ambassadors and Representatives of American Samoa, Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Northern Marianas Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. The Washington Pacific Committee is a group of … [Read more...]
GSA Executive Board Meeting – Sunday, June 12, 2011
By: GSA Admin
The next GSA Executive Board Meeting will be held on Sun, June 12, 2011. This meeting will be via teleconference (number to mailed to Executive Board Members and committe chairpersons via separate email). Please follow the Comittee Chairperson Report formats when providing your updates. Request that all updates be emailed to … [Read more...]
2011 Scholarships Application Window – Now Closed
By: GSA Admin
Thank you to all who applied. The Scholarship Committee will be reviewing the packets submitted and will be announcing the winners at the GSA Liberation Picnic on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Look for announcements for the 2012 Scholarship awards by the end of this year. Si Yu'os Ma'ase, The Guam Society of America … [Read more...]
GSA Treasurer Receives Army Chief of Staff Recognition
By: GSA Admin
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 … [Read more...]
GSA Liberation Picnic
By: GSA Admin
UPDATED: The annual Guam Society of America Liberation Picnic will be on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Location: TISCOM (Telecommunications and Information Systems Command), Coast Guard Base, 7325 Telegraph Road, Stop 7340 in Alexandria, VA. 20598 Time: 12pm - 7pm (if you are bringing meats for BBQ, please have it to the park by … [Read more...]
GSA Scholarship Deadline – May 30, 2011
By: GSA Admin
Reminder! Reminder! Reminder! Deadline for submission of the 2011 GSA Scholarship Program Application is coming near. Please refer to the Scholarship link on the GSA Website for more information. Read the application packet carefully and ensure to follow all instructions. If you are sending your application by mail, it must reach the … [Read more...]
NCSS Governing Board Meeting – June 2011
By: GSA Admin
Monthly NCSS Governing Board Meeting - Location: Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 POC: GSA NCSS Delegate, Cevina Epps, cevina.evita84@gmail.com … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Picnic
By: GSA Admin
Come one and all to the start of the GSA 2011 Summer Season. As we do every year, we kick off our gatherings with the Annual Memorial Day Picnic. This year's picnic will be held at Fort Meade, Maryland, Burba Lake Pavilion #3 on Saturday, May 28, 2011, 12–7 pm. This is a Pot Luck Event: Please Bring a Chamorro Dish, an Appetizer & a … [Read more...]
NCSS Governing Board Meeting – May 2011
By: GSA Admin
Meeting Location - to be determined POC: Cevina Epps, GSA NCSS Delegate, cevina.evita84@gmail.com … [Read more...]
Roberto LG Lizama Golf Tournament
By: GSA Admin
The 13th Annual Roberto LG Lizama Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 2, 2011. This annual event helps to raise funds for the Guam Society of America Scholarship Program. As part of the tournament, the RLG Lizama Golf Committee is hosting the Guam Society of America and RLG Lizama Tournament Fiesta. Come out and … [Read more...]
NCSS Governing Board Meeting – April 2011
By: GSA Admin
Monthly NCSS Governing Board Meeting - Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Point of Contact: GSA NCSS Delegate: Cevina Epps (cevina.evita84@gmail.com) or Alternate Delegate: Mike Blas (gsainfo.guam@gmail.com) … [Read more...]
