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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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Event: 2011 Guam Society of America Chamorro Night Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 6:30pm - 11pm Location: Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, 7701 Armistead Road, Lorton, VA 22079-1914 Attire: Island Wear The Guam Society of America invites you to celebrate it's annual Chamorro Night event at the Lorton Volunteer Fire … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
The 3rd General Membership Meeting for 2011 will be held on Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at the home of Maria Pangelinan, in Montclair, Virginia. Please see the attached flyer the details. Flyer: MembershipMtg13Aug2011 If you have not renewed your 2011 membership or are new to the area, to please join online or by sending in the … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
GSA Members, Family and Friends, You are cordially invited to attend the Fiestan San Juan Bautista at the residence of Danny and Teresita Guevara Smith on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 3pm-10pm. Danny and Terri Smith's Residence: 7911 Station Drive (Ordot Village Estate), Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 - contact number: 301.627.7940). … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
2012 Guam Society of America Cherry Blossom Princess - Mariana Cruz GSA ticket prices: $40* - Individual (Member) $60* - Individual (Non-Member) $25 - Children 4-12 [add_to_cart=1] *Includes one photo (choice of couple or individual photo - additional photos may be purchased) ; also includes 1 raffle ticket for door prizes Mariana … [Read more...]
