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Welcome to the Guam Society of America. We are a non-profit, non-partisan social and civic organization open to individuals living and working in the Washington D.C. metro area who are connected to or who share a love for the island of Guam, it’s rich culture and welcoming people.
Whether you share a personal or professional connection to Guam or it’s people. Please join us in promoting the culture, traditions and language of the indigenous people of Guam (Chamorros) through a broad range of social and philanthropic events year-round.

2012 is the 60th Anniversary of the Guam Society.  First organized in 1952 when a group of Chamorros living in the Washington, D.C. metro area decided to form an organization to represent Guam in the Conference of States Societies, to promote friendly and cooperative relations between the various State and Territorial Societies in the District of Columbia, fostering educational, cultural and civic activities in the area and its surrounding communities.

The Guam Society of America has planned an active 60th year and members of the Society will be able to participate in a number of great events, such as:

  • Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball on Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • Participation in the 100th Cherry Blossom Festival Activities during 8-21 April timeframe.
  • General Membership Meetings – four meetings held during the calendar year, members present are eligible for a raffle drawing and prizes.
  • Summer Picnics – including the annual Memorial Day weekend and Liberation Picnic that allows for networking with other Chamorros and catching up with family and friends.
  • Roberto L.G. Lizama Memorial Classic Golf Tournament – held annually on the Friday of the Labor Day weekend - enjoy golf and traditional Chamorro Fiesta as part of the tournament.
  • Chamorro Night - celebrate the Chamorro culture during a dinner event filled with music, dancing, cultural displays and more.
  • Holiday Party – enjoy the holiday season with friends new and old and member children under 12 receive a special gift from a certain gentleman in Red and White who comes to ring in the holiday season each year.
  • Congressional events – network with and support our congregational representatives.
  • And much more – Enjoy membership discount prices for the certain paid events, receive email notification on all of the events listed above as well as highlights of membership happenings throughout the year.

For further information contact us at membership@guamsociety.org with comments or questions. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Annuals dues are; $15.00 per individual or $25.00 per family, $10.00 for students. Members of the Society are eligible for free or discounted rates, exclusive access to members-only events, and will receive our email updates. Membership dues directly support the Society events.