Chamorro Clubs and Organizations

If your group is not listed here, please contact us with "all the particulars" and we'll add it.

 

Northern California


Bay Area Women's Social Club (BAWSC)

Officers 2007-2010
 
President     Dee P. Shallenberger (Sunnyvale)
(408) 730-2260
 
Vice President     Rose Farfan Pangelinan (Tracy)
(209) 833-2232
 
Secretary     Patti Dishong (Livermore)
(925) 449-5570
 
Treasurer     Cecilia Quinata Balajadia (Fremont)
(510) 794-0791
 
Sgt. at Arms     Diana Contreras (Sunnyvale)

(408) 738-1821

 
Telephone Committee members
 
Ruth Van Zuiden     San Ramon
Dublin
Livermore
 
Clem Duenas     San Leandro
 
Lynn Manalisay     Fremont, Union City & Hayward
 
Dot Rodriguez     San Jose
Sunnyvale & SF
 
Lillian Dimla     Modesto
Tracy
Manteca
Stockton

The club was started in 1977. The annual St. Joseph Promesa celebration is held in March (March 19 or the Saturday before if March 19 is a weekday) at Our Lady of Peace Church in Santa Clara.


East Bay Chamorro Club "Fiestan San Antonio de Padua"

Address:

P.O. Box 6483
San Pablo, CA 94806
510-815-0112

2005-2006 Officers:

President:
Jesse Munoz - munozjdkeastbaychamorroclub.com

Vice President:
Sergio Salas - serjulsalaseastbaychamorroclub.com

Treasurer:
Norma Jean Munoz Taijeron - normajeaneastbaychamorroclub.com

Secretary:
Antonio Chiguina Jr. - achiguinaeastbaychamorroclub.com

Sgt of Arms:
Frank Guzman - fguzmaneastbaychamorroclub.com
Mack Martinez - mac8liseastbaychamorroclub.com
Byron Munoz - byroneastbaychamorroclub.com
Thomas Santos - Thomaseastbaychamorroclub.com

Please visit our website for upcoming events and event photos at http://www.eastbaychamorroclub.com

Phone Contacts:

Norma Jean Munoz
510-815-0112

Antonio Castro Munoz
510-755-0094

Anna Sablan Munoz
510-815-0115


Sacred Heart Organization of Hayward

President : Kin Garrido (Milpitas)
(408) 719-8057-Home
(408) 674-5430-Cell
Vice President:

Evelyn Collaco (San Ramon)

(925) 829-7760 - Home

(925) 413-5638 - Cell

Secretary: Lucy Reyes (Hayward)
(510) 782-5958 - Home
(510) 701-5958 - Cell
Treasurer: Ruth Rivera Van Zuiden (San Ramon)
(925) 829-7760 - Home
(925) 413-5639 - Cell
Sgt. at Arms:

Frank Villagomez (Milpitas)

Barbara Crisostomo

Ben Mabayag

Sacred Heart Mass/Procession Festival is held the last Sunday every June at Saint Bede's Catholic Church in Hayward, CA


Yuba Sutter Chamorro Club

(Yuba City is located approx 45 miles north of Sacramento)

President: Charlotte Roberto
Vice President: Alvin Fejeran
Treasurer: Sissy Scharff
Secretary: Jennifer Calvo
Sgt. at Arms: Van Salas

Contact:
PO Box 1023
Yuba City, CA 95992

Website: http://www.yubasutterchamorroclub.org
Phone: 530-415-8035


St. Francis of Assisi Organization - Yona

(Located in the San Francisco Bay Area)

President:Remy C. TaijeronH-(510) 207 7369
C-(510)207-7369
Vice President:Frank ConcepcionH-(831) 663-5814
C-(408) 750-4681
Treasurer:Dolores (Dee) Cruz(707) 704-7663
cruz.doloresgmail.com
Secretary:Lucy Taitague ReyesH-(510) 782 5958
C-(408)571-9444
Sgt. at Arms:Barbara Crisostomo(916) 424-1631
Coordinator:Alice SablanH- (510) 393-3808
C-(510)393-3803
Asst. Coordinator:

Our fiesta is the first Saturday of October.


Chamorro Golf Club of Northern California

Contact: Dennis Rivera
sinajana1aol.com

San Jose/Bay Area...looking to recruit members (novice to advanced). Weekly golf outings; monthly tournaments. CGCNC pioneered "Hafa Adai Classic" held yearly, during 4th of July week and hosted by various Chamorro Golf Club organizations through California and Washington.

President: Tony Rosario
Vice President: Henry Garrido
Secretary: Dennis Rivera (interim)
Treasurer: Ron Aguirre
Tournament Director: Terri Rosario
Founder: Segundo Unpingco
Major Tournaments Sponsor: Hafa Adai Classic (and hosted by various Chamorro Golf Clubs through California and Washington.

Para Golf Club (San Francisco Bay Area)

Para Golf Club is always looking for members. If you live in the Bay Area and would like to join us for some fun and a little golf, then please give us a call. We conduct monthly golf outings and two major annual tournaments.

Para Golf Club hosts two long running annual golf tournaments, the Chamorro Open in Reno, NV and the Para Golf Club Turkey Shoot in Manteca, CA. Please contact us for details.

Contact info:

Web site: http://www.chamorrogolf.com/
Email: infochamorrogolf.com
Phone: (510)887-4070

Para Golf Club Officers:

John O. Taisague
President/Director
Tournament Director

Carlos Sablan
Vice President/Director

Thomas T. Pangelinan
Treasurer/Director

Bernie S. Pangelinan
Secretary/Coordinator

Diego M. Hammett
NCGA/Handicap Director


Chamorro Cultural Club of Sacramento (CCSS)
"Fiesta Santa Barbara"

2007-2008 Officers:

Jesse Sablan Cruz, President
jessescruz@hotmail.com

Norma Perez Abille, Vice President
abillehut@yahoo.com

Linda A.L. Perez, Secretary
islander4god@yahoo.com

Geri Perez Leon Guerrero, Treasurer
gaguchamoru@yahoo.com

Jaeson McKissack, Sgt-At-Arms

Mailing Address:
Chamorro Cultural Club of Sacramento
P.O. Box 293175
Sacramento, CA 95829

Visit our website for all of our upcoming events: http://www.guamcccs.com


Guamanian Community Club of Sacramento (San Roke)

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 214
North Highlands, CA 95660
Fax: (916) 348-6786

Officers:

President:
Bill Iglesias
(916) 681-5423 Home
(916) 425-9636 Cell

Vice President:
Lin D. Chargualaf
(916) 348-0663 Home
(916) 813-6669 Cell
linandfrankaol.com

Secretary:
Frances Bigler
(916) 349-1525

Treasurer:
Doris Concepcion
(916) 334-0435

Sgt. at Arms
Frank Bigler
(916) 349-1525


Hafa Adai Guam Club of Northern Solano County
(Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville)

Contact:
No Contact Info


United Chamorro of America - Vallejo, California

This organization was first organized in 1991 at Kanton Tasi nightclub in Vallejo. After the base closures in Northern California the majority of the members were transferred out. Now, the club is being reactivated.

Club goals include:

  • Helping and supporting the sick
  • Establishing a fund for Chamorros in California and Hawaii on medical referral
  • Sponsoring activities for Chamorro seniors and children
  • Securing a building for cultural education and events
  • Reorganizing the Santa Rita Fiesta, and Santa Marian Camarin Fiesta

Contact: Tony Santos
707 372-4800


Guam Social Club of Vallejo

Contact: Tony or Terrye Alig
306 Durham Ct.
Benicia, CA 94510
707 746-7778


SANTA MARIAN KAMALIN ORGANIZATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (SMKO)

Officers 2007-2010

President ............ Mary Taitague Rex (Hayward, CA)
(510) 786-1939

Vice President ....... Henry Garrido (Yuba City, CA)
(916) 674-4777

Secretary ............ Evelyn Collaco (San Ramon, CA)
(925) 413-5638

Treasurer ............ Ruth Rivera Van Zuiden (San Ramon, CA)
(925) 413-5639

Sgt at Arms .......... Barbara Crisostimo (Sacramento, CA)
(916) 424-1631
Connie Achaigua (Hayward, CA)
(510) 785-5277

Church Liaison ....... Jonathan Diaz (Redwood City, CA)
(510) 415-7998
Peter Salas (Fremont, CA)
(510) 305-5428

Events Co-Ordinators . Alice Sablan (Manteca, CA)
(209) 824-6069
Lucy Taitague Reyes (Hayward,CA)
(510) 782-5958

Santa Marian Kamalin mass, procession & fiesta is held on December 8th (or the Saturday after the 8th if the 8th falls on a weekday) at All Saints Catholic Church, 2284 2nd Street, Hayward, CA.

 

Southern California


Agat Social Club of California

Contact:
P.O. Box 740449
San Diego, CA 92174-0449
619 266-1938

President: Joseph Sablan Borja (619) 325-9544

Vice-President: Lou Nauta Jesus (619) 460-1162

Treasurer: Mary Salas Preuss (619) 434-1337

Secretary: Bernadette Terlaje Aguon (619) 262-0070

Thanks to Lupe Catro Rabon for all the years as President, Santa Rosa has blessed this club with new Officers that have the energy and stamina to keep this organization moving forward.

If you are from Agat, give us a call and we'll add you in. If you're Chamorro, Guamanian or Haole membership is open to young and old.

Agat's Santa Rosa Fiesta is on August 19, 2006 at the La Mesa Coumunity Center. Mass starts a 3pm. Mark your calendars. Hope to see your there.


Barrigada San Roke Group of Southern California

The group hosts an Annual San Roke Fiesta - Check the Chamorro Calendar for details. The 2006 San Roke Fiesta is scheduled for August 26.

Points of Contact:

President Tom Guzman (619) 482-1627
Vice-Pres Mae Guerrero (619) 267-2345
Treasurer Patti Garcia (619) 476-8657
Secretary Lee Blas (858) 292-4227
Food Chair Evelyn Blas (619) 263-6517

CNMI Club in Orange County California

Contact:Frank Villanueva
14 Cloudcrest
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone:949-874-0895
Email: frankvcpahotmail.com


Guamanian Club of 29 Palms, California

Contact: Sam Guerrero
760-367-9390
Samnlee95msn.com
s.guerreronhtp.med.navy.mil
or
Rick Santiago
760-367-5726

We the Guamanians and Islanders here in 29 PALMS CALIFORNIA will be celebrating "Easter" and "Guam Liberation" each year. If you or family and friends would like to attend please call the people above for schedules. We are also looking for members, no-charge at all.


Cal-islanders Humanitarian Association (CIHA)

Cal-Islanders Humanitarian Association is non-profit Charitable organization, providing assistances to the Guam Medical Referrals referred to Los Angeles/Orange County medical facilities. Established since April,1994.
CIHA's assistance is voluntary. Separated entity from the Guam Medical Referral Office at Los Angeles. Sponsored two annual raffle fund raisers. April & Sept.

Founder: Preciosa (Perci) Flores,

2008 elected officers, President: Joe Cruz, Vice-President: Fred Garcia, Secretary: Richard Calvo, Treasurer: Preci Flores Sargeant-at arms: Greg Cing

Board of Directors Chairman: Suzanne Santos, Vice-Chairman: Lola Wusstig, Member: Remy Cing, Mary Gomez

Website: www.cal-islanders2008@yahoo.com


Yona-Saint Francis Fiesta Group of San Diego

The Yona-Saint Francis Fiesta Group of San Diego celebrated its 25th Annual Saint Francis of Assisi Fiesta at the Sons & Daughters of Guam Club on October 8th, 2005. Our Fiesta in 2007 is on October 13 @4PM.  Location will be at the Son's & Daughters of Guam Club, 334 Willie James Jones Ave., San Diego  CA 92102.

Chairperson: John M. Quichocho
jquichochosan.rr.com
(619) 697-9078
Treasurer: Roque Pangelinan
Secretary: Frances San Agustin

Mailing address:

303 Bowie Street
San Diego, CA 92114


Merizo Guam Club of California

Contact: Tom Lujan
3689 Weeping Willow Road
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 760 439-9207
Email: tmlujancox.net


Kutturan Chamoru Performers

The award-winning Kutturan Chamoru Performers (KCP) represent the indigenous Pacific Islanders of the Northern Marianas Islands in Micronesia.


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"We believe in the preservation of the Chamoru culture and strive to pass on the stories, legends, and dances of our ancestors to the present and coming generations. Under the direction of Heidi Chargualaf Quenga, Joey Atoigue Quenga, and Clarissa Evangelista Mantanona, KCP is comprised of 40-45 community volunteers of Chamoru and non-Chamoru decent based in Long Beach, Ca. The ages of our performers range from 5-40+. The group has been in existence for over 11 years and we thank our founder Regina Atoigue Quenga and our beloved past director Glenn Taitano Bernardo for their courage and love to start a legacy such as KCP. We have performed all over California from San Francisco to San Diego, Las Vegas, Nevada, Washington DC, and Guam for various Pacific Island celebrations, scholarship fundraisers, and competitions. Let us make your celebration extra special!! For more information on our group, classes, and services, please call (562) 972-0969!! Dunkalu na si yu.us ma.ase!"

Contact: Heidi Quenga
Email: Hqguamdivayahoo.com
Phone: (562) 972-0969


Chamorro Hands in Education Links Unity (CHELU) Inc.


Left-right: Randy Camacho, Greg Diaz, Martha Hara Quichocho, Janice Waller-Bouffiou, Larry Howard

Mission: CHELU Inc. is dedicated to the promotion, public awareness, and preservation of the Chamorro culture, heritage, and the well-being of the people of the Mariana Islands. We will accomplish this through education, advocacy, and alliances with other ethnic organizations.

CHELU Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Public Charitable Nonprofit Organization.

Web Site: http://www.cheluinc.org

Contact: Randy Camacho - Executive Director
Phone: (619) 262-5700
Fax: (619) 262-5701 Email: sdccccox.net

Business Address:
334 Willie James Jones Ave.
San Diego, CA 92102-4840

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 740067
San Diego, CA 92174-0067

Board of Directors:

Chairperson: Larry Howard
Vice-Chairperson: Greg Diaz
Secretary: Janice Waller-Bouffiou
Treasurer: Martha Hara Quichocho
Executive Director: Randy Camacho

Other Board Members: Ramon L.G. Sablan, Jesus Quitugua, Daniel Perez, Jessy Benavente, Lucy Isaacson, Michael Lujan Bevacqua and Thelma Hechanova

Advisory Committee Members: Dori Salas Howard, John Benavente, Mario Borja, and Annabelle Cruz, MSW


Nino Perdido - Sagrada Familia Society of San Diego

Asan Society Group celebrates Nino Perdido-Sagrada Familia every year in January (either 2nd or 3rd weekend of the month) depending on the availability of the Community Recreation Center in Temecula, CA.

Our Mailing Address is:

Asan Society Group
Nino Perdido-Sagrada Familia
33539 Blue Water Way
Temecula, CA 92592
asansocietygroup@yahoo.com

Bernie Sablan Toves Iseman
President
(619)322-3326 Cell
bernie3147@yahoo.com

Evelyn Toves Fejeran
Vice President
(619) 729-0744 Cell
evelynfejeran@dfas.mil

Evelyn Quintanilla Cruz
Secretary
(408) 250-8490 Cell
abbyquint72@yahoo.com

Iseman/Fejeran
Treasurer
(951) 303-3018 Home

Tony Fejeran
(619) 479-3106 Home
Art Fejerang
(760) 221-7564 Cell
Sargent-At-Arms

Jacinta Flores Scott
Youth Coordinator
(619) 931-4868 Cell

See the Chamorro Calendar for details.


PICA: Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association

Contact: (Secretary) Shirley "Aunty Babe" Kamaile Clayton
510-372-6431; FAX: 510-335-0415
Web Site:www.pica-org.org/

The Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association was formed in 1995 as an umbrella organization, to meet the common needs of all Pacific islanders in northern California. It is comprised of many interested volunteers and members of numerous clubs rooted in the wide range of interests including outrigger canoes, music, dance, language, history, folk arts, foods, athletics, etc.


Pacific Islander Festival Association - San Diego, CA
Contact: Brian Cruz - President
PO BOX 86046, San Diego, CA 92138
website: www.pifasandiego.com
email: bcruz@pifasandiego.com

PIFA organizates the annual Pacific Islander Festival in San Diego. Check their website for details of this and other PIFA events.


Sinajana-St. Jude Fiesta Organization

The Sinajana-St. Jude Fiesta Organization of San Diego has been existence since 1985. Our main purpose is to have our annual novenas and fiesta in honor of our village patron saint. Our core group was founded by some transplanted villagers who made roots in the San Diego area and wanted to recreate our annual island celebrations in our new hometown.

Contact: Carl Perez Hara
Email: mach7007pacbell.net
Phone: 858-569-7007


Sons and Daughters of Guam Club, Inc.

Mission statement: "Dedicated to Preservation of the Chamorro Culture"

Contact:     Marte Hara Quichocho tsdeditor@yahoo.com
 
Current President:     Jesus Y. Quituqua
 
Chairman Board of Director:    
 
Business Address:     334 Willie James Jones Ave.
San Diego, CA
 
Mailing Address:     P.O. Box 740067
San Diego, CA 92174-0067
 
Phone:     619 264-1226

A Brief history of the organization:

1953     The club was organized by a handful of Chamorros
 
1954     First Liberation celebrated and the first Queen crowned is Norma Peterson
 
1971     The organization was incorporated IRC 501(c)4 "Social Welfare Organization"
 
1973     The organization purchased a 2.4 acre site with a building (The Club House)
 
1995     The organization erected an outdoor facility called "The Pavilion"
 
2004     Celebrated 50th Annual Liberation

Todo Fino Golf Club of Southern California

Contact: John Combado
jcombado54@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 310-532-7900

Los Angeles - South Bay area, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino all the way to Barstow and Victorville area, looking to recruit members. We have weekly golf outings and monthly tournaments. Presently, there are six different Chamorro Golf Clubs that alternate each year hosting the prestigious "Hafa Adai Golf Classic", during 4th of July week.

President: John Combado
VP: RC Combado

 

Other States


Chamorro Club at the University of Hawaii

Contact: Chris Biolchino
Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/chamorroclub/
E-mail address: chamorrohawaii.edu


Marianas Club of Chaminade University

Website: http://www.marianasclub.com
E-mail address: marianasclubyahoo.com
Address: 3140 Waialae Avenue
c/o Student Activities
Honolulu, HI 96816

Chamorro Association of Central Texas

President: Robert Quichocho
Vice President: Fred Blas
Secretary: Rosie Blas
Treasurer: Leah Mantanona
Public Affairs: Chai Meno
Property Book: Mina Ada

For Info Contact: Leah Mantanona (254) 539-9345

E-Mail- cact@guamislanders.com 

Website- www.guamislanders.com


Guam Club of Florida

President:     Roy F. Duenas     926 Vicksburg Street
Deltona, FL 32725
386-532-4932 (hm)
386-532-3449 (fax)
941-266-0651(cell)
Vice President:     Lina Marie Thornton (AKA Si Nene)     5274 Camille Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32210
904-384-6944 (hm)
904-502-5834 (cell)
linamarievisionispricelss.org (@wk)
Secretary:     Annie Torres     5281 Heathwood Gable Terrace
Jacksonville,FL 32257
904-260-4199 (hm)
ankichaibellsouth.net
Treasure:     Charles Sheiry (AKA Chuck)     2625 Fallbrook Dr.
Oveido, FL 32765
407-359-8185 (hm)

Grupun Minagof of the State of Washington for the Marianas Group

The organization was formed since December 1999.

Staff and Contacts:

President: Jose S.N. Crisostomo , (253)846-8588

Vice-President: John S.P. Lizama , (253)539-4102

Secretary: Jaime Eligio, (253)845-4277

Treasurer: Jesse Crisostomo , (253)847-3915

Sgt-At-Arms: Peter B. Duenas , (253)538-0514

Board of Directors/Scholarship Committee:

  • Chairman: Louie Q. Maguadog , (253)983-9144
  • PIO/Member: none appointed at this time
  • Members: John Cruz
  • Members: Eddie Naputi
  • Members: Norman Ruediger

The Guam Club of the State of Washington

"To provide emergency assistance, counsel and service to members and their dependents".

"To preserve, protect, defend and promote the traditions and the advancement ot the Chamorro culture and heritage".

"To unify the community of Guamanians residing in the State of Washington in the pursuit of these goals and other worthy causes".

Officers for the term 2000-2001 years:

Cheryl A. Quichocho President  
John Sablan Vice President  
Sylvia Pelekane Treasurer  
Pauline Lujan Secretary
Roberto T. Maanao Publicity (360) 491-9118 Email: boblou49earthlink.net

Annual Events are the Guam Liberation Dinner Dance in July and the Christmas Party held in early December.

COME JOIN US, BE A MEMBER!!, CALL ANY OFFICER FOR MORE INFO


Guam Society of America, INC.

Contact:
National Capital Station
P.O. Box 1515
Washington, D.C. 20013-1515
www.guamsociety.org


Guamanian Club of Bremerton, Washington & Vicinity

The Guamanian Club of Bremerton & Vicinity is a non-profit and non-political organization. Its basic purposes are for closer communication, association and relationship among Chamorro families within the Kitsap county communities and surrounding areas.

Major Chamorro Function: Annual Guam Liberation Day Celebration & Liberation Day Rememberance Mass.

Officer's Roster for Calendar year 2005 to 2007:
 
PresidentManuel A. Flores(360)874-0565
Vice-PresidentManuel B. Flores(360)769-9777
SecretaryLucita Flores-Alveranga(360)693-0813
TreasurerCarmelita D. Rosalin(360)895-1893
Sgt-At-ArmsAnne Delos Santos(360)871-0623
Sgt-At-ArmsVicente Quinene(360)895-1140
 
Board of Trustees:
 
ChairpersonDorothy T. Reges(360)792-6437
Vice-ChairmanSylvia S. Barefield(360)895-8263
MemberCecilia Guzman(360)917-0127
MemberRosita Rowen(360)373-5121
MemberMercie Jesus(360)876-1174
MemberFlorence D. Rosalin(360)895-1893

Parliamentarian:  Manny A. Flores, (360)874-0565


Marianas Club of Seattle University

Contact: Lindbergh Matillano
Seattle University
900 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98104
Email: lindmseattleu.edu
Web Site:www.seattleu.edu/~lindm/marianas

We the students of the Marianas Club of Seattle University recognize the need for our identity. We are proud of our culture and our islands. Through this organization we can better serve our fellow students of the Marianas Islands in an enviroment extremely different from home. Family is our core value. As one, we can better serve as useful members in our Seattle University community. "Uno no Familia." We are ONE family.


Chamorro Golf club of Washington State

Norbert Flawau- President; Contact number 253-536-0792
Louie Maguadog- Vice President; contact number 253-228-1832
Secretary- Ray Ogo; contact number 253-590-7496
Treasurer- Richard Carandang; contact number 360-701-7752
Sergeant-At-Arm- James Aguigui; contact number 253-224-0481
Tournament Director- Ed Sablan; contact number 253-223-6259


Mariana Islands Association (Oregon)

Contact: Maria Huan
P.O. Box 230711
Portland, OR 97281-0711
503 241-9973


National Organization of Pacific Islanders in America

Contacts: Teresita Guevara Smith - Deputy Director
Maria Teehan - Acting Executive Director
Mr. Celestin J. Aguigui

P.O. Box 70167
Southwest Station
Washington, D.C. 20024
www.nopia.us

NOPIA is a tax-exempt, non-partisan, non-profit organization founded on April 9, 2001 in Washington D.C. by native Pacific Islander Americans and supporters to provide a unified voice to the needs and interests of Pacific Islander Americans

NOPIA is committed to advocating Pacific Islander Americans. causes by providing a strong, clear voice at the national level. NOPIA is dedicated to ensuring the protection of rights and fair treatment of all Pacific Islander Americans through legislative and policy initiatives at all levels of government. NOPIA aims to advance the quality of life of nearly a million Pacific Islander Americans by articulating their unique needs and concerns, promoting their active participation in civic and national matters, promoting their various cultural heritages and eliminating preconceptions and bias. Having a national office based our nations. capital, NOPIA has an effective vantage point for monitoring legislation and policy issues relative to Pacific Islander Americans as well as building national support by forming alliances and working in coalition with national and international organizations.

 

Mariana Islands


"POKSAI CHamorro" of Marianas High School - Saipan

POKSAI CHamorro means raised as a CHamorro but in our terms it all means P-Protehi O-Onra K-Kutturan S-Saipan A-Ataha I-Inasan CHamorro... by all means to protect and honor the culture of Saipan and to help prevent the current washing away of the culture of the CHamorro.

The POLKSAI CHamorro Club is a school-based student club founded in 2004. It is aimed at promoting the preservation of the CHamorro culture, most especially the language. This is a different angle compared to other existing groups who are more focused into the dances or arts.

The club's main goal is the creation and promotion of programs and activities aimed at the preservation of the CHamorro Language. The Club participates annually in the CHamorro Language Competition sponsored by the University of Guam. Last year, the Club took 3 gold medals and 2 silver medals in the 5 areas of competition in Guam. This year we will once again be participating in the Guam event.

Other activities held by the Club are; cultural sports competition at school, Christmas Caroling, singing CHamorro songs, to the Man'amko, the sick, the youth, and the incarcerated, the production of children's short story books, the translations and composing of numerous poems and short skits/dialogues, and assisting in the Elementary Level CHamorro Language competition on island.

Our main objective for 2006 is in the production of a children's television program in CHamorro to be aired locally. These are just some of what the Club does and aims to do.

President: Kimberly Anne Sablan Indalecio
Vice President: Naomi Sablan
Secretary: Josephine Agulto
Treasurer: Roland Tudela
STUCO Rep: Joshua "Fubu" Aguon
Historian/Parlimentarian: Brian Salas
Advisor: Ms. Y. Taisacan

Contacts:
Lumi Bermudes
Founder and Advisor
polksai_70yahoo.com
Kimberly Indalecio
kimmyanne_2006hotmail.com
670-285-4147

Club Members:
Ramon Agulto, Stephanie Blas, Doreen Castro, Jean Castro Darrell Duenas, Darcie Duenas, Benjamin Magofna, Michelle Nakazato, John Pangelinan, Abraham Reyes, Luis Reyes, Ben Rios, Alex Sablan, Daniel Salas, Tasha Santos, Timothy Torwal, Jadine Tudela, Jocelyn Tudela, Jesse Villagomez, Nadine Villagomez, Nina Aldan, Sheryl Hocog, Audrey Ann Ogo, Remy Villagomez, April Flores, Chelsey Torres, Juanette Villagomez, Eden Ruak, Joshua Duenas, Brian De Leon Guerrero, Savanna Santos, Esperlyn Castro, Leilani Cepeda, Agnes Aldan, Georgia Borja, Nerissa Aguon, Michelle Avila


The Chamoru Cultural Development and Research Institute (C.C.D.R.I.)

CCDRI is a non-profit, humanitarian organization which promotes and provides assistance to native Chamoru cultural programs that enrich and empower Guam's people and their life ways through expanded social, political and economic opportunities.

Contact:
CHAMORU CULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT AND
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
GMF - P.O. Box 24295
Tel.: (671) 477-0638
Barrigada, GUAM 96921
Email: trinittnetpci.com


Hafa Adai Toastmasters

Contact: Captain John Heslin
Consolidated Club on Anderson AFB
(671) 366-1424
Email: heslinjhq13af.andersen.af.mil

The Hafa Adai Toastmasters meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am. These meetings are held in the Consolidated Club on Anderson AFB. All are welcome to attend meetings at one or both of the locations. For permission to enter Anderson Air Force Base, call Captain John Heslin at (671) 366-1424 or email him at heslinjhq13af.andersen.af.mil.


Guam Humanities Council

Contact: Kimberlee Kihleng
Executive Director
kimberleeguamhumanitiescouncil.org
Phone: 671-472-4460/1/4 111 Chalan Santo Papa, Suite 711
Hagatna, GU 96931

The Guam Humanities Council - Resource Center provides resources for those interested in conducting humanities programming in their communities. In order to ensure that quality humanities programs are made available to the public, products created or developed in the grant program are made available to the general public through the Resource Center. Functioning like a lending library, materials such as books, discussion guides, videos and traveling exhibits are available.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website:

http://www.guamhumanitiescouncil.org

 
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