Chamorro Clubs and Organizations
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Northern California
Bay Area Women's Social Club (BAWSC)
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Officers 2007-2010
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President
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Dee P. Shallenberger (Sunnyvale)
(408) 730-2260
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Vice President
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Rose Farfan Pangelinan (Tracy)
(209) 833-2232
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Secretary
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Patti Dishong (Livermore)
(925) 449-5570
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Treasurer
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Cecilia Quinata Balajadia (Fremont)
(510) 794-0791
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Sgt. at Arms
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Diana Contreras (Sunnyvale)
(408) 738-1821
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Telephone Committee members
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Ruth Van Zuiden
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San Ramon
Dublin
Livermore
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Clem Duenas
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San Leandro
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Lynn Manalisay
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Fremont, Union City & Hayward
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Dot Rodriguez
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San Jose
Sunnyvale & SF
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Lillian Dimla
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Modesto
Tracy
Manteca
Stockton
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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.
Sacred Heart Organization of Hayward
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President :
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Kin Garrido (Milpitas)
(408) 719-8057-Home
(408) 674-5430-Cell
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Vice President:
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Evelyn
Collaco (San Ramon)
(925)
829-7760 - Home
(925)
413-5638 - Cell
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Secretary:
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Lucy Reyes (Hayward)
(510) 782-5958 - Home
(510) 701-5958 - Cell
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Treasurer:
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Ruth Rivera Van Zuiden (San Ramon)
(925) 829-7760 - Home
(925) 413-5639 - Cell
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Sgt. at Arms:
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Frank
Villagomez (Milpitas)
Barbara
Crisostomo
Ben Mabayag
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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)
SISSY SCHARFF - PRESIDENT
VAN SALAS - VICE-PRESIDENT
GENEVIEVE SANTOS - TREASURER
TANYA QUINTANILLA - SECRETARY
DARYL QUINTANILLA - SGT AT ARMS
Contact:
PO Box 1023
Yuba City, CA 95992
Website: http://www.yubasutterchamorroclub.org
Phone: 530-870-2675
St. Francis of Assisi Organization - Yona
(Located in the San Francisco Bay Area)
President: Lucy Reyes (510) 701-5958 (c)
dagwa@hotmail.com
Vice-President: Frank Concepcion
(916) 476-3907 (h)
dollko@comcast.net
Treasurer: Doris Ogo (707) 980-6621
deelore@comcast.net
Secretary: Liilian Romero (209) 474-2768 (h)
Sgt @ Arms: Bobbie Crisostomo
Coordinator: Alice Sablan (510)393-3808 (c)
alicesablan@comcast.net
Fiesta is celebrated every first Saturday of October at the All Saints
Catholic Church in Hayward, California.
WEBSITE: http://sfancorganization.ning.com/
Chamorro Golf Club of Northern California
Visit us at: www.chamorrogolfclubnorthernca.com
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: info chamorrogolf.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
East Bay Chamorro Club "Fiestan San Antonio de Padua"
Address:
P.O. Box 6483
El Sobrante, CA 94806
510-815-0112
President:
Jesse Munoz - munozjdk@eastbaychamorroclub.com
Vice President:
Sergio Salas - serjulsalas@eastbaychamorroclub.com
Treasurer:
John Cruz - lj@disneykelly.com
Secretary:
Antonio Chiguina Jr. - achiguina@eastbaychamorroclub.com
Sgt of Arms:
Peter Santos
Byron Munoz - byron@eastbaychamorroclub.com
Jesse Munoz
Jr.- munozjdk@yahoo.com
Mark Paulino
Glen Santos
Please visit our website for upcoming events and event photos at http://www.eastbaychamorroclub.com
Phone Contacts:
Antonio Castro Munoz
510-755-0094
Anna Sablan Munoz
510-815-0115
Chamorro Cultural Club of Sacramento (CCSS)
"Fiesta Santa Barbara"
2009-2010 Officers:
Priscilla Quichocho, President
(916) 494-3664
priscilla_quichocho@hotmail.com
Donna Niven Silvers, Vice President
Anya Jean Abille, Secretary
Florentina "Tang" Fejarang, Treasurer
Donald Niven & Tony Leon Guerrero, Sgt-At-Arms
Mailing Address:
Chamorro Cultural Club of Sacramento
P.O. Box 293175
Sacramento, CA 95829
Email Contact: chamorroccs@gmail.com
Guamanian Community Club of Sacramento (San Roke)
Guamanian Community Club of
Sacramento (GCCS)
P.O. Box 214
North Highlands, CA 95660
President: Lin Chargualaf; email: linandfrank@aol.com; (916) 348-0663/home;
(916) 813-6669/cell
Vice-President: Francis Carbullido; email: cpuguaking@aol.com; (916) 334-0577
Secretary: Angie Estrella; email: nissnjake09@yahoo.com; (916) 717-6582
Treasurer: Doris Concepcion; (916) 334-0435
Sgt.at Arms: Frank Bigler; email: f.bigler@comcast.net;(916) 865-4644
Hafa Adai Guam Club of Northern Solano County
(Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville)
Contact:
No Contact Info
United Chamorros 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: Joe Salas
925-212-5852
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:
Agat Social Club of California
P.O. Box 822
Lemon Grove, Ca 97946
President: Gloria Salas
(619) 470-0144
Vice Pres: Marcia Charfauros (619) 274-0069
Secretary: Sandee Charfauros (619) 288-2460
Treasurer: Andrea Santos (951) 894-7295
Board of Directors: Jim Carbullido, Tina San Nicolas,
Remedios Quintanilla, Melvin Durkee,
Connie Paulino, Victoria Rodriguez,
Irene Villagomez and Rose Lecias.
Sargent at Arms: Junior Marrion
Everyone and anyone can join us in the celebration of Santa
Rosa de Lima on August 14, 2010 in the Parish Hall at St. Rose of Lima 293
"H" St. Chula Vista, California 91910. Si Yuuse Maase. God Bless
You.
Barrigada San Roke Group of Southern California
The group hosts an Annual San Roke Fiesta - Check the Chamorro Calendar
for details.
Points of Contact:
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President
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Tom Guzman
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(619) 482-1627
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Vice-Pres
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Mae Guerrero
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(619) 267-2345
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Treasurer
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Patti Garcia
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(619) 476-8657
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Secretary
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Aundra "Andie" Del Mundo
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619-339-0339
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Food Chair
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Evelyn Blas
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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. Separate 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-Pres. -Dennis Cabrera,
Secretary-Rosie Pereda, Treasurer: Preci Flores, Sergeant-at-Arms - Ben
Tiai
Board of Directors Chairman: Suzanne Santos, Vice-Chairman: Lola Wusstig,
Member: Remy Cing, Mary Gomez
Website: www.cal-islanders2008.org
Yona-Saint Francis Fiesta Group of San Diego
Yona-Saint Francis Fiesta Group of San Diego .
The Fiesta is usually held at the Guam's Club every year in
October second Saturday .
Chairperson: Al Ogo (619)697-7232
Email: alfred.ogo@navy.mil
Tresurer: Roque Pangilinan
Secretary: Francis San Augustin
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, Inc. CHE'LU Inc.
Mission: CHELU, Inc. is dedicated to educating the Chamorro people and
the public in the preservation of our language, heritage and culture;
advocating to improve our population�s
health, wellness well-being; and creating, building and strengthening
self-sustainability within the Chamorro community.
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: rcamacho@cheluinc.org
Business Address:
334 Willie James Jones Ave.
San Diego, CA 92102-4840
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 742126 , San Diego , CA 92174-2126
Board of
Directors:
Acting Chair:
Greg Diaz
Secretary:
Janice Waller-Bouffiou
Treasurer:
JoJo Borja
Michael
Lujan Bevacqua, "Miget"
Thelma
Z. Hechanova
Lucy
L. Isaacson
Jess
Y. Quitugua
Ray
L.G. Sablan
Advisory Committee Members: Frances Benito, RN, Mario R. Borja, Joey B.
Cepeda, Sas Garrido, Jess Perez, Rose Treltas, RN, and Carlos P. Taitano.
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
asansocietygroupninoperdido@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
Secretary is: Jacinta Flores Scott
6330 Rhoades Ct.
San Diego, CA 92139
Email: blessjayscott@yahoo.com
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 - Board Member
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"
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Jesus Y. Quituqua
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Chairman Board of Director:
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San Diego, CA
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P.O. Box 740067
San Diego, CA 92174-0067
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A Brief history of the organization:
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1953
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The club was organized by a handful of Chamorros
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1954
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First Liberation celebrated and the first Queen crowned is
Norma Peterson
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1971
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The organization was incorporated IRC 501(c)4 "Social
Welfare Organization"
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1973
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The organization purchased a 2.4 acre site with a building
(The Club House)
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1995
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The organization erected an outdoor facility called
"The Pavilion"
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2004
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Celebrated 50th Annual Liberation
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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
2010-2012 officers for the Ventura County Hafa Adai Club:
Phone Number: 805-895-0825
David S. Anderson - President
Patty Chico - Vice President
Mona Leon Guererro - Treasurer
Brienda M. Diaz - Secretary
Rick Alcantara - Auditor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marian Arceo
Greg Gamboa
Vicky Leon Guerrero
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: Fred Blaz
Vice President: Antonio Lujan
Secretary: Rosie Blaz
Treasurer: Dorothy Rivera
PAO: Dan Camacho
PBO: Minna Ada
Sgt-At-Arms: Ely Sarrosa & Gene Aurelio.
Our Mailing Address is: Chamorro Association of Central; P.O. Box 5532;
Fort Hood, Tx 76544.
E-Mail- cact@guamislanders.com
Website- www.guamislanders.com
Guam Club of Florida
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President:
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Roy F. Duenas
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926 Vicksburg Street
Deltona, FL 32725
386-532-4932 (hm)
386-532-3449 (fax)
941-266-0651(cell)
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Vice President:
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Lina Marie Thornton (AKA Si Nene)
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5274 Camille Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32210
904-384-6944 (hm)
904-502-5834 (cell)
linamarievisionispricelss.org
(@wk)
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Secretary:
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Annie Torres
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5281 Heathwood Gable Terrace
Jacksonville,FL 32257
904-260-4199 (hm)
ankichaibellsouth.net
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Treasure:
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Charles Sheiry (AKA Chuck)
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2625 Fallbrook Dr.
Oveido, FL 32765
407-359-8185 (hm)
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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:
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Cheryl A. Quichocho
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President
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John Sablan
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Vice President
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Sylvia Pelekane
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Treasurer
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Pauline Lujan
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Secretary
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Roberto T. Maanao
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Publicity
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(360) 491-9118 Email: boblou49earthlink.net
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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
CNMI Association of Washington State
Formed Since 1992
President: Ed M. Sablan
(Lucy)253-223-6259
Vice President: Lorna A. Quitugua
(David) 253-376-1168
Secretary: Joyce Pangelinan
(Greg) 253-376-1964
Treasurer: Phil Soto
(Pres) 360-895-0988
SGT-At-Arms: Joe Toves
(Lou) 253-846-1605
Executive Director: Margaret Sablan
253-535-6763
Committees Chairperson: Remy Haro
253-538-7903
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.
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President: Davin Reyes 360-692-6437
Vice President: Manuel B. Flores 360-769-9777
Secretary: Lucita Flores-Alveranga 360-692-0183
Treasurer: David Day 360-471-6872
Sgt at Arm: Annie Delos Santos 360-871-0623
Sgt At Arm: Cecilia Guzman 360-479-5835
Board Of Trustee
Chair Person: Paul Young 360-792-0976
Vice Chair: Dorothy Reyes 360-692-6437
Secretary: Manny A. Flores 360-874-0565
Member: Dorothy Mae Frank 360-769-9555
Member: Mercie Jesus 360-876-1174
Member: Rosita Rowen 360-373-5121
Parliamentarian: Manuel B. Flores 360-769-9777
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Marianas Club of Seattle University
Marianas
Tao Tao Tano Club
We the students of
the Marianas Taotao Tano Club of Seattle University recognize the
importance of preserving, celebrating, and sharing cultural identity.
Taotao Tano (people of the land) reflects our pride and commitment to our
culture and our islands, to serve and give back to the land from which we
come. It is the mission of this organization to uphold these values not
only in the Mariana Islands but here in the Seattle Community. In doing so,
we strive to create a family--a home away from home. "Man metgot hit
na taotao sa' man metgot hit na familia." We are a strong people
because we are a strong family.
Chamorro Golf club of Washington State
Mariano(Roy)Leon-Guerrero- President; Contact number 253-964-4859
Louie Maguadog- Vice President; Contact number 253-228-1832
Raymond Ogo- Secretary; Contact number 253-590-7496
James Aguigui- Treasurer; Contact number 253-224-0481
Joe Camacho- Tournament Director; Contact number 360-259-2144
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
FAMOKSAIYAN
"Famoksaiyan" translates to either "the place or time of
nurturing" or "the time to paddle forward and move ahead."
We are a grassroots network of activists, scholars, students, community
leaders and artists who seek to push a progressive political, economic and
social agenda for Chamorros and their communities at the local, national
and international levels, through the promotion of the work of
decolonization and cultural/historical revitalization in their politics,
creative endeavors and everyday interactions.
Famoksaiyan has organized several national conferences in San Diego and
San Francisco, organized multiple delegations of Chamorros who have
traveled to the United Nations to testify on the current status of Guam,
and in 2009 won the Agape Peace prize.
For more information: http://famoksaiyan.blogspot.com
For more information on the issues that Famoksaiyan is working on: http://decolonizeguam.blogspot.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
Saipan Tinian Student Association of Central California &
Phoenix, Arizona/Relocation Program from the CNMI to California.
The purpose of this organization is to promoe the education and practice of
lobbying elected officials on issues deemed important by the membership.
Empower our members by showing them how to use their power. Learn how to
lobby and see how our members can effect decision makers in the CNMI. Know
our legislative processes, and communicate with our elected officials each
quarter. To encourage political awareness and civic responsibility for our
members. Support candidates during the CNMI Elections, who will make
changes within our government. To encourage and support our members to run
for public office in the CNMI in the future to come. Volunteer, donate, to
the homeless shelters in Stockton, California each quarter. Donate school
supplies to one elementary school in Mariana Islands & the Phillipines
each school year. Sponsor one individual from the CNMI each year, to
migrate to California for economic or educational purposes. This is a
political motivated Student As!
sociation & Citizens of the CNMI.
For Consideration for the Relocation Program from the CNMI to California,
contact Mr. Jun Castro(President) or Lillian Castro Psy.D(Vice-President)
at saipantinianstudentassociation@yahoo.com for further instructions. An
Airline ticket will be provided from Saipan to San Francisco. Housing,
lodging, computer, internet, transportation to & from school and food
will be provided for one year. The Receipient has to follow the guidelines
of the organization or the benefits will be withdrawn. The organization's
main mission is self-improvement in education or for economic improvement,
we will not tolerate self-destruction in drugs or alcohol. Underprivileged
individuals only and no exception.
501c4 Non-Profit Organization classification in progress.
GINEN I HILA' I MAGA'TAOTAO SIHA (From the Tongues of the Noble People)
is a storytelling organization that tells the history, traditions, myths,
legends and pastimes of the CHamoru people in a storytelling form that has
brought the group to the 9th Festival of the Pacific Arts in the Republic
of Palau as well as the recent 10th Fesival held in American Samoa. The
group is now preparing to participate in the 11th Festival scheduled for
the Solomon Island. Guam will also host the 12th Festival in 2016. The
group meets every 1st and third Thursdays of the month at the University of
Guam's Humanities and Social Sciences Building, 1st floor, room HSS101.
Additional information can be gotten from the group's website: http://ginenihila.googlepages.com/
Members include:
Beverly Ann Borja Afalle, president
Patricia Ann Quichocho, vice-president
Selina Onedera-Salas, secretary
Lourdes A. Benavente, treasurer
Charissa Lynn Aguon, member
Felix Crisostomo Benavente, member
Elizabeth "Bicbic" Terlaje Cruz, member
Peter Jon "Makahna" Duenas, member
Peter R. Onedera, member
Rosa Salas Palomo, member
Annie Babauta Pineda, member
Anthony "Malia" Ramirez, member
Emily Guerrero Sablan, member
Vincent John Leon Guerrero Salas, member
Dallas Taijeron, member
Victor Tuquero, member
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