Friday, June 28, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
A Message from PIBBA International President Onedera
Håfa Adai PIBBA Family:
As you are gearing up to come to Guam for our 32nd Annual PIBBA International Conference, please be notified of the following matters:
1. EVERYONE will be participating in the float and march at the 69th Annual Liberation Day parade along Marine Drive.
2. Everyone must report to Adelup, our meeting place, by 7am, Sunday morning, July 21, 2013.
3. Each country, through the president of the respective chapters must bring state or country flags (3feet by 5 feet, or 4 feet by 6 feet) that will be fastened on to flag poles and will lead your respective chapters in the marching unit before our float.
4. Our theme for the Liberation Day Parade is STORIES OF FAITH AND COURAGE. For the theme, we have decided that each PIBBA family chapters from the islands must choose one famous or well-known legend/story and it must be depicted on top of the float in costume and characterization. Each country may have up to two (2) individuals to portray this particular feature. So, whomever is the designee, please prepare by bringing your costumes and a short write-up of what the legend or story is about. Each president must e-mail me at peteronedera@gmail.comwith the name of the legend and the name of the person/people who will portray these characters.
5. Please designate a member to carry the state/country flag and another member to carry the PIBBA flag that will be provided for each PIBBA chapter. Again, from the presidents, I need to have these names.
6. Please wear a plain white t-shirt to wear underneath the PIBBA t-shirt that will be provided for you. Each person will also be provided a PIBBA umbrella. It is recommended that good, comfortable walking shoes and good, comfortable clothing be worn. Dresses and thick or jean slacks will be extremely hot on the mile and a half parade route. Likewise with slippers, yore' and high heels are not recommended. Bring sun screen, too. Elderly members will be riding on the float. Drinking water will be provided along the parade route.
7. Do not forget silent auction items to be a part of the conference proceedings.
8. Bring your cameras as there'll be lots of picture taking.
9. Each president is encouraged to bring along a state gift to present to officers and other dignitaries. We recommend about fifteen items each but this is at your discretion.
10. For anyone wishing to be nominated to run for PIBBA International officer, please be present at all the general assemblies at the conference.
Please be posted to the PIBBA website for additional directives from me or the other officers.
si peter r. onedera
PIBBA International President
PIBBA DRAG Fundraiser - June 22
The PIBBA, Guam Chapter is
sponsoring a fundraiser at the Guam Raceway Park in Yigo on Saturday, June 22,
2013. The proceeds of the DRAG 4 Cultures and Languages fundraiser will go
towards the expenses of the 32nd Annual Pacific Islands Bilingual
Bicultural Association International Conference to be held on July 21-24, 2013
on Guam for educators, particularly indigenous and heritage language educators
in the region. The entrance fee is $5 per car and $2 for each spectator.
Walkers are $2. Racers pay $2 per race or $10 for unlimited number of races.
Gates open 7 p.m., and racing starts at 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will also be
sold. Please come and help us raise funds and have a lot of fun! Si Yu’os
Ma’åse’!
Friday, May 31, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Condolences for Reverend Gideon G. Neth
The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Reverend Gideon G. Neth, our PIBBA friend and father of PIBBA Immediate Past President, Senator Shelten G. Neth. Most Reverend Gideon G. Neth left this earth on May 23, 2013 at 4:05 a.m. He was 96 years and 5 months old. He will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.
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SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE HAWAII CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST:
In Memory of Gideon G. Neth
The Hawaii Conference of the United Church of Christ (U.S.A.), a missions partner of the United Church of Christ Pohnpei, offers thanksgiving and praise to God for the long, rich and blessed life of Mr. Gideon G. Neth, dedicated servant of God, unswerving disciple of Christ, and faithful member of the church.
The Hawaii Conference UCC also expresses its deepest condolences to, and offers prayers of comfort for, Mr. Neth’s family, including his dear wife, Patsihpa (Merlusi) Neth; their surviving daughters and sons (Nancy, Midion, Shelten, Dion, Sihna, Depohra, Derpihna, Mermy and Aminis); and all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Although Mr. Neth is now in God’s eternal care, we pray that his outstanding example and witness will continue to teach and inspire all citizens of Pohnpei and the United States.
Friday, May 24, 2013
NEWS RELEASE: 32nd Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference
The 32nd Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference will be held Sunday-Wednesday, July 21-24, 2013 at John F. Kennedy High School. The theme is "Indigenous Rights: Sacred and Secret – Direchon i Taotao Siha: Sagråda yan Sikretu.” The Call for Presentations is due on May 31, 2013. and Early Bird Registration ends on June 28, 2013. Individuals and/or organizations are invited to exhibit their wares for a nominal fee or donation to the Silent Auction. You can also earn three (3) ED894 graduate credits or CEUs. You must register for the conference before you register for the graduate credits at the Professional International Programs Office, 2nd floor, MARC/Computer Center/PIP Building, Room #217, phone # 735-2601. A Photo Art Contest from May 22-June 8, 2013 is on-going to produce a 2-year calendar promiting pride in cultures and languages of the Pacific region. Interested contestants may submit up to 3 photos. All PIBBA Conference information and forms are available online at http://pibbainternational.blogspot.com. If you have any questions, email or call Peter R. Onedera at 477-4234, peteronedera@gmail.com, PIBBA International President or Rosa Salas Palomo at 735-2193/1, kailee.rosapalomo@hotmail.com or pibba.international@gmail.com, PIBBA, Guam Chapter President and Conference Chair.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
PIBBA MAY PHOTO ART CONTEST
The Guam Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Chapter announces the MAY PHOTO ART Contest to be held May 22-June 8, 2013, to produce a
special 2-year calendar promoting pride in cultures and languages of the Pacific region.
THEME: FOOD, Flora, Fauna & FUN in the Pacific!
Photo images can depict any of the above sub-themes. Please include name of photoartist, role (i.e. student, teacher), village/ island and a brief description (2-3 sentences) of the image.
Entries must be sent electronically to Dr. Arn Diaz, acsdiaz@yahoo.com . Winning images will be placed into calendar, for sale at the 2013 Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference (Guam) and in 2014 (Palau). PIBBA Guam Chapter reserves the rights to use entries in future fundraising projects, with notification and kudos to photoartists.
The contest is open to students, parents, teachers, and educators who support the PIBBA International Chapters; up to 3 photos per individual can be submitted to the Calendar Committee.
Winners will receive a complimentary copy of the calendar, one PIBBA t-shirt, and will be given special recognition at the annual conference.
Please direct your inquiries to acsdiaz@yahoo.com or call (671) 735-3501, the Comprehensive Center for Student Success (CCSS), DOE, for more information. Good Luck!
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