REGISTRATION

ONSITE REGISTRATION: Saturday, July 20, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. ****************************************************************** On-site registration will take place at the Guam Center for Independent Living in the R.K.Tropical Plaza in Tamuning. All those who have pre-registered with or without payment are also instructed to go to the GCIL to make their payments. ALL conference materials for paid registrants, pre- or on-site, will be distributed at the GCIL. The PIBBA, International t-shirts and umbrellas will be provided all registrants. The PIBBA, International t-shirt is the attire to be worn at the 69th LIberation Day Parade. The Parade is the start of the 32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference. ****************************************************************** Directions to the Guam Center for Independent Living: From Hagatna, go north to Tamuning. Begin to make a right turn signal as soon as you see the vacant BLOCKBUSTER building on your right side. This is right after the former Cinema Theater. There is a sign just before the turn that says Guam Plaza. This turn is immediately before ENGEL'S APPLIANCE REPAIR SHOP and directly across GANGMAN MARKET. Make that right turn, then make a slight left turn passing the building that has the signage SUNSHINE on the wall. You will enter a parking lot where you may park. Enter the mustard colored building with the signage FUSION (a dancing school), and look for the green sign on your right side with the label GUAM CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. The R. K. Tropical Plaza houses apartments on the upper floors, the furniture store DRAGONFLY, and a Thai restaurant. ****************************************************************** If you get lost, please call any of these numbers for further directions: 727-5522, 637-4548, or 685-6685. Reporting time for the Parade is between 7 - 7:30 a.m. Marine Corps Drive. It is usually blocked after this time. Proceed to the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup (the Governor's Office) and look for the PIBBA, International flag. Please carry your island entity flag if you have one.

YMLG Ladies Auxiliary Donates to PIBBA

The YMLG Ladies Auxiliary donated $500 on June 29, 2013 to support the 32^nd Annual International Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference, which will be hosted in Guam on July 21-24, 2013.  Pictured L-R (seated): Dawn Maka, PIBBA Guam Chapter Treasurer; Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA Guam Chapter President; Sera Taitano, YMLG auxiliary President; and Lou Benavente, YMLG auxiliary member.  Back row (L-R):  Dr. Ye-Kyoung Kim-Palomo; Liz Langas; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; Carmen Weaver; Rufina Mendiola; Lois Taitano Gumataotao; Margaret Palomo, YMLG auxiliary member; Bobbie Manibusan; Nori Flores, YMLG auxiliary member; Dr. Gregorio Tainatongo; Tina Pablo, YMLG auxiliary Treasurer; and Mye Ganan-Flores.

PIBBA Guam Members Continue Planning for 32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference

Pictured L-R (sitting):  Rosa Salas Palomo, PIBBA Guam Chapter President; Dr. Gregorio Tainatongo; and Carmen Weaver.  Back row L-R:  Dawn Maka, PIBBA Guam Treasurer; Rufina Mendiola; Mye Ganan-Flores; Bobbie Manibusan; Liz Langas; Lois Taitano Gumataotao; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster; and Dr. Ye-Young Kim-Palomo.

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 32^nd 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’!

PIBBA Hotel Accommodations

Click here for the 32nd Annual International PIBBA Conference Hotel Accommodations.

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.