GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tamuning Community Center
Friday, November 7, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
General Membership Meeting - Oct. 18
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Tamuning Community Center
Monday, September 15, 2014
Guam Nikkei Appreciation Night II - Oct. 10
The Guam Nikkei Association (GNA), with the Guam Community College (GCC) Culinary Program, is hosting its second Appreciation Night event on October 10, 2014, from 4pm-8pm, at the GCC Multi-Purpose Auditorium to raise funds for erecting a monument at the Peace Memorial Park in Yigo. This monument will honor those Issei, or first generation, Japanese who settled in Guam in the early 1900s, but perished during WWII without given proper burial or recognition.
The GNA overall fundraising goal is $15,000.00 to construct the monument.
GNA is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to instill the Japanese culture, art, traditions, history, lineage, and customs to succeeding generations of Japanese-Chamorro-Guamanians. The Association is open to anyone who is interested in this primary goal.
Monday, September 8, 2014
REMINDER: GNA September 11, 2014 Meeting
GNA General Membership Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Center.
Click here to view the September 11, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the August 14, 2014 Minutes.
Click here to view the September 11, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the August 14, 2014 Minutes.
Monday, August 11, 2014
REMINDER: GNA August 14, 2014 Meeting
GNA General Membership Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Center.
Click here to view the August 14, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the August 14, 2014 Agenda.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
REMINDER: GNA July 10, 2014 Meeting
GNA General Membership Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Center.
Click here to view the July 10, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the July 10, 2014 Agenda.
Kendama Contest
JULY
CLINICS
Instructors: Mr. Hiroyuki Yano & Ms. Kotone Yano
Dates: July 12th & 13th
Times: 11A - 5 P (clinic to be held every 1/2 hour)
Dates: July 12th & 13th
Times: 11A - 5 P (clinic to be held every 1/2 hour)
PRELIMINARIES
-
(Every Saturday prior to contest date - 8/30)
Times: 1P-2P and 3:30P-4:30P
Location: Near
Nike
Dates:
July 1 9th/
July 26th/ August
2"d / August 9th / August 1 6th
/ August 23rd
*Special Prizes will go to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place winners on each preliminary date.
FINALS/CHAMPIONSHIP
Instructor/Referee Mr. Nakanishi
Dates: August 30th & 31st
Time: 1P - 3P
Dates: August 30th & 31st
Time: 1P - 3P
AGE CATEGORIES :
8-12 yrs.
13-1 6 yrs.
1 7-25 yrs.
26 yrs. +
PRIZES PER CATEGORY:
Four (4)
competition levels:
1.
Level One - ages
8-12 years ($100.00 total
in gift certificates) 1 st place - $50.00 / 2nd place - $30.00 / 3rd place - $20.00
2.
Level Two - ages
13-16 years ($150.00
total in gift certificates) 1 st place
- $75.00 / 2nd place - $50.00 / 3rd place - $25.00
3.
Level Three - ages 17-25 years ($225.00 total in cash)
1
st place - $100.00 / 2nd place $75.00
I 3rd place $50.00
4.
Level Four - 26
years and above ($275.00
total in cash)
1 st Place
- $125.00 / 2nd Place - $100.00 / 3rd Place $50.00
Sponsors:
Pacific Islands
Club, Japan Consul General's Office, Guam Nikkei Association, GPO, United Airlines, Twinkles
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Kendama Clinics to be held at GPO
The Guam Premier Outlets is hosting a Kendama clinic on July 12th & 13th. Those interested in learning how to play the game of skill will learn from one of Japan's expert Kendama players Mr. Hiroyuki Yano. The two-day clinic will be open to ages 8 and up. Mr. Yano will demonstrate and teach various Kendama tricks. Yano's Kendama career spans 21 years. He is currently the Vice President of the Japan Kendama Association.
"This summer we wanted to offer something a little different for children ages 8 and up. The Kendama craze is gaining momentum in the mainland and in Hawaii. We thought it would be nice to have the opportunity for our kids and adults to learn from a Kendama expert," said Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager. " The clinics are basically the first of many Kendama events here at GPO. Preliminaries will then take place for the next six Saturdays leading up to the contest at the end of August," he said. Winners of the Kendama contest in August will win cash and/or gift certificates.
The traditional Japanese wooden skill-toy, Kendama, consists of a ball attached by a string connected to a stick with three cups and a spike. The object is to create different combinations by catching the ball onto the different cups and landing it on the spike. The positive benefits of playing Kendama are that it strengthens hand-eye coordination, develops patience, focus and discipline. "Hopefully our kids will eventually put away the game controllers and play Kendama with their friends," Mesa said.
The Kendama clinics are set to take place on July 12th & 13th from 11 A-5P near the Nike Store at GPO. Clinics will commence every half hour. GPO will have a few Kendamas available for the clinics. For those who would like their own Kendama they are being sold at the Twinkles Toy Store.
The Kendama event is co-sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan, Guam Nikkei Association (GNA), Pacific Islands Club, Twinkles Toy Store, and United Airlines. For more information you may contact Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager at 647-1584 or Suzanne Perez, Director of Marketing and Operations at 647-1583.
"This summer we wanted to offer something a little different for children ages 8 and up. The Kendama craze is gaining momentum in the mainland and in Hawaii. We thought it would be nice to have the opportunity for our kids and adults to learn from a Kendama expert," said Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager. " The clinics are basically the first of many Kendama events here at GPO. Preliminaries will then take place for the next six Saturdays leading up to the contest at the end of August," he said. Winners of the Kendama contest in August will win cash and/or gift certificates.
The traditional Japanese wooden skill-toy, Kendama, consists of a ball attached by a string connected to a stick with three cups and a spike. The object is to create different combinations by catching the ball onto the different cups and landing it on the spike. The positive benefits of playing Kendama are that it strengthens hand-eye coordination, develops patience, focus and discipline. "Hopefully our kids will eventually put away the game controllers and play Kendama with their friends," Mesa said.
The Kendama clinics are set to take place on July 12th & 13th from 11 A-5P near the Nike Store at GPO. Clinics will commence every half hour. GPO will have a few Kendamas available for the clinics. For those who would like their own Kendama they are being sold at the Twinkles Toy Store.
The Kendama event is co-sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan, Guam Nikkei Association (GNA), Pacific Islands Club, Twinkles Toy Store, and United Airlines. For more information you may contact Monte Mesa, GPO General Manager at 647-1584 or Suzanne Perez, Director of Marketing and Operations at 647-1583.
GNA July 10, 2014 Meeting
GNA General Membership Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Center.
Click here to view the July 10, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the July 10, 2014 Agenda.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
GNA meeting to be held June 26 at Ambros, Inc.
The GNA general membership meeting will be held June 26, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at the Ambros, Inc. Conference Room, first floor. Please note that Ambros, Inc. has moved to Harmon. See map below.
MAP TO AMBROS, INC.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
GNA Meeting Postponed to June 26
NOTICE:
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JUNE 26, 2014
Time and venue will be announced soon.
Monday, May 12, 2014
The 55th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad - OCTOBER 22-24, 2014 - TOKYO, JAPAN
The 55th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad will be held October 22nd-24th, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. The objective in holding the convention is to furnish opportunities for the Japanese descendants all over the world to provide information about their countries and to discuss among themselves ways of further strengthening ties of brotherhood and solidarity while keeping in mind the significance of cultural and personal exchanges as the main theme.
It is cordially requested that as many Nikkeis and Japanese Abroad as possible will attend this convention.
For inquiries or information; taikai*jadesas.or.jp 045-211-1780
For inquiries or information; taikai*jadesas.or.jp 045-211-1780
Monday, May 5, 2014
GNA May 8, 2014 Agenda
GNA General Membership Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Senior Citizen Center.
Click here to view the May 8, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the May 8, 2014 Agenda.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
GNA April 10, 2014 Agenda
GNA General Membership Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Tamuning Community Senior Citizen Center.
Click here to view the April 10, 2014 Agenda.
Click here to view the April 10, 2014 Agenda.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
GUAM NIKKEIJIN EXHIBIT 2014
The Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit II will be held at the Guam Premier Outlets on Saturday, February 22, from 11am to 3pm. It will be situated between Nike and Levi’s Stores at GPO.
Those wishing to be included in the exhibit are invited to contact Peter R. Onedera, historian, at 477-4234, 486-3210 or peteronedera@gmail.com or president Monte Noda Mesa at 888-1944 or monte@guam.net.
Project Name: Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit 2014
Objective: The GNA members will have the opportunity to present their Japanese family tree information, memorabilia, records, oral history and photographs as a public awareness campaign to promote membership interest in the GNA.
Exhibit Date: Saturday, February 22, 2014
Exhibit Venue: GPO
Exhibit Time: 11am to 3pm (setup time can be as early as 10am)
Number of Exhibitors: Limited to the first 25 families signing up. This is FREE (no cost charged) to GNA members for this community event. Each family exhibition display area is restricted to within a 6’ foot table top display area which will include a 6’ table and two folding chairs provided by GPO. Each family exhibit must have at least two people present at all times during the exhibition time available to present their Japanese family tree information to the general public. All display and exhibit material presentation will be at each GNA family’s expense.
Those wishing to be included in the exhibit are invited to contact Peter R. Onedera, historian, at 477-4234, 486-3210 or peteronedera@gmail.com or president Monte Noda Mesa at 888-1944 or monte@guam.net.
Project Name: Guam Nikkeijin Exhibit 2014
Objective: The GNA members will have the opportunity to present their Japanese family tree information, memorabilia, records, oral history and photographs as a public awareness campaign to promote membership interest in the GNA.
Exhibit Date: Saturday, February 22, 2014
Exhibit Venue: GPO
Exhibit Time: 11am to 3pm (setup time can be as early as 10am)
Number of Exhibitors: Limited to the first 25 families signing up. This is FREE (no cost charged) to GNA members for this community event. Each family exhibition display area is restricted to within a 6’ foot table top display area which will include a 6’ table and two folding chairs provided by GPO. Each family exhibit must have at least two people present at all times during the exhibition time available to present their Japanese family tree information to the general public. All display and exhibit material presentation will be at each GNA family’s expense.
Friday, January 10, 2014
2014 GNA General Membership Meetings
Where: Tamuning Community Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - Election of 2015 New Officers
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - Year-End Report and Acknowledgements
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - Election of 2015 New Officers
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - Year-End Report and Acknowledgements
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