Class of '79 Board Meeting Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 7pm

Aloha Crusaders of 1979.

We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, Novenber 3, 2010, at 7 pm. Please, if you can, come and join us in planning future events and activities for our class members and their families so that we can enjoy the fellowship of our brotherhood known as the Class of '79.

Memor et Fidelis

Mel Pilien
Board President

Class of '79 Get Together at Kane Ka Pila Grill

On Tuesday, October 26th, we will be checking out our fellow classmate and entertainer Bryan Tolentino, who plays every Tuesday night with Weldon Kekuoha from 6-9pm at the Kane Ka Pila Grill at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach (where Cilly's used to be). Come on join us for some good Hawaiian Music.

50/50 for Saint Louis!

Aloha, SLHS Class of 1979!

Our energetic and loyal class has begun to respond in earnest to my prior letter asking that each member of our mighty class “step up to the (Crusader) Plate” to become a vital member of the “50 Classmate Core” needed to fund, slowly and steadily, the 50th year anniversary class gift of $50,000.00 to our Alma Mater, Saint Louis School.

Mahalo to so many of you who almost immediately filled-out the “count me in, Russell Valente” form, and returned it, each dedicated to donate a minimum of $40.00 per year, for the next 20 years, to help create and establish our Class of 1979 50th Year Anniversary Gift of $50,000.00 to Saint Louis School. An extra Mahalo to those who choose to send in checks with your reply. For those of you who have yet to “jump-in,” it’s never too late. Join us, and become not only an essential and much needed part of our “Class Core,” but also a recognized and vital part of both our class and Saint Louis School history.

As our classmates continue to respond to our Alma Mater’s call for support, let me bring you “up to speed” re: the safe, secure and well managed infrastructure that has been set-up to maintain and account for monies our dedicated class has now begun and will continue to donate and build:

    * Our Class of 1979 Trust Fund has been officially set-up at SLS, is now “up and running” and ready from now on to accept our donations.

    * Our Class of 1979 Trust Fund has a current balance of about $1,000.00 which puts us well on our way to the $50,000.00 goal we will reach some twenty years from now.

    * Tax deductible donations can be made to our Class of 1979 Trust Fund at anytime, by several different methods, to include automatic credit card contributions and cash payments.

Below is the easy  to follow form to be used to deposit monies to our Class of 1979 Trust Fund. Simply click on the form to expand it, and then right click to save it and print it, or to print it out immediately.

Let’s keep the energy and positive momentum up, guys, by each taking a few moments to fill-out and send in the enclosed form to SLS (Attn: Ways of Giving). Let’s each pledge our first year commitment of $40.00 (or any amount you are willing to donate toward our $50,000.00 goal, whether it be more or less than the suggested $40.00) and let’s continue to do so year after year until our goal of $50,000.00 is reached.

Mahalo to each of you for your dedication to the “Red and Blue” of our great Alma Mater, Saint Louis (High) School.

Memor et fidelis,

RUSSELL VALENTE

Class of '79 Board Meeting Wednesday, October 6 , 2010 at 7pm

Aloha Crusaders of 1979.

We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 7pm. Please, if you can, come and join us in planning future events and activities for our class members and their families so that we can enjoy the fellowship of our brotherhood known as the Class of '79.

The September 23rd meeting was attended by Greg Perry, Tony Souza,  James Santos, Cody Correa, Albert Nakanishi, and myself, Mel Pilien.
 
Cody Correa was there to accept his duties as coach for the Saint Louis Alumni Softball tournament.  He will be scheduling practices so that we are better prepared to win back the perpetual trophy from the Class of '80.  For those of you who did not know, we have an on-going challenge with the Class of '80 where the winner of the Class of '79 vs Class of '80 softball game claims the perpetual trophy for the year until the next Alumni softball tournament.
 
The softball shirts have been ordered and recieved.  We are currently looking for a shirt design and designer.  If you are interested in contributing a design, please let us know.
 
On Tuesday, October 26th,  we will be checking out our fellow classmate and entertainer Bryan Tolentino, who plays every Tuesday night with Weldon Kekuoha from 6-9pm at the Kane Ka Pila Grill at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach (where Cilly's used to be).  Come on join us for some good Hawaiian Music.
 
 With so few public bowling alleys and the difficulty of getting on base for the military lanes, we are in the planning stages of having a Wii bowling tournament over at the Alumni Clubhouse.  It is said that Wii bowling is equally a difficult as real bowling so keep an eye out for further information.
 
The First Annual Chili Cook Off was a blast.  Good weather, good food, cold beers, and good company.  Albert Nakanishi was declared the winner with his outstanding all meat, no beans chili.  Thanks to all that participated.
 
Again, several classmates have expressed an interest in having a Poker game night coordinated. This can be done. If you are interested in playing, please call me (351-2862) or Karlton (286-8727). We would like to have some firm commitments in order to proceed.

Memor et Fidelis
 
Mel Pilien
Board President

Steve Hebert's Colorado Bike Adventure!

Steve Hebert (center)

Steve Hebert in Colorado writes:

Many of you are aware that I trained this summer for a bike trip in the SW Colorado mountains. Attached is an article from our local paper that describes the "hard fun" that we had. I am planning on riding again next year. Anyone want to join in on the "fun"?????