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Monday, July 18, 2011

Class of '79 Board Meeting July 21, 2011 7pm

Aloha Crusaders of 1979,

We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Thursday, July 21, 2011 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.

First of all, I would like to apologize to all of you for being absent and lax in keeping you updated as to what the Class of ’79 Board has been up to for the past several months. I will make a greater effort to get the needed information out to you in a more urgent manner.

Next, I would like to thank Tony Souza, for pointing us in the right direction (and poking me in the ribs) as we drifted around the island in a semi apathetic and catatonic state. He is truly the heart and soul of this Board (though he would never admit to it or take credit for any of it).

It may seem we have not been up to much, but we have a plate full of activities lined up for you.

August 12 – 14, 2011 Friday to Sunday.

Family Camp at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park Camp Grounds Campsites #3 & 4

We have two camp site permits in hand and will be camping at ‘Sherwoods’ across from the Polo field. It is a family camp, so bring the family to hang out for a weekend of relaxation and camaraderie. Rex Kamakana has kindly volunteered to do the cooking and will be planning and preparing the menu/meals for the weekend, that way you would only have to plan on packing your favorite beverages and snacks and not have to worry about packing food for the meals. Costs for the meals have yet to be determined. We would like a head count of those participating by the 7th of August so that we have time to get the needed supplies together. For more information and to let us know that you are planning to join us, contact Mel or Karlton.

August 13, 2011 Saturday

Family Picnic at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park Camp Grounds Campsites #3 & 4

For the peeps who would not be able to camp with us, you can still come out and join us for the day at the park for a picnic. Just pack a potluck item or some pupus and your favorite ice cold beverages and head out for a day at the park for some fun and relaxation. Bring a chair or something to sit on.

August 22, 2011 Monday

Greg Lung Luncheon at Golden Duck Chinese Restaurant 11am

Just a little get together organized by Steven Soong to honor one of our classmates whose most generous annual donations to St Louis makes the Class of ’79 look good. Contact Mel or Karlton for more information or if you are planning on attending so that we can assure that we have enough seats for everyone.

August 28, 2011 Sunday

Fred Aiwohi Fundraiser at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse 4pm to 10pm

This fundraiser has been organized by the Class of ’77 board to assist
Fred Aiwohi who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. You may not
Know this, but Fred is one of the guys that makes our Annual Softball
Tournament happen every year, and he was sorely missed this year
because of his condition. Come show your Aloha and join the gang in
supporting Fred and his family. There will be Entertainment, Music, Heavy
Pupus, and Prizes. Bar is no host cocktails. Tickets are $20 per person
and we have 11 tickets left and can get more if needed. Contact Mel or
Karlton for more information and to reserve your ticket.

September 23 or 24, 2011 Friday or Saturday

50th Birfday Stag Night at the St Louis Alumni Clubhouse 7pm

A get together to be organized by Aaron Manuel to celebrate turning 50 years old with all the guys that would not be able to go to Las Vegas for the Get Away. Bring your favorite pupus to share.

October 19-24, 2011 Wednesday - Monday

50th Birfday Get-Away in Las Vegas, Downtown

A little get away for the boys (and some of their significant others) to celebrate turning 50 years old. A daily activity or get together to be planned include golfing, cocktails/pupus, zip lining, and a Buffet Dinner at Bellagio’s. Events happening that weekend include a National Rodeo, auto racing, and an American Bully Dog show. The most common question asked is “Who’s going?”. Well so far we have commitments from Mark Bassett, Karlton Borges, Aaron Manuel, Marty Cooper, Bert Clancy, Wilson Lau, Neal Sakamoto, Tony Souza, Matt Jordan, Darryl Chun, Steve Adams, Ardivan Najmibadi, Carlton Lum, Brian Bienaveides, Wayne Apuna, Mel Pilien, Willie Tito, Tracy Mizota, and Conrad Manayan.

Maybes include Albert Nakanishi, Thomas Mather, Mark Pang, Lordric Chun, Elliot Pimental, Alec Ingel, and Dwayne Arelliano. As you can see, looks like we have quite a bunch of characters attending and it should be a fun and memorable time. Hope you can make it too.

I guess that is enough information overload for now. More info to come.

Memoir et Fidelis

Mel Pilien
Board President
351-2862

Karlton Borges
Board Secretary/Treasurer
268-8727

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Karlton's Update

Just an update on Karlton's Condition.Doing well last time I saw him,and to think a couple of months ago he was Bed ridden for months.Thanks to all who had him in their thoughts and prayers.