May Class of '79 Board Meeting

Aloha Crusaders of 1979,

We will be having our monthly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, May 5, 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. Since former Board President Mark Villanueva, Secretary Greg Perry and Treasurer Mike Meyers have stepped down after many many years of serving on the Board, we are looking for more board members to join us to fill the positions of Secretary and Treasurer as well as just board members. We feel the more the merrier. Thank you Mark, Greg, and Mike for all that you have done for the Class of '79.

It is our goal to bring our class together and to strengthen the friendships that were created when we were in high school together. We welcome all ideas and suggestions. Suggestions so far include, bowling, family camping, family picnic, chili or stew cook off contest, or just get together and hang out at the club house on a Sunday afternoon. The idea is not just for us guys to just get together, but to include our better halves, significant others, and our children too. The annual President's Day Weekend SLS Softball tournament is a great start and has been very successful in bringing a large number or our classmates together every year, but there are some out there who feel that it is too sports oriented and don't feel comfortable coming out since they do not play ball. That is why we need your help with ideas and suggestions for other social events and activities so that all will feel comfortable coming out. Please, if you have the time, come down and join us.

It has also been suggested, that since a majority of the Class of '79 will be celebrating their 50th birthday in 2011, a Las Vegas trip/weekend/get together should be planned/organized for 2011. It would also be an opportunity to get together with some of our classmates on the mainland. The 30th Reunion Vegas trip/get together was alot of fun, and if we can repeat that with more of us there, that would be the bomb. More details will be forthcoming as the planning continues.

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month and it has been suggested that we meet a little more often. Thirty days between meetings is a long time and more would probably get accompished if we met more often. Wednesday night was chosen, since it it the least busiest of the week. Suggestions for other meeting days and times are welcome. We will discuss this suggestion further at the next meeting.

If any of you are aware that any one of our classmates is here or will be here in Hawaii for a visit/vacation/work, please contact Karlton Borges (293-9339), Tony Souza (306-3309), or myself, Mel (351-2862) and let us know who and when he/they will be here. We can then attempt to organize/coordinate a get-together with him/them at the club house for sort of a Greet and Meet so that they can be able to see and share some Aloha with some of us guys here that they would not normally have seen. We were able to do that with Kelly Chong, but we missed Kawika Davis and Gerard Lum and others that we did not know about.

Finally, I would like to give a big shout out and Mahalos to Karlton Borges for his efforts to locate the members of the Class of 1979. At last count he was able to locate all but eighteen (probably less by now) of the over 250 classmates in our class. I believe the initial list started at around 30 or 40 classsmates. Good job Karlton, keep up the good work.

Memoir et Fidelis

Mel Pilien
Interim Board President

From Matt Jordan in Switzerland

We'd love to be in Hawaii for this. Right now, we're (Kate & I) stuck in Zurich, Switzerland (nice place, but not knowing when we can fly is a pain!). Man, this is one mad volcano in Iceland. Our flight back on Sunday was cancelled, and we're hanging around and hoping we get out this Wednesday. At least, I know some German, so we're hanging in there. I don't think Pele ever did this much damage to air travel.

Take care, and great job keeping everyone up to date.

Aloha from Switzerland,

Matt

Welcome Reception for Mrs. Pat Hamamoto

The St. Louis Alumni Association invites you to attend a Reception for Mrs. Pat Hamamoto and other new Appointees from Saint Louis SchoolL

St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse

916 Coolidge Street, Honolulu

Monday, May 3, 2010

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

No-Host Cocktails and Light Pupu

April Golf!

Class of '79 golfers. Tee time, Sunday April 18th @ Ewa Beach Golf Club, time 10:20. Give me a call 277-0396 email ddjcagor@yahoo.com hope you can make it and bring a guest.

Dave Agor.

Please Read: Raising $50,000 For The 50th Anniversary Gift

Aloha, SLHS Class of 1979:

Saint Louis School has a rich and regal reputation which has been built over the years on the strength, integrity, loyalty and devotion of its alumni. Nowhere is this more evident and obvious than the class gift of $50,000 traditionally given to our school each year by the 50th year Anniversary Class. Quite frankly and honestly, Saint Louis could and would not be what it is today if it were not for the regular influx of these funds each and every year by our generous alumni.

A gift of $50,000 to our school is achievable and “reachable” only through hard work, pre-planning and on-going devotion to our goal. Sure, it is never an easy task to raise monies, but with a bit of forward and proactive thinking, our hardworking and dedicated Class can easily raise the $50,000, and then “go down in history” as yet another 50th year Anniversary Class which “does what it takes” to give Saint Louis the $50,000 it so desperately needs. So, in a few simple words, it’s time to get started, fellow classmates.

As a dedicated, hardworking and focused Class which quite frankly “Bleeds Red and Blue, tried and true,” we need to develop a “game plan” to raise the monies, although admittedly not needed from us for some 20 years from now. To achieve our class goal, I’ve formed a core team with Greg Frey (congratulation on being elected alumni Board of Directors President) and Greg Perry. Our core strategy is this: It no doubt makes logical and perfect sense to take a “slow and steady wins the race” approach to gathering these monies. In this fashion, raising the needed monies over the significant time we have to do it will be an easy task, and one our energetic Class can easily embrace as the worthwhile and noble cause it is. How about this “easy kine” approach, guys?

• A core group of say, 50 Classmates (of the some 250, or about 20%, of us) dedicate ourselves to this cause, and each of us pledge right now to donate a minimum of $40 per year for the next 20 years. To put this in perspective, this equates to about $3.35 PER MONTH!
• These 50 plus guys and their proactive vision will generate a minimum of $2,000 per year, and over the next 20 years, a whopping $40,000 will be collected (or 80 percent of the goal).
• This $40,000 will no doubt grow over time, both by low risk investment interest and more importantly, from additional donations by other Classmates “above and beyond,” the core 50 guys. Similarly, even more monies can be raised via Class get togethers and activities over the next many years. Frankly, “the sky’s the limit” as we develop ways to reach our goal.

As each of you considers whether or not to “step up to the (Crusaders) plate” and become a part of our Class history as a key player in the drive for $50,000, rest assured that the monies to be donated will be well managed, safe and secure, and “when the time comes,” used as our mighty Class sees fit and as we direct. Rest assured, guys, that:

• All monies as received from everyone, every year, will be deposited to a trust account in our Class name, managed and maintained not by any one or more of our Classmates, but by SLS upon the Slopes of Kalaepohaku.
• Convenient ways to donate the money with regularity and consistency will be developed, to include automatic credit card debit. We will be working with SLS to set up automated withdrawals from your credit card or checking account on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
• Annual updates on the status or our account which will include monies raised, interest earned, and special recognitions for those of us who go above and beyond the call.
• Once we reach the $50,000 goal, some 20 years from now, the decision of where the monies should go and how it will be used to benefit SLS will be our Class decision. We will decide together as an energetic and devoted Class how to dedicate our monies to our Alma Mater.
• Our Class donation at our 50th Year Anniversary can be used as “we see fit,” to include capital improvements to SLS, perpetual scholarships in our Class name, development of programs or activities at SLS in our Class name. Again, “the sky’s the limit,” guys.

Before the end of February, we plan to have a trust account set up with SLS and will be sending out financial commitment letters to everyone. Make sure you look for the “Class of 79” stamp on the envelope.

It’s now time to “step-up,” Class of 1979. On the heals of the energy and “chicken skin” feelings we all had during 30th year Reunion Activities, it’s time to dedicate yourself, each of you, to this worthwhile cause. Become part of our Class History. Join the cause and become a vital and much needed part of our “Class core.” Let us know by filling out the form below and returning it to us ASAP.

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There is no limit; so, should we get more than the 50 guys we need to “move this” project forward with passion, then “all the better.” Get this form back to us ASAP, and become a recognized and vital part of both our Class and SLS history!!

Memor et Fidelis,








RUSSELL VALENTE Chair, Class Gift Committee SLHS Class of 1979

Kalaepohaku Project Graduation 2010 Golf Tournament

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Hey Guys,

The Class of 2010 is hosting a Golf Tournament on Wednesday, March 24 for their Project Grad Night. It will be fun! The info is on the attached flier. You can help support the guys in several ways: (1) Golf, (2) sponsor a hole for $100 (we’ll put your company name, logo, phone number, etc. on a hole sign), (3) donate a silent auction item, or (4) all of the above.

If you are interested in golfing or can help us in the above mentioned ways, shoot me an email – I’ll be glad to hear from you. I plan on golfing so please wear a hard-hat if you attend. Mahalo for your support!

Mahalo,

Russell

Russell A. Valente, '79

Director of Alumni Relations

rvalente@saintlouishawaii.org

Softball 2010 Recap

Aloha Pohaku Brothers,

Hats off to all of you who made this year another resounding success. Without your participation, enthusiasm and cooperation this tourney would go the way of the dodo bird--extinct!! We have a very special thing going--thanks to the vision of Coach Charlie Hall--who started this tradition some 22 years ago.

Let us not forget our brothers and fathers who have paved the way and set a good example. Guys like Mel Andres/84 who was posthumously chosen as this year's tourney marshal. Thanks Mel for all your support not only for the softball tournament but for our beloved Alma Mater.

Gentlemen, please don't forget to thank your significant others for allowing us to play the whole weekend in spite of it being V-day. Heck, the men from 07 showed some savvy by bringing their wahine to the park for a romantic and quiet weekend. I might point out that 07 historically won their first game ever at the tourney. Hats off to them. They also showed the most spirit by busting out the generator, 50 inch flat screen and karaoke machine. Ahhh, to think we were all that young once!!!! '07 you have have panache.

For those itching to know the following is the records for this year's bash:

Red--95 (6-0), 99 (3-3), 00 (3-2), 01 (2-3) and 07(1-5).
Blue--80 (5-0), 68-74 (3-1-1), 87 (3-2), 79 (1-3-1) and 77 (1-4).

Congratulations to 95 and 80 for winning their respective brackets. Was also great to see our ever present brothers who religiously make it back every year for this tournament--Keke Brede/82 and Keith Silva/77 (sorry Mark Gentry/82 you don't qualify anymore as Palolo is not considered off island).

Wanted to send a shout out to Jayne McShane of Project Grad for allowing us the opportunity to assist in their efforts. Also, big Mahalo goes out to Doug Luiz/77 for covering the cost for the sanitois, George Larosa/74 for supplying one set of bases and the portable back stop, Rex Ito of VIP Sanitation, Scott Gonsalves/84 for getting the lei and medal that we will be providing to Mel's family, Jay Yano/89 for his continued support and service and the SLAA Board Of Directors. With SLAA Sports Committee covering the costs for the balls and umpires we were able to raise 2750 which will be going, via the School, to the Baseball Program.

I should also note that newly hired baseball coach, George Gusman/69, showed some major league class that surely impressed a bunch of us by taking time out of his busy schedule to walk around, thanking as much guys as he could. He even passed out Crusader Baseball stickers which said demonstrated the kind of empathy and class that he brings to the table.

Gang, please pass this mailing out to your respective class and spread the word to others. Remember, like New Year's, Xmas and other notable dates, the Crusader Alumni Tourney always falls on the President's Day weekend. Tell your mates that there should be no question as to not knowing when it will be.

Lastly, reminder that there is a Portagee Horseshoe Tournament slated for 4/11 at the Clubhouse that YOUR Sports Committee will be sponsoring. For more info please contact myself or Keone Batoon, who will be spearheading this inaugural tourney. Memor Et Fidelis!

Mahalo,

Brian Viola (softball co-chair), Keone Batoon (softball co-chair), Buddy Los Banos, Adrian Keanu, Brad Costales, Matt Decosta and Eric Tanaka

Two Rifle Team Members Get Together in Montana

Aloha Brothers of the Class of 79. I had the opportunity to visit Jeff Laszloffy and his wonderful family in Laurel, Montana, at the end of January. I was running out of buffalo meat so I booked a buffalo hunt in the area of Melstone, Mont., about an 1 1/2 hours from Jeff's house. I let Jeff know I was coming to his area to hunt in hopes of a visit with him. Of course his reply was, "I'd be upset if you came to hunt and didn't look me up and stay with us!"

He opened his home to me and a hunting buddy for several days. I think I gained weight while visiting. All of Jeff's family love to cook. We were treated to some exotic meals from Thailand to Billings. Jennifer, his wife, was such a wonderful hostess. In case you don't know, Jeff and members of his family have become international smugglers. Jeff along with others have been smuggling Bibles into Asia! As a Law Enforcement Officer it was quite interesting to listen to their adventures getting through the foreign customs and viewing the photos of areas of Kathmandu, Burma, Laos, China, and Vietnam. He's invited me to come along some time. I'm still thinking about it. Sounds like a chance of a lifetime and a great adventure for an aging Pake.


Jeff set me up with a local butcher in Billings and we were ready to hunt. The hunt went smoothly and I was able to get things done without a problem. While we killed time there, we got to see his youngest, Josiah "Joe," get the barn ready for the two very pregnant sows to give birth. One is due around my birthday in February Ray (my hunting buddy) and I helped put the two stalls together with Jeff and his son.

A great time was had as we got caught up with each other's lives. I told him about the class get together at age 50 and I hope we can both make it. I'm trying to get Jeff and his family to come West to visit, as he has hosted me and my family so many times. Hopefully, they will soon so I can take them up to Canada for dim sum and let the boys summit Mt. Baker or go crabbing in the summer.

Aloha Bros!

Glenn Wong

February Golf!

All '79 golf hackers! Tee time on Sunday, February 28th at 1130 at Mililani golf club. Iʻm hoping to get more classmates to come so tell 'em -- just give me a call.

Let me know by Thursday Feb. 25th if you can make it -- you can even bring some guests. Hope to hear from you all.

Dave Agor ph# 277-0396- email ddjcagor@yahoo.com

Softball 2010 Schedule

Here is the schedule for this weekend's annual St. Louis Alumni Softball Tournament:

Blue Division

• 1995
• 1999
• 2000
• 2001
• 2007
• 1987

Red Divisioin

• 1968-74
• 1977
• 1979
• 1980
• 1982-84

SATURDAY, FEB. 13

FIELD 1
9;30 - 95 vs. 99
10:30 - 00 vs. 01
11:30 - 95 vs. 07
12:30 - 95 vs. 01
1:30 - 99 vs. 07
2:30 - 00 vs. 07

FIELD 2
9:30 - 87 vs. 79
10:30 - 68-74 vs. 80
11:30 - 80 vs. 87
12:30 - *99 vs. 00*
1:30 - 79 vs. 80

FIELD 3
9:30 - 77 vs. 82-84
10:30 - 77 vs. 79
11:30 - 68-74 vs. 82-84
12:30 - 82-84 vs. 87
1:30 - 68-74 vs. 77

SUNDAY SCHEDULE 2/14

FIELD 1

9:30 - 01 vs. 07
10:30 - 95 vs, 00
11:30 - 99 vs. 01
12:30 - #4 vs. #5
1:30 - #1 vs. #4/#5 (W(
2:30 - Winners of 1:30 games play for Blue Division Championship

FIELD 2
9:30 - 77 vs. 87
10:30 - 77 vs. 80
11:30 - 68-74 vs. 87
12:30 - 80 vs. 82-84
1:30 - #2 vs. #3

FIELD 3
9:30 - 68-74 vs. 79
10:30 - 79 vs. 82-84

* Blue Division Single Elimination Playoff

Teams Seeded by Pool Play

* Red Division Champion determined by Pool Play records

* Tie Breakers by 1) head to head play, 2) run differential.

SOFTBALL 2010 THIS WEEKEND!

The annual St. Louis Softball Tournament is happening this weekend, February 13 & 14, at Keehi Lagoon Park.

We will be setting up at around 7:00 a.m. Stop by if you can bring--breakfast. Opening ceremonies will be held around 8:30-9:00 a.m., with games beginning at 9:30.

Each player will have a waiver to sign. We have a limited supply of uniforms, so if you cannot make it Saturday but will play Sunday, please contact us so we can save a uniform for you. We are unable to aquire hats or visorsm so bring either last year's one, or previous years will be fine.

We are making some calls also to remind classmates, but please call and pass the info to others that we might have missed. We will be sending out the schedule once we receive it so check your e-mails this week. All Food stuff goes thru Aaron (Leave a message) Manuel.

Can't wait to see you guys there! Mahalo!

Sports Committee/AS

Super Bowl XLIV At the SLAA Clubhouse!

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January Golf!

Happy New Year to all '79ers! Tee Time for all classmates on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Pearl Country Club at 1130. Let me know if you can make it by Wednesday, January 20th. Hope to see all you golfers there.

Dave Agor ph. 277-0396 email ddjcagor@yahoo.com.

Condolences to the Siders

We are sorry to report that the Fred Siders '49, father of Kevin Siders '79, passed away recently. The Class of '79 offers its condolences.

You may add individual thoughts to Kevin in the comments section.

Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

To all members of the SLHS Class of '79 and ʻohana!

Board Meeting 01/06/2010, Wed.

79'ers,

Our first meeting will be held at 7:00pm SLAA. Introduction of new officers and committee chairs. Goals, guidelines and upcoming events. The need for a more efficient way of notifying members. Any other items that may be necessary at that time will be brought up. Open discussion mostly, wanting to see more fellow classmates, please we need your help. Past is the past and let by goners be by goners and goodbyes. Again our common goal should and shall be the class, the class and only the class.

Ahh.......Christmas........

Fellow classmates,

On behalf of SLAA President Greg Frey, SLS Alumni Liaison Russell Valente, the outgoing Board of Officers, President Mark Villanueva, Secretary Greg Perry and Treasurer Michael J. Meyer, the Interim Board of Officers, Presidential Nominee Melvin Pilien, Vice Presidential Nominee Karlton Borges. Sports Committee Chair Austin Keanu, Co-Chair Anthony Souza and Co-Chair David Agor. Membership Committee Co-Chair Kreston Aoki, West Coast Chapter Co-Chair Glen Wong and East Coast Chapter Co-Chair Conrad Manayan. Internet and Photo Ops Committee Chair Ben Guttierez and Co-Chair Mark Villanueva. As an interim member, we are still looking for a Treasurer, a Secretary and a Program and Events Committee Chair and Co-Chair...........Please step up, call me, help lead our class into the future, I foresee only good things coming our way..........Aloha!!!

Merry Christmas to all and Have a Happy New Year !!! Karlton 286-8727 or bigkborges@gmail.com

The SLAA Christmas Party !!!

The SLAA's Annual Christmas Party was a first for me. Along with fellow classmates Kreston AOKI and his wife Carolyn, Greg FREY, Justin HONDA and myself, I'de say we all had a great time. In total, there were about 200 fellow alumnist and their guests in attendance. Our menu consisted of various types of fresh vegetable salads, a pasta salad, a melody of cooked vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, rosemary chicken, seared ono fillet w/capers and prime rib, yep as much as you want !!

There were numerous raffle gift's won by all. Great entertainment and an overall feeling of total friendship no matter the differrence in ages. Lot's of time and effort went into setting up. This only impressed upon me, that the SLAA has a worthy cause to support and that cause would be us. On behalf of my fellow classmates from the Class of 1979 who could not make it, please let's try next year. For the gang that showed up on Saturday, December 12, 2009, my warmest Aloha and Joyous Wishes to "All and to All a Good Night" .....................Karlton.

Walter Wong Basketball Tournament: Support Dwight '79 And His Varsity BB Team

Dwight Moniz and his Crusader basketball team will be defending their title in the Walter Wong Invitational Basketball Tournament this coming weekend, 12/20-12/22.

Mark your calendar for Sunday (12/20) at 6 p.m.: we are trying to contact classmates for this game as a get-together/support event. Please contact Karlton B. if you are interested in participating. It will be at McCabe Gym so you know what that means. (Just a small note, Rex's son is on the team.)

To All '79 Crusaders, The Sports Committee and its members wish you and your family a HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Mahalo for supporting,
Sports Committee/AS

Christmas Golf December 13th!

To all class of '79 golfers,

Xmas golf outing at Kapolei golf course on Sunday, December 13th, at 0815. Let me know if you can make it by Dec. 10th.

E-mail ddjcagor@yahoo.com or call 808 277 0396. Hope to see all you hackers there. Have a wonderful holiday season.

David Agor