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
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
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.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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
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
Monday, October 4, 2010
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"?????
Thursday, September 23, 2010
First Annual Chili Cook Off Contest Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Ke'ehi Lagoon Park
The Class of '79 First Annual Chili Cook Off Contest will be held on Sunday, September 26th, 2010 at Ke'ehi Lagoon Park from 11am to 2pm. Break out your best Chili recipie and cook up a pot and come on down and let us determine if it really is the BEST!
Rules are simple. The competitor's chilis will be place in small marked tasting sample dishes. Tasters then vote anonymouly for the chili that they consider to be the best. The board will provide rice, salad, bowls and utensils, and bottled water. Please bring a chair or two and you are welcomed to bring your own adult beverages if you want.
We will have a tent put up, so look for the Class of '79 Banner. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact me at 351-2862.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Rules are simple. The competitor's chilis will be place in small marked tasting sample dishes. Tasters then vote anonymouly for the chili that they consider to be the best. The board will provide rice, salad, bowls and utensils, and bottled water. Please bring a chair or two and you are welcomed to bring your own adult beverages if you want.
We will have a tent put up, so look for the Class of '79 Banner. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact me at 351-2862.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Class of '79 Board Meeting Thursday, September 23, 2010 7pm
Aloha Crusaders of 1979.
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Thursday, September 23, 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 1st meeting was attended by Greg Perry, Wayne Apuna, Tony Souza, Ben Guiterrez, Willie Tito, Karlton Borges, Andrew Medieros, Scott Melendy, and myself, Mel Pilien.
We now have a coach for the 2011 Alumni Softball tournament. Greg Perry informed us that Cody Correa has accepted the softball coaching position. Thank you Cody for stepping up. If anybody else would like to coach, you can still get involved and be a co-coach with Cody.
Shirts styles and sizes for the 2011 Alumni Softball tournament have been determined, and will soon be ordered. We are looking for someone with artistic talent to assist us with the design. Since a majority of us will be celebrating the our 50th birfdays in 2011, the shirt style selected will be unique, so we would like an equally unique shirt design. So, all you artistic guys, you know who you are, start thinking of a unique shirt design for us.
The First Annual Class of '79 Chili Cook-Off is still scheduled for Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Ke'ehi Lagoon Park from 11am to 2pm come rain or shine. Bust out your best chili recipe and come on down and show us your stuff.
The meet and greet for Wayne Apuna followed the short meeting. It was good to see him and he is doing well in Reno. Thanks to all the guys that came.
The pre-game tailgate before Kamehemeha vs St. Louis game was fun. Thanks to everyone that made it.
The Quarterly Class Brunch/Lucheon/Dinner at Camellia Buffet was fun and interesting. So much to eat! Thanks again to everyone that made it.
Memor et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Thursday, September 23, 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 1st meeting was attended by Greg Perry, Wayne Apuna, Tony Souza, Ben Guiterrez, Willie Tito, Karlton Borges, Andrew Medieros, Scott Melendy, and myself, Mel Pilien.
We now have a coach for the 2011 Alumni Softball tournament. Greg Perry informed us that Cody Correa has accepted the softball coaching position. Thank you Cody for stepping up. If anybody else would like to coach, you can still get involved and be a co-coach with Cody.
Shirts styles and sizes for the 2011 Alumni Softball tournament have been determined, and will soon be ordered. We are looking for someone with artistic talent to assist us with the design. Since a majority of us will be celebrating the our 50th birfdays in 2011, the shirt style selected will be unique, so we would like an equally unique shirt design. So, all you artistic guys, you know who you are, start thinking of a unique shirt design for us.
The First Annual Class of '79 Chili Cook-Off is still scheduled for Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Ke'ehi Lagoon Park from 11am to 2pm come rain or shine. Bust out your best chili recipe and come on down and show us your stuff.
The meet and greet for Wayne Apuna followed the short meeting. It was good to see him and he is doing well in Reno. Thanks to all the guys that came.
The pre-game tailgate before Kamehemeha vs St. Louis game was fun. Thanks to everyone that made it.
The Quarterly Class Brunch/Lucheon/Dinner at Camellia Buffet was fun and interesting. So much to eat! Thanks again to everyone that made it.
Memor et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Class of '79 Quarterly Dinner at Camellia Buffet on Sunday September 19, 2010 at 5pm
Crusaders of 1979,
Come join us at the first of the Class of '79 Quarterly Brunch/Luncheon/Dinners of 2010. We will be at the Camellia Buffet located on 930 McCully Street between King and Algeroba Streets at 5pm. It is a Korean style all you can cook/eat BBQ buffet for about $22 per person. Come on down and bring your appetite and catch up with your fellow classmates. Bring your wife and kids too. See you there. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at 351-2862.
Memor et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Come join us at the first of the Class of '79 Quarterly Brunch/Luncheon/Dinners of 2010. We will be at the Camellia Buffet located on 930 McCully Street between King and Algeroba Streets at 5pm. It is a Korean style all you can cook/eat BBQ buffet for about $22 per person. Come on down and bring your appetite and catch up with your fellow classmates. Bring your wife and kids too. See you there. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at 351-2862.
Memor et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Thursday, September 2, 2010
ILH Season Opener St Louis vs Kamehameha at the Aloha Stadium on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 7pm
Crusaders of 1979,
Darnell Arceneaux and the St Louis Crusader football team open the ILH football season against the Kamehameha Warriors on Satureday, September 4th, 2010 at Aloha Stadium. Kick off at 7pm. Pre-Game tailgate in section 12D or 13D starting at about 5 turtles. Wayne Apuna said he would be there, so here is your second chance to hang out with Wayne. Bring a cup, cause we gotta be discreet about drinking adult beverages in the open at the stadium at high school events. If you cannot make it to the pre-game, 79'ers usually congregate between the 20 and 30 yard line of the Orange section Opposite the side where the St Louis Cheerleaders and Band are located. See you there. Go Crusaders!
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Darnell Arceneaux and the St Louis Crusader football team open the ILH football season against the Kamehameha Warriors on Satureday, September 4th, 2010 at Aloha Stadium. Kick off at 7pm. Pre-Game tailgate in section 12D or 13D starting at about 5 turtles. Wayne Apuna said he would be there, so here is your second chance to hang out with Wayne. Bring a cup, cause we gotta be discreet about drinking adult beverages in the open at the stadium at high school events. If you cannot make it to the pre-game, 79'ers usually congregate between the 20 and 30 yard line of the Orange section Opposite the side where the St Louis Cheerleaders and Band are located. See you there. Go Crusaders!
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wayne Apuna is in the House! Meet and Greet at the Alumni Clubhouse Wednesday, September 1st at 7:30pm.
Crusaders of 1979,
Come down and say 'What's Up?' and have a beer or three with Wayne Apuna at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse at 7:30pm after the Class of '79 Board meeting. Pupu's are always welcome. See you there.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Come down and say 'What's Up?' and have a beer or three with Wayne Apuna at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse at 7:30pm after the Class of '79 Board meeting. Pupu's are always welcome. See you there.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Class of '79 Board Meeting September 1, 2010 7pm
Aloha Crusaders of 1979,
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, September 1, 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 August 19th meeting was attended by James Santos, Karlton Borges, Tony Souza, Tracy Mizota, Greg Perry, Russell Valente, Albert Nakanishi, and myself, Mel Pilien.
A date has been set for our first quarterly Luncheon/Dinner. Sunday, September 19th, 2010, at the Camellia Buffet (930 McCully St., between King and Algeroba Sts.) at 5pm. All you can eat Korean BBQ (cook your own at the table) for about $22 per person. Bring your appetite, and spouses and family are always welcome. See you there.
The First Annual Chili Cook-Off has be rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 26th, 2010 the Ke'ehi Lagoon Park from 11am to 2pm. Event will be held regardless of weather. Cook up a pot of your best chili and show us what you got.
Greg Perry was there to report that the goal of raising $2k a year towards our $50k gift is on track. We wish Greg the best in his run to be a SLAA board member.
Russell Valente was there to report on changes happening up at the school, and he also had some information about fundraising opportunities that could be applied towards our $50k gift. More information will be forth coming once it is fully sorted out.
It has been confirmed that Wayne Apuna will be in town for about three weeks in September. A 'Meet and Greet' has not yet been coordinated, but keep your eyes and ears open for it. Maybe before a St Louis football game at Aloha stadium, just like the old days?
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.
It has also been suggested that we check 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). Looking to probably do this sometime in October.
Finally, we are still looking for nominees for softball coaches for the upcoming Alumni Softball Tournament held on Presidents Day weekend in February of 2011. So far, the only requirement is that the coach nominee had participated previously in the Alumni Softball tournament. Instead of selecting/electing one coach as done previously, all coach nominees will coach as a committee so that all willing to be involved can be involved
We welcome any comments or feedback you may have. Please feel free to call us, post a comment via the blog or via email.
Memor et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, September 1, 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 August 19th meeting was attended by James Santos, Karlton Borges, Tony Souza, Tracy Mizota, Greg Perry, Russell Valente, Albert Nakanishi, and myself, Mel Pilien.
A date has been set for our first quarterly Luncheon/Dinner. Sunday, September 19th, 2010, at the Camellia Buffet (930 McCully St., between King and Algeroba Sts.) at 5pm. All you can eat Korean BBQ (cook your own at the table) for about $22 per person. Bring your appetite, and spouses and family are always welcome. See you there.
The First Annual Chili Cook-Off has be rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 26th, 2010 the Ke'ehi Lagoon Park from 11am to 2pm. Event will be held regardless of weather. Cook up a pot of your best chili and show us what you got.
Greg Perry was there to report that the goal of raising $2k a year towards our $50k gift is on track. We wish Greg the best in his run to be a SLAA board member.
Russell Valente was there to report on changes happening up at the school, and he also had some information about fundraising opportunities that could be applied towards our $50k gift. More information will be forth coming once it is fully sorted out.
It has been confirmed that Wayne Apuna will be in town for about three weeks in September. A 'Meet and Greet' has not yet been coordinated, but keep your eyes and ears open for it. Maybe before a St Louis football game at Aloha stadium, just like the old days?
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.
It has also been suggested that we check 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). Looking to probably do this sometime in October.
Finally, we are still looking for nominees for softball coaches for the upcoming Alumni Softball Tournament held on Presidents Day weekend in February of 2011. So far, the only requirement is that the coach nominee had participated previously in the Alumni Softball tournament. Instead of selecting/electing one coach as done previously, all coach nominees will coach as a committee so that all willing to be involved can be involved
We welcome any comments or feedback you may have. Please feel free to call us, post a comment via the blog or via email.
Memor et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Thursday, August 26, 2010
St Louis vs Kahuku Pre-Season Game at the Alumni Clubhouse. 7:30pm Kick Off.
Aloha Crusaders of 1979,
The 3rd ranked St Louis Crusaders take on the number 1 ranked Kahuku Red Raiders on Friday night August 27th at 7:30 pm at Kahuku. The game will be televised on OC16. Come by the Alumni Clubhouse and help us cheer on new head coach Darnell Arceneaux and the Crusader football team as they try to rearrange the team rankings. Sorry for the last minute announcement, but better late than never! As tjhe ILH regular season approaches, watch for more football game get together announcements.
Memoir et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
The 3rd ranked St Louis Crusaders take on the number 1 ranked Kahuku Red Raiders on Friday night August 27th at 7:30 pm at Kahuku. The game will be televised on OC16. Come by the Alumni Clubhouse and help us cheer on new head coach Darnell Arceneaux and the Crusader football team as they try to rearrange the team rankings. Sorry for the last minute announcement, but better late than never! As tjhe ILH regular season approaches, watch for more football game get together announcements.
Memoir et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Friday, August 13, 2010
Class of '79 Board Meeting August 19, 2010 7pm
Aloha Crusaders of 1979,
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Thursday, August 19, 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 August 4th meeting was attended by Greg Frey, James Santos, Karlton Borges, Steven Soong, Tony Souza, Tracy Mizota, and myself, Mel Pilien.
A tentative date has been picked for our 50th birfday get together in Las Vegas. We are looking at October 6th-9th, 2011, Thursday through Sunday. We did not realize at the time that Monday, October 10th is Columbus Day. We will check to see if this will have an effect on airfares and hotel reservations. If it does, we will probably move it up a week earlier. We are trying as much as possible to keep costs reasonable so that more of us will be able to participate.
It has also been suggested that since a majority of our classmates are here in Hawai'i, we should plan some 50th birfday get together events for here in Hawai'i. All agreed that that is a good idea, so we will start looking into this.
It has also been suggested that we have quarterly luncheons/dinners at one of the many all you can eat buffets available to us. We will be selecting a date and location at the next meeting.
Next, we are looking for nominees for softball coaches for the upcoming Alumni Softball Tournament held on Presidents Day weekend in February of 2011. So far, the only requirement is that the coach nominee had participated previously in the Alumni Softball tournament. Instead of selecting/electing one coach as done previously, all coach nominees will coach as a committee so that all willing to be involved can be involved. The sports committee has already started looking into shirt/uniform purchasing and silk screening costs.
The First Annual Chili Cook Off still needs to be rescheduled. We are looking for a date and location sometime in September.
It has been rumoured that Wayne Apuna may be in town sometime soon, so keep an eye out for the 'Meet and Greet' announcement if the rumour becomes true.
Other suggestions/ideas that were brought up at the meeting were: the need for a photo sharing site link so that photos from our various events can be easily uploaded and shared by all; various fundraising possibilites; and a Paypal account for easier fundraising/donation collection.
Lastly, we are doing our best to plan events and activities to bring us, as friends together. We would greatly appreciate any feedback - yay or nay, or any other suggestions or alternatives that you may have. You can comment on the blog, reply via email, or even call me (808-351-2862) or Karlton Borges (808-293-9339).
Over all it was a good meeting with lively discussion and comradery over pupus and drinks.
Memoir et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Thursday, August 19, 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 August 4th meeting was attended by Greg Frey, James Santos, Karlton Borges, Steven Soong, Tony Souza, Tracy Mizota, and myself, Mel Pilien.
A tentative date has been picked for our 50th birfday get together in Las Vegas. We are looking at October 6th-9th, 2011, Thursday through Sunday. We did not realize at the time that Monday, October 10th is Columbus Day. We will check to see if this will have an effect on airfares and hotel reservations. If it does, we will probably move it up a week earlier. We are trying as much as possible to keep costs reasonable so that more of us will be able to participate.
It has also been suggested that since a majority of our classmates are here in Hawai'i, we should plan some 50th birfday get together events for here in Hawai'i. All agreed that that is a good idea, so we will start looking into this.
It has also been suggested that we have quarterly luncheons/dinners at one of the many all you can eat buffets available to us. We will be selecting a date and location at the next meeting.
Next, we are looking for nominees for softball coaches for the upcoming Alumni Softball Tournament held on Presidents Day weekend in February of 2011. So far, the only requirement is that the coach nominee had participated previously in the Alumni Softball tournament. Instead of selecting/electing one coach as done previously, all coach nominees will coach as a committee so that all willing to be involved can be involved. The sports committee has already started looking into shirt/uniform purchasing and silk screening costs.
The First Annual Chili Cook Off still needs to be rescheduled. We are looking for a date and location sometime in September.
It has been rumoured that Wayne Apuna may be in town sometime soon, so keep an eye out for the 'Meet and Greet' announcement if the rumour becomes true.
Other suggestions/ideas that were brought up at the meeting were: the need for a photo sharing site link so that photos from our various events can be easily uploaded and shared by all; various fundraising possibilites; and a Paypal account for easier fundraising/donation collection.
Lastly, we are doing our best to plan events and activities to bring us, as friends together. We would greatly appreciate any feedback - yay or nay, or any other suggestions or alternatives that you may have. You can comment on the blog, reply via email, or even call me (808-351-2862) or Karlton Borges (808-293-9339).
Over all it was a good meeting with lively discussion and comradery over pupus and drinks.
Memoir et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Monday, August 2, 2010
Class of '79 Board Meeting August 4, 2010 7pm
Aloha Crusaders of 1979,
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, August 4, 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 July 15 meeting was actually a 'Meet and Greet' for Bob Phillips who was supposedly visiting from the mainland. There was a nice turn out of guys for the 'Meet and Greet'. Grant Kashiwabara, James Santos, Dwayne Arrelliano, Greg Perry, Tony Souza, Greg Frey, Albert Nakanishi, Karlton Borges, David Agor, Andrew Medieros, Tracy Mizota, Mel Pilien, and out of seclusion, Roland LaPierre. Well anyway, Bob Phillips never made it, but that is his loss. Everyone there was glad to be there and happy to see each other and a good time was had by all.
The First Annual Chili Cook Off had been cancelled due to weather concerns and needs to be rescheduled and a date for our 50th birfday Las Vegas get together also needs to be picked.
Memoir et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Club House) on Wednesday, August 4, 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 July 15 meeting was actually a 'Meet and Greet' for Bob Phillips who was supposedly visiting from the mainland. There was a nice turn out of guys for the 'Meet and Greet'. Grant Kashiwabara, James Santos, Dwayne Arrelliano, Greg Perry, Tony Souza, Greg Frey, Albert Nakanishi, Karlton Borges, David Agor, Andrew Medieros, Tracy Mizota, Mel Pilien, and out of seclusion, Roland LaPierre. Well anyway, Bob Phillips never made it, but that is his loss. Everyone there was glad to be there and happy to see each other and a good time was had by all.
The First Annual Chili Cook Off had been cancelled due to weather concerns and needs to be rescheduled and a date for our 50th birfday Las Vegas get together also needs to be picked.
Memoir et Fidelis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Saturday, July 17, 2010
First Anual Chili Cook Off To Be Rescheduled Due to Weather.
The First Anual Chili Cook Off Contest to be held at Kualoa Beach Park on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 11am to 2pm has been cancelled due to weather concerns. We will reschedule the Chili Cook Off to a later date yet to be determined. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Class of '79 Board President
351-2862
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Class of '79 Board President
351-2862
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Bob Phillips is in the House! Thursday, July 15, 2010, 7pm at the Alumni Club House
Bob Phillips is here visiting from the mainland, so join us Thursday, July 15, 2o1o, at 7pm for a 'Meet and Greet' at the St. Louis Alumni Club House. Stop by and say 'Howzit' and may be have a brew or two. Pupu's are always welcome.
First Annual Chili Cook Off Contest Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Kualoa Beach Park
The Class of '79 First Annual Chili Cook Off Contest will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Kualoa Beach Park from 11am to 2pm. Break out your best Chili recipie and cook up a pot and come on down and let us determine if it really is the BEST!
Rules are simple. The competitor's chilis will be place in small marked tasting sample dishes. Tasters then vote anonymouly for the chili that they consider to be the best. The board will provide rice, salad, bowls and utensils, and bottled water. Please bring a chair or two and you are welcomed to bring your own adult beverages if you want.
We will have a tent put up, so look for the Class of '79 Banner. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact me at 351-2862.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Rules are simple. The competitor's chilis will be place in small marked tasting sample dishes. Tasters then vote anonymouly for the chili that they consider to be the best. The board will provide rice, salad, bowls and utensils, and bottled water. Please bring a chair or two and you are welcomed to bring your own adult beverages if you want.
We will have a tent put up, so look for the Class of '79 Banner. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact me at 351-2862.
Aloha,
Mel Pilien
Board President
Class of ’79 Board Meeting July 15, 2010 7pm
We will be having our bi-weekly class board meeting at the Crusader Lounge (Alumni Clug House) on Thursday, July 15, 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.
Following the board meeting we will be having a 'Meet and Greet' get together for Bob Phillips who is here visiting from the mainland. Stop by and say 'Howzit' and may be have a brew or two with whoever shows up. Pupu's are always welcomed.
The July 7th meeting was attended by Tony Souza, Albert Nakanishi, Karlton Borges, James Santos, and myself, Mel Pilien.
A locaion for the First Annual Chili Cook Off has been determined, and we will be having the Chili Cook Off at Kualoa beach Park from 11am to 2pm on Sunday July 18, 2010.
Memoir et Fedilis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Following the board meeting we will be having a 'Meet and Greet' get together for Bob Phillips who is here visiting from the mainland. Stop by and say 'Howzit' and may be have a brew or two with whoever shows up. Pupu's are always welcomed.
The July 7th meeting was attended by Tony Souza, Albert Nakanishi, Karlton Borges, James Santos, and myself, Mel Pilien.
A locaion for the First Annual Chili Cook Off has been determined, and we will be having the Chili Cook Off at Kualoa beach Park from 11am to 2pm on Sunday July 18, 2010.
Memoir et Fedilis
Mel Pilien
Board President
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Services for Justin Honda
Services for Justin Honda will be held next month at Diamond Head Mortuary and Memorial Park.
Visitation: Friday, July 16, 6 - 9 p.m.
Burial: Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Casual attire.
On behalf of the family, many thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.
Visitation: Friday, July 16, 6 - 9 p.m.
Burial: Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Casual attire.
On behalf of the family, many thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.
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