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