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 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

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

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 50^th 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 50^th 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 you'll find a link to the easy to follow form to be used to deposit monies to our Class of 1979 Trust Fund, and remember to clearly write down on the form that the monies are to be deposited to our Class of 1979 Trust Fund.

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. For added convenience, use the following link to print additional forms for future donations, and always remember to write, “Class of 1979 Trust Fund” on each donation form:

http://www.saintlouishawaii.org/pdf/SLSAnnualAppeal.pdf

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
Chair, Class Gift Committee
SLHS Class of 1979

Buy a Book, Raise Money for Saint Louis!

It's Saint Louis vs. Sacred Hearts in a Gentle(wo)man's Wager over who can raise the most funds this weekend.

It's happening at a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall, this Mother's Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 7-9.

Visit any Barnes & Noble to purchase Mother's Day gifts, summer reading or books for fun from May 7-9, and until May 14 for on-line purchases, to benefit Saint Louis School.

Use SLS Coupon #10205862 and help us earn to up a 20 percent cash rebate. Sales are not limited to the Kahala location, and will include on-line purchases using the coupon number.

As for the wager? If Saint Louis wins, SHA principal Betty White has to wear the famous Saint Louis football jersey to work. (If Sacred Hearts wins, then SL president Walter Kirimitsu will have to wear an SHA soccer jersey.)

SLS and SHA students will provide FREE gift-wrapping services Friday between 3-6 pm and 7-10 pm.

And here's the schedule of events for Saturday, May 8:

1:00 - 4:00 pm: Author Lance Tominage will sign copies of A Prophecy Fullfilled: The Story of Clarence T.C. Ching, a newly released biography of the philanthropic developer.

Also, Ray Tam, '51, Ching's nephew, will share his uncle's legacy and his rags to riches story.

1:45 - 2:30 pm: Walter S. Kirimitsu, '58 (SL President), Betty White (SHA Principal) and Patricia Hamamoto (SL Principal) will read from their favorite children's books.

2:30 - 4:00 pm: SLS and SHA students will provide entertainment, fun and book reading.

Voucher coupons and more information can be found at SaintLouisHawaii.org.

See you at Kahala Mall!