31st Annual International PIBBA Conference Snapshots

Pohnpei cultural presentation during the PIBBA Conference

PIBBA morning gathering prior to the Keynote speech

L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Elcid Joseph, Rickson Higgins, and Dr. Jose Q. Cruz.

L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Zander Refilong, Senator Shelten G. Neth, and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

PIBBA participants gear up for the conference

Dr. David Hough, PIBBA Keynote Speaker

PIBBA participants gather together after the evening keynote speech by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

Congratulations newly-elected PIBBA International Officers! Front row L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz, Historian; Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasure; and Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President. Back row L-R: Illuminanda "Lumi" Bermudes, Secretary; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; and Masa-Aki Emesiochl, President-Elect.

Rosario family gathering with Dr. Rivera, Clara Rosario, and Dr. Greg Tainatongo.

Pohnpei passes the key to Guam for PIBBA's next Conference in 2013. L-R: Dr. Jose Q. Cruz and Joseph Villazon, Director of Pohnpei Department of Education.

Condolences for Angustia Baza Tainatongo Rivera

 
The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Angustia Baza Tainatongo Rivera, our PIBBA friend and sister of PIBBA Guam Chapter and International Member, Dr. Gregorio "Greg" Tainatongo and mother of longtime PIBBA supporter and GDOE educator, Eloise "El" Rivera Sanchez. "Auntie Uta/Angie" left this earth on April 15, 2012. She was 77. She will always be remembered. God Bless her and her family. May she rest in peace.

Rosary is being said at 6:00 p.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church, Ordot. Last respects will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on April 28, 2012 at San Juan Bautista Church. Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. and interment will follow at the Guam Memorial Park, Leyang Barrigada.

Intermediate CHamoru Class Story Hour a Success!

PIBBA Guam Chapter President, Rosa Salas Palomo, and her CM202 Intermediate CHamoru students culminated CHamoru month at the Hagatna Public Library with cultural stories/legends, arts, crafts, and songs! The children were captivated by the cultural presentations. Enjoy the following group picture taken during this memorable event!

PIBBA Story Hour and Cultural Presentations a Success!

The PIBBA Guam Chapter continued its service in celebration of CHamoru Month at the Hagatna Public Library's Saturday Story Hour on March 24, 2012 with coconut weaving conducted by Dr. Greg Tainatongo & grandchildren, stories by Bobbie Benavente & Liz Langas, chants by Toni Salas & Lois Gumataotao, cultural activities by Zan Refilong & Professor Palomo. The PIBBA Guam Chapter also conducted cultural presentations at the Navy Exchange with Professor Palomo's White Lady story, Malia Ramirez's Puntan & Fu'una legend/song/dance, and Dr. Rivera's Guahan/Mangga/Flores poem presentations, with the assistance of Mye Ganan-Flores and Bobbie Manibusan. What a busy, yet rewarding cultural day! BIBA PIBBA! BIBA MES CHAMORU! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this culture-packed day!

PIBBA Saturday Story Hour Features Sirena

PIBBA's Saturday Story on March 17, 2012 began with PIBBA Webmaster Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera reading a book on Rainbow Fish. She then asked for the children to think about the fish (guihan) and see how it relates to the story of Sirena. Thereafter, she read the story of Sirena, which captivated the children. The Read Aloud culminated with a coloring activity of Sirena and gluing of scales on the bottom half of Sirena to give her a 3D affect. The children had a meaningful literacy experience! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this PIBBA cultural literacy event!

PIBBA Guam Meeting Meaningful

The PIBBA Guam meeting held March 17, 2012 was meaningful, as we discussed details of PIBBA events and logistics pertaining to the upcoming PIBBA Conference in Pohnpei. In particular, among the topics discussed were hosting of Monday's Inachaigen Fino CHamoru Fina'se'pe, Mes CHamoru activities at the Nieves M. Flores Hagatna Public Library, fundraising activities towards PIBBA Pohnpei, PIBBA Guam Chapter Conference presenters, air fare, hotel/car reservations, gift baskets, PIBBA Constitution and by-laws committee report, and other important PIBBA news. The next meeting will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Center for Independent Living. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the meeting!