Ginen i Hila' i Maga'taotao Siha Association
GINEN MEETING
Storytelling
Sainan Minenhalom E’estoria
Ginen Application
Mother's Day Storytelling at Chamorro Village
Christmas Caroling
GINEN ELECTION
FestPac Newsletter #2
Literary Arts Workshop Snapshots
STORYTELLING SLAM MEANINGFUL!
MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS
CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop
CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop
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Presenters and topics for the workshop include Terrie Perez – Timeline/Storyline Process; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera – Historical Value of the Stories to be written; PK Harmon – Publication Matters; Leiana Naholowaa – Developing Program Topic of Stories; Dr. Monique Carriveau Storie – Techniques; Louie Gombar – Oral Presentation; and Antonia Masga Salas – Storytelling. Some stories resulting from this project will be featured in a PREL publication.
The workshop is FREE and scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3 & 10, 2014 at AV#1, RFK Library, University of Guam in Mangilao. Interested parties may register with CAHA by submitting their name and contact information via telephone at 300-1204 to 300-1208 or via email at kaha1@guam.net. For further information contact Jackie Balbas, CAHA Program Coordinator at the numbers and email previously indicated.
10th Anniversary Celebration - Friday the 13th Zombie Walk
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FRIDAY, THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, Ginen i Hila’ i Maga’taotao Siha Association hosted its first FRIDAY THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK on September 13, 2013. The event took place at the Paseo de Susana from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This event was free to the public, but donations were being accepted to benefit Rainbows for All Children - Guam.
Ginen i Hila'i Maga'taotao Siha Association was founded by Peter R. Onedera in 2003 and has been the literary arts delegation to the Festival of the Pacific Arts (FestPac) in Palau (2004); American Samoa (2008); and in the Solomon Islands (2012). The group is also preparing for its participation in Guam’s hosting of FestPac in 2016.
Thank you once again to all who joined us in this special event. For more information, please contact Peter R. Onedera at peteronedera@gmail.com or at 486-3210.
ABOUT US
This was the first group designated in an official capacity to represent the island as previous festivals normally consisted of visual artists, weavers, carvers, cultural singers and dancers. At the urging of J. Lawrence Cruz, former president of the Department of Chamorro Affairs and overall chairperson of Guam’s official delegation, Peter R. Onedera was contacted to form a group comprised of storytellers.
Thus, the following comprised the original members of the group:
Kevin James Camacho
+Peter John "Makahna" Duenas
David "Dave" De Leon Flores, Jr.
Leonila "Lila" Torres Gombar
Louis "Louie" Gombar
+Dorothea Zita "Doring" Jesus
+David Joseph "Dave" Lujan
Theodore Joseph "Ted" Tenorio Nededog
*Peter Robert Onedera, President
Rosa Salas Palomo
Theresa "Ewy" Gumataotao Taitano
Upon its return from Palau, a majority of the members decided to continue the group and has done so to the present. Others who have, at one time, been a member of the group as well as new ones are listed here:
Anthony J.P. Ada
Bernadita "Bennett" Lujan Aguon
Severina Atalig
Gloriette "Gena" Babauta
Felix Benavente
Lourdes Benavente
*Francisca Camacho Blanco, Vice President
Frank Lee Borja
*Anthony Lloyd Calvo
*Antonia Masga Calvo, President
Beverly Ann Borja Acfalle Cssas
Julius Cesar Sotomayor Cena
Grace Christman
Elisa Beam Cruz
Elizabeth Terlaje Cruz
+Dr. Jose Quinene Cruz
*Dr. Arlene Salas Diaz
Maria Borja Dooley
Jeff Emmanuel
Maria Esteves
Nickolas "Nick" Fegurgur
Terrie C. Flores
Julie T. Garcia
+David "Dave" Tedtaotao Gofigan
*Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Historian
Marianna Guzman
Mae Imaizumi
Peter Judicpa
Ronald Tenorio Laguana
Joseph David Leon Guerrero
Benita M. Lizama
John M. Lizama
Dawn Maka
Charissa Lynn Aguon Manibusan
+Cira T. McMillan
*Mae Cruz Mendiola, Secretary
Nikita Mendiola
Rufina Mendiola
Selina Onedera-Salas
Anna Maria Palacios
*Simeon Manibusan Palomo
Daniel J. Pangelinan
Jay Baza Pascua
*Juanita T. Peredo
*Annie Margarita Babauta Pineda
*Patricia Ann "Patti" Quichocho, Treasurer
Therese Ponteras Quichocho
+Rosa Mafnas Quidachay
*Toni "Malia" Ramirez
Elizabeth Reyes
Ju'ne Sablan-Hawkins
Carmen D. San Nicolas
Joseph T. San Nicolas
Joseph "Poping" Santos
Emily Sablan
Frances Sablan
Patria "Patti" Sablan
Dallas Taijeron
Maria Ana "Ann" Tenorio Rivera
*Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster
Dr. Marilyn "Mern" C. Salas
Vincent John "Vinnie" Salas
Steven Santos
Julia Henderson Shore
Sandy Marie Stilwell
Jovita Taimanao
Jerome Tomagan
+Victor Tuquero
*CURRENT MEMBERS
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Wednesday 28 December 2022
Monday 28 February 2022
Sainan Minenhalom E’estoria
Håfa Adai Ginen I Hila’ Members:
Based on today’s PDN coverage about the Master’s Program, it appears that this might be the year when nominations will happen for the Sainan Minenhalom E’estoria and the possible selection and bestowing of honors to nominees who deserve recognition of this significant honor. There are definitely a number of you who merit a nomination and I’d like to encourage you to start preparing for this possibility but know, too, that the nominations will be open to the general public so bear this in mind when you think someone deserves recognition for nomination. Please look at the ginenihila.blogspot.com on the specifics of the criteria for the Master of Storytelling honors. As the criteria indicates, put together a portfolio (a binder) of warranted and proven storytelling events, programs, certificates, awards, and, most especially forms, photos, videos of your involvement. You may also forward this email message to other non-members of Ginen i Hila’ from the community and storytellers who definitely must BE CHamoru. Good luck and please proceed with getting your portfolios done so that you’ll be the first of submissions when the formal CAHA announcements become public. Privately, Email me back at tinige.765@gmail.com to let me know if you have intentions and I’ll help you in every way I can. I’ll take the lead in affixing my signature for your nomination. My only caution is that I won’t be able to write you a letter of recommendation but, like I said, I’ll sign the nomination for your inclusion of consideration. I hope to see an expansion of a cadre of honored and recognized storytellers. Your nomination will be kept in the strictest of confidence and will not be disclosed until masters are declared publicly.
Sunday 6 June 2021
Ginen i Hila Gathering Memorable!
Saturday 10 April 2021
Ginen Gathering Meaningful
Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to those who joined us for our special Ginen gathering on April 10, 2021, despite the pandemic. If you could not join us, you were surely with us in heart and spirit, and we hope to see you next time. God bless, and please stay safe, Familian Ginen! 🙏❤️
Wednesday 7 April 2021
Ginen i Hila Membership Roster - As of 4-7-21
This was the first group designated in an official capacity to represent the island as previous festivals normally consisted of visual artists, weavers, carvers, cultural singers and dancers. At the urging of J. Lawrence Cruz, former president of the Department of Chamorro Affairs and overall chairperson of Guam’s official delegation, Peter R. Onedera was contacted to form a group comprised of storytellers.
Thus, the following comprised the original members of the group:
Kevin James Camacho
+Peter John "Makahna" Duenas
David "Dave" De Leon Flores, Jr.
Leonila "Lila" Torres Gombar
Louis "Louie" Gombar
+Dorothea Zita "Doring" Jesus
+David Joseph "Dave" Lujan
Theodore Joseph "Ted" Tenorio Nededog
*Peter Robert Onedera, President
Rosa Salas Palomo
Theresa "Ewy" Gumataotao Taitano
Upon its return from Palau, a majority of the members decided to continue the group and has done so to the present. Others who have, at one time, been a member of the group as well as new ones are listed here:
Anthony J.P. Ada
Bernadita "Bennett" Lujan Aguon
Charissa Lynn Aguon
Severina Atalig
Gloriette "Gena" Babauta
Felix Benavente
Lourdes Benavente
*Francisca Camacho Blanco, Vice President
Frank Lee Borja
*Anthony Lloyd Calvo
*Antonia Masga Calvo, President
Beverly Ann Borja Acfalle Cassas
Julius Cesar Sotomayor Cena
Grace Christman
Elisa Beam Cruz
Elizabeth Terlaje Cruz
+Dr. Jose Quinene Cruz
*Dr. Arlene Salas Diaz
Maria Borja Dooley
Jeff Emmanuel
Maria Esteves
Nickolas "Nick" Fegurgur
Terrie C. Flores
Julie T. Garcia
+David "Dave" Tedtaotao Gofigan
*Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Historian
Marianna Guzman
Mae Imaizumi
Peter Judicpa
Ronald Tenorio Laguana
Joseph David Leon Guerrero
Benita M. Lizama
John M. Lizama
Dawn Maka
+Cira T. McMillan
*Mae Cruz Mendiola, Secretary
Nikita Mendiola
Rufina Mendiola
Selina Onedera-Salas
Anna Maria Palacios
*Simeon Manibusan Palomo
Daniel J. Pangelinan
Jay Baza Pascua
*Juanita T. Peredo
*Annie Margarita Babauta Pineda
*Patricia Ann "Patti" Quichocho, Treasurer
Therese Ponteras Quichocho
+Rosa Mafnas Quidachay
Anthony J. "Malia" Ramirez
*Toni "Malia" Ramirez
Elizabeth Reyes
Ju'ne Sablan-Hawkins
Carmen D. San Nicolas
Joseph T. San Nicolas
Joseph "Poping" Santos
Emily Sablan
Frances Sablan
Patria "Patti" Sablan
Dallas Taijeron
Maria Ana "Ann" Tenorio Rivera
*Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster
Dr. Marilyn "Mern" C. Salas
Vincent John "Vinnie" Salas
Steven Santos
Julia Henderson Shore
Sandy Marie Stilwell
Jovita Taimanao
Jerome Tomagan
+Victor Tuquero
*CURRENT MEMBERS
+
Sunday 4 April 2021
Ginen Gathering - April 10
Håfa Adai, Familian Ginen: because of the familiar closeness we exhibited at Doring’s funeral services, I’ve suggested to Antonia that we gather again for camaraderie, sharing, laughter and added on with tidbits of fond memories, and just updated info on our lives during and now with this pandemic, therefore; we’ll meet at 6pm at Antonia and Anthony Lloyd’s (Calvo) house at Liguan Terrace at 6pm to, let’s say, 8:30pm and with a potluck menu of food, drinks, desserts, and whatever strikes your fancy. It will be this Saturday, April 10, 2021 and even though social gatherings have been lifted to 50 max, just wear your masks, and the sinks at Antonia’s house will accommodate the washing of hands but bring along your hand sanitizers if you want, too. A thought: sing the Ginen song for the 20 seconds of the washing of hands, or will it be anyone’s birthday? Oh, respond through this chat with your intended potluck and if you plan to attend. If it’s just a handful of about five to ten, that would be okay, too. Pass along this message or forward it to any of our family who’s not yet on the address roster of our group chat.
Saturday 20 March 2021
Funeral Service for Dorothea Zita "Doring" Leon Guerrero Jesus
The Ginen i Hila' i Maga'taotao Siha Association familia extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of former Ginen member, Dorothea "Doring" Jesus (formerly Castro), of Chalan Pago. She passed away at the age of 68 from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funeral services were held March 20, 2021 at the Ada's Mortuary. Church services followed immediately after at the Our Lady of Peace and Safe Journey in Chalan Pago and the burial took place at the Pigo Cemetary. Our Ginen Familia paid respect to the urn of the cremains of our dearly departed sister, Doring. We sang songs in memory of her, including the Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha song. Below are snapshots from the services. God bless, and rest in peace, sister Doring.