IMPORTANT


MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

GINEN MEETING


GINEN I HILA MEETING:

TBA




Time: 7:00 p.m.

Storytelling




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Put Si Tata Storytelling Event Snapshots -


June 14, 2018 at Cali's Cafe, Mangilao

Prospective Master Storyteller

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.

Ginen Application

Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha Association Membership Application




Mother's Day Storytelling at Chamorro Village


Mother's Day Storytelling on May 10, 2018 at Chamorro Village



Christmas Caroling

CHAMORRO MONTH CULTURAL STORIES & ARTS AND CRAFTS AT THE HAGATNA PUBLIC LIBRARY




CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT GUAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL









GINEN ELECTION

Congratulations to the Newly-Elected 2015-2016 Ginen i Hila of Officers!  

President:  Antonia Masga Calvo

Vice President: Frances Blanco

Secretary:  Ewy Taitano

Treasurer:   Patricia Ann Quichocho

Historian:  Benita Lizama

Sgt.-at-Arms:  Annie Pineda

Webmaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
Congratulations, Peter Robert Onedera, former Ginen/PIBBA International President, on being recognized as Sainan Minenhalom Sinangan Ginen I Hila’, or Master Storyteller, and the publication of your sixth book titled, “Tinige’ Hinasso."

Pictured L-R: Joseph Artero-Cameron, Department of Chamorro Affairs President; Onedera; Vincent Leon Guerrero, Chief Education Officer to Gov. Eddie Calvo; Senator BJ Cruz, Vice Speaker of the 33rd Guam Legislature; and Monica Okada Guzman, CAHA Board Chair.


Pictured L-R: Jacqueline Balbas, CAHA Program Coordinator; Onedera; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, FestPac Literary Arts-Publications Co-Chair & PIBBA/Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha Association Webmaster.

Literary Arts Workshop Snapshots

Snapshots from the Sept. 6 workshops conducted by the Guam Literary Arts Committee for the GUAM Festival of Pacific Arts 2016. The workshops were held at the University of Guam CLASS Lecture Hall and HSS. Presentations focused on Indigenous Language, Oratory (Storytelling), Fashion, History, Publications, and Theater.
MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS
STORYTELLING SLAM MEANINGFUL!

Ginen I Hila’ I Maga’taotao Siha Association's MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS storytelling slam held on May 5, 2014 at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center was filled with exciting stories and a chance to recruit new members. Enjoy the following video and snapshots taken during this special event!

MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS

Click on the video below to view Ginen i Hila' I Maga'taotao Siha Association's "MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS" on PhotoPeach.




MACHOSFLAKOS MADNESS SNAPSHOTS

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop


CAHA/PREL Talk Story Workshop

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The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency (CAHA) and the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) in collaboration with the Literary Arts Group of the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts Festival and the Guam Preservation Trust invite writers, storytellers and educators to a Talk Story Workshop. The theme for the workshop is the FestPac theme: “" What We Own, What We Have, What We Share, United Voices of the Pacific - Hafa Iyo-ta, Hafa Guinaha-ta, Hafa Ta Patte, Dinanna' Sunidu Siha Giya Pasifiku".

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.

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Snapshots

CAHA/PREL Talk Story Snapshots


Thank you to those who joined us in celebration of our 10th Anniversary.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

10th Anniversary Celebration - Friday the 13th Zombie Walk

FRIDAY, THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK

"FRIDAY THE 13TH ZOMBIE WALK" SUCCESSFUL

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

+MEMORIAM

Sunday 27 December 2015

Week-In-Review … December 20 - 26, 2015

12/22/2015 Tuesday > CHRISTMAS CAROLING at GMH, 3:00 pm . Met at the Main entrance Lobby ..... Joey Leon Guerrero, Juanita Peredo, Frances Blanco, Ann Rivera, Ewy Taitano, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Annie Pineda, David Gofigan, Patti Quichocho, Toni Calvo (and granddaughter Mia) and Benit Lizama ..... Ms. Maria Perez, GMH Public Relations, met and guided the group to the 3rd floor and 4th floor wards.  

12/25/2015 Thursday > CHRISTMAS DAY ...Day for Family and Friends to share in this Blessed Occasion … We hoped all of you celebrated in ways that brought Peace, Love and Joy to everyone.


What's UP for THIS WEEK:


There was a Literary Arts Author's Night   / Open Mic  event set for the last Tuesday of December however was cancelled due to venue closure;


Dr. Rivera (Literary Arts Committee member) had announced:

The following is our latest list of those who will be sharing their stories/poetry:

Annie Pineda, Patti Quichocho, Kisha Borja-Quichocho , Johanna Salinas, Ewy Taitano, Benit Lizama, Ann Rivera, Juanita Peredo, Joey Leon Guerrero (Tentative), Toni Calvo (Tentative), Dr. Rivera & the rest of the Literary Arts Publications Delegation (Back-up)
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We are also excited that members of the Ginen i Hila' i Maga’taotao Siha Association will share a special Kanta treat that will lift your spirits, touch your heart, and get you into the mood to ring in the New Year 2016!  Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

... soon there after had sent this message:

Hafa Adai Team,

Dispensa, I recently received a message from Denise regarding the closure of the Guma' Tasa Coffeehouse this week.  Thus, I regret to inform you that our Literary Arts Authors Night/Open Mic event will be cancelled.  Please let others know of the cancellation.  I apologize for any inconvenience.

We express our deep gratitude to Denise for graciously allowing us to host our monthly FESTPAC activities.  Felis Påsguan Nochebuena yan Magof na Åñu Nuebu!

Saina Ma'ase',
si Dr. R :)

Stay Tuned for further Updates.


Looking Ahead >>>

January 17th, 2016 Sunday @ 4:00 pm >> FestPac Literary Arts Committee Meeting .. Sinajana Mayor's Office // Contact 477-4234 or literary.guam@gmai.com for details


~ Calendar of Events ~

Library Readings ... will continue at the Nieves Flores Memorial Library during March / Mes Silebrasion Chamoru

Historical Significance ... of this organization will be compiled and presented

Comedy Show .. "FRIHONADAS YAN BABARIAS" ... will form a G-rated performance for kids & family AND adults

"IN THEIR OWN WORDS" ... "A Day In The Life"

"Puengen Na'Ma'nao" … October


UNIFORMS ... T-shirts, skirts, blouse/shirt, vests .. Color (tan / light brown)
RECRUITMENT ... to expand on membership

>> Information will be forthcoming for these events



Other Information >>>

WHAT'S.APP chat group (Administrator:  Lois Gumataotao) .. another means to communicating with each other .. Let us know your preferred cell phone contact.

Club DUES Please submit your dues as soon as you can


SI YU'OS MA'ASE' .... 

Sunday 20 December 2015

Ginen News - 12/21


12/15/15 Tuesday > Christmas Dinner / Social .. was held at Carmen's Restaurant in Hagatna.  Toni & Tony Calvo, Annie Pineda, Patti Quichocho, Frances Blanco, Juanita Peredo, Joey Leon Guerrero, Ewy Taitano, Benit Lizama, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Malia Ramirez all enjoyed the Hispanic Cuisine, "Describe/Guess Who This Person Is-Exchange Gift", shared and reminisced "Talk Stories", sang Christmas Songs.  'Calendar Of Events' was discussed and a working schedule was outlined (see below).

What's UP for THIS WEEK:

December 22nd 2015 Tuesday .. CHRISTMAS CAROLING at Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) .. Meet at the Entrance Lobby .. 3:00 p.m. .. Bring 2 friends to join us!

Thursday December 25th .. It's Christmas Day... Rejoice for Christ is in our presence .. Be Blessed in Body, Heart and Spirit in His Graces for each moment in time We shall be renewed, refreshed, and remember the Reason for the Season .. Have a very Merry Christmas


~ Calendar of Events ~

Library Readings .. will continue at the Nieves Flores Memorial Library during March / Mes Silebrasion Chamoru

Historical Significance .. of this organization will be compiled and presented

Comedy Show .. "FRIHONADAS YAN BABARIAS" .. will form a G-rate for kids & family AND adults

"IN THEIR OWN WORDS" .. "A Day In The Life"

"Puengen Na'Ma'nao" .. October


UNIFORMS .. T-shirts, skirts, blouse/shirt, vests .. Color (tan / light brown)
RECRUITMENT .. to expand on membership

.... Information will be forthcoming for these events ...


Other Information >>>

WHAT'S.APP chat group (Administrator:  Lois Gumataotao) .. another means to communicating with each other .. Let us know your preferred cell phone contact.

Club DUES Please submit your dues as soon as you can


SI YU'OS MA'ASE' .... 


"Ginen I Hila' I Maga' Taotao Siha"  Officers 2015-2016


President:  Toni Calvo  ..  Vice-President:  Frances Blanco  ..  Secretary:  Ewy Taitano  ..  Treasurer:  Patti Quichocho  ..  Historian:  Benit Lizama  ..  WebMaster:  Dr. Matilda Rivera  ..  Sergeant-At-Arms:  Annie Pineda

Saturday 12 December 2015

"DÅNDAN I PANDARETAS .. 
NA' FANPALÅNGPANG"

December 15th, 2015 .. Tuesday .. 7:00 pm .. CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER ..

Reminder >> Please acknowledge your joining us for this social event by confirming with Ms. Patti.

Bring your CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE GIFT ($25 max .. those members who pulled names)

There will also be surprise activities!

SI YU'OS MA'ASE'!

Friday 11 December 2015

Ginen Weekly Update

We will be having weekly updates to inform the membership and those interested in knowing "What's Happening" with our organization.

A meeting was held on December 3rd, 2015 at Foody's / Shell Gas Station in Barrigada.  In attendance:  Toni & Tony Calvo, Frances Blanco, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Ewy Taitano, Benit Lizama, Patti Quichocho, Anne Pineda, Juanita Peredo, Joey Leon Guerrero, Malia Ramirez.

OFFICERS for the year .. November 2015 - November 2016:

President:  Toni Calvo
Vice-President:  Frances Blanco
Secretary:  Ewy Taitano
Treasurer:  Patti Quichocho
Historian:  Benit Lizama
WebMaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera
Sergeant-At-Arms:  Annie Pineda

December 7th, 2015 - Monday 8:00 pm >>> MAISA The Girl Who Save The Island / an Animation and Live Action movie  .. Premier Showing .. at the Tango Theater at the Agana Shopping Center in Hagatna ..... Come early .. Showtime is at 8:00 pm.

December 8th, 2015 - Tuesday 6:00 pm >>> NOBENAN SANTA MARIAN KAMALEN .. Invitation extended by Anne & Patti to attend their annual PROMESA TO SANTA MARIA .. 5:30 pm .. Nobena will start at 6:00 pm .. at their home in Barrigada.

December 15th, 2015 - Tuesday 7:00 pm >>> CHRISTMAS SOCIAL / PARTY .. at Carmen's Restaurant in Hagatna (in the side room, right side from the restaurant) .. We will be having an EXCHANGE OF GIFTS .. Calendar of Events will be planned out this evening as well.)

December 22nd, 2015 - Tuesday 2:00 pm >>> Christmas Caroling at Guam Memorial Hospital .. Meet at the Main Lobby area by 2pm

Will start a WHAT'S.APP chat group (by WebMaster) .. another means to communicating with each other .. Let us know your preferred cell phone contact.

Will be getting UPDATES of Current Events (by Secretary) .. on a weekly basis or as Updates are relayed throughout.

We will  need to meet to come up with a CALENDAR OF EVENTS for this Year  .. This will be done during our Christmas Social (12/15)

Exchange of Gifts .. Names were pulled.  If you would like to join in on this festive event, Please contact Ms. Patti. 

Next Meeting ..  To Be Announced

Friday 4 December 2015

Congratulations to the Newly-Elected 2015-2016 Ginen i Hila Officers!

President:  Antonia Masga Calvo

Vice President: Frances Blanco

Secretary:  Ewy Taitano

Treasurer:   Patricia Ann Quichocho

Historian:  Benita Lizama

Sgt.-at-Arms:  Annie Pineda

Webmaster:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

Tuesday 1 December 2015

Ginen Election, Membership Renewal & Recruitment - Dec. 3, 7:00 p.m. @ Foody’s Barrigada Shell Gas Station

Please join us this Thursday, Dec 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Foody's Barrigada Shell Gas Station, as we will be having an election of officers, membership renewals, and recruitment of new members. Kindly spread the word and share this with current, past, and prospective Ginen members. We hope to see you there!