Past Events

DECEMBER 2022 - SLC '55 Classmate Christmas Party

Byron & Debra Hansen, Harold & Gladys Chun, Lionel and Elizabeth Camara, Calvin Mann, George Mauliola, Damien Farias, George & Kathleen Rego, Louie & Barbra Paresa, Gordan Sam & Winne, Stanley Osada,  Stan Yasamoto, Debra Freitas, Carol Philips and additonal friends and family.

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APRIL 20, 2022 - SLC '55 Classmate Meeting minutes

The meeting was called to order at 10:13 am by Chair Damien Farias. 

George Rego reported our Bank Account has not changed still $268.28

Present at Our Meeting:

Harold Chun – also brought Beagles Snacks for Us

George Mauliola – also brought sweet lemon pastry.

Calvin Mann

Louis Paresa

Walter Furuyama 

There were many social discussions and everyone waiting to see if anyone else might show up. We all agreed that Our numbers were shrinking.

It was suggested that We plan a luncheon for July and it was planned for July 22, 2022, at the Happy Day Chinese Restaurant in Kaimuki. It was to be set up as an early Luncheon. Louis Paresa and Johnston Yee would be in charge of details.

Harold Chun discussed putting together a program for Our Class that would make donations to St Louis School for Athletic Students who need help with their tuition.

Harold is to work on completing the idea and report back at the

The next meeting is on July 20, 2022.

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January 19, 2022 - SLC '55 Classmate Meeting minutes

MINUTES OF THE SLC ’55 CLASSMATE MEETING OF 01/19/2022

Classmates attending: JOHNSON YEE, JUSTIN WONG, DAMIEN FARIAS, GEORGE CORENEVSKY, LIONEL CAMARA, WALTER FURUYAMA, CALVIN MANN, LOUIS PARESA, CENRIC HO, HAROLD CHUN, GEORGE REGO (by Telephone Connection)

Snacks: A bag of Bagels was provided by Harold CHUN

Chairman FARIAS called the meeting to order at 10:03 A.M.

Treasurer's Report: Chairman FARIAS related to all, that REGO is ill with some respiratory problems. then contacted Treasurer George REGO by phone. REGO reported that our fund/kitty had a balance of $349.28

The opening discussion(s) were centered on “What shall we do in the coming months, recognizing that most of us are at 83+ years and older”?

After some good back-and-forth, and meaningful dialogue, it was decided that we need to at least
develop meeting calendar dates for the ensuing months. Therefore, the following are meeting dates
(month(s) only); exact dates will be determined by the availability of a meeting venue (probably at
the SLAA Clubhouse; and most probably starting at 10:00 A.M.)

January 2022. Classmate Meeting

April 2022  Classmate Meeting

July 2022. Classmate Meeting

October 2022. Classmate Meeting

Then, after additional discussions and bantering, 2 Classmate “Get-Togethers” were established.
We will have a gathering at : Happy Days Chinese Restaurant (Kaimuki)
Friday, April 22nd 10:30 A.M.
Menu: Peking Duck
Walnut Shrimp
Kai Kow e-main Chicken Noodles
Chinese Chicken Salad
Mixed Dim Sum

All ordered drinks, including alcoholic beverages, will be PAY AS YOU ORDER!
Cost: All ordered food bills, will be totaled, and then the total bill plus tax & tip,
will be divided by the number of attendees, for immediate payment (so please bringl CASH!)
Chairman: Louis PARESA
Ass't Chairman: Johnson
More info to follow!

And then, on Sunday, August 28'ʰ, we will gather at the Mystic Rose Chapel (on the grounds of St.
Louis High School) perhaps attend (or not) a Mass at 10:00 A.M.; then, following the Mass, those
that would like to attend a Luncheon of the gathered Classmates and spouses and guests; would all
proceed to the restaurant/venue of choice. Harold CHUN is the Chairman of the event. More info to
follow.

Then, Chairman FARIAS volunteered to be the Chairman for our Christmas Party, and he scheduled it for December 5ᵗʰ. FARIAS related that this may evolve into a Fine Dinning experience. More info to follow.

It was a real pleasure to see a “new face” Classmate attending the meeting. Justin WONG opened the door to the meeting place, entered, and all in attendance immediately started speaking very quietly to one another, "who da guy"? Even the Classmate Chinese Ambassador Johnson YEE, did not recognize Justin. Truly, Justin's presence was well appreciated by everyone, and he got involved in the discussions of the meeting. Perhaps, there are others out there that might want to attend one or more of our Classmate Meetings. Hope so. If you are one of those. contact usfor any questions you might have. Again, to Justin. Many thanks!!!!

Chairman FARIAS adjourned the meeting at 10:50 A.M.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the SLC '55 Classmates, is in April, 2022. Specifics will
be sent out to all, when venue is appropriated.

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November 10, 2021- SLC '55 Classmate Meeting minutes

August 18, 2021- SLC '55 Classmate Meeting

Attendees: Paresa, Furuyama, Corenevsky, H. Chun, Farias, Rego, Yee

Extras: Fresh pastries provided by Harold Chun

Call To Order: The Chairman (Farias), called the meeting to order at: 10:12 A.M.

Agenda Items:

Christmas Party – The Chairman (Farias) reported that Camara has locked in the Christmas Party Date as December 8th, at the Mid-Pac Country Club (in Lanikai), starting at 11:00 A.M. and lasting till 2:30 P.M.

Menu and costs are still pending.

“Fine Dining” Luncheon - The terminology of “Fine Dining” has been “massaged” to “Casual Dining”. The State of Hawaii protocols relative to the number of patrons permissible for “group dine-in” at a restaurant, is 10. Parties of greater numbers will have to be accommodated in “outside  seating” (if available). 

Yee gave his presentation and supporting menu/cost listings; for different Restaurants, and it was determined, that some of Yee's info provided by the researched restaurants, was not supportive of Hawaii's Covid protocols (10 patrons max). Soooooo, based on current Hawaii government Covid restrictions , it doesn't look good for having a Luncheon at a Restaurant (at this time). This “Fine Dining Luncheon” discussion, was tabled for future discussions and possible action. 

After some additional strong discussion, the Chairman (Farias) related to the group, that he could “accomplish a casual luncheon catered by “Kanak Attack”, for $20.00 or under pp, to be held at the SLAA Clubhouse on September 28th.”.

Menu items (Buffet style) will be determined by an e-mail canvassing of the Classmates. 

(Note: E-mail to be out by 08/22/21).

Golfing -  H. Chun reports that: There is NO GOLFING SCHEDULED to be held in August.

Adjournment: The Chairman (Farias) adjourned the meeting at 10:55 A.M.

July  7, 2021- SLC '55 Classmate Meeting

Attending Classmates: FARIAS, REGO, MAULIOLA, CHUN, Harold, YEE,
CORENEVSKY, FURUYAMA, PARESA, LYONS, HO, Cenric, YOUNG, Gerrit
(11 Classmates – Fantastic)

Brought Goodies: MAULIOLA (fresh/hot Malasadas)

Call To Order: Chairman FARIAS called the meeting to order at 10:20 A.M.

Discussion Topics
“Fine Dining” Much discussion on where to go; if a venue was actually
available, Pandemic restrictions, Cost, type of service
(Buffet or sit & order), Day & Date & Time of event,
Daytime or Nighttime (addressing driving problems in the
P.M.), Brunch or Lunch? It was also announced, by the
Chairman, that this particular “Fine Dining” event was
requested to “not be held” at a Chinese Restaurant
(requested by a Classmate not present at the meeting).
Spouses of deceased Classmates and other interested
friends/parties would be invited to this event and costs
would be offset by funds from our “kitty”.

The end result, was that Cenric HO was selected
(volunteered) as the Chairperson for this “Fine Dining”

Luncheon Event.
Preliminary info: Please know, that all of the below listed Preliminary info was
planned For Acomplishment, however, on checking with the appropriate
“in charge” personnel of the Kahala Resort, we find that we CANNOT
do what we had intended to do!

Date: September 2, 2021, a Thursday
Time: 11:00 A. M.
Place: One of these restaurants: Hoku's,
Plumeria Cafe, or the Veranda....at the
Kahala Resort (formerly Kahala Hilton)

Meal Type: Buffet
Cost: To be determined (est. $25 - $30.00)

*This fine dining Luncheon Event, was being planned in anticipation of Governo Ige's
future cancellation of all current Pandemic restrictions”


“Christmas Party” Limited discussion on anticipated problems (Pandemic
restrictions), but tentatively scheduled to happen on
Dec. 08, 2021, a Wednesday, at either the Waialae Country
Club or at the Mid-Pacific Country Club in Lanikai. More
info to be released as things “flesh out”.

“Evening Fine Dining” Discussion took place on the possibility, that some
Classmates might be interested, in fact, on having a
nighttime fine dining event. There will be an e-mail sent out
to canvass the Classmates on their desires.

Adjournment: Chairman FARIAS adjourned the meeting at 11:10 A.M.

The next scheduled Classmate Meeting is now scheduled to take place on
August 18 th , 2021 (accelerated meeting timeframe scheduled to accommodate
events planning). It is assumed that this meeting will be held at the SLAA
Clubhouse, starting at 10:00 A.M. You will be notified by e-mail.

Please try to attend if you can. Transportation assistance may be available.

April 7th, 2021- CLASS MEETING
(Minutes provided by Louis Paresa, edited by Corenevsky )

In attendance: Damien Farias, George Rego, Harold Chun, Lionel Camara, George Mauliola, Johnson Yee, Calvin Mann, Louis Paresa. It was decided that our next meeting, would be held sometime between July 6th and July 9th. Damien will let all know thru email.

At that July meeting, we will decide on a brunch/lunch date and place, to include spouses and widows. Pagoda Restaurant was suggested but a decision will be made at the July meeting, along with the time, cost etc. etc.

After our/the meeting adjourned, Loui, Johnson, Harold, Lionel,and Calvin went to Happy Day Chinese Restaurant in Kaimuki, and had a ono, ono, dim sum lunch. Sweet sour pigs feet gee kyuk to you who no speakee Chinee. Chicken feet, pork hash, shrimp dumpling, gin dui, foo chuk wrap, deep fried taro, and more chicken feet. Probably missed a dish or two but was some ono. Johnson paid the bill. Good chinee fella.

Damien had a list of the 12 year student names and his best guess is there are 9 or ten remaining (editor's note: there are 11 remaining). I believe Frederick Uyeda's status is unknown. Consensus was he lives someplace on the mainland. (editor's note: Uyeda lives in Indianapolis, Indiana). I remember his dad had a hat store on Nuuanu Ave., between Hotel and Pauahi streets on the Ewa (west) side. (editor's note: Gordon Sam relates that Frederick Uyeda, has/had a brother Charles that worked with him (Sam) at Pearl Harbor - Corenevsky totry to locate!)

Lots of war stories and laughter. If I forgot something important remember I'm old. This is what my grandchildren tell me. Selective listening in progress!!!

January 23, 2020 – CLASS MEETING

The regularly scheduled Classmate Meeting on the 23rd of January 2020, was held at the St. Louis Alumni clubhouse, and started at 10:40 A.M. Chairman Farias presiding!

Present were: Farias, Rego, Harold Chun, Mauliola, Paresa, Yee and Corenevsky

(Please help and attend future meetings. We had seven Classmates today, and soon it may get down to 2 or 3 which would make the meetings irrelevant. The meetings are in the MORNING......YOU CAN MAKE IT! Contact us if you need a ride.

For Classmate's Info: Meetings are now scheduled at three (3) month intervals. Currently, meetings are scheduled for January 23rd (completed) – April 16th – July 16th – October 15th. All meetings are scheduled for 10:30 A.M., at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse. There will be a Christmas Party in December, and that Party may be considered as another Classmate Meeting.

Topics/Actions:

A- We may be having a Classmate/Partner evening Dinner, at a restaurant on Oahu, in early March. Nothing fancy, just a “get together” for dinner and “talk story”! If you might be interested in attending this type of night time function, please contact Corenevsky at 455-7955 to make your “reservation”. And, please, be true and faithful to your reservation/commitment.

B- The 65th Graduation Anniversary Celebration, is now planned for: May 7th, 2020, a Thursday; and is planned to be a Luncheon. Most probably at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse. More info to be sent out as matters “flesh out”.

B1- There will be an additional 65th Anniversary Celebration, to be held in Las Vegas, during one of the following months: Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec. Farias is attempting to arrange this. Farias reported that Ron Catala expressed an intense desire to attend.

C- Golf – Harold Chun reports that there will probably not be a golf session on January 28th, as he was made aware of there being NO available 7:00 or 8:00 A.M. Tee-Times. Please contact Harold Chun for further info. Also, “tentatively”, an April 14th (a Tuesday) Golf Session, is being scheduled to be held at the Pearl Country Club. Please also contact Harold Chun or Farias to include yourself in the Golfing Session.

D- Treasurer Rego, reported that our Classmate “kitty/fund” amount, was previously $469.15; but an expenditure of $40.00 to pay for one of our Widows attending our last Christmas Party, reduced the amount in our account to $429.15.

E- Chairman Farias adjourned the meeting at 11:30 A.M. God bless us all!

August 8, 2019 – CLASS LUNCHEON

Here-in is the Eventful Luncheon report of Your Class Members who were in attendance on August 8th starting at 10:50am.

Location: The Maple Garden Restaurant next door to the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Isenberg St.  

Everyone was asked to arrive before 10:50am. 
Chair of the Luncheon Cenric Ho welcomed everyone. 
The count of the attendance was announced as 32.

Prayer followed and everyone started Lunch at a Buffet setting with many choices.

We did a walk around, table by table to find out if there was serious consideration for a Las Vegas gathering this year. The sense by response was considered a NO.

Lionel Camara gave the group the break-down about the Christmas Party this year.

Location will be the Mid Pacific Country Club Lanikai Kailua,  Wednesday December 11th at 11:00am to 2:30pm.

The cost is $40 per person all inclusive.

The pictures below identify by name all in attendance. 
This email will also be posted on Our Web-site. http://slc55.com/past.htm
As You can see by the Pictures, Our Class still has a strong commitment to have Social Events and looks forward to them. We will continue to keep Our Classmates informed of the Events as the happen.

July 18, 2019 – CLASS MEETING

Aloha Classmates
Present at Our meeting:
Cenric Ho, Stan Osada, Louis Paresa, Harold Chun, Johnson Yee
George Mauliola, Rayburn Freitas, George Rego & Damien Farias.

We were forgotten at the SLAA Clubhouse for Our scheduled 10:30 Meeting.
We then decided to move to a Burger King Location near-by and have Our meeting.
The Group wanted to focus on the up-coming Luncheon at the Maple Garden on
Thursday August 8th at 10:30am with Lunch being served at 11:00am.

THIS IS CENRIC HO’s Message to all.
ON MAY 8, 2019 HE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING COUNT FOR THE MAPLE GARGEN EVENT.

EARL AHMOO (2) GEORGE MAULIOLA (1-$) LIONEL CAMARA (2) JOE ORNELLAS (1)
HAROLD CHUN(2-$) STAN OSADA (2-$) NORMAN CRUZ (2) MELVIN PANG (2)
DAMIEN FARIAS (2-$) LOUIS PARESA (2-$) RAYBURN FREITAS (1) GEORGE REGO (2-$)
CENRIC HO (2-$) GORDON SAM (1) CLAUDE HOTTENDORF (2) JOHNSON YEE (2)
MICHAEL LYONS (2) WALTER FURUYAMA (4) SYLVIA NAKAKURA (1) MARJORIE YOUNG (1)

If everyone who committed attends the count will be (36)

Thank You to the Classmates who already paid their $18 per person fees.
If You would like to attend or if Your name is listed on the Attached Schedule
(but have not sent in Your payments) please make check payable to ”SLC Class of 1955”
By August 2, 2019…
please mail Your check to:
George Rego
2347 Ahakapu street
Pearl city , Hi 96782

Any questions, please call Cenric Ho at 218-7302 or email to:
Pohoproho302@gmail.com
Las Vegas to be evaluated at this luncheon.
**Note** If there is a dollar sign ($) next to the number following You name, it means You already have Paid.

May 8, 2019 – 64th Anniversary of Our Graduation

Aloha Classmates – On Wednesday May 8th a group of thirty five guest attended Our 64th Anniversary of Our Graduation.

Those in attendance are the following:
Earl & Arlene AhMoo, Melvin & Merie Pany, Wallace & Ann Ching, George & Kathleen Rego,
Michael & Ellie Lyons, Stanley & Doris Osada, Damien Farias & Nancy, Ronald Kong & Grandson Jacob, Lionel & Elizabeth Camara, Harold & Gladys Chun, Louis and Barbara Paresa, Norman & Marie Cruz, Walter & Jane Furuyama & guest, George Mauliola, Rayburn Freitas, Cenric Ho, Gordon Sam, Joseph Ornellas, Marjorie Young, and Deborah Freitas.

Guest started arriving at about 10am,by 10:30 the Bar Opened and Hosted Beverages were available.
Kanak attack arrived and set up Our Buffet so that WE would be on schedule to serve a tasty Hawaiian Food Luncheon. It was all there, everything You would expect was on the serving table.

We had the entire Clubhouse to Ourselves. Conversations, laughing, hugs, kissing, smiles all over the place. Everyone appeared to be completely enjoying being together. Our Private Bar attendant did a very nice Job keeping the Beverages flowing though out the Gathering. No Entertainment Us having Fun & Love.

As People began leaving, a little after 1pm all stated that they had a wonderful time and asked that We continue to have similar Events again. The group slowly grew smaller and by 1:30pm the event had concluded.

January 17, 2019 – CLASS MEETING - SLCAA Clubhouse

Meeting called to order at 10:30 am
Attendance : George Rego, George Mauliola, Claude Hottendorf
Harold Chun, Louis Paresa, Johnston Yee & Damien Farias

This meeting was planned for discussions how and what We might do
To keep Classmates Spouses and Widows of Classmates Past ,coming together
Sociably as Friends do.

There was much discussion and ideas put forward. After all was said, it was
Obvious We need to give these ideas more thought and discuss it at Our next
Meeting on April 18th.

We did set a date for a Class Graduation Celebration (64th) to be held at the
St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Wednesday May 8th.
A committee is working on a Christmas Party and has selected December
12th as the date, the details are in the planning stage.

We have planned on three more meetings for now. Those dates are
April 18th, July 18th and October17th, more to follow.

Detail of Our Gathering of May 8th will be sent to You very soon.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:42am

December 15, 2018 – CLASS MEETING

The Four of us left the Golf Course for Harold’s Home at 11:45am.
On the way We stopped at Domino’s Pizza to pick-up two Pizza’s.

Arriving at Harold’s Home We waited for George Rego, Johnson Yee and
George Mauliola for a last Meeting to discuss the Christmas Party Luncheon
And nothing firm about next year’s Plans.

Our first Meeting will be after the Holidays on January 17, 2019 at location to be announced later.
The short meeting started at about 12:20pm all the Golfers present.
Pizza’s and Soft Drinks were shared all provided by the Host Harold Chun.
Meeting ended at about 1:30pm

December 15, 2018  – Golf at the Navy Marine Golf Course

 We made it to the Golf Course for only the second time this Year.

Harold Chun arranged a Golf Outing at the Navy Marine Golf Course on November 15th
with a Tee Time of 7:45am.

Four classmates showed up to the challenge.
Harold Chun, Stanley Osada, Raymond Loo and Damien Farias.
Seeing We only had one Foursome after a discussion We decided to play a
Scramble format of Twosomes, and We would play from the Senior Tees.

Team #1 was Raymond Loo and Harold Chun.
Team#2 was Stanley Osada and Damien Farias.

We played eighteen holes of Golf under Four Hours.
There was a lot of laughing and a lot of O’s—t’s.
It was a fun day We all had Fun. Raymond Loo was the score keeper
And said team #2 Won by one Stroke.

Stanley Osada said afterwards this was the first time He played on a
Team that made Four Bird’s. The fact is that We also made two double
Boogies six more Boogies and six Par’s.

September 13, 2018  – CLASS MEETING

Date : Thursday September 13th

Place : St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse

Time : 10:30am

Attended : Louis Paresa, Stanley Osada, Cenric Ho, Johnson Yee, Harold Chun
Damien Farias, George Rego, Lionel Camara, George Corenevsky

Discussions : Christmas Party plans are confirmed and invitations to be sent out
to all Classmates with four week notice. Date confirmed Dec. 12th.

-We have decided to have the next Class meeting November 15th.
Reminder will be sent out.

-Starting in 2019 We will have scheduled Class meeting every Quarter.
This information will be posted on our Web-site (slc’55.com) January 2019.

-We hope to celebrate Our 64th Graduation (SLC) on May 9th 2019. More
Information to follow when everything is put together.

-We also decided to from a committee to Plan another Las Vegas get together.
As Plans are confirmed We will send all information to You Our Classmates.

-Golf was discussed and surprise We have a Date . Harold Chun is chairing
a long awaited Golf Outing to be held at the Navy/Marine Club.
Tee time is 7:45am, November 15th. Notices to be sent out soon.

June 20, 2018 – CLASS MEETING

On (Wednesday) June20th the Class of 1955 was represented by

Calvin Mann and Damien Farias.

The meeting was finally called to Order at 6:28pm at which Time

A Quorum was reached so the Business of the Committee could start.

A Prayer was presented as a Opening of Business by David Diamond

The New Manager of the St. Louis Alumni Association class of ’80.

Nominations from the committee were three out-going members who

Sought to run for re-election. There were no nominations from the floor.

We were told about how great operations were at the Clubhouse and

Everything was looking Rosie. They are doing everything to make sure

The Clubhouse and its operations and members are pleased with 

Everything happening to promote Crusader Strong.

A Chinese Buffet Dinner was presented for those present and every

Alumni Member was given two coupons for Beverages at the Bar.

The average age of attendees estimated to be (68).

May 16, 2018 – CLASS MEETING

Our scheduled Class meeting was held on May 16th  and called to order at 10:39am.

Present at the meeting: George Rego, Lionel Camara, Harold Chun, Louis Paresa, George Mauliola

Johnson Yee, Cenric Ho, Stanley Osada, Claude Hottendorf, Damien Farias.

George Rego gave the attendees Our Financial Report -- $494.56.

First discussion was about the status of Our Golfing events and the loss

of participation. It was decided We suspend for a short time the events.

We will see if We might join-up with another class and together We would

have Golf Outings that again would make sense and be enjoyable.

Damien volunteer and see if this is possible. 

Discussion now was on what We should about planned gatherings for

Classmates and Spouses.

Co-chairs Johnson Yee and Cenric Ho reported on Our 2018 Christmas Luncheon.

The date is set for December 12th (Wednesday).

Location is Happy Day Seafood Restaurant (3553 Waialae Ave, Kaimuki)

Exact time late morning (to be announced) this is a Buffet.

More details to follow including Menu.

Damien and George Rego will be searching for locations where group

Luncheons may be held so We can have other Events between now 

and when the Christmas Event happens.

Ps the meeting started after the group had their breakfast.

Meeting ended at 11:43am

April 7, 2018– Bernard Ululani Freitas born March 4, 1936 – Born to Eternal Life March 18, 2018.

The morning of April 7, 2018 High Mass Services were held at St. John Vianney Parish. 

Visitations started at 9:30am with the longest line I’ve seen in a long time waiting

To sign in and do the Viewing.  The parking Lot overflowed and some attendees 

had to park on the streets. 

The following Classmates, Wives, and Partners were in attendance.

Damien Farias & Nancy Yoshioka, George and Kathy Rego, Louis & Barbara Paresa

George & Maggie Joy, Lionel & Elizabeth Camara, Stanley & Susan Victor

Joseph Ornellas, Claude Hottendorf, George Mauliola, Harold Chun

Johnston & Elaine Yee, Michael and Ellie Lyons, Norman & Marie Cruz

George Corenevsky, Cenric Ho, Gordon Sam, Stanley Osada, Norman Len.

As requested by Bernard’s Family Classmates were to gather on stage to sing the School

Alma Mater. When called to perform, We invited all Graduates of St. Louis School

Present Who wanted, could join Us. When the signing began We had at least

Thirty Graduates on Stage singing. It sounded great!

After the Mass the majority in attendance gathered at the near-by  School

Cafeteria for a Celebration of Life Buffet Luncheon. There were so many people

There that it was impossible not to see People You haven’t seen in many years.

There was much Laughing, talking, crying, music and some singing and it was all

about the Man whose life We were celebrating.

Bernard will be Greatly Missed as He was a Big force with the planning and results

Of all the Events, Functions, Meeting and Golfing that Class-members Enjoyed.

Over the last fifteen (15) years from the first meeting We had of planning Our Class

Fiftieth (50th) Graduation (St. Louis College) He was the one Who would Bless Our

Meetings, Dinners and all other events that SLC’55 planned. 

GOD now has Our Brother Bernard in Heaven and He preparing the Golf Course for a 

Round of Golf when His Golfing Brothers arrive.

Novembermber 29, 2017 – Aloha SLC’55 Classmates.

On Wednesday November 29, 2017 at 5:30pm

Six of Your Classmates attended the Dinner that inducted Our Classmate

James Seishiro Burns into the GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS

of ST. LOUIS SCHOOL. The Event was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

Attached is a Photo of attendees from left to right and another Photo of the Stage.

George Mauliola, Louis Paresa, Claude Hottendorf, Damien Farias, George Rego,

and Harold Chun. Also in attendance was Kathleen Rego and Nancy Yoshioka.

A large crowd was present and Music was provided by Kristian Lei and Willie K.

They had many items being silent auctioned. There was a large selection of

Food at Buffet. All in all there was much excitement at this Event.

We enjoyed the Evening and wishes there were more Classmates in attendance.

September 21, 2017 – S.L.C. '55 Class Meeting 6:30 at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse

Call to Order: 6:30Pm 

Attendance: Lionel Camara,  Louis Paresa,  George Corenevesky,  Johnson Yee

Claude Hottendorf, Earl AhMoo,  George Mauliola,  Bernard Freitas

George Rego,  Mike Lyons,  Harold Chun,  Damien Farias

Treasurer:  George Rego reported $409.76 in Our Checking Account.

Classmate News: It was reported that Roy Y. Ichimura has passed away. Our Class Memorial Card was passed around for signatures of those classmates present. Card was sent to His Family on Tuesday September 26th. Damien Reported that He called and spoke to George Kitkowski at 3:00pm Thursday September 21. They talked for about eight minutes. The call was prompted By an e-mail from George which said “ Had I known I’d live to be eighty I would have taken better care of My Body”. George is in better shape than some. He has Arthritis of Spine area otherwise He says He is doing OK. George lives in Tuscan Oaks Antonio TX. George wishes He could join Us, wishes Us all well and a Happy Birthday (80th) .

GODA: James S. Burns will be inducted (posthumously) into : St Louis Schools 

                              “ GALLERY OF DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS”

On Wednesday November 29, 2017, at Sheraton Waikiki Hawaii Ballroom. At the meeting those in attendance committed to buy eleven tickets to the Celebration at $300ea.  The Tables seat ten and each seat is $300. They are all Tables of ten that sell for $400 per seat and Tables that sell for $500 per seat. The higher priced Tables are closer to the Stage. All Classmates who would like to buy a seat or two can email Me (damien.mauitoyota@gmail.com). We will see that everyone will sit at a Table of SLC’55 Classmates and Spouse. All Price Levels are available.

Christmas Party: Harold Chun has made arrangements for Sunday December 10,2017 
We are going to HALE IKENA @ Building 711 Morton Drive, Fort Shafter. It’s a SUNDAY BRUNCH  10:00am-1:00PM.  Cost $35.00 per person.

80th Celebration: Everyone who signed up to attend will receive direct e-mail with final instruction.

Meeting Ended: 7:22pm

July 20, 2017 – S.L.C. '55 Class Meeting 6:30 at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse

LOCATION:  SLAA Clubhouse

ATTENDEES:  
Rayburn Freitas, Louis Paresa, Johnson Yee, George Mauliola, Harold Chun, George Rego, Claude Hottendorf, Mike Lyons, Stanley Osada,& Damien Farias

CALL TO ORDER: 6:31pm

TREASURER’S REPORT: George Rego reported We have $409.76 in Our Bank Account

80th  Discussion:  

The floor was opened to discuss and plan the Events for Gathering  in Las Vegas between  
October 23 thru the 27th. The following was decided by the Group.

Oct 23 -- Meet and Greet will take place in a Suite at the PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO 5:00pm to 8:00pm . Refreshments and Snacks will be available. 

Oct 24th  access to Hospitality Suite Room  8am to 10am, Refreshments and Snacks, and again from 3:oo pm to 5:oo pm. The same hours on Oct 25th.

Oct 25th in Banquet Room ( To be announced) at 6:00pm Group Dinner. Other dates will be at Your Leisure.

Christmas Party:   Date chosen for this event has been set for December 6th  at 11:00AM. Details are still being finalized.

YOU WILL ALL BE GETTING MORE DETAIL INFORMATION ON OUR OCTOBER 80TH CELEBRATION AS SOON AS OUR HOST HOTEL CASINO GETS BACK TO US ON FINAL PRICES, AND MENU CHOICES. HOPEFULLY IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.  THE HOST HOTEL IS IN DOWNTOWN L.V.

“KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR  E-MAILS" MORE INFORMATION SOON TO FOLLOW.

June 14, 2017 – Golf at OLOMANA, two tee times starting at 8:30 and 8:38 am

On Wednesday June 14th at 8:am all registered Golfers were present

for eighteen holes of golf action. The five golfer decided to play a 

two and a half man scramble .

Team # 1 Bernard Freitas, Lionel Camara and ½  Harold Chun.

Team #2  Edward Inatsuka, Damien Farias and ½  Harold Chun.

Harold was to putt for each team on alternating holes.

It was a fun day of golf though it was raining around the Island

there was no rain in Waimanalo.

After completing nine holes there was a brief stop at the 

Clubhouse for relief of sorts and then the back nine was attacked.

The group completed eighteen holes at 12:10 pm and retired to

The Clubhouse for a quick lunch and refreshments. We discussed

the scores and can report that one team was two strokes better

than the other. Being that Bernard had a Doctor appointment at

2:30pm , We all left the Golf Course a 1:20pm.

PS: Golf was a Olomana Golf Course & those in attendance did 

not want to disclose which Team was the winner, saying that 

only if You show-up You will know who won. Everyone laughed

and We all had a good time.

May 18, 2017
                                                                 SLC’55 CLASS MEETING

                                                                 MAY 18 2017 @ 6:30pm

                                                                  ST. ALUMNI CLUB HOUSE

ATTENDENCE                : LOUIE PARESA, JOHNSON YEE, MIKE LYONS, HAROLD CHUN

                                             CALVIN MANN, CLAUDE HOTTENDORF, GEORGE MAULIOLA

                                             CENRIC HO, GEORGE REGO, DAMIEN FARIAS

CALL TO ORDER            : 6:30PM by Damien Farias

TREASURER REPORT   : George Rego reported Our account has a balance of $409.76.

REPORTS                          :  Damien reported on the Mass for James Burns on June 18th

                                                at Noon at Cathedral Catholic Church on Fort Street Mall.

                                                The Class took care of all expenses incurred for the Services

                                                Performed at the Mass. All information on the Services can

                                                be found on Our Website (SLC’55.com)

                                            :  All present thanked Johnson YEE, for all He does as Our class

                                               Photographer. Johnson also gave credit to His wife Elaine

                                                Who He says is the Talent that guides Him. 

                                             : We decided at this meeting to commit to having an Annual

                                                get together based on the results of turn-out and request

                                                made at Our 80th Birthday gathering at Honey’s on May 5th.

                                             : Our Las Vegas gathering will be October 23rd to 27th.

                                                Earl  AhMoo is the Chairman of the Event. At the time of this

                                                meeting Earl was in Las Vegas having discussions with

                                                Nathan Young (local Boy) Manager at the Plaza Hotel to see

                                                what might done for Our Event in October. We hope to be 

                                                 able to have all of the details by Our next meeting. We will

                                                 the information to You in plenty of time to make Your arrangements.

                                              : The next Golf outing will be held Wednesday June 14th tee time

                                                 8:45an at the Olomana  golf Club. Be there at least 30 minutes early.

AJOURNMENT                : Meeting called ended at 7:17pm.

May 5, 2017 –SLC '55 CLASSMATE'S 80TH BIRTHDAY & LONGEVITY CELEBRATION (click to view)

photos by Johnson Yee

April 20, 2017 – S.L.C. '55 Golf at Navy / Marine Golf Course

SLC Class of ‘55 Golf Report
Date:  Thursday, April 20, 2017
Place:  Navy-Marine Golf Course
Tee Time:  8:15 am

Seven persons showed up for our April outing.  Team #1 was comprised of Damien Farias, Rich Torres (guest), and Harold Chun.  Team #2 was comprised of Loui Paresa, Cenric Ho, Lionel Camara and Ray Loo.

Team #2 (the Ringers) toured the course in -4, playing in a scramble, best ball format.  Team #1 (the Ringos) finished the course in a +1, even though they were undermanned and Harold Chun limited his play to putting only.

It was a beautiful day for golf.  It was nice but it started to get cloudy and we had a 10-minute rain delay at the 15th hole.  After that, we finished the 18 holes and then the rains came.  No matter, because the group got together at Henry Loui’s for pupus and drinks, and to talk about our long drives, birdies and near misses.  Damien Farias could not join us because of a previously arranged meeting.

It was obvious which team won - Team #2:  they won the jackpot winnings and generously donated their winnings towards the cost of the drinks and two delicious Combination Platters.  They also dominated the closest to the pin, Par-3 holes:  Loui Paresa, Cenric Ho (two holes) and Lionel Camara.  They won either a St Andrews Golf Course cap or UH Warriors cap.  Earlier, Rich Torres had donated a set of microfiber Auto Cloths to each golfer.  Mahalo!

Watch for news about our next golf tournament coming up in June 2017.

April 18, 2017 – Jim Burns Memorial at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral.

photos by Johnson Yee

March 16, 2017 – S.L.C. '55 Class Meeting Minutes

CLASS MEETING AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE MARCH 16, 2017.

ATTENDENCE : George Rego, Sonny Lam, Louie Paresa, George Mauliola, Johnson Yee,
George Corenevsky, Damien Farias,


Call to Order : Meeting called to order at 6:31pm

Treasurers Report : George Rego reported that there was $263.28 in our Bank Account.

Business Reports : It was discussed and agreed that, we need more information from
Emme Burns and the Burns Family before we send information to Classmates
on how we can participate as requested by both with Jim’s Services.

80th Birthday Celebration Notices to be sent out by this weekend for the May 5th gathering.

Golf Report of the February 15 outing is published on Our website (SLC55.com)

80th Celebration in Las Vegas October 23/27 – 2017 still in planning stage.

Golf April 20th will be at Navy/Marine G.C. 1st Tee Time 8:15am meet Time and Register at 7:45am. Chairman Harold Chun.

Adjournment : 7:13pm

February 15, 2017 - S.L.C. '55 Golf Report
On Wednesday February 15th SLC’55 Golfers were to tee off at 7:30am at the Olomana Golf Course in Waimanalo. As this Writer left home at 6:15am from Aiea in a pouring rain it was thought that Breakfast was about all We would be able to enjoy. It pored rain from Aiea, thru H3 freeway thru Kaneohe into Kailua. As I approached Waimanalo I saw some clearing in the Sky. Arriving at the Golf Course I found it was a little damp but not raining.

The Guys: Stan Osada, Louie Paresa, Harold Chun, Albert Lam and Damien Farias all checked in with the Starter.

We were told by one of the guys while waiting for Bernard Freitas that He wasn’t going to show-up and the Started told us that the Course was wide open and We could start playing as soon as We were ready. Before Teeing off the Started told us about the changes on the Course because of prior Rains that had caused damage on the playing surface of the Fairways. Some Par- Four Holes were for today were Par-three Holes. We all five Golfers tee’d of on the first Hole, and as the group prepared to play our second shots the Started showed up with Bernard Freitas on board. At this point We sent up our teams as follows.

Team #1 Bernard Freitas, Louie Paresa and Stan Osada.
Team #2 Albert Lam, Harold Chun and Damien Farias.

During Our eighteen holes of Golf We avoided the repair arears of the Golf Course and actually had a fun outing without a single drop of Rain through the Day. At the end of Play we retired at the Restaurant for Food and Drink. No Money was at stake Today. Everyone had a wonderful time together. As we were finishing for the Day I mention to the Guys to look outside at the Course (it was starting to Rain) By the way Team #2 came in at @ 2 up on Team #1.

PS. On the way Home to Aiea it was Raining heavy in Kailua, Kaneohe and along H3 until the Honolulu side of H3 where the Sun showed all the way to Aiea. PAU

January 16, 2016 - S.L.C. '55 Class Meeting Minutes

THE CLASS OF SLC’55 MET AT THE ST. LOUIS CAMPUS CRUSADER LOUNGE (FIRST TIME)


Meeting call to order: 6:36PM

Present at Meeting: George Rego, Mike Lyons, Johnson Yee, louis Paresa, George Corenevsky
Harold Chun, Albert Lam and Damien Farias

Treasurers Report: George Rego reported that the balance in our Class Account is $263.28.

What Happened: This meeting started late as everyone was examining the Crusader Lounge
Overlooking the Schools Football Field. After the examination the Meeting
was called to order.

80th Birthday: The Group after discussion set the place, date and time of Celebration of Longevity. It’s to be held at the HONEY’S Restaurant which is located On the grounds of the Koolau Golf Club at the Club House in Kaneohe. Date set for May 5th 2017 starting at 3:30pm. If We are there long enough, it would include entertainment.

Also the Group set a date for the Las Vegas Celebration to be October 23/27 /2017.
More information will be sent out after the Team meets on March 16th.

Open Floor : Harold Chun volunteer to be in charge of setting up Golf for the Golfers April.

Meeting Adjourn : 7:25PM

December 15, 2016 – S.L.C. '55 Class Meeting Minutes

MELE KALIKIMAKA & HAUOLI MAKAHIKI HOU
On Thursday December 15th, 2016 at 11:00am the Banquet
Room for SLC’55 Classmates and Guest Christmas Party
was beginning to fill. The Room and the Entry to the
Waialae Country Club was adorned with Christmas Trees
and Decorations. The Buffet was Beautiful and Tempting.

THOSE IN ATTENDECE WERE

STANLEY & SUSAN VICTOR, EARL & ARLEEN AH MOO, CENRIC & LINDA HO
GEORGE & KATHLEEN REGO, STANLEY & DORIS OSADA, LOUIS & BARBARA PARESA
MIKE & ELLIE LYONS, JAMES & EMME BURNS, GEORGE & DORI CORENEVSKY
BERNARD & DEBORAH FREITAS, FRED & FRAN HACKBART,NORMAN & MARIE CRUZ
HAROLD & GLADYS CHUN, ALBERT & ALICE LAM, ALLEN & BETTY PERKINS
LIONEL & ELIZABETH CAMARA, STAN & PHYLLIS YASUMOTO, CALVIN MANN
DAMIEN FARIAS & NANCY YOSHIOKA, GORDON SAM & WINNIE KAM
JOSEPH ORNELLAS, GEORGE MAULIOLA, HERBERT FUGIKAWA,
CLAUDE HOTTENDORF AND ANDREA . (44 TOTAL)

The Buffet was Outstanding, the Room was Perfect, The Love and Joy
all Consuming. What I’m trying to say is: EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT.

EVERYONE LEFT THAT DAY WITH A GIFT OF HOME-MADE BREAD PUDDING
THE BEST IN HAWAII BY – BARBARA PARESA - AN ANNUAL TREAT.

GATHERINGS LIKE THIS MAKES ALL THE PLANNING WORTH WHILE.

WE MISSED JOHNSON YEE THIS YEAR – LOST OUT PICTURE TAKING.
JOHNSON AND ELAINE WERE IN CHINA FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR A CHANGING NEW YEAR.

November 17, 2016 – S.L.C. '55 Class Meeting Minutes

OPEN MEETING : Call to order at 6:38pm

TREASURER REPORT : George Rego reported $542.25 as the
Balance of our Class Account

Golf Report : It was reported that eight Golfers participated
October 20th at the Olomana Golf Course in Waimanalo.

CHRISTMAS PARTY : Everything is set for our Christmas Party. We will
start gathering at 11:00am December 15. When
the Christmas Buffet opens We will enjoy a Nice
assortment of Beef, Lam, Sea Food, Salad, dessert
and much more. Soft drinks, coffee or Tea.
As of this date We have twenty (20) signed up to attend.

PS: as of today Nov. 22nd We have thirty four ( 34)
Signed up for our Christmas Gathering.

80TH BIRTHDAY We would like to fine a Location where Our Group
will have the Location totally to ourselves.
There are a few volunteers including George
Corenevsky looking for such a Location. More to come.

OPEN FLOOR Discussion with attendees – Schedule for 2017.
It was decided that we continue the same Schedule
As we have for the last Twelve (12) Years

ADJOURN With no more Business -- 7:21pm

October 20, 2016 – S.L.C. '55 Golf - Olomana Golf Course

At 7:30am Eight Men of our Class Tee’d it up at Olomana G.C.
 
Team #1 . Cenric HO, Harold CHUN, Bernard FREITAS, and Lionel CAMARA.
Team #2. Jim BURNS, Louie PARESA, Albert LAM, and Damien FARIAS.
 
A beautiful Day with strong Trade winds faced the teams all Day.
Team #1 navigated the first nine holes at the turn was four (4) under Par.
Team #2 Birdied the first five holes & added another on the ninth marking the turn at six (6) under Par.

On the back nine the difference closed with
Team #1 thru the back nine(9) holes made one more Birdie and finished at a score of (68) five under Par.
Team #2 on the back nine holes made two more birdies and finished with
A total score of (65) or eight under Par .

All left the Golf Course at 11:20am.

The Teams retired to the Clubhouse Restaurant for lunch and refreshments.
After the Normal Socializing everyone left on their way home until next time.
All were on their way by 12:10pm.

September 15, 2016 – SLC 55' Class Meeting

Thirteen classmates attended a meeting at the SLAA Clubhouse.

Attendence : Geo. Mauliola, Johnston Yee, George Corenevski, Loinel Camara, Louie Paresa,
Bernard Freitas, Geo. Rego, Mike Lyons, Claude, Hottendorf, Harold Chun, Geo. Joy, Sonny Lam, & Damien Farias.

Treasury Report: George Rego reported that he deposited eighty dollars into our account.
Thirty Dollars from leftovers from Our Class Luncheon at the Pagoda Restaurant
and Fifty Dollars from the last Golf Outing at the Pearl Country Club.
Total amount in the Class Treasury is now $542.25.

Golf : Next Golf outing will be held at the Olomana Golf Club on October 20th.
Bernard Freitas has set up three starting times starting at 7:30am. More information to follow.

Announcements: Richard Tkachenko services to held at Peter & Paul Catholic
Church -- @ 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu -- 8:00am
Visitation -- 9:00am Mass.

Donald Chai called Damien and reported that He had Medical Alert while
Returning from Las Vegas with his Wife Carole
-- He says everything Is OK and He is doing FINE. ( While inFlight )

Calvin Mann --via -- email responded to a recent email about Our Class Happenings and thanks Us for keeping Him informed. Email from China.

Christmas Party to be held December 15,
2016 starting at 11:00am.
PRIME RIB Main issue two other entries
with all the normal salads Deserts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FULL MENU TO FOLLOW.
ALSO $$$$$$$$$.

Adjourn : 7:22pm.

August 18, 2016 – S.L.C. '55 Golf - Pearl Country Club – Aiea

At 7:00 AM - Nine classmates and one guest prepared to take on eighteen holes of Golf.

The format for the day was a scramble, two teams of three and one team of four.
Team#1 = Jim Burns, Louie Paresa and Richard Yamashita-guest.
Team#2 = Stan Yasumoto, Lionel Camara and Bernard Freitas.
Team#3 = Stan Osada, Sonny Lam, Damien Farias and Harold Chun.

It was a beautiful sunny Thursday morning and all Golfers were told to use the Gold Tees for the Days play. By 11:02am the first group completed play followed by Team #2 at 11:10am and Team #3 at 11:20am. Score Cards were turned in when everyone met in the Dining Room.

All play was for Bragging Rights no $$$$$.
1st place was Team #1
2nd Place Team #3
followed by Team #2

Each Player ordered their special lunch from the menu. As We concluded our Lunch and prepared to leave, someone threw $20 on the table to help cover the Lunch Tab. Soon everyone was putting $20 on the Table totaling $200. After paying the Tab of $131 plus tip, the members wanted the remaining $50 put into the Class Treasury. This was another Beautiful gathering of some of the Men Of the Class of SLC’55. UNTIL NEXT TIME.

July 21, 2016 – SLC CLASS OF 1955 -- BI-MONTHLY MEETING

ATTENDEES: C. HOTTENDORF, G. REGO, GEO. MAULIOLA, C. HO, L. CAMARA, L. PARESA
R. FREITAS, H. CHUN, G. CORENEVSKY, D. FARIAS

LOCATION: ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUB HOUSE

CALLED TO ORDER: 6:30PM

TREASURERS REPORT: George Rego reported $469.25 plus $23.00 = $492.29 Total.

LUNCHEON REPORT: THE SECOND CLASS LUNCHEON WAS HELD AT THE PAGODA
RESTURANT ON WEDNESDAY JULY 13TH. LUNCHEON REPORT
CAN BE FOUND AT=(SLC’55.COM)

CHRISTMAS PARTY: IT WAS DECIDED BY THE MAJORITY PRESENT THAT THE PARTY
BE HELD THURSDAY DECEMBER 8TH AT THE WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB.

CLASS GOLF: GOLF WILL BE AT PEARL C.C., TEE TIME IS AT 7:00AM

80TH BIRTHDAY: IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST NEXT WE WILL BE REQUESTING FEED
BACK FROM CLASSMATES ON WHEN AND WHERE WE WOULD
CELEBRATE THIS GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT. (watch for this email).

OPEN FLOOR: THE CHAIR WAS ASKED ABOUT RETURNING TO MAUI-HI, AND AGAIN
PLAN A GOLF OUTING LIKE WE’VE DONE YEARS AGO. THE GROUP
WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS BEFORE WE BECOME TO OLD TO TRAVEL???????????
DAMIEN WILL LOOK INTO WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
THIS COMING OCTOBER. STAY TUNED.

ANNOUNCEMENT: OUR CLASSMATE ALBERT MOSSMAN WILL BE VISITING HONOLULU THIS
COMING OCTOBER 4TH THROUGH THE 11TH AND WOULD LIKE TO GET
TOGETHER WITH ANYBODY INTERESTED – MORE INFORMATION TO
FOLLOW.

ADJOURNMENT: 7:13pm

July 13, 2016 – Class Luncheon (click to view)

June 16, 2016 – S.L.C. '55 Golf at the NAVY/MARINE Golf Course

Team one consisted of Bernard, Sonny, and Ray Loo.
Team two was Loui, Lionel, and Joy, team three was Stan, Damien, and Harold.

Team one was the best, team three was next, and team two brought up the rear. Closet to the pin on the four par three's were won by Ray, Joy, and Sonny won two.

After golfing we went to Henry Loui's for beers and pupus. Damien was not there as he scratched some skin off his arm and he decided to go get it mended. Somehow he scratched it on the golf cart and it was a nice size injury.

The surprising thing for our group was after eating and drinking our fill, we asked for our check. The waitress, Tracie brought our bill and informed us some patron had paid our bill (for all eight of us) because some of us were veterans. There was a single sheet typed note saying they paid our bill as thanks (which included the tip) for us who served in the military trying to keep our country as one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all!

We were all amazed and have no idea who those persons or person was. Tracie said they wished to remain anonymous. What a pleasant surprise. We left Tracie $40 anyway and left. What a great day. Beer was really Ono as were the pupus.

May 19, 2016 – Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse

Meeting called to Order at 6:30pm.

In Attendance : Lionel Camara, George Rego, Mike Lyons, Albert Lam, Harold Chun, Johnston Yee,
Johnson Yee, Bernard Freitas, George Joy, Claude Hottendorf, Louis Paresa,
George Corenevsky and Damien Farias.

Treasurer Report: George Rego reported our account as $469.25.

Next Golf Date : Harold Chun reported that June 16th is our next event.
Location : Navy/Marine G.C.
Four Tee Times starting at 9:am

Second Quarterly Luncheon: Harold Chun will look for a Location for the Luncheon assisted by Damien.
A report will be submitted this on Location, date and time in late June.

Open Discussion: It has been tentatively decided to have the 80th Birthday Celebration on the Mainland in May 2017,
And the Honolulu Celebration in July 2017. More to be decided on Where and When. Stay Tuned.

It has been decided that the 2016 Christmas Party will be held at the Waialae Country Club.
Earl AhMoo has agreed to be our Host. Date and time to be finalized at our next Meeting July 21st.

Damien updated the group with Donald Chai’s new e-mail address
Also said Edward Lelling is again using his original e-mail address.
Notified everyone of the passing of Classmate Walter Hosokawa in April of the year.


Meeting Adjourned: 7:23pm

April 21, 2016 – Golf at the Olomana Golf Course

On a cool clear morning nine (9) Crusaders from the Class of 1955
Showed up at the Olomana Golf Course in Waimanalo to test their
Skills against the elements and the Golf Course below their feet.
The adventure started with three (3) teams of three(3).

Team #1 Louis PARESA, Cenric HO and Stanley OSADA.
Team# 2 Bernard FREITAS, Sonny LAM and George JOY.
Team#3 Lionel CAMARA, Jim BURNS and Damien FARIAS.

Scramble was the Format for the Day.
TEE TIME SET AT 8:30AM

The Day started with mild conditions but as the day moved
on the winds on the Course picked up and made Play more
challenging. It didn’t take long to realize there was no cheering
or people jumping up and down about their game.

Everyone was back in the Clubhouse by 12:25pm.
Score cards were tallied and the results announced.

TEAM #1 FINISHED IN 1ST PLACE with Score of Three (3) Under Par
TEAM #3 FINISHED IN 2nd Place with a score One (1) Over Par
TEAM #2 FINISHED IN 3rd Place with a score Four (4) Over par

At the Clubhouse Restaurant, Chair—Bernard Freitas announced
That moneys collected that Morning would be put on the Table
For Food and Refreshments. Casual conversation and Talk Story
Lasted for about an Hour.
ALL CRUSADERS were on their way Home by 1:30pm.

NEXT GOLF DATE – JUNE 16TH -- AT NAVY/MARINE G.C.

March 23, 2016 – Class Luncheon

Thirty One SLC ’55 Classmates, Spouse and Friends gathered for Lunch.
The Luncheon was at the Tree House Restaurant deep in Manoa Valley.
A Buffet with a wonderful assortment of choices of Fish, Pork, Beef, Starch choices
several Salad choices and choices of Deserts.

The gathering began just before 11:30am. In attendance the following.
George & Dori Corenevsky , Bernard & Deborah Freitas, Norman Cruz & Sister Mary
Johnston Yee & Elaine, Earl AhMoo &Arlene, Cenric Ho & Linda, George Rego & Kathleen
Damien Farias & Nancy, Mike Lyons & Ellie, Lionel Camara & Elizabeth, Jim Burns
Fred Hackbarth & Fran, Louie Paresa & Barbara, Claude Hottendorf, Gordon Sam
George Mauliola, Joseph Ornellas, and Guest Mel Sumida & Wife Naomi.

As agreed by Our Group these Gatherings would be non-structured leaving those
in attendance to enjoy Fellowship, the Ambiance of the Location, and Comfort Food.
Everyone said Grace (prayer) quietly and the results of the day was Enjoyed by All.

This wonderful afternoon started to wind down at about 1:30pm and by 1:45pm
We were all on Our way Home.


Pictures of the day taken by Our Official Photographer JOHNSTON YEE

March 17, 2016 – Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse 6:30 PM

SLC CLASS ’55 MEETING –3/17/2016
SLAA CLUBHOUSE 6:30 PM

PRESENT AT MEETING:
Louie Paresa, Claude Hottendorf, Mike Lyons, Geo. Rego, Johnston Yee, D. Farias.

Meeting called too order : 6:37pm

Treasurer’s Report : Geo. Rego Reported $449.25 in checking account.
This does not include Checks for the upcoming Luncheon on
Wednesday March 23 which has to be deposited and added.

March 23 Luncheon : Mike Lyons reported that We have thirty three (33) confirmed
To be attending and a couple more could commit. (looking good)

Golf Update’s :

Damien reporting for Bernard Freitas. Bernard not present to spend one
Last night with Family who are returning to Mainland Friday morning.
As Golf Chair He has confirmed Olomana Golf Course for our April 21th
Golf outing. He has three tee times at 8:30 am. With at least 12 players
We pay $35, less than 12 we will pay $40.

Damien reported for Harold Chun who was on the Big Island with Wife.
Harold has four (4) starting times at the Navy/Marine G. C. on June 16th
At 9:00am.

OPEN DISCUSSIONS

80th Birthday celebration :
There was a discussion about timing the celebration for best the time that Chances are 100% of Classmates have attained their 80th birthday. The group also decided to have one event in Honolulu and one the mainland. More definitive planning will evolve.

Quarterly Luncheon : As a discussion evolved about the Luncheon it was noted that the last one of the year would fall in December. We could do one early in December as our Christmas Party.

Long term planning : As a group we will massage the planning process and come back with firm
Decision.


Adjournment : Official meeting ended at 7:14pm

February 18, 2016 – S.L.C. '55 Golf at Olomana Golf Course Waimanalo

Time: 8:15AM Tee Time
Louie Paresa (Chair)

Nine players showed, Jimmy Burns, Damien Farias, Bernard Freitas (team 1).
Sonny Lam, Lionel Camara, and Harold Chun (team 2).
Loui Paresa, Stan Osada and Cenric Ho (team 3).

Teams two and three won one par three each and our class kitty got the other
two par three holes. We played match play and teams two and three were tied
so they shared the combined purse. Team three unfortunately was not in the
winners circle. The good feeling of life long friendship was present and
the day was just perfect. God really smiled on us. Too bad Loui's golf
game did not reflect it however his two partners held him up like a good
friend should. For a while I thought they were going to say "Hit the ball,
drag Loui", but my partners were true crusaders. They might have thought
that in private but outwardly they offered encouragement. The scores were
team 3- 69. Team 2-70. Team 1-77. We all enjoyed breakfast and lunch at
the clubhouse as well as a few adult beverages during our lunch.

Bernard Freitas will be chairman of the next golf outing in April. His
rules will prevail as whoever is chairman has the power to set the
standards. Fortunately our standards are not difficult but the way some of
us play makes achieving those standards somewhat hard. A good time was had
by all. Really made my heart feel better. Malama Pono.

Number 14 hole at Olomana a short par 4, fellow crusader Sonny Lam sinks his
second shot for a bona fide eagle. Their team also birdied holes 4 and 9.

Stan Osada with help from Cenric made birdies on holes 5, 8, 14, 16.

Jimmy, Damien and Bernard birdied hole 12.

It's my opinion that regardless of team makeup, if we play match play with
two tie all tie and no carryovers, it will make for a more even match. We
have the good fortune of having several guys that play the game well and
then you have the rest of us who suck BUT we don't care and when we do suck,
WE ARE SMOOOOTH

January 21, 2016 – Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse 6:30 PM

Meeting called to Order by Chair D. Farias @ 6:30pm

PRESENT AT MEETING:
G. MAULIOLA, L. CAMARA, G. REGO, J. YEE, S. LAM, M. LYONS, & your CHAIR.


TREASURER REPORT: George Rego reported a Balance as of this date is $449.35.

OLD BUSINESS: L. Camara reported the final total of the Christmas Party
With Invoice totaling $1,712.98 for our records.

The group discussed planning for the celebration for all Classmates
Reaching their 80th birthdays. It is thought we celebrate this event
Sometime in 2017 (May)?? When all Classmates would have reached
That stature.

NEW BUSINESS: There was a discussion about continuing the Fine Dinning Event
In 2016. Geo. Mauliola suggested we do Lunches instead.
The group agreed with Mauliola and a plan was set in motion
With Mike Lyons taking on the challenge to plan the first
Luncheon. Stay tuned for this announcement.

For the Golfers the following was established for 2016.
February 18, 2016 Chair--L. Paresa
April 21, 2016 ” --B Freitas
June 15,2016 “ --H. Chun
August 18, 2016 “ --D. Farias
Locations and times to follow.

OPEN FORUM: Just talk of different subjects. Discussion about SLS Basketball Victories,
And rating as the #2 team on Oahu.

ADJOURNMENT : Meeting concluded at 7:30pm

December 2015 – S.L.C. '55 Golf - Group voted to cancel
(full schedules and tight golf times being reasons expressed)

December 3, 2015 – CHRISTMAS PARTY at the Mid-Pac Country Club Restaurant Kailua

Slideshow Link: http://video214.com/play/zYazNWekTwHOnZDI7bv0dw/s/dark

Photos by Johnson Yee

Report Link: Christmas Party report by George Corenevsky

November 19, 2015 – Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse 6:30 PM

MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
CLASSMATE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2015

ATTENDEES: CHUN, H., PARESA, YEE, CAMARA, LYONS, FREITAS, B., CORENEVSKY, FARIAS. NOTE: Barney FREITAS brought: chicken, Jumbo boiled peanuts, & edamame. Harold CHUN
brought Peanut Butter cookies. Many thanks!

CALL TO ORDER: FARIAS meeting was called to order @ 6:36 P.M.

TREASURER'S REPORT: REGO (absent) FARIAS for REGO There is $682.00 in the kitty/fund.

OLD BUSINESS:
2015 SLHS Graduation Ceremony Pictures: YEE Posted to the web site.

October Golfing Event: FARIAS Was canceled due to “lack of interest” (2 golfers only).

60th Anniversary Reunion – Las Vegas venue: FARIAS Posted to the website.

2015 Christmas Party: CAMARA/FARIAS/CORENEVSKY CAMARA spoke about the
menu = Prime Rib – Mahimahi – Lemon Chicken – Various salads & condiments – Dessert.
FARIAS & CORENEVSKY reported that as of the meeting, there have been 15 Classmates
that have responded positively and 9 Classmates that have sent their regrets. With guests,
we have 29 persons thus far scheduled to attend the Christmas Party, and most checks have
been received. FARIAS asked the members present (and all Classmates) to actively “recruit” more participants for the Party, as we are contractually required to pay for 40 attendees. Alcohol: you are
individually responsible to pay for what you order/consume.

Reminder: NLT response date is
Sunday, November 22nd.

December Golfing Event: FARIAS This event has been canceled.

NEW BUSINESS: FARIAS: A “Fine Dining Event” has been scheduled
(as a result of Open Forum discussion).

This event has been scheduled to happen on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Classmates are requested
to make suggestions relative to where/what kind/lunch or dinner/casual/served or buffet or
“cook your own”/price range/etc; and provide their input(s) to any member of the Core Group,
before the March 17, 2016 Classmate Meeting.

OPEN FORUM:
There was discussion about the timetable and scheduling of Classmate meetings and golf and
other events. After discussions, it was determined that there will be NO CHANGE for the 2016
scheduling of Classmate meeting and events. Meetings scheduled in Jan – Mar – May – Jul – Sep -
Nov; and golf in the months of Feb – Apr – Jun – Aug – Oct – Dec. All are tentatively penciled in
for Thursdays.

Still looking for a volunteer to replace CORENEVSKY, starting Jan. 01, 2016

ADJOURNMENT: FARIAS meeting was adjourned @ 7:23 P.M.

The volunter replacement has been found.

October 22, 2015 – S.L.C. '55 Golf at Olomana Golf Course (cancelled due to lack of interest)

October 12, 13, & 14th 2015 – Click to view - Class Reunion in Las Vegas

September 17, 2015 – Click to view - Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse 6:30 PM

August 22, 2015 – Golf at the Pali Golf Course 9:00 AM

The August tournament was originally scheduled for Barber’s Point Golf
Course but was cancelled due to a poor response.  Instead, we scheduled a golf tournament at Pali Golf Course, a municipal golf course at the base of the Koolau mountains.

Four of us showed up for the class outing, Sonny Lam, Cenric Ho, Barney Freitas and Harold Chun.   Because of our experience and age, they gave us a special rate of $27 per person, including the cart.  What a deal! 

We got there about 8:30 am and it was just a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky, just blue skies.  Sonny and Barney paired up against Cenric and Harold and the match was on for bragging rights.  All along it was a tale of the horses and the donkeys, but unbelievably, the match was nip and tuck with each team winning every other hole.

After 12 holes, however, the once beautiful day turned ugly and the heavens opened up and drenched us.  So we had to make a decision ….. continue playing in this inclement weather, or quit and go to lunch.  No need to think, we decided to go for lunch.

Barney could not join us for lunch as he had an appointment in town.  So Sonny, Cenric and Harold continued to Kin Wah Restaurant in Kaneohe (right by Koolau Farmers).  We ordered a fabulous lunch - - House Tofu, Salt and Pepper Pork Chop, and Long Beans with Minced Meat, and rice.

It was so good that the four guys on the next table envied our food and asked what we had ordered so they can order it when they come the next time.

It was a great day for golf ……  and a great day for lunch.

July 16, 2015 – Click to view - Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse 6:30 PM

June 25, 2015 – Golf at Mid-Pac Country Club 9:30AM

7 Classmates and 3 guests, divided up for a day on the course.

Three teams were formed:

Team 1: Lionel Camara, Sonny Lam, Rodell Fuentes
Team 2: Bernard Freitas, George Joy, Ray Loo, Scot Leong*
Team 3: George Mauliola, Harold Chun, Byron Hansen*

Results after Eighteen holes of golf:

Winning Team: Team 1
2nd Place: Team 3
3rd Place: Team 2
Closest to the pin Par Three: Lionel Cambra (2), Scott Leong (1) & One hole was not challenged

Everyone retired to the 19th Hole after golf and all enjoyed heavy pupu's and refreshments. Everyone had a great time and said they would meet at Barbers Golf Course on August 20, 2015.

May 23, 2015 – SLC '55 PARTICIPATION IN THE 2015 S.L.H.S. GRADUATING CLASS CEREMONIES
                             Click to View

May 21, 2015 – Click to view - Class Meeting at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse 6:30 PM

May 3, 2015 – Click to view - 60th Anniversary celebration continued at a luncheon get together

May 2, 2015 – Click to view - 60th Anniversary Reunion Celebration Luau

May 1, 2015 - 60th Anniversary Golf Tournament Report at 9:15 am at the Navy-Marine Golf Course

Link to Golfing Photos by Johnson Yee

It was a beautiful day for golf ….. a typical Hawaiian day, sunshine, blue skies, puffy
white clouds and a slight breeze. Normally, we would have about 7-8 golfers,
sometimes 3 - foursomes at our once every two months golf outings, but for the 60th
anniversary, we had four tee times.

Team #1: Denis Ching from Texas, Gerrit Young, Sonny Lam and Loui Paresa.
Team #2: Stan Yasumoto from California, Earl Ah Moo, Cenric Ho and Stan Osada.
Team #3: George Mauliola, Ed Inatsuka, Harold Chun and Ray Loo.
Team #4: Lionel Camara, Damien Farias and Wallace Ching This is the dreaded “sand baggers” group ….. they have 10 holes-in-one among them ….. Lionel - 4, and Wallace - 6.

After 4-½ hours of golf, the results were incredibly close.
1st Place, tie: Team #2 and Team #4 at 2-strokes under par.
3rd Place, tie: Team #1 and Team #3 at 1-stroke under par.

Closest to the Pin on Par 3 Holes

Hole #5: This is a 141- yard downwind hole towards the ocean.
Ray Loo won the hole, almost had a hole-in-one placing his ball 10-inches from the
hole. Denis Ching came in second.

Hole #8: Short 125-yard upwind hole towards the clubhouse. Harold Chun put his ball
about 4 feet from the pin. Sonny Lam came in second.

Hole #12: Tough 157-yard downwind hole over water with pin placement a few yards
from the water. Apparently most shots ended in the water as Harold Chun was the only
one on the green, about 50 feet away.

Hole#15: Another 162-yard yard hole over water and up a slightly elevated green.
Lionel Camara won the hole ….. he was the only one on the green.

The group gathered at Henry Loui’s after the match for prizes and pupus. We devoured
four huge platters of pupus (ribs, poke, garnished potato halves, string beans, chicken
wings and spring rolls) and drinks. People who won donated their winnings towards the
bill with an extra $25 donated to the class treasury. Johnson Yee and his wife Elaine
were at Navy-Marine at 8:30 am to take pictures of the golfers, and met us at Henry
Loui’s to take more pictures.

It was a great start for the 60th Anniversary celebration activities.

Link to Golfing Photos by Johnson Yee

April 16, 2015 – S.L.C. '55 Golf at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course Chairman: George Joy

Two groups teed off, starting at 10:15.

The first group of Barney Freitas, Harold Chun, George Mauliola and George Joy, lost to the second group of Damien Farias, Werner Umbau and Byron Hansen by one stroke.

Barney however won the closest-to-the-pin and the $40 prize.

March 19, 2015 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

Golf Report

With a quick blessing of holy rain water on the first two holes at Hawaii Kai Golf Course, ten of us
enjoyed another golf challenge in sunny Hawaii. Using a weighted-average Team selection process
(which really didn't matter), the final results were:

Closest to the Pin - Albert Lam(2), Cenric Ho, and Stanley Osada

1st Place at even Par - Albert Lam, Damien Farias, George Joy

Tied at 2+ Over - Cenric Ho, Lionel Camara, George Mauliola and
                                Jim Burns, Stanley Osada, Bernard Freitas.

Swing Player for all three teams - Gordon Sam

Over pupus, beer and glasses of wine, we sat around for an hour sharing news and information
about current events and talked about our future 60th Reunion activities.

January 15, 2015 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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December 18, 2014 – Golf at Mid-Pac Country Club

Golf Report: Originally five persons were scheduled as Damien indicated there was some interest in having a golf game this month.  Of the 5 scheduled only Loui Paresa, Lionel Camara, and Harold Chun made an appearance.  Others had more important issues to tend to and could not attend.  The first hole Lionel hits a nice drive on the right side of the fairway in the short grass.  Then Harold hits his drive on the left side of the fairway in the short grass.  Loui hits his drive way, way down the left center again in the short grass.  (In case you haven't figured it out yet, Loui is the author of this report).  Lionel has his own golf cart and Loui and Harold are in the other golf cart with Harold driving.  Lionel goes to his ball and is preparing to hit his second shot and Harold goes to his ball and picks it up.  So I say how come you aren't hitting your ball?  Harold says we always play scramble so he is hitting his second shot next to my ball.  I immediately yell at Lionel and tell him to bring his ball by mine and he gives me a rather strange look.  I laugh and at that instant Lionel figures it out.  The three of us are playing a 3 man scramble.  Harold is one smart pa-ke.  All us 12 year St. Louis guys are that way.  Immediately we figured out we got the match won, nobody came in second.  Dispite the fact that we were well over par, we won.  The day was perfect, the company was great and the golfing was ok also.  So for this outing Loui, Lionel and Harold won.....

And Harold Chun added these words:
 
Great report ...... I like the scramble format especially when we win.
While we were waiting before the 1st tee, we mentioned that President Obama was coming for his Christmas vacation and was expected to play golf at Mid-Pac.  If that happens, out of courtesy and respect, I offered my seat in the cart so the President could play with Loui.

I couldn't understand what Loui said, "$%0%&&$)(!"

December 11, 2014 – Christmas Party will be held at the Waialae Country Club

Click to view - Christmas Party - Waialae Country Club

November 20, 2014 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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October 16, 2014 – Golf Report by Cenric Ho: The following classmates met at Olomana Golf Course at 8:15 AM for scheduled golf. Lionel Camara, Harold Chun, George Joy, Ray Loo, Cenric Ho, Loui Paresa and George "Mali" Mauiola. (Mauliola was designated Super Swingman)

It was a rare Tie!

SLC '55 Golf history was made today at Olomana Golf Course:
Team A : (37) front nine and (34) back nine: (71) Total
Team B : (36) front nine and (35) back nine: (71) Total

Mali was designated as the Super Swingman. He played the front nine with team A and shot lights out on the back nine with team B.

Closest to the Pin winners were Cenric #2 and Loui #8

Over a relaxing lunch, we shared news about our current lives as retirees. It was great to be together once again.

September 24, 2014 – Linda & Cenric Ho were featured in Midweek - click to view

August 21, 2014 – Click to view - August 2014 Navy Marine Golf Tournement

July 17, 2014 – Minutes for the regularly scheduled Class Meeting

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May 15, 2014 – Minutes for the regularly scheduled Class Meeting

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March 20, 2014 – Minutes for the regularly scheduled Class Meeting

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February 20, 2014 – Hawaii Kai Golf Course

Classmates met at the Hawaii Kai Golf Course for a round of scramble golf and fellowship.

A random draw of cards selected these All Stars players for the Red Team:  Stan Osada, Earl AhMoo, Herb Fujikawa, and Lionel Camara.  The BlueTeam included the Favorite Sons of Kalaepohaku:  Jim Burns, Sonny Lam, Barney Freitas, and Cenric Ho.

In our usual race to the Finish Line, full of amazing golf shots, chips, putts, and High Fives, the Reds again outscored the Blues by -6 to -3!

Par Three winners were Stan, Sonny, Lionel, and Cenric.

We shared a fabulous afternoon over heavy  pupus, beer, and wine.  We talked about local political candidate races, health and aging concerns, our daily activities as retirees, family stuff, etc., said Aloha until the next tournament.

January 16, 2014 – Minutes for the regularly scheduled Class Meeting

Call to order :
FARIAS : Meeting called to order at 6:39PM


Treasurer’s Report :
REGO : Reported that the Class Checking Account has a Balance of $858.40 And no outstanding expenses.


Old Business : Written Reports from OSADA, PARESA and CORENEVSKY.

OSADA : Report on the 2013 Christmas Party .
My Wife Doris & I thought the party was great and very enjoyable. The singing of the twelve Days of Christmas by CORENEVSKY’S “volunteers” brought tears to my eyes. It was so funny. Our M.C. was fantastic as usual and he really made the party fun. He should be made Permanent M.C. for all our functions. Thanks George! The PARESA’s are always so generous with their Time and delicious baking, that they deserve special recognition. Many thanks also to DAMIEN for Holding our group together. Mahalo to all, and please stay healthy.

PARESA : George’s M.C. abilities made our Christmas Party a huge success.

CORENEVSKY: Party went very well. Many thanks to all of the 47 attendees. OSADA was an integral part of the total planning/execution of the party. PARESA’s contributions were, as usual, thoughtful and caring. Johnson YEE did another great job in taking/providing of pictures: and is working to provide the Classmates With videos of the party. Was great to see STENDER and TKACHENKO. It was a very enjoyable and fun party.


CORENEVSKY: Report on Progress of 2014 FINE DINNER honoring our spouses:
Still in negotiations with “Bali By The Sea” and Michel’s restaurants. Musical entertainment/group contacted and tentative performance date{s} established.

PARESA : Visit to ailing Classmates: First two visits will be to Norman CRUZ and Mike CATHCART. Mike can be visited at any time from 8 A.M. To 4 P.M., at Hale Malamalama in Kuliouou (Hawaii Kai). Will contact Norman and plan the best time date and Place for our visit with him. Fred HACKBARTH and Cenric HO has already they want to make these visits. My Intention is to get these things done when I get back from skiing on January19th.

NEW BUSINESS FARIAS : Damien reported on the following:
Dates for all class meeting have been posted on our Web-Site, and Conference room reserved.
There was a short discussion about Golf announcements, and because no Golfers were present it was suggested That golfers would be e-mailed and plans made. Johnston Yee was thanked and asked to report on his attending our classmates Celebration of Life

YEE : Johnston attended the services of classmate Robert C.Y. Lum Services
on January 9, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Church and Burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Johnston stated Services were well attended by Family, friends and classmates. (Services was loooong)

FARIAS : We need to start discussions on how we as a Class want to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our Graduation From SLC.

STENDER : Before we adjourned the meeting Robert STENDER asked “What are the dues ($) that the classmates pay. How much And how often. We explained how and why there were none and he was surprised and pleased.

OPEN FORUM Only talk story.

ADJOURNMENT FARIAS ; Meeting Adjourned at 7:10pm.

December 12, 2013 – Click here to read about the Class of 1955 SLC Christmas Party

Click to view the Slideshow

November 21, 2013 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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October 17, 2013 – Pearl Country Club

Like our former intramural field days, six Classmates
chose “sides” prior to playing a fun round of golf on a beautiful sunny day at the hilly Pearl Country Club.

The street-wise RED team of Damien Farias, Earl AhMoo, and Sonny Lam smashed the easy going BLUE team of George Joy, Barney Freitas, and Cenric Ho. The final score was 69 or -3 under vs. 74 or +2 over.

It was laser-like Sonny winning three of the
Closest to the Pin honors before Damien won the
Fourth and final Par Three showdown hole!

Over pupus and beer, our Classmates shared stories about school days, the Marianist brothers and lay teachers, current events, and funny jokes. The BLUE team even promised to play better golf the next time. Who knows?

September 21, 2013 – Click to view -SLC '55 Class Fine Dinner
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September 19, 2013 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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August 15, 2013 – Golfing Event at Mid Pacific Country Club.

Report (by L. Paresa)

Seven Classmates; Bernard Freitas, George Joy, Albert Lam, Louis Paresa, Harold Chun, Stan Osada, Stan Yasumoto (in from California), showed up to golf. Two Mid-Pac members, Scott Leong and Byron Hansen complemented and completed the group.

We missed brother Damien Farias as he had a left knee problem that prevented him from participating.

Then play started with a 5-some; Team 1, made up of Paresa, Osada, Yasumoto, H. Chun, and Hansen; & Team 2, was a 4-some, made up of Freitas, Joy, Lam and Leong.

Team 1 did magnificently, but still came in second, shooting 3 over par. Team 2 shot even more magnificently, one stroke better with a 2 over par, thus winning the match.

Team 1 was lead by a “steady” Osada who boomed his drives like a guy named Tiger, up until the last hole; where he commenced to “bomb out”. On the 18th hole, Loui Paresa takes out a new ball and proceeds to hit his drive into a coconut tree and then the ball fly's out into an out of bounds wedelia patch. So if anyone needs a ball, that has been hit only once; you know where to look. Then Harold Chun who is the last to tee off, hits the best drive of his life, thus saving the team from complete disaster on the last hole as everyone else of Team 1 all hit lousy shots.
All Team 1 members contributed in some way but Osada was “showing off” as the majority of his drives sure looked like they were hit by a guy named Tiger.

Team 2 was championed by Sonny Lam and Leong; who continuously played really solid golf. And, although their (Lam & Leong) drives and approaches were consistently good; Joy and Freitas proved to be “ringers” as they also fired off some great tee shots and did some “fine” pitching and putting. The team couldn’t shoot par for the first nine holes, but then on #10 & #11, made “birdies”. In the end, they carded the 2 over par which was enough to win the event.

Sonny Lam was the only golfer to win the “greeny” on all the par three holes; but being a good guy, he donated all his winnings to the luncheon. Team 1 did the same with their winnings, which we all appreciated.

And, although there were “prize fees” collected before golfing, all were donated towards paying for the wonderful luncheon that followed.

The Course was very nice although I (Paresa) thought the greens were a bit slow.

Bernard Freitas was the guy in charge and he did a fantastic job. Thank you Bernard. And thank you to our Hosts, Scott Leong and Byron Hansen.

God bless, and--------------A hui hou!

July 28, 2013 - Special Mass for The Sick & Ailing

Classmate Edward Lelling was most directly responsible for arranging our Special Mass for the Sick and Ailing. It was he that did all the”leg work” in arranging the Mass and for its’ timing. Prior to the Mass, at the last Classmate Meeting in July; Cenric Ho volunteered to be the “reader of names” to be done at the appropriate time of the Mass.

Their efforts, and their desire to help all of the Classmates and our spouses, our partners, widows of deceased Classmates, and family/loved ones; is really appreciated. They still remember the strong personal traits infused in all of us as students of and graduates of St. Louis College. Many Mahalos to Edward & Cenric.

Below is their edited report of that Special Mass of July 28th.

On the beautiful Sunday morning of July 28, 2013, fourteen members of our Saint Louis Class of 1955 ohana attended the 10:00 am Mass at the Mystical Rose Oratory on the SLC campus at Kalaepohaku.
The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ken Templin and dedicated to our ailing and sick classmates, spouses, partners, family members, and widows of deceased Classmates.

At the Offertory, Gordon Sam, Lionel Camara, and Cenric Ho carried the gifts of bread, wine, and money (including $50.00 from the class) to the altar.

Cenric asked those present to pray for:

Betty Sam, George and Dori Corenevsky, Jim and Emme Burns, Elizabeth Camara, Johnson and Elaine Yee, Bernard and Deborah Freitas, Thomas Kutz, Robert Lum, Donald Markham, Mary Mauliola, Calvin Mann and all other class members, their loved ones, and widows of deceased classmates, who are ailing.

In attendance were: Gordon Sam, Jim and Emme Burns, Lionel and Elizabeth Camara, Johnson and Elaine Yee, Calvin Mann, Melvin and Marie Pang, Cenric Ho, Alson Lee, and Edward and Kenneth (Ed’s brother) Lelling.

At the end of Mass, Leonard Jenkins, Saint Louis class of '65, choir ukulele player, and Saint Louis teacher, led everyone in the SLC Alma Mater.

After the Mass, our Classmates shared fond memories of our high school days of 58 years ago; lunches at the Cafeteria with Mrs. Eleanor Tyau, the manager, and talking story on the Second Road. They enjoyed the magnificent views of Kaimuki, Diamond Head, and beyond, from our beloved campus.

July 18, 2013 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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June 27, 2013 – Golf at the Navy Marine Golf Course Start time10:00 AM

SLC Class of ’55 played the Navy-Marine Golf Course on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Team #2 composed of Damien Farias, Lionel Camara, Loui Paresa, and Stan Osada ousted Team #1, Barney Freitas, George Joy, Harold Chun, and guest Rich Torres in a close match.

Barney Freitas, on his first time out since his knee surgery in January, never showed any signs of rust and whacked the ball like a pro, but his team ran out of gas on the last few holes.

Closest to the pin honors went to Damien Farias on holes #5 and #12. Rich Torres was closest on hole #8, and nobody made it on the green on hole #15 although several came close. Team #2 also won 3 chip-ons and Team #1 won 1 chip-on.

After the game, the guys had pupus and drinks in the Seven Palms Restaurant. Loui Paresa said it was the best Coors beer he had ever tasted ….... (can you see him smiling as he drank the beer?). It was a beautiful day for golf and fun.

May 9, 2013 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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April 18, 2013 – Golf at Wikele Golf Course
After a random drawing the following teams started play.
Team #1 Harold Chun, George Joy, Guest-Byron Hansen and Damien Farias.
Team #2 Lionel Camara, Earl AhMoo, Ray Loo and Louie Paresa.
It was decided that the only awards made would be to the Players who reached
the Par-3’s and closet to the Pin. Each player put $5 in the kitty.
At the end of Golf Play Team #2 came in first at even par, and team #1 came second at two over Par.
Closet to the Pin on Par-‘s were R. Loo and D. Farias.
Lunch was enjoyed by all and all left the Golf Course at about 2:15pm.
PS the class kitty will receive another $30.

March 21, 2013 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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February 21, 2013 – Golf at the Hawaii Kai Golf Course Start time of 9:15 AM all who had signed up for golf were present. Once everyone had registered with the Pro-Shop, the group gathered in the Coffee Shop to determine Team Grouping( s). The Members decided that the teams would be chosen via a random drawing with the following results:

Team # 1---C. Ho. S. Osada, L. Camara and H. Chun.
Team # 2---D. Farias, E. Ah Moo, G. Joy and S. Yasumoto.

It was also decided that we would award prizes for Skilled Shots (“Closest to the Pin”)
on all four Par-3’s.

After eighteen holes of Golf the results are/were:
Team #1 finished 1st with a Score of Two Under Par (-2)

Team #2 finished 2nd with a Score of Two Over Par (+2)

The Winners of the “Closest to the Pin” on Par 3’s are as follows:
Hole #5 L. Camara, Hole #8 S. Yasumoto, Hole #10 C. Ho and Hole #17 G. Joy

All golfers then gathered in the G.C. Restaurant and enjoyed refreshments and Four Courses of Pupu’s.

The Day did not provide much Sunshine; there was lots of wind but no rain.

The group decided that April’s Golf Outing be held at the Waikele G.C.
Harold Chun said he would set up June’s Golf Outing at The Navy/Marine G.C...

January 17, 2013 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

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December 13, 2012 – Golf Tournament December 13, 2012 The Class of ’55 took on the challenges of Mamala Bay Golf Course on Thursday, December 13, 2012. It was the first time for our class at the golf course since the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam regulations took effect.

We had filled out the base pass request form, like before, and surprise ….. Harold Chun, a retired Air Force civilian, was not allowed to sponsor the tournament …. only active DoD civilians or active/retired military personnel can. So we had to use Stan Yasumoto, a retired Air Force officer, as our sponsor. We got everybody’s name on the approved list which was sent to the main gate and the Pro Shop assured us getting through the main gate would not be a problem.

It was not a problem for most of us but Sonny Lam and Damien Farias ran into snags for some reason or another, but they finally made it through the main gate.

We had 12 classmates sign up for the tournament and the final number dwindled down to 9 players for various reasons. Sonny Lam, Damien Farias, and Stan Yasumoto were named captains of the three teams and they were allowed to choose their own players. Louie Paresa threatened not to play if he was chosen last …….”it would be so embarrassing if I was chosen last,” he said. But Louie was chosen in the first round and proved his worth by winning closest to the pin honors on Hole #2. Lionel Camara came closest to the pin on Hole #12. No one came close to the pin on Holes #6 and #16.

We tee’ed off at 8:00 am, and at the end of the day, there was a tie for first place:

1st Place: Damien Farias, Lionel Camara, and Harold Chun, 2 over par.
1st Place: Sonny Lam, Stan Osada, and Barney Freitas, 2 over par.
3rd Place: Stan Yasumoto, Louie Paresa, and George Joy, 4 over par.

After the awards, the group enjoyed pupus and drinks at the snack bar and talked about how the putts weren’t dropping that day. It was a windy and blustery course which added to the high scores and only three birdies were recorded all day. Our shots were all straight and true, but somehow the wind steered the shots wayward. But the best part ….. it was a fun and enjoyable day getting together, playing golf and talking story with our classmates. See you at the next tournament!

Ps. When leaving that day we had forty dollars ($40) left on the table to be put into the Class Treasury.

December 8, 2012 - Christmas Party at Kapiolani Community College
Click to view - SLC '55 Class Christmas Party (large .pdf file may take a minute to load)

November 15, 2012 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

October 17, 2012 – SLC55 Golf Outing.

Another enjoyable golf event was held at the Navy/Marine golf course on October 17, 2012.

Team Bravo players Lionel Camara, Damien Farias and Harold Chun took the first place honors.

Team Alpha players George Joy, Bernie Freitas and Albert Lam came in second.

Closest to the pin honors was awarded to George Joy for holes number 12 and 15.

Lionel Camara took it on hole number 5 and Damien Farias on hole number 8.

After the game, the golfers relaxed at the Seven Palms Bar & Grill enjoying tasty pupus and iced cold pitchers of beer!

September 20, 2012 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

August 23, 2012 – Our recent golf tournament was one of the most exciting
contests as randomly drawn teams scored 72, 73, and 75 at
Pearl Country Club on Thursday, August 23, 2012!

A brief shower in the early afternoon failed to deter our
determined Classmates as they continued to play in the rain.

First Place was won by Stan Osada, Damien Farias, Ray
Loo, and Barney Freitas. Second Place went to Cenric Ho,
his guest Don Goo, Norm Cruz, and Earl Ah Moo. Third
Place included Sonny Lam, George Joy, Herb Fujikawa, and
Harold Chun.

Over a delicious lunch, additional prizes were awarded for
Greenies and Chippies to Ray, Don, Damien, Sonny, and Cenric.

We shared another fun get together day and renewed our
friendships with fellow Classmates.

July 19, 2012 – Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Classmate Meeting

Classmates in attendance: D. Farias, C. Ho, L. Paresa, G. Joy, M. Lyons, F. Hackbarth, J. Yee, B. Freitas and N. Cruz.

Meeting called to order: 6:40 P.M. (as we waited for Johnston Yee, who had gone next door for his Chinese Dinner).

Treasurer’s Report: Farias for G. Rego
Starting Balance $983.11 Minus $500.00 deposit for 2012 Christmas Party = $483.11, Plus $46.00 donation from the golfers,
resulting in a “Cash in Bank Balance” of $529.11.

Golfing Event: Results of June 21, 2012 were discussed and are posted on our web-site (www.slc55.com), under the PAST EVENTS tab.

2012 Christmas Party: During discussions, members suggested that we invite Deceased Classmate Spouses to our Christmas Party.
Several names were mentioned, and at the appropriate time, invitations will be sent out.

New Business: August Golf Event: C. Ho announced the next Classmate’s tournament, will be held at Pearl Country Club, on Thursday, August 23rd. Four Tee Times starting at 9:06 A.M. have been
reserved. Contact Cenric @808-455-1769 or 808-216-9855

October Golfing Event: N. Cruz volunteered to find and set-up Golfing for our next get-together in October 2012. Information will be forwarded when dates and times are set.

Open Forum: The attendees asked about the ballots/voting for the upcoming SLAA Elections. A long discussion took place about why Damien wasn’t running for re-election. The discussions
resulted in a position, by unanimous vote, on how they would vote. It was asked that the actual position taken (on how they would vote) would not be reflected in any posting to our web site.
Anyone wanting to know exactly what was decided, can contact Damien or any of the listed attendees.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:30PM

Next Regularly Scheduled Classmate Meeting, will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012, starting at 6:30 P.M., at the SLAA Clubhouse.

July 12, 2012 – Click to view -SLC '55 Class Fine Dinner (large .pdf file may take a minute to load)

June 21, 2012 – Golf at the Mid Pacific Country Club

On Thursday, June 21st, in the early A.M., several Classmates drove the 238,000 miles to the Mid Pacific Country Club in Lanikai, Oahu. After checking in and getting their passports stamped and applying their “senior citizen” benefits, by Golf Club Officials, the following teams were “formed”.

Team #1 was made up of golfers (Sponsor) Lionel Camara, Ray Loo, and Norman Cruz.

Team #2 “ “ “ “ “ (Event Chairman) Bernard Freitas, George Joy, and Stan Osada

Team #3 “ “ “ “ “ Harold Chun, Cenric Ho, and Damien Farias.

Tee Times started at 9:00 A.M.

The Golf Course played very difficult because of the windy conditions, other than that, the weather was great.

Highlights of the day were:
“Closest to the Pin – (par 3 Holes)”
Hole No. 4 = Winner Cenric Ho $10.00
Hole No. 6 = Winner Sonny Lam $10.00
Hole No. 11 = No winner
Hole No. 14 = Winner Cenric Ho $10.00

The “Teams” ended the day like this:
Team #1: Team Score: +2----74 Team Award $30.00
Team #2: Team Score: +6----78 Team Award $20.00
Team #3: Team score: -2----70 Team Award $40.00

Lunch was served in the clubhouse at about 1:30 P.M.

Lionel arranged for three tables to be set-up for the teams with each having the same menu.

MENU: Fried Chicken, Roast Beef (might have been “short ribs”, Deep fried Calamari, and Cake Noodle w/Chicken & Choy Sum.

Each table had eight (8) tickets that could be exchanged for refreshments.

Also added to the Menu as a request from Bernard Freitas—One Large Musubi for each person.

Also, as usual some of the winners donated their winnings toward the Class Kitty. ($60.00) (Thank you – lots)

As always the fellowship was the most enjoyable part of the day.

May 17, 2012 – Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse
Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

April 19, 2012 – Golf at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Clipper Golf Course

Eight classmates and two guests started play at 9:28 AM. The Golf strater allowed us to play as two five-somes.

Team #1
Bernard Freitas
George Joy
Gordon Sam
Albert Lam
Byron Hansen (guest)

Team #2
Damien Farias
Norman Cruz
Harold Chun
Edward Inatsuka
Werner Umbhau (guest)

Golf concluded at 1:30 PM followed by lunch at the Clubhouse.
Team #1 Won the scramble with a score of (3) under par.
Team #2 came in at (1) under par.

There were (4) par threes on the course. The winners of closest to the pin were: Bernard Freitas, Byron Hansen and Damien Farias. No one made it on to the fourth par (3). So the prize money went into the class pot. Three classmates also put their winnings into the class pot, which added up to $46.00. It was a warm day of Golf and the course played strong. Fellow ship at lunch and after was a joy to watch an be part of.

Everyone left at about 2:45PM bidding fairwell and see you next time.

March 15, 2012 – Class Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to ordered @ 6:35PM
Present: B. Freitas, G. Joy, J. Yee, N. Cruz, M. Lyons, F. Hackbarth, G. Rego, D. Farias

Treasurer's report: By G. Rego there is a balance of $937.11 in the class account.

Old Business:
1. F. Hackbarth reported on the health of classmate Jim Burns. Emme said that he was enduring his treatments and hoping for improving conditions, and was still being feed by a tube.
2. B. Freitas reported on Golf played February 15, 2012 @ Olomanna G.C.
3. D. Farias reported for G. Corenevsky on the happenings of the R. Caliboso story. To be posted on our website. Farias stated one more source of information was needed from Ray Fajardo before the article is posted.
4. L. Paresa reported that he has contacted K.C.C. about our 2012 party and he is waiting for the graduation date of K.C.C. to be able to choose a proper final date in early December.

New Business (open forum):
D. Farias mentioned that classes from the 40's & 50's have found that if they combine their year with the same year of another school for a combination re-union, they were able to have numbers where they could negotiate. Better hotel and food rates for a more successful re-union. Something we might consider in the future.

Adjournment: 7:05 PM

next regular meeting will be May 17, 2012 @ 6:30 PM

February 16, 2012 – Golf at Olomana G.C. at 8:58 AM.

The three classmates that had signed up for Golf, were approached by the starter and asked if all of our golfers were present. With our confirmation, we were asked if we would like to play earlier, because the group in front of us and the group in back of us wanted to be together, because they were all part of club play which expanded after they had made their initial times.

Our threesome teed-off @ 8:32 AM and Golf was completed by 11:43AM The group met in the Clubhouse restaurant. For a light snack and refreshments. No host bar. When time came to pay for our snacks, we found that the club we yield to paid for our food, and because of the gesture to change our starting time & our size group. We were credited with our golf fee. Golf took 3 hours and 11 Mins. Everyone was on their way home by 12:45 PM.

       Ps. the group of (3) voted that their names not be posted other than: (Anonymous) and our score was -3

January 19, 2012 –
Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

December 15, 2011 – Christmas Party Kapiolani Community College (old Ft. Ruger/Kaimuki).
                                         Louis Paresa Chairman

We had 33 people in attendance, and they were: Damien Farias & Nancy Yoshioka, George & Dori Corenevsky, Johnson & Elaine Yee, Stanley & Doris Osada, George & Maggie Joy, Allen & Betty Perkins, Fred & Fran Hackbarth, George & Kathleen Rego, Harold & Gladys Chun, Donald & Marjorie Young, Norman & Marie Cruz, Gordon & Betty Sam, Louis & Barbara Paresa, Cenric & Linda Ho, Michael & Ellie Lyons, and Michael & Evelyn Chun (guests of the Paresas), and Blanche Kort (guest of the Classmates).

M.C. was me (Louie Paresa). All guests were on site by 6:30pm and dinner was served. Food was plentiful, absolutely ono, and the room we were in was perfect for our needs. KCC provided a podium with microphone which made my job easier. We had a boom box that had 4 hours of Christmas background music which complimented the gathering. I opened the program with a few comments about our class and the initial prayer was offered by Gordon Sam. Thanks a lot Gordon for your participation and support. After dinner a lucky name drawing resulted in eleven prizes won by classmates and/or their “significant others”. Thanks to George C. and Loui P. for their donations. Damien was asked to say a few words concerning our ‘55 class organization which he did and we said a prayer for those classmates who have died and those classmates who are ill. All present voiced an opinion that more classmate participants would make this a greater success. A truly good time was enjoyed and as usual we told a few jokes, some good and some not as good; but regardless, we had some participation which makes for a better gathering. George C. had a santa claus shirt on and asked (more than once) all the wahine there if they wanted to sit on santa's lap; however there were no takers. Needless to say, santa was a bit sad. Barbara Paresa brought bread pudding and Betty Perkins brought chocolate chip cookies, for each person which was graciously accepted by all. We had Michael Chun (SLC class of ‘61) and his wife Evelyn as guests and they said several times the gathering was fun, and enjoyed everyone's company. Mike is a CPA and Damien and Loui avail themselves of his services for taxes etc. Best joke of the night, punch line "abscess makes the fart go honda". If you want to hear the rest of it please come to our next gathering so it will make sense. Blanche Kort got up and thanked the classmates for inviting her to the party, and expressed that she thought her husband Alvin’s spirit (classmate that recently died), was there in the room celebrating with everyone.

LINK TO CHRISTMAS PARTY PHOTO ALBUM CREATED BY JOHNSON YEE

Additional thanks to Barbara Paresa for her part in being the overall coordinator of the party setup, musical treats and song sheets, lucky number/name drawing, and for “busting her butt” trying to make the Christmas Party a success. Also, many, many thanks to our super pictorial recorder (picture taker) Johnson Yee.

Merry Christmas. Remember; JESUS is the reason for the season. Give praise to GOD!!!

December 8, 2011 - Golf Pearl Country Club
Norman Cruz, George Joy, Gordon Sam, Damien Farias.
Tee Time 8:45AM

There were only 4 golfers today.
It was decided to play a 2 man scramble format.
Team#1 = Norman Cruz & George Joy
Team #2 = Gordon Sam & Damien Farias
It looked like rain all day, but what rain we experienced was light & scattered. After eighteen holes of fun golf. Team #2 had the lower score by two strokes. The group had a hosted lunch at the clubhouse restaurant and everyone was on their way by 2:15 PM. We now look forward to fun golf in the New Year ahead.

November 17, 2011 - Class Meeting 6:30 PM - S.L.A.A Clubhouse

Meeting called to order by Farias at 6:34 PM

Treasurer’s (Rego) report: The fund has grown by$25 compliments of three golfers. The bank account has grown by $595.00 due to classmate checks being paid for our Christmas party. But all of this will be withdrawn to pay MCC, for the cost of our party. Our checking should show after payment a balance of an amount equal to the balance reported at our September 15th meeting.

Cornevsky: Reported on the passing of Rodney Botelho, William Nobriga and gave an update on Thomas Kutz, who suffered a stroke.

Louie Paresa reported on the upcoming class Christmas party. Seventeen people have paid so far and we hope to have 30-40 eventually to attend.

Open discussion about scheduling for 2012 – All agreed to keep past scheduling the same.

The first meeting in 2012 will be on January 19, 2012 at 6:30PM

Meeting adjourned by Farias at 7:24 PM - followed by socializing over refreshments.

November 6, 2011 - BACK TO CAMPUS

The 10 am Mass in the Mystical Rose Oratory was celebrated by Marianist Father Robert Bouffier. Harold Chun read the first epistle and Gordon Sam read the second. Melvin Pang, Fred Hackbarth, and Ed Lelling took the hosts, wine, and monetary donations to the altar. Ed Lelling read the intentions and requested prayers for Rodney Botelho and Tom Kutz. After Communion, George Corenevsky and Cenric Ho read the names of our departed classmates. Gordon Sam then led the singing of the SLC Alma Mater.

After Mass, Saint Louis alumni activities coordinator Russell Valente (class of '79) gave us a tour of the Clarence T. C. Ching Learning and Technology Center, for which we donated about $80,000. Besides showing us the latest teaching facility on campus and explaining many changes already implemented and some to come, Russ answered the questions we had about the school and the direction it would take.

After the tour, we had a $10 lunch in the Presidential Suite overlooking the Mamiya Theater patio and Bertram Hall. Our caterer, Melody Carbajal, served make-your-own sandwiches of seeded sourdough, wheat, 7-grain, and white bread with seasoned roast beef, roast turkey breast, Black Forest ham, medium cheddar, alpine lace swiss, and munster cheese, tomatoes and Manoa lettuce, mayo, mustard, and spicy mustard. She set out kettle chips, barbecue and regular. Her homemade pasta salad and fruit salad of fresh Maui Gold pineapple, watermelon, and grapes rounded out the meal. We enjoyed shortbread cookies and macaroons dipped in chocolate for dessert. A beverage table held coffee, hot tea, Hawaiian Iced Tea, and ice water. Mel decorated the serving tables with green table cloths, ti leaves, and orchids.

Sixteen classmates and eight guests attended:
1 Hottendorf, Claude Kyong Gehrig
2 Sam, Gordon
3 Ho, Cenric
4 Corenevsky, George Dori
5 Joy, George
6 Hackbarth, Fred Fran
7 Lyons, Michael
8 Ah Moo, Earl Arlene
9 Osada, Stanley
10 Lelling, Edward Kenneth Lelling
11 Cruz, Norman Marie
12 Young, Donald
13 Chun, Harold
14 Lee, Alson
15 Pang, Melvin Marie
16 Yee, Johnson Elaine

Please open the attachment to see some of the pictures taken by Johnson Yee.

Sylvia Nakakura wanted to be with us, especially for the Memorial Mass, but her two young granddaughters were playing the piano at a benefit recital Sunday. Sylvia did make a donation to the Mystical Rose Oratory.

I thank everyone who contributed to our Back to Campus event. Some volunteers have already been named. In addition, I thank Chaminade campus minister Kay Stone, who coordinated the Sunday Mass, Soane Uiagalelei and his choir, and the many others who joined us in the memorial Mass. Russ Valente had some help from the Saint Louis personnel, but still spent many hours to make the day a success. Thank you everyone for your wonderful participation. Great singing--loud and clear. Thank you to those who had a second helping at the luncheon; without you, my brother Kenneth and I would still be eating sandwiches.

Above all, I thank my mentor and our hard-working classmate, George Corenevsky. Throughout this long process, he was always there for me--and for us. Thank you George--and as you have so often written, God bless, and....be safe!

2011 Back to Campus Chairman Edward Lelling

Link to a Video of the event byJohnson Yee (Video)
This is a large files, so it may take a moment to open.

October 29, 2011

Click to view - SLC Dinner at 8 1/2 Restaurant

October 20, 2011 - Golf at Olomana Golf Course - Tee Time 9:04AM (Scramble Format)

Seven Classmates and Three Guests.

Team #1
1st Place

Lionel Camara
George Joy
Norman Cruse
Bryon Hansen (Guest)
Kaje Stockwell (Guest)

Team #2
2nd Place

Damien Farias
Lois Paresa
Stan Osada
Beranrd Freitas
Werner Umbhau (Guest)

Closest to the pin on Par 3's only (2) of Four had winners.
They were Damien Farias and Jake Stockwell.

As always lunch followed in the Club House restuarant, with friendly convensation.

September 15, 2011

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

August 18, 2011 - Navy/Marine Golf Course

On a beautiful Thursday morning on August 18, 2011, the SLC class of 55, conducted its 18 August 2011 golf tournment at the Navy/Marine Golf Club.
The teams employed the "Best Ball/scramble procedure. A maximum of two putts was allowed. A total of 13 persons participated.

The winning team, Team A , was-staffed with the following persons: Cenric Ho, Louie Paresa, George Joy, and Lionel Camara.

The second place team, Team B, was staffed with Ray Loo, Damien Farias, Norman Cruz, and Bernard Freitas, and Warner Umbhau.

The 3rd place team, Team C, was staffed with four persons - Gerritt Young, Stuart Young, Ed Inatsuka and Harold Chun.

Closest to the Pin honors were claimed by Warner Umbhau (guest), Ray Loo (2 holes)), and Cenric Ho.

Aftter the golf game, participants relaxed and enjoyed lunch and beverages at the Sam Snead Resturant.

July 21, 2011

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

June 17, 2011 - Golf - Wailalae Country Club - E. Ah Moo & S. Osada (Chairmen)

Teams by blind drawing by Osada and Ah Moo

1st Place - J. Burns, D. Farias, G. Joy and W. Umbhau
2nd Place - E. Ah Moo, G. Young, B. Freitas and Inatsuka
3rd Place - R. Loo, T. Loo, L. Paresa and N. Cruz
4th Place - S. Lam, H. Fujikawa, S. Osada and G. Sam

Closest to the Pin on Par 3's
R. Loo
T. Loo
S. Osada
E. Ah Moo

Food & Refreshments followed at the Club House.
The Class Kitty will grow by $174.34

Do to the generosity of the participants and thanks to Earl Ah Moo & Stan Osada for setting up our wonderful Golf outing.

May 19, 2011

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

April 23, 2011

Click to view - Fine Dinner at Chai's Island Bistro

April 21, 2011 - Mamala Bay Golf Course Hickham AFB - Tee Time 7:30 AM

Ten classmates participated in the tournament which was conducted as a best ball, two putt, fun tournament.

Team C, composed of Lionel Camara, Damien Farias and Barney Freitas, won top honors prize money with an even par 72.

Team B, Stan Osada, Eddie Inatsuka and Norman Cruz, came in second with a 73.

Team A, Wallace Ching, Loui Paresa, George Joy and Harold Chun came in third with a 74.

Norman Cruz won closest to the pin honors on Hole #6, 166 yards.

Stan Osada won closest to the pin honors on Hole #12, 171 yards.

The classmates finished the tournament with an eat-all-you want buffet lunch at the Sea Breeze Restaurant, near the golf course. Prize money was thrown in the till to defray the cost of the lunch and drinks. Many thanks to everybody.

March 17, 2011

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

February 17, 2011 - Hawaii Kai Golf Course

There were 12 crusaders at Hawaii Kai. Venue was three 4 man teams, scramble format, 2 putt maximum, no minimum drive, and the par 3's were played if you did not get on the green on your fist shot, then a second shot was allowed. For those who liked the format it was Loui idea and for those who did not care for that format then blame Stan Osada. Although I love Stan like a brother, when it comes to taking the heat I'll sell him out in a heartbeat. Teams were Gerritt Young, Harold Chun, Gordon Sam, & Bernard Freitas team 1. Team 2 consisted of Sonny Lam, George Joy, Norman Cruz, & Lionel Camara. Team three had Stan Osada (captain so this is why he took the heat for the par 3's), Damien Farias, Ray Loo, and Loui. As usual Stan's team won the bragging rights for the day as collectively they were 3 under par. Team 2 was next as they were either one over or one under however the point is moot. Team 1 was tail end Charlie because as Gerritt said if it wasn't for bad luck they would have none. Many putts lipped out or downright bounced out. Too bad we weren't playing horseshoes as slose counts but not in golf.

Gerritt being the thinking pa-ke had 4 of his golfing buddies play with us to insure we could avail ourselves of the $44 fee, vice $50. Thanks Gerritt for your frugal thinking. From one pa-ke to another, MAHALO. Collectively that was $96 saved.

Lunch followed at Lung Fung where we indulged in a 5 course luncheon which was good but a bit sparse I thought. It was adequete but a bit more food would have been appreciated. Along with some wine for Bernard and a bunch of Coors light for the ones who chose to indulge in an adult beverage, it was a good fun and peaceful golf outing. Thanks to Damien who put in a hundred dollars towards the food and the balance was paid by the fees assessed earlier in the morning when Loui collected the par 3 money. Which brings us to the winners of the par 3's were Gordon, Harold, Ray, and last but not least Loui. This friggen Loui always seems to win something. We should start a senate investigating committee because he is too lucky. Something isn't quite kosher.

Next golf outing will be chaired by Harold Chun and it will be held at Hickam. If the group wants to go to the control tower again for lunch please let me know and I will need names and the last 4 digits of your social security number for submission to the FAA guards. If another tour is wanted, please let me know and I will see if I can get one. More than likely its possible but depending on what is happening at the moment will determine if a tour may be conducted. Tour is optional and if you rather eat then run, that is fine with me. Harold will send out the particulars but tentatively it will be on Apr 21. Harold will advise.

Team 3 was a perfect blend of abilities. Ray and Stan were hot off the tees, Damien was hot with his irons, and Loui was just hot, you know like in perspiring!!!!! So lets do it again guys!!!!!

January 22, 2011

Click to view - Nice Dinner minutes and link to photos

January 20, 2011

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

December 16, 2010 - Click to view - SLC '55 Chirstmas Party

December 9, 2010

Ten Classmates gathered at Pearl Country Club on Thursday, December 9, 2010, to challenge each other by rolling a tiny golf ball on the fairways and into a four-inch hole with "sticks" made of woods and irons!

First Place Team: Ray Loo, Cenric Ho, Damien Farias, Loui Paresa, Norm Cruz - - - 3 under

Second Place Team: Stan Yasumoto, Herb Fujikawa, Justin Wong, Stan Osada, Harold Chun - - - 2 under

Lucky Number Winners: Damien, Herb, Ray, and Norm

During a pleasant lunch in the Clubhouse, we shared remembrances of fun days when we grew up in the Fifties and discussed current sports and political events.

All golfers promised to play at the next SLC tournament scheduled for Hawaii Kai in February 2011 . . . with improved skills, we hope?

November 18, 2010

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

October 21, 2010 - Damien was a "No Show" but Jim Burns was a 'walk on'.
With only 7 classmate players, I (G. Joy) chose Stan Osada, Gordon Sam, Wally Ching and myself (Team 1) to play first, followed by Jim Burns, Harold Chun and Norman Cruz (Team 2).
We played a "Scramble" format (best ball location) with Team 2 scoring a 70, and Team 1 losing with a score of 74. Closet to the pin went to Gordon Sam and Jim Burns. They eached shared half the pot.

September 27, 28, & 29th 2010 -

Click to view - Las Vegas Celebrations of the 55th Reunion Notes

Click to view - Johnson Yee's Photos

September 16, 2010

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

August 19, 2010 - Golf at Mamala Bay Golf Course - Hickam AFB
Four teams

Four Teams Tee'd off at 8:30AM ( A Beutiful day)

(1st Place) - 4 under par $60 split prize (Cenric Ho, Stan Osada, Lionel Camara)

(2nd Place) - 1 under par $40 split prize (Sonny Lam, Norman Cruz, Louie Paresa, Damien Farias)

(3rd Place) - Even par $20 Split prize (Ray Loo, Rodney Bothelho, Gordon Sam, George Joy.

(4th Place)+ 1 over par (Jim Burns, Gerrit Young, Harlod Chun, Richard Torres)

Par 3's closest to the pin.
Hole #3 =$7 Louie Paresa
Hole #6 = $7 No One
Hole #12 = $8 Damien Farias
Hole # 16 = $8 No One

Ate lunch at 1:15 at the FFA Tower Honolulua. Everyone enjoyed a beef stew plate, with potato or mac salad and poi. After awards following lunch Louie & Damien gave their winnings to the class fund $17 & $18 respectively & the $15 for the pak 3's without a winner were contributed, adding another $15 for a total of $50 added to the SLC '55 class fund. After awards members were given guided tours of the traffic controllers facilities. A great time had by all. The advantures continue till next time...

July 15, 2010

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

June 18, 2010 - Golf at the Waialae Country Club

TEAMS

(2nd Place) Wallace Ching & Ed Inatsuka vs Rodney Botelho & Allen Perkins

(1st Place) James Burns & Norman Cruz vs (3rd Place) Raymond Loo & Louis Paresa

Earl Ah Moo & George Joy vs Albert (Sonny) Lam & Bernard Freitas

Ryan Wells & Gordon Sam vs Damien Farias & Gerrit Young

Closest to the pin - par "3"

Hole #2 - Jim Burns
Hole #8 - Louis Paresa
Hole #13 - Allen Perkins
Hole #16 - Ryan Wells

a short story from Loui...........
2 man scramble Jimmy and Norman are partners, Loui & Ray are partners. Its conceded by all that Jimmy is the best golfer playing at our event. Jimmy takes about 4 to 5 seconds to hit his drive once he gets on the tee. One or two butt wiggles and then he swings, and its always wayyyy down the fairway in the short grass. Well hole number 5 Loui hits a magnificent drive dead center in the short grass, way out there. As we approach our drives, Ray tells me the first ball we see is Jimmy's. I said no that has to be mine because Jimmy always hits it farther than me. We check and its NOT my ball. Ray says there is no other ball in sight except mine which as stated earlier was way out there. Sooo I immediately go into my soliloquy about "be it known to all present, please note on this day June 18, 2010 in the year of the Lord at 11am Hawaiian standard time, Loui Paresa outdrove Jimmy Burns etc. etc. etc." Well Jimmy being a nice fellow quietly interrupts my soliloquy and says, "Loui that is not my ball". I immediately feign mental regardless then ask, where the hell is your ball? As always its about 50 yards past mine so I now have to eat crow. BUT it wasn't my entire fault as I now believe Jimmy put Ray up to telling me the ball in question was Jimmy's. Is conspiracy a correct word? In spite of eating the entire crow it was truly enjoyable golf outing.

Grand Day had by all.
Food and drinks hosted by Wallace Ching
As a result of some generous winners $102 was donated to the Class Fund.

May 20, 2010

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

May 7-8, 2010

Click to view - REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR 55TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION OAHU VENUE CELEBRATIONS

April 15, 2010 - Hawaii Kai Golf Course 10:00AM

A great time was had by all 12 participants. Classmates playing were Norman Cruz, Earl Ah Moo, Gordon Sam, Jimmy Burns, Stanley Osada, Damien Farias, Louis Paresa, & George Joy. The others were Shawn Lorenzo (Paresa's son in law), Ian Lorenzo (Shawn's younger brother), Bert Maekawa & Gary Sanada ( both co-workers of Paresa during his FAA days).

Winning team was Loui, Damien, Gordon & Jimmy (3 under).

Second place was Earl, George, Stanley & Norman (2 under).

Third place were the guests Shawn, Ian, Gary & Bert (1 under).

Par three's were won by Ian, Damien & Loui. There was a remaining par 3, but it was not won by anyone.

Thanks very much to Damien for all the food, as he provided three vouchers for green fees, and we used that money to pay for all the food and drinks after playing. Damien also, out his own pocket provided, the tip ($25) for the waitress who just happened to be his niece.

An added anomaly is that Loui has been on the winning team for the past 4 or 5 golf outings. This is direct testimony to his ability, skill, and knowledge
on how to pick team mates. Loui can talk the talk but walking the walk is another story. Perhaps Loui's ability is that he is able to bring the best out of his team mates.

It was enjoyable to "talk story" with our classmates and talk some trash as well as enhancing the male bonding we all need at this stage in our lives. We are truly blessed to have such a great bunch of guys from such diverse backgrounds. Many of us never realized we were poor growing up, made a success of our professional lives, but never changed our relationships with each other. I (Loui) am proud to be a member of this great group. My one wish is that we get more participants in future golfing events.

Malama Pono.

March 20, 2009 - Fine Dinner at John Dominins

We gathered at the bar in anticipation of a wonderful evening. First, just a few, then many. Laughter, joking, happiness were all commodities that were shared without condition. Then, our “room” became available, and off we went to partake in an evening of nostalgia and fun.

The table settings were nice, and the view out the picture windows was fantastic. There were large waves coming in to the harbor, and small sailing vessels ventured out to sea to lessen possible damage to their craft. It was “high tide” and the movement of the surf was mesmerizing. A classmate and his wife chose a table and their seats; then quickly, so did many others. Drinks were ordered – greetings were many and so very friendly – and collectively all were seated. So began our last Fine Dinner at the John Dominis Restaurant which will close forever in April of 2010.

Attending were: George & Maggie Joy - Norman & Marie Cruz - George & Dori Corenevsky
Louis & Barbara Paresa - Stanley & Doris Osada - Allen & Betty Perkins
Michael & Ellie Lyons - Jim & Emme Burns - Johnson & Elaine Yee
George & Kathleen Rego - Gordon & Betty Sam - Fred & Fran Hackbarth
Damien Farias & Nancy Yoshioka - Joe Ornellas & Stephanie Bellefeuille

“Escargot”, “Poke”, “Sashimi”, “Steamed Clams”, “Shrimp Lumpia”, were some of the pupus ordered and consumed with pizazz (and hunger). “Talk Story” was the main conversation point. The ladies in their very nice evening wear (as usual) outshone the men; except for one of the classmates. Johnson Yee arrived in a long sleeved and very colorful shirt, and was greeted by many - “whoa, da nice da shirt” comments. Johnson, as is his style, went around and greeted everyone and started doing his “thing” - taking pictures of all who were present. Then, he took pictures of the pupus and of the main dishes. There is a link below, that will take you (those of you that have a computer) to share in Johnson's pictures.

Again, as is the “norm” for us, dinner orders were varied and diverse. Green Peppered Rack of Lamb, Seafood Bouillabaisse, Angus Steak, Lobster, Mahi-Mahi En Papillote (in parchment paper), Seafood Platter, Surf-N-Turf, Shrimp Tempura. For some of us, waiting for the main dishes, was making us hungry, and so we devoured many, many of the fresh hot rolls available to us. We even asked for “extra rolls”. While this is going on, more “refreshments” were being ordered and consumed. Guess that got some of us into a festive and “chance um” mood.

Damien Farias was our M. C. for the evening and by his example, and by his “coaxing”, a whole bunch of us got up and told jokes. George Joy, Louie Paresa, Johnson Yee, George Rego, & Damien, told jokes which brought tons of laughter and even more conversation(s). When you can, ask George Joy about the Jewish Chinese Restaurant. Or ask Johnson Yee about how his relatives were directly responsible for the naming of the area called Waikiki. If you'd rather laugh till you snort and gasp for air, ask Louie Paresa about his telling of the Chili Judge story. He almost couldn't finish his one man skit, and often laughed so much that he actually cried (and wiped his nose a bunch). It was a wonderful, wonderful evening.

Damien thanked all for taking part in the evening, and told everyone of his pride in our class and classmates; and that he wished we could continue our camaraderie for a long time. And then we said our “Alohas”, and went our separate ways. Thank you God, for letting us all enjoy this part of our lives!

(Link to Johnson Yee's Picasa Picture site) SLC 55 JOHN DOMINIS DINNER 3-20-10

March 18, 2010

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

February 18, 2010 - GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD AT BARBERS POINT GOLF COURSE

Results on are as follows.

1st Place Team Winning Score -1

Team Members- Ray Loo
Loui Paresa
Herb Fujilawa

2nd Place Team Winniing Score +1

Team Members Cenric Ho
Harold Chun
Damien Farias

3rd Place Team Winning Score +2

Team Members Sonny Lam
George Joy
Gordon Sam
Norm Cruz

Closest to the Pin # 2 Hole: Loui Paresa

Closest to the Pin # 14 Hole: Harold Chun

(No golfers made claim to Holes # 8 and 11).

January 21, 2010

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

December 16, 2009 - Christmas Party - at Lung Fung Chinese restaurant
                                             
                               View PHOTOS by Johnson Yee

                               Click to view - Our Christmas Party - Write up

                               Click to view - Videos from the Chrismas Party on YOUTUBE

December 10, 2009 - GOLF PEARL COUNTRY CLUB

On a fine sunny day, eleven Classmates turned out for
the last Golf Tournament of the year.

Winners were:
First Place: Earl Ah Moo, Gordon Sam, Gerrit Young
Second Place: Sonny Lam, Cenric Ho, Norman Cruz, George Joy
Third Place: Ray Loo, Bernard Freitas, Stan Osada, Lionel Camara

November 19, 2009

Click to view - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED - SLC '55 CLASSMATE MEETING

October 22, 2009 - HAWAII KAI GOLF COURSE
Eight Classmates enjoyed fellowship and a fun round of Scramble Golf!

First Place: Ray Loo, Cenric Ho, Herb Fujikawa, Norm Cruz
Second Place: Sonny Lam, Stan Osada, George Joy, Damien Farias

October 3, 2009 - Nice Dinner John Dominis PHOTOS!!!!

“FINE DINNER” @
JOHN DOMINIS RESTAURANT
OF OCTOBER 3, 2009

It all started out with the weather being perfect, and the site was just great! We were provided a “private room” at the restaurant, and it was beautifully laid out. The view out of the semi-panoramic windows, was spectacular.

The classmates and their guests started arriving at around 5:15 P.M., and everyone had arrived by 6:00 P.M. After ordering drinks, the “talk story time” started. Seating was “random” and it all seemed to work out perfectly.

Each lady that was present, was provided (compliments of the classmates) with a bouquet of two red roses and one white rose, carefully bordered by fern leaves and a yellow ribbon. The ladies were very happy with the gift.

The list of attendees: Joseph Ornellas & Stephanie - George & Dori Corenevsky
Alvin Kort - Bernard & Deborah Freitas
Lionel & Elizabeth Camara - Louis & Barbara Paresa
Johnson & Elaine Yee - Norman & Marie Cruz
Michael & Ellie Lyons - Claude Hottendorf & Kyong
Allen & Betty Perkins - Frederick & Fran Hackbarth & Fran's sister Marilyn

Then – everyone ordered from the menu, and appetizers and dinners and desserts started to be prepared by the restaurant's chefs. Check this out: Appetizers = Shrimp Lumpia, Oysters Rockefeller, Escargots, Ahi Poke,
Steamed Clams, Shiitake Mushroom & Scallop Soup
Caesar Salad

Entrees = Steak & Lobster, Rack of Lamb, John Dominis Salad
Fresh Island Prawns, Steamed fresh Island Moi (fish,) Shrimp w/veggies
Roasted Island Chicken, Abalone (real) w/white wine & capers

Desserts = Mud Pie, Mixed Fruit Sorbet, Macadamia Nut Pie
Hot Brownies w/Bananas & ice cream, Crème Brulee

You all know that there are not enough words or platitudes that can be rained on Johnson Yee for his thoughtful and caring efforts to “picture” each and every event that we have. But he is truly a remarkable and giving person to do the things he continues to do for all of us. Many thanks Johnson!

After the wonderful food and a continuing progression of cocktails, the “talk story” continued. There were a couple of announcements relating to the upcoming Christmas Party in December; and then “jokes & remembering” flowed.

Congratulations & Thanks to Joe Ornellas for planning & shepherding this wonderful “Fine Dinner”!

Auwe, the evening had flown by and it had left everyone in a warm and jovial mood; it was then that we all said our “Alohas” for the evening. Everyone left saying that it was a really wonderful evening and that we should continue to have these great “Fine Dinners”.

BTW, click here to view Johnson Yee's picture montage of the evening.
There are about 50 or so pictures to be seen.

September 17, 2009 - Class Meeting

MINUTES OF THE CLASSMATE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Attendees were: Farias, Corenevsky, Ornellas, Yee, Lyons, Cruz, Botelho, Hackbarth, Paresa, Hottendorf

Zippy's Mini-pac meals were provided to all who advance ordered.

Meeting was Called to Order at: 6:44 P.M.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Farias (reporting for Rego) – The only thing to report is that there was an
expenditure of $29.20, which needs to be verified. If expenditure is Okay, the “fund” has $844.09. (note: subject to audit)

OLD BUSINESS:
A) 55 th Reunion Anniversary Celebration (Oahu Venue) : Botelho passed information, relative to the planning of activities for all three days of our Oahu Celebration (May 7, 8 & 9, 2010). The info (2 pages) can be viewed, by clicking on to these next two highlighted words, ANNIVERSARY PLANNING . Please be sure to review all of the provided information, as there will be a follow-up survey, in a kind of “menu selection style”, in the near future, to gauge your interests; and to help you “save-up to cover all of your selections”! Botelho promises that more finite info on “pricing” will be available by the next classmate meeting of November 19, 2009.

B) 55 th Reunion Anniversary Celebration (Las Vegas Venue): Farias (reporting for C. Ho) – There are no apparent changes to the scheduled September 26 (chk in), 27, 28, & 29 (chk out) dates and planned activities. Accommodations and travel arrangements are your own responsibility. There will be further amplifying/clarifying info sent out at a later time.

C) Fine Dinner @ John Dominis Restaurant (October 3, 2009): Ornellas reported that there were 24 classmates/spouses/partners/guests currently committed to the evening. Don't forget: October 3, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. The evening is “order from the menu/bar, and pay only for what you order (to include paying for anyone else you might decide to treat).

D) Christmas Party: Paresa reminds all to make your reservation/commitment to attend the upcoming Christmas Party, on Wednesday evening, December 16 th , at Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant, in Niu Valley, starting at 5:30 P.M. Menu is as follows: Appetizers = Crispy Gau Gee & Roast Pork Main Menu = Chinese Chicken Salad Honey Walnut Shrimp
Peking Duck Fish dish w/tofu Beef Broccoli Cake Noodle Kau Yuk w/Taro Paresa requests that all who are attending, to please send in your checks NLT November 27th. The cost is, $25.00 (per person) and includes tax & tip. Parking is free. There will be a “corkage fee” of $1.50 per person (that actually partakes of outside spirits) assessed at the dinner. You can also order from the restaurant's bar. Checks, made out to SLC Class of '55, (not later than 11/27/09) may be sent in to: Damien Farias – 98-1607 Kiawe St., Aiea, HI 96701 or
George Corenevsky – 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701

E) Classmate's Well Being: Corenevsky reported that he knows of no additional information which would reflect on any changes/additions to the Ailing List. There will be an “Ailing Team Visit”, probably in November, to visit with classmates Harold Nakakura & Creighton Richards, pending the availability of their spouses.

NEW BUSINESS:
(A) Next Scheduled Golf Event: Corenevsky (for C. Ho & A. Lam) – The next SLC Class of '55 Golf Tournament, will be held at the Hawaii Kai Golf Course, on Thursday, October 15th. Tee off is at 9:10 A.M. The Chairman for this event is “Sonny” Lam, and he can be reached at 395-1291

(B) February Golf Event at Barber's Point: Cruz reported that he had arranged for 4 Tee Times at the Barber's Point Golf Course, for Thursday, February 18th, 2010, starting at 10:30 A.M. Norman Cruz is the Chairman for this event, and can be reached at 387-9358 or e-mail him at alohacruz602@MSN.com

OPEN FORUM: Chairman Farias opened the floor to any and all comments. There were none.

NEXT MEETING: Chairman Farias announced that the next regularly scheduled classmate meeting would be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009, starting at 6:30 P.M., at the SLAA Clubhouse.

ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Farias adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M.

August 13, 2009 - Golf Outing at Navy- Marine

George Joy arranged and chaired this Scramble tournament for our Classmates.

Team scores and Members:

- 8 Wally Ching, Loui Paresa, and Gerrit Young. A new SLC scoring record!

- 5 Cenric Ho, Damien Farias, Herb Fujikawa, Stan Osada.

- 1 George Joy, Earl Ah Moo, Lionel Camara, Gordon Sam.

+1 Sonny Lam, Harold Chun, Barney Freitas, Calvin Won.


Winners of the Closest to the Pin contests were Barney, George, Wally, and Stan.

Classmates shared golf stories over a late lunch with pupus and beer at the Sam Snead Restaurant.

July 23, 2009 - Nice Dinner at Buzz's Original Steakhouse

SLC CLASS OF '55's
“NICE DINNER” OF JULY 23, 2009
The evening was quiet and the weather was great. Out in the “boondocks”
(as classmates coming from East Oahu wanted all to believe),
in Pearl City, Oahu, Hawaii, we met for a Nice Dinner at Buzz's Original Steakhouse.

There were 20 diners, and they were: George & Kathleen Rego
Joe Ornellas & Stephanie
Mike & Ellie Lyons
Fred & Fran Hackbarth
Cenric & Linda Ho
Louis & Barbara Paresa
Johnson & Elaine Yee
Damien Farias & Nancy
George & Dori Corenevsky
Jim Burns

Wendy Moranha (Bob Moranha's daughter, & our guest)
There was some “carousing” at the bar before all were called in to start the evening. We then commenced to
attack the salad bar. There were many items to select from the salad bar, but the item that got the most “picks”,
was the fresh avocado; not to mention the freshly grilled Garlic Bread. Many of the diners went back to the
salad bar more than once (even more than twice). We settled in for another nice evening.
There was 50's music being played on a CD player provided by Damien. Happy conversation(s) were heard
throughout the room.

We ordered our entree's, including all of the “personal requirements for cooking” (Rare – Med. Rare –
Medium Well - Well Done – and one order for a Top Sirloin Steak to be cooked Really, Really, Really Well
Done). Also, White Rice, or Steak Fries, etc. All the food seemed to come to the tables cooked correctly, and
delivered to the right orderer(s).

Johnson Yee was ever present with his Kodak Brownie, and took many, many pictures of the diners and of
the food. Please go to the link above or below to view.

The evening really centered around just thoughtful and cordial conversations and good will, and enjoying one
another. Before the end of the evening, every female diner had an opportunity to pull a number from a bag, and
then to take from a table which had been previously set up, one gift which matched the number they pulled. The
gifts were “small stuffs” and such, and the women seemed genuinely appreciative.

There were three Desserts ordered – 2 Ice Cream Pies – 1 Cheesecake. The Ice Cream Pie was “humongous”
and caused their orderers to share with others. Also, true to her wonderful being and personality, Barbara Paresa
had made her wonderful & famous Bread Pudding and it was provided to everyone present in individual foam
boxes. We had another wonderful surprise when Wendy Moranha (Bob's daughter) served all of us, individually
cut and packaged large slices of her own freshly baked Banana Bread. Think we had “dessert” to take home?

After some more “talk story” and ordering of additional drinks, the evening ended and everyone left for
home. Those that lived in Leeward Oahu had but a short drive – but those that lived in the “boondocks” of East
Oahu, had a long drive home; but – thanks to all for coming and sharing.
A hui hou! Thanks to Damien for arranging this event.

View Photos from the dinner, taken by Johnson Yee

July 16, 2009 - Meeting at the club house 6:30 PM

MINUTES OF THE CLASSMATE'S
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
OF JULY 16, 2009

Damien Farias obtained 10 Zippy's Mini-Pacs for those classmates that RSVP'd. Also, Paresa & Hottendorf brought two pans full of shredded roasted chicken for all to enjoy. Later after the meeting was adjourned, Farias passed around boiled peanuts & Poke for "pupus".

Attendees were: Farias, Corenevsky, Joy, Yee, Lam, Lyons, Sam, Ornellas, B. Freitas, Hackbarth, C. Ho, Rego, Paresa, Perkins, & Hottendorf . (Way to go guys - 15 classmates - real great turnout).

Call to Order: Chairman Farias started the meeting at 6:34 P.M.

Treasurer's Report: Rego reported that there was $760.29 in our "fund", and that there might be another $113.00 added to the fund, courtesy of the golfers, from the Waialae C. C. Golf Event.

Note: the $113.00 amount was confirmed by C. Ho

Old Business: 1) 55th Reunion Anniversary Celebrations

A: Oahu Venue: Farias reported on an e-mailed celebration proposal, for Oahu, provided by
Botelho (not present). The proposal was very broad and included
accommodations/dinners/activities. The proposal was contingent on
several factors, such as "how many classmates would be coming?"; "how
long do we want the Oahu celebration(s) to last?", and, "quoted prices for
rooms and activities might change/fluctuate.

Farias also reported that, his search for Waikiki hotel accommodations
(other than that of Botelho's proposal), resulted in the hotels replying that
"it is too early to provide room rate quotes for May 2010 room requests"!
This matter was tabled until the next meeting (09/17/2009), when more
info should be available.

B: Las Vegas Venue: C. Ho reported that the dates (previously accepted by the classmates)
would be Sept. 26, 27, 28, and 29 of 2010. Classmates are to arrange
their own accommodations and air travel. There will be a one night
"Hospitality Room" (courtesy of Farias), at the Golden Nugget Hotel;
only one "golf event" (arranged by Peralta), a "celebratory dinner" at
a "Nice" restaurant; and possibly other activities (ie., group attendance
at a Las Vegas Show(s) as arranged by other supporting classmates).
More information will be sent out by C. Ho, as things "firm up".

2) Classmate's Well Being
A: Report on Robert Moranha's funeral: Farias reported that Bob's funeral was a
simple. but touching one, and that the classmates present reflected well on us. Farias
delivered the eulogy, and pointed out that he and Hackbarth, Joy, and Paresa were Pall
Bearers. In addition to these classmates, the following were also in attendance: Lyons,
Burns, B. Freitas, G. Young, Perkins, C. Ho, A. Young, & Cruz. Our SLC Class of
'55's Special Bereavement Card was given to the family. A handout made by Bob's family
was passed around for the classmates at the meeting to view.

B: Ailing List: Corenevsky spoke to the current Ailing List (#6 of July 2009), and gave
some insight into our Classmate Creighton (Fuzzy) Richards' condition, and relayed info
as provided by his wife Roberta. Corenevsky further spoke on the general condition(s)
of all of us, and asked all to remember just how fragile our lives are; so “would we please
try to enjoy ourselves more and do things now” instead of procrastinating and then not be
able to “do anything at all”. Corenevsky then addressed the grim knowledge, that 2006
was our worst year (in terms of classmates passing on), with a total of 6 of us passing
away. He reminded all that we are here in the middle of July 2009 and already we have
5 classmates that have “passed on”. Also, info was provided relative to our classmates
Donald Lee, & Michael Cathcart (we were concerned about them), but, at this time, all
seems to be in order.

3) Report on the past Golf event at Waialae, C. C.: C. Ho reported that 18 classmates
played in the tournament at Waialae C. C., on June 26th. After tallying and paying
expenses, the classmates enjoyed a “net profit” of $113.00. Chairman Farias will soon be
inserting, at the class web site (www.SLC55.com), a recap of the event, including names
of participants and winners. Many thanks to Earl Ah Moo, this year's Waialae Host.
Special Thanks to Stanley Osada, for treating all of the participants to lunch and snacks,
after the 9th Hole.

Ho also was part of the assembled classmates at the meeting that commented on and
agreed in the “arrangement” that whomever is in charge of a particular golf event, is/will
be the “Golf Guru” for that particular event, with all final decision making and action
responsibilities. Cenric availed himself to all “future Gurus”, in assisting by sending out
notices to classmates, confirming Tee Times; and preparing cash envelopes for
distribution to “winners”; BUT, ONLY if he (Cenric) would be available.

4) Nice Dinner at Buzz's Steakhouse: Farias reported that as of the meeting date
(including new reservations from classmates at the meeting) there were a total of 21
diners signed up. Farias stated that all classmates should try to assist by getting others to
attend the dinner. WE NEED YOU GUYS - PLEASE ATTEND THE DINNER.

5) 2009 Christmas Party: Paresa told everyone that this year's Christmas Party, would be
held in Niu Valley, at the Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant. The date is set as Wednesday,
December 16th and starts at 5:30 P.M. Tentatively, costs, incl. tax & tip, will be $25.00 a
head, with monies, paid for by check made out to: SLC Class of 55, to be received by the
Christmas Party Chairman N. L. T. November 30th. It will be a 6 course Chinese Dinner,
preceded by a 2 course appetizer set. If we bring alcohol to the party, each person that
“drinks” will be assessed a corkage fee of $1.50. A separate e-mail will be sent out to all,
in the near future; but – reserve the date DECEMBER 16th, and plan to come and enjoy
the season and your classmates/spouses/partners.

New Business:

1) Next Golf Event – August 13th, 2009 @ Navy-Marine: Joy (the “Golf Guru” for this
event), stated the following: First Tee Time is at 9:45 A.M. We have 4 Tee Times @ a
max of 5 golfers per group, and he anticipates between 16 – 20 golfers. Costs: $34.00 for
golfing - - $10.00 for the use of a cart - - $20.00 for the prize fund. After golfing, all
interested parties will go into the golf club restaurant, and food & drink will be handled at
the discretion of those present. Please contact George Joy @373-2206 or Cenric Ho @
216-9855 to make your reservation.

2) Next “Nice/Fine” Dinner: Ornellas reported that he was looking at having our next
dinner, at either the Chart House or at John Dominis Restaurant. He is looking at the
dinner being held in September or October. More info will be sent out as soon as plans
get more solid.

Open Forum: Farias asked “why is it that we always have a special golf event during the month of June (every year), and only at the Waialae Country Club?” “And why does it always have to
involve a whole bunch of people with a whole bunch of “sub-dealings” and processes?”
“And, why not at some other Golf Course?” Spirited discussion followed, and other golf
courses, like: Leileihua – Maui - - Koolau were mentioned. No positive action or preference(s) was/were derived from the discussions, and the matter is tabled for inclusion into the agenda of a future meeting.

Adjournment: Farias adjourned the meeting at 7:21 P.M.

June 26, 2009 - Golf at the Waialae Country Club

May 21 , 2009 - MINUTES OF THE SLC FELLOWSHIP MEETING

Attendance:
Chairman - Farias, Paresa, Rego, Cruz, Lam, Freitas, Perkins, Joy, Ho, and Hackbarth.

REPORTS:

Finance, Rego - $760 account balance.

55th Reunion in Vegas, Ho - set for last week of September 2010. Will have one night Hospitality Room, Golf one Day, optional Evening Show, and Dining - in a private Room, if possible. Allen Peralta will arrange a second round of Golf for those interested.

Ailing List, Ho for Corenevsky - Thank you cards from the late Gary Phillips' wife and the late Albert Higgins' family. Classmate James Kaufman has Dementia, Parkinsons, etc. and is now in a private care home, in Ewa Beach. Fred Hackbarth recently joined the Ailing List Visit Team.

Nice Dinner at Hanohano Room, Farias for Ornellas - refer to Email and photos by Johnson Yee. Also posted on Class Web site.

2009 Christmas Party, Paresa - set for December 16th at the Lung Fung Chinese Restaurant in Niu Valley.

55th Reunion on Oahu, Farias - awaiting 2010 rate information on Waikiki hotel rooms and other activities.

ACTIONS TAKEN:

Types and Numbers of Classmate Activities - continue bi-monthly events alternating Meetings at the Clubhouse with Golf Outings, Christmas Party, and optional Nice Dinners.

NEW PROCEDURE for Dinners at Clubhouse Meetings -
1. Secretary to email Meeting Agendas,
2. Classmates to RSVP (Yes or No) for food count orders.
3. At the Meeting, collections will be taken prior to food pick-up.

Upcoming Golf Events, Coordinators - 6/26 AhMoo / Waialae, 8/13 Joy/Navy Marine, 10/22 Lam/Hawaii Kai, 12/17 Ho/Olomana, and 2/19 Cruz/ to be determined.

SLC Ball Caps for Sale - few caps remaining; contact Corenvsky or Ho.

NEXT Nice Dinner, Farias - 7/23 at Buzz's Steakhouse in Aiea, located mauka on Kaahumanu Street off the Pearl City exit on the H-1 Freeway.

APRIL 25, 2009 - NICE/FINE DINNER @ THE HANOHANO ROOM OF THE SHERATON WAIKIKI HOTEL

 After a bunch of “panic phone calling” to all of the classmates that were scheduled to attend the dinner; the suspense started to build. Who would be late? Who would just give up and say such things as “screw this – we're just goin back home!”, and “Farick dis traffic, we're outta here!”

 As it turned out, there were no significant traffic problems, and everyone arrived at the Hanohano Room within a ½ hour of the scheduled “start time”. All was well.

 These fine people were in attendance: Damien Farias & Nancy

Joseph Ornellas & Stephanie

Bernard & Deborah Freitas

Johnson & Elaine Yee

Louis & Barbara Paresa

Frederick & Fran Hackbarth

Claude Hottendorf & Kyong

Norman & Marie Cruz

George & Dori Corenevsky

 The views were fantastic on both sides of the building, and our group was finally seated on the Ewa side of the room. We faced western Oahu, and the sunset was fantastic and brilliant. Again, as in other venues, many peered and searched for the “Green Flash” - but, alas again – we no wen see um. Bummers!

 True to his wonderful nature and personality, Johnson Yee was busy a great part of the evening, taking pictures of all that were present, and then pictures of the food, to include titling/naming of each of the food presentations. Please click on the the following internet link to view Johnson's wonderful photo show.

 SLC55 Dinner April2009

  We ate, we discussed the different foods, their preparations and commented on how good or bad we thought the food was. Talking story was the main event of the evening. We were gifted with Bernard Freitas singing a solo song to his beloved wife Deborah; because it was their 52^nd wedding anniversary.

Again, without fail, Joe Ornellas scripted another wonderful evening. Thanks Joe – from all of us!

And then – we paid our tabs and left.

 Until the next time!

APRIL 16, 2009 - Golf Outing @ The Grand Kunia Golf Course at 9:30 AM Tee Time

For what was a glorius day of Golf. A scramble format was set for our round, off three men teams.

• Team #1
  • Damien Farias
  • Lionel Camara
  • Garrit Young
• Team #2
  • Earl AhMoo
  • George Joy
  • Herb Loo
• Team #3
  • Stan Osada
  • Cenric Ho
  • Louis Paresa

At the end of the day. Team #2 came in 1st with a score of 66 - 6
Team #3 was 2nd witha score of 69 - 3
Team #1 was 3rd with a score of 70 - 2
Closest to the pin on Par 3's.
Hole #5 = George Joy
Hole #13 = Louis Paresa
Hole #17 = Cenric Ho

No one made the Green on hole #8. Everyone retired in the Club House Restuarant. For Pupu's and refreshments. The fellowship as always, was vey friendly and a great time was had.

MARCH 19, 2009 - Class Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED

CLASSMATE MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2009

Available food for the evening was provided by: Mrs. Barbara (Louie's wife) Paresa and by Joseph Ornellas.

Present for the meeting were: Damien Farias, George Corenevsky, George Rego, George Joy, Francis Wong, Rodney Botelho, Claude Hottendorf, Louis Paresa, Michael Lyons, Bernard Freitas, Joseph Ornellas, Allen Perkins.

Chairman Farias called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.

Treasurer's Report: George Rego reported that money in our operating fund was now at $821.95 He also reported on a St. Louis publication, printed during our class' 30^th graduation anniversary, which reported that the Class of 1955 was the third highest contributor (a sum of $76,000.00) to the building fund of the Mamiya Theater. The publication will be posted on-line at the Class web site (under the Archives tab) in the near future.

Old Business:

Class gift to St. Louis school: Chairman Farias reported that the Class of 1955 had formally gifted the St. Louis School “new building fund with a donation of $80,000.00. An acknowledgement letter was received by the Chairman, expressing gratitude for the donation and relating to the promise to the installation of an appropriate plaque or memorial tablet reflecting on the generosity of the Class of 1955 classmates.

55^th Graduation Anniversary Celebrations – Oahu Venue: Chairman Farias and Corenevsky reported on the results of the classmate survey sent out via e-mails & regular mailings. Of 50 responses received, 40 were in favor of Proposal A (just a dinner and an appropriate program); 7 were in favor of Proposal B (Renting rooms in Waikiki and having an appropriate dinner and program, together with supporting extra curricular activities); 2 responded that they were “not able to attend”; and 1 vote related to being undecided..

Michael Lyons then reported that during his check in to additional Waikiki bookings (at the Outrigger Reef Hotel), that those actions already taken by Rodney Botelho, were in fact very similar to what had been reported by Botelho; therefore Lyons acquiesced to the findings of Botelho so as not to duplicate efforts”.

Rodney Botelho passed out several pamphlets which were informative of room type/pricing and availability (2009 price quotes as 2010 quotes not yet available from the Hotel) and surrounding eateries and activity vendors. Discussion ensued and Botelho provided info that related to now going out to the classmates with additional information about the Celebration proposal(s). It was then decided that we would send out info packages to the 50 classmates that responded to the survey. Botelho and Corenevsky to cooperate in this effort.

55^th Graduation anniversary Celebrations – Las Vegas Venue: Corenevsky read to the gathering the basic elements of Cenric Ho's tentative proposal: Sunday, September 26, 2010 arrival - check into hotel – cocktails or Dinner shows * * * Monday, September 27, 2010 Hospitality Room @ Golden Nugget Casino/Hotel – Possible Gaming contests by Teams of Players & Guests * * * Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Golfing in the A.M. - Primary Dinner Celebration * * * Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - Departure. NOTE: Suggestions/Comments are welcomed (Cenric Ho hawaiiproho@hotmail.com or 1766 Maiha Place, Pearl City, HI 96782.

2009 Christmas Party – Christmas Party Chairman Louis Paresa, reported that he had looked into six different Restaurants which met his criteria. After some discussion, it was settled on having our Christmas Party at the Mandalay Chinese Restaurant, on Alakea St. (downtown Honolulu) on Wednesday, December 16^th, 2009. More information will be distributed as things flesh out”. BTW, if you plan on spending around $50.00 per person for the evening, you would most probably be in the ball park. Paresa would like all to know that, he was not very happy with all of the verbal abuse he received from an abundance of the classmates present, which was related to his lack of having a planning calendar which showed the date in December. His calendar, from his very professional “daily planner portfolio only went from August to August (that's August 1 to August 31 of this year), so he had to have help to determine what day of the week that December 16^th fell on. That provoked instant comments relative to his age and medical condition. Sorry Louie.

New Business:

Corenevsky provided information as to the development of the Class of 1955's Ball Cap. Samples of embroidered designs were shown. The final design was selected and the completed Ball Caps should be available in the first week of April 2009. Costs will be much less than the cost of buying a cap from the SLAA (with their specific design), and then having Class of 1955 embroidered on the back of the cap. That cost is currently around $28.00 (not including shipping to classmates who cannot pick up their cap(s) in person).

Corenevsky reported on our Ailing List Visiting Team visits. Corenevsky, Farias, Paresa, Cenric Ho visited Edwin Maruyama at his home in Hawaii Kai. Ed is such a remarkable guy and ensures us all that he is indeed “toughing it out, but that our continued prayers and concern for him are such comforting things to him (and to his wife Amelia).

Corenevsky and Farias visited the Kailua home of George Mauliola, to talk to his wife Mary. She is bedridden and George is her primary care giver. Although Mary is bedridden, she is still active and aggressively fights against her ailment. We had a most wonderful conversation with both Mary & George. Keep Mary and George in our prayers.

Corenevsky reported that he and Damien Farias, George Joy,. Bernard Freitas, Louis Paresa, Frederick Hackbarth, & Donald Rapoza attended funeral services for Gary Phillips on March 19^th. The classmates presented the family with a bereavement card.

Upcoming Golf Events: Corenevsky related that Bob Moranha, although actively processing the golf event happening at the Royal Kunia Golf Club on April 16, 2009; was having some difficulty with health problems and requests that all interested golfers for this event CONTACT him NOW!!!. Total fees for the event will be $80.00 (Golf = $45.00; Tournament = $20.00; and Awards/Pupus = $15.00).

Corenevsky also reported (for Cenric Ho), that Earl AhMoo would be the sponsor for the Waialae Country Club Golf Tournament on Friday, June 26, 2009. A handout was passed out to all interested parties at the meeting. Cost for Classmates (non-Waialae C. C. members) will be $126.00. Any classmate that is not participating as a “golfer” for this event, and wishes to join the guys after golfing”, are invited to do so at a cost of $32.00.

Next Nice Dinner: Joseph Ornellas reported that out “next Nice Dinner”, would be at the Hanohano Room of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, on Saturday evening, April 25^th, 2009. Particulars will be sent out to all as soon as possible. Approximate cost for the dinner will be $65.00 per person.

Open to Floor Forum: There were no other comments from the floor.


Date of Next Meeting: Thursday, May 21, 2009, at 6:30 P.M., at the SLAA Club House.


Adjournment: Chairman Farias ended the meeting at 8:10 P.M.

FEBRUARY 5, 2009 - Golf Moanaulua Golf Club

Ten Classmates played in our February Golf Tournament at the Moanaulua Golf Club on Thursday, the 5th.

First Place Team - Loui, Gordon, and Sonny - won high card draw
Joker card winner - George Joy
Most one putts (8) - Jimmy, George, Gerrit, and Lionel *
Lionel won the high card draw


SPECIAL THANKS to:

1. Sonny, our host, for designing an EVERYBODY'S A WINNER
golf tournament by using the $20 tournament fee to cover the prizes, lunch and drinks!
2. The above Classmate winners for their generous donations to
the lunch party and the balance of $33 to the Class Fund!
3. Jimmy for donating a Saint Louis golf shirt and cap which were
won by Loui and Ron Castillo.

JANUARY 15, 2009 - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSMATE MEETING

Food for the evening was provided for by Joseph Ornellas.

Present for the meeting were:  Francis Wong, Rodney Botelho, Allen Perkins, Cenric Ho, George Corenevsky, Johnson Yee, Michael Lyons, Damien Farias, Louis Paresa, George Rego, & Albert Lam (a small turnout of only 11 classmates).  Where were you guys?????

Call to Order:   Chairman Farias called the meeting to order at 6:39 P.M.

Treasurer's Report:   George Rego reported that the Classmate “fund” had $538.00 and was still to be increased by $300.00 (deposit from the Christmas Party).  There was also going to be an additional debit from the “fund” for a mix-up in the meeting's food order, but that the debit would not be more than $75.00.

Old Business: 55^th Reunion (Oahu Celebration, May 2010) – Chairman Farias requested that Rodney Botelho present new proposals for a Waikiki Venue.  Botelho provided handouts and proceeded to go through his proposal.  After much discussion by classmates, Michael Lyons agreed to provide some additional information relative to the Waikiki Venue.  This information is to be provided to the Chair, before/by the next scheduled meeting in March.

This matter was then tabled for discussion at the next scheduled meeting of March 19, 2009, with the caveat that “if the classmates cannot come to an acceptable decision on the Celebration, then the Chairman and the Core Group would make whatever decisions need to be made”!  Meanwhile, there will be some informational & interest survey letters sent out to the Classmates.

55^th Reunion (Las Vegas Celebration, September 2010) – Cenric Ho said that the planning for this venue (Las Vegas Celebration) was progressing.  Ho then received comments from the floor regarding such things as a “Hospitality Room”, shows and other things which the classmates & their spouse/partner might want to participate in.  Ho said that it was a bit too early to make finite/definite commitments for the Las Vegas Venue Celebration(s).  More info will be presented at the next classmate meeting (March 19, 2009), if available and appropriate.

2008 Christmas Party Final Report – Michael Lyons Reported that the Christmas Party was GREAT and that he had received many good comments about the place, the food and the view. Lyons related that his trusty assistant Johnson Yee was very supportive & helpful and was truly an asset to the Classmates. Then, Johnson Yee presented his report of the Christmas Party and told the gathering that he had brought his own DVD of the events at the Christmas Party, but alas, there was no DVD Player or Screen to show it.  He also had prepared for Mike Lyons, a beautiful laminated two- sided montage of pictures of Mike performing as Santa Claus.  Yee presented the picture to Lyons on behalf of all of the Classmates.  It was very nice indeed.

Class gift to Saint Louis School -Chairman Farias spoke to the actuality of our class gift; which was in fact a sum of $69,880.00 (and not “close to one hundred thousand”). Farias commented that there were (up to the time of this meeting) 48 Classmates that donated a total of $58,730.00, and 23 Non-Classmates (perhaps family of Classmates & from Verizon Telephone Co., as “matching” donations) that donated a total of $11,150.00.  There was some discussion on the floor, and then a motion was made to give the money (in total) to the Saint Louis School Building Fund, with a requirement that the School make and install some sort of recognition plaque or memorial tablet to honor the Class of 1955.  The motion was quickly seconded, voted on, and unanimously passed.  Chairman Farias relayed to the group that the Classmates would make the total donation to the School to be $70,000.00.  Chairman Farias said that the donation to the School would happen very shortly.

New Business: Upcoming Golf Events – Chairman Farias said that all planned Classmate Golfing Events  were already at the Class website (www.slc55.com), not withstanding special golf happenings.   Allen Perkins reported that he would be making additional efforts to get lodging dates at the Odd Fellows Camp Site (for golfing at Kahuku & Turtle Bay) and would be working with Robert Moranha. Also, Albert Lam was “in charge” of a “special golf event” happening on Feb, 6, 2009, at the Moanalua Golf Course (two nine hole plays).

Next “Nice Dinner” - This agenda item was briefly addressed, but soon was deferred to the now ailing and not present Chairperson Joseph Ornellas.

2009 Christmas Party -Chairman Farias opened discussion into the desire or non-desire of having a Christmas Party for this year (2009).  Floor comments showed that we should definitely have a Christmas Party this year.  Some discussion was centered around having the Christmas Party to include family(ies); and then there was a proposal to save money and have the party at the SLAA Clubhouse.  Louis Paresa volunteered to be the Christmas Party Chairman, and he was accepted by the Classmates and the Chair. More info to be provided when things start to “jell”.

Open to Floor Forum: Corenevsky reported that he could get a “specialized“ SLC '55 embroidered design for use with baseball caps, and/or patches with the same specialized design for use on baseball caps and on other wearing apparel; for a very reasonable price. After some discussion, it was decided that Corenevsky would have an “embroidered sample” for viewing by the Classmates.  The “sample” will be available for viewing at the next Classmate meeting.

Corenevsky also reported that Lillie, the loving spouse of our Classmate, William

A. Lee, had passed away this month.  Lillie was on our “Ailing List”.  The Classmates will send our “Bereavement Card” to William and the family.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.

DECEMBER 11, 2008 - GOLF ROYAL KUNIA was cancelled at 5:45AM due to rain and flooding at the Golf Course. All Sixteen Golfers were notified by 6:30AM.

Because food and refreshments had already been arranged for, it was decided to go to Damien's house to share in food and drinks.

The time was set for 11:00AM. In spite of the storm conditions, the following Golfers showed up for a wonderful day of Fellowship.

Louie Paresa, Sonny Lam, Stan Osada, Gordon Sam, Garrit Young, Allen Perkins, Cenric Ho, Bob Moranha, George Rego, Stan Yasumoto, George Corenevsky, and host Damien Farias. WIth a storm raging outside, all remained dry and enjoyed a wonderful day of Fellowship.

The last guest left to return to their own abodes @ 5:00PM.

DECEMBER 7, 2008 - CHRISTMAS PARTY SLIDESHOW (Click to view)

REPORT ON THE SLC CLASS OF '55s

CHRISTMAS PARTY OF DECEMBER 7th, 2008

Let it be known to all of the people, in the farthest regions of the land; that the Christmas Party of December 7^th, 2008 was a full blown happy time kine party”. Held at the Waikiki Elk's Club, near the base of Diamond Head and right smack on the beach; the environment was perfect. There was a truly beautiful sunset which was watched by many of the classmates and their wives/partners (and, auwe, still no body wen see da green flash). A lone Christmas tree was nicely lighted and decorated, and provided the warm and simple touch of it being Christmas time. There was “piped-in” music and songs of Christmas wafted around the room.

For all of you that don't already know, the Christmas Party Chairman was Mickey Lyons and he was ably assisted by Johnson Yee. The arrangements and layout of the tables was thoughtful and not overly crowded. Mickey and Johnson did a fantastic job getting this (our 3^rd annual Christmas Party) party to be our “best” so far.

The Partygoers were:
Michael & Ellie Lyons
Johnson & Elaine Yee
Damien Farias & Nancy
Joseph Ornellas & Stephanie
Frederick & Fran Hackbarth
Gordon & Betty Sam
George & Dori Corenevsky
Lionel & Elizabeth Camara
Norman & Marie Cruz
Claude Hottendorf & Kyong
George & Kathleen Rego
Francis & Barbara Wong
Harold & Gladys Chun
Stanley & Doris Osada
Jim & Emme Burns
Louis & Barbara Paresa
Allen & Betty Ann Perkins
Donald & Marjorie Young
George & Maggie Joy
Stanley & Susan Victor (in from Michigan)

The evening started off pretty well with parking being “Valet Parking” only, so as not to cause any physical and/or mental stress for some of the older guys.

It all started at 5:30 P.M., upstairs in a special room with egress to a beautiful patio for unobstructed views of Waikiki and the western side of Oahu. Cocktails were “No-Host” and the bar setup was practical. There were some comments about the “price of the drinks”, but these were usually from those of us that haven't gone out on-the-town” in several years – and were surprised (nah – shocked) at the booze prices. But, the night went on splendidly. Just in case one wanted to, they could visit the “main entertainment area” downstairs, and watch Melveen Leed perform for Elk's Club Members & Guests.

There were several “gifts”, hand prepared with love and warmth by some of our ladies. The very wonderful gifts (for each of the ladies present) were the products of: Kathleen Rego who made 20 Notebooks that were embedded with various kinds of Holiday crafts, and there were no two individual notebooks alike; and Stephanie (of the Ornellas duo) made 20 decorated Christmas light bulbs that were decorated to look like a “face”, but were actually reindeer, with antlers and lace; and then there were the 20 Santa Claus (Santa was with glasses and was making the sign to “be quiet”) Christmas (velvet & fur) bags that Barbara Wong filled with small bottles of “Sunny-D”. Thank you so very much ladies, for these gifts and for sharing with the Classmates.

At 6:20 P.M., the MC called on Betty Ann Perkins to say grace and provide for the blessing. What a magnificent job she did. The prayer was touching and very appropriate for the occasion. She even “talked to God” in Hawaiian. It was “pure magic“. Mahalo Betty Ann.

Then it was time to eat. The buffet line started with Dinner Rolls, then a Chinese Chicken Salad, a Caesar Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Chow Mein Noodles, Oriental Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, Ginger Chicken, Roasted Salmon, & Carved Prime Rib. Desert provided by the Elk's Club, was a moist Haupia Cake, & Home Made Brownies. Barbara Paresa, as she normally does, brought two huge pans of her famous Bread Pudding. Coffee & tea was available. After everyone went through the line once, it then became “all you can eat until it runs out”.

After dinner, the MC called Damien Farias to the podium, When Damien got to the podium, the MC announced that Damien was being presented with a memento from the Classmates. Then, Damien related to the gathering, that he had told Corenevsky, “that if ever I (Farias) was given a gift from the Classmates, that I (Farias) would fire Corenevsky and then he (Farias) would quit”. That being said, Corenevsky then quickly made a motion on the floor, nominating Damien Farias to the vacant post of “Chairman”, got a “second” from another classmate, closed out the nominations, and then took a vote of the classmates present. Damien was overwhelmingly voted in as the new/next/continuing Chairman. The MC then read the inscription on the memento that was being given to Damien. For all of his leadership and for being the one most responsible at keeping us together” , the MC said; the MC then read the inscription: To: The Chairman Damien Farias Always Leading Always Achieving From: The Classmates of SLC '55 December 7, 2008. The memento was actually a miniature antique car, all polished in gold and chrome, with a movable tonneau cover, and included a tiny clock (which kept falling out of its socket; until Damien used some “Portuguese Glue” - some saliva from his tongue - to keep the silly thing from falling out again). The car looked like it was from around the 1920s or there abouts. It seemed appropriate as Damien collects real antique cars.

And then, wouldn't you know, we were privileged to find Santa Claus in our midst. In he came to the singing of “Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus”. Santa mingled with the partygoers and ostensibly told some of us about how BAD we were during the past year. Whoaa, shame yah! Then each and every couple at the party had their picture(s) taken with Santa (through the professionalism of – you guessed it: our one and only photographer - Johnson Yee). That was a very nice thing to program into the evening. One more thing, Santa was really Mike Lyons, but no one could tell. Yah - right!

Johnson Yee presented George Corenevsky with a gift “for being a funny guy, and for all the things you do for us”, said Johnson. The gift was from the Classmates, but Corenevsky knew that it really came from Santa Claus. He (Corenevsky) was very “touched” by the kind gesture.

Emme Burns (nee: Emme Tomimbang) took a turn at the podium and started off with a joke to lighten up everyone after dinner and picture taking. She then told all of us that she was putting out another Emme's Xmas Island Moments and that it would be on three separate nights in December. She said that it would have the very well appreciated “O Holy Night” Christmas Carol sung by Willie K, and that the program would be nice for us to watch. If you want further info, please go on-line to www.emmeinc.com or contact Emme or her staff at 808-947-6677.

Each and every lady present had been provided with a colorful Christmas Song Booklet, to enable them and their spouses/partners to be prepared to sing some Christmas songs. Each table was “warned” that when the “program” started, that each table would be called upon for the ladies of that table to sing their chosen song. It started off slowly, but then things got into high gear and some of the ladies were very anxious to sing, even to the point of “leap-frogging” another table that wasn't quite as ready to sing. The ladies all did well and “showed” the men that it was all right to “sing” - after all, its Christmas time.

There was joking and merriment and laughter all around the room. Guests seemed comfortable and “in the holiday spirit” as they “talked story” with each other. And then, it happened. Several classmates and their ladies were selected and lined up to sing “The Twelve Days of Christmas (the Hawaiian version).

This was the “line-up”:

Numbah 1 day was Donald Young
Numbah 2 day was Gordon Sam
Numbah 3 day was Fred Hackbarth
Numbah 4 day was Claude Hottendorf
Numbah 5 day was Stanley Victor
Numbah 6 day was Norman Cruz
Numbah 7 day was Louis Paresa
Numbah 8 day was Harold Chun
Numbah 9 day was Fran Hackbarth
Numbah 10 day was Maggie Joy
Numbah 11 day was Dori Corenevsky
Numbah 12 day was George Corenevsky

It started off by Donald not having the best voice of the group and he wasn't sure of just how to phrase the words (ONE MYNAH BIRD IN ONE PAPAYA TREE) of the song. After some coaching by the MC and at least four times correcting and stopping Donald (and everyone laughing hilariously), we progressed on. All was well, until we got to Stanley Victor. He needed coaching on being more emphatic with his words (FIVE BIG FAT PIG), but he caught on quickly. And then we “got our rhythm” and went through the whole song with much fun and giggling and laughter. All the participants were “good sports”, but Donald was exceptionally sportsman like.

Heart warming and moving was the closing song the “St. Louis Alma Mater”. Every classmate stood and then most everyone else stood up and participated in singing. Kind of “chicken skin” time even with some minor “off-key” voices. Generous applause followed.

The MC then asked God to protect all on our way(s) home, and asked everyone to be safe & drive safely.

Goodbye”, “nice party”, “great time”, “so much fun”, “hope we can do this again next year”, “Aloha”, “Merry Christmas”, “Happy Holidays” were some of the parting comments made as we left. Warm & lasting memories were made that night.

Our time on earth is short and getting shorter. Think about coming to one of our Nice Dinners or committing to next year's Christmas Party. Although we “miss those of you that weren't at the party”, give us all the opportunity to “not miss you” by just “being there”.

Special thanks to Michael Lyons & Johnson Yee for all of their time and effort(s).

God bless, and............................be safe!

The MC was George Corenevsky

NOVEMBER 20, 2008 - MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED

CLASSMATE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Damien Farias provided the “eats” for the meeting. He brought two large platters of Fried Noodles, two large platters of Man-Doo & Fried Squid, a large container of Spicy Fried Chicken (provided by Nancy of the
Damien/Nancy duo), and all of the accompanying condiments.

Present for the meeting were: Damien Farias, George Corenevsky, Cenric Ho, Francis Young, Jim Kaufmann, Michael Lyons, Joe Ornellas, Allen Perkins, Albert Lam, George Joy, Norman Cruz, Gordon Sam, Claude Hottendorf, & Louis Paresa. (Fourteen classmates).

Meeting was called to order at: 6:41 P.M.

Treasurer's Report:

Chairman Farias (reporting for George Rego, & with input from Cenric Ho), related that at the time of the meeting, we had $2,187.29 in our “operating fund”, but this number included monies for the upcoming Christmas Party. After subtracting for the Christmas Party, we would/should have about $507.29 and we will still be due a return of our Christmas Party Deposit of $300.00 to give us $807.29 in our fund/kitty”. These numbers may change pending late Christmas Party commitments.

55^th Reunion Report:

Chairman Farias requested input for the Oahu Venue and noted that Rodney Botelho was not able to attend. Farias then relayed some costs for a Maui Venue – not including travel costs – it would be $218.00 for a room at the Marriott Hotel. Mickey Lyons then reported on a Waikiki Venue and said that he was only able to come up with costs “if we would celebrate now”, and that the costs for a year 2010 Venue would become available in March of 2009. During discussions, such things as Golf Packages and Parking were brought up.

Then, Cenric Ho relayed that the Las Vegas portion of our 55^th Reunion Celebration might probably need an additional day to satisfactorily complete the festivities. This would mean that we would add an additional day to the already “tentatively accepted” time frame of September 27, 28, 29 of 2010 to be a four day event.

Subsequently, it was motioned/discussed/voted on/passed, that we would not accomplish the Oahu portion of our celebrations, at Turtle Bay. The classmates present voiced unanimous support for having our Oahu Venue being held somewhere in Waikiki.

This item is still being explored by various classmates, and nothing “concrete” (except for not celebrating at Turtle Bay) has been formulated or accepted. It will be the one of the Prime Agenda Items for our next regularly scheduled classmate meeting of January 15, 2009.

Christmas Party Report:

Christmas Party Chairman Mike Lyons revealed that at the present time, we have 40 persons (20 Classmates & 20 spouses/partners) committed to attend the Christmas Party. The “final count” to be given to the Elks Club is due between 7 & 10 days prior to the 12/07/2008 date; and therefore, attendee numbers may change. Everything is “on track” and we should have a really great time.

Class Gift to St. Louis School:

Chairman Farias related that he and Earl Ah Moo had been in various meetings/discussion on the matter. Questions relative to “levels of recognition/appreciation” were asked of the School's leadership and favorable responses have been received. However, floor discussions during our classmate meeting, again showed serious concern relative to the “survivability” of the School; and questions were numerous about specifically directed donations really getting to St. Louis School, or might the donations be rerouted elsewhere.

This item has been taken “under advisement” and is Tabled.

Past Golf Events:

Chairman Farias said that all past golfing event(s) “write-ups” were duly posted at the Classmate Website (www.slc55.com).

Ailing List & Team Visit:

George Corenevsky reported that the Ailing List would not change in its' next issue. He and Damien Farias visited with James Marciel, and were advised that James' wife Sandra was very ill and undergoing many various physical treatments and procedures. Although James' wife is ill, he did not want her to be placed on the Ailing List just yet. Never-the-less, we might do well to say a prayer or two for her. Gordon Sam questioned on whether or not another classmate should be included in the Ailing List, but Corenevsky said that inclusion on the Ailing List was only after he had received permission to list – and that neither the classmate in question, nor his spouse, had given permission to list.

Cenric Ho, Louis Paresa & George Corenevsky, made plans with the wife (Carol) of Gary Phillips, and met with her and Gary at the McDonald's in Enchanted Lakes. Gary looked “fit” but because of his ailment, had some difficulty in recognizing his classmates. Carol said that Gary actually was quite cognizant of his classmates visit and showed several signs of being pleased and happy.

Two pictures of Gary, his wife, and the visiting classmates, were passed around for everyone to see.

Funeral Services for Bruce Mann's Wife:

Corenevsky reported that he had attended the funeral services for the wife (Audrey) of classmate Bruce Mann. He (Corenevsky) delivered the Class of 1955's Bereavement Card at the services. A return Thank You Card was later received from Bruce, thanking the whole Class for their concern and prayers. Cards & Funeral Service pamphlets were passed amongst the classmates for info.

Upcoming Golf Events:

Chairman Farias, reporting for “Golf Guru” Bob Moranha, said that the next Golf Event was scheduled for December 11^th, and that Bob would be contacting all concerned about this event.

Also, Allan Perkins suggested that he, through his affiliation with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, might be able to “accommodate (house)” classmate golfers at private cottages of the Odd Fellows in Laie. Golfing could be at Kahuku Golf Course or Turtle Bay Resort. It was requested that Allan provide more info and present same at the “after golfing get-together” at Damien Farias' home on December 11^th.

Operating Fund Accountability:

Chairman Farias addressed an issue on “how we receive donations to our “kitty”, and being able to inform everyone about just who(m) is “fattening up” our Kitty (operating fund). After some discussion, it was determined that a method would be developed to list “donation categories”. Like: the golfers donated XXX; or that a particular classmate had donated a monetary gift; and such. No further discussion on this item is expected and item is closed.

Next Nice Dinner:

Joe Ornellas said that he was trying to schedule our Next Nice Dinner, to be at either Haleiwa Joe's (in Kaneohe) or at Aaron's' (Top of the Ala Moana Hotel). After some floor discussion, it was determined that the next dinner would be at Haleiwa Joe's. This would be happening sometime in January 2009. Joe will provide info as soon as it becomes available.

Food at Regularly Scheduled Classmate Meetings:

Chairman Farias spoke to the matter of providing “eats” at our regularly scheduled meetings. He wondered if the classmates would prefer not having anything, except perhaps pu-pus, at our meetings. Having our classmates (or our spouses/partners) prepare and deliver food for our meetings might be a hassle. Also, if no classmate volunteers to bring food, then food would have to be ordered and picked up by someone for consumption at the meeting(s); another possible hassle. Farias asked if we should just not provide food, and ask the classmates to “eat before you come”, until such time as the SLAA awards a new Dining Room Contract to a concessionaire. Joe Ornellas said that we could still order food from the old concessionaire Kanak Attack, and if it was necessary, he would “do the ordering”. The Chairman opted to do the “Joe Ornellas thing”, until further notice.

Open to Floor Forum:

No other items were presented from the floor/classmates.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M.

FYI: All classmates are invited to James Kaufmann's Birthday Party, to be held at Maryknoll High School on February 8, 2009. If interested, contact Jim at (808) 228-6195

OCTOBER 16, 2008 - Golf Hawaii Kai Results
Winners were as follows:

• Par 3's - #5 & #17 (STAN OSADA) --#8 (GERRIT YOUNG) and #10 (AL PERKINS).
• 1ST PLACE - - Team #3--Earl AhMoo -Loui Paresa - Allen Perkins - Barney Freitas.
• 2ND PLACE (TIED)
• Team #2--Lionel Camara - George Joy - Gerrit Young
• Team #3--Damien Farias - Stan Osada - Norman Cruz - Bob Moranha

MINUTES OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
CLASSMATE MEETING OF SEPT. 18TH, 2008

Present for the meeting were: Damien Farias, George Corenevsky, Cenric Ho, Bob Moranha, Albert Lam, Mike Lyons, Claude Hottendorf, Joe Ornellas, Norman Cruz, Louis Paresa, George Joy, George Rego, Allan Perkins, Jim Kaufmann, Lionel Camara, Bernard Freitas, Johnson Yee, Earl Ah Moo, Rodney Botelho. LOOK AT THIS – 19 classmates at the meeting. Great turnout!

A food line was set up for all to participate in, consisting of home-made Meatloaf w/gravy, fresh home-made biscuits, and Bread Pudding (provided by Mrs. Barbara Paresa & delivered by Louie); and Potato wedges, a mixed green Caesar Salad, and condiments (provided by Damien Farias).

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Farias, at 6:40 P.M.

The Chairman, Damien Farias, presented a plaque to Cenric Ho, acknowledging his past and continuing efforts in helping the classmates “stay together & focused”.

George Rego gave the Treasurer's Report. He stated that the class “operating fund” was at $656.00 and would increase an additional $300.00 (for a total of $956.00) when we get back our deposit from the Elk's Club (deposit is for our December 7, 2008 Christmas Party). It was noted that most of the increases in our “operating fund” has been due to the generosity of those classmates that are Golfers (they donate a good portion of their “winnings” to the operating fund). Thanks to all!

Joseph Ornellas gave a brief summation of our last Nice Dinner (at Natsunoya Tea House). All agreed that the Dinner was great.

Michael Lyons gave a presentation on the upcoming Christmas Party, and he and Johnson Yee provided handouts to all. These are the particulars: Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 7th 2008, at the Waikiki Elk's Club, starting at 5:30 P.M., costs will be $42.00 per person (tax & tip incl), parking will entail a $5.00 per car fee, No-Host cocktails (pay as you go), commitments and reservations N.L.T. Nov. 7th, 2008. There will be a separate E-mail and Regular Mail issuance going out to all Classmates with more specifics. It was also voted on during the meeting, that Christmas Grab Bag gifts would not be required.

Chairman Farias opened discussions relating to our previously tabled item: Class gift to St. Louis School. Earl Ah Moo provided info relative to the School having a “new chairperson with fresh ideas” that would be helpful to us in deciding how to actually release our “almost $100K pot”, for appropriate School gifting. Much discussion was heard relating to our past efforts to determine our “appropriate gifting to the School”. The matter was then returned to “under advisement” status by the Chair. Earl Ah Moo will be providing additional information to Chairman Farias. Item is tabled.

George Corenevsky discussed the “Ailing List” and requested (and received) permission to include Classmate's spouses in the listing. Also, there will be a “visit team” developed to “call on” our Ailing Classmates and/or spouses. Please note: no classmate visits will be accomplished without first contacting and getting approval to visit, from the Classmate's spouse/family/caregiver. Louis Paresa & Cenric Ho volunteered for this effort.

Rodney Botelho provided handouts to all, and then gave a presentation regarding his Turtle Bay Proposal which would be “Part A” of the Class' 55th Graduation Reunion, in 2010. Discussions involved golfing venues, Hotel room rates, scheduled dinners, and much more. There were other suggestions/questions (for going somewhere other than Turtle Bay), and it evolved into Mike Lyons being tasked to come up with a “Waikiki venue Proposal”, and Damien Farias being tasked to come up with a “Maui venue Proposal”. All new proposals are to be submitted to Chairman Farias before the next regularly scheduled classmate meeting of November 20th,

2008. During discussions, the classmates present voted on and passed/accepted that the time frame of May 7th/8th/9th 2010 (a Friday/Saturday/Sunday) would be the “official” dates for the Oahu Celebration Portion of the 55th reunion. There will be e-mails and regular USPS mailings whenever more specific information is available.

Part “B” (the Las Vegas portion of the 55th reunion) was discussed by Cenric Ho. He suggested that we plan to do our “Vegas thing” during the approximate same time frame as we had done for the 2007 reunion in Las Vegas. He proposed that we plan to “Go Vegas” during the Sep. 27th, 28th & 29th, 2010 time period. The dates were “tentatively accepted” by Chairman Farias. Item tabled.

Robert Moranha spoke extensively on the Classmates' next scheduled Golfing events (October 16th & 24th). Bob further espoused on some of the drawbacks he encounters when classmates do not honor their golfing commitments. Much discussion ensued and after a ton of good natured information giving/receiving, everyone commended Bob's leadership & zeal in running the Class' Golfing Events. Wow! This topic was the absolute highlight of the meeting, and discussions were “vigorous”.

Joe Ornellas provided information relative to the next “Nice Dinner”. He stated that it would probably be in October (next month) and would be at Aaron's (Top of the Ala Moana Hotel). Specifics will be sent out as soon as available.

There was no further new business or floor comments.

Chairman Farias announced that the next regularly scheduled Classmate Meeting, would be on Thursday, November 20th, 2008, at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse, at 6:30 P.M.

The meeting was adjourned by the Chairman, at 8:20 P.M.

August 23, 2008

S.L.C. CLASS OF '55's
3RD NICE DINNER

NATSUNOYA TEA HOUSE – AUGUST 23, 2008

Damn! Joe Ornellas has done it again. He scripted and directed another really great “Nice Dinner”. Shaka!

Here we were, thirty one of us, in an old cottage in the back of the Natsunoya Tea House (was originally called SHINCHORO back in 1921), cheerfully mingling and talking and having a nice time. The setting was “rustic” and the room was a little small, but – we had our own air conditioner and our very own-inside-the-room-benjo (toilet). Natsunoya had just finished installing new carpeting in the room and we all had to observe Japanese culture by “taking off our shoes/slippers”. Was kinda funny walking around in bare feet or with your socks on (sometimes the socks and the new carpeting managed to “get together”.

There were 17 classmates and 14 “significant others” at this nostalgic dinner. Why, we even had a classmate attend that most of us hadn't seen in over 50 years; that was Melvin Ching. Thanks Mel – we hope you enjoyed yourself and that you might find time in your busy life & schedule, to join us in other events.

Upon arrival, guests (the male classmates) were given a beautiful handmade St. Louis Crusader writing tablet and matching pen. The tablet was very well done and included the “fighting Crusader logo”, the wording “Once a Crusader – Always a Crusader”, and included cutouts of sporting icons, which were all beautifully laminated on the tablet's front cover. The maker and giver of these tablets was/is Joe Ornellas' main squeeze – Stephanie. She is just fantastic – as always! Also, the arriving female guests were presented with surprise bagged gifts which were along the lines of “nick knacks”. These were provided to our ladies courtesy of the classmates.

The attendees were:

The saying of grace was done by Kathleen Rego. It was beautiful, and you could sense that it was straight from the warmest part of her heart. Then, Kahu (in his mind) Bernard Freitas, sang a stirring Hawaiian Pule (that too is a saying of grace). Johnson Yee was (as usual) busy taking pictures (what a guy!). What a wonderful way to start the evening.

Corenevsky made a short announcement about the food at the buffet table, and specifically about the Crab Legs. The announcement was - “The buffet is not an “all you can eat” arrangement. So, when you get to the Crab Legs – no take 10 – bum bye somebody no goin get Crab. An, I (Corenevsky) want to know if any of you no like Crab so you can give um to me (Corenevsky)”. Needless to say, we no wen run out of Crab Legs.

The entire menu for the evening, included: 4 types of Sushi – Oriental Chicken Salad - Pork Tonkatsu – Baked Chicken – Teriyaki Steak – Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura – Snow Crab Legs - Miso Soup -
Noodles - Steamed Fish Natsunoya Style - Hot Tea . Fantastic and the food was really tasty!

After much”talking story”, laughing, joking, reminiscing and generally enjoying each other, the evening came to a beautiful conclusion. Guests left amid cheery Alohas & Goodbyes; and now we wait for the NEXT Nice Dinner. Stay Tuned!!!

If you want to see the pictures/slide show taken by Johnson Yee, please go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12676555@N07/sets/72157606972104951

August 14, 2008 - at the ROYAL KUNIA GOLF COURSE :

FOURTEEN (14) CLASSMATES SHOWED UP FOR THE GOLF OUTING AT THE
ROYAL KUNIA GOLF.

AFTER THE GOLF, TWEVE OF US WENT OVER TO DAMIEN'S
HOME IN AIEA AND HAD WONDERFUL FOOD FEST AND DRINKS.

OUR RELIABLE
GOLF CHEF (GEORGE CORENEVSKY) SERVED UP A SUPERB AND FILLING FEAST FOR EVERYONE . WE WERE ALSO JOINED BY MR. MICHAEL LYONS. WE ALSO HAD WONDERFUL WAITRESS (NANCY) WHO ONLY SERVED GEORGE REGO.(MUST HAVE PULL WITH
DAMIEN).

RESULTS OF THE GOLF:
1ST. R. LOO - S. LAM - L. PARESA.
2ND. E. AHMOO - L. CAMARA - C.HO .
3RD. D. FARIAS - G. REGO - R. MORANHA - B. HANSON (GUEST)
4TH. H.FUJIKAWA - G. JOY - S. OSADA - G. YOUNG.
PAR 3 WINNERS -- #5 - C.HO---#8 - E. AHMOO --- #13 - L.PARESA ---#17 - G.YOUNG

July 17, 2008 - MINUTES OF THE CLASSMATE'S
REGULARLY SCHEDULED BI-MONTHLY
MEETING, OF JULY 17, 2008 @ S.L.A.A. CLUBHOUSE

Before the start of the meeting, Louie Paresa provided food for the gathering. He (via his lovely wife Barbara) brought 2 kinds of Spaghetti, several loaves of Garlic Bread, and a mixed green veggie salad (w/accompanying condiments). Damien Farias brought a whole bunch of Poke and a large bag of Boiled Peanuts; and Bernard Freitas (his wife Deborah did the cooking/baking) brought a wonderful Rum Cake (2 slices an u drunk). Thanks guys (and gals)!

Present for the meeting were: Damien Farias, George Corenevsky, Cenric Ho, Mike Lyons, Louie Paresa, Claude Hottendorf, Johnson Yee, Francis Wong, Joe Ornellas, Jim Kaufman,
Bernard Freitas, Fred Hackbarth, Rodney Botelho, Allen Perkins, and Sonny Lam.

The meeting was called to order at 6:36 P.M.

Cenric Ho provided handouts and gave a verbal Treasurer's Report. Counting the $300.00 refundable deposit we have at the Waikiki Elk's Club (for our Christmas Party), we have $663.00 in our Treasury/Kitty. It was mentioned that the Treasury/Kitty has been added to by the application of “left-over” funds at our class meetings, and by golfers donations of their prize monies. Also, it was noted that Cenric Ho donated $100.00 to the effort.

Chairman Farias started dialog about a previously “taken under advisement” item relative to “funding of and appropriate usage of funds from our Treasury/Kitty”. After much discussion as to methods of assessing classmates, the reality of “actual supporters”, income generating possibilities, and “approved usage of the funds”; it was determined that we would continue to fund the Treasury/Kitty as we are currently doing, and if/when we would need additional funding, we would make “practical assessments” from those classmates that want to help.

Corenevsky reported that of the 95 e-mails and 87 regular mailings sent out to classmates to assess interest in attending the 55th Graduation Anniversary celebrations (in 2010 – one celebration in Hawaii (Oahu) and one celebration in Las Vegas), that he had gotten back a total of 26 responses. Rodney Botelho gave a verbal presentation to the members, about his proposal to celebrate the Oahu portion of the 55th Anniversary, to be held at the Turtle Bay Resort, to include golfing events, non-golfing events, luncheons, & celebratory dinners. There was much discussion about Rodney's proposal, and in the end, Rodney promised to provide additional information to the class members at the next regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting of September 18th, 2008. Jim Kaufmann readily volunteered to assist Rodney in this endeavor.

Joe Ornellas reported that he had two venues ready for our next Nice Dinner. One was Aaron's (at the Ala Moana Hotel) and one was Natsunoya Tea House (in Kam Heights). The members present voted for Natsunoya Tea House. Therefore, the next Nice Dinner will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at 6 P.M. @ Natsunoya Tea House.

Approx cost, including Tax & Tip &“Things”should be around $35.00 per person. Info will be sent out shortly asking for Reservation commitments and responses by N.L.T. August 13th. If interested, contact Joe at *82-395-6114, or Corenevsky at 455-7955, or Damien at 357-1082.

Chairman Farias addressed the issue of “golf as a class”. After discussion(s) from the members, it was determined that this action would not be endorsed by the classmates. Subject is closed.

Mike Lyons talked briefly about the Christmas Party. He reiterated that it would be at the Waikiki Elks Lodge, on Saturday December 6th at 6 P.M. Mike addressed the menu (to include a “carve as you like” Prime Rib Station), and promised to inform everyone of developments. There will be an effort by Mike & Johnson Yee to send out fliers to canvass classmates about attendance & guest number inputs for the Christmas Party. Costs will also be addressed.

Chairman Farias opened up discussion into another “under advisement” item: the Class gift to the School (St. Louis School). Much interest was shown by the classmates, and open forum discussions showed a growing feeling of discontent about the owners and operators of the School, and their “sense of or lack of priority(ies)”. The end of discussions revealed that the matter should continue to be “under advisement”, with additional research into the matter to be undertaken by the classmates. Subject will continue to be unresolved and “under advisement”.

Chairman Farias provided information about upcoming classmate Golf Outings. August's golf event will be on Thursday, August 14th, at the Royal Kunia Golf Club; with the additional benefit of attending a “pupu party” at Damien's home in Aiea immediately following completion of all golfing. He also stated that the December golf event, would probably be held at the same Golf Course on Friday, December 19th. Please check the website for info, or watch for e-mails from our “Golf Guru” Bob Moranha, or e-mail Bob @ rlmoranha@yahoo.com or call Damien Farias @357-1082.

Corenevsky reported that classmates Damien Farias, Cenric Ho, George Joy, Fred Hackbarth, and himself (Corenevsky), attended funeral services, on Sunday, July 13th for our departed classmate Charles Haleamau. The Class of 1955's special “Bereavement” card (developed by Damien Farias), was provided to the family. A four page pamphlet about Charles was passed out at the meeting for all classmates to see.

The meeting was very spirited and the participation by ALL members present, was invigorating and “healthy”.

Not an item for the meeting, but never-the-less important, Johnson Yee reported that two classmates were “ailing” and perhaps should be added to the “Ailing List” e-mail. The classmates are: Robert Lum & Bernard Wong.
Corenevsky will look into this.

Chairman Farias stated the the next regularly scheduled bi-monthly classmate meeting would be on Thursday, September 18th at the S.L.A.A. Clubhouse, at 6:30 P.M.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 P.M.

June 20, 2008 - Golf Waialae Country Club

First we would like to thank Jim BURNS, Cenric HO and all the golfers, including our non-golfer George CORENEVSKY for making the WCC Golfing a wonderful
and successful outing.

The results of the four man scramble is as follows.

1st place team: Jim Burns, Ron Castillo Sr, Bernard Freitas, and Damien Farias. Score: 63
2nd place team: Cedric Chun, Ray Loo, Gerrit Young, and Gordon Sam. Score: 67
3rd place team: Ted Jung, Sonny Lam, Herb Fujikawa, and Harold Chun. Score: 68
4th place team: Earl AhMoo, Ed Inatsuka, Loui Paresa, and George Joy. Score: 71
5th place team: Stan Osada, Jason Ikeno, Bob Moranha, and Brian Leong. Score: 72
5th tied : Jim AhLoy, Cenric Ho, Allen Perkins, and Norman Cruz. Score: 72

A Buffet food station was ordered by Jim Burns, for All to enjoy with HOSTED REFRESHMENTS.

See you all at our next Golf outing in August. Check our web site (slc55.com) for all the retails.

MAY 15, 2008 -Classmate Regularly Scheduled General Meeting

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Damien Farias. At 6:33 P.M.
Classmates present were: Damien Farias, Louis Paresa, George Corenevsky, Claude Hottendorf
George Rego, Johnson Yee, Michael Lyons, Fred Hackbarth, Norman Cruz, Stanley Osada, George Joy, Gordon Sam, Earl Ah Moo, Allen Perkins, Jim Kaufmann andBernard Freitas

Louie Paresa, our gourmet chef, provided the food for the evening. He brought Roast Pork, Shoyu Chicken, and Noodles (including the wonderful Distilled Red Vinegar). Fred Hackbarth brought some chips.

Agenda:
Upcoming 55th Anniversary Celebration. Chairman Farias submitted that we are only 1-1/2 years away from our 55th anniversary and that he was initiating the pre-planning process. After some discussion about where and when the Celebration would be, it was determined that Corenevsky would send out e-mails and printed postcards, to all classmates, asking them to provide input back to the class, on their preferences relative to the celebration. Classmates will be informed that the main celebration would be on Oahu, in 2010, and that an additional supplementing celebration would be held in Las Vegas in that same year. This item to be an agenda item for the next meeting (July 17th, 2008)

Nice Dinners. Discussion of the first two Nice Dinners was positive and classmates are looking forward to the next one. Corenevsky, on behalf of Joe Ornellas, announced that the next Nice Dinner would be at Shokudo Japanese Restaurant, at Kapiolani Blvd. & Kaheka St., at a time and date that is yet to be determined in August of this year (2008). All will be notified as plans become more finite.

Golf at Waialae Country Club & other general Golfing preparations. Chairman Farias, presented several emails relative to the upcoming golfing event at Waialae Country Club next month (June). Discussion on the floor was spirited and after several recommendations and “trial balloons” were floated, the following directions were established: Robert (Bob) Moranha is our only Golf Chairman; and he will be totally in charge of classmate golfing events, including those that are scheduled for Waialae Country Club. For those golfing events that are scheduled for W.C.C., Jim Burns, Stanley Osada, Earl Ah Moo & Wallace Ching (individually or as a group) would be responsible for the “leg work” to sponsor/set up the event at W.C.C., but Bob Moranha would still be “in charge” of the actual program/pairings/prizes/money collections, etc., etc. Bob Moranha may ask for
assistance or help when & if he deems necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Chairman Damien Farias.

Golf Invite, October 2008, “As a Class”. It was determined that this invitation was from an outside entity and would be a function which essentially ends up helping the school (St. Louis High School). Earl Ah Moo volunteered to obtain additional info for presentation to the classmates at the next meeting.

2008 Christmas Party. The chairman requested that a committee be established to handle this year's Christmas Party. After appropriate Robert's Rules of Order were followed, Mike Lyons was voted in as the Christmas Party Chairman, with assistance from Jim Kaufmann. Chairman Lyons was given (by default) the authority to select “others” to assist him in the planning and accomplishment of the Christmas Party. For everyone's info, the Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 6 th , at 5:00 P.M . at the Waikiki Elks Club (we are sponsored by Mike Lyons). Corenevsky apologizes to all, in that he was certain that the Christmas Party was on Friday, December 5th at 6:00 P.M. Corenevsky is having too many Senior moments lately.

Class assistance/gift for the school (St. Louis High School). The chairman reported that “we got problems, right here in River City”. There are many things that the school needs, but it has been noted that most priorities of the Marianist Society (they are the School Administrators), are skewed towards Chaminade University & not St. Louis High School. After much intense discussion(s) by SEVERAL of the classmates, the matter was tabled for future action.

Class and Classmates Las Vegas visits. Earl Ah Moo reported that he has a “friend” at Las Vegas's Boulder Station, that would be of great assistance to us. Discounts and Comps would be substantial, and may not be a function of “how much play one had at the Casino”. The matter was taken under advisement by the Chair.

The meeting was ended at 7:20 P.M..

There was a large picture/photo of a 7th grade class at St. Louis (from way back when) that was being passed along to all present. It was fun to “name” those in the picture. Many “guys” were misidentified. Many comments were made, like “who da guy”?, and “not – that's not so-and-so”. There are 45 classmates in the picture, and not all of them were named. No one could really determine if the picture was 7A or B or C or D or what. It was fun to watch all the classmates go over the pictures.

MAY 10, 2008 - SLC '55's 2nd NICE DINNER AT JOHN DOMINIS RESTAURANT

It was a truly “wonderful” evening, with tons of laughter and sharing and just “shooting the breeze”
with fellow classmates and their spouses/partners. There were 29 attendees in all, including 15
classmates; a very, very nice turnout indeed. The “guys” looked OK, but the women were “splendid”
in their chosen evening wear.

The weather was gorgeous and the setting within the restaurant allowed for spectacular views of the
ocean and Waikiki all the way through Diamond Head. Evening lights scattered around Ala Moana and Waikiki, provided for scenes “from a postcard” and were the subject of many spirited “tellings” of “I remember when” stories.

Joe Ornellas again weaved his masterful and magical abilities to provide the class with an
outstanding evening. Joe's partner Stephanie presented every female attending the dinner, with a hand made and beautifully decorated set of magnets. The class treasury made it possible to provide the ladies with a “faux” Capidomonte ceramic pink rose basket and decorative gift box (for Mother's
Day???).

Here is a list of the “partygoers”:

Joe Ornellas & Stephanie
Damien Farias and Nancy
Jim Burns
George & Dori Corenevsky
Mike & Ellie Lyons
George & Kathleen Rego
Norman & Marie Cruz
Bernard & Deborah Freitas
Fred & Fran Hackbarth
Alvin & Blanche Kort
Claude Hottendorf & Kyong
Louie & Barbara Paresa
Allen & Betty Perkins
Johnson & Elaine Yee
Lionel & Elizabeth Camara

The food was “excellent” and some of the items ordered were: Oysters Rockefeller, Escargot,
Lobster, Steamed Onaga, Lamb Chops, 1 pound Steaks, Seafood Bouillabaisse; and Desserts included
Crème Brulee and Chocolate Mousse Cake. Diets & medical problems “be damned”!

For those of you that couldn't make it this time, perhaps you might consider coming to the next one.
It would be great sharing “old times” with you, and meeting your “main squeezes”. Keep an eye and
ear opened for the announcement of the next “Nice Dinner”.

Check out the slide show/photos provided by Johnson Yee, at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12676555@N07/sets/72157605010766203

March 20, 2008 - Class Meeting @ Clubhouse 6:30 PM

The meeting was called to order at 6:39 P. M. by the chairman, Damien Farias.

Present were: Michael Lyons, George Corenevsky, George Joy, Johnson Yee, Albert Lam, Claude Hottendorf, Allen Perkins, Joseph Ornellas, Louis Paresa and Damien Farias.

The first order of business was the telling of a joke which was well received and put everyone in a jovial mood.

Chairman Farias reported (for the Treasurer) that our SLC '55 “kitty” was at $505.00. There was some discussion as to just how our “kitty” got funded, and that perhaps we should “assess” classmates a small amount of money to ensure that we had enough funds to “operate”; and then the matter was “taken under advisement” by the chairman.

Chairman Farias said that he hoped the Waialae Country Club golfing event was on track, and that he would be contacting Jim Burns (not present at the meeting) for an update.

Allen Perkins reported that the April Golfing event at Hawaii Kai appeared to have 14 to 16 players attending. He said that he had some additional e-mail contacts to be made, but anticipated no problems.

Joseph Ornellas reported that the next “Nice Dinner”, originally planned for the Grand Opening of the restaurant 808's Grand Opening on Kapahulu Ave., is now set to be at John Dominis' restaurant in Kakaako. At this time, the selected evening will be Saturday, May 10th. Joe stated that more specific details would be sent out as soon as possible.

George Corenevsky gave a report on the Committee to search for suitable venues for our next Christmas Party (December 2008). A handout was provided, and George went through the report. There were no specific recommendations, but there were three lower cost venues which seemed might be appropriate, and three other venues which were at a slightly higher cost but would provide for less actual work from the classmates. After much “heated” discussion on cost basis and ability of classmates to afford higher end venues, the venues were voted on, and the selection became the Waikiki Elk's Club (sponsored by Michael Lyons or Johnson Yee), on Saturday evening, December 6th (2008). Details will be sent to all as they become available. But - - - reserve that date!!!

Chairman Farias related classmate Earl AhMoo's request that we consider a golfing event that wants to have four man teams that represent most of the SLC/SLH graduated class years. There was no vote taken and the matter is open for general classmate involvement.

Chairman Farias asked the classmates present if there was any strong desire to make the August 2008 Golf event happen at a particular golf club. After discussion(s), the matter was tabled and is under advisement (of the Chairman).

The meeting ended with Chairman Farias telling another joke and again putting everyone in a happy mood. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 P. M.

Heavy Pupus were provided (ordered by Joseph Ornellas) for the classmates to enjoy. There was Roast Pork with gravy, Poke, Rice - - Chinese noodles (together with a complimenting Chinese Red Vinegar) provided by Louis Paresa, and Crispy Gau Gee provided by George Corenevsky.

February 28, 2008 - GOLF at NAVY MARINE

Twenty golfers teed it up for a fun day on the course.
When the dust cleared the following was the results of play.

First Place finish team: Cenric Ho, Ray Loo, W. Hanazawa, D. Larn Score of: 65

Second Place: Bob Moranha, Byron Hansen, Stan Osada, Steve Moranha. Score of: 66

Third Place: Jim Burns, Fred Hackbarth, Louis Paresa, Damien Farias. Score of: 67

Fourth Place: Gerrit Young, Ken Chong, Norman Cruz, Herb Fujikawa Score of: 72

February 16, 2008 - Our First “Nice Dinner” took place Saturday Night!

Link to photos by Johnson Yee

Joseph Ornellas planned the evening, and it turned out to be a very classy, comfortable way for the classmates and their “significant others” to get together, enjoy each others' company, and have a wonderful dinner. The private room setting at Sarento's Restaurant, at the Top Of The Ilikai, was very nice indeed.

Many of us talked about the Glass Elevator and how it struggled and moaned and creaked on its' ascent to the top of the Ilikai. Sort of reminded ourselves about our own, brought on by age, moaning and creaking and shaking. Was kinda spooky.

The view was amazing, and although we all watched diligently for the occurrence of the “green flash” (looking out to the northwest towards Kauai), God had already obscured the horizon with a whole bunch of clouds – so, we no coud see da flash. Ah, well!!

As the guests arrived, Joe's lady Stephanie handed out to the other ladies, a personally stylized Valentine's gift which consisted of a plastic notepad holder with heart shaped note pad, a beautiful phrase about friendship(s), a pen, other nice decorations of hearts, all carefully wrapped in a clear cellophane gift bag and tied in a bow with raffia. It was a very nice gift for the ladies, and it was very well received. Mahalos to Stephanie for her thoughtfulness and love in sharing her friendship with us. Also, all us “classmates” provided the ladies with an individual rose bouquet (one red rose & one white rose), tied in a red bow with attached mini craft (fabric) red & white roses.

Attendees included: Joe Ornellas and Stephanie, Damien Farias and Nancy, George Corenevsky & Dori, George Rego and Kathleen, Fred Hackbarth and Fran, Norman Cruz and Marie, Claude Hottendorf and Kyong, Johnson Yee and Elaine, Jim Burns and Emme, Allen Perkins and Betty.

Johnson Yee was doing his regular “thing” in taking pictures of all in attendance, and further , he took pictures of many of the food entree's as they were placed before each guest. For his supportive help during all of our gatherings (taking pictures and providing photo clips for the class web site), Johnson was given a wooden Hawaiian Platter, engraved with a sentiment thanking him for his part in keeping us “together”. The platter was presented by Damien Farias on behalf of the classmates.

For those of you that couldn't make it, we missed you. Joe announced that the next “Nice Dinner” was planned for the opening of Chef Jean-Marie Josselin's (of the 808 Restaurant at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas) new restaurant in Kapahulu. However, the opening of the restaurant appears to now be delayed; so, Joe stated that we would most probably be going to John Dominis' Restaurant in Kakaako. We will all be notified when things “jell up”.

There was considerable laughter during the more

than 3-1/2 hours of the evening, and when we left, we were “full” and pleased about the evening. Some of us proceeded home (way past our bed time), and some others started their “bonus time” and went dancing.

And then, the evening was over.