konferensianchamorroluta

I Mina’dos na

Konferensian Chamorro

“Fa’nu’i yan Umentayi”

(“Show and Enhance”)

Septiembre diha 27, 28, & 29, 2007

Gi Sengsong, Iya Luta

" Dangkulo na si Yu’os Ma’ase’ "

Rota Mayor Joseph S. Inos – Chairman of the “Mina’dos na Konferensian Chamorro” (2^nd Annual Chamorro Conference and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs’ Director and Co-Chair – Lourdes T. Manglona would like to extend a sincere appreciation " Dangkulo na si Yu’os Ma’ase’ "to all 2^nd Conference Steering Committees, all visitors from Guam, Saipan, Tinian, the Northern Island, Rota Community, and especially to our honored guests including Ms. Thelma Hechanova; and Mr. Edward Benavente – representing Governor of Guam, the Hon. Felix Camacho; Mr. Gonzalo Santos representing Governor of the CNMI – Hon. Benigno Fitial; Father Delfin Tumaca; Dr. Graham Hinangaroa Smith - Professor and Vice Chancellor - Cheif Executive Officer of Te Whare Awanuiarangi o Tribal University, New Zeland, Dr. Sandy Chung - Professor of Linguistics - University of California, Santa Cruz; Sinot Ma’estro Manny Flores Borja; Dr. Patricia Taimanglo; Johnny Sablan; Dr. Marilyn Salas; Joe “Mala’et” Garrido; Zita Pangelinan; Ronald Laguana; Sinot Chris & Dr. Rita Inos; Sinora Ma’estra Rufina Mendiola; Ann Marie Arceo; Paz Younis; Dr. Liz Rechebei; John Castro; Herman Tudela; i Gurupon Fanlalai’an; Martin Mendiola-NMC Rota Campus Administrator; Frank Norita; Tita Hocog; Magdalena Mesngon; Estanislao Taisacan; Brandin Atalig Ogo; all Chamorro & History Teachers of Guam & CNMI; Students: University of Guam, Eskuelan Sinipok Hurao of Guam, Saipan – Marianas High School, Tinian High School, PSS-Rota Elementary School, PSS-Rota Junior High School, PSS-Rota Senior High School, Rota JROTC; Rota Nature’s Treasure Island Dancer’s and all Float and Parade participants. Sincere appreciation is also extended to the following: Bank of Guam, Guam Preservation Trust, Joe Quinata, Flora B. Quan, Pacific Human Resource Services, Inc., Guam Education & Telecom. Corp. (KGTF), UOG Endowment Foundation, Micronesian Language Institute-UOG, Guam CAHA, Ctr. of Excellence for Chamorro Lang. & Cultura, GPSS-Estudion Chamorro, Graphic Center, INC., Card & Card Advertising, NMI Council for the Humanities, Commonwealth Counsil for Arts and Culture, Para Hita Ghiisch, Children of Our Homeland Center-Joeten/Kiyu Public Library, Chamorro/Carolinian Lang. Policy Commission, Marianas Visitors Authority, 11^th Rota Municipal Council, DYS-CNMI, 15^th Rota Legislative Delegation, Commonwealth Ports Authority, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Safety, Department of Commerce, DLNR, NMC-Rota Campos, Department of Finance, Rota Health Center, GPPC, Inc., and Rota Chamorro Nation Association.

The first conference was held in Guam, theme “Fanachu” and it extended to Rota on September 27 to 29. The Mina’dos na Konferensian Chamorro theme “Fa’nu’i yan Umentåyi’” (Show and Enhance). The honored guest speakers for this conference impressively presented and addressed important issues pertaining to the Chamorro Language and Culture.

Due to limited air transportation, inclement weather, and economic downturn caused less expectation of participants. The 2^nd Chamorro Conference united our neighboring island people of the Marianas to support and continued our quest aimed to promote, protect and perpetuate the everyday use of Chamorro Language and culture through education, family, community participation, cultural events, and documentation of traditional knowledge and practices. Strands of discussion tackled subjects on leadership, research and development, and new horizons of knowledge. Once again, " Dangkulo na si Yu’os Ma’ase’ "to all.