Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2024 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - English
Biba Añu Nuebu! – CHamoru
Feliz Año Nuevo! – Spanish
Peren En Parakapw! – Pohnpeian
Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layúi Luugh me raagh féé! – Carolinian

Engan ke ya sasu! - Kosraean

Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal! – Marshallese

Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo – Chuukese

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu – Japanese

Ungil Beches Er Rak! – Palauan

Selsalan Ebéach e duw! – Yapese

Maligayang Bagong Taon – Tagalog

Hauoli Makahiki Hou – Hawaiian

Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo! – Korean

Gung Hay Fat Choy – Chinese

Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan! – Vietnamese

Merry Christmas from Around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

ILA RAT Kick Off - Jan. 13, 2024

ILA Read-A-Thon Kick Off - January 13, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

VENUE:  Agana Shopping Center

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time - Jan. 6

 Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🥳🎉📚😀

23rd ILA Community Book Fair - Dec. 9

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

ILA Community Book Fair - December 9, 2023

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

VENUE:  Agana Shopping Center

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Biba Ha'ånen Mannå'i Grasia!

Biba Ha'ånen Mannå'i Grasia!  Happy Thanksgiving!  🦃 🍁 Enjoy this special holiday with your loved ones, and be sure to thank those who have touched your life and made a difference. May God bestow upon you abundant blessings on this day and always.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'! 🦃 🍁

Change of Watch Ceremony - Dec. 5

Diversity and Inclusion Pacific Area Team

It is truly wonderful to have the opportunity to meet with the exceptional and inspiring members of the Diversity and Inclusion Team of the USCG Auxiliary's Pacific Area Division!  Although DVC Steven Hilt will now take over ATL West and Winnie Zhou will serve as the new DVC for Pacific West, we are in good hands.  Best wishes to all!

USCG Auxiliary's Pacific Area Team

AUXLAMS C-School with District 14

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to Branch Chief Julie Carey & Team for offering the AUXLAMS training to USCGAUX members in District 14.  Our Guam Flotilla members enjoyed the meaningful session & look forward to the next one!

AUXLAMS C-School with District 14

Happy Veterans Day!

To all of those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, so that we may have the freedom that we enjoy, we salute you! *HAND SALUTE* God Bless you all!  HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Image source:  Jerry Trimble Helicopters

November 2023 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

Click here to view the November 2023 Guam Council ILA newsletter.

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Christmas Saturday Story Time - Dec. 2

 Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🎄🎅🎁📚😀

Boat America Course - Nov. 18 & 25

Fanhita, Security, Sovereignty, & the Path to Peace Conference

The Fanhita, Security, Sovereignty, and the Path to Peace Conference held October 30 to November 1, 2023 was thought reflective.  The issues discussed undoubtedly impact all of us in our daily lives. The underlying message was that our political disempowerment through our political status has limited our growth, and it's important that we move forward in finding a political status resolution.  Ultimately, it's important that we take vital steps to ensure the well-being, protection, autonomy, and harmonious coexistence of all for generations to come, despite the obvious challenges.

The power of smallest achievements can be profound

In lands where ancient cultures dance and sing,

Where stories are woven, and bells do ring,

Lies a truth, both ageless and profound,

In whispers of winds, and in the ground.

"Even the smallest achievements," they say,

"Pave way to great success," guiding the way.

From mountainous peaks to the vast sea's crest,

It's the little steps that pass the test.

In vibrant markets, under golden sun's caress,

The potter's first pot, the seamstress's first dress,

The farmer's first grain, the painter's first stroke,

All are tiny feats, yet hope they evoke.

The dancer's first step, the singer's first note,

The writer's first line, the sailor's first boat,

Though minuscule they seem in the grand parade,

They're the pillars of dreams, on which futures are laid.

For in every culture, tale, or song,

This universal truth carries along.

Greatness isn't birthed in leaps or in bounds,

But in silent, small steps, 

Because the power of smallest achievements can be profound.

(c) mnrivera

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Thanksgiving Saturday Story Time - Nov. 4 🦃

 Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🦃📚

Fresh Start!

Each day presents a new opportunity to begin again with renewed energy and optimism.  😊

Training Directorate Snapshot

Hafa Adai!  Meet the Awesome Training Directorate Team for the USCG Auxiliary!  It was great to meet with the team once again.  There were changes announced, including training development, uniform policy, budget cuts with less C-Schools, and AUXOP, just to name a few.  Despite the challenges, we will push forward and continue to strive for the best to provide necessary training and get missions done!

Training Directorate - 10/4/23 PST, 10/5/23, Guam Time

Aloha Smiles 🌸

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Aloha smiles during the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii!  Here are a few of them.  Let us continue to move forward and use the knowledge we've gained during our training to carry out our missions to help save lives, one boater at a time!  Aloha & Mahalo!  Si Yu’os Ma’ase’!  Semper Paratus! 🌸😀🚤

Aloha Smiles - Take 1!  Pictured L-R:  District 14 DCAPT-Execution Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and USCG Captain Troy Glendye are all smiles at the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii.

Aloha Smiles - Take 2!  Pictured L-R:  District 14 DCAPT-Execution Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Flotilla Commander 140-01-14 Suzanne Mann are all smiles at the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii.

Aloha Smiles - Take 3!  Pictured L-R:  AFSO-PE 140-02-24 Mye Ganan-Flores and District 14 DCAPT-Execution Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera are all smiles at the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii.

Aloha Smiles - Take 4!  Pictured L-R:  Henry Chua of the American Samoa Flotilla 140-03-28, Guam Flotilla 140-02-24 Commander Robert Vasquez, Saipan Flotilla Commander 140-02-29 Dr. Carmen Fernandez, and District 14 DCAPT-Execution Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, are all smiles at the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii.

Aloha Smiles - Take 5!  Pictured L-R:  District 14 DCAPT-Execution Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, April Esera of the American Samoa Flotilla 140-03-28, Saipan Flotilla Commander 140-02-29 Dr. Carmen Fernandez, and Guam Flotilla 140-02-24 Commander Robert Vasquez, are all smiles at the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii.

Aloha Smiles - Take 6!  Pictured L-R:  Coxswain Richard Marston of the Guam Flotilla 140-02-24/Retired USCG, D14 DCOS Jodie Nelson, Saipan Flotilla Commander 140-02-29 Dr. Carmen Fernandez, Guam Flotilla 140-02-24 Commander Robert Vasquez, ASC/SO-IS Bob Sajnovsky of the Guam Flotilla 140-02-24, USCG LT Wade Thomson, and District 14 DCAPT-Execution Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, are all smiles at the D14 Fall Conference in Hawaii.

National Staff Appointment - Branch Chief: Diversity - Hawaii

It’s truly an honor to be able to serve as the BC-DPH to ensure we make positive things happen for Diversity & Inclusion in District 14.  I hope to create a culture in which everyone feels heard, respected, and able to contribute their ideas and abilities. By embracing diversity, we can access a bounty of creativity and innovation, allowing us to serve the community and accomplish our mission more effectively. 

CARES Certificate

I am pleased to announce I passed the CARES Dementia-Related Behavior exam, along with other members in my class.  The CARES approach aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia by providing caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to deliver person-centered care and maintain meaningful connections with those they care for.

Meet the Diversity & Inclusion Team for the USCG Auxiliary's Pacific Area Division!

Hafa Adai!  Meet the Amazing Diversity & Inclusion Team for the USCG Auxiliary's Pacific Area Division!  It was a pleasure to meet my fellow Officers early this morning!  There's no doubt that Diversity and Inclusion transcends mere acknowledgment of differences. It demands proactive adaptation of practices to create an environment where myriad skills, perspectives, and backgrounds are not just acknowledged but celebrated. It compels us to delve deeper into comprehending the nuances of individual distinctions stemming from a vast spectrum of backgrounds and lifestyles. By doing so, we harness the power of diverse perspectives, catalyzing the enhancement and enrichment of our mission's quality and outcomes.  BIBA, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION!  🎉

Diversity & Inclusion Team for the USCG Auxiliary's Pacific Area Division

Happy 5th Anniversary Guåhan Isan Famagu'on Lions Club!

The Guåhan Isan Famagu’on Lions Club (135033) expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to those who joined us for our 5th Charter Anniversary and Installation of LY 2023-2024 Officers & Board of Directors Celebration held Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Guam Hilton Hotel’s Micronesia Room.  The celebration featured our CUBS and LEOS who were honored to be greeted with acknowledging handshakes by the District Governor, Immediate Past District Governor and Past District Governors.  They were excited to present their a-cappella National Anthems & Blessings that resonated with everyone’s voices, including the “Count on Me” song highlighting autistic Cub Logan.  Cub Gaj’s Inspirational message (future District Governor) was also well received.  It was truly a blessing sharing meaningful time with all of you.  Si Yu’os Ma’åse’!  Mahalo!  Fa'afetai!  Salamat!  Xiè Xiè!  Gracias!  Arigatō!  Kamsahamnida. Thank you!  Enjoy the following snapshots!  🌈🦁 🇬🇺ROAR!