NOCVA – WSC
BY-LAWS
BYLAWS OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
OF CHAMORRO VETERANS IN AMERICA - WASHINGTON STATE CHAPTER, NOCVA-WSC.
Table of Contents
Article I. Name
Article II. Objective
Article
III. Membership,
Eligibility, Termination and Dues
Article IV. Officers:
Their Election and Duties
Article V. Appointed
Officers and Committees
Article VI. Meetings
Article VII. Quorum
Article VIII. Amendments
Article IX. Termination
Article X. Re-Instatement
Article XI. Order
of Business
Article XII. E-Mail List and Website
Article XIII. Dissolution of the Chapter
Article XIV. Policies and Procedures
Mission Statement
As the first advocacy organization for Chamorro
veterans based in the Nation’s capital, National Organization of Chamorro
Veterans in America (NOCVA) seeks to unite and organize veterans of Chamorro
ancestry in the 50 states to leverage their political influence to work on
behalf of the Chamorro people throughout the United States, Guam, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
NOCVA, in its role as an advocate for the Chamorro
veterans, will recognize and honor the service of Chamorro veterans, serve as
their voice at national level veterans’ events and undertake initiatives to
defend, protect and promote their rights.
NOCVA will raise awareness at the national level about
the unique needs and interests of the Chamorro veterans as well as those of the
Chamorro people.
Article I. NAME
The
name of this organization shall be known as National Organization of Chamorro
Veterans in America Washington State Chapter as (NOCVA – WSC)
Article
II. OBJECTIVES
a. Advocacy:
Serve as the voice of Chamorro Veterans at State Level events, advocating on
their behalf to defend their rights, protect their interests, and promote their
achievements.
b. Recognition and Appreciation:
Honor the memory and service of Chamorro Veterans through commemorative events
and initiatives and maintain a website that features information of interest to
Chamorro Veterans.
c. Outreach:
Prepare informational presentations to Chamorro veterans to explain how the
U.S. political process affects them; encourage active participation to leverage
political power in order to influence legislation that affects them and the
Chamorro people.
d. Networking and Coalition Building:
Establish a network of members throughout the 50 states, Guam, and the Northern
Marianas Islands--connected by regional coordinators and linked nationally—to
help share information effectively organize, and build coalitions with similar
groups to build political power.
e. Research and Analysis:
Monitor services delivered by the government agencies and organizations that
serve veterans to ensure that they are meeting the unique needs of Chamorro
veterans; monitor current legislation for its impact on Chamorro veterans and
develop appropriate response.
Article
III. Membership Class, Eligibility, Termination
and Dues
Section
1. Membership Class: The
membership Class of the NOCVA Washington State Chapter shall consist of Charter, General, Associate,
Honorary and Supporting member.
a. Charter Members shall
consist of the Regional Coordinators
b. A
General Member shall be a Chamorro
by birth or legal act.
c. An
Associate Member is a Non-Chamorro
Veteran married to a Chamorro. Member may hold office.
d. An
Honorary Member shall be a spouse of
a deceased Chamorro Veteran.
e. A
Supporting Member shall be anyone
willing to support the mission of NOCVA registered or not with the State of
Washington. This includes a Chamorro veteran that is not registered to vote but
is willing to support the mission of NOCVA. Member may hold office.
Section
2. Membership Eligibility:
a. A
Chamorro veteran from any branch of the Armed Forces that was honorably
discharged
b. The
Chamorro veteran is a voting residence of Washington State
c. The
Chamorro veteran is willing and able to participate and support the Mission of NOCVA
at the National and State level.
d. A
Chamorro veteran that is not registered with the State of Washington to vote
but is willing to support the mission of NOCVA.
Section
3. Member in Good Standing:
a. Abides
by the By-Laws.
b. Pays
annual dues to the chapter.
c. Participate
in chapter activities and events.
d. Maintains
a respectful attitude towards all members and guests during chapter meetings.
e. Attend
Chapter meetings at minimum one of annual scheduled meetings.
Section
4. Membership Termination:
a. A
member may resign or terminate membership at any time, either orally or in
writing to any member of the Board of Directors.
b. A
member who is not actively participating for six months or is 3 months in
arrears with payment of dues without a reasonable or justifiable cause may have
his/her membership terminated.
Section
5 Membership Dues:
a. Initial membership dues will be $25.
b. The
annual dues will be $20 starting on the second year and thereafter.
c. All
dues will be due on January 15th in cash or personal check.
d. Except
for extenuating circumstances, dues are not refundable in the event of
resignation or termination of membership.
e. Honorary
members are not required to pay dues.
Article
IV. Officers: Their Election and Duties
Section
1. Officers: The
officers shall be comprised of the President, Vice President, Recorder,
Treasurer and Sergeant at Arms. Service Officer, Chaplain and Historian is a
volunteer and appointed position by the President. Election of officers shall
take place at the regular November meeting biennially, and such officers shall
assume office at the next regular meeting in January.
Section
2. Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall comprised of the
above named elected officers, as well as three other members who shall be
appointed by the president. These three appointed members shall serve for a
period of one, two and three years; thereafter, one member shall be appointed
each year for a term of three years. The Washington State Coordinators will
also serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Section
3. Term of Officers:
The President, Vice-President, Recorder, Treasurer and Sergeant at Arms shall
hold office for a term of two years (but not more than two consecutive terms),
until their successors are elected and installed. The Board of Directors shall
be appointed from the general membership to fill any vacancy occurring between
elections. Such appointees shall hold office until the next election.
Section
4. Duties of Officers:
President:
a. Shall
be the Chief Executive Officer of the chapter and shall, subject to the control
of the Board of Directors, supervise and control the affairs of the chapter and
the activities of the officers.
b. Shall
preside at all Chapter General Membership meetings.
c. Shall
preside at all Board of Directors meetings.
d. Shall
have the power to create or appoint committee(s) to facilitate the operation of
the chapter.
Vice
President:
a. In
the absence of the President, shall perform all the duties of the President.
b. Shall
serve as the Event Chairperson.
c. Shall
serve as the Chapter Special Tribute Chairperson
d. Shall
serve as the Hospitalization Visitation Chairperson.
Recorder
shall:
a. Maintain
the original copy of the Chapter Bylaws.
b. Maintain
a book of minutes of all meetings, general or special sessions.
c. Maintain
a roster containing the name, telephone numbers and address of each member.
d. Maintain
an attendance roster of chapter members present at each meeting.
e. Maintain
prospective members list.
f.
Submit news articles about the Chapter to
national to be included in the NOCVA News Letter, when requested by the
President.
Treasurer
shall:
a. Have
charge and custody of all funds.
b. Maintain
an accurate account of all financial business transactions.
c. Exhibit
financial statement of the chapter funds during general membership meetings or upon
request from the Board of Directors and special meeting(s) if requested by the
President.
d. Shall
communicate to the Recorder paid and arrear members of their dues after
February 15th.
Sergeant
at Arms shall:
a. Maintain
order and decorum at each event.
b. Maintain
order at each meeting, general or special.
c. Follow
up and encourage timely payment of chapter dues.
d. Be
First Aid-qualified.
Service Officer
Shall:
a.
Be
responsible for bringing to the attention of all veterans and their dependents
the rights and benefits granted them by law.
b.
Must
know how to utilize the expert services available with Veterans Administrations
as well as those other agencies in his community.
c.
Shall
visit dependents as soon as feasible after a veteran’s death.
d.
Shall
attend all monthly/special meetings.
e.
Should
consider being a chair to veterans affairs and rehabilitation and hospital visitation
committee
Chaplain
Shall:
a. Must
be a person capable of moral and intellectual leadership and one who gives
dignity and respect to the chapter.
b. Should
be in close contact with chapter officers
c. Should
attend all meetings
d. Should
visit the sick at hospital or home.
e. Be
of service to bereaved families of chapter members
Historian
Shall:
a. Be responsible for preserving and
compiling the records of the chapter.
b. There should be close and effective
cooperation between the Recorder and the Historian.
c. Make an outline for a One-Year
Chapter Narrative History
d. Submit news articles about the
Chapter to national to be included in the NOCVA News Letter, when requested by
the President.
Membership
Coordinator Shall:
a.
The
Coordinator shall keep an accurate Membership listing with the assistance of
the Treasurer.
b.
Send “Welcome” letters to potential members
with an ‘Invitation to join the Chapter.
c.
The
Coordinator shall attend all Executive Board meetings.
d.
The
Coordinator shall work in close harmony with the President.
e.
The
Coordinator shall request from the membership potential member candidates.
Membership Coordinator:
Position
Description: The
duties of the Chapter Membership Coordinator is to ensure membership is getting
their meeting minutes, ensure that they are being informed of the upcoming
meeting and events and to maintain their status as members by ensuring dues are
being paid in a timely manner.
Specific
Duties: The
Membership Coordinator will maintain and keep the Chapter Membership Roster
current. The Coordinator will make a report to the membership during all
bimonthly general membership meeting and executive board meetings of the
Chapter’s Membership status.
Board
of Directors: The Board of Directors shall assume
leadership in determining policies and activities of the NOCVA Washington State
Chapter and act on matters referred to them by the President or membership.
They will then submit the same to the membership for their approval. The duties
of the Board of Directors shall also include:
a. Assignment
of budget responsibility.
b. Authorization
and requirement to inspect and approve payment of bills and expenses as
submitted.
c. Attendance
in at least two Directors’ meetings per year; one in December for the purpose
of wrapping up the previous year’s accomplishments; and the other in January to
discuss lessons learned from previous year’s activities, as well as to plan
events for the new year. Additional Directors’ meetings will be called as
deemed necessary.
d. Acting
as Nominating Committee.
e. Initiating
impeachment procedures as deemed appropriate.
Article V. Appointed Officers and Committees
Section
1. The President
shall appoint the following, and any others deemed necessary, to properly carry
on the functions of the NOCVA Washington State Chapter:
a. Board
of Directors (as per Article IV, Section 2)
b. Publicity
Chairperson and Committee
c. Bereavement
Event Chairperson and Committee
d. Veterans
Assistance Chairperson and Committee
e. Historian
f.
Chaplain
g. Service
Officer
h. Membership
Coordinator
Article VI.
Meetings
Section
1. The regular
meeting of the NOCVA Washington State Chapter will be held bi-monthly in
February, April, June, August, October, and November biennially.
Section
2. The Special
meeting in November, biennially, shall be for the purpose of electing officers
and committees, and for any other business that may arise.
Section
3. Special meetings
can be called by the President or by the Executive Board, or upon the written
request of one-third of the NOCVA Washington State Chapter membership.
Article VII. Quorum
Section
1. Members present
shall constitute a quorum.
Section
2. The majority vote
of those present shall rule. In the event of a tie, the presiding President
shall cast the deciding vote.
Section
3. In the absence of
the President and Vice-President, the Recorder and/or Treasurer shall call the
meeting to order and immediately call for the election of a ‘President Pro
Tem’.
Article
VIII. Amendments
Section
1. These bylaws may
be amended at any regular meeting, provided that the proposed amendment shall
have been submitted in writing, at the previous regular meeting, or mailed to
the members at least 30 days prior to the meeting.
Section
2. The proposed
amendment need the approval of three-fourth (3/4) vote of those members in
attendance.
Article
IX. Termination:
Section
1. General/Associate/Supporting
member shall be terminated when conduct is found to be detrimental to proper
order of NOCVA principle mission and two-third (2/3) majority vote of regular
members present.
Section
2. Upon written
request of resignation by the General/Associate/Supporting member him/herself.
Section
3. Be convicted by
civil court of felonious charges.
Article
X. Re-Instatement:
Section
1. General/Associate/Supporting
member can request re-instatement only through a sponsorship by a general
member and approved by two-third (2/3) majority vote of regular members in
attendance.
Article
XI. Order of Business:
Section
1. At all membership
meetings of the NOCVA Washington Chapter, the order of business will be in the
following format:
1. Call
to order with a meeting prayer. Then Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll
Call by sign-in roster.
3. Welcome
of Guest(s) by respective member sponsor(s)
4. Introduction
of new members
5. Report
of the President
6. Report
of the Vice President
7. Report
of the Treasurer
8. Report
of the Recorder
9. Report
of the Sergeant at Arms
10. Report
of Historian
11. Report
of Service Officer
12. Report
of Membership Coordinator
13. Report
of the Committees
14. Unfinished
Business
15. New
Business
16. Announcement(s)
17. Adjournment
A. New
business items shall be presented to any Executive Officer no later than one
week in advance of the scheduled meeting for inclusion in the agenda.
B. The
minutes of the last meeting shall be mailed or emailed to all the members
within two weeks after a meeting, in lieu of being read at the subsequent
meeting.
C. If
any member did not receive the minutes via email or regular post office mail,
the minutes will be read during the meeting.
Section
2. At the meeting of
the Board of Directors, the order of business, unless otherwise directed by the
majority vote of those present, shall be as follows:
1. Report
of Officers
2. Report
of Committees
3. Unfinished
Business
4. New
Business
Article XII. E-Mail List and Website:
Section
1. Chapter E-Mail
Distribution List.
All members’ email address are on the Chapter e-mail distribution list.
The Chapter e-mail list shall be used to disseminate Chapter information such
as minutes of Chapter meetings, agenda and notices of meetings and messages
concerning chapter business. The e-mail list shall not be used to send jokes,
chain letters, and political or religious messages.
Section
2. Chapter Website. The
website is maintained by the webmaster. The webmaster shall send any request to
place a link on the Chapter’s website for approval by majority of the Board of
Directors. No links shall be made to a commercial site. Links must conform to
the Purpose of the Chapter’s Bylaws.
Article XIII. Dissolution of the Chapter
Section
1. Dissolution.
The Chapter may be dissolved at any time by written consent of not less than
two-thirds (2/3) of all voting members. The membership of the Chapter shall be
notified of the proposed dissolution by mail or e-mail. In the event of the
dissolution of the Chapter, other than for the purpose of reorganization,
whether voluntary or involuntary, or by operation of law, none of the property
of the Chapter, nor any proceeds thereof, nor any assets of the Chapter shall
be distributed to any of the members of the Chapter; but after payment of debts
of the Chapter, its property and assets shall be given to a charitable
organization selected by two-thirds (2/3) majority of all voting members
present.
Section
2. The
incumbent-President of the Chapter will submit an Application for Articles of
Dissolution to the State of Washington Secretary of State per RCW 24.03.240 if
applicable. This action will dissolve the Chapter from the State Registry of
Nonprofit Organization.
Article IX Definitions
Veteran:
Served
in the any of the branch of the Armed Services and was honorably discharged. If
medically discharged and receives a VA service connected disability stipend,
the time limit is not applicable.
Supporting
Member: Shall be a Chamorro by birth or legal act but is not
registered with the State Washington to vote.
Article X. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
P&P
01. RECURRING REQUIREMENTS:
SECTION
1. National Organization of Chamorro Veterans
in American requirements;
a.
To maintain
good standing with National, annually submit to the Board:
-
a list of elected Officers;
-
a list of Members
-
a request for tax exemption
status under the aegis of the Association or evidence of separately obtained
tax exemption
-
a cash flow statement
-
the above should be
accomplished in the month of January annually.
b. Whenever requested by the National
Board:
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Meeting Minutes
-
Treasurer’s Report
SECTION 2. State of Washington
Secretary of State:
-
Nonprofit Corporation Annual
Report with required Filing Fee.
-
This report will be
accomplished in the month of the Washington State Chapter was registered with
the State of Washington which is November 25, 2013.
SECTION 3. Department of Treasury
-
Submit annually Application
for Recognition of Exemption, Form-1023 to the Department of Treasury, Internal
Revenue Service.
SECTION 4. Navy Federal Credit
Union
-
Requirement to establish
account; Fill out bank account application, Presidents makes out a delegation
letter for person(s) assigned to have access to account, Employer
Identification Number assignment letter and person(s) delegated access to
account must be present during account application initiation.
-
Whenever person(s) are changed
because of term ending the bank account application must updated with a new
delegation letter.
P&P
02. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The installation ceremony
should be a special event for the officers to remember.
Needed: Small Table, no chairs
Tablecloth
Four (5) candles
Master of Ceremonies
Setup: Put the table in an area with space around it.
Place the tablecloth on the table and put one candle at each of the four
corners, one in the center.
MC: “To those of you who
accepted the offices of the NOCVA Washington State Chapter, we ask that you
step forward (New officers step forward.) Now will the rest of the membership
present form a circle surrounding your new officers. (Pause while people
gather.)
MC lights the first
candle and says, “The first candle represents the Sergeant at Arms. In holding this office you will maintain order
and decorum during meetings and other chapter events; you will enforce timely
payment of chapter dues. (Name of
Sergeant at Arms), do you accept this responsibility?” MC hands Sergeant at Arms the first candle. Sergeant at Arms then recites the Oath
of Office established in the By-Laws.
The newly installed Sergeant at Arms remains standing while
holding the lit candle.
MC lights the second
candle and says, “The second candle represents the Treasurer. In holding this office you will handle the monies to
keep the chapter operating smoothly by keeping all the bills paid and the dues
collected. You will need a lot of patience to maintain your dignity during this
year. (Name of Treasurer), do you
accept this responsibility?” MC hands Treasurer
the second candle. Treasurer then recites the Oath of Office established in the
By-Laws.
The newly installed Treasurer remains standing while
holding the lit candle.
MC lights the third
candle and says, “The third candle is that of Recorder. You will handle all correspondence, record and maintain
the minutes of all meetings and serve as custodian of all chapter documents,
including the Constitution and Bylaws. Proper documentation of club proceedings
and the maintenance of all chapter records are essential to the working of a
well-run chapter. (Name of Recorder), do you accept this responsibility?” MC hands Recorder the third candle. Recorder
then recites the Oath of Office established in the Bylaws.
The newly installed Recorder remains standing while holding
the lit candle.
MC lights the fourth
candle and says, “The fourth candle represents the Vice President. Hopefully, you will have an easy year backing up
the President. You will be available to assist whenever needed at all times. (Name of Vice President), do you accept this responsibility?” MC hands Vice President the fourth candle. Vice President then recites the Oath
of Office established in the By-Laws.
The newly installed Vice President remains standing while holding the lit candle.
MC now lights the fifth
candle and says, “The fifth candle represents the President. Your job is far from an easy one. The responsibility of
keeping harmony and enthusiasm in the chapter lies with you. Not enough can be
said about how important this is. Do you accept this responsibility? MC hands
the President the last candle. President then recites the Oath of
Office established in the Bylaws.
The MC continues, “now
that you have accepted these offices, your real journey for the next 2 year has
just started. Like the light that your five candles produce, you can accomplish
miracles; but if any one of you lets your candle go out, the club will suffer.”
Now the MC turns to the
chapter members and says, “It is your responsibility to be available to do
whatever the officers ask of you. It takes every single member to make our
Chapter successful. Do you accept your responsibility?” All reply in unison in
the affirmative. MC says, “Congratulations
to each of you. ”The newly installed officers blow out candles. End of
ceremony
OATH
OF OFFICE
In accepting the
Office of _____________ I __________________, do solemnly swear to uphold the
Constitution and Bylaws of The NOCVA Washington State Chapter.
I promise to execute,
with unquestionable dignity and integrity the duties of this office to which I
have been duly elected.
I do hereby state my
vow to abide by the Robert’s Rules of Order and to promote close unity,
friendship, peace and harmony among my fellow officers, members, supporters and
friends as well as to perform all duties to the best of my ability, so help me
P&P
03. OUR MEETING PRAYER IN
CHAMORRO & ENGLISH:
Tinayuyut Miting
Meeting Prayer
Saina, antes in tutuhon este na miting, man
tachu ham gi me’nan-mu. Giya hagu na’senbula na’gatbon ma’na’na, yon na tahdong
I karinu-mu nu hami.
Lord, before we go into this meeting, we still
ourselves before you. For you are filled with beauty and light, and care deeply
about us.
Ayuda ham mu-ekungok,
antes di ma’kuentusi
Help us to listen,
before speaking.
Ayuda ham mu-kumple
yan komprende I taotao, antes diun fa’tinas I kao’san mami
Help us to fully
understand these people, before making our case.
Ayuda ham mu’na bali
yan agradesi I grupu ni para ben fan ali’e, antes di un hasso I interes yan I
pinadesin mami.
Help us to value and
appreciate the ones we are about to meet, before thinking of our own concerns
and anxieties.
Na’fanila I kandet-mu
gi ya hami
May your light enfold us.
May your light enfold us.
Giha ham ni
espiritu-mu
May your spirit guide us.
May your spirit guide us.
Yon na’I ham ni abundante
yan grasia-mu para hami
May your grace abound in us.
May your grace abound in us.
Este ha’ tinayuyut
mami. Amen
This is our prayer. Amen
This is our prayer. Amen
President’s Choice: Heavenly Father, we come to you
today asking for your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting.
Help us to engage in meaningful discussion; allow us to grow closer as a group
and nurture the bonds of community. Fill us with your grace, Lord God, as we
make decisions that might affect the members, officers and the NOCVA
Organization and continue to remind us that all that we do here today, all that
we accomplish, is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of You, and
for the service of our Che’lu Chamorro Veterans and associates. We ask these
things in your name, AMEN.
Purpose:
Extending The Chapter’s Assistance Program,
Condolences and Get Well Wishes to our fellow Chamorro Veteran, relative and
friends.
When:
Whenever
a chapter member is notified of a fellow Chamorro Veteran, relative and friend
that has passed away or hospitalized.
When a member or
Community Focal gets information of a passing away or hospitalized
Fellow Chamorro Veteran,
relative and friend, please use the ‘Personal Inquiry’ sheet to gather all the
information before communicating it out.
How: By extending our NOCVA Bereavement
Program to the family.
By attending the Rosary
or Mass Services and extending your personal condolences and also on behalf of
The NOCVA Washington Chapter.
By just sending a
Sympathy Card on behalf of The NOCVA Washington Chapter.
A volunteer NOCVA member
to visit hospitalized person, extending the NOCVA Washington Chapter Get Well
Wishes.
The Community Liaison
shall be a Volunteer NOCVA Member assigned by name.
The Community Liaison
shall delegate his duty to another NOCVA member if he/she is going to be out of
State.
The Community Liaison
shall make his/her absence known to NOCVA Chapter Chairperson for Bereavement /
Hospitality.
Bereavement/Hospitality Chapter Liaison are encouraged
to give an after action report, preferred method, is in writing or may do so
verbally during the next chapter meeting.
If reimbursements is to be requested, please have a
receipt available for the expenditure you have incurred. This should be settled
at the next general membership meeting or by contacting the
Bereavement/Hospitality Liaison before the meeting.
Personal
Inquiry:
________________________ _________________ _____________ _____________________
First Name Middle Name Last Name (Maiden Name)
_______________________Family nick name (Chada)
Rosary: POC:
_____________________________________________
Date / Time:
__________________________________________
Address:
_________________________________________
_________________________________________
Tel
# ________________________________________
Church: Date/Time for
funeral Mass: _________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
_______________________________________
Funeral
Home: Viewing Date
/ Time: _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________
Tel#:
_____________________________________
Hospital
Data: Address:
_______________________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Tel#:
________________________________________
Room#: ________________________________________
Name of Member Taking Inquiry:
_________________________________________
Community Focal Contacted:
_____________________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
P&P
05. NOCVA Event Introduction and
Closing Statement:
Hafa Adai! And Good
Evening everyone. We are the Washington
State Chapter for the National Organization of Chamorro Veterans in America –
NOCVA for short with Headquarters in our Nation Capitol. We are privileged and honored to dedicate
this Special Tribute to a Chamorro Veteran, who was called to his/her Eternal
Rest by our Heavenly Father.
In a moment, we will
begin this Special Tribute* entitled: “Che’lu, We Remember You”. (Call all Veterans to please stand, when all
are standing) Presenters will begin the Prayer Poetry starting with the English
version followed by the Chamorro version, alternately. (After the completion of
the Tribute, give the Command) “Veterans Attention” (then give the Command) “In
Slow Cadence, Present Arms” (Hold Salute for a count of ten (10) then give the
Command) “In Slow Cadence, Order Arms” (after the salute, give the command) “At
Ease”, please sit.
This concludes NOCVA’s
Special Tribute to our Brother (Sister) in Uniform, a Chamorro Veteran, who had
served his/her Country Faithfully, Honorably with Distinction in Protecting Our
Nation’s Way of Life of Freedom with Liberty and Justice for all people. We want to thank everyone here for your
patience and understanding and especially to the family for giving us the
opportunity to dedicate this “Special Tribute” in Honor of: (enter the rank,
full name, branch, status and the name of the village in the island). Adios, Todos Hamyu Yan “Dangkulo Na Si
YU’US MA’ASE”.
P&P 06. We Remember You* / Them* Presentation:
We
Remember You…………..Gi Memorias mu
En HaHasso Hao
In
the rising of the sun and as it sets…
Gi kinahulo’ i atdao yan i tumunok ña
We
remember you,
En HaHasso Hao
In
the blowing of the island breezes, and in the sparkling ocean waters…
Gi guinaifen i fresko manglo’ gi isla’ ta yan gi mina’lak i hanom
tasi
We
remember you,
En HaHasso Hao
In
the blueness of the sky, and in the warm sands of the beach..
Gi inasut i langhet yan i minaipen i inai gi kanton tasi
We
remember you,
En HaHasso Hao
In
the beginning of the year and, when it ends…
Gi tinituhon i sakkan yan esta i finakpo’-ña
We
remember you
En HaHasso Hao
When
we are lost and sick at heart…
Gi malangu’ta yan gi piniten i kurason’ta
We
remember you,
En HaHasso Hao
So
long as we live, You too shall live, For you are now a part of us…
Mi’entras man lala’la ham, hagu lokkue’, Lala’la sa’patte hao gi ya
hami
We
Remember You
BROTHER (SISTER), we
remember you always. Without the sacrifice you gave and your service in the
military, we will not be Bless with your Grace from GOD, Our Heavenly Father.
Brothers and Sisters our memories lingers until we are united once again
En HaHasso Hao
Chelu’ en
hasso hao todu I tempo. Kumo ti i sakrifisiu’mu yan i setbisiu’mu gi militat,
ti un na i ham ni grasian Yu’us Tata. Memorias Chelu’ esta ki man dana’ it
talo.
Based
on “We Remember Them” by Rabbi R.B. Gittelsohn, adapted from a prayer by Rabbis
S. Kamens and J. Riemer. NOCVA national coordinators further adapted the prayer
to reflect the island heritage of fallen Chamorro soldiers for memorial prayer
used in the first Chamorro Veterans Commemoration Ceremony held in Washington
D.C. on 24 March 2012. Chamorro translation made in collaboration with the
Regional Coordinators of the Washington State Chapter.
We Remember Them
Ta Hasso Siha
In the rising of the sun and as it sets…
In the rising of the sun and as it sets…
Gi kinahulo’ i atdåo
yan I tumunok na
We Remember Them,
Ta hasso Siha,
In the blowing of the island breezes, and in the sparkling ocean waters…
In the blowing of the island breezes, and in the sparkling ocean waters…
Gi guinaifen I freskon
manglo’ gi isla ‘ta yan i mina’lak i hanom tasi
We Remember Them,
Ta hasso Siha
In the blueness of the sky, and in the warm sands of the beach.
In the blueness of the sky, and in the warm sands of the beach.
Gi I inasut i langhet
yan i minaipen i unai gi kanton tasi
We Remember Them,
Ta hasso Siha
In the beginning of the year and, when it ends…
In the beginning of the year and, when it ends…
Gi tinituhon I sakkan
yan esta i finakpo’-ña
We Remember Them
Ta hasso Siha
When we are lost and sick at heart…
When we are lost and sick at heart…
Gi malingu-ta yan gi
piniten I kurason-ta
We Remember Them,
Ta hasso Siha
Ta hasso Siha
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us…
Mi’entras man
låla’la’ ham, hamyo lokkue’, man lala, sa’ påtte håmyu gi ya hami
We Remember Them.
Ta hasso Siha
We Remember Them.
Ta hasso Siha
BROTHER (SISTER), we
remember you always. Without the sacrifice you gave and your service in the
military, we will not be Bless with your Grace from GOD, Our Heavenly Father.
Brother (Sister) our memories lingers, until we are united once again.
Chelu’ en
hasso hao todu i tempo, kumo ti i sakrifisiu’mu yan i setbisiu’mu gi militat,
ti un na i ham ni grasian Yu’us Tata. Memorias Chelu’ esta ki man dana’ it talo.
Should you be in need
for further service or have question(s) that you need assistance with, please
do not hesitate to call on one of us.
Atanacio (Ace) Untalan 253-961-7325
Presented by:
___________________________ Date:
_________________
(Attach ‘We Remember You
‘ poetry with this letter)
P&P
07. Process for Coordinating
NOCVA Presentation at a Chamorro Event:
A. When
invited or hear of a Chamorro Event;
1.
Record the name of the event
2.
Research for a Point of Contact (POC),
obtaining an address, home/cell phone & email
3.
Make contact with POC and have the Where
and When of the event
B. Communicate
to the POC our NOCVA Mission
1.
Explain to POC or group the NOCVA Mission
& Vision
2.
Ask if we could be a part of their program
or given an opportunity for at least a 10 minute presentation
3.
When approved have the event added to our
NOCVA Calendar of Events.
C. After
NOCVA Presentation; Thank the POC, group, organization membership for us the
opportunity and time in introducing NOCVA to the Chamorro Community. Ask
interested individuals to come see us at our table for more information on the
subject.
D. After
Action of the Event
1. Coordinators
that attended the event will have a critique of our presentation, and present
it at the next NOCVA meeting right after the event.
2. Collect
all personal data from interested individuals and hand over to the Recorder to update
the Roster.
3. A
letter written to the group or organization “Thanking Them” again for making
NOCVA a part of their event and signed by all the attending Coordinators.
P & P 08. Our Chapter will reside the Pledges of our flags; the U.S.A. will
be resided in every membership meeting, Guam and Common Wealth of the Northern
Marianas may be resided after the U.S.A.
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PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
"I
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC
FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND
JUSTICE FOR ALL."
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Inifresi (Offering - Chamoru pledge)
Ginen i mås takhilo’ gi hinasso-ku
I mås takhalom gi kurason-hu,
Yan i mas figo’ na nina’siña-hu,
Hu ufresen maisa yu’
Para bai prutehi yan hu difende
I HINENGGE,
I KOTTURA,
I LENGGUÅHI,
I AIRE,
I HANOM yan I TANO’ CHAMORU
Ni’ irensiå-ku direchu ginen as Yu’os Tåta,
Este hu afitma gi hilo’ I Bipblia yan I Banderå-hu,
-I Banderan Guåhan.
...In English...
From the inner-most recesses of my mind,
From deep within my heart,
And with all my might,
This I offer.
To protect and defend
The Beliefs
The Culture
The Language
The Air
The Water and The Land of the CHamoru.
My heritage come directly from God,
This I affirm on the Bible and my Flag
- The Flag of Guahan.
I mås takhalom gi kurason-hu,
Yan i mas figo’ na nina’siña-hu,
Hu ufresen maisa yu’
Para bai prutehi yan hu difende
I HINENGGE,
I KOTTURA,
I LENGGUÅHI,
I AIRE,
I HANOM yan I TANO’ CHAMORU
Ni’ irensiå-ku direchu ginen as Yu’os Tåta,
Este hu afitma gi hilo’ I Bipblia yan I Banderå-hu,
-I Banderan Guåhan.
...In English...
From the inner-most recesses of my mind,
From deep within my heart,
And with all my might,
This I offer.
To protect and defend
The Beliefs
The Culture
The Language
The Air
The Water and The Land of the CHamoru.
My heritage come directly from God,
This I affirm on the Bible and my Flag
- The Flag of Guahan.
Mailing address:
___________________________________________________
Home phone: ______________________________________________________
Cell phone:
________________________________________________________
Email address:
_____________________________________________________
If you do not have
an email address, please list email address of relative
(for example, son
or daughter) or friend who can receive electronic info for you.
Originally from:
____________________________________________________
Family nickname:
___________________________________________________
Military Experience
Branch of Service:
______________________________________________
Dates of Service:
_______________________________________________
Would you like to
submit a military photo and brief bio of yourself to be posted on the
Members Forum
section of the NOCVA website? Check one: Yes _____ No ______
Please submit this
completed form (and photo and bio if you choose) to the following:
As
paper copies to: NOCVA
11704 Cygnet
Drive
Waldorf, MD
20601
Note: NOCVA will
not release your personal information to anyone or any group without your
knowledge or permission. Information about you, through your membership in
NOCVA will be limited only to what you submit for publication on our website
(such as your bio and photo) or through your participation in a NOCVA sponsored
public event (such as a commemoration ceremony). Information submitted on this
form will be kept confidential and used for statistical purposes only (for
example, number of members living in North Carolina, Texas, California, etc),
to contact you about NOCVA events, or to send you information of interest as a
NOCVA member.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address:
_______________________________________________________________________
Home phone:
__________________________________________________________________________
Cell phone:
____________________________________________________________________________
Email address:
_________________________________________________________________________
If you do not have
an email address, please list email address of relative/friend
(Example: son or
daughter or a friend who can receive electronic info for you.)
Originally from:
________________________________________________________________________
Family nickname:
______________________________________________________________________
Military
Experience
Branch of Service:
______________________________________________________________________
Dates of Service:
________________________________________________________________________
The initial membership
dues for the first year is $25.00 and then it will be $20.00 annually
thereafter. Thank you, “Si Yu us Ma a se” for supporting your Washington State
Chapter of NOCVA, ‘Chamorro Veterans Helping Chamorro Veterans’
As paper copies
to: NOCVA Washington State Chapter
c/o Roberto T. Maanao
3036 Marquette Dr SE
Olympia, WA 98503
Note: NOCVA
Washington State Chapter will not release your personal information to anyone
or any group without your knowledge or permission. Information about you,
through your membership in NOCVA Washington State Chapter will be limited only
to what you submit for publication on our website (such as your bio and photo)
or through your participation in a NOCVA sponsored public event (such as a
commemoration ceremony). Information submitted on this form will be kept
confidential and used for statistical purposes only (for example, number of
members living in Washington, Texas, California, etc), to contact you about
NOCVA events, or to send you information of interest as a NOCVA member.
