Guam Society of America, Inc.

Santa Marian Kamalen Nightly Novenas
2025-11-30 - 2025-12-07 | Various Locations, United States
Guam Society of America, Inc.
Santa Marian Kamalen Nightly Novenas
This is an annual program with the Guam Society of America, Inc. Nightly novenas are held in various Guam Society members or friends of the Society homes. As an extension of our culture, history and traditions on Guam – these novenas allow for gatherings in recognition of Santa Marian Kamalen and culminates in the final novena and mass said at the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. A replica of our island patroness is enshrined in the Basilica representing our island and our people in the Nation’s Capital.
Traditionally, Guam Society members or friends of the Society hosting these novenas will have a potluck gathering after the novenas and all are welcomed to attend. Rotation of the novenas allow our members, their families and friends the flexibility to attend novenas that are close to where they live or to join in the pilgrimage in each home, further demonstrating our island culture and our ability to gather as a people in celebration of Santa Marian Kamalen. If you plan to attend the novenas in person, please contact the host so they will know how many people will be attending.
The schedule for the novenas and the final mass is provided below. Please contact Chairperson Rosanne Mantanona at santamariankamalen@guamsocietyinc.org / (571) 329-0110 if you are interested or have any questions.

Sunday, November 30, 2025 @ 3:00 p.m.
Residence of Char and Mel Harris and Annie Rosario 226 Marina View Court, Baltimore, MD 21221 (443.616.8743)

Monday, December 1, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.
Hosted by Mark Quinata, Edwin and Agnes Naputi 911 Aspenpark Court, Lorton, VA 22079 (808.227.2269)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ 11:30 a.m.
Hosted by Ed & Dee Yanger and Annie & Larry Quichocho Residence of Ed & Dee Yanger 4902 Chipper Lane, Fairfax, VA 22302 (571.251.1487)

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
Residence of Charlie and Cathy Gulac 5347 Cristfield Court, Fairfax, VA 22032 (Home 703.323.6694) / (Charlie’s Cell: 571.512.0770; Cathy’s Cell 703.475.6245)

Thursday, December 4, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.

Residence of Wayne and Debbie Lizama 10681 Waterfalls Lane, Vienna, VA 22032 (703.407.2426)

Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
Residence of Frank & Rosanne Mantanona 3924 Red Bird Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193, (571.329.0110)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
Residence of Roque & Marge Acfalle 5881 Nutbush Place, Fayetteville, NC 28314 (910.551.8403)

Sunday, December 7, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
Residence of Sy & Lola Sanchez
12172 Derriford Court, Woodbridge, VA 22191, (571.439.4060)

Please contact the Committee Chairperson, Rosanne Mantanona at santamariankamalen@guamsocietyinc.org / (571) 329-0110 if you have any questions.

4th Quarter General Membership Meeting
2025-11-22 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 7911 Station Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, 7911 Station Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
Hafa Adai Guam Society Members, Family and Friends,
Our 4th Quarter, 2025 General Membership Meeting (last one for the year) is this weekend – Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 12pm-2:00pm.
Meeting will be held in person and via Zoom – see information below.
In person location: Residence of Danny and Teri Smith, 7911 Station Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Note: This will include a potluck gathering as in past in person meetings – we will eat at 11 am and begin the meeting at noon. As always, we will need a quorum for the general membership – if you are unable to attend, please join via the Zoom link below. Please contact Teri Smith at 301.627.7940 or 301.675.8518 if you have any questions for potluck items. The Society will be providing paper products, utensils, and water/beverages for the gathering.
For those joining remotely via Zoom:
We ask that if you experience connection issues with the zoom link, please turn off your video to improve the connection and minimize any delays.
Please note that for our general membership meetings we must have a quorum to convene the meeting, so please dial.
Agenda for the Meeting:

2025 3rd Quarter General Membership Meeting Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
2025 Calendar of Events (remaining events for the year)
Committee Chair(s) Updates:

Golf (Close Out)
Membership
Hospitality
Chamorro Night (Close Out)
Cherry Blossom (2026 Cherry Blossom Princess/Jr Princess Selection)
Santa Marian Kamalen
Holiday/Christmas Party
Scholarship (2026 Scholarship Approval)

New Business:

2026 Calendar of Events
2027 GSA 75th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee

4th Quarter, Executive Board Meeting
2025-11-01 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | TBD/Online, United States

2025 Chamorro Night
2025-10-11 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
The annual Guam Society of America, Inc. Chamorro Night Event will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road (Bldg 1200), Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 5pm-10pm.
PLEASE ENSURE TO REGISTER FOR BASE ACCESS FOR THE EVENT, NOT LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SUBMIT FOR ACCESS:
Fort Belvoir Access for 2025 Chamorro Night Event
All attendees without a DoD Military ID Card or Common Access Card (CAC) must submit their information on the link above for access. In previous years, this has been a challenge for the Guam Society and the committee, so please submit your access information before the deadline above. Even if you’re not sure that you’ll be attending, we highly recommend you get on the access list to preclude any issues with entering the Fort Belvoir installation the evening of the event. No escorts will be available at the Lieber or Tulley Gates.
EVENT INFORMATION:
DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2025
TIME: 5PM-10PM
LOCATION: Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060
Purchase your tickets and/or make donations to support the event at this link:
2025 Chamorro Night Tickets/Donations
TICKETING:
Members:

Guam Society Members (Ages 13-65): $25.00
Guam Society Members (Ages 66 and above): $12.50
Guam Society Members (Ages 6-12): $10.00
Guam Society Members (Ages 5 and under): Free

Non-Members:

Ages 13-65: $35.00
Ages 66 and above: $12.50
Ages 6-12: $10.00
Ages 5 and under: Free

*Vendor Registration Fee: $50.00
*Please email the committee at Chamorro Night Committee or (202) 525-9021 or (703) 705-2643 for vendor information.
What to look forward to at the event:

The evening will be catered with Chamorro cuisine – the event is intended to have all attendees come out for a great gathering, enjoy the evening and entertainment and not have to worry about bringing a potluck dish as we’ve done in the past.
The announcement of the 2026 Cherry Blossom Princess and Junior Princes will also be made with performances and entertainment along with music and dancing.
The event is also a BYOB night – the venue allows for beer (no hard alcohol beverages, please). Beverages (water, soda, and beer (until it runs out) are included with the meal.
There will be a 50/50 raffle and three door prizes for the event. Look for updated emails on raffle and door prize ticket information on the Chamorro Night event page on the Guam Society website.
Tickets are limited for this event, so please purchase your tickets early before it sells out. We anticipate turning off ticket sale before the end of September.
The event is open to all in the Washington DC Metro area and any family and friends who may visiting from out of the area. We are in the second half of this calendar year and ask for your support of the Guam Society – please note the discounted ticket rate for members vs non-members. Joining our organization is a simple visit to our website at Membership – Guam Society of America, Inc.

If you would like to help out with the event/be a part of the committee, please contact Co-Chairperson Vanessa Camacho via email at chamorronight@guamsocietyinc.org or by phone at (703) 705-2643.

3rd Quarter, General Membership Meeting
2025-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD/Online, United States
TBD/O

Roberto LG Lizama Memorial Golf Classic Tournament
2025-08-29 07:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Courses at Joint Base Andrews, 4442 West Perimeter Road, Joint Base Andrews, MD, 20762, United States
Annual Guam Society Roberto LG Lizama Memorial Classic Charity Golf Tournament
Location: The Courses at Joint Air Force Base Andrews
4442 West Perimeter Road, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
Don’t wait! You can register for base access for the Tournament now by going to this link: https://thecoursesatandrews.com/events/lizama-memorial-tournament-3/
Tournament registration fees, raffle tickets, mulligans, and fiesta tickets are all available – please register soonest at:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/guamsocietyofamerica/event/2025robertolglizamamemorialclassiccharitygolftournament/.
Golf Registration Fee includes the fiesta!
For those registering by May 31, 2025, an early registration gift will be in your ditty bag the morning of check in.
Reminder to ensure your membership is current when selecting the membership rate for the tournament.
*Registration includes green fee, cart, beverages, and Guam Island-style fiesta at the Freedom Park Recreation Grounds
If you are interested in being on the Golf Committee, please contact Chairperson Wayne Lizama at golf@guamsocietyinc.org.
History of the Tournament

“The Guam Society was established to encourage camaraderie among those who hold Guam and its culture dear to their hearts…. and to demonstrate patriotism for their Island and the USA.”
Established in 1952, the Guam Territorial Society later became the Guam Society of America, Inc. Initially, it was focused on representing Guam in the annual Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival as part of the National Conference of State Societies, but it became more broadly based as the military brought a core group of Chamorro families together during the early 1960’s.
In a similar way that the other societies in the NCSS allowed members from the various states who were in the Washington, D.C. metro area, to get together and celebrate their respective states; the Guam Society provided people from Guam in the area who were away from the island they so loved and missed, the opportunity to celebrate their island home and culture and establish a warm and familiar extension of island life and culture here in the Nation’s Capital.
Leave it to the likes of servicemen, civil servants and their families including the Bamba, Benavente, Calvo, Cruz, Flores, Griffith, Lizama, Lupola, Perez, Reyes, Salas, Sanchez, Santos, Schroeder, Sgambelluri, Shellenberger, Shimizu, Siguenza, Taitano, Torres, and Uson families, and over several decades, numerous others (including the Salas, Yanger, Quichocho, Pablo, Dumanal, Sanchez, Duenas, Blas, Camit, and Mantanona) who moved to the Washington Metro area and carried on the tradition of those before them, bringing the Guam Society to its current evolution.
Entrenched in the Washington, D.C. metro area, these families took a small Territorial Society to what the Guam Society has now become – a thriving magnet for all who have a connection to Guam as well as a home-away-from-home to many homesick active-duty personnel.
ROBERTO L.G. LIZAMA
His deep love of Chamorro Life and entertaining friends led Roberto (Bob) L.G. Lizama to become a key organizer within the Guam Society. Leading his growing “gangs” of Guamanians/Chamorros, he helped to organize a calendar of events to bring the community together throughout the year.
Annually, they hosted the Memorial Day Picnic, Liberation Day picnic, Labor Day picnic, Chamorro Night, Christmas Party, and many other events.
As time went on, Bob and his wife Bea realized that the Guam Society of America (GSA) could not only provide social events but could also give back to Guam and maybe even raise money for important projects and missions. Perhaps even school scholarships for those in need of financial support!
After some discussion, it was noted that many Chamorros/Guamanians enjoyed the sport of golf and so the idea of a golf tournament was created. Thanks to the women of the Guam Society, an amazing Guam themed “fiesta” was added to the venue for golfers and non-golfers!
In 1999, the Society launched the first annual golf tournament! With the help of society members, 60 excited local participants were privileged to golf at the Andrews Air Force Base golf course.
The tournament was a roaring success, and the word got out. Chamorros/Guamanians from all over the country wanted to participate in the next one.
From 60 participants in 1999, the tournament grew to a full field of participants in the subsequent years!
In 2000 Roberto “Bob” Lizama passed away. Many in the community were heartbroken, having lost such a selfless, proud and engaging fellow Chamorro.
So positive was the impact of Bob’s efforts within the Guam Society, that in his honor, the tournament was named “The Roberto L.G. Lizama Memorial Golf Classic” in 2001. Without forgetting that this was not only one of the most important fundraisers for the Society, but a possible fundraiser for the organization, a scholarship fund was created and in her honor as the “woman behind the man”, the “Brigida G. Lizama Scholarship Fund” was created. From its inception to today, the Society has provided over $85,000 in scholarships as well as being the major event that supports the financial well-being of the GSA.

BRIGIDA G. LIZAMA
Today the Tournament has become a far-reaching and popular event for those with ties to Guam as well as friends of the island. Thanks to the energy, the pride and teamwork of today’s Guam Society members, the Roberto L.G. Lizama Memorial Golf Classic continues to thrive!
The tournament is held every Friday before the Labor Day holiday. It is a fundraising tournament that allows for a day of fun for all golfers from beginners to seasoned regular golfers. It is a Captains / Best Ball tournament with competition holes and most importantly, an island fiesta themed meal at the end of the tournament. The latter is the main draw for returning golfers each year.

3rd Quarter, Executive Board Meeting - Virtual/Zoom Meeting
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | TBD/Online, United States
3rd Quarter, Executive Board Meeting:
Agenda Items:
Review Liberation Picnic Close Out Report;
Review 2025 Golf Committee Update for Tournament on Aug 29th
3rd Quarter General Membership Meeting – Sat, Sep 13th at Twin Oaks Farm Clubhouse, 2798 White Birch Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Chamorro Night Update
Upcoming Fall Events:
Chamorro Night – October 11, 2025, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
4th Quarter, Executive Board Meeting – Nov 1, 2025, 12pm-2:30PM – Location: TBD
4th Quarter, General Membership Meeting – Nov 22, 2025, Location: TBD
Santa Marian Kamalen Novenas and Mass (30 Nov – Dec 8, 2025)
Christmas/Holiday Party – Sat, December 13, 2025, 5pm-10pm, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, VA

Guam Society Annual Liberation Day Picnic/Fiesta
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Hunt Park, George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA, 22308, United States
It’s here! In just a few hours the Guam Society will be celebrating the 81st Liberation of Guam at our Liberation Picnic – the response has been overwhelming as we are looking forward to a great celebration and gathering.
Reminder that the picnic will be held at:
Fort Hunt Park (Area A), 8999 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
Parking: We have the parking for both Areas A and B for the picnic. Please look for the signs and we ask that you DO NOT park on the grass at the park. Park Rangers will be roaming the area and will give us warnings, but vehicles will eventually be towed at the owner’s expense. Please help us to ensure we don’t have any issues regarding parking. This is a great venue/location, and we look to come back here in future years to come.
There are still sign-ups available for potluck food items, set up, decor, and clean up volunteers can be made at: 2025 Liberation Picnic Fiesta Sign Up We would definitely appreciate your help with set up and most especially the clean up – even if its just helping to pick or load items as we wind down the picnic.

In addition to potluck food items, we ask that you bring a donation of a case of water (any size) and/or a 12 or 24 pack of soda (canned).
If you are bringing meat items for the BBQ, please drop off at the site not later than 10:30AM – the Grill/BBQ Crew will be there to receive them. We ask that these items be defrosted and/or marinated.
We will not have any frying or stove cooking options available for this year’s event.
The grill will shut down at 2pm.

If you have family and friends who are visiting from outside the Washington Metro area and/or would prefer to support the event with a monetary donation, the Society appreciates any contributions to make this another successful event. Donations can be made at: 2025 Guam Society Liberation Picnic Donation
We’ll have music (provided by DJ 911 – Frank Topasna), dancing, games for the kids, and more. The 2025 Guam Society Scholarship Award recipients will also be announced.
We ask that you reply to the event chairperson on the fiesta sign up link above with confirmation of your attendance and number of people in your group – this is simply to ensure we prepare enough food for the event. The event is open to all in the Washington DC Metro area and any family and friends who may visiting from out of the area. You do not have to be member to attend the picnic; but we are always happy to welcome new members into the Guam Society – please consider joining our organization on our website at Membership – Guam Society of America, Inc.
We will be making announcements for the upcoming events including the annual Golf Tournament – someone will be on site to provide information about this event and register interested golfers – contact the Golf Committee Chair at golf@guamsocietyinc.org.
If you would like to help out with the event/be a part of the committee, please contact Co-Chairperson Vanessa Camacho via email at liberationpicnic@guamsocietyinc.org or by phone at (703) 705-2643.
Again, there is ample parking at the venue, please do not park vehicles on the grass at the fiesta location. Pets are allowed as long as they are leashed and controlled by their owners.
Senseramente,
Vanessa Camacho and Darrell Fejarang
Liberation Picnic Co-Chairpersons
liberationpicnic@guamsocietyinc.org

Guam Congressional Office Wreath Laying Ceremony in Honor of Guam's Liberation During World War II
2025-07-09 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, 22211, United States
In partnership with the Guam Congressional Office here in Washington, D.C. and with the Honorable James C. Moylan, the Guam Congressional Delegate, we are honored to share the following information provided by the Congressional Office for this year’s annual Wreath Laying Ceremony.
The Congressional Office returns the Wreath Laying Ceremony to Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam.
Details for the event are as follows:
DATE: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
TIME: Arrival Time: 8:30AM / Ceremony: 9:15AM
LOCATION: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery,
Arlington, Virginia
ATTIRE: Business Casual
If you are planning to attend this ceremony, escorts coordinated by the Guam Congressional Office will be at the entrance, but you will need to provide the following vehicle information for vehicle access for the event by 9:00 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025: Make, Model, Year and License Plate. Please send this information directly to Arvin Salonga at Arvin.Salonga@mail.house.gov.
If the information is not provided and not on the access list, you may not be able to enter/drive to the location – please send this information as soon as possible but by the deadline shown above.

2nd Quarter, General Membership Meeting
2025-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Residence of Char and Mel Harris, 226 Marina View Court, Baltimore, MD, 21221, United States

2nd Quarter, Executive Board Meeting
2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD/Online, United States

Cherry Blossom Lantern Lighting Ceremony
2025-04-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Tidal Basin – Japanese Lantern Park, United States
Come out to support the 2025 Guam Society Cherry Blossom Princess and Junior Princess as they represent the Society and Guam during the annual National Conference of State Societies’ Japanese Lantern Lighting Ceremony in our Nation’s Capital.
Location: Japanese Lantern Park, Tidal Basin, Washington, DC.

2025 Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball
2025-03-29 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax, 22030, United States
The Guam Society Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball for our 2025 Cherry Blossom Princess and Junior Princess will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

The 2025 Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball promises to be a delightful evening filled with dinner and dancing, all while supporting the Princesses Melani and Aria.
Not a current member? Join online and take advantage of the member ticket price for the event.
Make sure to secure your tickets by Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

The Society would like to congratulate the 2025 Cherry Blossom Princess Melani Nauta Borja and Junior Cherry Blossom Princess Aria Weilbacher on their selection to represent the Guam Society in the coming new year.

Please contact the Society at cherryblossom@guamsocietyinc.org if you have any questions.

2025 Roberto LG Lizama Golf Committee Meeting (1st Meeting) - Zoom Conference Call
2025-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VA
The first Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 via Zoom. If you are interested in attending or joining the committee, please send an email to golf@guamsocietyinc.org or contact Wayne Lizama, Committee Chair at (703) 407-2426 for the Zoom Conference Info.
This first meeting will lay out the overall plan and schedule of recurring meetings for this year’s tournament. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the tournament and the fiesta. This is the main annual fundraiser for the Guam Society and proceeds generated the Scholarship program as well as the operational account for the organization.
We look forward to you joining us.

1st Quarter, General Membership Meeting
2025-02-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Twin Oaks Farm Community Clubhouse, 2798 White Birch Court, Woodbridge, VA, 22192, United States
This is the first Guam Society Membership Meeting for 2025. We encourage all members to attend in person and will have Zoom capability for those who are unable to attend. (If Zoom connection is weak, please turn off your video and only use the voice/microphone option on the conference call).
Agenda:
Introduction of 2025-2026 Executive Board
2024 4th Quarter General Membership Meeting Minutes
2024 Close Out Treasurer’s Report
2024 Close Out Reports for 2024 Holiday Party
2025 Calendar of Events
Upcoming 2025 Events:

2025 Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball and Cherry Blossom Events
Golf Committee Meetings for 29 August Golf Tournament
2025 Congressional Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery, July 9, 2025 (Tentative)

2025 Committee Chairperson Vacancies: Liberation Picnic*, Chamorro Night, and Christmas/Holiday Party
*Need a Co-Chairperson for this event.

1st Quarter, Executive Board Meeting
2025-01-18 12:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
This will be the first meeting of the 2025 Guam Society Calendar Year and will include all of the Executive Board Members – including current Committee Chairpersons, Guam Society Officers, and Executive Board Members as designated by the Guam Society President.
Meeting will be held via Zoom Conference call (information will be mailed to each Executive Board Member.
Agenda Items include:
2025 Calendar of Events
Introduction of Executive Board Members
Upcoming Guam Society Events
Review of Operating Procedures and Transition Information from the 2023-2024 Administration (i.e. minutes from last general membership meeting, close out Treasurer Report for 2024) and transition tasks pending, in progress and completed.

Oath of Office / Swearing In Ceremony for the 2025-2026 Guam Society Officers
2025-01-03 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Cannon House Office Building, 27 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, VA, 20003, United States
The 2025-2026 Guam Society Officers will take their Oath of Office and be sworn in by the Honorable James C. Moylan, Guam Congressional Delegate on Friday, January 3, 2025. This will also be Congressman Moylan’s first day in the 119th U.S. Congress and as we’ve done in previous years, the Guam Society of America partners with his office for this swearing in ceremony and gather to wish him well as he starts his next term serving our people and our island of Guam.
Guam Society members, family and friends are invited to attend.
Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
Location: Guam Congressional Office, Room 228, Cannon House Office Building
Address: 27 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Time: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Please note that this is a new location for the Guam Congressional Office (they are no longer in the Longfellow House Office Building).
Attendees are welcomed to bring a potluck dish (breakfast/mirienda) for the event. Please do respond to this email or to (202) 525-9021 to let us know if you are planning to attend and what type of dish you are planning to bring.
Attendees are encouraged to use Metro or carpool as public parking will be limited. We highly encourage that you plan to arrive early because of the many visitors expected on Capitol Hill for this first day of the 119th U.S. Congress.
Un Dangkula Na Si Yu’us Ma’ase/Thank You to all Guam Society Members and their families – we look forward to a great Guam Society Year in 2025!

2024 | Christmas/Holiday Party
2024-12-14 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
2024 GUAM SOCIETY HOLIDAY PARTY
Access for the Event: This event is on the Fort Belvoir military installation and the Guam Society has made arrangements for access to the installation for those without a military ID or DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
To be placed on the access list, please contact info@guamsocietyinc.org or call (703) 505-3552.
Information needed to be place on the list is (Ages 16 and older): First Name, Last Name (as it appears on your Driver’s License), Date of Birth, Driver’s License Number and State of Issue.
(If guest does not have a Driver’s License, Passport information must be provided – Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth, Passport Number and Country of Issue)
The information must be received by Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. Please do not miss this deadline as there are no exceptions for late additions to the access list to the Base Security/Visitors Center on Fort Belvoir once it is submitted.
Priority for event attendance will be to Guam Society members.
Event Information:
DATE: Saturday, December 14, 2024
TIME: 11am-3pm
LOCATION: Fort Belvoir Community Club, 10300 Taylor Road, Bldg 1200, Fort Belvoir, VA
ATTIRE: Holiday / Festive
RSVP for the Event (Venue capacity is 250 attendees): This event is free, but please RSVP/reserve your seats for this event by signing up at: https://guamsocietyofamerica-bloom.kindful.com/e/2024-guam-society-of-america-inc-holiday-party. Reminder to provide names/ages/gender of member children who will be attending the event.
This is a POTLUCK event please contact info@guamsocietyinc.org or (703) 505-3552 for more information. As a reminder, member children 12 and under will receive a gift from the Guam Society of America. (Non-member guests with children 12 and under attending are encouraged to bring a wrapped gift for their children.)
Join us in celebrating the spirit and the joy of gathering during this holiday season.

Si Yu’os Ma’ase,
The Guam Society of America, Inc.

2024 Santa Marian Kamalen Novena and Mass
2024-12-07 08:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Novena Information for 8th Day and 9th Day will be provided as soon as available.

2024 Santa Marian Kamalen Novenas
2024-11-30 18:00 - 2024-12-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | Various Locations, United States
The schedule for the novenas and the final mass is provided below.
Nightly Novena at Residences are scheduled as follows:
Zoom Link: https://naswa.zoom.us/j/86933323167 Meeting ID: 869 3332 3167 | Phone: (669) 444-9171
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
Residence of Madeleine Z. Bordallo
2510 Virginia Ave NW #305, Washington, DC 20037, (571-329-0110)
(Important: RSVP Closed, Max Capacity Already Met)
Sunday, December 1, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Residence of Sy & Lola Sanchez
12172 Derriford Court, Woodbridge, VA 22191, (571-439-4060)
Monday, December 2, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. Residence of Larry & Annie Quichocho, 22011 Spring Valley Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20253 (240-298-8027)
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Residence of Mike & Juvy Blas
2842 Sweet Gum Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192, (703-629-1194/202-525-9021)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Residence of Charlie & Cathy Gulac
5347 Cristfield Court, Fairfax, VA, (703-323-6694)
Thursday, December 5, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Residence of Frank & Rosanne Mantanona
3924 Red Bird Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193, (571-329-0110)
Friday, December 6, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
Residence of Bruce & Linda Goodman
2003 Brigadier Drive, Odenton, MD 21113 (410-269-3675)
Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Residence of Mel & Char Harris and Annie Rosario
226 Marina View Court Baltimore, MD 21221, (443-616-8743)
Final Novena – Sunday, December 8, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m.
Residence of Wayne & Debbie Lizama 10681 Water Falls Lane, Vienna, VA 20120 (Please RSVP to Rosanne (571-329-0110) no later than December 5, 2024, if you are planning to attend the final novena.)

4th Quarter, 2024 General Membership Meeting
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD
Information will be provided.
Announce of the 2025-2026 Guam Society administration election results

2024 Chamorro Night
2024-10-19 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
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The annual Guam Society of America, Inc. Chamorro Night Event will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road (Bldg 1200), Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 5pm-10pm.
As of October 3, 2024, less than 100 tickets are available through October 18, 2024 – or until ticket sales reach the capacity for the event (250 attendees). Subsequent updates will be sent via email to provide status of remaining tickets – you can also reach out to the event Committee at (202) 525-9021 or via email at chamorronight@guamsocietyinc.org.
To purchase your tickets click here: Guam Society of America, Inc. | Kindful
This is a great opportunity to join or renew your Society membership, and encourage friends and family to join the oldest Guam Club in the United States. Come out and join the Society for a fun-filled night of entertainment, Guam cuisine, and fun!
The 2025 Guam Society Cherry Blossom Princess and Junior Princess will be announced at the event. There will performances by Håle’ Para Agupa’ (HPA), 2024 Cherry Blossom Princess Bella Mansapit, and more!
Chamorro cuisine/dish donations are welcomed; for desserts – please ensure they are Chamorro desserts. Please contact the Committee to see what items may be needed if you plan to bring a dish.
Vendors are welcomed and can contact (202) 525-9021 or chamorronight@guamsocietyinc.org for more information.
Interested in being on the Committee or just want to help out? Contact Guam Society Vice President Ed Yanger at vicepresident@guamsocietyinc.org
Access for the Event: Unfortunately, the deadline for being placed on the base access list has passed (Tuesday, October 1, 2024).
For those who missed this suspense date, they will need to get an access pass in person with a Trusted Traveler sponsor (must be with you at the Visitor Center or the gate). If the Visitor Center is closed, the Security Guards at the gate will process visitors – use the commercial/visitor lane at the gate. Access to Fort Belvoir is through the Tulley and Lieber Gates only. Please visit the Fort Belvoir website for current/additional information on base access.
Sponsors must have an Active-Duty Military, Retired U.S. Military, or Dependent Military (18 years of age or older) ID Card or a DoD Civilian CAC Card.

*CANCELLED* Guam Society of America | Roberto LG Lizama Memorial Golf Classic
2024-08-30 07:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | East Potomac Golf Links, 972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Due to logistical issues, this year’s golf tournament has been cancelled. Please reach out to info@guamsocietyinc.org if you have any questions.

3rd Quarter, 2024 General Membership Meeting
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD
Information to be provided.
Nominations for Guam Society Officers will be taken for the 2025-2026 Guam Society Administration.

2024 Guam Society Liberation Picnic - 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam
2024-07-13 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Castle Park, Fort Belvoir, VA, 10300 Knight Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060, United States
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Castle Park, 10300 Knight Road, Ft. Belvoir, VA
POTLUCK STYLE EVENT
Entertainment includes a DJ, dancing, Chamorro dancers, raffle prizes, a “village tent” decorating contest, kids’ games, and more.
Interested in being a vendor at the event? Submit your application by June 30, 2024.
For more event information, visit our 2024 Liberation Event page. If you’d love to support through volunteering or have any questions, contact event chair Stacie at stacie.taitague@guamsocietyinc.org.

2024 Guam Congressional Office Wreath Laying Ceremony
2024-07-10 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
The Guam Society of America, Inc. and the Guam Congressional Office invite you to attend the Guam Liberation Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the World War II Memorial, 1750 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024.
This year’s wreath laying ceremony commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam and is hosted by Guam Congressional Delegate, Congressman James C. Moylan and sponsored by the Guam Society of America, Inc..
The ceremony will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is open to the public. The Keynote Speaker will be the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General Eric M. Smith.
The ceremony will be attended by members of Congress, and various dignitaries and VIPs from Washington, D.C. and Guam with performance by the Kutturan Chamoru Foundation.
Please arrive early as parking is limited around the World War II Memorial. The ceremony will be held in front of the Guam Pillar at the Memorial.
Please contact (202) 525-9021 or email communications@guamsocietyinc.org for additional information or to answer any questions you may have about the event.

2nd Quarter, 2024 General Membership Meeting
2024-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD
Information to be provided.
This meeting will announce call for nominations for officers for the Guam Society 2025-2026 Administration.

2024 | Cherry Blossom Princess Coronation Ball
2024-04-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax, 22030, United States
Purchase tickets at:
https://givebutter.com/c/4NKTTk

1st Quarter, 2024 General Membership Meeting
2024-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Residence of Danny and Teri Smith, 7911 Station Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD. 20772, 7911 Station Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
This first General Membership meeting of the year is being hosted in person and online via Zoom. Who: Active Guam Society Members What: 1st Quarter General Membership Meeting Where: Smith Residence 7911 Station Dr Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772 and via Zoom<https://u32821135.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=WWfEU2jnWlYoKYZSa-2B-2FUEWb5FywKLl-2Fl7Fw3h9QAoyeZh-2BN-2BVPB8Ihf4q7x0e8b5-2F8hiMkPepIpb5B5zdpT64EVnH6egJJtwrG59eeqw9V10cezQD57WIKVmJn797MXFGgOe_MqESBg9q-2F4zYVUBmo-2FPRDzSbuV-2F-2FONkrUSYSP9mnKpeRyaXr1UDJ25Znr2cy8ekP9VNH6o2Kp2-2BKryfcS2NZTEbdC9cy0rIR4KLjmv3CG4m1K1kn5nwqtnussHQP63BuJhw4cysliouCHBxE26uJEIxcIPFXGpDEZvOtoZLwV39Sm0FxjkYLZwht8Zq6BlD-2Fu-2FyqlgbeDwUcne3RtKebs26EVPp8Hn6t4chT5rfeoXs1yG12CL2-2BBWT5BnHDJ4o5RL8R-2Fojg2WXQ5q6tfPRhIp3BIb15xJRHsN6-2FuO2wtZD2EQ6lWn0fvq99sg4v83FsJ8H3BwjJcgKInzgg-2Bj1BIlk-2F-2FKuNMcCzGCkPzZmDobXD4TpHF8ItojOGQOK8MCv5> (online or teleconference) When: Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM An follow-up message will be sent with audio teleconference information for those who would like to join by cell phone/mobile device. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 928 2447 7489 Invite Link: https://zoom.us/j/92824477489?pwd=[REDACTED]2FONkrUSYSP9mnKpeRyaXr1UDJ25Znr2cy8ekP9VNH6o2Kp2-2BKryfcS2NZTEbdC9cy0rIR4KLjmv3CG4m1K1kn5nwqtnussHQP63BuJhw4cysliouCHBxE26uJEIxcIPFXGpDEZvOtoZLwV39Sm0FxjkYLZwht8Zq6BlD-2Fu-2FyqlgbeDwUcne3RtKebs26EVPp8Hn6t4chT5rfeoXucjcUWCDETrd-2B-2FOghiIt6fddhu6eJWC5fpyiA4E6rNKKeb4AUSKXy7ffEQlULRRoKS3K1O7iBYMzlNbx4DNV381iO1T-2BUmf819KuoIKk66npwU1oXD6XAysPRM4w-2FPqDlS68kavohZ4VgBTE4v3MS1>   Our Contact Information Guam Society of America, Inc. 1100 New Jersey Ave SE #2187 Washington, DC 20003 8036731566

2023 | Santa Marian Kamalen Novenas and Mass
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-08 | VA
Thursday, November 30, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. – Residence of Madeleine Z. Bordallo, 2510 Virginia Ave NW #305, Washington, DC 20037 (571-329-0110)
Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. – Residence of Sy & Lola Sanchez, 12172 Derriford Court, Woodbridge, VA 22191 (571-439-4060)
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. – Residence of Bruce & Linda Goodman, 2003 Brigadier Blvd., Odenton, MD 21113 (410-269-3675)
Sunday, December 3, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m. – Residence of Char & Mel Harris and Ms. Annie Rosario, 226 Marina View Court, Baltimore, MD 21221 (443-616-8743)
Monday, December 4, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. – Residence of Frank & Rosanne Mantanona, 3924 Red Bird Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193 (571-329-0110)
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 @ 6 p.m. – Residence of Joe & Jane Espinosa, 28 Liberty Knolls Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 (home 540-720-3396, cell 540-318-9113)
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. – Residence of Ed & Doris Yanger, 4902 Chipper Lane, Fairfax, VA 22302 (571-251-1487)
Thursday, December 7, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. – Residence of Mike & Juvy Blas, 2842 Sweet Gum Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (202-525-9021)
Santa Marian Kamalen Feast Day Novena & Mass – Friday, December 8, 2023
Location: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20017
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Final Novena at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel @ The Basilica
11:45 a.m. – Proceed upstairs to Upper Church for the Mass
12:10 p.m. – Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concepcion
2:00 p.m. – Luncheon @ Sala Thai Restaurant, 2300 Washington Place NE, Washington, D.C. 20018. Kindly RSVP by December 6th to Rosanne Mantanona at santamariankamalen@guamsocietyinc.org or at 571-329-0110.
