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.

1st Quarter, General Membership Meeting
2025-02-08 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

2025 Roberto LG Lizama Golf Committee Meeting (1st Meeting) - Zoom Conference Call
2025-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

2025 Cherry Blossom Coronation Ball
2025-03-29 18:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Cherry Blossom Lantern Lighting Ceremony
2025-04-06 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

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

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

Guam Congressional Office Wreath Laying Ceremony in Honor of Guam's Liberation During World War II
2025-07-09 08:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Guam Society Annual Liberation Day Picnic/Fiesta
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | 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

3rd Quarter, Executive Board Meeting - Virtual/Zoom Meeting
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:30 | 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

Roberto LG Lizama Memorial Golf Classic Tournament
2025-08-29 07:00 - 16:00 | 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, General Membership Meeting
2025-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 | TBD/Online, United States
TBD/O

2025 Chamorro Night
2025-10-11 17:00 - 22:00 | 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.

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

4th Quarter General Membership Meeting
2025-11-22 12:00 - 14:00 | 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

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.

Santa Marian Kamalen Final Novena and Mass
2025-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
Santa Marian Kamalen Final Novena & Mass – Monday, December 8, 2025
Location: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20017
(Please note that there may be fees for parking at the Basilica)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Final Novena in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the Basilica
12:10 p.m. – Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Main Floor)
No Host Luncheon After the Mass – Location: TBD
Please contact the Committee Chairperson, Rosanne Mantanona at santamariankamalen@guamsocietyinc.org / (571) 329-0110 if you have any questions.

2025 Christmas/Holiday Party
2025-12-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Fort Belvoir Community Center, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, 10300 Taylor Road, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
Hafa Adai and Happy Holidays!
The annual Guam Society Christmas/Holiday Party is almost here. Please note that the venue/location and time for the event has been changed.
Event Information:
DATE: Saturday, December 13, 2025
TIME: 4pm-8pm
LOCATION: The Commodore Hall, 1909 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, Maryland 21221
ATTIRE: Holiday / Festive
RSVP FOR THE EVENT: This event is free, but please RSVP/reserve your seats so that the Society can plan for the number of attendees for the event. Please sign up/RSVP by November 30, 2025, for this event at: 2025 Guam Society Holiday Party RSVP/Sign Up
This is a POTLUCK event, please sign up for a dish for the event at: 2025 GUAM SOCIETY HOLIDAY PARTY POT LUCK SIGN UP. If you have any questions regarding the potluck, please contact the committee at holidayparty@guamsocietyinc.org or via phone/text at (703) 705-2643. The link also provides sign up for those who want to help decorate, set up, and clean up the hall to make this event fun and enjoyable for everyone!
As a reminder, member children 12 and under will receive a gift from the Guam Society of America.
Please contact Juvy Blas at (202) 525-9021 / juvy.blas@gmail.com for any questions about children’s gifts. Please provide Juvy with the name, age, and gender of your child for the gifts provided by the Society. Non-member guests with children 12 and under attending are encouraged to bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) for their children.
The Society will have the WHITE CARABAO GIFT EXCHANGE to allow for fun for the adults too! Please bring a gift ($25 limit) to join the White Carabao Gift Exchange. Let’s see who will naughty and who will be nice. Also contact Juvy Blas if you plan to participate in this event. (Please stay within the $25 limit for this activity.)
The Society’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Princess Kiana Rosario Williams will host a bake sale and will welcome any donations to help with her fundraiser. Please bring your baked goods already packaged to sell.
Vendors with Christmas wares to sell are welcomed to attend the event! To reserve a table please click VENDOR TABLE SIGN UP. Space is limited to 4 vendors. There is no fee to be a vendor, we simply ask for an item donated to the Society for the Christmas raffle at the event.
Join us in celebrating the spirit and the joy of gathering during this holiday season. Send questions or inquiries to holidayparty@guamsocietyinc.org.
Si Yu’os Ma’ase, Char Harris Chairperson, Holiday/Christmas Party The Guam Society of America, Inc.

1st Quarter, 2026 Executive Board Meeting
2026-01-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom / Virtual Meeting
Zoom Meeting.
Agenda:

Review and Update 2026 Calendar of Events
2026 Budget Draft Review for 1st 2026 General Membership Meeting
Decision on 2026 Golf Tournament
2026 Cherry Blossom Ball

1st Quarter, 2026 General Membership Meeting
2026-02-07 12:00 - 14:30 | TBD/Online, United States
1st Membership Meeting of the 2026 Guam Society Calendar Year
Agenda, Minutes will be posted and emailed to current members
Key decisions and topics for discussion:
2026 Budget Approval
2026 Cherry Blossom Ball
2026 Golf Tournament

2nd Quarter, 2026 Executive Board Meeting
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | TBD/Online, United States

2nd Quarter, 2026 General Membership Meeting
2026-05-09 12:00 - 14:30 | TBD/Online, United States

Guam Congressional Office Liberation Wreath Laying
2026-07-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Wilson Ave, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, 22211, United States

Cancelled - 2026 Guam Society Liberation Picnic - Cancelled
2026-07-18 12:00 - 17:30 | Fort Hunt National Park, Alexandria, VA

3rd Quarter, 2026 Executive Board Meeting
2026-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | TBD/Online, United States

2026 Roberto LG Lizama Memorial Golf Classic and Fiesta
2026-08-28 07:00 - 15:00 | The Courses at Joint Base Andrews, 4442 West Perimeter Road, Joint Base Andrews, MD, 20762, United States

3rd Quarter, 2026 General Membership Meeting (Nomination for 2027-2028 Guam Society Officers)
2026-09-19 12:00 - 14:30 | TBD/Online, United States

4th Quarter, 2026 Executive Board Meeting
2026-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 | TBD/Online, United States

2026 Chamorro Night
2026-10-10 17:00 - 23:00 | Odenton Volunteer Fire Dept (Tentative)

4th Quarter, 2026 General Membership Meeting (2027-2028 Election Results)
2026-11-21 12:00 - 15:00 | TBD/Online, United States
