April 10, 2010

Welcome to the 5th Annual USO Guam Gala!

We welcome all of you tonight and thank you for your support of USO Guam, and even more importantly, for your support the men and women of the United States military and their families. As you all know, we simply would not have the freedom and prosperity we have today without the dedication of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces – both past and present.

Your attendance at this gala underscores your support for the brave men and women of the military, and it proves USO Guam is making in- credible strides in reaching out to the local community to bring even more goodness to an extraordinary group of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.Thanks to all of you, we continue to expand the visibility for everything USO Guam offers the men and women of the U.S. military and their families.

Since opening its doors in May 2006, USO Guam has generated much excitement, enthusiasm, and passion for the USO mission, with much thanks to the USO Guam Advisory Council and our sponsors. Inside the Guam USO, we offer free phone calls around the world and free internet service, free snacks and very comfortable TV lounges to allow the troops to relax and unwind while staying connected with their loved ones. Outside the center, we stand ready to send off the warriors deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan and other harsh areas of the world, just as we’re there to welcome them home upon their safe return. The other programs we support – such as the wildly successful Movie Night in the Park – allow us to provide a safe environment for the whole family.

Together, USO Guam and this amazing community will continue to provide the very best programs, services, entertainment and island spirit to the men and women of the U.S. military and their families, until every one comes home.

On behalf of USO Guam and the USO Pacific region, I thank you again for coming tonight.

Thomas R. Kolstad Vice President USO Pacific of the southpacific

The 1957 film classic South Pacific Highlighted through laughter and song the melding of Pacific island cultures with American military life during World War II.

The playful musical memorializes the romance of the tropical seas, the respect of elders held so dear in island homes, the treasure of children in island families, and the patriotism of Pacific island people.

Tonight USO invites you to relive the sounds, tastes, and many souvenir memories from throughout the Pacific as we celebrate the men and women who give their very lives for the freedom we all enjoy. of the southpacific CANAPES

Prosciutto with fresh figs Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella and basil Wild mushroom miniature quiche

PLATED MENU

Lemon and soy sauce scented Beef Tataki with Japanese white radish and baby greens *** Lobster Bisque with Pernod *** Pacific passion fruit sorbet

MAIN COURSE

Baked Brochette of Pacific Seafood medley with herb aioli (Scallops, Prawns, peppers)

Grilled Adobo rubbed Pork Tenderloin with flame roasted pineapple salsa Tomato Rice, Bok Choy in garlic oil *** Australian mango strawberry and kiwi fruit Pavlova

Tonight’s menu is a succulent blend of South Pacific cuisines prepared especially for you by Hyatt Regency Guam’s highly acclaimed Executive Chef Hermann Grossbichler and staff.

GUAM USO “Souvenirs Of The South Pacific” Tonight’s Program

■ Traditional South Pacific Welcome ■ Presentation Of the Colors ■ National Anthem and Guam Hymn ■ Souvenirs Of The South Pacific — Memories In Song ■ Special Remarks — Brigadier General William Crowe (USMC) ■ USO Service Member of the Year Award Presentations ■ USO Volunteer Of The Year Award Presentation ■ “Liberty Spirit” — Memories Continued ■ Dancing To The Sounds Of M80

The Guam USO extends special thanks to the Pacific Daily News for the contribution of tonight’s program, Continental Airlines for the gift of tickets for entertainers, the Hyatt Regency Guam staff for going above and beyond the call of duty, and GTA Teleguam for the donation of tonight’s dance floor and the M80 band.

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The honorable felix camacho The honorable mike cruz The honorable madeleine bordallo governor of guam lieutenant governor of guam us congressional representative

Major general donald goldhorn Rear admiral paul bushong Commander, 36th wing Captain thomas sparks the adjutant general u.s. defense representative installation & base commander guam national guard guam, cnmi, republic of palau commanding officer us coast guard sector guam commander, u.s. naval forces marianas andersen air force base commander, joint region marianas deputy commander joint region marianas peditious, organized, and well tracked evacuation. During his 210 days in com- bat, HM1 Ramos increased patient air evacuation processing from 72 hours to Guam USO 2010 less than 1 hour – a record for the Service Member of the Year post. HM1 Samuel Ramos US Navy His exceptional organizational and plan- ning abilities led him to process 30 While on deployment to Afghanistan to unidentified local casualties while in support the War On Terror, HM1 Afghanistan. His coordination efforts Samuel Ramos came under constant with local police and the International threat of enemy fire as he handled 1,500 Red Cross swiftly led to identification critical medical evacuations and success- and return of those remains to the local fully returned 500 personnel to full duty. families who awaited their loved ones. HM1’s skills in tracking the medical needs of 2000 wounded coalition forces HM1 Romas epitomizes the Navy term in the Southern Province of Afghanistan of “Deckplate Leader” or “someone who made him a proven leader and invalu- leads from the front” by inspiring sailors able resource for regiment and battalion to always strive for excellence beyond commanders executing combat opera- their own expectations. His performance tions. in a hospital setting and with “boots on the ground” has been phenomenal, and Most of the wounded and ill patients re- earned him the strongest recommenda- quired medical care unobtainable in tion for USO Service Member of the Kandahar, Afghanistan, thus requiring ex- Ye a r.

USO SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR a kid’s movie night to entertain more than 350 children each week. For his ef- forts he was awarded the Military Out- standing Volunteer Service Medal. Guam USO 2010 Service Member of the Year The Defense Logistics Agency recently US Air Force marked his fuels account at the 36th Lo- TSGT Jason Funk gistics Readiness Squadron as “best ac- count” for all Department of Defense While deployed to Joint Special Opera- services in the Pacific Theater. For out- tions Task Force Philippines,Technical standing contributions he was recog- Sergeant Jason Funk led seven convoys nized as the Pacific Air Force’s Fuels through hostile areas. During one con- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year vey, the team came under attack from in 2009. terrorists. Ultimately, five combatants were killed with no loss of life for Allied His outstanding leadership was critical forces. to integrating more than 30 Navy, Air Guard & Reserve personnel into the TSgt Funk stands out among his peers as fuels flight at Andersen Air Force Base. a service member dedicated to fulfilling This led to a joint environment that suc- his nation’s call by demonstrating valor, cessfully and safely launched more than humanitarian relief, and pursuit of excel- 7,000 aircraft including 419 Navy search lence in both military and community and rescue missions that saved 32 lives. service. While in the area,TSgt Funk provided relief to local villages that in- cluded medical and school supplies and

USO SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR Hearing a voice within cry out to save the children first, PO1 Horne removed the youngest child then extricated a 9- year old boy and placed them at a safe Guam USO 2010 distance. Another bystander assisted the Service Member of the Year third child and Horne returned for the US Coast Guard parents. He then continued to protect EM1 William Horne the scene by controlling the growing crowd of onlookers and directing traffic Petty Officer William Horne abandoned until the arrival of the police and fire de- his own safety when he encountered a partments. severe accident in Dedeo, Guam in 2009. He quickly addressed the chaos On the job at the Coast Guard, caused by an overturned truck and PO1 Horne is a quality performer as a burning auto and took charge of an out rated electrician’s mate assigned to Sec- of control situation. tor Guam’s Engineering Division. One of the most important projects on which Assessing that the car was in cata- he has worked was the installation of strophic damage and flames, he refo- the electrical setup for Sector Guam’s cused his efforts on rescuing persons in armory compartments. His expertise the truck who were within feet of the and efforts saved the Coast Guard ap- car that was in danger of exploding. He proximately $38,000 in labor and mate- found the pickup’s doors inoperable due rials. to contorted metal so used a fire extin- guisher retrieved from a nearby restau- For his heroism, he was personally rant to bash the windshield for entry. awarded the Coast Guard Medal by Ad- miral Thad Allen, Commandant of the US Coast Guard at a recent ceremony in Hawaii.

USO SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR SPC Cabedo distinguished himself through exemplary performance while providing direct fire support/force pro- tection for more than 100 soldiers Guam USO 2010 under NATO’s International Security As- Service Member of the Year sistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan Secu- Guam National Guard rity Forces while they conducted more SPC Phlip Cabedo than 5 Key Leader Engagements, 10 Humanitarian Assistance drops, and 80 SPC Cabedo served as a grenadier while combat patrols. deployed to Afghanistan, performed ad- ditional duties as a driver of an armored He also served as a fire team member humvee during the initial months of the of 3rd Platoon’s 2nd Squad where the deployment, and subsequently assumed command relied upon him to tackle the responsibility as a certified operator of most challenging and sometimes most the Mine Resistant Ambushed Protected unforgiving duties while out on platoon (MRAP) vehicle for the remainder of the patrols. SPC Cabedo was awarded the deployment. Army Commendation Medal as a result of his actions, outstanding performance, His technical knowledge and tactical ex- exemplary work ethic and mental pertise of the two combat platforms en- toughness. Since returning from sured the survivability of his platoon of deployment, SPC Cabedo has volun- 46 soldiers while conducting more than teered for missions in the Philippines 80 combat patrols over barren terrain and Indonesia. laden with improvised explosive devices.

USO SERVICE MEMBER OF THE YEAR Her service has also been key to the Guam USO’s Mobile Flapjack Friday pro- gram to serve a hot, nourishing break- Guam USO 2009 fasts free of charge as a special “thank Volunteer of the Year you” to commands throughout Guam. Nora Cruikshank Guam USO Nora cooks sausages and cuts fruit the evening prior, and meets USO staff at Nora Cruikshan began volunteering with the given command by 5:30 am. She the USO in 2008 ‘after seeing a televi- then moves into action setting up tables sion ad that depicted a group of soldiers with her hand-sewn festive tablecloths, on patrol that came across a mobile laying out hot pancakes, cold fruit, hot USO in the middle of nowhere. coffee and juice. She then serves it all up “It showed these soldiers,” says Nora, with a smile, helps re-pack and takes the “tired and worn – opening the door a linens home for washing. mobile USO in a desolate land and see- ing a friendly face bidding them come in and relax.They set their rifles down, Nora has also helped recruit and train took their helmets off, and actually re- numerous volunteers to the center, in- laxed.That spot made me want to vol- cluding a nephew who comes from the unteer for the USO.” states each summer and dedicates his vacation to supporting the Guam USO. Through her affiliation with Andersen She initially helped staff the front desk and Navy families through her church, and prepare snacks and has now be- Nora also assists with taking donated come a mainstay in the volunteer cadre. clothes and food from persons who are Nora is an early riser, so she often beats in the midst of a military move to the even the staff into the center! She turns needy of Guam’s community. Nora per- on all the equipment, lights, and begins sonally drives donated items into the the preparation of food. poorer communities on Guam.

USO VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR The home care she provides for the ter- minally ill – at no charge — allows fam- ily members time to rest or work with the security that the needs their termi- nally ill loved one are met. I grew up watching USO volunteerism is one of the many volunteer hats Nora wears. She is the This spirit of giving translates into a Bob Hope entertain for founder of a faith based group titled great contribution of spirit and generos- SMILE (Single Mothers In the Lord’s En- ity Nora bestows on our military service the USO. Our family used couragement) to support and encour- members and their families each week. age single mothers. She also volunteers to sit and watch the USO Thank you, Nora! as a nursing assistant Healthcare Ser- tour every Christmas. vices of the Pacific hospice for terminally ill patients and for the Guam Visiting — Nora Cruikshank It left a very warm Nurse Association. feeling about what the USO is all about. I want to be a part of keeping that alive.

– Nora Cruikshank

USO VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Brigadier General William B. Crowe tionary Force where he was a Direct Command, Quantico,Virginia where he Action Platoon Commander and Execu- served as the AC/S G3. Brigadier General Crowe is currently as- tive Officer, 1st Force Reconnaissance signed as the Principal Director, Deputy Company. In July 2005, Brigadier General Crowe Assistant Secretary of Defense for South returned to Twentynine Palms, California and Southeast Asia, Office of the Secre- Brigadier General Crowe served on the and assumed command of 7th Marine tary of Defense and will soon serve as U.S Pacific Command staff as a Combat- Regiment, 1st Marine Division. During the Deputy Com- ing Terrorism and Joint Training Officer, J- January 2006 he deployed the Regimen- mander, US Forces 3, from 1993 to 1996. Following his joint tal Headquarters to Western Al Anbar, Japan. tour, he was assigned to Manpower Iraq as Regimental Combat Team 7 Management Division Enlisted Assign- (RCT 7) in support of OIF 05-07. He He received his ments, were he served as the Head, later assumed command of the “Oldest commission in Au- Special Duty Assignment Unit, and Head, Post of the Corps,” Marine Barracks, gust 1981 upon Enlisted Retention and Counseling Sec- Washington D.C. where he commanded completion of Offi- tion. from July 2007 to August, 2008. cer Candidate School. Following He then assumed command of 3d Bat- Brigadier General Crowe’s personal graduation from talion, 4th Marines in Twentynine Palms, awards include: Legion of Merit-third Amphibious Warfare California.. He commanded 3d Battalion, award w/Combat V, Defense Meritorious School he reported 4th Marines from May 2000 to June Service Medal, Meritorious Service to the 1st Marine 2002, deploying his Battalion to Okinawa Medal-second award, Joint Service Com- Division, serving as under the Unit Deployment Program. mendation Medal, Navy and Marine Operations Officer, Following command he attended RAND Corps Commendation Medal-second Assistant Operations Officer and Com- Corporation as a CMC Fellow. After award w/Combat V, Joint Service pany Commander with 3d Battalion, 9th completing the academic year he was Achievement Medal and the Combat Marines. Following Desert Shield/Storm, transferred to Training and Education Action Ribbon-second award. he was assigned to I Marine Expedi-

TONIGHT’S SPECIAL Two of Guam’s premier artists have donated original art pieces for the drawing to be held later this evening. The Guam USO thank you for your $5 purchase of what we hope will be the winning ticket to make these priceless treasures your very own. Thank you, Patrizia and Sherry for your tremendous gifts! Winners will be announced at the conclusion of tonight’s festivities.

INDEPENDANCE DREAMING STAR SPANGLED GLORY Commemorative Platter Commemorative Necklace By Patrizia Warren By Sherry Cottle Graham

The original Award winning platter was designed and This fourteen karat gold filled necklace designed and handcrafted in celebration of the 4th July, Indepen- crafted by local artist Sherry Graham to commemorate dence Day in the United States of America.The yel- the glory and honor bestowed on the United States of low Hibiscus represents remembrance in honor of American by the men and women who protect our free- the military overseas.Yellow is the official color of the dom.The necklace was donated by the artist especially Cavalry Branch of the U.S. Army, used in insignia, and for the 2010 Guam USO Gala Salute in hopes that con- originally exemplified in the yellow neckerchiefs worn tributions made can continue to benefit the service in the 19th century by cavalry soldiers. The members and their families who find comfort and rest at handles embody the strength of the the USO. Sherry is also a 2009 Volunteer of the Quarter branches of the military and the brave for the Guam USO. men and women who serve; the deep blue glaze is the night sky that Ms. Graham’s wide selection of unique hand crafted jew- watches over them.The flag of red, elry — and the artwork of Patrizia Warren can be seen white and blue symbolizes a great na- at Monika’s Furniture and AAFES. tion INDEPENDANCE was named to in- clude the word DANCE as a celebration for Freedom! INDEPENDANCE Dreaming No.3 was commissioned for the 2010 Guam USO Gala Salute “Souvenirs of the South Pacific”

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Lara Janine is Originally from Emily Jan Bender Christopher thrilled to be Ohio, Melissa is a California na- Johnson is a Col- performing for graduated from tive honored to orado native who our troops. Origi- the University of be performing has been working nally from South- Kentucky with a with Liberty as a performer ern California, degree in Vocal Spirit! Emily has and teacher in Lara graduated Performance. performed in the New York City from the Univer- After graduation, Radio City’s for the last 16 sity of Southern she traveled to Christmas Spec- years. He has California with a Germany to sing tacular for three toured with the Bachelor of Science in Music Business. in the International Elspe Festival and years and has recently been seen as national tour of the musical Grease and Her Off-Broadway work includes Rock has since entertained throughout the Sheila in A Chorus Line at Gateway Play- the European premiere tour of Chicago of Ages and her favorite roles are “El- USA and abroad. Melissa has also house in Long Island and Angela in as well as appearances at many of our phaba” in Wicked-Japan,“Jasmine” Al- sailed the high seas performing in her Honky Tonk Angels at Jenny Wiley The- nation’s premiere regional theaters. For addin and “Otilie” in Dvorak in America. own one-woman show “Red Hot atre in KY. Other roles include “Ariel” in 11 seasons he was also a featured per- Her workshops and world premieres Mama!”While residing in Los Angeles, Footloose,“Ilona” in She Loves Me, former with the Radio City Christmas include Vices: A Love Story (Caldwell Melissa was cast at the Hollywood “Katie” in Honky Tonk Laundry,“Bird Spectacular starring the World famous Theatre-World Premiere), Happy Em- Bowl as Young Vanessa in Follies w/Patty Girl” in Seussical, Ensemble/Thorougly Rockettes. His favorite performances balmer (NYMF), Angry Housewives, and Duke & Donna Mckecknie, The Music Modern Millie and Ensemble/Around the have always been performing for veter- Cross-Body Lead. She has been in nu- Man w/Eric McCormack & Kristen World in 80 Days. Her career has taken ans and active duty military. Christo- merous national Applebees commer- Chenoweth, My Fair Lady w/John Lith- her to 12 U.S. states with various the- pher has toured the world with the cials, provided voiceover work for gow & Roger Daltry. She has enter- atres and around the world with the DOD, USO and most recently with the Yu-Gi-Oh! cartoons, singing commer- tained our military and veterans as a Billy Graham Association and Holland groups of Red,White and Blue music cials for Mattel, the singing voice of the member of the USO Liberty Belles and America Cruise Line. Emily thanks her for which he is proud to be the manag- “Princess Anneliese” Barbie Doll, and continues the tradition with the criti- Heavenly Father, family and friends for ing director. singing voice of “Melody” in the film cally acclaimed American Belles. Melissa their blessings and support! Barbie and the Diamond Castle. is very proud to be the daughter of a Marine veteran!

spirit OFFICERS Noel Enriquez* EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Len Isotoff AECOM/Earth Tech Matson Navigation The Honorable Felix Camacho Vice President Anthony Godwin Governor of Guam Today’s Realty Lou Sanchez The Honorable Madeleine Bordallo Continental Airlines Dan Moffat* US Congressional Delegate Immediate Past President GTA Teleguam Rear Admiral Paul Bushong Ronni Connelly Steve Ruder* Commander, Naval Forces Marianas Inner Dynamics Ruder Integrated Immediate Past Vice President Marketing Strategies Major General Donald Goldhorn Adjutant General, Guam National Guard Cori Bierking* David Su and Ronald Su DeWitt Moving & Storage Royal Orchid Hotel Brigadier General Philip Ruhlman Commander, 36th Wing Rindraty Limtiaco Paul Blas M a r y To r r e Pacific Daily News Seabridge/Cabras Tug Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association Captain Thomas Sparks PRESIDENT Commander Ron Cannoles* Dave Tydingco US Coast Guard Sector Guam Bank of Hawaii Younex Enterprises Corporation and GVB Roger Crouthamel * Executive Committee Member Carlsmith Ball/Pacificana Travel

Laura Dacanay First Hawaiian Bank

advisory council to the US for every patron that visits the Guam USO. There are 12 patron land tee — and the entire team of great people at the Bank of Hawaii we thank you Platinum lines in the USO courtesy of GTA Teleguam and six beautiful flat screen I-Mac from the bottom of our hearts. computers stations to increase computer access for service members. The company $100,000 or more per year also supports the center through donations of telecommunications hardware and customer service support around the clock. Each award winner this evening will Royal Orchid Hotel receive a Blackberry with service from GTA Teleguam. To President and CEO Dan The Royal Orchid Hotel offers 5,000 square feet of beautiful, easily accessible Moffat and team — thank you for the role you play in supporting the USO s tradi- Chugach Alaska Corporation space in its lovely hotel to house the Guam USO. The owners, management and tion of helping military personnel stay in touch with families and loved ones! The Guam USO is honored to welcome Chugach Alaskas Corporation as a new staff also support the USO in a variety of ways with complimentary guest pack- Silver Sponsor for 2010 and extends deepest thanks to Western Pacific Division ages, special room discounts for USO patrons, gratis banquet assistance for USO Manager Rey Llaneta and his team for the generous cash contribution and in-kind gatherings, and strong promotional support. In addition to basic services, service construction services they are providing for the operations of the Tumon Center. members can now enjoy a Neni Nook playroom for children, Hammock Haven The commitment from Chugach plays an important role in helping the Guam USO with flat screens, Wii gaming, billiards, electric massage chairs, reading room and meet its 2010 budgetary goals, and the in-kind assistance helps guaranty the expanded computer area. To Mr. David Su and Mr. Ronald Su — please accept the Pacific Daily News longevity and first class appeal of the center s infrastructure. To Chugach we ex- deepest thanks from our community for your generosity, kindness, and support for The Pacific Daily News — also a Gold Sponsor since 2006 -- makes an extremely tend a hearty Welcome To The USO Family! our men and women in uniform. Because of you, they have a beautiful home generous annual contribution in promotional space to allow the Guam USO to in- away from home. form the public about its programs and services. This invaluable resource helps link the USO with the Guam community through the PDN, and with our military communities via the Joint Edge. This year the PDN expanded their donation to include promotion of the new Golf For Our Heroes tournament to help support the extended hours and services USO needs to serve the growing military commu- nity. The Advisory Council recently unanimously voted Publisher Rindraty Limti- M-80 Office Systems and Michael Ady aco as President of the council for 2010-2012. Marketing Director Jason Another new Silver Sponsor joining Guam USO are M-80 Office Systems and Sakazaki, Advertising Director Jae Fermin Medina, and their colleagues owner Michael Ady. Under Ady s leadership the company has donated $5,000 to Gold Carmelita Blas, Lourissa Leon Guerrero, and Rena Santiago are indispensable in support the Guam USO s expanded budget needs this year, and Ady has made a $25,000 or more per year what they give to the USO. Thank you all for publishing this beautiful program personal donation of his beloved 1970 El Camino Blue Ghost for the USO to use for this evening and for the thrill of working with you on the new and popular in a Liberation Day fundraising initiative. Ady, a former service member himself, Friday Night Movies In The Park program! said of his gift to the Guam USO, I was once a lonely GI at Fort Benning, Ga. Continental Airlines about 100 years ago and NOTHING sits stronger in my mind that those smiling Continental Airlines has been a Gold Sponsor since the re-opening of the Guam faces at the USO that gave me hope and strength to carry on!!!! We thank Mike USO. The packages provided by Continental help promote the annual Run For and his wife, and M80 Office Systems for this tremendous support of the USO. Our Heroes, the USO Gala, the USO Service Member of the Year Awards, the newly established Golf For Our Heroes tournament and other special events to recognize the military. Each award winner tonight will receive two round tickets to either Hong Kong or Fiji so that they can enjoy the exciting destinations sur- rounding their duty assignment on the beautiful island of Guam. Thank you, Con- Silver tinental Airlines, for helping the Guam USO develop its own part of the long $10,000 or more per year standing tradition of USO to help military members as they enjoy the cultures of Matson Navigation whatever part of the world they inhabit. To Lou Sanchez, Marketing and Sales It is an honor to have Matson General Manager Len Isotoff as the new 2010- Manager for Continental, thank you for your tireless and selfless service as Chair Bank of Hawaii 2012 vice president for the Guam USO Council, and an invaluable comfort to of the Guam USO Advisory Council for the past two years. The Bank of Hawaii supports the USO on two important Pacific fronts — our know the Matson Navigation team always commits to help the Guam USO with centers at the Honolulu International Airport and Hickam Air Force Base and our everything from fundraising, loaned executive assistance, and sizeable financial own Guam USO. The financial contributions from the Bank of Hawaii each year contributions to support the Guam USO. From the General Manager to staff, on Guam alone are vital to helping fund the operational costs for the center serv- everyone participates in the phenomenal success of the USO/Matson Run For ices and programs that the Guam USO provides. Since the Guam USO s opening, Our Heroes each December — a race that now hosts more than 1800 runners. To Bank of Hawaii has contributed generous dollars to help cover costs for utilities, Len and executive assistant Audrey Brownfield who spend a lot of time on the facilities maintenance and improvement, special events, homecomings, deploy- phone for USO — thank you. To the Matson team — please accept our gratitude. GTA Teleguam ments, and many other programs run by the Guam USO. Because of the bank s GTA Teleguam — another Gold Sponsor who has supported the Guam USO commitment, the Guam USO s offerings have been able to grow tremendously in a since its 2006 opening -- provides all the telecommunications, wiring, installation, short period of time and to foster comments from many patrons who claim the DSN lines for internet, wireless connectivity, and free unlisted long distance calls Guam USO as one of their absolute favorites. To Pacific Islands Division Man- ager Ron Cannoles — who also serves on the Advisory Council Executive Commit-

guam uso 2009-2010 sponsors Triple J Motors and Triple J Enterprises USO cover expenses. AK will also host Family Fun Night once a month on Fri- work with the USO to find new and exciting ways to support our service members. day night at the USO when families can enjoy free pizzas and snacks while enjoy- USO extends its thanks to Docomo Pacific for its commitment and pledge. The Jones family, Triple J Enterprises and Triple J Motors have also supported ing USO s atmosphere and offerings. To Dan Camacho and the AK Team, the Guam USO since 2006 and continue their steadfast commitment each year. welcome to USO and thank you for your support! Triple J Motors supports the Guam USO through donation of a vehicle lease that Guam Shipyard allows for transport of goods and services needed for USO s operations, the volun- Now in its fifth year of sponsorship for the Guam USO, Guam Shipyard is an- teer program, and emergency transport if needed to assist military personnel. Triple Bank of Guam other of the first supporters that help re-open the USO on Guam. CEO Mathews J Motors and Triple J Enterprises are also a financial supporter of the Run For Bank president Lou Leon Guerrero and Senior Vice President/Human Resources Pothen always responds with an immediate, Yes! Of course! when asked about Our Heroes and also donate generously of food items through to support the free & Marketing Administrator Jackie Marati are loyal supporters on behalf of the renewing their sponsorship — a statement that means so much to USO s fundrais- Thanksgiving and Christmas candlelight Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners bank for USO annual sponsorship. Now in its fourth year of sponsorship, the Bank ing goal. Their contributions also support operations and special programs, and served to more than 1,000 service members and their families by the Guam USO. of Guam has provided great enthusiasm and much needed financial support for our were critical to the growth experienced in the last year. Thank you, Guam Ship- To the Jones family, General Manager Dan Murrell and the entire Triple J team growing USO. We extend our deepest thanks to the entire Bank of Guam family yard, for your generosity and care. we extend our heartfelt thanks. for the phenomenal support you provide our service members and families. Hawaiian Rock Cabras Tug — a subsidiary of Seabridge To President Jerrold Johnson and the Hawaiian Rock team USO once again ex- Cabras Tug is in its second year of Bronze sponsorship for the Guam USO on presses deep and abiding thanks for five years and counting of unwavering sup- behalf of its parent company, Seabridge, to support our men and women in uni- port. Hawaiian Rock Products Guam is another from the beginning supporter of Younex Enterprises Corporation form. In addition, Seabridge General Manager Paul Blas has agreed to serve on the USO whose financial contribution each and every year keeps the center opera- Now in its third year of sponsorship for the Guam USO, Younex Enterprises the 2010-2012 Advisory Council. The Cabras/Seabridge financial contribution will tional. For the peace of mind your generous contribution provides, we thank you. under the advocacy of president Dave Tydingco has stepped from Bronze Sponsor- support USO s 2010 outreach programs and center operations — a gift for which We appreciate your support of our troops and the USO! ship into Silver Sponsor support to help USO in its growth. Younex Enterprises USO is very thankful! has dedicated its financial support to the USO center operations and founding of LMS Landscaping the first Golf For Our Heroes tournament scheduled for May. Tydingco also ClearChannel serves on the Guam USO Advisory Council and assists USO with various events LMS Landscaping is a new Bronze Sponsor for the Guam USO through its very throughout the year. Thank you, Younex Enterprises, for everything! Now in its second year of in-kind Bronze Sponsorship, ClearChannel is provid- generous contributions of plants and ornamental d cor to assist with tonight s Gala ing a much needed service to inform military service members and their families and other support of USO. From the escorted tour of your beautiful nurseries to the about the USO. The company has donated $5,000 of in-kind advertising on their personalized assistance USO received in its events planning we are very grateful. brand new informational screen and kiosk at the Guam International Airport Au- To owner Bob Salas and the employees of LMS Landscaping, USO thanks you for thority and a soon to be installed touch screen system to link arriving service mem- the contribution of beautiful plants and decorative pieces and the in-kind labor you bers with 24 hour information phone lines at their various commands. Now service have so freely given to create a special ambience for USO. Thank you so much! members new to the island need only stop at the kiosk for quick information about how to access USO programs and services. Thank you to ClearChannel s Jon Abeln Pay-Less Supermarkets and their local representative, Steve Ruder of Ruder Integrated Marketing — a Bronze One of Guam USO s most popular programs — the free candlelight Thanksgiving very dedicated Advisory Council Executive Committee member! $5,000 per year and Christmas dinners served to more than 1,000 service members and their families — are possible because of the contributions from Pay-Less Supermarkets. The Run For Dewitt Transportation and Storage Our Heroes also owes a large part of its success to Pay-Less Supermarkets as well. Agility Defense and Government Contractors As a steadfast supporter since the 2006 Guam USO re-opening, DeWitt Trans- Executive Vice President Kathy Sgro personally supervises the giving of turkeys, Agility Defense and Government Contractors representatives walked into the portation and Storage was one of the first bronze sponsors to commit support. In hams, pies, and delicious side dishes that comprise the candlelight buffet served to mil- USO three years ago to make an unsolicited, sizeable contribution to the Guam addition to vital monetary contributions, the company has also supported special itary members on these special holidays. Thank you, Pay-Less Supermarkets! USO that is now into it s third year! From their local representative, John Den- events and the Run For Our Heroes. General Manager Cori Berking has commit- nett, to corporate liaisons who frequently stay in touch with the Guam USO, this ted tremendous support to the Advisory Council Executive Committee and volun- company s commitment to our Armed Forces has been steadfast. USO has come to teers as an ambassador to help recruit new sponsorships for the Guam USO. We Friends of the USO - $1000 or more per year rely on Agility and greatly values its commitment to USO programs. To the Agility thank Cori and the entire Dewitt team for their kindnesses, encouragement and Andersen Spouses Club team — please know we always appreciate your constant support! contributions that continue to grow in generosity. Navy Catholic Community Today s Realty Atkins Kroll Toyota Docomo Pacific Now in its second year as a Guam USO sponsor, Atkins Kroll Toyota has of- Docomo Pacific now enters its second year as a Bronze Sponsor with the Guam fered new and special ways to support our military families. With their donation USO. Jay Shedd, Anthony Corn, and the entire Docomo Pacific team have provided of $5,000 again this year, the AK Team goes a long way in helping the Guam strong support in various ways since the re-opening of the center, and continue to

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HEAD TABLES Guam Visitors Bureau photographic services for USO’s historic scrapbook Agility Defense & Government Services Horizon Lines, LLC this year! Bank of Hawaii Hyatt Guam Resort & Spa USO Volunteer Tracy Johnson for assisting with reg- Continental Airlines International Group istration this evening. Dewitt Transportation & Storage KwikSPACE Guam USO volunteers Nora Cruikshank and Sherry Gra- GTA Teleguam Marianas Cable Vision ham for their assistance with table décor. Guam Visitors Bureau Matson Navigation – Two Table Sponsor! Matson Navigation Mobil Oil Guam Incorporated Anthony Gain, Sophia Chu, Patrick Verove, Madel Cosico, Rebecca Manual, Hermann Grossbichler and Pacific Daily News (Exxon/Mobil) the entire Hyatt Regency Guam team for their tire- Navy League Guam less efforts, phenomenal creativity, kindnesses and Pacific Islands Club financial support of this evening’s event. AECOM/Earth Tech Science Application International The Pacific Daily News team for crunching on Andersen Civilian Council Corporation USO’s deadlines and your steadfast patience while ASC Trust Corporation Seabridge/ Cabras Tug so doing! Bank of Guam Shell Guam/IT&E Lou Sanchez for your tireless efforts with freight Black Construction Sodexo and décor. Carlsmith Ball LLC Triple J Enterprises The Guam USO Executive Committee for your Core Tech leadership and outreach in planning this wonderful Deloitte Touche The Guam USO deeply thanks each corporate table event. Dr.Thomas Shieh sponsor this evening.Your generous support has helped raise more than $25,000 for the Guam USO. Judy Decker, Andrea Curtis and Vic Tano of the DZSP 21 Your gracious contribution also allowed more than USO Staff for long hours and commitment. First Hawaiian Bank 150 military personnel to join the festivities this Global Food Services LLC. dba evening. To any one of the many kind and generous people who have helped with this evening whose name we GFS GROUP Special thanks to special sponsorships from Chugach may have inadvertently missed – please receive this GTA Teleguam – Two Table Sponsor! Alaska Corporation, Kloppenburg Enterprises, Lone special thanks to you for your gift of time and Guam Naval Officers Spouses Connection Star, and John Robert Powers. resources.

Guam Premier Outlets We also extend special thanks to: Guam Shipyard USO Volunteer Julie Paxton for volunteering her

corporate table sponsors Jehiel Madrelino is s a 17 year old Michelle Blas is no stranger Jeff Canning is a “geographical senior at Southern High School. to the craft of theater. Born bachelor” stationed aboard His vocal and acting talents led and raised on Guam, she the USS Frank Cable as a him to be cast as the lead in 6 has served the craft in the First Class Petty Officer. He GATE Theaterproductions such capacity as a Producer, Di- is extremely active with com- as “FAME,”“High School Musical rector, Actor, Stage Manager, munity support and USO vol- 2,” and “Hairspray”. He enjoys Set, Light and Makeup De- unteerism.. Jeff’s leadership is free lance acting, singing and signer for productions on a mainstay at the USO on dancing. and off island. Michelle re- weekends and for the popular ceived her BA in Theater new “Movies In The Park” from the University of program.Tonight he plays the Guam and an MFA in The- role of First Sergeant. Reed Meyer is a 14 year old ater from the University of Houston. Currently she is freshman at St John’s School in balancing the work of a full-time mom and an adjunct Tumon. In addition to music he Professor at UOG. It is her dream to establish a pro- We also extend special thanks to: enjoys sports and plays soccer, fessional theater company on Guam and encourage Our Robin Williams imper- basketball and volleyball for St support of a local theater. sonator, Mr. Michael Clayton, John’s. He has a number of songs who voyaged to Guam de- posted at babulous.com/reed- Heather Makalani Manley has spite personal tragedy and a meyerguam and appears tonight performied since the age of very tight performance sched- courtesy of John Robert Powers. three and is currently attends ule. For your commitment and UOG. She will soon move to to enthusiasm, we thank you, Los Angeles to pursue her Michael. As you will see, John Ozobia is also a dedicated dreams of becoming a pro- Michael is the "splitting image" of Robin Williams in USO volunteer stationed fessional singer and actress. In both appearance and in personality and has won a aboard the USS Frank Cable. A high school Heather played host of look-alike contests. As one of the widely recog- native of Nigeria, John moved to lead roles in Footloose, Aida, nized entertainers in the world, the “real” Robin California with his parents as a and High School Musical In Williams is a selfless volunteer for many USO shows in teen where he worked prior to January 2010 she won several Southwest Asia. joining the US Navy.Tonight he awards at the International provides the island rhythms on Presentation Of Performers in Los Angeles including his bongo drums — a familiar Dancer of the Year, She hopes to one day give back sound for guests at the Guam to Guam, and appears tonight courtesy of John USO! Robert Powers. JB’s Ukulele Hut is Guam’s first-and-only Over two million men and women of all ages are graduates of ukulele store, established December 15, 2006. John Robert Powers including legends Lauren Bacall, Lucille Ball, It was founded by Jeffrey “JB” Borja, a former Henry Fonda, Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Jacqueline Kennedy active duty U.S. Navy Officer who is currently a Onassis, Diana Ross and Raquel Welch. Under the leadership of Commander (O-5) in the Navy Reserve. The Ms. Belta Perez, JRP Guam continues to graduate accomplished mission of JB’s Ukulele Hut is “to promote a artists from its local studio including Heather Makalani Manley fun, positive, and DRUG-FREE islan culture” and Reed Meyer who are performing this evening JRP artists and the company is involved in many commu- have generously donated their time to perform for more than nity outreaches including local school ukulele 1,000 troops and their families at the Guam USO over the clinics, programs with the Juvenile Drug Court, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! and music therapy for recovering substance abuse addicts with the Department of Mental Health. Performing tonight from JB’s Ukelele Hut are (L-R) Dayvin Senior Airman Anthony Friday is one of the longest serving vol- Rillera, Nathaniel Santos, Audrey Santos, JB Borja, Drennan Rillera and unteers at the Guam USO with more than four years of serv- Kaitlyn Jojo Aguon. ice. In addition to his active duty career with the 36th Security Forces Sauadron, Friday volunteered at USO in many ways in- Inetnon Gef Pa’go, or “beautiful gathering” in an- cluding construction, clearing of debris and volume stocking, cient Chamorro, is an award-winning cultural meeting and greeting at the front desk, provision of free tax dance program whose mission is to promote assistance for more than 100 families, late night security awareness and pride in Chamorro heritage watches, development of the USO hiking program, and much through youth interaction with traditional mas- more.Tonight he serves as stage manager and actor as he has ter artists, community presentations, and cultural for the past two Gala Salutes. The Guam USO family will miss exchange. Membership in the group starts in the Friday as he moves to his next assignment in Turkey. middle school, where students undergo exten- sive cultural arts and dance training in order to Ro Herring came to Guam two years ago and has since become be selected as part of the school’s performing a well known jazz entertainer on the island. Her musical roots group, Inetnon Natibu.The groups have per- stem from church choirs and ensembles in her hometown of formed at many community events, hotels, and Hampton Roads,Virginia. She began her jazz career several years other major tourism promotions for Guam throughout the island. The ago while stationed in the Middle East after an opportunity as a group has traveled and showcased Guam’s culture in places such as guest vocalist catapulted her to the featured artist in the group. Saipan,Tinian, Australia, Japan, and most recently Hawai’i under the lead- Since coming to Guam she has performed at Red, Sheraton, ership of Vince Reyes. House of Brutus, Roys,Top Of The Reef and Manhatten and re- cently completed her CD release titled “This Is Ro.” After per- forming at last year’s USO Gala, Ro volunteered her many talents to serve as director this evening’s performances.

Maria Abante Art Cornelius Elyssa Gooding David Kilpela Oscar Nunez Jennifer Sardoma Joe Alexander Michael Cox Sherry Graham Karianne Kilpela Craig Oard Michelle Sardoma Jinn Alinsunurin Nora Cruikshank Mark Gustillo Janeviola Kithome Julian Ongaro Matthew Sargent Michael Anthony Elias Cruz Lindsey Hagerman Patrick Kohr Isabel Orozco Shawn Sasayama Kazu Asoshina Danielle Cruz-Messec Stephanie Hamby Hyeyoung Kong Katrina Orozco Paul Shughart Geri Balbastro Dale Decker Wanda Hamilton Edelyne Laguerre Rich Ortloff* Brandon Shurn Cyndi Baldwin Maria Diaz Ronald Hardarger Daniel Lamb Jon Ozobia Pamela Shurn John Ballesta Joe Curtis Jovan Harper Doris Lambinicio Marie Page Susan Siguenza William Barrett Rose Dant* Gloria Harris Yvonne Lane Brandon Pandes Joaline And Mark Smith Angela Baza Tiffany Davis Phil Harrison Phil Leon Guerrero Sharon Pante Lou Smith Christina-Aleen Benavente Jeffrey Day Sara Hawley Laurel Levy Soojin Park Michelle Smith Jennifer Bennett Beth Deausen Angela Hayes Emonie Lewis John Paulus Morgan Smith Coralee Benson Ricardo Deausen Anthony Hayes Leigh Lewis Julie Paxton James Smythe Wayne Benson Kelly Dipierro Marchell Herreros Aime Lykins Bashanda Peay Beckie Sterlitz Shawn Bentley Alvin Donato Kelvin Holloway Gary Mandapat Tracy Perez-Santos Maria Swain Jennifer Berry Dave Ehlers Amy & Emily Hoyle Shelah Mandapat Laura Peters Jon Taladoc Margaret Blas David Ellsworth Jeffreyginea Ifamilik Marie Martin Kim Powell Dionisio Tanedo Phuong Bosque Carlos Exconde Verginia Ifamilik Rick Martin Ariane Primacio Karyn Tomaneng Audrey Brownfield Andreas Fiedler Andrew Indalecio Kristi Mchenry Clifford Pugh Teejay Torres Ashley Cabrera Cristin Fields Jesse Izdepski Dino Montesi Denise Quiambao Kelly Townie Andres Calvo Jenifer Fisher Tykeshia Jackson Christopher Morandarte Jose Quinones Raul Trujillo Angela Camacho Christopher Flores Christopher Johns Jaimie Morgan Summer Raborn Trina Ula Julie Camacho Ashley Foust Charles Johnson Justin Morris Tina Richardson Lorraine Unpingco Jeffrey Canning Anthony Friday Melissa Johnson Barbara Moyer Roseann Robles Natasha Villagomez Tammy Castro Raymond Gallego Tabatha Johnson Ryan Mummert John Ruane David Villa-Real Stephen Cendana Gianna Galvez Tracy Johnson Derrick Mydell Monicarubio Jie Wang Andre Cervantes Angel Gamboa Kenyadajoiner Lester Neipert Jennifer Rydzik Trish Warren Rahim Charles Christy Gay Tonya Jones Noemie Neipiert Remy Sablan Shadrick Williams Sung Cho Hanna Gim Dennis Julian Keith Nixon Joan Sala Neville Willoughby

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