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Talofa and Happy New Year!
Please come out and support the SAMOA
Team at the USA SEVENS TOURNAMENT 2008 right here in beautiful San
Diego on February 9 & 10 at Petco Park! This is an exciting
event to support the Pacific Island Rugby Teams (Australia, Fiji,
New Zealand) and of course, our personal favorite…. MANU SAMOA! Check out the website at www.USASevens.com. Soifua,
Kiki Sotoa Solia |
Ken Niumatalolo Named Head Football Coach At The Naval Academy 12/8/2007 ANNAPOLIS, Md.-Longtime Navy assistant head coach Ken Niumatalolo has been promoted to head football coach at the Naval Academy it was announced Saturday by Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. Niumatalolo, age 42, is the 38th head football coach in Naval Academy history and is believed to be the first Polynesian head coach in NCAA history. "I have observed our program over the past six years and I attribute a large part of our success to the invaluable role Ken has played as the assistant head coach," said Gladchuk. "A consummate professional and unquestioned role model for our players, he has led on many fronts with impeccable loyalty and character. Ken brings us quality continuity with the highest level of expertise in the triple option. Our staff is extremely excited about the promotion and are anxious to support our new head coach in a manner that will continue to reinforce our "Expect to Win" attitude at Navy." "It's an honor and a privilege to be named head football coach at the Naval Academy," said Niumatalolo. "I would like to thank Adm. Fowler and Mr. Gladchuk for supporting me and I am excited about the future of the Navy football program. I am in the process of putting together a coaching staff that will give us a every opportunity to continue the winning tradition at the Naval Academy." Niumatalolo has had two coaching stints at the Naval Academy for a combined 10 seasons, including the last six where he has served as assistant head coach and offensive line coach. Niumatalolo has been an integral part of a staff that has brought the Midshipmen back into the national spotlight with a 43-19 (.689) record over the last five years and has helped lead Navy to a school-record five-straight bowl games and five-consecutive Commander-In-Chief's Trophies. Niumatalolo's work with the offense has helped the Mids lead the nation in rushing in four of the last five years, including each of the past three seasons, a first in NCAA history. Navy is averaging a school-record 351.5 yards per game on the ground entering the Mids Dec. 20 Poinsettia Bowl game against Utah. In 2006, Navy averaged a then school-record 327.0 yards per contest. One Of Niumatalolo's pupils, Antron Harper, was named to the ESPN.Com All-Bowl Team for the second-straight year as the Mids played in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Boston College. In 2005, Niumatalolo helped develop an offensive line that, despite having just one returning starter, paved the way for the nation's best rushing offense (318.7 yards per contest) as Navy went to a bowl game for a third-straight year, won a second-straight bowl game and won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. In 2004, Niumatalolo's efforts helped an offensive line that was hampered By injuries all year to perform well enough for the Midshipmen to finish third in the country in rushing (289.5), win a school-record tying 10 games (the most wins since 1905), go to back-to-back bowl games for the second time in school history, win the Emerald Bowl and win the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. Navy's offensive line was instrumental in the NCAA-record 26-play, 94-yard, 14:26 epic drive in the 2004 Emerald Bowl. Offensive guard August Roitsch was named to the Sports Illustrated All-Bowl Team, while the entire starting offensive line was selected to the College Football News All-Bowl Team. In 2003, despite a lack of experience up front, the Mids led the nation in rushing (323.2 yards per contest) and set seven school records as Navy went 8-5, won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and earned a berth in the Houston Bowl. In 2002, the Navy offensive line helped the Mids to the third-best rushing average in the country (270.75). Niumatalolo was also an assistant at Navy from 1995-98, serving as the offensive coordinator in 1997 and 1998. As the offensive coordinator, Niumatalolo tutored Chris McCoy, who set the then-NCAA record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a season with 20 in 1997 and became just the 10th player in NCAA history to rush for more than 1,000 yards and pass for more than 1,000 yards in the same season. In addition, Navy finished among the nation's top five in rushing his last-two years and broke 38 school offensive records during his tenure. Niumatalolo coached at UNLV for three seasons (1999-01) where he Coordinated the option game for the Rebels and called the plays. He also worked with the kickoff return unit and under his guidance, UNLV ranked sixth in the nation in kickoff returns in 2001 and finished second in 1999. A 1989 graduate of Hawai'i, Niumatalolo lettered three years as a quarterback and led the Rainbows to their first postseason bowl appearance in 1989. He was hired as a full-time assistant by his alma mater in 1992 and spent three seasons coaching on the offensive side of the ball. A native of Laie', Hawai'i, Niumatalolo and his wife, Barbara, have three children, Alexcia (17), who attends Maryland and is a freshman on the women's lacrosse team, Va'a (14) and Ali'i (8). |
UPCOMING EVENTS CITY OF OCEANSIDE “YOUTH” EXPO – May 12, 2007 – It’s FREE!!
When: Saturday, May 12, 2007 http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/Datarelation.aspx?Content=108 Attention Youth of Samoa!!! The Samoan Community Council is seeking Youth Leaders in the Samoan community to launch a new program called “Samoan Leaders of the Future.” This project is to provide opportunities for young leaders of today to prepare for strong leadership of tomorrow. This program will include mentoring, seminars, workshops, and more… If you are interested or know someone who is, please attend the first Leadership meeting this May 9th, 2007 at 7:00pm. (Market Creek Plaza, Rm. 401). Light dinner will be provided. For more information, please contact Kiki at 619-888-1037 or email: samoancommunitycouncil@yahoo.com. The first project, the “Samoan Leaders of the Future” will be challenged to coordinate the SCCSD booth at the Oceanside “Youth” Expo this Saturday. Don’t miss out on this exciting and growing experience!!! AM. SAMOA FLAG DAY 2007 – “Preparing Our Youth for the Future”
This you have got to see!!! Soifua.
Kiki
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UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS!!!! |
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Saturday April 28, 2007 A.I.G.A. FOUNDATIONPresents2007 High School Football CombineClass of 2008 & Class of 2009
When:
April 28, 2007 Participation Fee: $ 5 Athletes pre-register on-line: www.theaigafoundation.org
SPECIAL GUEST
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Saturday, May 12, 2007 (Free transportation provided from San Diego and Oceanside) Gridiron-Samoan Athletes: The Manumaleuna Family, Big John Foundation will sponsor the 1st. Orange County Football Clinic. Former NFL of Kansas City Chiefs LB, Frank Manumaleuna will be the Head Leader of this Football Clinic and point of contact. His son active NFL San Diego Chargers TE, #86 Brandon Manumaleuna, one of the tactic weapons success of the uprising AFC 2006-West Division Champions San Diego Chargers, and other NFL Players, College Coaches and Gridiron-Samoan Athletes will be assisting this clinic.
When: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Betty Faasamala
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Interested in a night
of LIVE Hip Hop, R&B, Funk -- and Reggae!?
Join
Natusol,
and power house Polynesian artists,
Gary King
and
Kontiki,
as they open the show for Afatia
Thompson and the Tihati Dancers at the Vault 350 in Long Beach,
CA.
www.afatia.com
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On behalf of the Samoan Community Council of San Diego, WE THANK YOU for your support in the 2nd Annual Christmas Toy Drive. We delivered toys and gift cards to 11 families this year, totally up to 50 children. What a blessing to share the spirit of Christmas through the love and generosity of those who supported. Special thanks to all of the Elves (you know who you are) who sat in the cold during each drive, for delivery toys on Christmas weekend and for all of your hard work. Thank you to our friends at AllState Insurance for your support. And thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and support… ****~~~~****~~~~****~~~~****~~~~****~~~~****~~~~****~~~~ AWESOME JOB VOLUNTEERS at the St. Vincent De Paul ~ serving the homeless at Father Joe’s Village on Christmas morning and the Morning after Christmas. Thank you for giving up a little of your time away from family, for those in need. It was a lot of fun and what a blessing… you all did such a wonderful job!!! Father Joe wants us back again next year. Hooray!!! Coordinator Sina Fiame ~ You Rock!!!
Our Santa
Hats off to you Volunteers:
Team Captain:
Team:
Day after Christmas - Tuesday Dec. 26,
2006
Team Captain:
Team: “And the greatest gift of all….is LOVE” It was a great and fun 2006 for the Samoan Community Council. We look forward to more exciting projects, fundraisers and events in 2007. Thank you all for allowing us serve you… from all of us at the Samoan Community Council of San Diego… HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Mission Statement: The Samoan Community Council of San Diego is a 501(c) (3), Non-Profit Organization created to preserve, uphold and promote the cultural heritage of Samoans; as well as, to serve, strengthen and unite the community through education, civic involvement and strong committed leadership. Fa’afetai ma le fa’aaloalo tele,
Kiki Sotoa-Solia |
Happy Holidays ~ Hope this email finds you all in good health and spirits. Tomorrow begins the last month of the year as we will celebrate the birth Jesus Christ. With God’s grace and love, He GAVE his only son to this world so that we may have the gift of everlasting life. Although, we can never match this ultimate gift that God has given us, we can still honor the spirit of giving by offering the gift of love to another. The Samoan Community Council of San Diego is proud to announce our 2nd Annual SCCSD TOY DRIVE – 2006. This toy drive will enable the SCCSD to give toys to our children in the Samoan Community residing in the San Diego county (includes San Diego and Oceanside). With the love and support of many last Christmas, the SCCSD collected enough toys to give to 10 Samoan families (5 families in Oceanside and 5 families in San Diego) along with a big box of toys given to a local Samoan Church. Not only was the Toy Drive a great success it was a true blessing. This year’s 2006 Toy Drive, we hope to double, even triple the families who will receive the gifts/toys this Christmas. With your support, we can make it happen. If you wish to give a toy or few, please drop off new and unwrapped toys (for ages 0 to 12 years old) at the designated locations: Samoan Community Council Toy Drive ~
Drop off - Northgate Market Parking Lot ( 43rd
Street)
Wednesday 12/13 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Drop off - Madison Square Shopping Center
Parking Lot
(Clairemont Mesa Blvd.)
Thursday 12/14 6:30pm – 8:00pm *If you know of any Samoan families who could use the toys/gifts, please submit names and addresses. This information will remain confidential. Look for the Samoan Community Council Banner and SCCSD representatives. For more information, please contact Leina Siaumau @ 619-723-5088 or Joseph Taumua @ 619-527-4941. Please help make a difference for our Samoan families and children who can use the gifts. * New un-wrapped toys for children up to 12 years old. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ST. VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE – Serving at Christmas time Last Christmas, the SCCSD coordinated volunteers to serve meals at the St. Vincent De Paul Shelter, a shelter that helps people replace a sense of despair with a sense of dignity and hope. This project not only turned out to be fun, it was a rewarding and humbling experience. Our volunteers ended up singing carols in Samoan and English to the people during their meals. The SCCSD wants to make this a tradition and would love to have YOU join us in the spirit of giving. See info below… Hello All! The Christmas season is fast approaching and it is the time to give. And the best gift that a person can give is the gift of time to help out the less fortunate. Once again, the Samoan Community Council of San Diego will be volunteering for St. Vincent De Paul this Christmas season. The meals will be served at the St. Vincent De Paul Center located in downtown San Diego. If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. We only need 10 people per day, so act fast. When you email/call me, please let me know which day you are available to work on. The age limit is 9yrs old. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you and God bless. Volunteer Days
Christmas day (Dec. 25th) - 7am - 10am For more information, please send your emails to samoancommunitycouncil@yahoo.com or check out the web at: www.samoancommunitycouncil.org. If you want to post articles about your students in the “Update Corner” of the website, please email the Samoan Council or feel free to contact any of the SCCSD Executive Team Members. Mission Statement: The Samoan Community Council of San Diego is a 501(c) (3), Non-Profit Organization created to preserve, uphold and promote the cultural heritage of Samoans; as well as, to serve, strengthen and unite the community through education, civic involvement and strong committed leadership. Fa’afetai ma ava tele,
Kiki Sotoa Solia
www.samoancommunitycouncil.org |
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Nora Poumele [mailto:teinepese@yahoo.com] Praise the Lord Saints! Just wanting to pass on some information about a group that will be here at Word of Life Worship Center this Sunday (10/29) morning. They are from Seattle Washington, Christian Faith Center w/Pastor Casey Treat: Eddie Hunt, samoan brother, is the director of the group and he is so blessed to have this opportunity to come out to San Diego - I know everybody has there services to attend - But if ya'll can work it out to come out and support these brother's, it would be a blessing. Address: Word of Life Worship Center - 2701 Via Orange Way Spring Valley, CA 91979 - Office # 619.660.8600 - Dora's ext. 301 - My ext. 312 or my cell # 619.212.3722 Please pass this info on. Thank you and God Bless! In His Service - Nora F. Poumele |
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Kiki Tiumalu
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 4:08 PM Talofa lava, As many of you may have read in my previous email, I sent out some information about the Commission representing the American Samoa Government (ASG) coming to the United States, targeting cities that are concentrated with a large population of Samoans. The ASG has extended a courtesy to the San Diego and Oceanside Samoan communities to provide their input and comments in regards to the current relationship between the ASG and the United States Government (USG) for a study they are conducting. This study with the Samoan communities is vital to the future of Samoa. This is not a specific church or community organization matter, this is notice to bring any and all of our Samoan people (parents/elders and young adults) together to have dialogue with the Am. Samoan Governor appointed commission. The commission was originally scheduled to be here on the week of August 26, 2006, however, the trip was delayed for a few weeks and they are finally confirmed to arrive into San Diego this Friday 9/15. The Samoan Community Council of San Diego (SCCSD) is the point of contact for the Commission in coordinating the meetings (forums) for San Diego and Oceanside. Upon their departure, the next destination will be Carson, CA. Attached is the current schedule for the meetings.
Oceanside meeting with the Commission:
Date: Monday, Sept.18, 2006
San Diego meeting with the Commission:
Future Political Status Studay Commission website: http://www.asg-gov.net/fpssc/index Attached is the list of commissioners who will conduct the study. Please accept our apologies for the very short notice, schedule confirmation was beyond our control. Please pass the information along… For more information, please contact Kiki Sotoa-Solia at 619-888-1037, email: samoancommunitycouncil@yahoo.com. If you are interested in being a part of the working team to facilitate the Commission’s trip, please join us at the Samoan Council Meeting tonight at 7:00pm, Teen Center at the Market Creek Plaza. We will be working on the Commission’s itinerary during their stay in San Diego/Oceanside. Fa’afetai ma le ava tele,
Kiki Sotoa
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From:
Kiki Tiumalu [mailto:KikiT@PETCO.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 15,
2006 11:05 AM ATTENTION!!! ****SAMOAN DELEGATES COME TO SAN DIEGO****
The San Diego
Samoan Community Council is excited to inform you that a
delegation of eleven dignitaries from the Future Political
Status Study Commission of Samoa will be in
The American Samoa Government has extended the courtesy to our Samoan people who reside in the United States, to provide their input and comments in regards to the current relationship between the American Samoan Government and the United States Government. The commission is targeting cities and states (areas) where it is mostly concentrated with the Samoan population. Therefore, the Commission has requested to provide such a Forum in San Diego County (which includes Oceanside). YOUR voice and input can make a difference on the impact of the current status for our people and families back home. This is a forum you do not want to miss.
The SCCSD hopes
that our Samoan people in San Diego and Oceanside will take
upon themselves the duty of participating in such an
important milestone for our homeland. It is imperative that
a large number of our Samoan people respond to this request
so that the delegation will feel our commitment to the cause
of benefiting
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"Kiki Tiumalu" Talofa lava, Exciting and colorful events coming up... Saturday, July 22nd - Arts & Culture Fest at Market Creek Plaza. SCCSD will be selling Samoan plates and A Tahitian workshop will be taking place by Taupou Polynesian Dance Troupe...and more...FUN FOR THE FAMILY!!! IT'S FREE!!! DON'T MISS OUT!!! Saturday, July 22nd - If you are not at the Arts & Culture Fest, check out: The Southern California's FIRE EXPO 2006 is coming to town on July 22. FREE Summertime Fun for the Entire Family. This daylong event will be held from 11 am to 5pm at Qualcomm Stadium. The admission is free. Families can enjoy fire engine rides, live firefighting demonstrations, emergency vehicle tours, a fire and burn prevention education pavilion, tons of free give-aways, a kiddie karnival, food, live music, fabulous opportunity drawing prizes and much more. At 1pm, nearly 100 fire trucks and engines will line up for the remarkable Arrival Ceremonies at section J of the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot. All proceeds from this 16th annual event benefit the Burn Institute. For more information about the Modern Postcard Fire Expo 2006, contact Erika Sumner at 858-541-2277, ext 20 or esumner@burninstitute.org mailto:esumner@burninstitute.org> , or visit the Burn Institute online at www.burinstitute.org <http://www.burinstitute.org> Tuesday, July 25 - Check out San Diego Channel Fox 6 - Lifestyles Segment - "KEEPING THE POLYNESIAN CULTURE ALIVE" at 8:00am. LAST CALL FOR SCCSD Dance Practice - We are still having dance practices for SCCSD dancers to perform at the Pacific Islander Festival (PIFA) on September 23rd & 24th this year. The deadline for dancers to sign up will be Saturday, July 22, 2006. We currently have 60+ dancers signed up and are very excited for another great performance this year. Hurry!! you don't want your children to miss out on learning some culture!!! TAUSALA (Taupou Competition) - AUGUST 19TH - Please join us as we find out who will be the first Tausala to represent San Diego County! This will be a full day event, free admission with great entertainment and great food throughout the day. The event will begin at 12:00noon, Tausala Pageant will begin at 2:00pm (see attached flyer for more information). |
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everyone, Please come and join us this Saturday at Market Creek Plaza. This is a free event and will be lots of fun. Forward this e-mail to all your friends. Have a blessed day. Lefaua Leilua |
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Betty Fa'asamala [mailto:Betty.Faasamala@brandes.com]
See our pictures and video of the 2006 Territory of American Samoa Sister City Softball Tournament http://www.islandpix.org/Photo_MLK1.html Pictures of tournament http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emVmf-VF1lE Video highlights of tournament |
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| From: lefaua leilua (Monday, June 12, 2006) Talofa Lava, I am writing to you all as leaders of your individual organizations for some help and advice. I have been put in charge with coming up with a design for the Samoan Tapestry down at Market Creek Plaza. I know of maybe one or two artists in our Samoan community but I need to get a wider variety and I know you all know alot of people. I want to hold a meeting where our community could come together to discuss a pattern or design that would describe or represent our heritage and our culture. This design or pattern would be built into the ground at Market Creek Plaza and would always be there for generations to come and see and be proud of. Please forward any names of artists you might know of and then we can set a meeting date. Thank you all in advance for your cooperation. In Christ, Lefaua Leilua (email me at) lefaualeilua2004@yahoo.com |
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| Scia Maumausolo new softball coach at
Palomar College (Wednesday, May 24, 2006) by Kristina Crawley Two-year assistant Scia Maumausolo will take over as head coach. The 2006 Comets earned their 21st consecutive Pacific Coast Conference championship and went undefeated in the PCC for the second year in a row. Read article |
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The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific
Islanders in San Diego County Data compiled from 2000 census by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center Read PDF article |
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