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REUNION PLAN FOR 2006
DAY ONE
Monday, July 3, 2006

Reunion Begins - Day 1



7:00 am Opening PrayerElia Sooalo



7:30 am BreakfastScrambled eggs, bacon, rice, juice, water, tea, coffee



8:00 to 9:00 Family TimeFree time for all families. Meet, talk, greet, playNo planned events during this one-hour period.



9:00 to 11:00 ClassesAll reunion participants must either sign up for a class or teach a class. No one is to remain idle please.Physical EducationGetting Fit



( 9:00-10:00 )Instructor: Robert Sooalo and Stanley Misioka Location: Camp Site A and BMax class size: No limit Get fit while you're here! Don't wait till you get home! We are just gonna do a little bit of the things that are kinda the basic stuff , then we will tech you things you probably never heard of! So sign up for physical education now! ( Will include sports such as football ,soccer , baseball ,basketball)



Language Classes



1. Introductory Samoan I (10:00 to 11:00)Instructor: TBA



Location: Tree HouseMax class size: 10Class will provide non-Native speakers and novice with basic course in Samoan language, including alphabet, simple words, phrases.



2. Advanced Samoan Language I



(9:00 to 10:00)Instructor: TBA



Location: Under large Mango tree

Max class size: no limit.Class intended for those with basic competency in Samoan language but who desire to learn the chiefly language commonly referred to as the Gagana Faaaloalo. Participants to learn protocol, proverbs, faalupega, and speech making.



Music Classes



3. Introduction to Ukulele I



(9:00 to 10:00) + (10:00 to 11:00)

Instructor: Dean Sooalo

Location: ground floor, Elia and Sami's house

Max class size: 5 per class

Class will provide participants with introductory course on how to play simple songs, melodies, etc., using the ukulele. Participants will learn to strum and to pick.



4. Introduction to Bass Guitar I



(9:00 to 10:00) + (10:00 to 11:00)

Instructor: Geoffry Iose

Location: under tent , Barry and Manu's house

Max class size: 5 per classClass will provide participants with introductory course on how to play simple songs, melodies, etc., using the bass guitar. Participants will learn to play simple bass lines to Motown tunes, other tunes.



Miscellaneous Classes



5. Samoan Sasa and Songs



(9:00 to 10:00)Instructor: TBA





Introduction to Chess

(10:00 to 11:00)

Instructor: Barry SooaloLocation: TBA

Max class size: 6

Class will provide participants with introductory course on how to play chess and how to develop and employ various chess strategies.



6. Lei making

Instructor: TBALocation: TBA

Max class size: 5

Learn how to sew paper leis like Grandma Solomuli used to sew.



7. Traditional Farming Methods and Techniques

(9:00 to 10:00)

Instructor: Elia SooaloLocation: various locations, meet at umala garden

Max class size: 5

Learn about traditional Samoan staple crops such as talo, umala, fai, and ulu. Learn about how to plant, maintain, and harvest these wonderful crops. Participate in planting or caring for some of these staple items.



11:15 LunchShoyu Chicken, rice, juice, water



12:15 - 4:15 Excursions



1. Pokai Bay - swimming



2. Waianae Harbor - tennis



3.Home-Recess



Please sign up with our excursion coordinator, ______________, if you plan on going on either of these excursions. Everyone is encouraged to sign up for one of these excursions, with the exception of those who have been assigned to either a security detail or kitchen detail.



4:30 Family Time



5:30 Family Prayer + DinnerPrayer: Sami Sooalo

Dinner: Spaghetti, bread, toss salad, juice, water, cocoa

Desert: Topai



7:00 to 9:00 Family Talent Show



1. Alex and Lina and family (7:00 to 7:20)



2. Louise, Gino, Gentry, Geoffrey Iose (7:20 to 7:40)



3. Barry, Manu, Dean, Robert Sooalo (7:40 to 8:00)



4. Brad, Karen, Tiare, Orianna, Melia Danby (8:00 to 8:20)



5. Rodney and Joyce Seuga and Family (8:20 to 8:40)



6. Roland and Betty Jo and Family (8:40 to 9:00)





9:00 to 10:00 Free time





10:00 Lights out

 
DAY TWO

Tuesday, July 4, 2006

7:00 am Opening Prayer Elia Sooalo


7:30 am Breakfast Scrambled eggs, bacon, rice, juice, water, tea, coffee


8:00 to 9:00 Family Time. Free time for all families. Meet, talk, greet, play. No planned events during this one-hour period.



9:00 to 2:00 Family Tour around the Island

2:00 to 10:00 Fourth of July celebration begins!

 
DAY THREE

Wednesday, July 5, 2006

7:00 am Opening PrayerElia Sooalo


7:30 am BreakfastScrambled eggs, bacon, rice, juice, water, tea, coffee



8:00 to 9:00 Family Time. Free time for all families. Meet, talk, greet, play. No planned events during this one-hour period.


9:00 to 2:00 Family Field Trip to Ke'ehi Lagoon Park for a day of fun in the sun, also to witness the 5th Annual Samoan Youth Day. Lots of grinds and entertainment!