We would love to see you and so appreciate your spreading the word about this wonderful and meaningful program. All our thanks!

 

 

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 5:30 p.m.

The Manzanar Fishing Club

Film Preview and Discussion

Free Event at the California Historical Society, 678 Mission Street, San Francisco

 

Join us for a special preview of the film, The Manzanar Fishing Club. The Manzanar Fishing Club is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the WWII internment of Japanese Americans from a unique perspective: through the eyes of those who defied the armed guards, barbed wire and searchlights to fish for trout in the surrounding waters of the Eastern Sierra. By emphasizing the evacuees' personal stories this film goes beyond the confinement itself, and instead shows how a courageous few were able to take back a bit of dignity and freedom through the simple act of fishing.  After a screening of the first chapter of the film, a panel discussion will follow. Screenwriter/producer Richard Imamura will be joined by Mas Okui, an internee fisherman whose experiences are discussed in the film, and local historian and author Stan Yogi.  Please RSVP to 415.357.1848, ext. 229 or rsvp@calhist.org.

 

 


Anthea M. Hartig, Ph.D.
Executive Director
California Historical Society
678 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
w: 415.357.1848 ext 211
m: 909.262.6829
www.californiahistoricalsociety

News Release

Release: October 17, 2011

Contact: Joe Quinata, Chief Program Officer

Guam Preservation Trust

Tel: (671) 472-9439/40

Email: jqpreservation@guam.net

 

Guam Preservation Trust Receives National Award

 

Guam Preservation Trust, October 17, 2011 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected the Guam Preservation Trust to receive the 2011 Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence. Established in 1994, the special Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence is part of the National Preservation Awards program and recognizes a nonprofit organization, large or small, that has demonstrated sustained and superlative achievement in historic preservation and has accomplished the following goals:

 

·         Achieved outstanding success in historic preservation over a sustained period of time;

 

·         Broadly and effectively communicated the value of historic preservation to its constituents;

 

·         Exhibited leadership in issues of importance to historic preservation;

 

·         Demonstrated integrity in its dealings, including financial management;

 

·         Made appropriate efforts to be inclusive in the composition of its board, staff, membership, and programs.

 

"While each is unique, this year's outstanding award winners all reflect the importance of protecting what is special and irreplaceable," said Stephanie Meeks, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "The dedication of Guam Preservation Trust to keep the island's 4,000-year history alive is remarkable-even challenging the U.S. military. Their efforts are building a new sense of pride in the island's rich heritage."

 

“This award is very much attributed to the many local, regional, national, and international partners that have assisted the Guam Preservation Trust in every way to advance historic preservation on Guam” said Joe Quinata Chief Program Officer of the Guam Preservation Trust. “We would like to thank the people of Guam for their continued support and we look forward to maintaining our level of excellence as we work with the community to preserve and protect our historic sites and culture.”

 

The Guam Preservation Trust was founded in 1990 upon the need to preserve and protect Guam’s historic sites, culture, and perspectives for the benefit of our people and our future. The foundation of the Guam Preservation Trust was created by the people of Guam through Public Law 20-151. To sustain the Guam Preservation Trust in realizing its mission, the law further mandated all building and land developments on Guam support the efforts of the Guam Preservation Trust in the form of Building Permit Fees. Since its inception in 1990, a total of over $20 million were collected from Building Permit Fees on Guam.

 

Although primarily tasked with restoring historic structures, which are listed in the Guam Register of Historic Places and/or the National Register of Historic Places, the Guam Preservation Trust also funds various types of cultural preservation projects. In collaboration with community partners, the Trust rehabilitated and restored a total of twenty three (23) historic structures that range from pre-World War II homes, churches, a Spanish Fort, and community schools/centers.

 

The Board of Directors consists of 10 members representing 5 fields of expertise: Archaeology, Architecture, Chamorro Culture, History and Planning. There are two members in each field (primary and alternate capacities). Board Members are not appointed to the Trust Board directly, but rather are appointed to the Guam Historic Review Board (which oversees the mandates of the Historic Preservation Act). This unique board arrangement helps prevent any gaps between the roles of the government and the Trust and the efforts to advance historic preservation on Guam. The Trust is managed by a team of four staff that administers theStandards of Success (goals) and Expected Outcomes (objectives) of the Trust.

 

For more specific information, please log-on to www.guampreservationtrust.com or contact the Guam Preservation Trust office at (671) 472-9430/40.

 

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’

Thank You

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Si Yu'os Ma’åse’,

JOE QUINATA

Chief Program Officer

Guam Preservation Trust

Tel: (671) 472-9439/40

Fax: (671) 477-2047

Website:  www.guampreservationtrust.com

Dear Friends,

Please join us this year at the National Preservation Conference in Buffalo, NY from Oct. 19-22.  On Wednesday, October 19th there will be a special luncheon with Asian Pacific Islander Americans who are interested in historic preservation.  This no-host lunch at the Emerson School of Hospitality allows participants an opportunity to explore the local neighborhood in Buffalo while exchanging ideas, resources and action alerts. Come and join community leaders in the APIA historic preservation movement from all over the country.


Event #1: APIHiP Lunch Roundtable
When: Wednesday, October 19
12pm Noon
Where: Emerson School of Hospitality
70 West Chippewa Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 (Just 2 blocks from the Hyatt)
Cost: $10/person

RSVP here by October 13th (or copy and paste the following link http://new.evite.com/services/links/H3BXIOOHA7) Please RSVP to help us order the correct amount of food and prevent waste. 

The next morning from 7-8am, we hope you are available for the Asian Pacific Islander National Historic Preservation Forum Breakfast.  For years, Bill Watanabe of the API Caucus has held this no-host breakfast at the National Preservation Conference.  Learn about the 2010 API Historic Preservation Forum and help plan for the June 2012 gathering in Los Angeles.


Event #2: APIHiP Forum Breakfast
When: Thursday, October 20, 7-8am
Where: please email Bill Watanabe to RSVP and for details
Cost: no-host breakfast
RSVP by emailing BW@LTSC.org.