RED CROSS DONOR
The team at Bridge Capital LLC has consistently been supporting the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross NMI Chapter. “For more than 10 year Bridge Capital has provided financial assistance that has empowered the Red Cross in the CNMI to fulfill its humanitarian mission,” said John Hirsh, executive director of the Red Cross. “We are proud of our partnership with John Baldwin and Shawn Scott and are grateful to everyone at Bridge Capital for their generous support.” In picture are Red Cross staff and volunteers along with Business Development Manager Joe Guerrero, VP/COO Jody Jordahl, president Shawn Scot, and executive assistant Irene Hull. (Contributed Photo)
RED CROSS DONOR
The team at Bridge Capital LLC has consistently been supporting the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross NMI Chapter. “For more than 10 year Bridge Capital has provided financial assistance that has empowered the Red Cross in the CNMI to fulfill its humanitarian mission,” said John Hirsh, executive director of the Red Cross. “We are proud of our partnership with John Baldwin and Shawn Scott and are grateful to everyone at Bridge Capital for their generous support.” In picture are Red Cross staff and volunteers along with Business Development Manager Joe Guerrero, VP/COO Jody Jordahl, president Shawn Scot, and executive assistant Irene Hull. (Contributed Photo)
SPEECH COMPETITION WINNERS
Carolinian Affairs executive assistant John Tagabuel poses with the first place winner of the Carolinian speech division grades 3-5 Kenneth Kapileo from Kagman Elementary School. (Erwin Encinares)
SPEECH COMPETITION WINNERS
First place winner for the Carolinian speech division grades 6-9 Neifesman Saito from San Antonio poses with Carolinian Affairs executive assistant John Tagabuel. (Erwin Encinares)
SPEECH COMPETITION WINNERS
From left, Carolinian Affairs executive assistant John Tagabuel, first place winner in the Chamorro speech division grades 6-9 Seiji Gonzales, second placer Victoria Dela Cruz, and third placer Francisco Atalig. (Erwin Encinares)
SPEECH COMPETITION WINNERS
From left, Carolinian Affairs executive assistant John Tagabuel, first place winner in the Chamorro speech division grades 10-12 Genzo Gonzales, second placer Trinie Lizama, and third placer Elden Maratita. (Erwin Encinares)
DONATIONS
Liberty Plaza and Joeten Enterprises, through the Athlete’s Foot, donates items to the school’s physical education program. The Athlete’s Foot donated water shoes for elementary kids, while Liberty Plaza donated a Baggo playset. On hand to receive the donations were elementary level students, PE teacher Francis San Nicolas, Athletic director John Blanco, and school principal Frances Taimanao. (Contributed Photo)
UNITY DAY
The signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, Unite Against Bullying has been recognized in the United States since 2011. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or display orange to show support for students who have been bullied. Photo shows Hopwood Middle School students participating in Unity Day by wearing orange.
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LEADERSHIP TRANSITION CLASS
McDonald’s recently conducted a two-day Leadership Transition Class for all their managers to update their skills and help them effectively transition into their role as leaders within the restaurant. The class was conducted by the McDonald’s Corp. Regional Training Lead from Honolulu Hawaii at Pacific Islands Club’s Napu Room. Standing from left, Jocelyn R. Asistores, Julieta Jones, Ruthzel Perez, Rowena Ulu, Mable Ayuyu, Jamie Rose Bartolome, Carihna Solomon, president/owner Jose C. Ayuyu, Angelica Darlucio, Christine Vecina, Gisel Achas, Justice Andon, Kisina Hossain and owner/operator Marcia E. Ayuyu. Front row, from left, Manolito Corpuz, Narlou Achas, Michael Morales, Donivan Mendiola, Joseph Achas, and Sergio Achas. (Contributed Photo)
BRIDGE CAPITAL STEPS UP
Bridge Capital, LLC donates $1,000 to the Northern Marianas Humanities Council in support of its 25th anniversary fundraiser dinner gala. Pictured from left are Dr. Brady Hammond, council vice chair; Jody Jordahl, Bridge Capital vice president and chief operating officer; Frankie M. Eliptico, council board chair; and Joe Guerrero, Bridge Capital business development officer. Tickets for the dinner gala are still available. Contact council staff at 235-4785 to reserve yours today. (Contributed Photo)
NMC SCHOLARS
From left, Marchie F. Fernandez, NMC student and scholarship recipient; Roy Luie A. Alegre, NMC student and scholarship recipient; Maureen N. Maratita, publisher, Glimpses Publications and member, Businesswoman of the Year committee; Jasmine P. Che, NMC student and scholarship recipient; Vicorylie A. Quijano, NMC student and scholarship recipient; Carmen Fernandez, president, NMC; Wendi S. Herring, general manager, Asia Pacific Hotels Inc. which does business as Kanoa Resort Saipan, and 2016 Businesswoman of the Year nominee; Victoria B. Concepcion, assistant vice president; and Rita C. Agulto, personal banker, both with First Hawaiian Bank. (Contributed Photo)
READ ALOUD
First lady Diann Torres kicks off her read aloud program at San Vicente Elementary School on Oct. 27. She aims to conduct regular school visits and share storybooks with children as her way of encouraging reading. In this photo, she shares a storybook titled Creeping Carrots authored by Aaron Reynolds with teacher Alex Mercado’s third grade class as her way to usher in the Halloween festivities. (Contributed Photo)
READ ALOUD
First lady Diann Torres has her picture taken with students from teacher Alex Mercado’s third grade class at San Vicente Elementary School. (Contributed Photo)
APPRECIATION PARTY
Imperial Pacific International’s chief operating officer Yiu Ling Kwong and executive vice president for gaming operations Henry Cheang Ka Hou pose alongside Sen. Sixto Igisomar and Reps. Angel Demapan, George Camacho, and John Paul Sablan before last Saturday evening’s presentation of a twin legislative resolutions honoring IPI’s Corporate Social Responsibility team. It was held during employee appreciation party to the CNMI largest private sector employer. (Contributed Photo)
