Message of appreciation<\/strong><\/p>\nTen years ago in Salem, Oregon, on a weekend after a fun softball game, three teams (Salem Trenchers, Portland Tugong, and Washington\u2019s Island Boys) sat and discussed the idea of inviting teams from nearby states to come together for a friendly game of softball. The idea broadened to the importance of unity and keeping our pride and culture alive, such that our children will remember our event(s) and understand that there are more of us out here, and that no matter the distance, our island spirit brings us together.<\/p>\n
The tournament\u2019s been hosted by Oregon (2), Washington (2), Idaho (2), Nevada (1), California (1), and Arizona (1). Through the years, we have witnessed little boys eventually grow to play alongside their father or even our youth becoming daddies. We\u2019ve had many families and friends reunite after years of loss of communication or friendship(s) restored and\/or even newly established. Year after year, the number of attendees has been increasing as the word spread, and the event held up to its reputation as meaningful, fun, festive, and a memorable family event.<\/p>\n
This event however, would not be possible without the hard work of the committee members, the teams and spectators, and equally important, the individuals that supported and contributed one way or another.<\/p>\n
In closing, it is our hope that we will continue to see our children and children\u2019s children carry the bats, bases, and balls to many more fields of gatherings. Si Yu\u2019us Ma\u2019ase yan Olomwaay!<\/p>\n
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
\nChair: Len Wayne Maratita
\nTreasurer: Deena Boyer-Salas
\nSecretary: Yvette Sablan<\/p>\n
SUBCOMMITTEE:
\nFundraising: Chair, Rod Sablan
\nEntertainment\/Planning: Chair, Kelvin Duenas & Co-chair Lief Pangelinan
\nBanquet: Chair, Ruth Quitugua & Co-chair Beck Duenas
\nLogistics: Chair, Marvin Ada
\nMembers (Team Managers): Daniel \u201cJun\u201d Quitugua (Team Ifit)
\nJoe Seman (670Rebels)
\nJay Mundo (Trenchers)<\/p>\n
CONFIRMED TEAMS:
\n1. Maga’lahi-Idaho
\n2. Pac-chain-Idaho
\n3. Isao-Las Vegas
\n4. Figu-Washington
\n5. Machalapun-Washington
\n6. Hustlers-Washington
\n7. Chagi-Aghala-Washington
\n8. Bulacheru Kings-Washington
\n9. Marianas Islander 670-Washington
\n10. Typhoons-California
\n11. Kmmnwlth-California
\n12. Sakudi-California
\n13. Ifit-Portland, Oregon
\n14. 670 Rebels- Portland, Oregon
\n15. Kimason-Portland, Oregon (formerly Team Tugong)
\n16. Trenchers- Salem, Oregon
\n17. Sufa-Saipan
\n18. Marianas Built-Saipan
\n19. Chagi North-Saipan
\n20. Atmarao-Arizona
\n21. Figan-Arizona
\n22. Pinigan-Saipan
\n23. Brothers in Arms-Soldiers (last minute change of name to BIRAK)<\/p>\n
CHAMPS (and Venue):
\n2005: Portland, Tugong (Salem, Oregon)
\n2006: Makpo, Saipan (Enumclaw, Washington)
\n2007: Adai Hao, Idaho (Boise, Idaho)
\n2008: Saolak, Vegas (Vegas, Nevada)
\n2009: Taga, California (Escondido, California)
\n2010: Island Boys, Washington (Kent, Washington)
\n2011: Pac Chain, Boise Idaho (Portland, Oregon)
\n2012: Machalapun (Boise, Idaho)
\n2013: Chamlau (Gilbert, Arizona)
\n2014: Pac-Chain, Boise\t (Portland, Oregon)<\/p>\n
Homerun Derbies
\n2006: Eric Palacios, Team Makpo, Saipan
\n2011: Wilton Ngotel, Kmmnwlth, California
\n2014: Phillip Manalo, Hustlers, Washington<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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