{"id":200429,"date":"2015-04-29T04:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=200429"},"modified":"2015-04-29T04:00:16","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T18:00:16","slug":"partnership-discovers-new-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/partnership-discovers-new-talents\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Partnership discovers new talents\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Marianas Athletics president Ramon A. Tebuteb said their more than 10-year-old partnership with McDonald\u2019s Saipan has helped the CNMI\u2019s track and field national association discover new talents.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-200432\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a attid=\"200432\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NMA-pix.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/NMA-pix-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"McDonald\u2019s Saipan owner\/general manager Marcia Ayuyu, left, poses with, from left, Northern Marianas Athletics secretary general Robin Sapong, McDonald\u2019s department manager Manny Corpuz, shift manager Joe Ayuyu Jr., and NMA president Ramon Tebuteb in yesterday\u2019s check presentation at McDonald\u2019s Middle Road. (Jon Perez)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-200432\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-200432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">McDonald\u2019s Saipan owner\/general manager Marcia Ayuyu, left, poses with, from left, Northern Marianas Athletics secretary general Robin Sapong, McDonald\u2019s department manager Manny Corpuz, shift manager Joe Ayuyu Jr., and NMA president Ramon Tebuteb in yesterday\u2019s check presentation at McDonald\u2019s Middle Road. (Jon Perez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe decade-long partnership with McDonald\u2019s made it easier for us to discover new talents. Our sponsors are the backbone of our events. We can\u2019t organize our events without our partners like McDonald\u2019s,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Winkfield, Tyrone Omar, twins Yvette and Yvonne Bennett, Champ Untalan, Matt Mancao, Rachel Abrams, and Seiya Eda are some of the CNMI athletes that were discovered in the All Schools Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Tebuteb and NMA secretary general Robin Sapong were present to receive the $3,000 check that was donated by McDonald\u2019s Saipan owner\/general manager Marcia Ayuyu, who was accompanied by shift manager Joe Ayuyu Jr. and department manager Manny Corpuz.<\/p>\n<p>The money will be used for the 12th Annual Public School System\/McDonald\u2019s All Schools Athletics Championship set from May 14 to 16. NMA is currently holding the qualifying events for elementary, middle, and high school students.<\/p>\n<p>Tebuteb, who is also one of six lawmakers representing Precinct III in the CNMI Legislature, added that contributions by companies such as McDonald\u2019s help them defray the cost of organizing their events.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Ayuyu Jr. said sports is the other thing that is close to their hearts aside from various community events. McDonald\u2019s also supports the Saipan Little League where they have a team in the Majors division.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMcDonald\u2019s has been passionate in giving to the community. We want the kids to learn to play and exercise. Get them involve and have a healthier lifestyle. Exercise gives you balance in life,\u201d said Ayuyu Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Marcia added that she has been happy for the many years of their partnership with the NMA. \u201cI wish all the kids good luck and I\u2019m calling all parents and everyone to come out and support these kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHelping the NMA is our way of thanking the community for their continuous patronage and our way of giving back. I\u2019ll be also coming out to cheer for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Northern Marianas Athletics president Ramon A. 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