Tony Guiao
2009-2011 HAU Batch '71 President
January 18, 2012 Posting:
Fellow Graduates and Members of the HAU HS CLASS of 1971,
Once again, on behalf of the organizing committee of the HS HAU BATCH'71 USA, all graduates and members of the HAU HS Class of 1971 are cordially invited to join us on our GRAND REUNION III, to be held at the world's renowned GOLD COAST HOTEL & CASINO in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, May 26 - 27, 2012.
As we happily and successfully celebrated past reunions, I am confident, this forthcoming HS HAU BATCH'71 USA GRAND REUNION III, will undoubtedly be the pinnacle of all HS HAU BATCH'71 USA reunions. As years goes by, and life begin to ascend and descend, making its own twist and turns, for once, its high time that the present day ladies and gentlemen of the HAU HS CLASS OF 1971 get together in an evening of ALLURE and ELEGANCE.
This invitation is extended to all graduates and members of the HAU HS Class of 1971 from all across the globe (USA, CANADA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, ASIA and the MIDDLE EAST).
May HUMILITY, WISDOM and HOPE reign upon us, as we begin to plan and produce a successful get-together of our lifetime.
Yours Truly,
Tony Guiao
July 23, 2011 Posting:
TO: HAU BATCH'71 USA
SUBJECT: OCT. 8 GET-TOGETHER
VENUE: 25703 Elliot Court
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
Folks, you are warmly invited to attend this pre La Naval get-together.
Various important HS HAU BATCH'71 USA matters will be discussed.
Please make plans to attend. I highly recommend inviting new batch mates and friends to attend and enjoy the newly found camaraderie within HAU BATCH'71 USA. The excitement of meeting friends and classmates at this stage in our lives are truly rewarding in countless ways.
A $20 donations for food and beverages are highly appreciated from each attendees.
Entertainment is FREE of charge!
Please RSVP on or before September 30, 2011.
Warm Regards,
Tony Guiao
August 5, 2009 Posting:
Dear Batch Mates,
I just wanted to send out a letter of gratitude to all of you who make up this wonderful organization. All of you have become an integral part of my life. Some of you have lifted me during trying times and others have rejoiced with me in celebration. Whether you were part of the former or the latter, I thank you.
We have traveled far in life, each with our own personal and professional goals. Life may have brought all of us in different directions after high school, but all those roads led us to come together once again. Regardless of the paths we've traveled, we are still a group of people, who on occasion, come together to celebrate our accomplishments and reminisce about our youth. Life has thrown us many challenges and will continue to do so. But surely, the one thing that we can count on, is each other. We have come together at reunions and re-solidified bonds from our pasts. All of us have been there for one another and I hope that this continues. Whether or not we're in gowns and tuxedos, dancing the night away in the ballroom, let's not forget that all of us are still friends outside of that situation and that the bonds we made still continue to thrive on each others' celebrations of life, love and family.
I ask that you continue to remain in contact with one another in between reunions and gatherings. For there is nothing more consoling to a broken heart or a more joyous addition to each day, week, month or year of a person's life, than an old friend.
In addition, an invitation to participate in the HAU BATCH'71 40th Anniversary Reunion on February 5, 2011 in Angeles City, Philippines is courteously extended to you and your families.
Sincerely,
Tony Guiao, Lead Member
HAU BATCH'71 USA
May 3, 2009 Posting:
Fellow Batch mates,
HAU BATCH/71 USA exhibited another wonderful reunion at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. On behalf of HAU BATCH'71 USA, we THANK YOU for the revival of FRIENDSHIP, LOVE and LAUGHTER.
For the Friday early arrivals, Rolly & Gloria-Palo-Yalung's residence in Henderson, Nevada, TUSCANY Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace and the newly built ultra modern architecturally designed M Seafood Buffet were places of interests.
Caesars Palace's "The Barge" with The Klique Band" formerly Jr. Madisons of Angeles City providing the entertainment was teeming with patrons. The East & West of HAU BATCH'71 USA exclusively occupied the upper section of the club, with many thanks to Luz Oviedo-Robinson for making the club area reservation. At around past 1:00 A.M., batch mates carefully slipped out of the club for a much needed snooze in anticipation of Saturday's events.
Early Saturday morning, my party and I headed to the TUSCANY Hotel & Casino to meet with several batch mates who traveled from as far as New Jersey to as close as California.
After several exchanges of hello, we proceeded by the poolside and started to flex our legs and muscles. We decided to practice bits of line dancing for the evening event. Benny Pitpitan unveiled quite few steps for the girls to follow minus the sound/music. Renato Dizon, the HAU BATCH's ballroom and line dancing wizard came later with his best friend, boom box to provide some sounds. Suddenly, more and more batch mates which included Sam & Dorothy Torres-Manaloto from the Philippines showed up to say hello. More dancing practices ensued with Lot Gamboa-Sigarlaki showing various swift line dancing moves. At around 1:00 P.M., we decided to leave the premises to prepare ourselves for the evening affair.
Bernadette Palo-Guiao, Myrna Lapid-Cauguiran and yours truly arrived early at The Orleans for set up. Albert and Josie Diala from New York were the early arrivals at the venue. The ballroom was colorfully coordinated. As the time of the event fast approach, well dressed batch mates came in horde.
The affair started promptly. Masters of Ceremony, Perri Yosuico looked very dapper in his black suit & Gloria Yalung-Venzon, look dazzling in her beautifully designed orange dress for the evening opened the festivities. As usual, batch mates and guests were well dressed for the occasion. After the singing of both the U.S. & Philippine National Anthems, a well worded invocation was said by Msgr. (wouldn't that be nice) Gil Enriquez before dinner was served. Past President Edith Pingul-Balanza introduced me as the new leader of our young organization. Mixed emotions engulfed my being as I approached the podium. As I thank God, I suddenly felt the confidence to send my message to the would be benefactors of our organization, HAU BATCH'71 USA. After bits & pieces of presentations, the main feature of the night followed.....DANCING! DANCING! & more DANCING!.
Who said we're not getting any younger! Nonstop dancing was the menu for the night. Disco music courtesy of DJ Mario Venzon continued till our knees started sending the "slow down" message. Galore of camera flashes lit up the evening. I'm sure some of the pictures will look funny due to camera exposure voracity. Many of us were unsure which camera to stare at. I am quite positive, whichever angle we were looking, the pictures will bear beautiful results. Batch mates who served in the U.S. Armed Forces were also recognized at the event. The evening was a RIOT! HAU BATCH'71 USA squeezed the time until it hit midnight. Several batch mates opted to have an early steak and egg breakfast at the TUSCANY before retiring for the night.
Sunday was another fun day at Cafe Moda for the post-reunion bash. The place was neatly prepared for the party. Around 12:00 P.M. batch mates arrived in throng (I said throng not thong!). After Sis. Gloria Venzon's invocation, the hungry HAU BATCH'71 USA marines attacked the buffet table where a Lechon, courtesy of Perri & Soc Yosuico, and other sumptuous food awaited to fill our empty stomach. At Cafe Moda, the program was improvised. DJ Marlon, gave us a sample of what he had in store for us. Karaoke singing and parlor games were some of the activities of the day. Gifts (coins from the Pentagon) of leadership and appreciation were awarded by Noriel De Leon as his token of appreciation. As our time at Cafe Moda began to thin out, and the song "If We Hold On Together" was played, batch mates gathered in the middle of the dance floor for the final act of REUNION II. I began to feel the same emptiness experienced during HAU BATCH 2007 reunion.
At around 4:00 P.M., the curtain of REUNION II came down and another chapter of HAU BATCH'71 experience is in the books. May the experience generated by REUNION II bring us all together again in the future.
By the way, my apology for the unnoticeable or noticeable blunder at Cafe Moda. The theme was Hawaiian and not a single Hawaiian song was played. Anyway, we can't win them all. Nonetheless, everyone looked stunning in their Hawaiian dresses and shirts.
HAU BATCH'71 USA contributed to the success of this REUNION and once again have been blessed to be around wonderful friends.
God Bless Us All and Till we meet again.
Tony & Bernadette Guiao
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Dearest Batch Mates, On behalf of the 2009-2010 HAU BATCH’71 USA Board Members, I am proud to announce our forthcoming get-together, “HAU BATCH’71 USA REUNION II” to be held on April 25-26, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. By tradition, we, (the Filipinos) tend to invest much of our time working to provide for our families and often times, without reservations and limitations. In the process, we have the propensity to forget or neglect the relaxation our bodies need. REUNION II would like to welcome batch mates who participated during REUNION I, and extend the same gesture to those unable and the new U.S.A. arrivals. Let’s continue the camaraderie and fellowship borne out of this organization founded in 2006. Plan ahead and embrace this opportunity to mingle with our class mates circa 1971 in Las Vegas, the City that never sleeps. Formal Invites to follow. Please pass this initial reunion announcement to batch mates and friends. Warm Regards, Tony Guiao, Lead Member “True friendship and fellowship means that we care about and therefore care for one another.” |