Our recent family reunion in the Ohana Room at the California Hotel went very well. Although many felt that we did not have enough time to spend with the many relatives we rarely get to see on a daily basis, it was an overall success.

LATEST UPDATE: 13 OCTOBER 98

As per the meeting on 26 SEP 98, the following changes and confirmations are in effect:

* Banquet date is now 16 FEB 99...to date, only 30 people have paid for their banquet...and we've gotten no responses from our Family Heads on the mainland. If other dinner arrangements will be made for your children who will later join in at the banquet, please indicate a count on your checklist, so that we may include them in our set up as far as seating and room.

* My sister, Debra, is handling bookings through her agency, Hawaiian Vacation, which will book the charter flights with Vacations-Hawaii. Terms: $40 down to reserve (date is temporarily extended); $65 due on 15 OCT 98; balance due by 10 DEC. Rate is $339 + add'l $17 (for tax)=$356 (double occupancy) at the California Hotel. Dates are 13 FEB 99 - 18 FEB 99. Includes meal ticket(s). Those using Makana Checks must book directly with Vacations-Hawaii!

* Committee Reports:

* Kid's Activities...Tentative Schedule: * Sunday, 14 FEB 99 - Showcase Mall, Excalibur, Luxor, NYNY, Fremont Exp. (evening) * Monday, 15 FEB 99 - MGM Youth Center ($8 per hr, per child for game room, etc.) while adults go shopping * Tuesday, 16 FEB 99 - Free day...Banquet in the evening * Wednesday, 17 FEB 99 - Circus Circus/Adventure Dome, Treasure Island Requirements: An adult must accompany your child(ren) Information on bus transportation (at a cost) to be provided later, if needed. * Adults interested in participating or waiting to meet up with a group at a certain function/place, please inform my sister, DeAndra. * Suggestions: 1. Children not allowed near the casinos (gambling areas), but are able to pass through with adults. Use judgement. 2. Curfew at 9:00 pm. 3. Always accompany your children to restrooms, etc. 4. Appoint one or two older teens to "babysit" during the evenings if/when adults are out. And...don't forget to reward your babysitters! 5. Instruct them not to open any doors when someone knocks. We adults have room keys. 6. Set up and utilize a "Buddy System". 7. Suggest activities early morning start until later afternoon. Dinner with family. Evenings to themselves. Stock up on drinks and snacks to avoid them having to leave rooms. Bring games to play. 8. BLOCK OUT X-RATED MOVIES ON THE T.V. AS SOON AS YOU CHECK IN FOR YOUR ROOM!!!

* Aloha: Favors for the men and women will be made with ti leaves (for good luck). We need more volunteers to make them within a week of departure. Call Auntie Remie.

* Donations: To date, $86.45 have been received from the following generous "voluntary" donors: Steven Batungbacal, Betty Deinhardt, Fred Duhaylonsod, Janice Herchenhan, Anthony Magalion, Kenneth Magalion, Veronica Magalion, Remie Magalion, and Stephanie Nishizaki. Salamat! More donations are welcomed to offset expenses and/or add door prizes.

* Door Prizes: Family-Designated Heads (FDH) need to indicate on their Banquet Lists, "Guest(s)" attending. It was agreed upon that door prizes will be brought in by everyone EXCLUDING Guests. Reminder: Each couple or single adult must bring in one adult prize AND 1 child/teen prize. Bring your prizes to the Banquet...they will be collected at the reception table.

* Budget/Expenses: Just a reminder...Everyone over 18 is assessed a $5 fee to cover expenses (rental of banquet room, equipment, etc.). This payment is due with your Banquet payment.

* Program: Fred Duhaylonsod and Martha Ancog will coordinate their programs. For those in Hawaii who want to be a part of our entertainment, call Fred Duhaylonsod. For those on the mainland, please contact Auntie Martha Ancog. No Be Shy!!! This is Our Family Reunion...Be a Part of It!!! A finalized program will be sent to Uncle Pete Duhay to be included into the Souvenir Program. Uncle Pete will be our designated Master-of-Ceremony.

* Photography: Ransley Duhaylonsod will be our designated photographer, should the Chans be unable to attend.

* T-Shirts: A round circle with the words "Pride of Siquijor" Duhaylonsod Reunion within the circle on pastel blue was unanimously accepted. (Ash gray-2nd choice). Logo colors to be based on silkscreen costs. Order forms were circulated to FDH's. Please complete the forms ASAP and mail it back to my brother, Damon. Based on quantity, he will work out the t-shirt costs and notify you of the total cost per shirt. If agreeable, payments will need to be in to him by 15 NOV 98.

* Souvenir Program Inserts: Suggestions: Banquet Activities; List of Reunion Coordinators/Chairpersons; "UsaDuha" theme song; Forefathers Photos; Brief Siquijor History; Reunion Activities. **By NOV 98 meeting, most of this info will be finalized and submitted to Uncle Pete Duhay, so please voice your questions, comments, and or suggestions ASAP!!!

A final note...we have not received any checklists from any of our Family-Designated Heads to date. If you, or anyone in your group, have decided not to attend our reunion, please contact Auntie Remie immediately. Also notify her if you have appointed a new FDH to take your place. Also Remember...it will still be winter in Las Vegas. Temperatures will be between 37-67 degrees...so, dress accordingly! Keno tips from my dad, Fred?..."Good Luck".:) Look at samples; pick four numbers; study patterns.

Check back for the latest information/updates regarding our family reunion. Our next meeting will be in November, with time, date and location to be specified at a later date.

UPDATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 98

Change #1...The reunion dates have been moved to 14-18 FEBRUARY, 1999. This has taken effect due to the cheaper airfare for our relatives from Hawaii. The banquet is now scheduled to take place on 16 FEBRUARY 99.