Current Issue - Tongan Alliance of America

June 15, 2015
TONGAN ALLIANCE OF AMERICA
Connect, Network, Build Relations and Inspire !!!
In this issue:
HSH Price Tungi
accepts Chairman to the
Board.
Kaliloa Youth Camp
Evening With The
Graduates
Siale Pacific Islander
Festival 2015
Fundraising Party for
Youth Programs 2015.
Mataele Finau hosted a fundraising
party shindig to raise money for Youth
Programs in North Hollywood. “This was
a great event with all the right
ambiance!”, states Alisi Mataele who
along with many supporters came to
enjoy themselves and help make a
positive impact in the lives of young
people in Southern California. Candle lit
night of teriyaki red wine glazed chicken
and seasoned pulled red pork to go along
with the theme, “Wild Red Pride” With red
and white bows, ribbons and floral
designs appropriate for a night of door
prizes, silent auction and savory drinks to
tingle any thirsty attendee. For
information on donating to this wonderful
organization email me
1manaia@gmail.com.
“Glad that I got to be
part of a awesome
and fun filled night!”
-Alisi Mataele
“It was well worth the
time to enjoy a night
of fun and support
youth in California!”
-Sergio Guzman
-Mataele M. Finau
TAA Board Member Oloka Sekona-Fifita
thanks HSH Prince Tungi for his willingness
and humility to fulfill the call as TAA Board
Chairman. Ne pehe e Oloka, “Oku mau
fakamalo mo fakafetai ihe loto ma’ulalo ae
Tamasii ko Tungi, ke hoko koe Sea mo
Pataloni oe kautahani pea mau fiefia
koe’uhi koe poupou mei hene fae fita, ko
Alaileiula Tuku’aho.”
Evening With The Graduates
honoring those who have graduated and scholarship awards.
August 14, 2015 for more info
contact: Lisa 951.545.2116 or
Alice 562.322.8029
Dinner hosted by TAA Officers
to confirm HSH Prince Tungi
invitation to serve as Chairman
of the Board.
Upcoming Siale Pacific Islander Festival on August 15, 2015
with available vendor space, exhibits and showcase dance groups.
Be part of the movement towards cultural and community pride !
TOP: Alice Alefisio, Lovely Tuinukuafe,
Lisa Dominque.
Middle: Miss Siale Fest Contestants
Bottom: Winner Danielle with Oloka
Sekona-Fifita.
VENDORS INVITED FOR SIALE PACIFIC
ISLANDER FESTIVAL ,
CONTACT ALICE ALEFISIO (562) 322-8029
HSH PRINCE TUNGI CHAIRMAN
TAA OFFICERS WELCOME NEW BOARD CHAIRMAN.
Tongan Alliance of America Board members officially accept the establishment of
HSH Prince Tungi as the Chairman of the Board. In an evening of fine dining and
intimate sharing of gratitude and love for his willingness to be part of this
organization, Mataele Finau , Public Relations Director presents official plaque and
letter of acceptance from TAA officers. “I am excited that Prince Tungi can give back
to the community through his opportunity to work with TAA”, states Lady Alaileula
Tuku’aho. (Also present was Honoarable Salote Maumautaimi Tuku’aho.)
Board Member Oloka Sekona-Fifita ended the evening with a Lea Fakamalo, thanking
the Prince for his willingness to support TAA in this new role.
Photos: From top to bottom.
Little Miss Pacific Islander contestants at
the Siale Pacific Islander Festival 2014.
Naioka Mataele, Tui Afeaki,
Oloka Fifita, Nonosina, Lovely Tuinukuafe.
“It’s
always nice to be part of the
Siale Pacific Islander Festival and
enjoy the different dances from our
Pacific Island people.”
-Nonosina
UPCOMING EVENTS
KALILOA YOUTH CAMP
JULY 13-17
EVENING WITH GRADUATES AUG 18
SIALE PACIFIC ISLANDER FEST AUG 15
FOR MOR INFORMATION ON BEING INVOLVED, SERVING ON THE
BOARD OR VOLUNTEERING CONTACT US:
MISS TAU’OLUNGA TRADITIONAL TONGAN DANCE COMPETITIOIN.
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT SEMISI POLE’O (760) 686-1167 OR LISA at (951)
545-2116