Hit the ground running in 2005
ROKSA kicks off the 2005 year with fundraising events but it wasn't the funds that was worth earning; it was the fellowship and laughter that made these events worth doing. The year is full of memories - see some of them in this video.
Enjoy and have a great ROKSA day!
ROKSA's First Bake Sale
Flo and Leafe squaring the goodies away....Tui is waiting for one of the banana bread loaves to fall off the table onto the floor so that he can claim the 3 second rule, grab the banana bread loaf and run away!!
Ula Lole Campaign for Valentine's Day
Ula lole campaign for Valentine's Day was a hit. Working the table right now are Tumau Alefosio, Billy Reniva, Jr Pousoo, PJ Masaniai and Flo Amosa!
ROKSA's 1st Golf Tournament
ROKSA's first golf tournament took place Seongnam Golf Course and raised funds in the amount of $3500. Fundraising opportunities like this is exactly why ROKSA pursued and submitted the paperwork to become an official Area II private organization. Folks that came out to brave the wee early hours in the morning were Anita Nua, Tau Laupola, Faresa Tu'uao, Jr Pousoo and Fa'anati Mapuoletuli.
EUSA Volleyball Championship Tournament
The team was coached by none other than ALL ARMY volleyball veteran, Martin Matautia.
Area II Walk of Fallen Heroes
ROKSA shows up in force to support troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. A teacher from Seoul American High School championed the community wide event in support of a national effort to rally support of the troops while honoring those who have lost their lives during their service.
Standing from left to right: Alo Hugo, Ruta Yandall, Tima Sua, Anita Nua, Tui Nua, Fatu Hugo, Iakopo "Sam" Samuelu, Leafe Amosa, Safune Gibbons, Sheriah Taua Gibbons.
Kneeling from left to right: PJ Masaniai, Jr. Pousoo, Flo Amosa along with Lincoln and Leata Amosa.
Sheriah Taua Gibbons High School Graduation
Pictured here with Sheriah and her brother Thomas Gibbons, Jr, are ROKSA members, Jerome Mageo and Jeniffer Afualo. ROKSA came out in force Sheriah's high school graduation by pulling together an after-graduation buffet menu complete with a baked pua'a.
Farewell for Iakopo "Sam" Samuelu & Tumau Alefosio
Tau Laupola (President) and Tui Nua (Senior Military Advisor) present Ms. Tumau Alefosio with the ROKSA wood burning plaque. Tumau served as ROKSA's Vice President but is also the creator of ROKSA's current logo.
Iakopo "Sam" Samuelu is being presented a Certificate of Appreciation.
Asian/Pacific Celebration - Camp Casey
ROKSA convoys up to Area I, Camp Casey to participate in Asian/Pacific activities and show support for Area I Samoan service members.
Aganu'u Samoa 2005
Everyone gathers on the stage to formally open the Aganu'u Samoa program with a song, Lota Nu'u, and prayer.
Soldiers from Area I pay tribute to Samoa's fallen heroes with a song.
Columbus Day Parade - 1st Place Again!
ROKSA revs up for a 2nd year in the Columbus Day Parade. The skit this year was to enact the exciting actions and emotions involved when Samoans play cricket. Additionally, our taupou - Gabby Matautia - gave a quick view of her dancing style. The judges liked what they saw and ROKSA came away with the first place prize of $200.
