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Friday, November 28, 2014 Weekly Newsletter Volume 15, Issue 48

2014 PCC Thanksgiving Endowment FundraiserWalk-In Donors

Representatives from United Airlines (UA) presenting the baby grand prizes: (left to right) Martha O. Marcil, UA Guam CTO Supervisor Ann Austero, Cecilla Ngiratrang, UA Koror General Manager Clare Moses, PCC Student Trustee Tmoderang Isim, PCC Board of Trustees Chairperson Masa-Aki Emesiochl, PCC Trustee Jemmy Blelai, PCC President

Patrick U. Tellei, and Doris Eledui.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Palau Community College (PCC) held its annual Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraiser at the Mesekiu Bai located at the center of the college campus. The fundraiser was able to raise a total of $48,011.92 through the sales of tickets ($25,810) as well as cash donations ($21,576.92) and telephone pledges ($625). Over eight-hundred individuals and local businesses purchased raffle tickets in support of the event.

This year’s Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraiser had a total of fifty-five prizes most donated in kind by local businesses and individuals. The two baby grand prizes were round-trip tickets donated by United Airlines and the grand prize was a choice between a 3K Summer House or $2,000.

PCC would like to congratulate the winner of the grand prize Celine Reklai, owner of Flamingo Restaurant. The college also congratulates baby grand prize winners Melekeok State Government and Bheng Mendoza. Thanksgiving EndowmEnT FundraisEr, conTinuEd on pagE 3

PCC Dorm Manager Hulda Lukas receiving a donation from Bethania High School

PCC Vice President Jay Olegeriil receiving a donation from Miss Urako Sebalt

PCC President Dr. Patrick U. Tellei receiving a donation from Emmaus High School

Trustee Blelai receiving donation from the Belau Modekngei School Principal Bedbii Chokai

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THANKSGIVING ENDOWMENT FUNDRAISER 2014 - WINNERSprizewinner

Grand Prize: 3K Summer House or $2,0000 Cash PrizeBaby Grand Prize: United Airlies - Round Trip Tickets to Cairns, AustraliaBaby Grand Prize: United Airlines - Round Trip Tickets within MicronesiaTwin-Tub Heavy Duty WasherPaddle Board with Paddle148-Piece Cresent Professional Tool SetVizio 23-inch Flat Screen Television with built-in Wi-FI and Razor Led BacklightLong Bench Bed, PCC Bookstore Gift CertificateWooden Table, PCC Bookstore Gift CertificateRed Wheelbarrow, Taro Seedlings, One Case of Palau WaterCanon Power Shot Camera with 32GB Memory CardTen-Piece Stainless Steel Pot SetSamsung Galaxy Star with Case, Screen Gaurd, $10 PNCC AirtimePaddle, Fishing Rod, PCC Bookstore Gift CertificateSeagate Back-Up One Tera-Byte (1TB) External Hard Drive$100 Cash Prize$100 Cash PrizeRubber Maid Value Pack Cooler Set (three-piece cooler set)Wet/Dry Vaccuum (5 Gallons)Speed-Tech Energy Solar with BulbsShovel, $50 Cash PrizePCC-CRE: Overnight Fishing Trip, $50 Cash PrizeOne Piglet from the PCC Agriculture & Science DepartmentPalau Beach Bangalows - Two Nights for Two CertificatePalau Beach Bangalows - Two Nights for Two Certificate45lbs. of “Melaok” Fish from PCC-CREPalau Pacific Resort - Waves Restaurant Buffet Dinner for Two CertificateHis & Hers Wooden Stool Set, $25 Cash PrizeGarden Hose, Garden Rake, $50 Cash PrizePalasia Hotel - Desomel Restaurant Lunch Buffet for Two CertificateCarp Island Resort - One Night Stay for Two CertificateHis & Hers Brooch and Scarves, $50 Cash PrizeHis & Hers Brooch and Scarves, $50 Cash PrizeTropical Marine Plants of Palau (book), License Plate Frame, Coin Collection Book, $50 Cash PrizeTropical Marine Plants of Palau (book), License Plate Frame, Taro Seedlings, Machette, SickleDon’t Ever Whisper (book), License Plate Frame, Wallet, $25 Cash PrizeHistory of Palau (book), License Plate Frame, Wallet, Nails Certificate at Irang’s Beauty SalonHistory of Palau (book), License Plate Frame, Wallet, PNCC Pre-paid Internet CardFacial Treatement at Melusch-Dil Beauty Salon and PCC Bookstore Gift CertificateFoot Spa Deluxe at Melusch-Dil Beauty Salon and PCC Bookstore Gift CertificatePCC Bag, License Plate Frame Many Voices (book), $25 Certifate for Mingles So Thai RestaurantPCC Bag, License Plate Frame Many Voices (book), $25 Certifate for Rose Garden RestaurantPCC Bag with License Plate Frame, Many Voices (book), $25 Cash PrizePCC Bag with License Plate Frame, Many Voices (book), $25 Cash PrizePCC Bag with License Plate Frame, Many Voices (book), $25 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus $10 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus $10 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus $10 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus $10 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus $10 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus $10 Cash PrizePCC Gift Set plus One Case of Palau WaterPCC Gift Set plus PNCC $10 AirtimePCC Gift Set plus Hair & Scalp Treatment at Irang’s Beauty SalonPCC Gift Set plus PNCC $10 Pre-paid Internet Card

Celine ReklaiBen MendozaMelekeok State GovernmentHida (Koror State Government)P. I. E PrintingRose NgirarsaolCeline ReklaiThe Penthouse HotelNational Development Bank of PalauMidtown Mobil Gas StationNgeremlengui State GovernmentHarry DaryawaniKoror State GovernmentMelekeok State GovernmentKoror State GovernmentCalvo’s InsuranceTopside Service StationNgeremlengui State GovernmentHarry DaryawaniQuinton DolmersBank of GuamBank of GuamJoy UekiKoror State GovernmentBilung Gloria G. Salii & Mechesiil BelauNECO ConstructionJusta PolloiJustice MathewKuniyoshi Fishing Company (KFC)Bank of GuamDFS - GalleriaJusta PolloiJason MiyashitaBill RechelluulTopside Service StationAkemi ThomasPIALAKoror State GovernmentKoror State GovernmentKoror State GovernmentSocial Security Administration OfficeP. I. T. I.Bidruu MiawoPacific Fanily Medical SupplyPacific Family Medical SupplyHawaiian Belau RockI. A. Belau CompanyTopside Service StationKoror State GovernmentPIALAGail RengiilDFS - GalleriaHilda (Koror State Government)Justa PolloiPastor Hederick Kual

From the Palau Community College Board of Trustees, President, Faculty, Staff, and Students.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!

BITS AND PIECES...

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The college would like to thank all the donors, pledgers, and ticket buyers for supporting the Annual PCC Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraiser. Your generous support have assisted Palau’s only institute of higher learning sustain its future stability! Sponsors for the Endowment Fundraiser included United Airlines, IP&E Palau Inc., Blue Bay Petroleum, Palasia Hotel, PNCC, Palau Royal Resort, WCTC, Carp Island Resort, Surangel & Sons Company, Papago Resort, and the Palau Beach Bagalows. Thank you all for helping in and supporting the 2014 PCC Annual Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraising Event!

Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraiser conTinuEd From pagE 1

Ngara Maibrel supporting the fundraiserPCC Environmental Science Club Donation

Student Trustee Tmodrang M. Ishim giving remarks on behalf of the PCC students.

Walk-Ins conTinuEd From pagE 1

Mesekiu’s News welcomes stories/articles/announcements from students, faculty, and staff. Submission deadline is Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in hard and/or electronic copies to dilubch@gmail.com or tchuziet@gmail.com.

Articles from MOC/PCC Alumni are also welcomed.

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ASPCC President Benigno S. Sablan thanking the supporters of the Endowment Fundraiser.

Pastor Paulus Swei presenting a donation from the Palau Evangelical Church

Rdelchesong Tadao Ngotel donating to the Thanksgiving Endowment Fundraiser

PCC Trustee Blelai receiving a donation from Belau Family Surgical Clinic

Ringsang Rechirei from Ministry of Finance donating to the Thanksgiving Fundraiser

Fa c u l t y P r o f i l e

Mesekiu’s NewsPalau Community CollegeP.O. Box 9 Koror, Palau 96940

Alumni Notes showcases MOC & PCC

alumni who are positive role models and contribute to the quality of life in their local communities. If you are that Alumna/Alumnus or know someone who is, please contact the PCC Development Office at telephone numbers 488-2470/2471 (extensions 251, 252, or 253).

We would like to feature you in future Mesekiu’s News issues.

Alumni Notes

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P.O. BOX 9 Koror, Palau 96940

Phone: 488-2470/2471 (ext. 251/253)

e-mail: tellei@palau.edu

If you want to join the Bi-Weekly Allotment Program, contact us NOW!

InveST In The fuTure of our STudenTS, our College, and our naTIon

P C C E n d o w m e n t F u n d

Newest Contributor to the PCC Endowment FundPalau Community College (PCC) would like to recognize its newest Endowment Fund contributor, O’ranli M. Ise. Mr. Ise works as a Student Activities Specialist for PCC. He is also an alumnus of the college. Thank you, Mr. Ise, for your contribution to Palau’s only institute of higher learning! Your donation will help sustain the future stability and pro-grams of Palau Community College.

vaCanCy announCemenT(1) Instructional Assistant - Construction Technology (Academic Affairs Division) salary range: $8,991 - $15,378 per annum

(2) Nursing Instructor (Academic Affairs Division) salary range: $16,010 - $28,280 per annum

(3) Adjunct Instructors (Academic Affairs Division) salary range: determined by class credits, educational level, and experience.

(4) Twenty (20) Part-Time Tutors (Educational Talent Search Office) salary range: $400 - $1,200 per annum

(5) Career/Transfer Counselor (Learning Resource Center - Student Service) salary range: $14,802 - $24,647 per annum

(6) Part-Time Teachers English, Math, Science, Health, Occupational Knowledge, Government & Law, Consumer Economics, Community Resources, College Preparation, and Computer Literacy (PCC Adult High School) salary range: $980 - $1,350 per course

(7) Director of Research and Development (PCC Cooperative Research & Extension) salary range: $18,730 - $28,833 per annum

(8) Administrative Assistant (PCC Cooperative Research & Extension) salary range: $10,929 - $18,692 per annum

(9) Library Assistant (Academic Affairs Division) salary range: $6,086 - $10,408 per annum For application forms and information, contact Harline Haruo at the

PCC Human Resources Office at 488-2470/2471 extension 227, or

e-mail: hr@palau.edu, or download forms at http://pcc.palau.edu.

“PCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”

A l u m n i N o t e s

Johvanna Yaoch is the Associate Profes-sor of Information Technology at Palau Community College. She has been at the college for ten years. In addition to teach-ing, she is also the President of the Faculty Senate Association (FSA). Associate Pro-fessor Yaoch holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Eastern Oregon University. She also holds a Masters of Science Degree in Software Engineering from the California State University in Fullerton, California.

Johvanna yaoChassociaTE proFEssor oF inFormaTion TEchnology

“In the words of Mahatma Gandhi: ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ and remember that ‘An ounce of practice is worth more than a ton of preaching.’”

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Palau Community College - PCC

Celebrating Birthdays

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Clement KazumaMekreos Silil

November 23 November 24

aTarIno helIeISar(Class of 1993)cErTiFicaTE - gEnEral oFFicE clErk

Atarino graduated in 1993 with a General Office Clerk Certificate. He worked as a Library Technican II for the College of Micronesia - Federated States of Mi-cronesia (FSM) National Campus. Since 2007, he has been the Chief Law Li-brarian for the Law Library of the FSM Supreme Court.

“Having been a student here at PCC, I am sure you will find the time to learn that will take you to a golden future with smiles and happiness.”