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Department of Chamorro Affairs Council on the Arts and Humanities Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Cultural Affairs Guam Legislature Mayors Council Guam Visitors Bureau 36th Services (USAF, MWR) MWR (Navy) Guam Preservation Trust

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  1. Department of Chamorro Affairs Council on the Arts and Humanities Committee on Judiciary, Natural Resources, Infrastructure, and Cultural Affairs Guam Legislature Mayors Council Guam Visitors Bureau 36th Services (USAF, MWR) MWR (Navy) Guam Preservation Trust Historic Resources Division, Department of Parks & Recreation University of Guam Chamorro Studies and Special Projects, GPSS Guam Museum Foundation U.S. Naval Forces Marianas Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association Cultural Organizations Pa’a Taotao Tano Task Force for Free Association Nasion Chamoru Chamorro Artists Association Lina’la Office of the Governor Office of the Lt. Governor Membership

  2. To collaborate with the U.S. military and the Federal Government in building trust and partnership for the benefit of all present and future Guam residents with focus on the following: A mutual ‘sense of belonging’ Mutual RESPECT and RECOGNITION Protection and preservation of Guam’s culture, language, and lands; Promotion of civilian and military relations; ‘Quality of life’ concerns for both military and Chamorro families; Use of shared federal and local resources to support the above objectives. Mission

  3. Issues/Concerns • Understanding why Marines are being relocated and impact on our community and ‘cultural’ differences • Compromising Chamorro traditions, language, and culture • With the Health Subcommittee, identifying and addressing • potential health issues resulting from increased population • Limited resources and expertise to address social services • health benefits/care for children fathered by military personnel • Determining Guam’s ability to meet demands for family entertainment, art, music, and cultural activities/alternatives and identifying ways to overcome shortcomings. • Identifying ways to integrate on collaborative GPSS and DoDEA school activities to promote anti-racism and gain better understanding of cultural differences.

  4. Accomplishments thus far… • Submitted testimony to EIS • Social and cultural concerns addressed at DOI IGIA Working Group sessions through Housing subcommittee (Aug 2 & Nov 19, 07). • Recommendations infused into KPMG Report (Oct 07). • Participated in the Village Visits at Agana Heights, Santa Rita, and Dededo (Dec 4-6, 07). • Continual outreach and participation in various civilian and military groups

  5. Next Steps • Invite Senators and community at large to be part of our sub-committee • Fervently hold monthly subcommittee meetings and publish results • Work with CMTF leadership to communicate updates • Broaden relationships with the business, military, government, and community-at-large

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