Mission in Samoa
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Mission in Samoa
by ALEX LIFESON » Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:08 am
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by ALEX LIFESON » Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:30 am
Coach June Jones And NFL Players Lead Delegation To Pago Pago For Second-Annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission
More than $250,000 in medical supplies, $50,000 in football equipment to be donated
Coach June Jones And NFL Players Lead Delegation To Pago Pago For Second-Annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission
June 25, 2009
Honolulu, Hawaii - The June Jones Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity based in Honolulu, today announced final details of the second-annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission, which will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago, American Samoa, June 26 & 27.
The Academy is sponsored by the June Jones Foundation and provides a free two-day clinic for all American Samoa high school junior varsity and varsity football players and their coaches. Nearly 1,000 players are expected to attend this year's Academy, doubling the number of participants from last year. The Academy and Medical Mission also will provide $250,000 in medical supplies, up from $150,000 last year, as well as $50,000 in football equipment and attire, five $2,000 scholarships to U.S. colleges and several hundred pairs of football cleats. The cleats' donation was organized by UCLA assistant football coach Frank Gansz, Jr. The scholarship program is sponsored by American Samoa-based Blue Sky Communications and recipients will be chosen based on recommendations and criteria established by the American Samoan Department of Education.
SMU Head Football Coach June Jones will be joined at the Academy by Hawaii Head Coach Greg McMackin, current and former NFL players of Samoan descent, including Jesse Sapolu, Jack Thompson, Ma'a Tanuvasa, Samson Satele and Ta'ase Faumui, as well as several members of both the SMU and Hawaii football coaching staffs.
Health care professional Ellie Taft, wife of SMU assistant football coach Jeff Reinebold, will again lead the Medical Mission, which will bring certified nurses and doctors representing more than 90 years experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics and more than 40 years of expert training. The Medical Mission this year will deliver $250,000 worth of medical supplies and medicine to American Samoa health organizations.
"The Football Academy & Medical Mission is the first ever program that combines sport, education and healthcare for American Samoa. I hold a special affection for the Samoan culture and their values of work, faith, loyalty and family. These are the qualities that have led to the success of so many NFL players of Samoan descent," said Coach Jones.
"We are deeply honored for this special blessing through the game of football," said Togiola Tulafono, Governor of American Samoa. "I am proud to join our young people in American Samoa to partner up with the June Jones Foundation for this special opportunity to gain experience from a great man who has devoted many years in developing our special blend of island football. This is a great opportunity for our young people, our families and our government. We extend a big fa'afetai tele to Coach June Jones and the June Jones Foundation for the Football Academy in our islands."
Serving as Chairman for the second-annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission is Paul B. Loyd, Jr. Mr. Loyd serves as Executive-In-Residence for J.P. Morgan Capital Partners, and Chairman of Penloyd Holdings LLC, a private investment company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., F&M Bancorp, and serves on the Board of Trustees for SMU.
"I am proud and honored to be joining Coach Jones and the other dedicated individuals who make this meaningful program possible. We look forward to doing our part and making a difference in the lives of others," said Loyd.
More than $250,000 in medical supplies, $50,000 in football equipment to be donated
Coach June Jones And NFL Players Lead Delegation To Pago Pago For Second-Annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission
June 25, 2009
Honolulu, Hawaii - The June Jones Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity based in Honolulu, today announced final details of the second-annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission, which will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago, American Samoa, June 26 & 27.
The Academy is sponsored by the June Jones Foundation and provides a free two-day clinic for all American Samoa high school junior varsity and varsity football players and their coaches. Nearly 1,000 players are expected to attend this year's Academy, doubling the number of participants from last year. The Academy and Medical Mission also will provide $250,000 in medical supplies, up from $150,000 last year, as well as $50,000 in football equipment and attire, five $2,000 scholarships to U.S. colleges and several hundred pairs of football cleats. The cleats' donation was organized by UCLA assistant football coach Frank Gansz, Jr. The scholarship program is sponsored by American Samoa-based Blue Sky Communications and recipients will be chosen based on recommendations and criteria established by the American Samoan Department of Education.
SMU Head Football Coach June Jones will be joined at the Academy by Hawaii Head Coach Greg McMackin, current and former NFL players of Samoan descent, including Jesse Sapolu, Jack Thompson, Ma'a Tanuvasa, Samson Satele and Ta'ase Faumui, as well as several members of both the SMU and Hawaii football coaching staffs.
Health care professional Ellie Taft, wife of SMU assistant football coach Jeff Reinebold, will again lead the Medical Mission, which will bring certified nurses and doctors representing more than 90 years experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics and more than 40 years of expert training. The Medical Mission this year will deliver $250,000 worth of medical supplies and medicine to American Samoa health organizations.
"The Football Academy & Medical Mission is the first ever program that combines sport, education and healthcare for American Samoa. I hold a special affection for the Samoan culture and their values of work, faith, loyalty and family. These are the qualities that have led to the success of so many NFL players of Samoan descent," said Coach Jones.
"We are deeply honored for this special blessing through the game of football," said Togiola Tulafono, Governor of American Samoa. "I am proud to join our young people in American Samoa to partner up with the June Jones Foundation for this special opportunity to gain experience from a great man who has devoted many years in developing our special blend of island football. This is a great opportunity for our young people, our families and our government. We extend a big fa'afetai tele to Coach June Jones and the June Jones Foundation for the Football Academy in our islands."
Serving as Chairman for the second-annual American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission is Paul B. Loyd, Jr. Mr. Loyd serves as Executive-In-Residence for J.P. Morgan Capital Partners, and Chairman of Penloyd Holdings LLC, a private investment company. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., F&M Bancorp, and serves on the Board of Trustees for SMU.
"I am proud and honored to be joining Coach Jones and the other dedicated individuals who make this meaningful program possible. We look forward to doing our part and making a difference in the lives of others," said Loyd.
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by ALEX LIFESON » Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:59 am
A healthy respect for the people of Samoa
By Dave Reardon
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 26, 2009
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Ta'ase Faumui, June Jones, Greg McMackin, Jeff Reinebold, Jesse Sapolu, Samson Satele, Craig Stutzmann, Ma'a Tanuvasa, Jack Thompson, Tony Tuioti.
Two-and-a-half tons of star power crowded the stage at the news conference yesterday at the airport. This was the football component of the American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission. This was the drawing power.
Now that we have your attention, look off to the side. Meet the unsung heroes of this undertaking -- the people in this delegation who will provide the most long-lasting positive effect on the people of American Samoa.
Anita Ciarlieglio, Robert Esteban, Francisco Garcia, Scott Holuby, Carolyn Ma, Jessica Munoz, Daniel Nabas, Ellie Taft-Reinebold, Marci Tapusoa, Kelli Te'o. These doctors, nurses, social workers and students won't show anyone how to block and tackle.
They'll merely teach others how to save lives.
JACK THOMPSON, "The Throwin' Samoan," noted the incredible statistic that a male from American Samoa is 40 times more likely to play in the NFL than a non-Samoan American.
But the health care stats aren't so good. Jones pointed out some of them. The more cynical among you will call this a glorified football recruiting trip. But $400,000 in medical supplies and services and the fact that this is the second annual venture speak otherwise of the June Jones Foundation.
Many college coaches love the players of Samoa. Jones and the rest of this delegation are proving they love the people of Samoa.
"This is all about going one step further," said Mufi Hannemann, the Honolulu mayor who is of Samoan ancestry. "Don't just look at us at (Samoans) as athletes who can add to your win-loss record. Look at us as people."
IT IS a meaningful trip for all, but especially sisters Marci Tapusoa, a pediatric critical care nurse at Kapiolani, and Kelli Te'o, a social worker at Kahuku High School.
"We're proud of our background, and we want to do what we can," Tapusoa said.
People on the mainland know of Samoans as star football players.
"But that's just the handful who gets out," Tapusoa said.
They don't see the kids critically ill from post-strep infections. "We've coded a few," she said, hospitalese for they died.
Respect for family elders is among the positive traits in Polynesian culture. But this is often turned on its head when an abused child is victimized by a code of silence. This is an area Te'o will address. "It crosses all borders, and there's a mentality limiting who children can speak out to."
The women tear up as they speak of the lack of programs for prevention and treatment.
"They're under our flag, and they should have every advantage that we have, but they don't. And that is wrong," Taft-Reinebold said. "This is not just an empty promise. It's our second visit. Throughout the year we send supplies and we're on the phone with them.
"Our goal is to continue to make a difference," she added.
Reach Star-Bulletin sports columnist Dave Reardon at [email protected], his "Quick Reads" blog at starbulletin.com, and twitter.com/davereardon.
Ta'ase Faumui, June Jones, Greg McMackin, Jeff Reinebold, Jesse Sapolu, Samson Satele, Craig Stutzmann, Ma'a Tanuvasa, Jack Thompson, Tony Tuioti.
Two-and-a-half tons of star power crowded the stage at the news conference yesterday at the airport. This was the football component of the American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission. This was the drawing power.
Now that we have your attention, look off to the side. Meet the unsung heroes of this undertaking -- the people in this delegation who will provide the most long-lasting positive effect on the people of American Samoa.
Anita Ciarlieglio, Robert Esteban, Francisco Garcia, Scott Holuby, Carolyn Ma, Jessica Munoz, Daniel Nabas, Ellie Taft-Reinebold, Marci Tapusoa, Kelli Te'o. These doctors, nurses, social workers and students won't show anyone how to block and tackle.
They'll merely teach others how to save lives.
JACK THOMPSON, "The Throwin' Samoan," noted the incredible statistic that a male from American Samoa is 40 times more likely to play in the NFL than a non-Samoan American.
But the health care stats aren't so good. Jones pointed out some of them. The more cynical among you will call this a glorified football recruiting trip. But $400,000 in medical supplies and services and the fact that this is the second annual venture speak otherwise of the June Jones Foundation.
Many college coaches love the players of Samoa. Jones and the rest of this delegation are proving they love the people of Samoa.
"This is all about going one step further," said Mufi Hannemann, the Honolulu mayor who is of Samoan ancestry. "Don't just look at us at (Samoans) as athletes who can add to your win-loss record. Look at us as people."
IT IS a meaningful trip for all, but especially sisters Marci Tapusoa, a pediatric critical care nurse at Kapiolani, and Kelli Te'o, a social worker at Kahuku High School.
"We're proud of our background, and we want to do what we can," Tapusoa said.
People on the mainland know of Samoans as star football players.
"But that's just the handful who gets out," Tapusoa said.
They don't see the kids critically ill from post-strep infections. "We've coded a few," she said, hospitalese for they died.
Respect for family elders is among the positive traits in Polynesian culture. But this is often turned on its head when an abused child is victimized by a code of silence. This is an area Te'o will address. "It crosses all borders, and there's a mentality limiting who children can speak out to."
The women tear up as they speak of the lack of programs for prevention and treatment.
"They're under our flag, and they should have every advantage that we have, but they don't. And that is wrong," Taft-Reinebold said. "This is not just an empty promise. It's our second visit. Throughout the year we send supplies and we're on the phone with them.
"Our goal is to continue to make a difference," she added.
By Dave Reardon
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 26, 2009
(Single Page View) | Return to Paginated View
Ta'ase Faumui, June Jones, Greg McMackin, Jeff Reinebold, Jesse Sapolu, Samson Satele, Craig Stutzmann, Ma'a Tanuvasa, Jack Thompson, Tony Tuioti.
Two-and-a-half tons of star power crowded the stage at the news conference yesterday at the airport. This was the football component of the American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission. This was the drawing power.
Now that we have your attention, look off to the side. Meet the unsung heroes of this undertaking -- the people in this delegation who will provide the most long-lasting positive effect on the people of American Samoa.
Anita Ciarlieglio, Robert Esteban, Francisco Garcia, Scott Holuby, Carolyn Ma, Jessica Munoz, Daniel Nabas, Ellie Taft-Reinebold, Marci Tapusoa, Kelli Te'o. These doctors, nurses, social workers and students won't show anyone how to block and tackle.
They'll merely teach others how to save lives.
JACK THOMPSON, "The Throwin' Samoan," noted the incredible statistic that a male from American Samoa is 40 times more likely to play in the NFL than a non-Samoan American.
But the health care stats aren't so good. Jones pointed out some of them. The more cynical among you will call this a glorified football recruiting trip. But $400,000 in medical supplies and services and the fact that this is the second annual venture speak otherwise of the June Jones Foundation.
Many college coaches love the players of Samoa. Jones and the rest of this delegation are proving they love the people of Samoa.
"This is all about going one step further," said Mufi Hannemann, the Honolulu mayor who is of Samoan ancestry. "Don't just look at us at (Samoans) as athletes who can add to your win-loss record. Look at us as people."
IT IS a meaningful trip for all, but especially sisters Marci Tapusoa, a pediatric critical care nurse at Kapiolani, and Kelli Te'o, a social worker at Kahuku High School.
"We're proud of our background, and we want to do what we can," Tapusoa said.
People on the mainland know of Samoans as star football players.
"But that's just the handful who gets out," Tapusoa said.
They don't see the kids critically ill from post-strep infections. "We've coded a few," she said, hospitalese for they died.
Respect for family elders is among the positive traits in Polynesian culture. But this is often turned on its head when an abused child is victimized by a code of silence. This is an area Te'o will address. "It crosses all borders, and there's a mentality limiting who children can speak out to."
The women tear up as they speak of the lack of programs for prevention and treatment.
"They're under our flag, and they should have every advantage that we have, but they don't. And that is wrong," Taft-Reinebold said. "This is not just an empty promise. It's our second visit. Throughout the year we send supplies and we're on the phone with them.
"Our goal is to continue to make a difference," she added.
Reach Star-Bulletin sports columnist Dave Reardon at [email protected], his "Quick Reads" blog at starbulletin.com, and twitter.com/davereardon.
Ta'ase Faumui, June Jones, Greg McMackin, Jeff Reinebold, Jesse Sapolu, Samson Satele, Craig Stutzmann, Ma'a Tanuvasa, Jack Thompson, Tony Tuioti.
Two-and-a-half tons of star power crowded the stage at the news conference yesterday at the airport. This was the football component of the American Samoa Football Academy & Medical Mission. This was the drawing power.
Now that we have your attention, look off to the side. Meet the unsung heroes of this undertaking -- the people in this delegation who will provide the most long-lasting positive effect on the people of American Samoa.
Anita Ciarlieglio, Robert Esteban, Francisco Garcia, Scott Holuby, Carolyn Ma, Jessica Munoz, Daniel Nabas, Ellie Taft-Reinebold, Marci Tapusoa, Kelli Te'o. These doctors, nurses, social workers and students won't show anyone how to block and tackle.
They'll merely teach others how to save lives.
JACK THOMPSON, "The Throwin' Samoan," noted the incredible statistic that a male from American Samoa is 40 times more likely to play in the NFL than a non-Samoan American.
But the health care stats aren't so good. Jones pointed out some of them. The more cynical among you will call this a glorified football recruiting trip. But $400,000 in medical supplies and services and the fact that this is the second annual venture speak otherwise of the June Jones Foundation.
Many college coaches love the players of Samoa. Jones and the rest of this delegation are proving they love the people of Samoa.
"This is all about going one step further," said Mufi Hannemann, the Honolulu mayor who is of Samoan ancestry. "Don't just look at us at (Samoans) as athletes who can add to your win-loss record. Look at us as people."
IT IS a meaningful trip for all, but especially sisters Marci Tapusoa, a pediatric critical care nurse at Kapiolani, and Kelli Te'o, a social worker at Kahuku High School.
"We're proud of our background, and we want to do what we can," Tapusoa said.
People on the mainland know of Samoans as star football players.
"But that's just the handful who gets out," Tapusoa said.
They don't see the kids critically ill from post-strep infections. "We've coded a few," she said, hospitalese for they died.
Respect for family elders is among the positive traits in Polynesian culture. But this is often turned on its head when an abused child is victimized by a code of silence. This is an area Te'o will address. "It crosses all borders, and there's a mentality limiting who children can speak out to."
The women tear up as they speak of the lack of programs for prevention and treatment.
"They're under our flag, and they should have every advantage that we have, but they don't. And that is wrong," Taft-Reinebold said. "This is not just an empty promise. It's our second visit. Throughout the year we send supplies and we're on the phone with them.
"Our goal is to continue to make a difference," she added.
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by Garret » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:59 pm
First reported offer from Hawaii to a Samoa recruit after/during the trip: David Katina. I don't know if SMU also offered, but Katina's first offer was by Tennessee. I guess that Tennessee went to Samoa before the Football Academy/Medical Mission by JJ's Foundation.
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 ... o-special/
http://warriorbeat.honadvblogs.com/2009 ... o-special/
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by Garret » Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:02 pm
http://www.samoanewsonline.com/viewstor ... ion=Sports
Feature in the Samoa News about the Samoa Football Academy (which the Samoa press calls the "June Jones Football Academy".
[quote]Jones, a quiet, confident man said few words during his closing remarks.
“It’s not all about athletics,â€
Feature in the Samoa News about the Samoa Football Academy (which the Samoa press calls the "June Jones Football Academy".
[quote]Jones, a quiet, confident man said few words during his closing remarks.
“It’s not all about athletics,â€
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