Saya U Myat Htoo (C68), Chair of BOD (Board of Directors) and Daw Hnin Maung Maung (“Ma Ku”) hosted the face-to-face meeting on September 23, 2018.

The face-to-face meeting is usually held every quarter. The next meeting will be held in early November by U Nyunt Than (M86), Joint Secretary and Daw Htwe Htwe to prepare for the AGM (Annual General Meeting), where the election of the EC (Executive Committee) and BOD will take place.

One of the activities of NorCal RITAA is to provide scholarship (some prefer the terms stipend, grant and financial aid) to eligible YTU students.

Last year four YTU students were offered $1000 for a year and three YTU students were offered $500 for a year.

The current recipients should reapply the following years if (a) they have maintained good grades (b) they still need financial assistance.

U San Lin (M87) and family have pledged to support for one student a maximum of six years until graduation.

Daw Mu Mu Khin, spouse of Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) has supported two students. She has pledged to support one student for the following year.

U Kaung Kaung Oo (Gordon, M83) and Daw Lillian Kaung (EC83), owners of iNapa Wine, have pledged to support one student for the following year.

U Thein Tun Aung (Dennis, EP76) donated $600 to the NorCal RITAA Scholarship fund.

Daw Kyu Kyu Lin (Bawlone, T75) donated $300 to the NorCal RITAA Scholarship fund.

Daw Khin Mya Yee (Sarah, C77) donated $200 to the NorCal RITAA General Fund.

King Wong (Victor, C66) donated $100 to the YTU Library Project via NorCal RITAA.

Saya Dr. Nyo Win (M65) donated $50 at the NorCal RITAA Summer Picnic.

NorCal RITAA presented appreciation award (plaque, certificate) to the major donors.

The list of donors is maintained by U Ko Ko Zin (M84), Treasurer.