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Saya U Myat Htoo (Chair, BOD, Norcal RITAA) presented the award to U Hla Min (EC69) at the Annual Dinner

Alumni Appreciation Award
Award presented by U Myat Htoo

U Han Sein / A Pho Gyi (GBNF)

  • Represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and Basketball
  • Became a Tone Kyaw when he was inadvertently listed as GBNF in the 69er Contact List (in 1999).
  • He was sentenced to 20 years by a kangaroo court (along with Dr. Aung Khin Sint and Ma Thidar – Sanchaung). He was released after 17 years.
  • He was a Thet Kyee of Latha Township.
  • He took photos at the 69er gatherings and distributed them to selected attendees.
  • He succumbed to Covid
U Han Sein (GBNF), U Ngwe Tun, Roland (U Khin Maung Win), U Sein Myint (K K Wong), Cyril (U Than Hla), Oscar (U Tin Aung Win) at 69er Breakfast Gathering

U Ngwe Tun / Tun Tun

  • Every month, he offers Garawa money to Ashin Ukkamsa (Victor Aung Chaw) and Ashin Pannagavesaka (Bobby Myo Tun) in memory of his beloved spouse.
  • He offered to host the 69er breakfast gathering for Sept 2022, but the gathering did not take place. Apology was offered by U Aung Min and team.

U Khin Maung Win / Roland Thein

  • He was known for his debating skills.
  • He also competed in Scrabble tournaments.

U Sein Myint / K K Wong

  • He represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo and Rowing.
  • He is a major Donor for 69er HCF and EE69er HCF.
  • He spends time in Singapore, California and Myanmar.

U Than Hla / Cyril Ba Than

  • Son of U Ba Than
  • Also known as Cyril or Cyril Than Hla
  • He took Training / Studies abroad.

U Tin Aung Win / Oscar Than Nyunt

  • He is a Moderator of RIT Updates FB group.
  • He uses Zoom to keep in touch with selected 69ers and HIC Colleagues.
  • He gave me rides to attend 69er gatherings.

U Tin Htut / Harry / Mon Yu

  • Hobbies (old and new)
  • Writing (Hmu Tin encouraged him)
  • Music
  • Tai Chi
  • Very Senior 69er
Harry Tin Htut

Albert Kyaw Min

  • Founder & President, Myanmar Pulp & Paper
  • Current President (AFPPI)
    Meeting (of 8 countries) in Thailand
  • Guitarist & Vocalist along with Daniel Tint Lwin (Singapore) & Robert Win Boh (Australia)
Seated : Nay Win (GBNF), Win Boh (Robert), Yi Yi Khaing (Vilma), Minn Aung (Hla Thaung)
Standing: Win Naing (Dicky), Tint Lwin (Daniel), Aung Myint, Kyaw Min (Ei Kun)

Notes

  • U Chit Po Po’s father is U Ba Than (co-founder of Burma Chamber of Commerce). U Chit Po Po (GBNF) represented RIT in Rowing. He is an expert Harpist.
  • Many 69ers have less or no time for their hobbies. e.g U Tin Maung Aye (Accordion)
  • 119 members (about a third of the Class) are GBNF. 20+ passed away (within the past two years; mostly due to Covid)
  • Some have medical problems.

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