HlaMin

Service to RIT Community

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Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

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by Hla Min

Updated : June 2025

Messenger

Since April 1999, I have served as a messenger, a story teller and a record keeper of the RIT Community.

It would not be possible without the support from my beloved spouse. She attended SPZPs and selected gatherings.

My beloved spouse

In the beginning

Full of Excitement

Many sayas and alumni contributed news, articles, photos, jokes, cartoons, suggestions and comments.

They were excited to get reconnected electronically and physically.

Down Memory Lane

Kogyi Koung

Several enjoyed walking down memory lane. Kogyi Koung (Dr. Koung Nyunt, A67, GBNF) wrote about several topics. They include

  • Lost songs from RIT : one by Sayagyi U Tha Tun, another for Ma Ma Q
  • Letter to Thagyarmin about Naw Louisa Benson
  • Kyaik Hti Yo Development Project

University Days

Saya U Aung Khin, U Aw Taik Moh, Saya Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya U Min Wun (GBNF), Saya Dr. San Hla Aung, Saya U Soe Paing, U Tin Htoon, U Myint Khine (Norman), Ko Htay Aung (Victor) and several others wrote about their University Days (Yankin College, Main Campus, BOC College, Leik Khone, Gyogone Campus).

Photo Contributors

The following provided Class Photos, Group Photos and other interesting photos.

  • Saya Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (GBNF)
  • Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) & classmates
  • Saya U Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)
  • Saya U San Tun (M59)
  • Saya L. Tin Tun (Chris, M59)
  • Saya Krishna (M59)
  • U Soe Thein (EE60)
  • U Tin Htoon (A60) & classmates
  • Saya U Htun Aung Kyaw (ChE67)
  • U Thein Swe (EE69, GBNF) & classmates
  • U Aung Min (M69) & classmates
  • Benny Tan (M70) & classmates
  • U Kyi Aung (Roland, ChE73)
  • Dr. L Sein Myint (M73) & classmates
  • U Myint Swe (EP74), Daw San San (EC74) & classmates

We have acknowledged the Contributions in my Newsletter Updates, my Facebook groups and my website.

Fast forward

SPZP-2000 Organizers
  • Inam the Last Guy Standing from the Organizers of SPZP-2000.
  • Several are spending quality time with their families (especially Myees).
  • The RIT webmasters (Ko Khin Maung Zaw & Ko Wunna Ko Ko) became extremely busy after getting lucrative jobs. The websites became inactive.

SPZPs

  • There were seven Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2016.
  • SPZP-2020 was canceled due to the pandemic.
  • There will probably be no more RIT Gathering that can equal SPZP-2016 (using any Metric).

Jara, Byadi & Marana

  • Many sayas, organizers, sponsors & donors, alumni are GBNF.
  • Over 40% of 69ers are GBNF. About 20 passed away in 2020. Many succumbed to Covid.
  • Not so senior sayas and alumni are having medical problems in the sunset of their lives.
  • Loss of memory & balance are becoming common.

Pleaded for Help, but …

  • One said he wished he were 30 years younger to help me.
  • Another suggested providing some incentives to interested “New Blood” to keep my project alive and eventually take over.
  • I am hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst.
  • I have categorized and tagged my posts for easier access.
  • I have laid down the foundation for “Memories of our alma mater, mentors and alumni” Project.
  • I am confident that some passionate sayas & alumni will fulfill my Dreams.

Thanks

  • Kudos to all who have kept the RIT Spirit alive and well.

Related Posts

  • Memories of 69er, CHM, PBRS, RIT, RUBC, SPHS, SPZPs, Toastmasters, UCC
  • My Beliefs
  • My Passion
  • My Writings

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