by Hla Min
Updated : June 2026
Background
- NAPA (in Northern California) is known for its fine wineries.
- Gordon Kaung (M83), founder of Mechanical Solutions, extended his entrepreneurship by co-founding iNapa Winery with his spouse Lillian (EC83).
- iNapa Winery has hosted several RIT gatherings.
Gathering in 2015
- It was a follow up to the 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles to welcome Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma, Saya U Win Kyaw (Met71), Saya U Nyunt Htay (Met73) and selected guests.
- Saya U Myat Htoo (C68) and Ma Ku / Daw Hnin Maung Maung drove Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma from LA to SF Bay Area.
- iNapa Winery hosted lunch and dinner gathering. Ko Thiri Nyunt (Met) played Gordon’s keyboard and sang.
Other Gatherings
- NorCal RITAA meetings
- U Tin Myint (David Ko, M67, GBNF)
- U Tin Myint (M80, ex-Saya)
- Alumni from overseas & out of state
- Birthday for U Myo Myint Sein
Engagement Party for Ryan and Siria
- May 24, 2026
- Sumptuous lunch, drinks and desserts
- Raffle : winners received iNapa Premium Wine
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