Saya U Myat Htoo (Chair, BOD, Norcal RITAA) presented the award to U Hla Min (EC69) at the Annual Dinner
Alumni Appreciation AwardAward 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)
First Sunday of September 2023, gathering of RIT Alumni 1964+65 intake (3.9.23) at Sein Hlyan food house
Class of 1970 and 1971
The 1st BE Intake of 1964 is also known as the Class of 1970, since most members graduated in 1970.
Likewise, the 1st BE Intake of 1965 is known as the Class of 1971.
The members of the two Classes hold joint gatherings including the “Reunion and Acariya Pu Zwe Pwe”.
The monthly gatherings were mostly held at Sein Hlyan Cafe.
Sein Hlyan is the name of the horse owned by U Han Tun Maung (SPHS) and his family. U Han Tun Maung was active in sports : Track and Field, Football / Soccer, Swimming, Archery and Equestrian.
Organizers of the group include U Khin Maung Thann and U Zaw Winn (Zin Yaw Gyi).
Saya U Myat Htoo (Chair, BOD) presented the Alumni Appreciation Award to U Hla Min
U Myat Htoo presenting the Alumni Appreciation Award to U Hla MinU Hla Min and U Myat Htoo
EC and BOD, NorCal RITAA
EC and BOD, NorCal RITAA
(L to R) : U San Lin, U Thaung Nyunt, U Aung Myint Oo, Maurice Chee, Walter Tan, U Myat Htoo, Gordon Kaung, U Hla Min, U Myint Swe, U Ko Ko Zin, U Nyunt Than
Group photos
EC and BOD & Spouses, NorCal RITAAAttendeesAttendeesDance
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