by Hla Min
Updated : July 2025
RIT Days
- Matriculated from MEHS in 1969.
- During his RIT days, he was known as Hla Myint Thein.
- Per advice from his paternal uncle Saya U Win Kyaing, he took Mechanical Engineering.
- Graduated in 1975.
Singapore & USA
Worked in Singapore before moving to USA.
Activities
- Founding member of RIT Alumni International, which organized the First RIT Grand Reunion and SPZP.
- Wore multiple hats at SPZP-2000
- Co-Chair of the Working Committee (with Benny Tan)
- Financial Controller
- Logistics Chief
- Publisher of commemorative issue of RIT Alumni Newsletter
- Past President of BAPS. During his tenure, he used his culinary skills to host lunch meetings. His ancestors ran a top rated restaurant. He learned the recipe for Dan Bauk from his father, and has improved it. He would use different meat for his Dan Bauk.
- Founding member & Past VP of NorCal RIT Alumni Association
- Gave a seminar (e.g. on PE) at Mechanical Engineering Department, YTU
- Donated books. Helped others (Daw Mu Mu Kin & Victor Wong) to donate books to YTU
- With the help of some YTU sayas, he helped find eligible recipients for the scholarship offered by Daw Mu Mu Kin.
Mg Mar Ga wrote:
တကယ်အားကိုးရတဲ့ကျောင်းတော်သားပါ
Updates
- Lost his father in September 2015
- Lost his mother-in-law in September 2019
Memories
SF Bay Area Alumni
- Meetings & Gatherings at Benny’s house
- Welcome Sayas & Alumni to the SF Bay Area
SPZP-2000
- Co-Chair, Working Committee
- Several Subcommittees
M75
- Reunion & fundraiser in Yangon
Saya U Ba Than
- Paid respect to Saya at Winner Inn
Reunion of SPZP Organizers
- KMZ visiting from Washington State
- Benny enjoying retirement after three successful careers
SF Bay Area Soon Kwyay
- Hayward Kyaung (picture)
- Also, Half Moon Bay Kyaung (for Maurice’s retirement, Kuto dana for Maurice’s dad)
Retirees’ Lunch Gathering
- Selected restaurants & malls
Posts
- BAPS
- NorCal RITAA
- RIT Alumni International
- SF Bay Area Alumni
- SPZP
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