Category: BASES

NorCal RITAA & SoCal Guests
by Hla Min

Updated : June 2025
- The main photo was from the Dinner.
- Other photos cover various times & events.
David Ko (U Tin Myint, M67, GBNF)

David Ko
- Entrepreneur
- Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000.
- Donated $3000 to SPZP-2012.
- Supported Norcal RITAA. Sponsored a table at the Annual Dinner to invite selected sayas & alumni from Southern California
Saya U Myo Myint Sein (A58)

NorCal RITAA Dinner

Saya Myo
- First batch of Architecture graduates
- Masters from Michigan University
- Professor at RIT
- Published books on Architecture
- President of RU ConBro association. He and his brothers attended De La Salle Schools.
- Played Soccer
Saya Dr. Tin Win (M62)

Dr. Tin Win
- Matriculated from St. John’s Dio.
- Won a Gold Medal in 1958 for Joint Highest Score in Maths in I.Sc (both years)
- Youngest in the Class of M62
- Doctorate from Melbourne University
- Past President of BASES
- Core Organizer for 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
Daw Khin Htar Yee (Lily, T72)

Lily (Rightmost)
- Founding member & Secretary of BEA
- Spouse and supporter of Saya Dr. Tin Win & his projects; Financial support for eligible students; Fundraiser for SPZP-2007 by running the LA Marathon
- Organizer, 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
U Thura Thant Zin (M76)

Thura (Seated Right)
- Goalkeeper for All Universities & Institutes’ Hockey Team
- RUBC Gold with Dat Pon Sann Aung (GBNF), Win Khaing (GBNF) & Phyo
- Past President of BASES
- Organizer, SPZP-2000
- Organizer, 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)

Saya George
- Founding member of RIT Alumni International
- Organizer, SPZP-2000
- Founding member & First President of Norcal RITAA
- Fundraiser for the Training Component of YTU Library Modernization project
Daw Khin Khin Kyu (Ann, A67)

Ann (2nd from Right)
- Supporter of RIT Alumni international & Norcal RITAA
- Classmates include Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (GBNF) and U Tun Thein.
- Brother : Saya U Thein Han (Maths, Burma selected in Basketball)
Notes
- BASES invited alumuni from Norcal to attend Annual Dinner. One was hosted by U Tin Htway (M59, co-founder).
  Most others were held at restaurants.
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June 22, 2025
BASES
by Hla Min

Updated : June 2025

Background
- Name suggested by U Tun Aung (Jeffery, EC68, GBNF)
U Tun Aung
- Burmese American Society for Engineers and Scientists
- Southern California, USA
Founders
- Saya U Tin Htut (M60)
U Tin Htut
- U Tin Htway (M59)
- U Tun Tin (David, GBNF)
Past Presidents
- U Tin Htut
- U Tin Htway
- U Tun Tin
- U Tun Aung ( Jefferey, EC68, GBNF)
- Saya Dr. Tin Win (M62)
Dr. Tin Win
- Saya Dr. Chris Lee (EE59)
- U Khin Maung Lay (Henry, T68)
- U Tin Nwe (Milton, C68)
- U Thura Thant Zin (M76)
U Thura Thant Zin 1

U Thura Thant Zin 2

With Dance Troupe
- John Huntley
Activities
- Fundraiser
  Kyan Yay (Sugar Cane Drink)
  Htamane
  Food & Desserts
BAP Booth selling Sugar Cane Drink
- Annual Dinner & Entertainment
- Trips
- Helped 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
2015 Reunion 1

2015 Reunion 2

2015 Reunion 3
- Active in Activities sponsored by SCBA (Southern California Burmese Associations)
Notes
- Many members are RIT alumni. Some volunteered for SPZP-2000 held in San Francisco.
- U Aung Khin (EP68) is Past Vice President
- James Shwe (M76) is a Donor and EC.
- U Khin Maung Lay (Henry) served as Emcee for BAPS gatherings and 2015 Alumni Reunion. He was Secretary of RIT Track & Field Association. He represented RIT in Soccer, Rowing and T&F. He loves Cooking.
- I attended BASES gatherings as Guest of EC and/or Saya U Tin Htut.
- Mra Tun (UCC, TAMPS) and Ricky Zaw are guitarists & vocalists. Ricky’s sister is Nyunt Nyunt Zaw (T68, GBNF).
2015 Reunion
- NorCal RITAA invited selected BASES EC to the gatherings.
NorCal RITAA Dinner

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June 20, 2025
Memories of U Tin Htut
by Hla Min

Updated : June 2025

Brief Bio
- Alumnus of SPHS, RU Faculty of Engineering, Birmingham University & German University
- Joined Mechanical Engineering Department as Assistant Lecturer after graduating in 1960
- His parents needed help to run their business. He complied. Three family members — his father U Chit Maung, his eldest brother U Sein Tin and saya — were taken into custody for several months.
- After completing his Waso at Insein, he rejoined Mechanical Engineering Department as Assistant Lecturer. New Sayas had to join as Instructors.
- Taught Industrial Management. Earlier, the subject was taught by Visiting Lecturers from Faculty of Social Science & Institute of Economics.
Rowing
- Past Captain & Gold of RUBC
- Won Senior Novices twice : as Rower and as Cox of the All Paulian Crew with Tun Shein (Willie), Than Nyun (George), M Hla Min (Moosajee) & Sao Hso Holm (Sawbwa Lay)
- Served as Administrator of YUBC for several years
USA
- Joined Northrop and also helped several alumni to join the company
- Took Sabbatical to work for UN
- Founded BASES with U Tin Htway (M59) and U Tun Tin (David, GBNF). He is a Past President.
- Financial Controller for 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
- Helped with SPZP-2000 held in San Francisco.
- Came to SF Bay Area to attend RIT gatherings and to have family reunion with his sisters.
- Hosted me at his new house. Took me to BASES Dinner and La Puente Monastery the following day (where there was a Soon Kwyay followed by Literary Talks).
Donations
- K100 lakhs to YTU Library Modernization Project
- K10 lakhs to SDYF (Swel Daw Yeik Foundation)
- Donated to All Mechanical Gathering
Memories
- SPZP-2000
SPZP-2000
- 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
2015 Reunion in Los Angeles

2015 Reunion in Los Angeles
- Donations
Donation

U Tin Htut and U Wynn Htain Oo

U Tin Htut
- Singapore
U Tin Htut, U Mg Mg Win, Dr. Tin Win & U Aung Myint

U Tin Htut in Singapore

U Tin Htut in Singapore
- New Zealand
U Tin Htut in NZ
- SF Bay Area
U Tin Htut in SF Bay Area
- RUBC Golds
RUBC Past Captains and/or Gold

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June 20, 2025