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  • NorCal RITAA (Sept 2018)

    NorCal RITAA (Sept 2018)

    by Hla Min

    Update : July 2025

    Hosts

    U Myat Htoo & Daw Hnin Maung Maung

    Saya U Myat Htoo (C68), Chair of BOD (Board of Directors) and Daw Hnin Maung Maung (“Ma Ku”) hosted the face-to-face meeting on September 23, 2018.

    The face-to-face meeting is usually held every quarter.

    The next meeting will be held in early November by U Nyunt Than (M86), Joint Secretary and Daw Htwe Htwe to prepare for the AGM (Annual General Meeting), where the election of the EC (Executive Committee) and BOD will take place.

    Activities

    One activity of NorCal RITAA is to provide scholarship (some prefer the terms stipend, grant and financial aid) to eligible YTU students.

    Last year four YTU students were offered $1000 for a year and three YTU students were offered $500 for a year.

    The current recipients should reapply the following years if (a) they have maintained good grades (b) they still need financial assistance.

    U San Lin (M87) and family have pledged to support for one student a maximum of six years until graduation.

    U San Lin (Rightmost)

    Daw Mu Mu Kin, spouse of Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) has supported two students. She has pledged to support one student for the following year.

    Daw Mu Mu Kin

    U Kaung Kaung Oo (Gordon, M83) and Daw Lillian Kaung (EC83), owners of iNapa Wine, have pledged to support one student for the following year.

    Gordon & Lillian

    Donations

    U Thein Tun Aung (Dennis, EP76) donated $600 to the NorCal RITAA Scholarship fund.

    Daw Kyu Kyu Lin (Bawlone, T75) donated $300 to the NorCal RITAA Scholarship fund.

    Daw Khin Mya Yee (Sarah, C77) donated $200 to the NorCal RITAA General Fund.

    King Wong (Victor, C66) donated $100 to the YTU Library Project via NorCal RITAA.

    Saya Dr. Nyo Win (M65) donated $50 at the NorCal RITAA Summer Picnic.

    NorCal RITAA presented appreciation award (plaque, certificate) to the major donors.

    The list of donors is maintained by U Ko Ko Zin (M84), Treasurer.

    Updates

    • Saya U Maung Maung (ChE66), Gordon Kaung (M83) & U Aung Myint Oo (EC84) are Past Presidents.
    • U Tin Maung Win (C86) is the President.
    • Stan Liou (M67) is Past Chair of BOD.
    • Saya U Myat Htoo (C68) has been Chair of BOD for several terms.
    • During the pandemic, several activities were put on hold.
    • In 2023, activities resumed with the Annual Dinner.
    2023
    • In 2024, NorCal RITAA celebrated the Centennial of Engg Education in Burma, and the 60th Anniversary of RIT. It also revamped the website.
    • Several sayas and senior alumni mentioned the difficulty of attending Dinner Gatherings.
    • NorCal RITAA will hold a special Lunch Gathering on August 16, 2025. The entertainment program will feature Tu Tu & Zayanda. The educational program will feature two Speakers.
    Lunch Party