| 2010 Bed Race |
| Photos by Marlon Tuazon |
Inafa’ Maolek Congratulates the Winners of the First Annual Bed Race
HAGATNA, GU – November 23, 2010 – The Inafa’ Maolek Conciliation hosted its First Annual Inafa’ Maolek Bed Race on November 20, 2010 at Skinner Plaza in Hagåtña. 18 teams competed against each other in three divisions: men’s, co-ed, and youth. Each winning team received a one of kind, 16.5 inch Ifit wood trophy, specially made by Master Carver Robert Taitano and bragging rights for the entire year. Inafa’ Maolek is pleased to congratulate the following winners:
YOUTH DIVISION
Judiciary of Guam: Team Atdao
Sponsored by: Guam Chamber of Commerce
MEN’S DIVISION
GPD 4th Police Officer Training Cycle
Sponsored by: Ishizaki & Associates
Pit Boss/Team Captain: Gwendolyn Belandres
Runners: Ed Tiamzon, Mark Torre, Jr., Derick Santos, John Lizama, Timothy Flores, Maile Steffy
COED DIVISION
UOG Public Administration and Legal Studies
Sponsored by: Double JJ Construction
Pit Boss/ Team Captain:
Joseph Villagomez
Runners: Angelo Salcepuedes, Jonathan Nguyen, Bentley San
Nicolas, Albert Caasi II, Marchell Herreros, Olivia Torres,
Joseph Villagomez.
Other award winners include:
Best Decorated Bed Award: GPD 4th Police Officer Training Cycle
Teams had the opportunity to decorate their beds and were judged on creativity, use of natural materials and adherence to the theme of “respect our island and our culture.”
“What were they thinking?” Award: Team Xerox
Showing great enthusiasm and sportsmanship, Team Xerox earned this award due to their wacky thinking of having their teams make a “pit stop” in front of their office building during the second leg of the race to hydrate their racers and take pictures!
The funds raised from the event will be used to continue the programs and services offered at Inafa’ Maolek. Inafa’ Maolek has been engaged in helping to create a more peaceful community through our offerings of mediation, restorative justice, conflict coaching services and conflict resolution education throughout our island.
Inafa’ Maolek Conciliation is a conflict resolution organization dedicated to reducing violence related litigations and fostering peace and harmony in schools, workplaces and communities through advocacy, mediation and education. For more information, contact the Inafa’ Maolek office at 475-1977.