During our time on Guam my parents got heavily involved in setting up fundraiser events for the Navy Relief Society. My dad organized and ran a series of boxing events ("smokers") among the military members from the island. The three-round bouts included a few local boxers but mainly service members from NAVCAMS, Anderson AFB, Camp Covington, and the Naval Base. One event featured a Thai boxing bout and another had kids from the local Guam boxing club.

I would pass out flyers my dad made at all the mailboxes in the South Finegayan housing area. The events were usally held at the outdoor movie theater on NAVCAMS, although I remember one event at Club Macambo (?) beside the Navy Exchange. Everyone knew my dad ran the events and I was a big deal among my friends. I could let people in for free if I wanted. Talk about power! I still have the trophies and awards my parents were presented and will post photos soon.