According to Bedebii Chiokai, BMS principal, BOG not only donated $2000, but also has pledged an annual donation to the endowment fund – in the same amount – for the next 4 years.
Chiokai further added that BOG would, over the next five years (inclusive of this year), have contributed a sum of $10,000 to BMS endowment fund.“Words fail me when it comes to expressing how grateful I am of the generous donation,” Chiokai said. “BOG’s donation is an indication of the bank’s sincere commitment to serve and a testament of its leadership’s character. I am, for lack of better words, humbled and deeply grateful.”The President of BOG, Ms. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, along with Mike Naho Iowaa, BOG Regional Manager, and Kathrine Roberto, BOG (Palau Branch) Manager presented to Chiokai and members of BMS school board the check on Wednesday to mark the initial installation of BOG’s 5-year pledge.In related news, BMS had earlier received contributions – in kind and monetary – during its 35th anniversary celebration that amounted to $24,178.14.According to Chiokai, state communities, businesses, organizations, and individuals have made significant donations that would ensure that the school continues to serve the people of Palau.Recognition and appreciation is bestowed to: (Individuals) Akemi Akiwo, Anathania Timarong, Berry Moon Watson, Celine Oiterong, Ciana Shiro, Del. Marhence Madrangchar, Dr. Patrick Tellei, Del. Jonathan Isechal, Dilubecheb Rechebei, Vice President Camsek E. Chin, Elmis Ruluked, Fredrick Olsudong, Frienda Wasisang, Gloria Emesiochl, Mr. And Mrs. Godinez Renguul, Isami Ngiraitib, Itong Etibek, Itwong Ngiraikelau, Johnson Emesiochl, Julia Franz, Sen. Mark Rudimch, Mr. And Mrs. Hiromi Nabeyama, Mr. And Mrs. Pierantozzi, Naomi Ueki, Kimau Ngirchemat, Danny Higa, Risao Bausoch, Yoichi K. Rengiil, Ivan Rudimch, Pres. Johnson Toribiong, Rebelkuul Felix Osilek, Rekemesik Becheslchad, Rekemesik Ngiltii Idesmang, Remeriang Tmetuchl, Rinsang Rechirei, Risao and family, Sen. Arnold Oilouch, Sen. Regina Mesebeluu, Sue Pfeizer, Ucheldikes’ family, Vice President Kerai Mariur, Yolsau Ngiraikelau, and Blas and Yuko Lawrence; (businesses/organizations) A&A Store, Family Surgical Clinic, Palau Community College, Surangel and Sons Co., Yo-Ziro Automotive, Mobil Top-side, Bureau of Agriculture, Belau Umpire Association, and Bank of Guam.“On behalf of the Ngara Modekngei, BMS students, the school board, BMS fundraising committee, and BMS staff I thank everyone for the contributions and continued support,” Chiokai said, “and hope that each hand that was extended to support BMS is blessed.”
