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Message from the President

BAAT Officers (2006)

U Myo Aye Thane

President

281-565-0364

U Robert Chan

VP Finance

281-242-8915

Daw San San Myint

VP Social

281-530-1898

U Maung Maung Lay

VP Community Affairs

713-291-1122

Daw Thant Zin Han

Secretary

831-633-9598

Daw Sylvia Hom

Treasurer

832-818-2986

U Htin Aung Win

VP Dallas

817-292-3969

Daw Wah Wah Myint

VP Austin

512-451-2348

Dr. Tin Aung Hla

VP San Antonio

210-490-0519

Please contact any officers above if

you have any inquiries or business

communication concerning the

Burmese community.

Dear Members and Friends,

First, I would like to wish you Happy Burmese New Year! This is the

time for our favorite gathering of the year, Thingyan! I am sure those of us

who participated in Thingyan back in Burma will remember these joyous

days. For the younger generation, who as not had opportunity to see the

Thingyan in Burma, you can recall BAAT's Thingyan gathering where you've

enjoyed various authentic Burmese dances and Burmese dishes, playing

outdoor games, and throwing water at one another. This year, as a special

arrangement, we moved Thingyan back to April to get the essence of True

Thingyan Spirit. We want to encourage participation from our younger

generations who will be responsible for carrying on our traditions in the

Twenty-first century.

Our last gathering in February, for Union Day, was very successful.

Thanks to everyone's hard work, we all enjoyed plenty of traditional Burmese

food and music. It was the first time we tried out the singing contest. Due

to its success, we have requests to hold other contests as well. When we get

more volunteers, we can look into expanding it.

We are planning on having a big Thazaungdine party in the later

part of October or early part of November. BAAT will keep you informed in

advance.

But, first things first. We are about to celebrate our new year. I

would like to invite all of you to our celebration of Thingyan and hope to see

you all there.

Happy New Year!

Yours truly,

Myo Aye Thane

President, 2006

Invitation

BAAT’s annual Thingyan Picnic will be held at Bear Creek Park on Sunday, April 23, 2006. You and your

family are cordially invited to join us for a day of fun, great food, music, fellowship and of course splashes.

Bring your friends along to share the fun. Please bring extra clothing if you are going to participate in

water throwing event.

When: April 23, 2006 (Sunday) 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

Place:

Bear Creek Park, Pavilion #6. Please see map for location. If

you need further assistance,

please call Ko Myo Aye Thane (281) 221-6255; Ma Thant Zin Han (832)-633-9598; Ko Stephen Yoe

(832) 452-5757.

Burmese American Association of Texas

April 2006

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