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The President of the Sydney MOBs, Simon Lavulo celebrated his 50th birthday at Padstow Bowling Club on Saturday 3rd of April 2010.
About 170 of Simon's close friends and family were treated to a fantastic night of food, dancing, and entertainment. The Marist Old boys and members of Simon's family assisted in the preparation of food which included roast pigs, palusami, curries, chowmein and a variety of desserts. Entertainment was provided by a polished FIXX8 Band who played popular dance music that had the pumped up crowd on the dance floor all night. A Cook Island dance number was performed by Shepherd Lockington and his fiance Cynthia Dunne, who grew up with Simon in Raiwaqa in the 70s.
But the highlight of the night was the traditional Tongan presentation of kava and tauluga performed by his beautiful young daughter Laverna. It recognised Simon's Tongan ancestral roots. It brought tears to his eyes. A fitting tribute to a humble leader, a devoted father, grandfather and husband, a truly decent human being, highly respected by his peers.
Happy Birthday Mr President.
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On the 16th of June, the family and friends of Jenny and Ben Houng gathered at their residence to celebrate a very special joyous and holy occassion. It was their son Clayton's 15th Birthday as well as the day they celebrated Mass with the blessing of the house. Fr Mateo who has been living with the Houngs for the week was the celebrant. Fr Mateo is no stranger to the MOB having spent time with us when he last visited in 2008.
Following Mass, Clayton and Fr Mateo went throughout the house, blessing all the rooms. The hosts prepared a fantastic meal, enjoyed by all. The night was rounded off with a few bowls of grog while watching the second State of Origin Test between NSW and QLD.
We wish Clayton all the best for the future. We thank Fr Mateo for celebrating mass with us, for supporting our cause and for his evangelical mission in enriching the lives of the faithful in Savusavu. Vinaka.
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The inaugural Ratu Sukuna Day Charity Fundraiser staged by the Social and Charitable Oasis Inc was held at the Mytilenian House on the 29th of May 2010. The purpose of this fundraiser was to help the victims of Cyclone Tomas which devastated Fiji a couple of months back.
This event was supported by the local Fiji community in Sydney, the MOBs as well as the Cook Island Community whose islands were also devasted by Cyclone Pat back in February. It was a night of great food, fantastic music, dancing and entertainment. Special performances by a professional group of Cook Island dancers and the Sydney Fiji Catholic Youth who performed traditional mekes were the highlight of the evening. The band Tropical Groove, made up of Niko Bulai, James Sharma, Paul Verma, JJ, Ioane and Simon Lavulo, entertained the party crowd with dance hits from the 70s to the present mixed in with popular Fijian songs.
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Lawrence Foon celebrated his 50th Birthday on the 15th of May at his residence in Roselands. In fact is was a triple celebration as loyal MOB supporter Isimeli Cagica and treasurer Ben Houng also had their birthdays within days of each other. It was surprises al around. This event was attended by about 50 of his family members and friends who were treated to a night of great fun and food. The party went on til daylight with some of the revellers unable to find their way back home... |
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On Saturday 1st of May members of the Sydney MOB their famillies and friends gathered at Lalor Park at the home of Cosmo Whippy to celebrate Niko Bulai's birthday. Niko is a hardworking member of the MOB community who goes out of his way to assist at functions, in food preparations, running around and most importantly utilising his musical talents and experince in providing music and entertainment. Niko has been involved with many bands in a career that spans over 30 years and is a valuable member of our committee. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO! |
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MOB family picnic at Bents Basin in 2008. The spirit of competition was fierce in games such as pani, tug of war, egg and spoon race, maleya golf. |
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Ben Houng's 50th Birthday bash was one of the highlights of 2009. |
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Just prior to the 2008 Harbour Cruise. The Boys in Red are seen here at Lunik's place all pumped up for the task at hand. |
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