Faye and Babs en route to Lomaloma

Just a little peek at the Cavu girls en route to Lomaloma! They have better pics I'm sure but here's a little 'taste' of the long-awaited trip!

Far left (top to bottom): Faye Senico in the bus from Nadi to Suva on Sunday 16th March 2008. The world suddenly became a much smaller place when Aunty Ateca from the US (middle) bumped into Babs and her 2 children, Jade and Keanu (from Sydney) in downtown Suva! Luggage, cartons, biscuit buckets, you name it - for the trip to the village.

Left (top to bottom): David Cavu (Faye and Babs' brother) 'having a few' with his brothers-in-law, TuWaqa on the left (Toko and Emosi's big brother) and Emosi (Babs' partner) on the right. Jade (closest to camera) and her cousin, Faye's daughter, Lydia inflight from Sydney-Nadi. A trauckload of kerosene drums and fuel arrives to be loaede on board for the village.

Faye, Babs and David - in that order of seniority - are Uncle Ilaisa Cavu's (Tua Netani's son) children. Both sisters live in Sydney and met their life partners in the same family; the brothers Toko and Emosi Senico. The only missing child in the photos is Faye and Toko's eldest son, Navi. Both the mothers and the children were going to Vanua Balavu for the first time. The trip has been planned for a while and is being made primarily to return Mr. Luke Senico's ashes to his village as his final resting place (RIP). The Senico siblings along with their partners, spouses and children gathered in Suva on March 16th -20th with their close cousins and family to make the trip to Lomaloma on Good Friday. They are due to start returning to Suva this weekend.

Have a great weekend!

theresa.

hi5 - Triz's Photos

hi5 - Triz's Photos

Kia ora to all of our Cavu family in Fiji and abroad,
If you click on the link above it'll take you into my hi5 site. Under the 'My albums' heading, select the 'cavu family tree' and this will give you 14 pages of our Vola ni Kawa Bula. If you want a closer look at the pages, simply click on a page and it will enlarge to afford you a more readable view. Please have a look and if there are any MISTAKES, NEW ADDITIONS, etc to be made on your pages, send me a message through the 'Comments' portal and I will amend accordingly.
HAPPY READING!!
Loloma from Suva,
theresa.

Sa Malo!!

Many thanks to Veitinia (Sydney, Australia) and aunty Ateca (US) for your comments and pledges of support for the dinner fundraiser. I will also pass your good wishes on to the family at our next meeting. The dinner will be held on Friday 11th April here at the Central Cuisine restaurant, Suva.
We'll keep you updated.

Meeting at Laqere for aunty Litia's (nee Cavu, Tua Ilaisa's eldest daughter), reguregu

Left: Ben Cavu turning to beam a smile at the camera and above, Mo listening intently.

Right: Jackie, Theresa and aunty Marama catching up before the meeting started.

Left: Aunty Fatafei Jiko Luveni at the meeting for aunty Litia's reguregu.

On Monday 17th March, the Bukani mataqali met at Laqere to collect the traditional items required for presentation and an 'envelope' for aunty Litia's reguregu which was held at Nepani, the home of her (late) first husband, unlce Tavite and children. Aunty Litia died suddenly on Thursday 13th March after a short time in hospital. We understand that she had throat cancer, but her death may have been related to diabetes. It was with much sadness that we gathered and then made our way down to Nepani. Aunty Litia was buried at the Nasinu cemetery and is survived by her husband, Kali and her children, Alena, Toni, Ilaisa and Odila.

Bula vinaka

Bula vinaka to our Cavu relatives both in and out of Fiji,
Jackie (Yavalanavanua) has forwarded me the Cavu family bank account details. They are;
WESTPAC 9801748113, Suva, Fiji.

She has asked, if you'd like to buy tickets, please deposit your money into this account and record your first and last name along with the phrase 'dinner ticket' in the section where you write information for the account holder.
See you again soon,
theresa.

Cavu meeitng III 2008

Thank you Lupeti for taking these photos!

Below: Ben Cavu, uncle Paula's son and grandson of Tua Lepani listens intently despite the heat to the discussion. Above: Mrs. J. T. Koroi, takes a breather during the meeting.

TO ALL OF OUR RELATIVES : I have been asked by the Cavu committee to 'spread the word' that our fundraising drive for completing the two homes at Vasara is kicking off with a Chinese buffet dinner at the Suva restaurant 'Central Cuisine'. There have been 400 tickets printed and each family has been tasked with selling 20 tickets each. For all of our relatives abroad, could you please support us by sending in the cost of the number of tickets you nominate to buy and we'll make sure that those of us who are not as 'comfortable' as others make use of the tickets with their families? I will upload the bank account number in the next couple of days, The dinner will be held on Friday 11th April from 6 - 10pm.

Cost: $20.00 (FJD) / ticket

The minutes for the third meeting appear below. Please note that we have made enquiries about using solar energy for the Vasara homestead and this cost will also be met by the fundraising events that are planned for the year. The overall objective is to complete all renovations and the solar energy installation by the time we go over for Christmas this year.

Another very important reminder: For all those who wish to make the trip to Ono at the end of this year, please submit your names and those of your family members who wish to go as soon as possible. All fares must be paid by Novemeber 2008.

Fares: $230.00 (return)

Boat: SUILVEN or WESTERLAND

Dates: 19th December 2008 - depart for Ono

2nd January 2009 - return to Suva

If there are any changes to these arrangements I will inform you all as soon as I hear of them. Could I also please ask everyone to send in your comments regularly so that I can see how accessible this site is? We haven't heard from our US relatives in particular and we know we have a very sizeable Cavu-descendant community up there!

Minutes for the 3rd CAVU FAMILY MEETING

Date: Saturday 24th February 2008
Venue: Aunty Jackie Koroi’s Residence Tamavua
Time: 3:30pm

1.0 Present:
Paula Cavu - Turaga-ni-Mataqali (TNM)
Mrs Jokapeci Koroi - President (Chairperson)
Peniasi Cavu
Jackie Yavala
Uncle Netani Cavu
Paula Cavu (Uncle Netani’s son)
Joe Koroi
Theresa Koroi
Lupeti Fihaki - Secretary

2.0 Welcome
2.1 Tea & refreshments were served before the meeting started.
2.2 Uncle Netani conducted devotion, prayer & welcomed everyone to the 3rd Cavu family meeting for 2008

3.0 Apologies
3.1 Laite Cavu
3.2 Aunty Marama & family
3.3 Netani
3.4 Jone
3.5 Susana
4.0 Confirmation of minutes
4.1 Minutes were read by secretary
4.2 Minutes confirmed by Ben 2nd by Jackie (JY)


5.0 Matters Arising
5.1 Correction to the minutes. The minutes did not mention the calendar dates for the Cavu meetings. It only stated the Committee meeting dates. (Re: Attachment a)
5.2 Ben was asked to address and action item 5.2 “the insertion of the voting procedures into the Constitution”
5.3 Re: Item number 6.2 Theresa presented her findings pertaining to the Costs of Installing a solar system.
5.3.1 Basic materials required are as follows
5.3.1.1 Solar panels
5.3.1.2 Batteries
5.3.1.3 Generator (Invertors)
5.3.1.4 Wind Generator (as an alternative to reduce running cost)
5.3.1.5 Ben gave further insight as follows
5.3.1.6 8watt panels $1250
5.3.1.7 1000w Invertors $3500
5.3.1.8 Controller $350
5.3.1.9 Batteries $300
6.0 Business
6.1 Treasurer’s Report
6.1.1 Total of $156 was collected in the last meeting. $100 was given as the deposit for the fund raising dinner at Central. Balance is $56.
6.1.2 Balance b/f $299 plus$56 = Current balance $355

6.2 Water
6.2.1 Aunty Jackie provided her findings to the committee as follows
Table 1 Costing of Water tanks

Supplier
Tank / Size
Jack’s Tyre Centre
Suncourt

Vinod Patel

10 000 litres
$2,200
$2 950
Can be reduced to $1950
$2,850
with strainer
25 000 litres
$5 500


$2,550
w/out strainer

6.3 Fundraising
6.3.1 The tickets were distributed to those present at the meeting and it was agreed to that each family have a minimum of 20 tickets each to sell.
6.3.2 Tickets were to be distributed to families that were not present.
6.4 AOB
6.4.1 Uncle Paula requested that the Action list be followed as it provided a guidance to the activities of the Committee to be able to cross check items that needed to be followed up.
6.4.2 He also suggested that a congratulatory letter be sent from the clan to family members who are taking up public office positions.
7.0 Conclusion
7.1 Uncle Paula showed his appreciation to the young members of the Committee who took the Initiative of paying a visit to Brenda’s baby daughter’s funeral. He also apologized to the Secretary for not informing him of the event as it was on short notice.
7.2 Secondly he emphasized the need for the elders to encourage and and to be happy for the progress made by the younger generation and that this needed to be recognized.
7.3 He also encouraged everyone to continue to be punctual and committed to the Clan’s plans and commitments
7.4 Jackie closed with a word of prayer
7.5 The next meeting as per scheduled will be conducted on the 8th of March 2008.
Item #
Action
Name
Due Date
Comments
1
Include Clan Meeting dates
Lupeti
Immediately
√
2
Minute M#2 Item 5.2
Peniasi
8/03

3
Solar Project
Theresa/ Peniasi
October
Quotes presented to the meeting (WIP)
4
Water Project
Autny Jackie
October
Quotes presented to the meeting (WIP)
5
Dinner Night
Jackie (JY)
11/04
Tickets to be distributed to all families not present at the meeting immediately
6
Barrel Night
Marie
Unidentified
Marie to update members
7
Action List
Lupeti
immediately
√




Lupeti Fihaki Jokapeci Koroi
Secretary Chairperson


Dated this 27th day of February 2008.
March

8th Saturday

24th Saturday

April
5th Saturday
19th Saturday

May
31st Saturday

June
28th Saturday

July
26th Saturday

September
6th Saturday

November
1st Saturday

December
6th Saturday (Annual General Meeting)


The default venue for the meeting is at Tamavua Aunty Jackie’s Residence unless advised otherwise.

See you soon,

theresa.

Cavu meeting II Feb 2008

Photos taken from the 2nd Cavu meeting of the year held at Mrs. J. T. Koroi's residence, tamavua, Suva.

Above: Susana Cavu (Vosa Cavu's wife) and daughter, Netani (Vosa's brother in the background to the left and Joe Koroi- background right, partially obscured). Vosa and Netani Cavu are the sons of uncle Netani Cavu, brother of Aunties Ruci, Ana, Ili and Ateca; children of Tua Vosa Cavu.

Below: Mrs Jackie Yavalanavanua (nee Cavu), treasurer of the Cavu committee on the phone to the World Bank! The minutes for the meeting appear below.

CAVU FAMILY MEETING

Date: Saturday 9th February 2008
Venue: Aunty Jackie Koroi’s Residence Tamavua
Time: 3:30pm

1.0 Present:
Paula Cavu - Turaga-ni-Mataqali (TNM)
Mrs Jokapeci Koroi - President (Chairperson)
Peniasi Cavu
Theresa Koroi
Joe Koroi
Jone Cavu
Jackie Yavala
Netani Cavu
Mrs Susana Cavu
Paula Cavu (Master Netani’s son)
Lupeti Fihaki - Secretary

2.0 Welcome
2.1 The Chairperson welcomed all present to the meeting.

3.0 Apologies
3.1 Laite Cavu
3.2 Pikeu Street family
3.3 Aunty Litia
3.4 Elenoa
4.0 Confirmation of minutes
4.1 Minutes were read by Jackie (JY)
4.2 Ben confirmed minutes, 2nd by Jackie (JK)
5.0 Matters Arising
5.1 Correction to minutes. Tua Netani was the one who installed the tank not uncle Lagi.
5.2 Madam Chair pointed out that the election procedures were to be inserted in the Constitution. A copy was circulated for viewing.
5.3 Uncle Paula moved to accept the new change to the voting procedures as proposed by the Chair, 2nd by Ben.
5.4 Madam Chair suggested that the $100 per family (item 5.8) be seen as a minimum only. Family’s are not discouraged from contributing more that that.
5.5 Submission of names for trip to Ono to start. Chair reiterated the need to have a register and receipt book. JY apologized for not bringing the receipt book.
5.6 There was no update regarding the option of chartering a flight.
5.7 The need to update the names in the family tree was raised.
6.0 Business
6.1 Treasurer’s Report
6.1.1 Jackie Yavala took members through the Report that was presented at the Committee meeting at Makita Street on 12/01/08.

6.1.2 $102 was collected at Makita taking the balance to $299 and subscriptions for 2008 were welcomed.

6.2 Maintenance Work at Vasara
6.2.1 Thresa provided an update on her latest findings regarding the potential installation of a solar system.

6.2.1.1 Needs Assessment needed to be considered. Number of houses to power, power points, fans etc.

6.2.1.2 Back up capacity also to be determined

6.2.1.3 When is the likely time (month) for the installation.

6.2.2 Madam Chair suggested October be earmarked for the completion of the solar system project.
6.3 Water
6.3.1 The water issue was discussed at length and it was agreed that more information be gathered anything concrete was decided in this regard.
6.4 Trip to Ono
6.4.1 Names to be collected
6.4.2 Date tentatively set at 20th December – 02nd January
6.5 Fundraising
6.5.1 There were two options discussed.
6.5.1.1 Central Cuisine. Cost = $10/head. Tickets to be sold at $20. deposit $100.
6.5.1.2 11th April and 26th April were identified as 2 possible dates
6.5.1.3 Turaga ni Mataqali proposed 11th April as the date for the dinner
6.5.2 Barrel Night
6.5.2.1 Marie was not present to expound on the subject but there were suggestions that both ideas be considered.
6.6 AOB
6.6.1 Cavu family to have their own register for the trip to Ono aside from the mataqali register.
6.6.2 Turaga ni Mataqali moved to formalize Lupeti as secretary to replace Laite who has moved to the Ministry of Health (HQ) as acting Director Policy Planning and Infrastructure.

6.7 The Proposed committee meeting Dates were confirmed as follows

6.7.1 March 01st Saturday
6.7.2 June 21st Saturday
6.7.3 August 30th Sunday
6.7.4 October 25th Saturday
6.7.5 November 22nd Saturday

7.0 Conclusion
7.1 Madam Chair invited the Turaga ni Mataqali to say a word of encouragement.
7.1.1 Turaga ni mataqali stressed on the 2 challenges that faced the Committeee and the Clan. 1) was the fact that the clan had to fundraise for the Ono I Lau trip. Secondly the challenge was to follow in the footsteps of our forefathers.
7.1.2 The family house project stood as a testament to the continuing efforts and hard work of everyone in the Clan.
7.2 The Chairperson thanked the Turaga ni Mataqali and delivered her closing remarks.
7.3 Closing Prayer was presented by the Turaga ni Mataqali
7.4 Meeting adjourned at 5.15pm
7.5 Next meeting to be held on 23rd February at Tamavua







Lupeti Fihaki Jokapeci Koroi
Secretary Chairperson


Dated this 21st day of February 2008.