Organizations : Guam

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Territory of Guam is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/). One should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/us-gu.html).

ARROW ARCHER: AIDS AND HIV ON GUAM  (http://www.guam.net/pub/arrow/)
Presents "Arrow Archer," the newsletter of Arrow, Inc., an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with AIDS and HIV in Guam. Posts contact information for the headquarters in Mangilao, Guam, via mailing address, fax number, and e-mail. Provides newsletters and articles, island news, and women's news. Contains information on HIV and AIDS conferences. Includes a calendar of events.

GUAM CRIME STOPPERS  (http://www.guam.net/crimestoppers/)
Presents Guam Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit organization working to prevent crime. Posts contact information via telephone number. Contains information on unsolved cases and most wanted criminals. Lists newspapers, television stations, and radio stations that support the Crime Stoppers.

GUAM NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (GNOC)  (http://www.gnoc.com/)
Presents the Guam National Olympic Committee (GNOC), a nonprofit sports body that supports international sports competition and goodwill, the development of athletes, and community activities. Provides information about events, sport opportunities, merchandise, and more.

JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL  (http://virtual.guam.net/schoolsites/JFK/index.html)
Presents the John F. Kennedy High School in Tamuning, Guam. Posts contact information via mailing address. Contains information on clubs and organizations. Provides class pictures and articles from "The Kennedy Chronicle" school newspaper.

MACINTOSH USERS GROUP OF GUAM (MUGG)  (http://www.guam.net/pub/mugg/)
Presents the Macintosh Users Group of Guam (MUGG), a nonprofit group that provides support for computer aficionados who use Macintosh computers. Posts contact information via e-mail. Contains information on membership, meetings, the history of MUGG, and special interest groups.

NATIONAL GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION (NGA)  (http://www.nga.org/)
Presents information about the National Governors' Association (NGA), an bipartisan organization, headquartered in Washington D.C., for the governors of the U.S. states, the commonwealths of the Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Includes an overview and history of the organization, which provides a forum for governors to exchange views and experiences. Notes that the NGA also provides assistance in solving state-focused problems, information on state innovations and practices, and a bipartisan forum for governors to establish, influence, and implement policy on national issues. Posts press releases, along with contact information via mailing and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.

WESTERN GOVERNOR'S ASSOCIATION (WGA)  (http://www.westgov.org/)
Presents information about the Western Governors' Association (WGA), an independent, nonpartisan organization of governors from 18 western states, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Includes an overview and history of the WGA, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, which aids governors in identifying and addressing key policy and governance issues in natural resources, the environment, human services, economic development, international relations and public management. Offers information about WGA initiatives and programs. Allows access to online WGA publications. Posts contact information via mailing and e-mail addresses, along with telephone and fax numbers.