Thus did National President (NP)-elect Magleo “Mel” Adriano end his accep- tance speech during the Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Incorporated Induction of Officers for the Development Year 2007-2009 held on June 30, 2007 at the Alegria, Manila Pavilion, City of Manila , Philippines . Adriano, Eta Chapter Batch 1969-C and Sigma and Omega chapters affiliate, is the 22nd National Presi- dent of APO . Northern California: Alumni Chapter of SFSV, NorCal, Sacramento and CVCA
ALPHA PHI OMEGA (Philippines) ALUMNI COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA 2nd Quarter 2007 [See Induction, pg 2] APO Phils National Officers Inducted Adriano sworn in as 22nd President By: Bro. Capa Caparino, ETA 2001, TNT Editor-in-Chief Manila Pavilion, City of Manila, June 30, 2007 “We believe in each other.” Thus did National President (NP)-elect Magleo “Mel” Adriano end his accep- tance speech during the Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Incorporated Induction of Officers for the Development Year 2007-2009 held on June 30, 2007 at the Alegria, Manila Pavilion, City of Manila , Philippines . Adriano, Eta Chapter Batch 1969-C and Sigma and Omega chapters affiliate, is the 22nd National Presi- dent of APO . Adriano, a self-made successful businessman in the country’s prime electron- ics industry, urged all brothers and sisters in the Philippines as well as overseas to help his administration attain its programs and projects for the next two years. He thanked those who supported him and his entire Performance Team for their trust and confidence. The National President also expressed gratitude to those who did not support his candidacy for keeping democracy alive in the organization, but challenged them to render their utmost commitment and cooperation for the present administration. “We need your support and cooperation for without it, we will not succeed in all of our endeavors for a better APO ,” said Adriano. ‘The Performance Team’ Adriano, along with his Performance Team, swept landslide victory during the elections at the 24th National Biennial Convention (NBC) in Tagaytay City last May 3 to 6, 2007 . His Performance Team composed of Amelito “Bong” Cruz (Executive Vice Presi- dent), Porfirio Elmer “Elmer” Reyes (Vice President for Alumni Affiars), Ismael ‘Isma” Pelayo (Vice President for Fraternity Affairs), Alma Sheilla “Rikki” Liquigan (Vice President for Sorority Affairs) were also inducted into office last Saturday. Board of Directors under the Performance Team inducted were Edgar “Egay” Llarena (Chairman), Octavio “Bebot” Traya(Vice Chairman), Lemuel Espinosa (Di- 1 st Librado I. Ureta Service Cup Launched Knollwood Golf and Country Club Granada Hills, California August 4 & 5, 2007 Northern California: Alumni Chapter of SFSV, NorCal, Sacramento and CVCA Southern California: Alumni Chapter of APOGLA, South Bay and San Diego. Granada Hills — Over 40 players joined the face-off between teams North and South to mark the debut of the Dr. Librado I. Ureta Service Cup, which was held at Knollwood Golf and Country Club on August 4-5, 2007. The more seasoned golfers from SFSV AA, NorCal AA and Central Valley AA represented Team North, led by its hole-out captain Bro. Cesar Garingan. They were pitted against the so-called “second best” Team South of ace captain Bro. Tony Gomez, which was composed of players from San Diego AA, South Bay AA and GLA AA. The 2-day ala-Ryder Cup fair- way challenge was capped in a combination of best ball and match play formats pairing the players in a tight contest of over 20 flights that ended up in a tie score of 15.5 points each team. The awarding ceremony and post-game fellow- ship were held at Bro. Art Franco’s residence. Bro. Vinz Argonza was declared Putting Champion. Long- [See Golf, pg 9]
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ALPHA PHI OMEGA (Philippines) ALUMNI COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA
2nd Quarter2007
[See Induction, pg 2]
APO Phils National Officers InductedAdriano sworn in as 22nd President
By: Bro. Capa Caparino, ETA 2001, TNT Editor-in-ChiefManila Pavilion, City of Manila, June 30, 2007
“We believe in each other.”
Thus did National President (NP)-elect Magleo “Mel” Adriano end his accep-tance speech during the Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines IncorporatedInduction of Officers for the Development Year 2007-2009 held on June 30, 2007 atthe Alegria, Manila Pavilion, City of Manila , Philippines . Adriano, Eta ChapterBatch 1969-C and Sigma and Omega chapters affiliate, is the 22nd National Presi-dent of APO .
Adriano, a self-made successful businessman in the country’s prime electron-ics industry, urged all brothers and sisters in the Philippines as well as overseas tohelp his administration attain its programs and projects for the next two years. Hethanked those who supported him and his entire Performance Team for their trustand confidence. The National President also expressed gratitude to those who didnot support his candidacy for keeping democracy alive in the organization, butchallenged them to render their utmost commitment and cooperation for the presentadministration.
“We need your support and cooperation for without it, we will not succeed in allof our endeavors for a better APO ,” said Adriano.
‘The Performance Team’
Adriano, along with his Performance Team, swept landslide victory during theelections at the 24th National Biennial Convention (NBC) in Tagaytay City lastMay 3 to 6, 2007 .
His Performance Team composed of Amelito “Bong” Cruz (Executive Vice Presi-dent), Porfirio Elmer “Elmer” Reyes (Vice President for Alumni Affiars), Ismael‘Isma” Pelayo (Vice President for Fraternity Affairs), Alma Sheilla “Rikki” Liquigan(Vice President for Sorority Affairs) were also inducted into office last Saturday.
Board of Directors under the Performance Team inducted were Edgar “Egay”Llarena (Chairman), Octavio “Bebot” Traya(Vice Chairman), Lemuel Espinosa (Di-
1st Librado I. Ureta ServiceCup Launched
Knollwood Golf and Country ClubGranada Hills, California
August 4 & 5, 2007
Northern California: Alumni Chapter of SFSV, NorCal,Sacramento and CVCA
Southern California: Alumni Chapter of APOGLA,South Bay and San Diego.
Granada Hills — Over 40 players joined the face-offbetween teams North and South to mark the debut ofthe Dr. Librado I. Ureta Service Cup, which was heldat Knollwood Golf and Country Club on August 4-5,2007. The more seasoned golfers from SFSV AA,NorCal AA and Central Valley AA represented TeamNorth, led by its hole-out captain Bro. Cesar Garingan.They were pitted against the so-called “second best”Team South of ace captain Bro. Tony Gomez, whichwas composed of players from San Diego AA, SouthBay AA and GLA AA. The 2-day ala-Ryder Cup fair-way challenge was capped in a combination of bestball and match play formats pairing the players in atight contest of over 20 flights that ended up in a tiescore of 15.5 points each team.
The awarding ceremony and post-game fellow-ship were held at Bro. Art Franco’s residence. Bro.Vinz Argonza was declared Putting Champion. Long-
[See Golf, pg 9]
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings!
As you may probably know by now, I waselected as the new Regional Director for the
Administrative Region of North America (ARNA), taking over the reinsfrom Bro. Dan Maines, ARNA’s interim RD as ARNA underwent theprocess of organization. As you also know, I am the current President ofthe Alumni Council of North America (ACNA). In the past, much confusionand seemingly irreconcilable misunderstandings were spawned becauseof the existence of both organizations in North America. This state ofevents should neither be ongoing nor seen as a hardening of standsbetween one and the other. Let us see them, rather, as elements of oneand the same Alpha Phi Omega, and the problems and confusion as merechallenges to surmount as we embark on a new direction and outlook forthe coming years.
Difficult as the job of the interim ARNA RD was, we are not yet overthe hump and my term as your regular RD does not, by any stretch,signal the end of the transition. On the contrary, we are very muchinto transition as we strive to convince the skeptical that ourimplementation of a new regime of governance in North America willand should and ought to accrue to the benefit of Alpha Phi Omega.
Before we finally move from transition into “regular” status, weneed to work together, bearing in mind that all stakeholders in thisendeavor are our brethren with only the best interests of Alpha PhiOmega in mind and that we can achieve more by working togetherrather than against each other. In this, it should be well to notethat there are basic premises that we should recognize:(a) That we are all APO and we cannot afford to engage in hubris; weneed to realize that we would not be here either as ACNA, AA or ARNAwere it not for APO and,(b) That as APO, we are ruled by our CBL and all our acts should be ruledby the CBL; hence, any charter contrary to the APO CBL should beinvalid insofar as it does not conform to the APO CBL, and should beamended accordingly.
Keeping these basic premises in mind, I call on all to partner withus to achieve our common goals in Alpha Phi Omega.
Fraternally in the spirit of LFS,
Lester Arevalo
rector for Alumni Affairs), Oscar “OJ” Lopez Jr. (Director forFraternity Affairs, and Rheazar Zoenadine “Dotz” Uriarte (Di-rector for Sorority Affairs).
Tagaytay International Convention Center (TICC), thevenue of the convention, was filled with campaign materialsand political gimmickry that time, coupled with pressures andhot atmosphere brought about by politics. Adriano’s Perfor-mance Team defeated Dolfs Llorca’s Let’s DOLFS Team. Llorcais the Vice Chairman of the Board during Jimmy de Castro’spresidency.
‘Passing the Torch’
National President Mel Adriano formally accepted the torchof leadership from Jimmy De Castro, president of APO Philip-pines for the Development Year 2005-2007.
De Castro’ address stressed on gathering all APO to sup-port Adriano administration. The Immediate Past President(IPP) expressed his confidence on the new leadership andfurther challenged the stewardship of Adriano to continuethe programs and projects initiated during his term. Adriano isalso part of De Castro’s admin, being the Regional Director ofthe National Capital Administrative Region (NCAR).
“The officers of the Development Year 2005-2007 thank youall, a lot, for your support,” De Castro said. “We urge you allalso to support the incoming officers of our beloved organiza-tion,” he added.
‘A prestigious crowd’
A crowd of almost 300 APO men and women was attendedby Makati City Mayor Jejomar C. Binay and Makati City Coun-cilor Armand Padilla, both from Eta Chapter. The mayor of thefinancial center of the country, himself, led the charging ofduties of the new national officers. APO Comelec chairmanJudge Jose Bautista of Alpha Delta introduced the electionwinners. Judge Alice Gutierrez of Alpha Eta officiated the in-duction of officers. Col. Bobby De Joya of Beta Sigma, wasthe official representative of Police Director Brod Jess Verzosa,president of APO Lawman.
Emceed by Brother Edmund Datuin of Gamma Epsilon andSister Syl Ilao of Epsilon, the night also gathered past presi-dents of APO Philippines like Mike Lalanto, Rod Mapoy, ChatoMariñas and other esteemed APO personalities.
After the induction of national officers, newly-inductedChairman of the Board Egay Llarena and Director for AlumniAffairs Lemuel Espinosa inducted into office all the Regionalofficers in attendance.
Other events during the night include raffles, fellowship/dance party and performance of the band Orange and Lem-ons.
[Induction, from pg 1]
Bro. Mel Gonzales (ACNA Past President and Bro. Lester at NBC ‘07
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APO District of Columbia Alumni Association
AA ACTIVITIESAA ACTIVITIESAA ACTIVITIESAA ACTIVITIESAA ACTIVITIES
APODCAA members continue their efforts to propagate thethree Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. On April 8, 2007, members and their families joined to celebratethe Easter Sunday with their children. Although the weather wassomewhat cold and breezy, ingenuity came to the fore. Fortunately,Brother Bennie Domingo, Alpha’77, was gracious enough to hostthis months scheduled GMM in conjunction with APODCAA’sEaster Sunday, Egg Hunt, celebration. Members quickly improvisedto allow the children enjoy their egg hunt adventure in brotherBennie’s huge mansion, garage included. It was an enjoyable day,after all, for the children especially. Continuing with their tradition of supporting local charities,APODCAA came en masse to support this years Hands-on-DC onApril 28, 2007. Over a dozen members and just about the samenumber of APO Kids helped refurbish and paint Cardozo HighSchool in Southeast D.C. Truly a heartwarming sight to see theexcitement in the faces of these APO Kids while painting other kidsschool. Having supported this noble Service project, Hands-on-DC, for the past five years proved to be a blessing for us. The teamleader assigned to our school was so impressed at how the members
carried out their assigned tasks in such an efficient fashion, heended up asking APODCAA to double-up and paintanother portion of the school, which was originally assigned toanother group. Meanwhile, all along, our illustrious 1st Vice President, BrotherAnthony Busog, Eta Kappa *96, was working to finish the costumegallery project at the Embassy of the Philippines. Of course, this isa collective effort by several other illustrious APODCAA membersin the likes of brothers Ding Gomez, Mody Olympia, Rene Amon,Rudy Magsalin, Santi Sipin, Doods Castellano, Jesse Dayrit, JunAlvarez, Rhadee Cayman, and many others. On May 17, 2007, brothers Anthony, Ding, and Mody finally put the finishing touchesin order for the Filipino Costume Display Gallery to be ready for anembassy-sponsored event hosted by RP Ambasador Willy C. Gaa.
On May 18, 2007, RP Ambassador Gaa cut the ceremonial ribbonand proudly displayed the efforts of our very own to otherPhilippine civic organizations in the community. Finally, APODCAA will once again be in charge of this year’sPhilippine Independence Day Parade celebrations on June 3, 2007,in downtown Washington, D.C. Another collaborative effort whichhas now become a tradition. Visit us at www.apodcaa.com
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Sitting: Brod Don Carlos Almirante (Beta Omega)Sis Bing Mercado (Al-pha) Brod Opal Raymundo (Gamma Omicron) & Brod Edwin del Rosario(Alpha Delta). (Not in the picture and In teleconference): Brod ButchDimaya (Alpha Alpha) & Chairman of the Board Brod Philip Tolentino(Phi). Inset: Brod Don Carlos Almirante & Board Member Sis Henaida"Bing" Mercado
APO Alumni Assoc. of Greater New YorkMarch 18, 2007
APO Metro Houston - Leading The Way In Service
Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Metropolitan Houston Incorporated,an alumni association composed of APO (Phils) members residing inMetro Houston, is in the forefront of rendering service throughactive volunteerism.
January 2007:
On January 13, 2007, in their 2nd year in a row, APO MetroHouston members volunteered at the "Annual Texas Children'sHospital - Kid's Fun Run", which was participated by thousands ofchildren in the Houston area, by awarding individual medals to allparticiparing runners.
The next day, Jan. 14, 2007, APO Metro Houston members vol-unteered at the "Annual Houston Marathon" by providing fruits,muffins and drinks to thousands of participating runners from allover the world.
On Jan. 26, 2007, APO Metro Houston members together withAPO USA members volunteered at the Muscular Dystrophy Asso-ciation fundraiser, by helping out in their silent and live auction,which raised thousands of dollars.
To end the Month of January with a bang, APO Metro Houstonmembers volunteered at the "Houston Treeplanting Project" alongthe Clayton & Lee Rd. which was participated by hundreds of MetroHouston residents.
February 2007:
On February 4, 2007, APO Metro Houston members, in their 2ndyear now, adopted the "Mayfield Neighborhood Park" and is com-mitted to its maintenance by cleaning it quarterly.
Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2007, APO Metro Houston membersvolunteered and donated blood to MD Anderson Cancer Center,for the benefit of cancer patients and APO brethren in need of blood.
Feb. 18, 2007, APO Metro Houston members cleaned the Texas Coastby adopting "Mile Zero" San Luis Pass Bridge Area in Surfside,Texas, as part of the International Coastal Clean-Up Project.
April 2007:
On April 14, 2007, APO Metro Houston members volunteered at the"14th Annual Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off - Keep Sugar LandBeautiful", by cleaning up the streets of Sugar Land, Texas.
April 28, 2007, APO Metro Houston members, in its commitment tomaintain the cleanliness of Texas Coast, participated in the "TexasAdopt-a-Beach Spring Clean-up" together with service orientedorganizations and individuals.
Watch for more services to come!
[Houston, see next column]
[Houston, from next column]
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APO S. Ontario Alumni Association
“APO Toronto Celebrates Earth Day” On the weekend of April 21st, Alpha Phi Omega AlumniAssociation of Toronto (APO-Toronto) members and familiesrendered another meaningful and fulfilling service projects tocelebrate 2007 Earth Day. These are the clean-up drive forour annual Adopt-a-Park (April 21st) and the Tree Planting(April 22nd). These two projects have been part of our annualservice activities for the past several years. In adopting Munden Park located at North Service Roadfrom Cawthra to Hurontario, we had been noted this year bythe city of Mississauga for helping to reduce litter under thecity’s Litter-Not program. As a service-oriented organization,we committed to do three clean-ups per year under theleadership of Bro. Jerry Villanueva. Our tree planting program, led by Panny Labao, is now onits 15th year and has always been a success. On April 22nd,we were able to plant more than 200 trees to contribute to agreener environment. Our effort was recognized by thepresence of Ontario Premier McGuinty. APO-Toronto’s commitment to service remains steadfast aswe all strive to make a difference!
See you all in Toronto at the 2008 ACNAConvention!!!
The special Event was delivered in behalf of APO LICEO/ ALPHATHETA Fraternity/Sorority in joint undertaking with partners:(Supervising) 24th NBC Committee, (Working) APO TAGAYTAY,(Principal Funding $ 600-), APO ACNA (Counterpart Funding or inkind) APO SON ALAS. FLEUR DE LIZ , OWTEL Manny Delos Santos. May 4, 2007 Kamposining served 80 beneficiaries, ages 7 to 15yrs old joined by 3 participant Sangguniang Kabataan Officials and5 APO siblings to a sum of 88 comprising the 4th batch ofKamposining Young Artist for Peace and Progress. The trainingdesign was efficiently delivered to satisfied participants by in-houseartist according to each three age groups (7 to 9, 10 to12, 13 to15),most, malnourished. Each gaining pleasant experience of learningto learn, to do, to be by himself and with others; with paintingmedium by crayons, oil pastel and poster color on paper coupledwith exercises on arts appreciation where participants developedobjectivity in expression of opinion and acceptance of constructivecriticism. Significant in character building was the “po-opo-hoy!”warm up exercise that creates the obedient mood in the activityarea. ‘The Kampo Camp- Sining Camp Cheer Compete” exercisefacilitated by Camp Administrator Bro. Ching Danseco (Beta Tau)displayed shared self esteem from their rank; that drew the briefamused/ amazed attention of Bro/Sis delegates who is also thepublic of Kamposining. to the delight of camp team and communityhealth workers marshalling the participants. Aiding in watchingsafety of kids in the activity area are sisters nursing students ofpetitioning chapter, providing stand by First Aid.
Efforts of Brother Roger Gayena for inviting almost idealparticipation of beneficiary community ( relocated from urban poorareas in Metro Manila). The VitaMeal Feeding , in lieu of regularsnacks, supposed to enhance the Event with Nutrition component,failed to be delivered as scheduled for lack in timely coordination ofdistant key groups (Apo Liceo , Kamposining, Apo Tagaytay); thatrequires preparing and serving of Camp cook with parents, assupervised by Feed the Children Phils. technical experts, alsomonitoring the Event. Despite this weakness, they had expressedtheir appreciation of Kamposining as vehicle to their nutritionprogram’s information education and communication campaign. The possibility of E-FAC Manila Project Supervisor Sharon RoseYlagan’s endorsement, to Feed the Children Int’l support is prayedfor consideration as Lakay Kamposining Program Partner. Theconduct of Kamposining as a special featured activity during theAPO Convention has keyed FCPI intention to invite APO Chaptersand Alumni Association for future E-FAC (Enhanced â•” Feed AChild) Projects. Making the most of what is allowed undercircumstance, FCPI expert briefed health workers on preparation ofVitaMeal. who shall, in turn brief, parents to actual participation insolicited feeding program of Apo Tagaytay until community’srequested Kamposining return which is being looked forward to asoffering of gratitude to the people of Tagaytay City that has hostedAlpha Phi Omega’s 24th Nat’l Biennial Convention. Hopefully beforeMay ends. Holding the participants parents for lecture forum, onthe significance of cost at efficient programmed nutrition to theirchildren’ creativity, toward productivity of their children, most as
LAKBAY KAMPOSINING 24TH NBC EDITION SA TAGAYTAY CITYMAY 4, 2007 by Marizaly Jazmin Quitania
[Kampos, next column] [Kampos, pg 7]
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[24th, next column]
APO PHILIPPINES24TH NATIONAL BIENNIAL CONVENTION
APO USA DELEGATION WITH APO PHIL. OFFICIALS
Tagaytay City- Entering the Philippines, we saw the Mall of Asia,traffic in Manila, road to Tagaytay. Wednesday, before the Conven-tion we went by motorcade to Lake Taal, then by boat to VolcanoIsland, where we rode horses to the top of volcanic Taal crater.This crater has a lake in it. Therefore we saw a lake on the island.We went to the People's Park on the way back. This, you know, isthe remainder of a construction job originally intended to be a sum-mer palace for President Marcos. We saw the lake from severaldifferent restaurants in the course of a week. Then there was theConvention at Tagaytay International Convention Center.
The Alpha Phi Omega USA delegation included: ImmediatePast National President Fred Heismeyer (resident of Arkansas, teach-ing in Shanghai), Past National President Wilfred Krenek (residentof Houston, Texas), Past National Program Director Beth Tom (resi-dent of Elko, Nevada), current National Program Director Ed Richter(from Franklin, Ohio), Librado I. Ureta Foundation President MelGonzales (who lives in at least two worlds, Stockton, California,etc.), Librado I. Ureta Foundation board member & Chaparral AlumniAssociation President - Rosemary Riedy (Alhambra, California), PastChairman of the Board of Librado I. Ureta Foundation & Trustee ofthe Earle M. Herbert Memorial Scholarship - Jeff Schwartz(Alhambra, California). Representing the many facets of Alpha PhiOmega were Brothers and Sisters living in Canada, Australia,Italy, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and others.
Thursday morning Opening Day the USA Delegation, with Con-vention Chair Sis. Gigi Sacay-Clave, made a courtesy call on theMayor of Tagaytay, and was greeted by his staff member, RodolfoAncheta at City Hall. We returned to the Convention Center toview the exhibits. In the afternoon were the opening ceremonies.The Doxology was sung by Sis. Meg Alvero and her son, Jack.Thursday evening was Cultural Night with special entertainment byMeg Alvaro. There was a keynote speech by Antonio Meloto,Executive Director of Gawad Kalinga with slides. The guest speakerwas the wife of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. The GeneralAssembly opened Friday. Convention Vice Chair Ray Nagrampa
read the Convention rules. There was a roll call of collegiatechapters and alumni associations. In the afternoon there wereseparate sessions for the Collegiate Assembly and Alumni Assem-bly. Beth Tom facilitated the Collegiate Assembly with support fromNational Program Director Ed Richter and Past National PresidentFred Heismeyer. Joe Eco led the Alumni Assembly. Some of usprepared for a presentation to the Council of Elders on behalf of theLibrado I. Ureta Foundation. We must have succeeded, becausethe Council of Elders agreed to move forward by creating a taskforce on the Ureta Foundation proposal for a National Office.
Friday night was the Chairman of the Board and National President’snight with a valedictory address from outgoing Chairman Angel Lansiand a valedictory from President Jimmy De Castro. There was anexchange of gifts between APO Philippines and the APO USADelegation. Following was a raffle and 24th NBC Idol Contest.ACNA President Lester Arevalo was one of the judges.
Saturday was the Plenary Session. The ICAPO continued it’smeeting, which had begun Friday, presided by Chato Marinas. TheInternational Council of Alpha Phi Omega grappled with the chal-lenges of extension to Canada and Australia.One restaurant we visited was called "China Palace” in TagaytayHighlands, which is an exclusive gated community. One restaurantwas "Sonia’s Garden” where vegetables are grown and served. Wewere able to visit the garden there.
After the Convention we stayed one night in Makati City andsaw whatever was visible near the hotel there. We could see abusiness district south of the hotel, and across the river to thenorth another downtown area with tall buildings. We could seeboat traffic on the river.
This is just a sample of the Convention. Many experiences wereoccurring and it was impossible to be everywhere.We had a layover of about three hours in Taipei flying each direc-tion. We saw a lot of the airport there.Have you had a layover on any flights to Manila?
Fraternally,Jeff Schwartz & Rosemary Riedy
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Staff
ContributorsCapa Caparino, Cora de Jesus, Jeff Schwarts, Rosemary Reidy,
Amelito Fortun, Leo Baltazar and Marizaly Quitania
The Councilis a publication of the Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines)
Alumni Council of North Americaexclusively for its members, families and friends.
2007 International Medical, Dental and Optical Mission future adults of a Filipino society that takes care of its young,elderly and other needy, had not been convenient due to thelimitations of T.I.C.C to outsiders and distant location of communityserved. Sis Dr. Nobella S. Tumbokon of Apo Son Alas efforts, toprovide for our lack of working staff to co- facilitate judging andawarding part with Apo Liceo President Henry Ferrer. Sis Belleheaded two other sisters and Bro. Rommel Abellanosa of AlphaRho completing the panel. She was joined by fellow arts enthusiastAlpha Theta Bro, Danilo Santos (sports photography hobbyist) ofPCSO in the awarding. Winners received Certificates with tokensfrom art materials contributed by Sis Cynthia Alino Perez courtesyof Bro Amel Fortun who has taken video’s and still shots of theEvent along with others appreciating the art activity, includingACNA President Bro Lester Arevalo who, despite manycommitments, find time to witness the experience of the mobile artcamp, this time, literally and practically, set at higher groundsoverlooking the TICC edifice housing the convention of fellows forservice. Art works were laid on the grass exhibited by work-shoppersthemselves after which they were treated to a fun of face painting . The plus fun henna tattoo for adults and likhang sining shirtsfailed to raise funds for Lakbay Kamposining for lack of marketingtime and effort, and limitation on sale of shirts observed. Postconvention marketing effort on the net hopes to make sales fromthose who failed to join Apo Balikbayans 4 the 24th NBC. Proceedhopes to sustain costs of marketing Lakbay Kamposining toProspect Partners Organizations outside APO . A total of $600 , (P28.200) received as ACNA principal fundinghad been mobilized to pay cost of Honoraria for Artists ServicesP500 x 2 days (period spent for preparation, travel and actualfacilitation) = P8,000 with voucher plus purchase of Art materialsand other camp supplies P4,832.50 with receipt plus Food Allowance1) participants (Vita Meal P1,500, glutinous rice P100, Eggs P472with receipt.= P1,972 plus 2) Camp Team and volunteers 12x 5 mealswith snacks x P150 = P9,000 plus Transportation Allowance: VanRental = P4,000, public vehicle fares, 2 staff x 250 x 2 trips toTagaytay/ Amadeo =P1000, to a total of P27, 804.50. Savings ofP399.50 for contingencies such as supplemental snacks in lieu offailure to serve VitaMeal feeding, additional funding were raisedfrom bros’ and sis’ present in the activity area. Analysis of Lakbay Kamposining strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats with special focus on audit of camp teamperformance to define improvements for efficient and convenientdelivery in year two of Lakbay KampoSining. Result of first year self-evaluation shall be posted for your information and appropriate concern.
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May 18, 2007 - These pictures were taken at the “Treehouse”in Quezon city, last May 11, 2007. Sis Yolly of ARAP andBrod Lester of ARNA were both inducted by President JimmyDe Castro into their respective positions as RegionalAdministrative Directors for their Respective Regions. SACLuis Paredes, President Elect Mel Adriano and other Officerswere there to witness and share in the event.
ACNA PREXY INDUCTED AS ARNA NEWLY ELECTED APO PHIL. PRESIDENTVISIT’S CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA
July 23, 2007 Los Angeles, Ca - Bro. Mel Adriano’s recent trip tothe US saw an opportunity to meet with representatives of AAsfrom Greater LA, San Diego, South Bay, Northern California, SanFrancisco-Silicon Valley, Sacramento, Central Valley, Nevada andETAANA to name a few. His visit allowed him to discuss withvarious AAs his plans for the national organization at the sametime gather support for the council’s undertakings. At thisjuncture, Bro. Mel also had the chance to hold private audiencewith members who have specific issues with the Council that hadto be addressed. Attesting to Bro. Mel’s fruitful sojourn is a donation of 3brand new notebooks from Bros. Richard Lacson (Iota, Sec. ofLIUF) and Ed del Rosario (Gamma Epsilon) of Greater LA. NAO’sprogram of upgrading its equipment is on the right track it seeksfor donors for high speed scanner with auto-feeder and portablescanner for the 2nd ID machine setup. ~aad
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Dear Member AA’s of ACNA,
As you already know, I was elected Regional Director of theAdministrative Region of North America (ARNA) in accordancewith theAPO CBL in Chicago last April 1, 2007. As you may alsoknow, I have issued a statement explaining my stand regardingARNA, ACNA and APO Philippines.
While many of you might be cynical or suspicious about whatimpact ARNA may have on ACNA, please be assured that I havestudied the issue in great detail and have come to the conclusionthat there are no conflicts, whether of interest or of functions or ofprerogatives. What we should keep in mind is that we should notlose sight of the big picture - that we are all APO and that we allwant whatever should be best for APO and for ourselves as wecontinue to implement the ideals and principles of APO.
It is true that ACNA has been established in North Americaalmosttwo decades ago and that ARNA was mandated by the 2003National Biennial Convention to be established through theappropriateprovisions in the APO CBL. The issue of age is a falseissue and there is really no conflict between the existence of ACNAand the establishment of ARNA because both are APO creatures.Whether we like it or not, APO Philippines alumni associations inNorth America are self-limiting, that is, we cannot recruit from APO-USA members and we will have to rely on expatriate APO membersfrom the Philippines. It is therefore, in a sense, the very same peopleinvolved in ACNA who will be the players in ARNA. That is thereality we face and must accept. To refuse to accept this realityis like halting the waves of the ocean - it will be fruitless anduseless, like halting progress. We either have to ride the waves orbe swept along with it. In both cases, we cannot stop it so it isbetter to accept it and make it a positive experience for ourbeloved APO.
Let us therefore forget pride and other considerations so let us notlose sight of the REAL objective - to carry out the mission of APO.
To those who have doubts about whether or not ARNA willnegatively impact the existence of ACNA, there is nothing to fear.Freedom of association is protected and even our APO CBLrecognizes this. What is important is that the solution is not inholding back the tide but to ensure that this tide will not destroy usin its path. It is therefore just logical that we should have a voice inhow our AAs are administered in North America and the solution isto have an official standing with APO Philippines by chartering theindividual alumni associations with APO Philippines.
As ARNA (composed of mostly ACNA AAs), we now have theopportunity of a lifetime to act as one in convincing APO Philippinesto grant us individual charters, a sort of grand fathering of AAs inNorth America. Of course, this will happen only with the AAs’permission and cooperation. Those who opt out of this en masseprocedure will have to go through the process of individualchartering, which will be more difficult. It will be much easier for uscollectively to be chartered en masse than to go through the processindividually. The choice is up to the individual AAs. I am offeringyou this one-time opportunity that, as we all agree, will accrue tothe benefit of APO and not to any individual self-interest.
Mabuhay ang APO, mabuhay ang mga AAs!
Lester T. ArevaloRegional director, ARNAPresident, ACNA
IS YOUR ALUMNI CHARTERED? ACNA COUNCIL MEETINGCHICAGO
est Drive awards went to Bros. Aris Corpuz (Hole #1), JimmyMagsino (Hole #4), Ben Dayao (Hole #11) and Paul Villafuerte(Hole #16). Closest to the Pin winners were Bros. Bobet Lara(Hole #6), Patrick Afan (Hole #8), Paul Villafuerte (Hole #13) andMel Cancino (Hole #17). Low Net champions were Bros. MervynGucilatar (Class A), Erwin Carracedo (Class B) and Art Salum(Class C). The overall gross champion was Bro. Jimmy Magsino,who shot the best score of 77.
The perpetual tropy remains with Team South, being the host,until the next match. The tournament was organized and hostedby GLA AA under the leadership of its President, Bro. SanchoSy, with Bro. Mar Garchitorena as Commissioner and the Northand South team captains, and in collaboration with ACNA.
Equally successful was the Poker Tournament fundraiser or-ganized by GLA on August 4 after the Day 1 golf match. Splittingthe 1st and 2nd prize pot of $1,400.00 were Bro. Ferdie Lalucesand Rissa Nicoles (guest). Other winners were also invited guests.The card game was chaired by Bro. Raul Nadres. Part of theproceeds of the fundraisers will benefit the various serviceprojects of fundraisers will benefit the various service projectsof ACNA and GLA.~aad
[Golf, from pg 1]
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Minutes of Meeting(Subject for Approval)
ACNA Council MeetingSaturday, March 31, 2007
Present:
Lester Arevalo – ACNA PresidentHassan “Veny” Velena – Metro HoustonRamon Villana – Dallas Fort WorthEd Santos – TorontoDing Gomez – District of ColumbiaPet Ramos – MidwestJigsaw Reodica – ACNA P.R.O. and representing New YorkCora de Jesus – British ColumbiaTeddy Ramos – NevadaMel Gonzales – LIUF/ CIVICArnulfo Pleyto – representing GLAAlex Dulay – ACNA Secretary
Guests:
Rudy Magsalin – District of ColumbiaSoanVelasquez – District of ColumbiaJaylord Palma – Metro HoustonBelle Tumbokon – representing SON ALASAmel Fortun – representing SON ALASZarah Montalvo – representing SON ALASCynthia Alino – representing SON ALAS
President Bro. Lester Arevalo opened the meeting at 9:42 am at theStephen’s Room II of Wyndham Hotel – O’Hare.
Sis. Cora de Jesus rendered the Invocation. Bro. Pet Ramos,President of Midwest Chicago, delivered the Welcome Address.
Bro. Lester sought the group’s agreement to discussing officialACNA matters over the Internet to save time and get everyonemore prepared during official meetings. Everyone concurred.
The Executive Committee raised no questions over the Minutes ofCouncil Meeting at the Universal Hilton, North Hollywood,California on September 2, 2006, during the 8th ACNA BiennialConvention. Bro. Ed Santos moved for the approval of the Minutes“as it is” and seconded by the body. Copy is available upon request.
Agenda:
1. ACNA Website. This is already up yet undergoing minormodifications. The web address is www.apoacna.org orwww.apoacna.net. The site is owned by ACNA for $142.00for 2-year domain hosting. Individual members of memberAAs of ACNA may already register to enjoy more userprivileges. Bro. Jigsaw Reodica is the lead administrator.Link to email addresses by the Executive Committee andBoard Members will be provided.
2. ID Officer. Bro. Arnulfo “Noly” Pleyto was designated asoverall chairperson, who will coordinate with respective
AAs’ ID officers to facilitate processing of (APO-Phils.)ID cards. ACNA would become the go-between for alumnimembers in North America and APO (Phils.) in theprocessing of IDs. Fee is $7.00 but is subject to negotiation.Suggestion was the fee must be the same with the locals.Applicants are enjoined to submit ID applications on orbefore July 2007 to possess a valid ID for one year. Therewas a suggestion to propose validity to two years. AAsmust submit the name of their respective ID officers assoon as possible.
Designate ID Officers:
DC – Jesse DayritToronto – Hazel TanguinBritish Columbia – Edwin Florendo and Jun Batore
3. Newsletter Coordinator. AAs are asked to submit thename(s) of their respective coordinators to generate morevaluable contents for both the quarterly newsletter andthe website. No guidelines have been established for boththe website and the newsletter, which ACNA officers areprepared to formulate. The Editor-in-Chief is Bro. Mishael“Boy” Medina at [email protected].
Designate Newsletter Coordinators:DC – Vic de LeonBritish Columbia – Gene Generoso
4. ACNA-LIUF Service. Bro. Mel Gonzales of LIUF reportedthe target funds of $5,000.00. As of this date, cashcollections and pledges amounted to $5,240.00. Duringthe 2005 service project, ACNA spent $6,000.00 and thishad been the benchmark for the budget. The grouprecommended proper disbursement and accountability,especially from the Philippine side. Bulk of the cashdonations will be used to purchase medicines, whichACNA-LIUF will release in part(s), instead of paying lumpsum.
Besides cash donation, a total of 37 balikbayan boxescontaining relief goods were shipped through Sis. SallieLicauco. These will be distributed not only for the Amadeo,Cavite project site but also in Bicol.
5. Medical and Dental Team Resource Database. This is anongoing project led by Bro. Doods Castellano. The goalis to generate a data bank of contact of those in the medicaland dental fields for future ACNA undertakings. There isno cost involved in this project.
6. Computer Learning Center. This remains a tentativeproject but with already an approved budget. The originalidea was to equip elementary schools per APO Region. Asuggestion was made to channel this through theDepartment of Education (DEPED) but is has not goneanywhere just yet. Funds may be directed to an equallyworthwhile project, which the group approved.
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7. ACNA Service Center. Besides contact information viathe website, callers may contact 1-818-523-7322. This hadbeen operational since January 1995 under Bro. Lester’ssupervision and will be a continuing service to AAs andtheir members.
8. SAPOC Learning Center. The body approved a donationof $1,500.00 and is a yearly commitment but seeks regularfinancial/annual report from SAPOC. Latest financials tobe reported shortly. It is helpful to link SAPOC’s websiteto ACNA’s for regular updates. Also suggest a review ofthe standing resolution that committed ACNA’s yearlysupport for the project and copy must be distributed tomember AAs. Midwest-Chicago donates $500.00 yearlyto this cause.
9. Recognition of Senior. ACNA shall adopt this project atthe ACNA Convention in Toronto in 2008. The goal is togive recognition to seniors batch 1950s in APO and above.They must be present to receive the award. If budgetpermits, batch 1960s may also be included. The bodyconcurs with the plan.
10. ACNA Literary Contest. This is a new project, coined“Buhay APO”, which drew the nod from the body. Thegoal is to generate participants to come up with a literarypiece about APO personal experiences in general. This isgoing to be an open competition. No registration fee isrequired. All materials shall be collated in the form of (APO)book and shall become a fundraising project. Proposeddeadline of entries is during the Vancouver, BC ACNACouncil Meeting. Awarding ceremonies is scheduled atthe 2008 Toronto Convention. Mechanics shall beannounced soon.
11. Kampo Sining. The body approved a donation of $600.00for APO-Liceo, which is organizing the outreach projecton May 3, 2007, in Tagaytay to coincide with the 24th
National Convention. ACNA will partner in providing artcamp to less privileged children and the youth. Participantswill share fun in learning the basics of arts and its culturalessence.
12. ACNA Incorporation. Bro. Lester announced that ACNAhas finally sought and completed incorporation in the Stateof Washington through Bro. Ruffy Ignacio. Renewal is$10.00 only plus the required report compared to the Stateof California, which requires $800.00 renewal fee. A questionwas raised about ACNA’s liabilities in California, whichwill be discussed in a separate occasion.
13. Fundraising Projects. Bro. Lester stated that ACNA woulddraw funds from donations, sale of APO Book, Car Raffleand Golf Tournament. Offhand, there is already a plan tohold the Car Raffle at the ACNA Convention in Toronto in2008. Fundraising involving the AAs would be on a 50-50income-sharing basis.
14. SON ALAS. Newly formed AA in Southern Ontario,Canada, formally submits its application for ACNAmembership.
15. ACNA APPOINTMENTS. Bro. Lester added the followingappointments:
Jun Tapay – International RelationsMar Garchitorena – Ways and Means
16. BUDGET/FINANCIALS (see attached). Receivables werenoted as coming from those checks, which were lost byACNA PP Bro. Cesar Garingan. AAs who issued thosecheck payments were requested to examine their recordsto help account for the receivables. The past ACNAadministration formally turned over $16,895.49. To this date,only Midwest-Chicago and San Diego have paid their duesfor 2007-2008. The body questioned the absence of officialaudit certification of the turnover. Breakdown of source offunds is as follows:
· Association Dues - $3,400.00 (17 AAs)· Golf Fundraiser - $15,000.00· Car Raffle - $10,000.00· AA Application Fees - $450.00· ACNA Directory Ads - $1,000.00· APO Book Sale - $2,000.00
The body unanimously approved the budged presentedby Bro. Lester.
17. Other Matters.
· Bro. Mel Gonzales unveiled LIUF’s proposedproject of putting up a LIUF Center, which wouldserve as timeless legacy and would benefit APOPhilippines the most. The objective is to raisePhP 6M ot $200k by 2010. Mechanics to follow.
· It was raised that most members in the Philippinesdo not know about ACNA. Toronto AA wastasked to print a brochure-type material in timefor the Convention. ACNA shall provide thecontents. Other suggestion to spread the wordabout ACNA is through participation in theNational Council’s newsletter and by postingACNA materials in the APO (Phils.) website.
18. 2nd Quarterly Meeting. This will be hosted by BritishColumbia in June or July 2007. Details to be announcedsoon.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:20pm.
Minutes Certification:
Alex A. Dulay (Orig. signed)Secretary
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ALPHA PHI OMEGA (PHILS.)ALUMNI COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA
Statement of Receipts & DisbursementsFrom Jan 2007 to May 23, 2007
Beginning Balance *$16,561.11
Add: ReceiptsIHMODM
Comm-Trek Telecom $100Bro Donato Rondilla 50APO DC AA 300Nobella S, Tombokon 50Mel & Gracie Gonzales Jr. 100The librado I. Ureta Foundation 100Anonymous c/o C. Garingan 100APO -CVC A.A 100Nazarene Tumbokon Montalvo 50Ben Castro 100Villorta Brothers 30Brod Caloy Eballo 50Sis Edith Gordo & APO Pi chapter 50Bro. Gordon Gordo & Gamma Psi Chapter 50Sis Larrie Febbs & Marlyn Neri 50Emmanuel & Meredeth Cruz 50Bro. Armand Mendoza 50ALPHA CHAPTER ALUMNI INT’L 100APOAA NORTHCAL 200Brod Edwin Florendo APOIAABC 25Brod Gene Generoso APOIAABE 25Sis. Cora de Jesus APOIAABC 25APO AA DFW 500Brod Paul Villfuerte APO CVC AA 100Brod Butch Garcia, APOCVCAA 50APO AA TORONTO 200APOIAABC 100TeamPlus9, Inc c/o Brod Art Libot0 1000 APO AA Montreal 100APOPHILAANE c/o Glenn Dela Rosa 100 APO AA South Bay 100Sancho Sy 25Domel Evangelista 20Mon Tuazon 30Rey Posadas 50Dony Rondilla 50 *$4,180Annual Dues 2007APO AA San Diego 100APOIAABC 100 *$200 *$20,941.11Less: DisumbursementAPO PHILS. (Pledge Manual) -100Budget awards ( Plaque & Gabel) -145.62
