APO FLAPOFLAPOFLAPOFLAPOFLORIDORIDORIDORIDORIDAAAAA HOSTS 1STHOSTS1STHOSTS1STHOSTS1STHOSTS1ST COUNCILCOUNCILCOUNCILCOUNCILCOUNCIL MEETINGMEETINGMEETINGMEETINGMEETING Wishing for your continued success! And to all ACNA Meeting attendees, get ready the HEAT is on . . . you are in for another Florida treat! - by chosy Kudos to all of you for your continued service to APO! Best wishes and More success! -ssy March 2011 1st Council Meeting - 2011 Edition
Top row: Sis. Marlene Leones, Lito Tarculas, Sis. Merlinda Apostol, Roehl Reyes, Ian Beltrano and Sis. Cora De Jesus during induction of officers in San Diego, California. Bottom row: Thom Pascual, Roehl Reyes, Ian Beltrano, Cora De Jesus and Mel Adriano after ACNA election in Newark, California. 1st Council Meeting - 2011 Edition March 2011 APO FL APO FL APO FL APO FL APO FLORID ORID ORID ORID ORIDA HOSTS 1ST HOSTS 1ST HOSTS 1ST HOSTS 1ST HOSTS 1ST COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING MEETING MEETING MEETING MEETING Once again ACNA executives will trek to the Sunshine State to hold its 1 st Quarterly meeting to be held at the Residence Inn by Marriott on March 25-27, 2011. If I can recall, APO Florida hosted the same Spring Meeting (3 rd Quarter) in 1998. I remembered, most if not all attendees headed by then ACNA President Dony Rondilla and my ka-batch VP Dennis Villanueva came back home in high spirits and full of wacky tales about their one of kind experience. And although APO Florida, kind of stayed low profile or shall we say hibernated from ACNA for a while. They are now back in full swing not only in ACNA affairs but also in the Filipino-American community in the counties of Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward & Orange in Florida. After 10 years of inactivity, APO Florida was revived through the leadership of Bro. Frank Suzara when a new set of officers were elected on March, 2009, namely: President- Bro Frank Suzara VP - Bro Edwin Magparangalan, Secretary - Bro Lito Cua Treasurer - Sis Isidra Yokose Auditor - Sis Lu Chavez ID Officer - Bro Harrison Garalde Sgt.-At-Arms - Sis Myrna Macatangay & Sis Felicia Madronal Board of Directors: Chairman - Bro Jeric Sta Rosa Director - Bro Jose Eco Director - Bro Del Dela Cruz Director - Bro Nelson Fetalvo Director - Bro Chris Alfonzo Director - Bro Rene Alumpe Slowly but surely this new set has re-invigorated more or less the 48 member strong APO Florida which was founded in the summer of 1996 thru the initial efforts of Bro Tony Santos and Sis Jessie Santos. Wishing for your continued success! And to all ACNA Meeting attendees, get ready the HEAT is on . . . you are in for another Florida treat! - by chosy ACN CN CN CN CNA HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN THE BL THE BL THE BL THE BL THE BLOCK OCK OCK OCK OCK The Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Council of North America elected its new set of officers last September, 2010 in Newark, California. There were a few historical firsts in last year’s convention. For a change, we elected our first lady president. After 10 consecutive presidents from the United States, she is also the first Fil-Canadian to lead the confederation. Sis. Cora de Jesus, is originally from Orion , Bataan and Project 4, Quezon City and now lives in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She is gifted with a 26 years old son William , who is pursuing his Doctoral program in Criminal Justice in Rutgers University in New Jersey. She joined the Alpha Phi Omega on July of 1973 under the Alpha Eta Chapter. She has a vast record of service to APO as President of Alpha Eta North America - 2007- 2008; President of Alpha Phi Omega AA of British Columbia - 2007-2008, ACNA Board Secretary - 2007-2008; ACNA 1st Vice President 2009-2010; Appointed ARNA Deputy Regional Director - 2009-2010 and now as current ACNA President - 2011-2012 as well as ARNA Regional Director - 2011-2012. Other elected officials are Bro. Ian Beltran as 1 st Vice President; Bro. Roehl Reyes as 2 nd Vice-President and Bro. Thom Pascual as Auditor. The rest of the executive positions were appointed by the incoming president. Kudos to all of you for your continued service to APO! Best wishes and More success! -ssy
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Top row: Sis. Marlene Leones, Lito Tarculas, Sis. Merlinda Apostol, Roehl Reyes, Ian Beltrano and Sis. Cora DeJesus during induction of officers in San Diego, California. Bottom row: Thom Pascual, Roehl Reyes,
Ian Beltrano, Cora De Jesus and Mel Adriano after ACNA election in Newark, California.
Once again ACNA executiveswill trek to the Sunshine Stateto hold its 1st Quarterly meetingto be held at the Residence Innby Marriott on March 25-27,2011. If I can recall, APOFlorida hosted the same SpringMeeting (3rd Quarter) in 1998.I remembered, most if not allattendees headed by then ACNAPresident Dony Rondilla andmy ka-batch VP DennisVillanueva came back home inhigh spirits and full of wackytales about their one of kindexperience.
And although APO Florida, kindof stayed low profile or shall wesay hibernated from ACNA for awhile. They are now back in fullswing not only in ACNA affairsbut also in the Filipino-Americancommunity in the counties ofPalm Beach, Miami-Dade,Broward & Orange in Florida.
After 10 years of inactivity, APOFlorida was revived through theleadership of Bro. Frank Suzarawhen a new set of officers wereelected on March, 2009, namely:President- Bro Frank SuzaraVP - Bro Edwin Magparangalan,Secretary - Bro Lito CuaTreasurer - Sis Isidra YokoseAuditor - Sis Lu ChavezID Officer - Bro Harrison GaraldeSgt.-At-Arms - Sis MyrnaMacatangay & Sis FeliciaMadronalBoard of Directors:Chairman - Bro Jeric Sta RosaDirector - Bro Jose EcoDirector - Bro Del Dela CruzDirector - Bro Nelson FetalvoDirector - Bro Chris AlfonzoDirector - Bro Rene Alumpe
Slowly but surely this new sethas re-invigorated more or lessthe 48 member strong APOFlorida which was founded inthe summer of 1996 thru theinitial efforts of Bro TonySantos and Sis Jessie Santos.
Wishing for your continuedsuccess! And to all ACNAMeeting attendees, get readythe HEAT is on . . . you are infor another Florida treat!
- by chosy
AAAAACNCNCNCNCNA HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN A HAS NEW EXECS IN THE BLTHE BLTHE BLTHE BLTHE BLOCKOCKOCKOCKOCKThe Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Council of North America elected its newset of officers last September, 2010 in Newark, California. There were a few historicalfirsts in last year’s convention. For a change, we elected our first lady president. After10 consecutive presidents from the United States, she is also the first Fil-Canadian tolead the confederation.
Sis. Cora de Jesus, is originally from Orion , Bataan and Project 4, Quezon City and nowlives in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She is gifted with a 26 years old son William , whois pursuing his Doctoral program in Criminal Justice in Rutgers University in New Jersey.She joined the Alpha Phi Omega on July of 1973 under the Alpha Eta Chapter.
She has a vast record of service to APO as President of Alpha Eta North America - 2007-2008; President of Alpha Phi Omega AA of British Columbia - 2007-2008, ACNA BoardSecretary - 2007-2008; ACNA 1st Vice President 2009-2010; Appointed ARNA DeputyRegional Director - 2009-2010 and now as current ACNA President - 2011-2012 as well asARNA Regional Director - 2011-2012.
Other elected officials are Bro. Ian Beltran as 1st Vice President; Bro. Roehl Reyes as 2nd
Vice-President and Bro. Thom Pascual as Auditor. The rest of the executive positions wereappointed by the incoming president.
Kudos to all of you for your continued service to APO! Best wishes and More success! -ssy
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The Councilis a publication of the Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines)
Alumni Council of North America exclusively for itsmembers, families and friends. The opinions expressedhererin are those of the writers, and are not intended to
represent APO-ACNA.
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Editor-in-ChiefSancho Sy
Contributors:Nora Quibal • Vic De Leon • Ian Beltrano
Cora de Jesus • Dan Nino • Franz TanglaoJulian Santos • Aleks Garcia • Maricar DavidDan Suratos • Vinvin Vedar Madonna Castro
To All My Brothers and Sis-ters of APO San Diego , dis-tinguished guests, andfriends,
Once again, I would like tothank the whole APOACNA /APO ARNA breth-ren, through the APOAlumni Association of SanDiego , for the trust and
confidence that you have bestowed on me to lead this segmentof our illustrious fraternity in North America, the Alumni Coun-cil of North America(ACNA) and the Administrative Region ofNorth America (ARNA) . I am sure that a great majority of us arewell aware that we are just in the threshold of confronting amajor challenge that lies ahead – that of uniting all of the APOalumni associations in this part of the world.
This task, no matter how gigantic it may sound, is attainable.We only have to harness our strength and focus our resolve toachieve this goal. As your incoming president and incoming
regional administrative director, I can only assure you of a strongleadership skill to lead ACNA/ARNA to attain this seeminglyinsurmountable goal. Yes, we can. If only every APO AlumniAssociation in our region work together, and offer their all-outsupport and cooperation, yes indeed, WE CAN.
Let me again say, THANK YOU, my brothers and sisters, forgiving me the honor of leading our fraternity in this part of theworld. I would like to thank Brother President Ben Castro andall the other executive officers and member of the Board ofDirectors for all the support, guidance and assistance that youhave given me while Iam your 1st Vice President for 2009-2010.
Good night, and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a HappyHolidays, everyone.
Acceptance speech for APOAASDAffair, December 4, 2010By: Sis. Cora de Jesus APO ACNA Pres. 2011-2012 APO ARNA RAD 2011-
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Bro. Ian Beltrano, Sis. Cora De Jesusand Bro. Roehl Reyes
Sis Cora with Brods. Ian, ThomPascual and Bems Domingcil
Sis Cora and Brother Maggie Katz
Sis Cora and Bro. Mel Adriano
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Alpha Phi Omega of San Diego playedgracious host to the inauguration heldat the Holiday Inn, Miramar lastDecember 4, 2010. Over 150 Brothersand Sisters from four corners of thecontinent attended the threefoldcelebration and induction of officersof the Alpha Phi Omega AlumniCouncil of North America, Alpha PhiOmega Administrative Region ofNorth America and the APO AlumniAssociation of San Diego.
We were indulged by past PresidentAPOAASD 2009-2010 Bro. EdwinApostol, who delivered the welcomeremark to a packed house of visitingdelegates and guests. Bro. Bob Diazalso gave a great introduction toinduction officer Bro. Past President BenCastro ACNA National President 2009-2010 and ARNA Regional Director 2009-2010, followed by an intoxicating closingremark by APOAASD President Year2011-2012 Bro. Julian Santos. It was anevent marked with a night of camaraderie,fun and never ending fellowship.
Sister Cora De Jesus delivered heracceptance speech as the newlyinducted ACNA President. Her goal forthe next two years is to put forth ashared vision towards a commonmission that will create cohesion,teamwork, and will greatly enhanceNorth America’s missioneffectiveness. She exhibited thehighest standard of professionalism,integrity, dedication, and unyieldingefforts that brought her to the highestpinnacle of ACNA authority, as the firstACNA Sorority President who hailsfrom the North West region of NorthAmerica. She is now ready to assumeACNA’s highest position and hersustained superior performance hasearned respect, trust, and confidenceof ACNA Brothers and Sisters, and therest of the APO community.
APOAASD EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:President:Julian S. Santos Jr , Pi, 1962Vice President:Pablo “Paul” C. Rabanal, Theta 1964ASecretary:Merlinda S. Apostol, Zeta Delta, 1982Treasurer:Ricardo “Ric” Pascua, Pi, 1980CAuditor:Raymund B. Quicho, Gamma Pi, 1979PRO:Gordon “Don” Gordo, Gamma Psi, 1979Sgt-at-Arms:Rocelino “ino” Castro, Theta Sigma, 1999Chairman of the Board:Edwin Apostol, Zeta Delta, 1981Board Members:Cesario “Cesar” Angeles, Alpha Phi, 1975Patrick “Pat” Mendoza, Delta Nu, 1980A
ACNA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:President: Cora De Jesus, Alpha Eta 19731st VP: Ian Beltrano, Gamma Epsilon2nd VP: Roehl Reyes, Chi, 1978Auditor: Thom Pascual, Beta Lambda
ARNA ELECTED OFFICERS:Regional Director:Cora De Jesus, Alpha Eta 1973Deputy Regional Director:Ian Beltrano, Gamma EpsilonRegional Representative:Francis Mejia, Gamma Epsilon
The APOAASD was founded on Dec 11, 1993.It has grown to over 140 members andcontinues to expand as APO alumni becomeaware of its existence and join in. About 1/3of its members are connected with militaryservice in active or retired status. Its membersare dedicated to the three cardinal principlesof APO: Leadership, Friendship and Service.
The APOAASD have been active, productive, andresponsible members of the San Diego community.It proudly serve the community locally andnationwide. Some community service eventsparticipated:
SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGO COUNTY AA NEWS AA NEWS AA NEWS AA NEWS AA NEWS AND AND AND AND AND AAAAACTIVITIESCTIVITIESCTIVITIESCTIVITIESCTIVITIES• Rice Giving and Feeding Program:200 families benefited from rice distribution projectwhile 50 children were fed.This is done throughcoordination with APO Kabite Alumni Association.
• Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk:The APOAASD was a yearly volunteer for MS Walksince 1996 and was awarded the volunteer of theyear.
• Bethune Elementary School:Beautification and cleaning. Part of the partnershipof SD Unified School District.
• Navy-Marine Corps 23rd Annual OriginalBay Bridge Run/Walk: Annual volunteeredservice by APOAASD since May 17, 1998 to giveback and support our military service personnel.
• Saint Michael Church: Gardening andcleaning. Replaced old pots and transfer plants onnew pots.
• Donated $ 300.00 through APO-ACNAdonations for typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines,February 2009.
• San Diego Blood Bank Run/Walk,San Diego, CA.
• Christmas Gift Giving: APOAASD bought theChristmas wish list of 16 orphan children of “Caringfor Future Foundation” Saul, Pangasinan,Philippines.
• Saint Vincent de Paul, San Diego, CA:Volunteered at Father Joe’s Village. Prepared 1200sandwiches and served breakfast for the homelessof San Diego.
• Adopt A School: Send 4 large shipping boxes ofassorted school supplies and books for the 2 schoolsin San Pablo City , Philippines.
• San Diego Blood Bank Naked Juice Run/Walk, San Diego, CA
• APOAASD Scholarship Program: Yearly since2006. APOAASD pays for the tuition fee of KarenLois Casidsid at Christian hood Learning Center inDasmarinas, Cavite. She is currently on her lastyear of elementary school.
The APOAASD conducts at least once a monthgeneral membership meeting, fellowship and familyget together/birthday celebrations.
To view APOAASD milestone in LF&S (activitiesand projects) go to this link:http://youtu.be/a4lmYnkU_3s
To view the souvenir program for the APOAASD17th Anniversary Dinner Dance, Induction ofAPOAASD, ACNA & ARNA Officers 2011-2012go to:http://issuu.com/juligie/docs/apoaasd_souvenirprog
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Nearly 100 APODCAA members and their families braved the cold to give a warm welcome to one of their own, HE Jejomar C. Binay,a loyal member of Alpha Phi Omega for half a century. Vic DeLeon, president of APODCAA led the reception in honor of the VicePresident of the Republic of the Philippines, in downtown DC on February 1, 2011.
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APODCAA members who welcomed Vice President Binay to Washington, DC are, from left:Fely Gomez, Berna Busog, Mila Oasan (seated), Lulu Sipin, Dood Castellano, Brenda Catellano,HE VP Binay, Di Aquino, Axi Alvarez, Hon. Erwin Binay (seated), Vic DeLeon, Bodgie Oasan.
To add to the warm welcome, APODCAAsurprised the Vice President by bringing tothe audience his APO batch mate, Willy delRosario, whom the VP had not seen foralmost 50 years. The Vice President wasaccompanied by his 20-plus delegation andwere treated to a sumptuous dinner andfellowship. The VP shared with theaudience how even his family and closestadvisors doubted that he could win theelection. He told of how he had 2% of thevotes at the beginning of the campaignwhile his opponents were at the high 30-40% at the time. Never wavering throughoutthe campaign season, he slowly inchedhigher and higher as the campaignprogressed. He eventually won 14 of the17 regions with a margin of 700 thousand-plus votes. He thanked his APO brothersand sisters who helped him during thecampaign and in the immediate aftermathof the election with their courageous effortsto preserve the integrity of the votes.
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2011 - 2012EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DAN SURATOSPresident
DEL DE BELENVice President
ZENY ORDONIASecretary
CRISTINA PATRICIOTreasurer
SIEGRED LAPATHAAuditor
JANET SOLIVENPRO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: TOM FERRERAS
Chairman of the Board ROLAND RAFAL
Director JUN BATORE
Director SANTI MORANO
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After its successful launching on Feb. 3, the Search forTen Outstanding Senior Students in Greater Los Angeles(TOFASS-GLA) is in high gear. The scholarship program of AlphaPhi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Assn. of Greater Los Angeleswas even endorsed by Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon.She also graced its launching at the Adult Day Health Care Centerin Los Angeles attended by community leaders and members ofthe media.
A Powerpoint presentation detailing the Search’sobjectives, criteria and qualifications of the nominees was viewedby the attendees. Each awardee will receive a minimum of $1,000scholarship grant. After news had reached its target audience,organizers had received calls and e-mails who requestingapplication forms to be mailed to the principals and studentcounselors.
The deadline for submission of nominees is April 29.Thereafter, the selection process will take place between May 7 toMay 21. The final awardees will be announced on or before June 1.The Scholarship Grant will be presented on July 2 to coincide withthe Filipino-American Friendship Day celebration.
The criteria for the selection of the 10 APO-GLA scholarsare 85% academics, 5% extra-curricular activities, 5% financialstatus, 3% essay and 2% school size.
A week before the launching, APO-GLA and Asian Journalhad signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) as partners. AsianJournal, published twice-weekly with the largest circulation in theFilipino-American community in mainland USA was chosen topromote and advertise this undertaking to reach as many audienceamong Filipino-American college-bound high school seniorstudents, thereby creating impact for this project.
According to overall chairman Tony Amon, the selectionprocess will be entrusted to a panel of select group of educatorsand community leaders across Los Angeles County with no familymembers of APO-GLA and project partners will be appointed asmembers of the selection committee.
The objectives and mission of TOFASS-GLA are: 1. Torecognize and award outstanding senior students of Filipinoancestry for their scholastic and extra-curricular achievements sothey could serve as role models for other youths to emulate 2. Toprovide scholarship grant to financially-disadvantaged graduatinghigh school students in their transition to colleges and universitiesand 3. To be a rallying symbol for Filipino-American unity.
In lending her support to this undertaking, Los AngelesConsul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon stated, “Allow me tocommend Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Assn. of GreaterLos Angeles for living up to its sterling tradition of developing notonly our societies, but also our future leaders, especially throughguidance, mentoring, mutual assistance and generous sharing ofresources.” She added, “ In these, they have the wholeheartedsupport of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles. Wecannot underestimate the impact of acts of generosities like thesein uplifting our people and promoting their prestige in Americansociety.”
As APO-GLA has embarked on this lofty program, theLogistics Committee headed by Bro. Ferdie Yambot is in the thick ofsoliciting donors to finance this ambitious project. Names ofprospective donors who are financially well-off but altruistic are mostwelcome. Donations are tax deductibles because of the 501 C-3 non-profit status of APO-GLA. Donors have options in their levels ofsponsorships. Platinum donation ranges from $1,000 or more; Gold -$999 to $500; Silver - $499 to $300 and Purple Heart $299 or less.
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APO SOUTH BAPO SOUTH BAPO SOUTH BAPO SOUTH BAPO SOUTH BAAAAAY NEWS:Y NEWS:Y NEWS:Y NEWS:Y NEWS: A hallmark of APOAA South Bay is the biennial AnniversaryCelebration and the induction of newly elected officers on Valentine’s
Labor Day Weekend, September 4 – 6, 2010:ACNA Quarterly Meeting, Hilton Hotel, Newark, CA
September 11- 12, 2010 - Festival of Philippine Culture& Art at the Point Fermin Park, San Pedro, CAAn annual community service commitment by APOAASB,building bridges & communities with APOSD
June 12, 2010, September 18, 2010,December 18, 2010 and March 12, 2011Adopt-a-Beach/ Beach Clean-up@ Belmont Shores Beach, CAA quarterly community servicecommitment by APOAASB
October 16, 2010 - Long Beach Marathon/ Marathon by the SeaAn annual community service commitment by APOAASB. 2010 marks the 2nd yearBros. Stephen Castro, PJAclan & Dominic Espejo running the full marathon together,representing APO’s 3-fold principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.Also, 2010 marks the year APOAASB is joined by APOHA as a joint service project.
November 13, 2010 - Election of 2011 - 2012 OfficerA night of fellowship and bayanihan pride in this most-anticipated,excitement packed & fun-filled evening of the Pacquiao vs Margarito Fightthat turned into an impromptu fund-raising event for APOAASB.
February 12, 2011- Anniversary and Induction BallA Night of Song, Music & Dance at the
Knott’s Berry Farm Resort HotelA formal biennial celebration usually on Valentine’s
weekend commemorating the anniversary ofAPOAASB and induction of officers. The event is
highlighted by presentation of the traditionalvalentine roses to all lady members & guests. This
year’s anniversary & induction ball was a successfulfellowship & fundraising opportunity
to help jump-start the APOAASB’sprojects for 2011 – 2012.
Week. A celebration that marks the recognition of the APOAA South Bay’s achievements under the leadership & service of theoutgoing officers. On February 12, 2011, APOAA South Bay was honored by the attendance of 120+ guests, members, APhiO alumni,family & friends who came to recognize the AA’s humble accomplishments and to share our hopes in community-building for the newterm. Following is an abbreviated catalog of special events, projects for 2010:
December 11, 2010APOAASB Christmas Party
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Officers Meeting & Last Canvassing for APOToronto Little Princess, October 23, 2010
Halloween Party - October 30, 2010
1st APO Toronto Little Princess Coronation Night - November 20, 2010
Kids Party - December 4, 2010 Induction of officers - December 18, 2010
Boxing Day 2010 - December 26, 2010
Blood Letting - February 26, 2011Boxing Day 2010 - December 26, 2010
Induction of officers - December 18, 2010
Sis CORA DE JESUS - PresidentBro. IAN BELTRANO - 1st VPBro ROEHL REYES - 2nd VP
DDDDDALLAS-FORALLAS-FORALLAS-FORALLAS-FORALLAS-FORT T T T T WWWWWORORORORORTH TH TH TH TH AA AA AA AA AA NEWSNEWSNEWSNEWSNEWS Last December 4, 2010, the APO AlumniAssociation of Dallas Fort Worth, Texascelebrated its 10th year anniversary with thetheme Celebrating A Decade: In The Traditionof Leadership, Friendship and Service. Thecelebration was held at the Hampton Inn &Convention Center, Mesquite, Texas.
Brothers and sisters from neighboring citiesattended the affair, as well as families and friendsof APO DFW. Part of the celebration was theinduction of newly elected officers for the year2011-2012: Bro. Alex Garcia - President, Bro. RenatoAmoguis -Vice President, Bro.Allan Icarangal–Secretary, Sis. Tess Reyes– Treasurer and Bro.SamM a c a b b a b a d –Auditor. BrothersJun Tapay and DanMaines from APOHouston AA led theinduction ceremony.
Awards and recognitions were also given to brothers and sisters who showed exemplifiedservice and unselfish dedication to achieve the goals and objectives of the association.Among them were Bro. Aleks Garcia, Bro. Ivan Reyes, Sis. Tess Reyes and Bro. BongCoronel.
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Harrah Casino Rincon Turn AroundJuly 2010 - Harrah CasinoRincon Valley Center, CA
Alzheimer’s Walk - September 2010Century Park, Los Angeles, CA
Halloween at the Titan... Eeek!Oct 2010In a Cruise,Shoreline Aquatic ParkLong Beach, CA
Long Beach Marathon w/APO SouthbayNov 2010
Long Beach Aquarium, Long Beach, CAGeneral Membership Meeting
Jan 2011Arnold Bejasa’s Residence
Burbank, CAAPOHa Induction BallApril 2011Crowne Plaza Hotel, LAX
APO DFW AA launched its 10th YearCommemorative Badge
as a souvenir item for this historic event.
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JANUARY 15 - 1st EXEC/BOARD MTG.@ Bro. Ed Constantino’s Residence - 1:00 pm2310 Century Point Lane, Apt. BGlendale Heights, IL 60139 (630) 774-9715
FEBRUARY 5 - 1ST GEN. MEMBERSHIPMEETING @ Bro. Homer Yamsuan’sResidence - 5:00 pm.,79 Regent Dr., Gilbert,IL 60136 Tel. No. (630) 338-7298
FEBRUARY 13 - 2nd EXEC/BOARD MTG.@Three Z Services - 2:30 pm307 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 115Wheeling, IL 60090 (847) 553-6521
MARCH 11 - FRIDAY NIGHT’SFELLOWSHIP WITH AA’s MEMBERS &GUESTS(dinner will be served w/ donations frommembers & a whole lechon will be sponsoredby the AA’s Officers) @ Hyatt RegencyWoodfield Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Road,Schaumburg, IL 60173 – 7:00 pm
MARCH 12 - SATURDAY “filipino style’BREAKFAST @ the hotel; tosilog,longsilog, bangsilog etc. – 7:30 am(sponsored by Pi Brothers in the Midwest)
Alpha Phi Omega (Philipines) Midwest-Chicago Alumni Association celebratedits 13th Induction of Officers and Dinner Ball last Saturday, March 12, 2011, atthe Hyatt Regency Woodfield, located at 1800 East Golf Road, Schaumburg,Illinois 60173. The Induction of Officers and Dinner Ball is the biggest fund-raising event of the association. The proceeds from this event are used to fund thevarious service projects of the alumni association.
Sis. Cora de Jesus, ACNA President and ARNA RD, DY 2011-2012 delivered aninspirational speech and also inducted into office the Executive Officers and Boardof Directors of APO Midwest-Chicago AA for DY 2011-2012.
The ACNA International Humanitarian Medical, Dental and Optical Mission hadbeen a biennial service project undertaken in the Philippines for many years now. It is one ofACNA's noblest projects in coordination with APO Philippines. Below are information forthis year’s mission:
- co-chairperson ( Philippines )• Brod. Art Libot, ACNA permanent representative to APO Philippines
This year's mission will be centered to the following services:1. Surgical Cysts removal, Awareness and Education2. Children's Deworming Program, Awareness and Education3. Dental Service, Awareness and Education4. Optical Service, Awareness and Education5. Circumcision Service
On the humanitarian side of the mission, we will distribute used clothing and stuff toys. Pleasesend your door to door shipment to Brod. Virgilio Blasco (SAPOC President). His home addressis, 727 blk. 26 Kabisig Floodway, Barangay San Andres, Cainta Rizal. Tel. nos. 09062822772,5423550.
Due to the proximity of the mission, ACNA provides most, if not all of the financial aspect whileAPO Philippines will coordinate the provision of volunteer medical doctors, dentists, nurses,security,and others but not limited to medicine and medical supplies, security, press coverage,food and drinks. These will be coordinated by yours truly, Brod. Art Libot and the Overallchairman, Brod. Aleks Garcia with Philippine counterparts, Brod. Joey Policarpio and Sis. ZitaBalagot, co-chairpersons.
Also on the Phillippine side, we are now coordinating with APO MAFI, Brod. Dr. Mike Hernandezand Sis. Dr. Celine Basbas, APO-DAP, Sis. Dr. Yoya Tarriela and also to Sis.Rikki Liquigan.
In order to have a smooth flow of operation for the success of the mission, we will designate andcreate later on different committees that will get involved on the planning and execution of the 8thIHMDOM.
PLAN OF ACTIONS:1. All Alumni Associations are enjoined to support this noble project. The AA Presidentsshould send as soon as possible their association's pledges for advertisement on our ACNAmember directory to Brod. Bems Domingcil, our ACNA Treasurer.2. Northern and Southern California AA's should collect more used clothing and stufftoys.It is proposed that we send 40 door to door boxes of these items.3. IPP Brod. Ben Castro will be the contact person on the SFO side. The shipping cost is$45.00, including the free boxes. Brod. Ben address is 3269 Lopes Court, Hayward, CA 94541.Thedeadline for this shipment is April 18, 2011..4. We will make update later who in the LA side will handle the shipment. We will alsomake announcement on the cut-off dates of submission to give time for delivery.3. All members of the ACNA Executive Officers should exert all efforts to help in thefundraising to the success of the project.4. Bro. Pres. Francis Mejia will be in charge in the LA side. Forex shipment charge is$45.00 per box. He will make the announcement on the cut off dates and drop off points .
Details and updates will be discussed on our Spring 2011 meeting in Boca Raton, Florida onMarch 25-27, 2011.
Hosted by APO-FloridaMarch 25 – 27 (Friday – Sunday)
Boca Raton, Floridaat the Residence Inn by Marriott
525 NW 77th St.Boca Raton, Florida 33487
Registration Fee is $100.00 per attendee.Registration Fee will cover:
Welcome packet and conference materials. 4 meals (including the Sunday brunch at the
beach) and a heavy snack (ihaw-ihaw) on Fridayafternoon. Residence Inn by Marriot hotelguests will also enjoy a free breakfast buffetduring their stay.
The use of conference room. Surprise APO-Florida gift.
PROPOSED AGENDAI. Meeting Call to Order
- Cora De Jesus, ACNA PresidentII. InvocationIII. Welcome Address
- Frank Suzara, Pres.- APO FloridaIV. Roll Call (determination of quorum)
- Vinvin Vedar, ACNA SecretaryV. Election and Oath Taking of Chairman and
Secretary of the BoardVI. Change in Presiding Officer (from ACNA
President to Chairman of the Board)VII. Approval of last meeting (Newark BOD
meeting September 3, 2010)VIII. Old Business
a. Previous resolution for adoption for DY 2011-2012b. APO Calgary application
IX. New Businessa. Creation of Membership committeeb. Confirmation of Appointed Officerc. Proposed Activity for DY 2011-2012d. Proposed Budget for DY 2011-2012e. Fundraising Presentation - Ian Beltrano, ACNA 1st VPf. Proposed Resolution, One Stand for North America - Sis. Cora de Jesusg. Alumni Association advertisement solicitation to ACNAh. 8th IHMDOM May 21, 2011 – For information and adoptioni. 26th National Biennial Convention, Cagayan De Oro City, Phl. Torch and Trefoil Advertisement approval
X. AnnouncementXI. AdjournmentXII. Toast Song
For further information and clarifications, pleasecontact Bro. Frank “Rocky” Suzara at:
