I’ve been getting quite a few questions about the SDA General Alumni Association, an association whose members are former Saint Dominic Academy Alumni, of course! ;-)
Earlier in my post, I quipped I know nothing about it. Pardon my ignorance but I only heard of this association just recently. I used the power of my fingers and googled it hoping I could find some virtual information but found nothing.
Apparently from what I heard, this “Association” has been around for quite sometime now but for some strange reasons has not been well-known in the community…(or at least in my world and in a few other’s)..., more so its leaders and how it was formed and how are they functioning.
The reason it has become an interest to some is because of its involvement, for lack of a better word, in organizing an alumni effort to bring local underprivileged kids to school thru the night high school scholarship program, spearheaded by A Better Chance Foundation.
Here are few questions I received so far that maybe some of you have the answer:
1. Do they have elected officers?
2. How were they elected?
3. Who are the current officers?
4. Is this association registered thru Security & Exchange Commissions (SEC)?
5. Do they have regular scheduled meetings a member can attend?
6. What is their relevance to our community?
I honestly don’t know the answers to the above questions, though I have some basic idea. But I’m interested to know more, as much as some of you want to know. Please enlighten us.
Anyone?
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fund Report (as of March 15, 2009)
_____________________________________________________
Cash balance from Grand Reunion (2007) = Php293.29
Balance from SDA Alumni Reunion (2008) = Php201.13
Cash Collections (2009 - to present) = ***Php13,170.00
_____________________________________________________
TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE (as of Feb. 28, 2009) = ***Php13,664.42
***Special Note: Php7,020.00 sent by Noel A. included (intended for Kamayan food-fest)
NOTE: PDC checks (from 25th Reunion)
PDC check dtd Apr 30, 2009 = Php10,000.00
PDC check dtd May 30, 2009 = Php10,000.00
Total Outstanding PDC's = Php20,000.00
Full accounting details on file. Please contact Eva or Wena if you are interested in obtaining copy.
Cash balance from Grand Reunion (2007) = Php293.29
Balance from SDA Alumni Reunion (2008) = Php201.13
Cash Collections (2009 - to present) = ***Php13,170.00
_____________________________________________________
TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE (as of Feb. 28, 2009) = ***Php13,664.42
***Special Note: Php7,020.00 sent by Noel A. included (intended for Kamayan food-fest)
NOTE: PDC checks (from 25th Reunion)
PDC check dtd Apr 30, 2009 = Php10,000.00
PDC check dtd May 30, 2009 = Php10,000.00
Total Outstanding PDC's = Php20,000.00
Full accounting details on file. Please contact Eva or Wena if you are interested in obtaining copy.
Friday, March 20, 2009
As Simple As That!
To clarify and answer some questions asked about the “by-laws” I originally proposed, allow me to share more of mine and other's opinions about it.
First, we don’t really need all batch members to be present for us to form a more structured organization for our batch, (which I am really after for), as part of the “by-laws”. For now, we only need a couple of bodies to fill in the Coordinator and Treasurer positions. Note that I did not propose the positions of President, Vice-President etc. because those require a more formal election process. We can just delegate someone to those not-so-formal postions or better yet, one can volunteer.
Coordinators become our sole source for clarifications on any information about our organization. Somebody we all can turn to lead in the discussion, gather all the inputs, and disseminate them so we can all be in the same page before agreeing on any decision. Treasurers handle the financial operation, manage, document and prepare reports for the group.
In other words, though having an election is an ideal way to do it, we don’t really need to hold one for now to satisfy our needs for a more well-organized operation. What is important is that we have those positions filled for us to move forward and operate more efficiently.
Second, nothing against the SDA General Alumni Association but I prefer small manageable group like ours. I think we can accomplish more without having to worry about what other batches are doing. If we cannot rally and convince all belong to Batch 78 that we can be one cohesive unit, we have no business getting involve in the SDA General Alumni Association.
Equally important, we all know without a consistent financial commitment from capable members, we will not be able to sustain our needs to support whatever programs we decide to undertake. I do recognize the fact however, that not all batch members are capable or even willing to participate in making that financial commitment. I took into consideration that we all have our own personal financial needs, ...na yun lang ang kayang ibigay, ...or talagang walang maibibigay, ...or perhaps talaga lang wala sa dugo ang magbigay. It is under those conditions I based the proposed annual membership fee of Php50 for local members and $50 for those members abroad, hoping this to be a more affordable and manageable fixed mandatory annual membership contribution, for all those capable.
To put it more bluntly, we cannot and should not operate under the assumption that someone will give financial support when we need it. It is important that we have annual cash projection before making a commitment to any program at all.
At this point I can only suggest to all those capable members to, if possible, fulfill your annual membership obligation, or make a pledge for whatever amount you can afford to contribute. That way we will have a better understanding of our resources and cash flow.
The “by-laws” is meant for all that I outlined above. It is just a simple written rule of conduct for our group that we should all follow if we really want to succeed and become a truly committed group and individual. It’s the group more formalized guiding principles of operation.
In summary, without Coordinators, Treasurers, and more importantly, fixed member contributions, pledges and commitment, our group will not reach its potential or worst, will not last. The ones who are now committed will soon begin to lose faith and interest, grow tired, and eventually disappear.
As simple as that!
First, we don’t really need all batch members to be present for us to form a more structured organization for our batch, (which I am really after for), as part of the “by-laws”. For now, we only need a couple of bodies to fill in the Coordinator and Treasurer positions. Note that I did not propose the positions of President, Vice-President etc. because those require a more formal election process. We can just delegate someone to those not-so-formal postions or better yet, one can volunteer.
Coordinators become our sole source for clarifications on any information about our organization. Somebody we all can turn to lead in the discussion, gather all the inputs, and disseminate them so we can all be in the same page before agreeing on any decision. Treasurers handle the financial operation, manage, document and prepare reports for the group.
In other words, though having an election is an ideal way to do it, we don’t really need to hold one for now to satisfy our needs for a more well-organized operation. What is important is that we have those positions filled for us to move forward and operate more efficiently.
Second, nothing against the SDA General Alumni Association but I prefer small manageable group like ours. I think we can accomplish more without having to worry about what other batches are doing. If we cannot rally and convince all belong to Batch 78 that we can be one cohesive unit, we have no business getting involve in the SDA General Alumni Association.
Equally important, we all know without a consistent financial commitment from capable members, we will not be able to sustain our needs to support whatever programs we decide to undertake. I do recognize the fact however, that not all batch members are capable or even willing to participate in making that financial commitment. I took into consideration that we all have our own personal financial needs, ...na yun lang ang kayang ibigay, ...or talagang walang maibibigay, ...or perhaps talaga lang wala sa dugo ang magbigay. It is under those conditions I based the proposed annual membership fee of Php50 for local members and $50 for those members abroad, hoping this to be a more affordable and manageable fixed mandatory annual membership contribution, for all those capable.
To put it more bluntly, we cannot and should not operate under the assumption that someone will give financial support when we need it. It is important that we have annual cash projection before making a commitment to any program at all.
At this point I can only suggest to all those capable members to, if possible, fulfill your annual membership obligation, or make a pledge for whatever amount you can afford to contribute. That way we will have a better understanding of our resources and cash flow.
The “by-laws” is meant for all that I outlined above. It is just a simple written rule of conduct for our group that we should all follow if we really want to succeed and become a truly committed group and individual. It’s the group more formalized guiding principles of operation.
In summary, without Coordinators, Treasurers, and more importantly, fixed member contributions, pledges and commitment, our group will not reach its potential or worst, will not last. The ones who are now committed will soon begin to lose faith and interest, grow tired, and eventually disappear.
As simple as that!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Promises promises
The result of March 15th meeting is as follows:
1. Support of the scholarsip program and programs of the SDA General Alumni Association. We all know about the scholarship program (Night School). But what is SDA General Alumni Association? hmmmm...
2. Encourage other batchmates to attend and participate in our monthly meetings/thanksgiving. Suggestion: Networking - active member MUST contact at least 5 inactive members.
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3. Active members who attended this meeting showed their commitment to the group by affixing their signatures on a sheet of paper.
4. Suggest creative ways to raise funds. Suggestion: minimum of Php365/year on a 1peso/day saving idea. Less agua pataranta!
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5. Promises were made, and hopefully not to be broken. Promises: a. A promise to lessen his/her drinking habit so he/she could give shares.
b. A promise to double his/her share on next meetings now that they are aware of the unwritten "rule" to make the minimal contribution.
c. A promise to bring new recruits on every meeting.
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Unfortunately, the "by-laws" was never discussed. Perhaps, current attendees realized they don't have time to...or they just don't want to...or they just don't see the need to.
We will try again next time to find out if the majority think it is not worth spending time discussing the "by-laws" and I'll drop my case for it.
As simple as that!
Special Note: Collected cash total of P3,960.00 for the day - from wena's "sale" of a bottle of black label scotch, plus change from binawas sa pambili ng agua pataranta, plus local attendees voluntary contribution (aka 50/50), plus the 40% of the 6K sent by Noel A.
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Food and drinks provided by Wena C (thru Noel A's contribution) plus more from attendees who brought along everything from mangoes, coffee, peanuts etc.
I don't have yet the full financial report as I am waiting from our pro tempore Treasurer Wena C to send it to me. But until then, please keep us in your thoughts when you stop by Starbucks. Your order of "Decaf Double tall non-fat extra-dry cappuccino" can go a long way to some underpriveleged kids out there. :-)
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Take note of our scheduled next meeting/thanksgiving:
Saturday Apr 18, 2009 - 3:00PM to dinner at Bart Nicolas' place.
See you there!
1. Support of the scholarsip program and programs of the SDA General Alumni Association. We all know about the scholarship program (Night School). But what is SDA General Alumni Association? hmmmm...
2. Encourage other batchmates to attend and participate in our monthly meetings/thanksgiving. Suggestion: Networking - active member MUST contact at least 5 inactive members.
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3. Active members who attended this meeting showed their commitment to the group by affixing their signatures on a sheet of paper.
4. Suggest creative ways to raise funds. Suggestion: minimum of Php365/year on a 1peso/day saving idea. Less agua pataranta!
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5. Promises were made, and hopefully not to be broken. Promises: a. A promise to lessen his/her drinking habit so he/she could give shares.
b. A promise to double his/her share on next meetings now that they are aware of the unwritten "rule" to make the minimal contribution.
c. A promise to bring new recruits on every meeting.
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Unfortunately, the "by-laws" was never discussed. Perhaps, current attendees realized they don't have time to...or they just don't want to...or they just don't see the need to.
We will try again next time to find out if the majority think it is not worth spending time discussing the "by-laws" and I'll drop my case for it.
As simple as that!
Special Note: Collected cash total of P3,960.00 for the day - from wena's "sale" of a bottle of black label scotch, plus change from binawas sa pambili ng agua pataranta, plus local attendees voluntary contribution (aka 50/50), plus the 40% of the 6K sent by Noel A.
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Food and drinks provided by Wena C (thru Noel A's contribution) plus more from attendees who brought along everything from mangoes, coffee, peanuts etc.
I don't have yet the full financial report as I am waiting from our pro tempore Treasurer Wena C to send it to me. But until then, please keep us in your thoughts when you stop by Starbucks. Your order of "Decaf Double tall non-fat extra-dry cappuccino" can go a long way to some underpriveleged kids out there. :-)
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Take note of our scheduled next meeting/thanksgiving:
Saturday Apr 18, 2009 - 3:00PM to dinner at Bart Nicolas' place.
See you there!
Friday, March 13, 2009
March 15th Meeting
Everyone is encourage to attend our next meeting this coming Sunday March 15th, 2009 12:00noon @ Wena's Place.
The main agenda for this meeting is to discuss and draft our organizational "by-laws" which will serve as our guiding principle to accomplish our goals and roles, as an individual batch member, and as a group.
A birthday party gathering for all March celebrants follows right after the meeting.
Thanks for all you participation and your support.
The main agenda for this meeting is to discuss and draft our organizational "by-laws" which will serve as our guiding principle to accomplish our goals and roles, as an individual batch member, and as a group.
A birthday party gathering for all March celebrants follows right after the meeting.
Thanks for all you participation and your support.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Proud Mamas
Claire R's son Pocholo passed and even took the 11th place on the recent nursing board licensure exams. There's a new nurse in the house, peeps!
Germie N's son for grabbing four top spots out of 16 candidates in their school contest. He grabbed the Mr Photogenic, Mr Placenta, Mr Face of the Night, and 2nd place in People's Choice award. He is being courted to be the next top model of AB Capistrano Studio and Mendez Medical Group. The next top model? hmmm...watch out Piolo Pascual...may karibal na tayong dalawa! hahaha
Claire & Germie...you both must be some proud mamas...Congratulations!
Germie N's son for grabbing four top spots out of 16 candidates in their school contest. He grabbed the Mr Photogenic, Mr Placenta, Mr Face of the Night, and 2nd place in People's Choice award. He is being courted to be the next top model of AB Capistrano Studio and Mendez Medical Group. The next top model? hmmm...watch out Piolo Pascual...may karibal na tayong dalawa! hahaha
Claire & Germie...you both must be some proud mamas...Congratulations!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
News
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Our condolences to Frank D and family. His father passed away recently.
"Like a bird
Singing in the rain,
Let grateful memories
Survive in time of sorrow."
—Robert Louis Stevenson
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Our condolences to Frank D and family. His father passed away recently.
"Like a bird
Singing in the rain,
Let grateful memories
Survive in time of sorrow."
—Robert Louis Stevenson
****
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Now what?
...
...
I tried.
So hard.
I struggled.
Then I succeeded.
But only for awhile.
It fizzled out.
Why?
I constantly asked.
Then I realized.
I got tired.
Very few really cared.
And so I failed.
Now what?
...
...
...
I tried.
So hard.
I struggled.
Then I succeeded.
But only for awhile.
It fizzled out.
Why?
I constantly asked.
Then I realized.
I got tired.
Very few really cared.
And so I failed.
Now what?
...
...
Monday, March 2, 2009
English Is My Third Language
You all know what my first language is...eh ano pa, Filipino/Tagalog!
And that's where the trouble begins in my household co'z my daughter's first language is English. There were moments I feel naively humiliated by her, in a funny way, because we tend to disagree on some of the interpretations, hence, the silly but healthy arguments which I always end my retort as that:
"Well sorry sweetie, English is my third language, what is your excuse?"...Shut up! hehehe...
I always believe the key to harmony is communication. That no matter how good the intentions are, if you don't communicate it well enough for others to understand, there will be backlash and harsh, condescending, suspecting, perhaps hurting words starts to fly back & forth. The good thing about that, albeit the backlash, is that we all are communicating and sharing thoughts and feelings.
That's where humantiy is at its best!
Meanwhile, not saying a word and worst, assuming everyone understands what you are thinking will also lead to miscommunications or the lack there of. Kaya naman I tend to ask a lot, work my inquisitve minds to know what other people's intentions are. Ok lang naman na magtanong eh!
There's really no stupid questions or stupid answers, just innocent people asking innocent questions and giving innocent answers. In the end, we all just want to know the truth, the real story, without the fanfare, walang bolahan!
Just tell it like it is... the truth will always set us free.
Nowadays, there are so many ways to deliver a message to someone you love, you hate, you disagree and misunderstood with. There's email, phone calls, text messages, twitter (is that really a word), blogs, and my all-time favorite, face-to-face conversation over a cup of coffee and pan-de-sal...or San Mig and sisig! :-)
Ganun na ka-simple ang buhay natin ngayon kahit na unti-unti ng lumalabo ang ating mga mata at humihina ang ating tenga, di pa rin tayo dapat mag-alala na baka di tayo maintindihan ng iba. The point is, communication is always your path to a good night sleep and welcome the morning sunshine with a smile on your face.
Ngayon pa na matatanda na tayo saka pa tayo magiging manipis? oh pleaseee luisssssss...Eh kulubot na nga ang balat natin, napansin nyo ba lately? oo nga pala, may vicky belo na...wink wink!
So, mag-usap-usap tayo para walang malabo sa kulay mo at kulay ko! Share your thoughts, your feelings, your saging!.
We all have different ideas, clash of opinions, personal ways of expressing our fears, our anger, our sadness, our love, and all that controllable emotions running our veins. And likewise, each one of us absorb those expressed feelings by someone else equally different than others. As a result, relationships develop and sometimes sadly broken, and camaraderie and animosity exists between souls. And that's not surprising...we are all human after all! I know i am...:-)
Anyway, I already mentioned both my first and third language but not the second. Do you know what that is? I'll give you a hint...can you feel the love tonight?
And that's where the trouble begins in my household co'z my daughter's first language is English. There were moments I feel naively humiliated by her, in a funny way, because we tend to disagree on some of the interpretations, hence, the silly but healthy arguments which I always end my retort as that:
"Well sorry sweetie, English is my third language, what is your excuse?"...Shut up! hehehe...
I always believe the key to harmony is communication. That no matter how good the intentions are, if you don't communicate it well enough for others to understand, there will be backlash and harsh, condescending, suspecting, perhaps hurting words starts to fly back & forth. The good thing about that, albeit the backlash, is that we all are communicating and sharing thoughts and feelings.
That's where humantiy is at its best!
Meanwhile, not saying a word and worst, assuming everyone understands what you are thinking will also lead to miscommunications or the lack there of. Kaya naman I tend to ask a lot, work my inquisitve minds to know what other people's intentions are. Ok lang naman na magtanong eh!
There's really no stupid questions or stupid answers, just innocent people asking innocent questions and giving innocent answers. In the end, we all just want to know the truth, the real story, without the fanfare, walang bolahan!
Just tell it like it is... the truth will always set us free.
Nowadays, there are so many ways to deliver a message to someone you love, you hate, you disagree and misunderstood with. There's email, phone calls, text messages, twitter (is that really a word), blogs, and my all-time favorite, face-to-face conversation over a cup of coffee and pan-de-sal...or San Mig and sisig! :-)
Ganun na ka-simple ang buhay natin ngayon kahit na unti-unti ng lumalabo ang ating mga mata at humihina ang ating tenga, di pa rin tayo dapat mag-alala na baka di tayo maintindihan ng iba. The point is, communication is always your path to a good night sleep and welcome the morning sunshine with a smile on your face.
Ngayon pa na matatanda na tayo saka pa tayo magiging manipis? oh pleaseee luisssssss...Eh kulubot na nga ang balat natin, napansin nyo ba lately? oo nga pala, may vicky belo na...wink wink!
So, mag-usap-usap tayo para walang malabo sa kulay mo at kulay ko! Share your thoughts, your feelings, your saging!.
We all have different ideas, clash of opinions, personal ways of expressing our fears, our anger, our sadness, our love, and all that controllable emotions running our veins. And likewise, each one of us absorb those expressed feelings by someone else equally different than others. As a result, relationships develop and sometimes sadly broken, and camaraderie and animosity exists between souls. And that's not surprising...we are all human after all! I know i am...:-)
Anyway, I already mentioned both my first and third language but not the second. Do you know what that is? I'll give you a hint...can you feel the love tonight?
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