40th Year Class Reunion - Planning and Preparations
February 7, 2007
Dear Classmates,
Remember the year 1967? Surely, that year brings back a lot of happy memories. Foremost, of course, is our high school graduation--a milestone in our life we always want to look back to, with so much fondness and nostalgia in our hearts. We were young then, full of hopes and dreams... never knowing what the future was in store for each of us. Well, that's been 40 years ago and many of us would agree that life has become a continuous journey with constant challenge of choices and expectations. We had our own share of triumphs and failures, but good times or bad, we survived.
So, whatever our lives may have been, let's all pause for a moment and come together to celebrate our 40th or Ruby Grand Reunion named: "SA MULI NATING PAGKIKITA 2007" on April 14 and 15, 2007, in Daet, Camarines Norte. This is a rare occasion we all have been craving for and we sincerely like to have the pleasure of your company. We have planned numerous activities which will allow us to reminisce, recollect and relive the past.
You have so much power to help us make this event truly auspicious and memorable. Take note, it's been 40 years! We probably need another lifetime to come up with a grand reunion like this, so please COME and JOIN us.
Attached herewith is the schedule of activities and list of our classmates, whom you could contact and coordinate with. Monetary contributions will be voluntary, although we wish to appeal to our more fortunate and prosperous classmates. Your generosity in sharing your blessings will be highly appreciated.
Thank you very much and we'll be looking forward to having you with us on this joyous occasion.
Daet Parochial School Class '67
Camarines Norte Chapter
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
April 14, 2007 (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM -- Assembly and Registration
Holy Trinity Cathedral Grounds
Barangay Gahonon, Daet, Camarines Norte
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM -- Thanksgiving Mass
Fr. Efren Sanchez -- Parish Priest
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Parish
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM -- MOTORCADE
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM -- Lunch and Fellowship
Louie's Canteen
7:00 PM - 2:00 AM -- Dinner and Socials
Music Theater Ballroom
Central Plaza Complex
Lag-on, Daet, Camarines Norte
April 15, 2007 (Sunday)
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM -- Assembly time
In front of Louie's Canteen
9:00 AM -- Departure for Vinzons
Meeting place: Remo Balce's Residence
Francisco Balce Street
Daet, Camarines Norte
Summer Outing Destination: Puting Buhangin (Camarines Norte's Boracay)
Calaguas Island
Mangkawayan, Vinzons
Contact Persons
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Susan King-Pural
Across RAMCO Car Check Center
Conception Grande, Naga City 4400
CP# - +63 917 580 02 56
Dr. Yolanda Hernandez-Reyes
Magallanes Iraya, Daet, Camarines Norte 4600
CP# - +63 918 942 94 53
Email - yhreyesmd@yahoo.com
Mendy Balon-Ching
Cor. Curri & Cortez Streets
Daet, Camarines Norte 4600
CP# - +63 916 239 55 94 / +63 54 571 23 51
Email - mib_ching@yahoo.com.ph
zakame@spunge.org (Alternate)
Margarita Barbin-Arcilla
114 Monaco St., Green Park Subd.
Manggahan, Pasig City
CP# - +63 919 659 16 00
Email - alot_arcilla@yahoo.com
Marybeth Regalario-Bautista
1201 West 3rd St., Beneccia, CA 94510
Tel# - +1 707 746 63 11
CP# - +63 919 399 30 00
Myrna Venida-Abot
5649 Gearny Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823
Tel# - +1 964 292 992
Email - myrnavenida@yahoo.com
50 comments:
Mar 21
Dear Fechie,
By the way, when are you leaving for the Philippines? I will try to kulit my boss tomorrow for an answer so I can make plans. My scheduled flight is on the 9th to the 20th. If I can make it, perhaps I can go with Tess, too. Sigurado masaya ang trip pag together tayo nila Toti. Sana, pagdating natin may mga yellow ribbons sa DPS/LCCI - para welcome talaga tayo, after 40 years! Wow! excited talaga ako.
Wish me good luck for tomorrow. Thank you.
Hugs,
Men
Mar 21
just a few questions or items :
--headcount--
have we any update on how many are confirmed attending, as of now?
--budget--
obviously someone has to do some sort of a budget for the gathering.. which would be the basis for the indivudal contribution. we all agree of course that attendance must be encouraged, contribution is secondary, ( but ..as in any other gathering also necessary for it to run smoothly. .)
our dear generous classmates from abroad, i understand, have, or will donate unspecified amounts, so this will probably subsidize whoever may be a bit hard-up and unable to contribute but have the willingness, time and concern to attend. for the rest, i mean for us, the "locals' - let's set a minimum contribution.
will payment be done only on registration day, or would you rather have the contributions sent ahead..? we noted mendy's account no. we're waiting for the damage amount..
--programme--
this is 40-yr homecoming, it might as well be special.
how can we make the activities and programme extra memorable?
ideas/ suggestions are encouraged. it's just 3.5 weeks away.
best regards,
Bert
Mar 21
Guys,
Bert is in search of suggestions to make this reunion a very special event. Is it too late to think of a Souvenir Program/Yearbook Then and Now? Isn't Toti coming up with a Video presentation/photo compilation? Are you, Toti? Are there any special talents from the group? How about sharing them during the evening affair? Unfortunately, I don't have any.
Any update on Roberto Manly? Is he attending the reunion? He was my "crush" in high school ( revelation time, huh?) I definitely will be there if he is.( joke, joke only!)
This is all for now. Best regards to all.
Fechie
Mar 21
dear all,
great suggestion from bert and fechie! yes, let's come up with a souvenir program. huwag lang kagaya ng "annual", which is released a year after graduation. bert and mendy are very good writers, I'm sure they can come up with brilliant ideas.
yes, i'll do the vcd of the antique and the recent pictures. Thanks bert for sending your photos, mukhang galing talaga sa baul, nangangamoy pa.
fechie, I'll do the correction in the profile of e-group members. actually, di naman malayo iyong burlington and burlingame. kasi iyong burlington, medyas ng mga athletes, iyong mga athletes siyempre gamit nila iyon sa games. okey, okey, kurni pa rin.
k guys, limang bagsak para kay men! if you've been away too long, that's not negative. that means cheers for men for the terrific job!
toti
mar 22
dear all,
o.k. yung suggestion ni fechie to come out with a souvenir something.. but i dont think we have time for anything printed. so what i suggest is - subject to toti's okay (he's our in-house computer technician he..he.)..- we put it on CD instead. the vdeo presentation will be of two parts:
1) the THEN : meaning old photos of each and the whole class which i guess mostly now avaIlable;
and 2) the NOW, meaning your latest pic, your family and snapshots of your current activities, or career. like, if you're a teacher, then photo of you in the school with your class, in the case of fechie, a few photos of you and your hospital staff maybe.. if you're an engineer, then maybe your latest project
or if in the case of capt. rudy, maybe the latest plane your flying..etc.. etc..shots which sort of highlight your current career (or a major achievement!).. each one will have to submit to toti the NOW pictures in the next few days..asap. then enough copies can be made for everyone to take home as a souvenir
after the gathering. blank vcd's are cheap, and shud be no problem to make copies, di ba toti?
we can put all the expenses in the budget - which shouldn't be much.
talents- yes, fechie also mentioned - maybe we can have some kids showcase their talent, singing, dancing, comedy..during the evening program.. and of course give them some token gifts for the efforts. if parents still have some talents left, then they can present too..he..he.
one thing lang- baka masyadong mahaba program, mayo nang turugan ini.. but we only get puyat once in 40 years, so why not maximize that sat. evening..?.
appreciate your comments.
best rgds
bert
mar 22
Hello Bert,
This is Danny. How are you? That's a great idea you suggested. If I may add, since we are in the high tech era and we have a Toti, perhaps those who can't attend the reunion may send a video e-mail to greet our beloved classmates on the night of the gathering. Toti will play it in a big screen. I'm sure that DPS has WI-FI capability. I really hope that I will be able to attend the reunion there in Daet. If not, can I just do my suggestion? Regards to you and your family. Sayang, hindi tayo nagkita sa Makati.
Danny
Mar 23
Bert and All,
Amen, Okay ako dyan, as long as all the pictures are in before the holy week, so i can work on them during the holidays.
Five new - antique pictures of bert added to the files folders.
toti
Mar 29
Men,
You're just like me. I have my ticket already but my boss is unaware of my plans to take off. Love to see you there. I can't wait for this big event. Grabe ang mga classmate natin ano? Big time and big people!
See you there.
Hugs,
Fechie
Mar 29
We'll be having a lunch meeting tomorrow to iron out kinks regarding our coming reunion.Time flies and we just have 2 weeks to go before the BIG DAY. WOW!!! All of us must be really excited!
Again, thanks for all the support, Toti. Take care!
Mendy
Mar 30
Welcome Mendy….
Hope that all will be ironed out in the meeting.…he, he, he.
Hugssssss to you all.
Ed Canela
April 2
Hi Men,
I will be flying out of SFO on the 9th and arrivng Manila on the 11th. I have a connecting flight to Naga on the same date. Are you flying by PAL? Sana magkasabay tayo. I'm coming back on the 24th. I haven't told my boss yet. I'll let it appear that I am going home due to family emergency. This is the only way. Otherwise, for sure my boss will not let me. Short kami ng staff eh.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that your boss will allow you to go. Let us not miss this great event. Good luck!
Fechie
Mar 30
Dear Toti,
Thought of something to help out for the search and locate committee. Perhaps we can ask some classmates to assist:
To Locate - Contact
Eva Balce, Miguel Balce, Joe Zano - Remo
Vangie Fonacier - Bing Abano
Lourdes Serra, Marvin Serra - Rory
Jose Mari Chavez - Diano Chavez
Alito Yadao - (Does anybody want to go to Tagas?)
What do you think?
Men
mar 30
Men,
Okay we'll ask them.
Tagas? Ed would have been willing to, pero matagal ng wala iyon. Nasa centro na yata ang mga ganun sa Daet. Anyway, I think contacting Alito won't be a problem. Nanduon lang sya.
The elusive one is our class valedictorian, marynat.
toti
Mar 30
Hi Men and Toti,
Tagas, where's that? Our specialist there is Alito. In Daet, I heard that there is a very strong Vinzons Group. With Mendy, I am sure that they will be located or news about them will be given to everyone. They will surely be our stars for the occasion. Hugsssss
Ed Canela
Mar 30
Ed,
Tagas is where the Vinzons Group saw you after the Graduation ceremonies! he he...
toti
Mar 30
toti & Ed,
Sorry, didn't know na wala na yon or did they change their name to "lambot"? (joke only) hope walang madre or teacher nakarinig or else bartolina. Wasn't Marynat from Mercedes?
Men
Yeah, Ed. Heard about that story from Rudy during our SFO reunion. Hala ka!
Men
mar 30
Rudy was leading the pack….He, he, he
Ed Canela
Mar 30
Hi Guys,
How did I miss that adventure after graduation 40 years ago? Were you trying to keep it a secret visit there? Alam ko na, si Alito mas have given you a good deal at their place, hah.
Danny
the search and locate committee -
pls include efren mago -
toti mentioned he might be in one of the local or provincial offices - agrarian reform or something? (i dont think he's with Ka roger and company.. joke.).
if you fail, pls inquire with the Three Kings or "Tatlong Mago". he was supposed to be the fourth "Mago" he ..he../
rudy del valle-
also a mystery up to now. any leads?
I thought i saw him at SM once, shopping at the underwear dept. but it turned out it was just a look-alike!
happy hunting, we still have 2 weeks..
very best rgds
Bert
Mar 31, 2007
dear all,
it was a riot reading the exchange of emails. I was laughing out loud, alone in the sala. Hope it was not too loud, my neighbors might be wondering.... nahihibang na yata yong matanda dyan sa kabila!
Yesterday, Alot gave me two CDs of 60s hit songs from Susan, from which I can choose the background music for our CD. As a reward for picking up the CDs, she treated me to gulp, two bottles of my favorite San Mig light.
I have started working on the CD. So, I'd like to reiterate Bert's reminder to send your photos. I especially need the solo graduation pics - Miniang/Minnie, Violy, Joe Sales please send your photos. MagHo-Holy Week na pati, baka dai kamo makabali sa estampita! If you have copies of our classmates' graduation photos, please scan and send them to me.
Tess Cereno-Solis has confirmed attendance to the reunion. In fact she's bringing her revo and she can accommodate six classmates. Alot and I are already included in the passengers' manifest. We will be leaving for Daet, on Friday, April 13 at 7 am SHARP!
Mendy gave me the updates of their meeting (with Susan, Remo, etc) regarding the preparations for the Reunion.
Friday
There will already be a welcome dinner in Bagasbas.
Saturday
9 AM - Motorcade (dapat mukha tayong artista o pulitiko para maghiriling ang mga tao)
visit to La Co/DPS, audience with the sisters/mothers/school officials
Lunch at Louie's (alalay ang beer, 'coz we still have a mass at 3 pm celebrated by Fr. Efren, baka ma-amoy niya beer, although Rory might try replacing water with gin, para puro ang chaser ni Father sa Mompo!)
3 PM mass
Socials
Sunday - the Calaguas' picnic has been cancelled. Instead, there'll be lunch at Dorset's place in Bagasbas.
Mendy or Susan will send the revised schedule of activities, but it will be something like that.
see you soon!
toti
Mar 31
Hi Toti,
Here's some more pics for your video presentation where you can choose from. I haven't learned how to label them as I send them, so bear with my way of identifying. The 2 ladies in the pic is me and Sylvia Villafuerte (DPS '66); the solo is me of course; the informal group is me (in the pink) with the Phil Team who climb the summit of Mt. Everest. This mountaineers were invited to our hospital for their fund raising. The other group picture is me at the farthest right with Filipino Artists (Kuh Ledesma, Isabella(her daughter), Christian Bautista(I think) and I forgot the others. This was taken here in US during their concert visit.
I'm sorry that you got stuck with this assignment. I wish I can help but I am not techno savvy. It looks like your Holy Week break is working more than your actual job. Just consider that your act of penitence for the season. Afterall, this might be lighter and bearable than walking on your knees or carrying the cross around town.
Glad that the venue for the Sunday event was changed. I was quite concerned about going to Calaguas altho I have not been there. You see, after all these years I have not learned how to swim and I’m not really confident about taking boat rides. Plus it will give us more opportunity to chitchats rather than commuting.
So, what's the attire for the Saturday affair? School uniform or dress comfortably? Are you sure the cops will not chase us during the motorcade? Baka akala nila itong mga damatan na ito ay nagwawala!
I am feeling so guilty about my planned escapade at work and with my previous commitment in order to attend this reunion but I just couldn't miss it. We are so short-handed aat work and our new hired manager just quit! And I am supposed to be one of the ninangs in a wedding of my friend's daughter in Atlanta, GA. Well, bahala na.
Our email exchanges are getting to be really entertaining. Just like you, I find myself laughing alone as I read them. In fact lately at work, it has become my priority. I would read our egroup mails first before business. Uplifting eh!
Well, so much for now. Bye and best regards to all.
Fechie
Mar 31
Wow...that is getting better...believe me it is getting better...and hotter...wow...am still 50% unsure but would surely be interested to come. Waiting for developments in Montenegro...Lots of hugssss. Please, please send your fotos to Toti.
Hugsssss
Ed Canela
Apr 2
Hi Men,
I will be flying out of SFO on the 9th and arrivng Manila on the 11th. I have a connceting flight to Naga on the same date. Are you flying by PAL? Sana magkasabay tayo. I'm coming back on the 24th. I haven't told my boss yet. I'll let it appear that I am going home due to family emergency. This is the only way. Otherwise, for sure my boss will not let me. Short kami ng staff eh.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that your boss will allow you to go. Let us not miss this great event. Good luck!
-
Fechie
Apr 4
Toti,
I have a collection of '60s music in DVD format (Ventures, Shadows, Beatles, Dave Clark 5,etc just
tell me what the group wants to hear/see so everybody can be in the right '60's mood. You might want it for the video you are doing. Is Ed going to bring his LCD projector? If he can't, I'll try to borrow one.
Although no promises, I'll let you know by next week.
ED-how much lumen power does your LCD have? 1800 up?,because if it's lighted specially during daytime it needs at least that much power. Maybe we might also need to ask permision from Mendy and Daet Group so they can include it in the saturday program.
Thanks,
Rory
Apr 4
Hi...yes I can bring my projector pero not as big 1800 Lumens per watt...I use this in rural areas in many countries pero sa gabi, he, he, he. Portable model and not for the really tough stage shows as we can see in high powered presentations. It is better to have a back-up LCD as I am still not sure yet. I am praying that I will get the clearance tonight...
Hugsssss muna.
Ed Canela
Apr 5
dear ed/rory,
i hope either of you can bring an LCD projector. Boboy Ong was assigned by Mendy and the other organizers to look for a projector. He'll borrow from the Department of Education. It would be better if we bring our own. Problems can crop up which may prevent DepEd from lending their LCD.
thanks.
toti
apr 5
Agreed...Rory please try...have to bring mine to Palestine...in case I would go...more and more, I feel that I am not coming for the reunion...please have a back-up.
Ed Canela
Apr 5
Toti,
Allan just called and said he won't make it this time, but he is going home by June (Fiesta time). Promised to send contribution soonest. Gave him Mendy's account no.
Regards.
Men
Apr 5, 2007
Men
Ganyan talaga si Allan…am also not firm yet…I guess I might not also be able to make it. Too much pressure for work…I am still hoping though. I will call Allan…baka me number but no telephone…he, he, he…I miss the guy! Hope he calls me when he is here in manila in June…Hugsssssss and thanx Men…
Ed Canela
Apr 5
Hi Ed,
I'm beginning to feel disappointed about you guys not being able to attend to the reunion. Here I am just got back from PI last month and going back there this month in order not to miss this seemingly fabulous event despite my job situation. My office right now is short of staff and I can just imagine my boss' reaction once she hears that Iam going to take off next week. I think this is well worth it 'coz I have not seen most of you for umpteen years and I am so eager to see you all again. So, pls. try.
I have enjoyed the exchanges of e-messages and you sound so kwela these days. Were you like that then? I always think of you as the seriuos, studious and very scientific. Yon pala ay terrfic!
Miss you and hope to see you in Daet, ok?
Fechie
Apr 5
Hi Fetchie….Doin my best Fetchie…doin my best. Me serious…nope. Kalog din! Since we were together back then. Check with Rudy and Toti…Guess it is hard to get serious when you are not kalog at the same time…he, he, he. One reason why a person (or any character, that is) becomes boring is consistency…consistently serious…consistently funny…boring, he, he, he…Or worst, predictable! It is the subtlety of being once in a while funny…And once in a while serious that makes one interesting…he, he, he.
Seriously…wala pa yong hinihintay (hopefully, tonight but am getting restless) kong sagot sa proposal ko not to depart for Palestine next week. I waited yesterday evening, pero wala pa rin…many things are currently unfolding in Palestine. And it looks like your Dr Condi Rice will succeed in initiating another round of peace talks…This is definitely a window of opportunity for those trying to bring-in some development ideas into Palestine…But whatever happens, I need to prepare for the trip…have to finish some current backlogs too…Mahirap ang self-employed Fetchie… even if you are “retired but not tired”….
Hugsssssss.
Ed Canela
Apr 5
Men,
I tried to call Allan this afternoon….I guess I got the wrong number. Please send me his cell number once more so we can at least get to him…I also miss this guy so much….Hugsssssss
Ed Canela
Apr 6
Ed,
Allan's number is (323) 369-7342. He is expecting your call.
Men
April 6, 2007
Men,
By the way, I had a long chat with Allan Mulligan…yes, he wanted to talk to me and he is mulling to resettle in Daet. Problem lang, walang internet access si Allan and it may take sometime if he wants to be connected. He might check Daet sometimes this year and decide what to do. I advised him to just establish a trust account in the US, earn some interest and spend all his retirement money plus the interest of his trust account here in Manila or in daet. His money (limited as it may) will buy double the value as they would in the US…and with lots of services. Gee, Daet is a fine place to retire…near Bagasbas and lots of sunshine and coconut trees…what else would anyone like Allan looked for…Oooppsss I forgot to mention…lots of wonderful ladies looking for you know…
Hugsssssss
Ed
April 6, 2007
Marybeth- I really wished you could have made it to our reunion. I'm sure it will be much more "blastastic'!
Fechie
Mar 27
Hi Fetchie,
Marybeth or Myrna told me when I was in the US some two years ago that you are in SF somewhere but they did not know your whereabouts. Please send me your fone or cell number so I can call you via Skype or IM or whatever. Mine is +63 9209201401 or +632 930 1615 (landline). I am not so sure yet whether I can come. I have something on in Palestine and Montenegro at almost the same time…but believe me that I am trying to shift the schedule sometime after our reunion (sana naman). I am as eager as you are to meet some or all of you. By the way, please try and call Jose Sales (check with Myrna or at this e-mail address: JoeSales13@frontiernet.net) in the US and ask him to come.
Hugssssss.
Ed Canela
Mar 29
Hi Ed,
I'm as excited as you are being able to reconnect back with our classmates of many years ago. Isn't it fantastic that we seem to be close to one another again after these many years? Sana magkita kita tayong muli soon. I'm really dying to see you all esp. those ones I have not seen since graduation. So pls. try. Ako nga up to this time my boss does not know that I will be taking off for another 2 weeks again. And I have just come back from the Phil too doing medical mission in Bohol.
Keep the emails coming 'coz I'm enjoying hearing from everyone.
Take care and best regards.
fechie
Ohh, don’t worry Fechie…am trying and praying too, so I can come. Saya namin kanina sa Rockwell (Makati), kaya lang only Rudy (and wife), Toti and Rori came. One for the boys…Toti got some fotos and will sure post them one day…Looking forward to seeing you….
Ed Canela
Mar 30
Hi Fechie,
Am eager to see you here in the Philippines…Looking forward to the reunion…I will do my best to make it…Where is Manuel?…I remember taking a Math course with him one summer in Mapua, many, many years back. What’s he up to these days? Hugssss
Ed Canela
Mar 30
Hi Fechie,
Am eager to see you here in the Philippines…Looking forward to the reunion…I will do my best to make it…Where is Manuel?…I remember taking a Math course with him one summer in Mapua, many, many years back. What’s he up to these days? Hugssss
Ed Canela
Ed
were you the one asking re: Manuel's (my brother) whereabouts? He is permanently residing in SF but right now he is in Daet attending to some matters. He was once one of our teachers in high school, remember? Not sure but I think he was a religion teacher. Anyway, I'll say hi for you when we see each other next time.
Hugs to all.
Fechie
Mar 30
Thanks Men…..Looking forward with all the kiligs!
Ed Canela
Mar 30
Don't worry, everyone is trying their best to come. Di ba, Fechie? Herminia forgot to give me her phone no. Can I have it?
Men
Mar 30
Hi Men,
Here's herminia's phone #s: 650-455-6538 (cell) and her home phone : 650-875-4693. Maybe if you bugged too much, she might go home for the reunion.
Fechie
Apr 4
Hello all,
Today's Message of the Day is:
Life is short, Break the rules,
Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly,
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably,
And never regret anything that made you smile.
Life may not be the party we hoped for,
but while we're here we should attend our Reunion......
Ed Canela
Apr 4
Absolutely! I agree with you.
So guys, better attend the reunion.
Fechie
Apr 9
No doubt, everyone who has seen the pictures can attest to the ageless beauties of the two (Irma and Violeta).
Now, for other matters, following instructions from Susan, who until now still has to learn how to use the internet even if she has her own computer in her room (busy raw kasi sya, sabi ko tinatamad lang):
1. Fechie, if you'll take a connecting flight to Naga, you can contact Susan so she can pick you up at the airport, have breakfast in their home, and leave together for Daet. Susan's CP is (63)
917-580-0256.
2. Irma, sayang daw, you learned about the reunion only last month. You'll be missed. Still, you may want to contribute something because the group may decide to implement some projects. Your contribution would be very much welcomed!!!
toti
Apr 10
It must be so frustrating to cancel a ticket for a trip that you are so sure you’ll enjoy…Not too late for all the others who can come…arranging for tickets via the internet takes seconds only…so please change your minds and come to the Reunion!
Hugsssss
Ed Canela
Apr 10
Hello all,
Three more photos of the meeting we had in Robinsons Galleria just today…Ok, additional thoughts…the idea proposed by Danny to arrange a Skype session on Saturday of the Reunion would be a nice event to remember…I guess Rudy would be in a really better position to make the arrangements for these to happen. Rudy is an outstanding Skype Moderator and I am sure that he can orchestrate this among so many people in many different time zones…Manila, Canada, LA, Florida, Japan (if we succeed in contacting Vivian), etc…Likewise, Toti, please re-chack the whereabouts of the others who are mere blanks in our Roster. In my experience with other Reunions, we tend to collect all the known information during the gathering…Rori Serra, please make some arrangements for the back-up LCD Beamer. We have a very good CD and we need to show to our fellow Reunionistas…Please find some interesting Projects for our small fund (if we can raise it). Please shy away from scholarships (which we cannot sustain) and concentrate on simple one-shot projects (tourism materials for Daet, website, donation to LCCI, contest for Daet essays, etc.) activities and then we will later on organize a much better fund raising as soon as the demands for our projects increases. Just sharing with you my thoughts. Lots of hugsssss.
Ed Canela
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