ACNA Convention - 2012 Edition
YOU . . . BE THE JUDGE! by Bro. Ferdie Yambot
September 2012
Delegates took a break and posed for the camera at the Spring 2012 ACNA Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The meeting was hosted by APO Dallas-Fort Worth AA last April 14-15, 2012 .
IT’S AL WAYS FUN IN LA! ALW
HOST’S OPERATIVE MODE: TREAT EVERYONE LIKE ROYALTY! Yes, that was the constant chant coming from Overall Chairman Bro. Art Rivera and the Steering Committee; it, naturally, evolved as an “attitude” all the way down to each member of APOGLA! With all tasks being logistically addressed and timely executed (leaving no chance for mediocrity), success is just another smile away. From the Transportation crew, through the Registration desks . . . Onto the Entertainment squad on Friday (not to mention the Pre-Convention fellowship courtesy of Bro. Angel and Tess Pangilinan), everyone can expect to experience an orchestrated warm welcome to the 11th ACNA Biennial Convention. The Gene Licauco Fellowship Nite shall feature our Alagad ni Bado Band which musical pieces will sure feel most conducive to sipping cognacs, fine wines along with old herbs and special munchies (and brews too). Almost coincident with the night entertainments, our ACNA BOD meeting would happen, hoping they’d be done rather quickly, so they could have some FUN too (monkey business included. pun intended . . . ha ha ha) Hospitality suite you asked? Precisely, it would be available for everyone’s convenience; coffee, tea, snacks, etc., etc. (stuff to load the tummy with even during unholy hours). Note that the Convention Hall shall be organized where everyone has a first row seat (square/rectangular form), not only to symbolize equality, but more importantly to encourage undivided attention on the floor. On the second day (Saturday), the formal convention business commences and before the day is over, the officers for next two years term (2013-2014) would have been known and ready for induction at the Gala Nite. Dinner is served at around 7pm . . . some speeches (keep them short, please), some recognitions and awards . . . then finally, the dance floor gets crowded . . . till good night. And of course as usual, we expect the crowd to be loud and sort of rowdy especially during photo shoots! WIDE SMILES, please! Brawns, Brawns and Hearts can all be put to work with activities that guests and delegates could participate in: the Golf and Tennis doubles tournaments, Workshops on relevant topics, Texas Holdem tournament and family tours; and lastly for the soul, opportunities to get generous shall be in constant view. Predicted Final Scores: Cognacs – 100+, Reds – a lot, Whites – not so many, BLUES – a few, Beers – BUCUS. (Source of stats: Bros. RolandP and BonjieI) by Bro. Ferdie Yambot
First and foremost, my congratulations to everyone who have signified their commitments; amongst honorable and qualified people, there shall be no LOSERS... it's just has to be a matter of "who is driving the wagon" as we are all riding in it . . . and serving as conavigators. Yes, indeed, we are again faced with having to choose between two highly qualified brothers for ACNA Presidency . . . and like everyone else, I, too, am having a hard time deciding whom to favor. They are, no doubt, committing to uphold,not only the honor, but more importantly, the responsibility of non-partisan captainship! With either Bro LitoT (married to Sis Josie) or formerACNA COB Bro. ButchG winning, any particular sector's welfare getting in jeopardy may cross one's mind . . . not only unfair but bordering on being irresponsible. The ACNA President will be solemnly sworn to his duties of protecting the interest of every ACNA constituent . . . Fairly, Justly and Equally! Let us use both our hearts and intellects. Somehow, we have to find a way to tip the balance... and let me express it in lightest of ways . . . but again . . . you be the judge. Two political candidates were having a heated debate. Finally, one of them jumped up and yelled at the other: "What about the powerful interest that CONTROLS you?" The other guy screamed back: “You leave my WIFE out of this.” To most, the above is suggestive of a bargain . . . where you buy ONE... and get another FREE. As an example, with Sis IrmaA becoming our VP, we get Bro. AlexA for free . . . What a decided advantage . . . and guess who the other example is? Let's all lighten up.... I'll come up with other good pointers as we go along! Again, CONGRATS to Bros. Butch and Lito! You are our HEROES!