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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!

Message from the President August 10, 2012 Brothers and Sisters: Fraternal greetings! Looking back when I decided to run for the APO ACNA Presidency a couple of years ago, it is with great honor and pride to say that everything that I committed to all of you at that time is close to fruition. And, if I might dare say, my time is not over yet. There is a saying that goes: “The sound travels farther if you let someone else toot your own horn”. In the course of my presidency - a position that belonged to only one person - I must say, however, that I was not alone. In fact, I can take pride in fact that I was surrounded by very capable Brothers and Sisters whose horns are worth tooting. I was able to attend numerous functions such as the Induction of Officers and in the process met AA members, officers, and very supportive spouses and partners. It is about time the Alumni Council of North America (ACNA) became an active part in the life of each member association. I am glad I was able to do that by gracing 7 alumni association inductions of officers. Aside from inductions, I was able to meet, discuss, and learn about issues that concerned North American AA affairs with 12 alumni associations including attendance to 3 Board of Directors and Council meetings. I am also happy and proud to have led the North American delegation in the Philippines during the APO (Phils.) 26th Biennial Convention in Cagayan de Oro City in May 2011. With the Philippine visit I am very happy to report of the success of our 8th International Humanitarian Medical Dental and Optical Mission (IHMDOM ) in Cainta, Rizal on May 21, 2011 under the chairmanship of our very dedicated and efficient Bro. Aleks Garcia, President of APO DFWAA. We were able to raise $8,300.00 for this mission coming from the alumni association and individual donors from our advertisement solicitation. I am very grateful to all who rendered their services especially to Sis. Zita Balagot, Bro. Joey Policarpio, Bro. Manny Atienza, Bro.Ver Velasco , Lambda Chapter/AA, SAPOC AA, Alpha Eta, Bro. Mike Hernandez, Sis. Yoya Tariella , Bro.Arturo de Leon, APO USA Brother’s Maggie Katz and Beth Tom and to over 120 volunteers from North America and the Philippines as well. Maraming marami salamat po sa inyong lahat.

The Council is a publication of the Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Council of North America exclusively for its members, families and friends. The opinions expressed hererin are those of the writers, and are not intended to represent APO-ACNA. Editor-in-Chief Sancho Sy

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Contributors: Nora Quibal • Ferdie Yambot • Cora de Jesus • Henry Astorga Julian Santos • Aleks Garcia • Amel Fortun • Leo Baltazar Elmer de Loyola • JP Paredes • Lito Cua • Stephen Castro Ernel Libario • Soan Velasquez • Franz Noel Tanglaw Michelle Sari • Norman Raymond Tolentino

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The service rendered gave truth to the line, shooting two birds with one stone. With the amount collected we were able to conduct the 8th IHMDOM and at the same time we were able to produce our member directory for 2011-2012. At this point I would like to thank 2nd VP Bro. Roehl Reyes, Bro. Chosy Sy and Bro. Toto Cascolan for the nice member directory that we have. Our commitment to the APO Learning Center in Cainta, Rizal was accomplished with the remittance of a $1,200 each for 2011 and 2012. I am happy to report that there are now 3 schools serving the poor community of Cainta, Rizal which are all managed by the SAPOC Brothers and Sisters. And if I may toot their horn, they are doing an awesome job! Our ways and means committee chairman, 1st VP Bro. Ian Beltrano was great in coming up with this calendar/cash raffle fundraising. Indeed I am happy to report that a 100 % sales of those cash raffle was meet. We were able to have funds for ACNA with the net proceeds of $7,000.00 plus and we were able to share a $1,000.00 each to APO Scouting Center in San Pablo, Laguna and Balik Chapter Recruitment Challenge program. APO ACNA alumni association members were all out and opening their pockets and sharing their old clothes to our countrymen affected by typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City and Dumaguete City with almost $10,000.00 plus sent to our very own affected Brothers and Sisters back home. Again we did it, as the saying goes “Charity begins at home”. There are others that ACNA cares about, and ACNA shares with; and one of those is our help in APO Palawan “Summer Camps 3 and 4” and also on the Recruitment video presentation which VP Fraternity and VP Sorority project that will boost the recruitment of our future generation members. As promised during my candidacy, I said we will produce at all times an audited financial report for reporting during the BOD and Council meeting. I am proud to say we did that with the able reporting of our Treasurer Bro. Bems Domingcil and our top caliber Auditor Bro. Thom Pascual. With our fiscal reporting side, I am happy to report that we are within our budget as per Board of Director’s approval in Boca Raton, Florida. All of this was made possible only because of all your support, guidance and help and I thank you all for making that possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my executive officers who stood by me and believed that I can deliver. To all the alumni association Presidents , a big Thank You to all of you for supporting all our projects and activities. As your president, I can’t ask for more! You were all there with me believing that we have the same thoughts and focus: “SHARED VISION TOWARDS A COMMON MISSION”. I applaud all of you for a job well-done and my 3 hand salute to signify my respect to all! And now can say...I am very proud and very privileged to toot your horns Brothers and Sisters. As I transfer the gavel to the next ACNA President, I wish all the incoming officers Best Wishes and More Power! Mabuhay ang APO ACNA! Mabuhay tayong lahat! Salamat po ng marami. God bless us all! May we always be in Leadership, Friendship and Service!

Sis. Cora de Jesus APO ACNA President 2011-2012 APO ARNA Regional Director 2011-2012

MONTREAL AA NEWS AND ACTIVITIES APOAAM FLOWER DISTRIBUTION - Photos were taken last May 26, 2012 to serve communities of Montreal for a Yearly Flower Distribution . Members of APOAAM were assigned to different districts of Montreal helping the city government in distributing thousands of flowering plants to the residents

POKER STYLE FUNDRAISING - This affair was taken on May 19,2012 in Brassiere Kana Restaurant in St. Laurent, Quebec. Participated mostly by Montreal poker enthusiasts and some APOAAM members, Ernel Lebario - APOAAM President won the 2nd place. CLEAN- UP DRIVE - APOAAM Members led the yearly clean-up service in some streets and parks of the city of Montreal. This event was taken last April 28, 2012.

APO-AA-Montréal is proud to announce the newly elected Members of the Executive Board 2012-2013 President - Bro. Ernel Libario (Zeta Xi -'83) Vice Pres. - Sis Ghuy Torio (Zeta Gamma-'79) Secretary - Sis Syvel Deslaurriers (Eta Delta ‘03) Treasurer - Sis Rory Poscablo (Alpha Sigma-'69) Auditor - Bro. Danny Corpuz (Epsilon Omicron -'87) P.R.O. - Bro. Ruben Tandoc (Alpha Pi -'69) Sgt at Arms - Bro. Boying Manzano (Delta Xi -'84 Sis Minerva Donalvo (Gamma Beta -'87)

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DISTRICT OF COL UMBIA COLUMBIA NEWS AND ACTIVITIES APODCAA SENDONG RELIEF OPERATION INITIATIVE.

On December 23, 2011 to January 22, 2012, APODCAA did a campaign to various community groups and individuals in the tri-state region in collecting assorted relief goods, i.e., cloths, shoes, food items, blankets, books, schools supplies and toys for the benefit of the victims of Typhoon Sendong in Northern Mindanao. 170 Balik Bayan boxes of relief goods was ship to Cagayan De Or. Also, APODCAA raised $2,000,00 for donation to APO members in CDO and Iligan Sendong victims.

APODCAA 10th Year Anniversary Celebrations On December 17, 2011, APODCAA Family celebrated its 10th year anniversary and Family Christmas party.

CENTRAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA AA NEWS: With the success of the ACNA Convention in September 2010 in Newark, CA, hosted by APO-CVC in partnership with APO-SFSV, APO-CVC completed yet another productive year of service, fund-raising and fellowship activities in 2011 and 2012. In 2011 and 2012, APO-CVC welcomed 7 bona-fide APO (Phil.) brothers as new members to the alumni association. APOCVC now boasts a 57-membership strong APO Alumni Association. Five APO-CVC members have a pending Life Membership applications duly endorsed by COME during the 26th NBC at CDO. The application is now pending approval by the General Assembly at the next NBC. The year 2012 marks the 6th year anniversary of APO-CVC since its charter in April 1, 2006

2011 APO-CVC Activities September 2011 - Donated 4 computers and accessories to Eastern Visayas State University through APO-Ormoc City Alumni Association (ORCA) (new in 2011) Supported ACNA fund-raiser: sold 30 copies of ACNA 2012 calendar/raffle tickets. Pending remittance to ACNA Treasurer. October 22, 2011 - Fund-Raising casino trip; generated a net of $801.59 November, 2011 - Assisted the family of the late Bro Eugene “Gene” Licauco in the preparation, setup and food service during the vigil at the funeral parlor. November 21, 2011 - Volunteered at Stockton Emergency Food Bank in the Annual preThanksgiving turkey and sides give-away (new in 2011) December 10, 2011 - Christmas caroling/ serenade and food service to the elderly residents of Home Sweet Home facility (new in 2011. December 17, 2011 - Joint APO 86th Foundation Anniversary, Christmas Party and Tribute to the late Brother Eugene ‘Gene’ Licauco, with APO-SFSV and APO-NorCal. In retrospect, the Year 2011 was an exciting and productive year for APO-CVC with the completion of scheduled/planned services, fund-raising and fellowship activities. APO-CVC had surpassed its annual minimum of 4 services with the addition of 4 new service activities. For 2012, APO-CVC has already committed to these same services and will continue to align new ones. The year 2011 also came with a few sad notes for APO-CVC. The passing of Bro Eugene Licauco in October and the Sendong calamity in Mindanao which affected family and friends of APO-CVC, to include APO brothers and sisters in the cities of Iligan and

Cagayan de Oro. With the initiative of APOCVC and the kind-hearted contributions of APO brothers and sisters all over North America, a total of $4,165.00 was remitted to the alumni associations of Iligan and CDO, at 60% and 40% respectively, for distribution to the affected brothers and sisters in both cities. 2012 APO-CVC Activities January 21, 2012 - Remitted cash assistance to APO brothers and sisters in Iligan and CDO cities who were affected by typhoon Sendong. Iligan at $2,493.00 ; CDO at $1,662.00. Monetary donations from Brothers and Sisters across Northern America. March 3, 2012 - APO-NorCal’s Fellowship/ Dinner Dance and fund-raising event.

APOkids @ WangoTango April 1, 2012 - 6th Year Anniversary Con celebration of APO-CVC April 14, 2012 - Earth Day beach clean up in partnership with PG&E at Martin Luther King Regional Shoreline in Oakland CA (annual service event) May 5, 2012 - Operation Clean Sweep at San Bruno CAwithAPO-SFSV (annual service event) June/July 2012 - Joint Summer Camping with APO-SFSV June/July 2012 - APO-CVC raffle fund-raising. Generated $2,500.00. July 14, 2012-Vallejo Outreach Program. City streets cleaning and food distribution in Vallejo CA August 3,4,5 2012 - Summer Camping at Lake Camanche in Ione, CA

IT’S MORE FUN AT APO MID WEST -CHICA GO MIDWEST WEST-CHICA -CHICAGO Once an APO, always an APO! A true APO lives and breathes service. Such is the case not only at the collegiate level, but more so in the alumni level. There is always activity within a given alumni association.There are plenty of fellowships where the brothers and sisters enjoy each other’s company in celebrating the true spirit of friendship. Fund raising activities prosper, but more importantly service projects abound. APO Midwest-Chicago AA is no different than any other alumni association, but we are always proud to say that “it’s more fun in Chicago!” Yes, it’s more fun in Chicago and we have consistently proven it whenever we host an ACNA event. We have consistently met our association’s goals, not without petty quarrels of course, but for the most part and up until recently, we have remained united. The dedication and loyalty of the members of APOMCAA especially during crucial moments and events are always evident. APOMCAA continues to grow as an association. Despite encountering several adversities, we accomplished a number of projects and carried out many activities during the period covering September 2011 to August 2012. These activities and projects are: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Annually, APOMCAA volunteers in three international and local races. Last October 9, 2011, we once again manned the water stations at the start line of the Chicago International Marathon. We did the same thing at the RAM Racing Hot Chocolate 5k/15k race last November 5, 2011, and at the Shamrock Shuffle 5k/ 10k race last March 25, 2012. Bro. Joemar Camacho has been the Chairman of these events ever since we started volunteering for these events. SERVICE PROJECTS: RONALD McDONALD HOUSE - Dec. 18, 2011. Bro. Kirby Lomuntad and Bro. Patrick Limaco, Chairpersons. Cooked Breakfast for the families that were housed at Ronald McDonald House whose children are hospitalized at Loyola Medical Center in Hines, Illinois during the holiday season. TYPHOON SENDONG. We celebrated the New Year (Jan. 1, 2012) by packing 15 “balikbayan boxes” that were eventually sent for the flash flood victims in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Bukidnon. The association with additional contributions from the general membership also sent monetary donation of $1,200.00. The donated amount was equally distributed among CDO, Iligan and Bukidnon areas. NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK APOMCAA regularly volunteers in this facility. Last March 31, 2012, we unpacked and repackaged foods for distribution to various homeless shelters in Northern Illinois. Bro. Benjie Sabalvaro was the coordinator and group leader of this event. “A BREATH OF FRESH AIR” - THE NEBULIZER PROJECT – June 15, 2012. Bro. Gary P. Hernal, Chairman. In cooperation with the Order of Glorious and Valiant Soldiers of Charity, APO Midwest-Chicago AA donated 22 Nebulizers to 22 Barangays in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. This will help alleviate one of the primary causes of death among seniors and children, i.e., respiratory illness. We also donated 10 quad canes, and several sample medications of different kinds and for different purposes.

FUND RAISING. SPRING 2012 GOLF OUTING – Held last May 5, 2012 @Glendale Lakes Golf Club, Glendale Heights, Illinois. It was a successful event for our association. Half of the proceeds of this fund raiser went to different service projects/activities of the association. The beneficiary of the other half of the proceeds was donated to Sis. Maribel A. Baronia, Alpha Delta, Batch ’80 (who was very ill and unemployed at that time). The Awards Ceremony and Dinner after the golf outing was held at Cuisine de Manila which got extended to a “karaoke Night” for fellowship. APO ACNA 2012 CALENDAR AND RAFFLE TICKETS. We supported this by ordering 40 calendars and raffle tickets with the total amount of $800.00. Initial distribution was held during the 5th GMM held last Oct. 1, 2011, and hosted the monthly drawing during our Annual Picnic last June 16, 2012. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/DONATIONS GIVEN BY THE ASSOCIATION AND THE GENERALMEMBERSHIP FUNERAL DONATIONS. The association and the general membership continue to help our members and their families in time of distress. We also sent donation to Eta Chapter in memory of the late ACNA Past President, Bro. Eugenio L. Licauco. MARATHON RUNNER’S GEAR OUTFIT. The association provided the runner’s gear to Bro. Dennish Gan, a member of our AA, who participated and is a finisher in the 2011 Chicago Int’l Marathon. FEEDING PROGRAM @Oroquietta City, Misamis, Occidental, during the holiday season (Dec. 18, 2011). FEEDING PROGRAM @Sitio, Naisod, Aklan during the holiday Season (Dec. 2011) CANOPY DONATION FOR TELESFORO GARGANTIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL @Baywan, Negros Oriental (Feb. 2012). MEDICINE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. There was some extra money left from the collection made to fund the nebulizer project. The extra fund was used to buy 10 quad canes which we asked to Order of the Glorious and Valiant Soldiers of Charity to donate to deserving individuals who need them. (June 2012).

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/SCHOLARSHIP. APO LEARNING CENTER. APOMCAA supports the SAPOC APO Learning Center by sending educational support of $600.00 annually on or before the start of the school year. APO MIDWEST-CHICAGO AA’s SCHOLAR. Bro. Kim Lozano, 4th year Engineering student from Bicol University, Tabaco, Albay. Scholarship support covers the entire tuition amount including an allowance of PhP5,000.00 per semester. ANNUALACTIVITIES FOR APO MEMBERS, FAMILIESAND FRIENDS. 86th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY AND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. Bro. Pres. Ed Constantino, Chairperson. It was held at Ventura 21 Club, 375 Ventura Club Drive, Roselle, IL (Dec. 16, 2011). NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AND TYPHOON SENDONG SERVICE - Jan. 1, 2012. It was held at Bro. Pet Residence in Hoffman Estates, IL. We started the day by packing 15 balikbayan boxes that were sent to the flash flood victims in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Bukidnon areas. ANNUAL PICNIC. It was held last June 16, 2012 at St. John’s Park, Glenview, IL. APO members, their families and friends gather every year to enjoy this annual summer fun. ANNUAL JOINT CAMPING (APOMCAA, APO Great Lakes AA and APO Toronto AA) – July 20-22, 2012. It was held at Limelake Campground, 9660 Reading Road, Reading, Michigan. It was well attended and the happy campers enjoyed the food, the kid’s games and the fellowship among brothers and sisters. “Karaoke Night” during the camping was a big hit. No one wanted it to end. Prepared and Submitted by: Sis. NORA CORTEZ-QUIBAL Secretary, DY 2011-2012

APO ALBER TA AA: HOSTS ACN A F ALL MEETING 2011 ALBERT CNA FALL Consistent with Alberta, Canada’s booming economy, APO Alberta’s booming membership, now 106 strong, truly surpassed all expectations in hosting the 2011 APO ACNA Fall Meeting. The cold climate of Canada was no match in comparison to the warm reception and hospitality, which was uniquely APO Alberta.

APO ACNA Board of Directors carefully studying different proposals to extend assistance in the Philippines.

APO ACNA Pres. & ARNA RD Sis. Cora de Jesus with Consul Gen. Esmeralda Agbulos (guest speaker) at the dinner dance. APO ACNA Delegates were entertained with different Philippine Cultural dances.

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GREA TER W ASHINGT ON APO (GW APO) NEWS: GREATER ASHINGTON (GWAPO)

The Greater Washington Alpha Phi Omega (GWAPO) was formally established on May 11, 2003 and is a registered non-profit corporation in the State of Washington and an affiliate tax-exempt 501(c)3 Dollars for Scholars partner. On September 3, 2004, GWAPO was accepted as an ACNA member alumni association during ACNA’s convention in Vancouver, BC, Canada. GWAPO submitted an application for a charter with APO Philippines in October 31, 2006, was subsequently granted Charter No. 175 on April 17, 2007, and formally awarded during the National Biennial Convention in Tagaytay City Philippines. For the past 12 years until 2011, it provided leadership, administrative and support roles for the annual Philippine Independence Day celebrations at Seattle Center called “Pagdiriwang” sponsored by the City of Seattle, Seattle Center and other cultural organizations. As part of its service and friendship to the Filipino community at large, GWAPO engaged in several adopt-a-park projects on several occasions in cooperation with the Olympia-based Filipino-American Community of South Puget Sound (FACSPS), and a joint camping fellowship with the same group at Cornet Bay, WA July 1-5, 2011. In September 2011, GWAPO cleaned and power washed the social hall and patio of the Ronald United Methodist Church (RUMC). RUMC hosts the regular quarterly general membership meetings, special meetings, and other GWAPO-sponsored events. It co-sponsored with APO MANDIN and the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines two medical and dental missions: (a) May 2, 2011 in Boac, Marinduque, and (b) April 9, 2012 in Barangays Canat, Boi and Bayute, also in Marinduque.

Several members participated during the first Regional Conference of the Administrative Region of North America (ARNA) held in San Diego, CA, December 4, 2010. On December 18, 2010 and December 10, 2011, GWAPO celebrated APO’s foundation and induction of incoming officers at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue.

DALLAS-FOR T WOR TH: HOST ACN A SPRING MEETING 2012 ALLAS-FORT ORTH: CNA

Living up to the saying, “EVERYTHING IS BIG IN TEXAS”, APO DALLAS/FORT WORTH was definitely big in making sure that the 2012 APO ACNA Spring meeting was an event the delegates would always remember with a smile. In addition to the overflowing fun, food, music, & laughter, the delegates enjoyed showing their competitive skills in the APO ACNA Bowling and Target Shooting tournament.

Delegates having a superb time at the 2012 APO ACNA Spring Meeting dinner dance. “Ikaw Na!”

Surprise dance number from the delegates choreographed by Sis. Irma Almazan.

APO ACNA shootfest to the max!!!

APO ACNA bowling tournament at its best!!! NCAR APOlympics: Sponsored & Supported Lambda ChapterCollegiate Champion & Runner-Up (Coll. VS. Alumni) October 2011December 17, 2011

Scholarship Fund Donation (Year 4) to OneLa Salle in commemoration of APO PHILS Nat’l Anniversary, March 2, 2012

Texas Adopt-A-Beach Coastal Clean-Up Service with APO Metro Houston, September 24, 2011

Typhoon Sendong Calamity Fund Raising Drive, USA BOWL, Dallas, TX, January 14, 2012

METR OPOLIT AN HOUST ON: METROPOLIT OPOLITAN HOUSTON:

S OLIDO ang guAPO ng TEXAS

2011 TEXAS ADOPT-A-BEACH FALL CLEAN-UP: Alpha Phi Omega of Metropolitan Houston with Alpha Phi Omega Dallas/Fort Worth at their adopted“MILE ZERO” along San Luis Pass, Surfside beach, Texas during the FALL TEXAS BEACH CLEAN-UP. 2012 TEXAS ADOPT-A-BEACH CLEAN-UP: - On its 7th year as a Texas Beach Guardian, Alpha Phi Omega of Metropolitan Houston, Incorporated together with Alpha Phi Omega - Delta Omega chapter (University of Houston) joined the Texas Beach Clean-up last April 28, 2012, by picking-up nonbiodegradable debris at their adopted “MILE ZERO” at the San Luis Pass, Surfside Beach, Texas. According to the Texas General Land Office, a total of 7,300 volunteers collected 137 tons of trash off Texas beaches, which is less trash than usual found at annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Clean-up.

Celebrating the “Founder’s Day” in unity, Alpha Phi Omega of Metropolitan Houston, Alpha Phi Omega San Antonio, and Alpha Phi Omega Dallas/ Fort Worth truly exemplified SOLIDARITY and BROTHERHOOD consistent to one of the fraternity’s principle of FRIENDSHIP.

ADOPT-A-SPOT is one of Alpha Phi Omega of Metropolitan Houston’s pet project since 2006. From Mayfield Neighborhood Park to its current adopted spot, Meadow Lake Park, APO members and their families consistently maintained them through their quarterly clean-ups.

2012 APO ACNA CALENDAR FUNDRAISING MONTHLY WINNERS 1. November 5, 2011 - APO British Columbia - Ticket #565, Leoncia Cerezo c/o Sis Irma Almazan

5. March 3, 2012- APOAABC - ticket # 0923, Jojo Tagorda, c/o APO Son Alas.

9. July 1, 2012- APO CVC and APO SFSV - ticket # 254, Bro. Arnold Bejasa of APO Hollywood

6. April 14, 2012 - APO Dallas Fort Worth (ACNA Spring Meeting) - ticket # 0804, Bro.Ranier Habervo c/o APO Houston

10. August 11, 2012- APO Alberta – Ticket # 1009, Olive Manalo, c/o APO Hollywood

2. December 10,2011 - APO Hollywood Ticket # 675, Bro. Arnold Serra , APO South Bay

7. May 5, 2012- APO Son Alas - ticket # 17, Bro. JAY GARCIA c/o APO ALBERTA

11. September 1, 2012 - APO GLA ( ACNA convention ) – (To be announced)

8. June 16, 2012 - APO Midwest Chicago ticket # 0621, Eric Estrella, c/o APO Hollywood

PLEASE CONTINUE SUPPORTING OUR APO ACNA FUNDRAISING PROJECTS!!!

3. January 8, 2012 - APO Hawaii- Ticket # 35, Bro. Day Moralita , APO Alberta 4. Feb. 18, 2012 - APO South Bay - ticket # 0557, Sis Bing Pua of APO Hollywood.

APO HOLL YW OOD: LIGHTS . . . CAMERA . . . ACTION! HOLLYW YWOOD: 3 Years and counting. The years of service by Alpha Phi Omega Hollywood becomes a routinary evolution. They get their funds from the constant gimmicks and raffles. From Casino Turn Arounds, Poker Game tournaments, and brotherly donations. They make sure to keep a clear mind during meetings. They have surpassed the nightmares of organizing what type of service should be given to the people in need. It is no longer a question of how they should prepare their services. It is more likely a question of who are the people who deserve their help. When the Filipino people cried for help about the lack of medicine in their cities, there was little sweat of packing boxes and there was little sacrifice of time when the brothers who prepared the boxes know that it was already past their bed time. There was lots of love. When children from the Philippine provinces, who have toiled their way through the mountains just for education, neededed books and tuition to finish their education Alpha Phi Omega Hollywood promised to support the students until they graduate. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

When the economy was down in United States of America and there was more homeless people because of lack of jobs, and there was no way to feed their families, Alpha Phi Omega Hollywood fed them. The tragic in Ondoy and Cagayan de Oro gave a lot of Alpha Phi Omega Hollywood members some decreasing hopes, they sympathized for their families. And tried to give the best support that they can give. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○

They have encouraged sports giving Marathoners some cheer and smile, or a cup of water for their thirst. The Marathoners were glad. They were energized. Thinking about how another year will be offerred for service. Alpha Phi Omega Hollywood will come into action another year, another more experience, another more success, another more hardships, and another more happiness... Because we are Alpha Phi Omega. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

xes of Lo ve” APO SOUTHB AY: “1087 Bo SOUTHBA Box Lov June 23, 2012 – Garden Grove. Headed by association president Stephen Castro (Alpha Phi), fifteen volunteers from the APO South Bay alumni association met with 20 other volunteers from other organizations at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County warehouse. This warehouse is the center of food donation & distribution, and the volunteers were here today to sort, box and organize individual care packages destined for hungry seniors.

Jim Kay, Sr, the volunteer coordinator gave a peptalk before the volunteers started working. He explained that hunger is a very real problem in the community which mostly hits our senior citizens. By donating their time, he explained, volunteers were “physically reaching out with their hearts and showing love (to these seniors)”. The previous batch of volunteers, eighty in all, were able to produce onethousand-six-hundred care packages. So he said this was the number to beat: 1,600. Over the next two hours the volunteers: made boxes; filled those boxes with various food items (cereal, rice, juice, dried milk,etc.); and then loaded them into pallets. In the end, after Jim gathers everyone to the front he ceremoniously tallies the numbers on a small piece of paper. “One-thousand-eighty-seven boxes of love! That’s how many people will receive these boxes,” he exclaims. “If we had 44 more volunteers–with our pace–we would have exceeded the previous group’s number. 1087, that’s our number” Congratulations to our service chairperson, Bernie Cruz (Beta Eta chapter) for coordinating with Second Harvest. It was a fun and fulfilling activity for all that participated.

APO SOUTHERN ONT ARIO AA NEWS: ONTARIO APO SON ALAS Canada elected a new set of officers led by its president Joseph Arpon with goal of revitalizing & reviving the association which had become inactive since 2010. The officers were inducted by Sis Cora de Jesus president of ACNA in December, 2011. The association has instituted new check & balance rules to protect the associationâ€™s interests. APO SON ALAS Canada has exemplified the tenet of Alpha Phi Omega international service fraternity & sorority since its inception in 2005 - service For the year 2011-2012: APO SON ALAS has responded to many appeals for assistance for the many victims of various calamities in the Philippines such as fire, typhoon, floods, tsunami & landslides, etc. New or preloved clothings, footwears, kitchen utensils & cookwares, etc. Were shipped out to various service-partner alumni associations & collegiate chapters. This project has since been dubbed in the association as APO DEPOT which stands for Alpha Phi Omega Disaster Emergency Philippine Outreach Team. It has sent new & used clothing to poor children & their parents in the Philippines through its Project Damit-Paslit (clothe the children) & Sapin-Sapin (shoeshod / sinelas-sapatos) It has sent books, backpacks & school supplies to various public schools & libraries benefitting many poor students in partnership with several APO alumni associations It has sent sporting goods to several schools in Sulu under its project Kakayahang Makipagpaligsahan (Sporting Chance) benefitting poor students who otherwise do not have access to sporting equipment. APO SON ALAS members care & serve an APO brother who is a handicap, 2011-2012 It has also had an Adopt-a-Park Clean up Project for the years 2011 & 2012 in Mississauga. Material & financial donations to Filipino overseas contract Workers in dire situation & initiated their consultation with the Philipine Consul General & Labour Attache 2011. Though we can not change the world in a minute. In our own little way we hope that we can help start the changes. We hope that we can make a difference on peoplesâ€™ lives, most especially those who have less in life. Our passion: TO LEAD, TO SERVE & TO BEFRIEND. APO SON ALAS CANADA

NOR CAL - T he Gr and Dame in Action . . . NORCAL Grand Expands Educational Assistance and more… NORCAL approves a resolution providing assistance to Pilipino teachers and student scholars under the California foreign exchange program. It is an expansion of the already successful Educational service established in 2001. Brother Vic Ronan, Chairman of the Board, and Brother Chang Azarias, President spearhead a cause that is designed to make a lasting impact in the Philippines’ knowledge-generating enterprise. Ernny Cartano Carries NORCAL Banner in Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, one of the largest fundraisers in Northern California that helps an average of 70,000 people in the Bay Area reaps the services of Brother Ernny Cartano. His contribution sits along with thousands of others who are bent on honoring loved ones plagued by the disease, finding a cure, and raising awareness. This October 2011 event is one of NORCAL’s high watermark moments. Second Harvest Food Bank: NORCAL’s Noteworthy Partner. June 2 and 30, 2012 are the d-days when NORCAL showcases its patented Service by helping the second Harvest Food bank of Daly City in distributing hundreds of thousands of pounds of nutritious food to low-income people in the Daly City service areas. Kudos to the very able efforts of Brothers Bert Felina, Francis Cuvin, Totoy Edejer, Oscar Dimaandal, Marco Guerrero. Special mention goes to their wives and partners who added the true nurturing touch. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Leaving a “Clean” Footprint in Vallejo: July, 14, 2012 Keeping Clean and Saving Mother Earth is everybody’s business! In no scene is this more evident than in the multi-association partnership initiative of the “A Call to Change Vallejo” community call to action. Brother Ernny and Sis Kathy Cartano and family along with a whole cadre of Brothers and Sisters from CVC APO Alumni Association show up full force to see to it that the APO Philippines is there when it’s needed. ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

APO AA CAL GAR Y: MARKS A GREA T FIRST TW O YEARS! CALGAR GARY GREAT TWO Having just recently recognized as the 23 rd member of Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Council of North America or ACNA, the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Calgary Alberta had a busy year conducting voluntary services within the city of Calgary while still finding time to do fellowship among its members.

Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Calgary kicked of the year 2012 by conducting voluntary service at the Calgary Drop-In and Rehabilitation Centre or the DI, helping out in the kitchen preparing meals and serving dinner for its clients. The DI hosts to more than 600 clients, making it the biggest shelter in Canada. The members afterwhich helped out in the sorting of donated clothes in what they call the store for the clients to avail fresh clothing. APO AA Calgary consistently provides voluntary services at the DI once every quarter making the association well known to the clients.

Since APOAA Calgary was formed in April of 2009, the alumni association had been actively conducting activities, exemplifying Alpha Phi Omega’s three guiding principles that is Leadership, Friendship and Service.

April was a big month for the association as they celebrated their 2nd Year anniversary at Radisson Hotel in Calgary, Alberta where all 46 active members gathered and shared good food, music and lots of APO stories. Summer months marks busy for the association. Camping was held last July 1st with the members and their families and friends at the Jack Fish Lake Provincial Park in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Then a mini sportsfest was held last july 22 where members exalted in a friendly but competing basketball game.

Starting with the association’s biggest event so far was its first fund raising activity “Un Baile en Mayo”, a dance party held last May 28, 2010 at the Marlborough Community Hall, where APOAA Calgary hosted to more than 150 visitors. They raised over $2000.00 to help the victims of Bulusan calamity in the Philippines. A state of calamity was declared over Sorsogon City last November 2010 when Bulusan volcano erupted and hundreds of families were evacuated and lost of their belongings. A portion of the funds raised was also used to send three balikbayan boxes filled with used clothings donated by members to APO Palawan where they coordinated to help the needy.

As of writing, the APO Alumni Association of Calgary is set to conduct its first ever leadership training with Airosoft Paintball Shooting in Cochrane, Alberta on August 11, 2012. Membership of APO AA Calgary continuously grows coming from different provinces of Canada to settle down in booming Calgary. A long list of future project and activities are in line for APO AA Calgary such as blood donation in November and Adopt-a-Park for April 2013. APO AA Calgary aims to remain an active non-profit service rendering organizing within the city of Calgary.

APO FL ORID A: KEEPING THE PEA CE AND ORDER FLORID ORIDA: PEACE APO-Florida as Marshals to the Annual Philippine Festival in Tampa The Annual Philippine Festival (PhilFest) in Tampa, Florida held on March 30 to May 1, 2012 organized by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) is the biggest Filipino Festival in Southeast United States. This 3-day festival was attended by more than 12,000 Pinoy-loving visitors along with nearly 50 exhibitors, vendors and government services including the “Philippine Consulate on Wheels” program for passport, citizenship and immigration information. APO-Florida SERVED as MARSHALS on this 3-day event that started at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 11:00 in the evening. Providing security and smooth traffic flow to the 10 acres venue was a major undertaking, to say the least. 16 APO-Florida members, along with our spouses and children, took turns to ensure that the PhilFest 2012 is a resounding success. All-in-all, more than 500 man hours were given by APO-Florida members for free, all in the name of Service and Alpha Phi Omega!

APO SAN DIEGO AA NEWS: The APOAASD have been continually active, productive, and responsive members of the San Diego community. The APOAASD conducts at least once a month general membership meeting and family get together/birthday celebration. APOAASD has accomplished the following volunteer services and fellowships during these reporting period: December 16, 2011 - APO 86th & APOAASD 18th Anniversary Celebration. February 12, 2012 - GM Meeting, Fellowship and welcome party to Brod-Vice Mayor Jess Bueno of Santa, Ilocos-Sur. March 17, 2012 - APO Phils 62nd Anniversary Celebration. March 31, 2012 - San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine Memorial 5K Walk and Fun Run. This event celebrates the lives of loved ones past and present, as well as those directly impacted by hospice and palliative medicine programs throughout San Diego County. April 28, 2012- Service to National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Walk MS 2012". This projects benefits individual stricken with MS as well as their families. APOAASD

has been serving this project continuously for 18 years since July 24, 1995. May 20, 2012 - The Navy's 26th Bay Bridge Run/Walk. This project benefits Morale, Welfare, Recreation quality of life programs for uniformed personnel and families. July 22, 2012 - GMM and welcome party to Bro Levi, his wife Estrelle and son Jordan Cody Arada. July 27, 2012 - APO Southern California Joint Camping at Lake Jennings Campground, Lakeside, CA. July 29, 2012 - San Diego Blood Bank 11th Annual 5k Walk/Run at Embarcadero Marina Park North.

APOAASD also proudly helps the USS Midway Museum in reaching its goal of raising million-dollar effort to Save the Kiss statue along San Diego's embarcadero. The generous contribution of some member of APOAASD will able to help keep this iconic statue in San Diego's harbor. Once the new bronze statue is installed, this gift will be permanently memorialize at The Kiss as: "APO AA San Diego" inscripted at the walk-way near the statue.