Vol 40 Issue 8 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ALPHA PHI OMEGA GREATER LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
August 2020
ONE PLUS ONE = TWO IN ONE By Brod Mar Garchitorena
Would you believe it’s already over 5 years since we decided to be a nonprofit 501C7. Wow, time flies so fast. I realized now that it was a wise choice because of the inherent characteristic of our membership. Although we still want to be of service to others and the community because of our upbringing as an APO, we are now really a Social club. Unfortunately, charitable givings and service to the community is not a part of being a C7 Social club. A social club as defined by the IRS is an organization established for pleasure, recreation and activities for the sole benefit of its members. Its funding can only come from its own membership and other sources of income from the operation of its assets. We cannot solicit funding outside of our membership. With that definition, it imposes certain limitations upon us as to what activities are allowable for a C7 Social club. On the other hand, a C3 is defined as a nonprofit organization established, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. So we can do charitable and educational services here in the USA and anywhere in the world as long as the benefit will not redound directly to any of its officers and Board members. Another advantage of the C3 is that your donations can be tax deductible and also we can raise fund outside of the membership of APOGLA.
APOGLA brods led by Pres. Tony Amon and VP Jobee Jovellanos putting together in balikbayan boxes donations for the victims of the recent Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines
One big reason why we opted from the C3 is because of the inurement clause. We were afraid then that because we had the endowment fund for our members, we were not in compliance with that clause and because of that we were after that we might lose our nonprofit status. We just found out that the C3 can also give help to individuals, members or not, as long as not to its officers and Board members who makes the decision. Continued on page 3
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PRESIDENT’S MESSA MESSAGE GE Brothers and Sisters, Time really fly fast! We’re on the 8th month of the year already. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and pretty soon the year will be over. The search for APOGLA Kids Scholars was announced and nominations for the Dr. Librado Inocencio Ureta (LIU) was launched. Comelec members will be nominated this coming August GMM. Both awarding will happen during our December Affair which I’m hoping against hope that it will not be virtual. Hopefully, they will find and formulate a vaccine for Covid 19 Virus very soon to end the crisis. As always please Stay Safe Everyone. Follow social distancing procedure! Thank you so much! Bro Pres Tony Amon APOGLA 2020
2020 PROPOSED CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES
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One Plus One . . .
By Brod Mar Garchitorena
Continued from page 1
When we became a C7, some of us completely turned our backs and fully abandoned our C3 without taking into consideration that we were once a C3 for a number of years. Some of us even tried to completely dissociate and separate from our C3. The mere mention of C3 in the meetings is a taboo. That is fully understandable. It is a natural human tendency to take sides and one may not want to do anything with and where you came from especially after some harrowing experience but we did not have that. However deep in our heart, we still want to continue to do service because service is inherent in our DNA as an APO. We were groomed at a young age of our commitment to being of service to our fellow brothers and sisters, to humanity and to our community. However sad to say, it is not in compliance as a Social club with IRS regulations. So what we really are is a mixture of Social Club and Charitable Service organization. These are 2 good things. In truth and in reality, we don’t need to choose between the two. We can both be a C3 and a C7 and not either/or. Yes, we can own and have the best of both worlds. The C3 and the C7 can complement each other. Yes, if we are true to ourselves, we can adopt and happily be a social club as well as a charitable service organization. One will give cover the function of the other. A simple MOA is what’s needed and of course, an open mind and a welcoming heart. In the eyes of the law, we are two separate organizations with its own corporate entities but where we came from and our MISSION is only one. And that’s, “to foster the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service amongst youth and disabled”. Brothers & Sisters, “Strong a Circle We”. MWAB APOGLA MEETING AGEND A - August 22, 2020 AGENDA 1. Call to order – 4pm 2. Invocation – Bro PP Art Rivera 3. Loyalty Pledge 4. Acknowledgement of Past Presidents 5. Secretary’s Report – July Minutes of the Meeting 6. President’s Report a. Boxes donations for Taal victims – Bro VP Jobee Jovellanos b. Auction – Bro PP Ferdie Yambot c. Piggy Bank Project d. APOGLA Scholarship Program – Bro PP Vic Paredes/Bro PP Dan Nino e. LIU Awardee – Sis PP Betta David f. ACNA Raffle Report – Sis Ophel Amon 7. Nominations for COMELEC Members 8. Treasurer’s Report 9. VP Report 10. ACNA Liaison 11. BOD Report 12. Other Matter/s 13. Adjournment 14. APO Toast Song 15. August Birthday Celebrators
Tribo ni Bado Newsletter is a monthly publication of the Alpha Phi Omega Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association exclusively for its members, families and friends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the writers, and are not intended to represent APOGLAAA. Publisher Sancho Sy Photos/Graphics by Sancho Sy • Jen Evangelista • Tony Amon Contributors Fely Montecillo • Tony Amon • Dan Nino Art Rivera • Troy Agagon Ruth Manalastas
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FR OM MY POINT OF VIEW FROM By Bro. Dan E. Nino
Simplified Version of ROBERT’s RULES OF ORDER Due to unwanted disruptions, unorganized and sometimes chaotic board meetings of a non-profit organization client, I have been asked to make a presentation about Robert’s Rules. The following is my summary presentation as a result of my research on Robert’s Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules of Order, also widely known as parliamentary procedure, was first developed by the late Gen. Henry M. Robert to ensure that meetings are FAIR, DEMOCRATIC, and ORDERLY. It is a set of rules for meetings that allows everyone to be heard and to make decisions without confusion. In other words, a Parliamentary Procedures seeks to achieve an efficient meeting and prevent chaos. NOTE : ALL Board members should be familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order. However, under no circumstance should the application of the rules be allowed to intimidate or limit full participation. Types of Motions: 1. Main Motions: The purpose of a main motion is to introduce a new item to the Board or membership for their consideration. 2. Subsidiary Motions: The purpose is to change or effect how a main motion is handled and is voted on before the main motion i.e. postpone the main motion indefinitely, amend the main motion, refer the main motion to the committee, postpone to a certain time, limit or extend debate, close debate or lay on the table (set aside temporarily). 3. Privileged Motions: The main purpose is to bring up items that are urgent or important matter unrelated to pending business. This is a higher ranking motion when the assembly room is too hot or cold or too noisy to fix things, or to call for a recess to patch up things, to cool off when discussions get heated, or to raise a question of privilege to meet in an executive session when members need to have a confidential discussion when members have sensitive information to give to the assembly like firing and hiring, or to caucus with other members before a vote is taken, or fix the time to which to adjourn. 4. Incidental Motions: The purpose is to provide a means of questioning a procedure concerning other motions and must be considered before the other motion. i.e. to raise a Point of Order, to seek Parliamentary Inquiry, ask Point of Information, Appeal from the Decision of the Chair. Object to Consideration of a Question and suspend the rules. Motions that Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly, Reconsider, Rescind, Amend Something Previously Adopted, among others. 5. Motion to table: This motion is often used in the attempt to “Kill a motion”. This option is always present, however, to “take from the table” for reconsideration by the membership. 6. Motion to Postpone Indefinitely: This is often used as a means of parliamentary strategy and allows opponents of the motion to test their strength without an actual vote taken or delay a vote. Also, debate is once again open on the main motion. How are Motions Presented? 1. A member raises a hand to signal to the chairperson . 2. Second the Motion: Another member seconds the motion. If there’s no second to the motion, the motion is lost. 3. Restate the Motion : The chairperson restates the motion . 4. Debate: The members debate the motion. If there’s no debate or discussion, the chairperson may move directly to a vote. 5. Vote : The chairperson restates the motion, then first asks for affirmative votes , and then negative votes . 6. Announce the vote: The chairperson announces the result of the vote and any instructions. Continued on page 5
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NOTE: If the Board is in obvious agreement, the chairperson may save time by stating, if there is no more objection, we will adopt the motion to … “Then wait for any objection(s). Then say,” Hearing no objections (state the motion) is adopted. Then state any instructions. Voting on a Motion: 1. By voice 2. By roll call 3. By General Consent 4. By Division of the House i.e. members raise their hands or stand 5. By Ballot Organization using Parliamentary Procedure usually follow a fixed order of business. Below is a typical example: 1. Call to order 2. Opening prayer or Pledge of Allegiance to the flag if so desired 3. Roll call of members who are present by the secretary 4. Reading of minutes of last meeting 5. Officers reports 6. Committee reports 7. Special orders, meaning important business that was previously designated for consideration at this meeting 8. Unfinished business 9. New business 10. Announcements 11. Adjournment Requesting a Point does not require a motion, second, debate or voting . Point of Order: Draws attention to a breach of rules, improper procedure, breaching of established practices, etc. Point of Information: A member needs to bring up an additional point or additional information (in the form of nondebatable statement), so that other members can make fully informed votes . Point of Inquiry: A member may use point of inquiry to ask for clarification in a report to make better voting decisions. Point of Personal Privilege: A member may use a point of personal privilege to address the physical comfort of the setting such as temperature or noise. Members may also use it to address the accuracy of a member’s conduct. Key Role of a Parliamentarian : to assist the president to manage meetings and to advise members of the Board on parliamentary procedure/s as necessary. His role is purely advisory. Parliamentary Procedure is the best way to get things done in any assembly meeting. But it will only work if you use it properly. 1. Allow motions that are in order. 2. Have members obtain the floor properly. 3. Speak clearly and concisely. 4. Obey the rules of debate. Most Importantly, BE COURTEOUS
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OBITU AR Y OBITUAR ARY
We offer our thoughts and prayers on the passing of the loved ones of our APOGLA Family: The Mother of Brod Bong (Maricar) Ansula The Mother of Choy (Brod Jun) Linsangan The Mother of Ella (Brod Tony) Gomez Uncle Alberto of Brod Vinz Argonza And to the family of Ret. Gen./Brod Dolfs Llorca of Rho Chapter (who always visit APOGLA whenever he is in the US) for his passing last July 27, 2020. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. The loss of a loved one is always difficult to comprehend. We grieve, we weep, we mourn and we pray for the eternal repose of their souls. Life is beautiful, wonderful yet so fragile. Their journey on earth is now complete and they have gone home to God where life is eternal and joy is everlasting. "Death leaves us pain that no one can heal. Love leaves us memories that no one can steal." Bong, Maricar, Choy, Jun, Ella and Tony, may the beautiful memories with your beloved Mothers bring your comfort and solace during these most difficult times. We pray for the repose of their souls and may they rest in peace. Please accept our sincere condolences and do take care yourselves. Brothers, Sister and Family Members, let us pray: "O, God, each day of our lives you bless us with your abiding presence and your unending love. We entrust our loved ones to you who have journeyed home to you. In your compassion, welcome them into your loving embrace and embrace them with everlasting life. Amen."
Alpha Phi Omega (PHILIPPIES) OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (C-3) in coordination with
Alpha Phi Omega GREATER LOS ANGELES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (C-7)
Proudly announce the guidelines and application form of Scholarship Program for APO Kids
Parents of recent 2020 High School graduates watch out for the application form and have your son and/or daughter fill up the form. For more details, contact: Bro. Dan E. Nino - Chairman, APOPGLA (C-3) & APOGLA C-7 Scholarship Committee for APO Kids E-mail: denino1951@gmail.com Tel. Nos. 562-508-8099 (Mobile) * 562-921-5116 (Landline) * 562-926-3930 (Fax)
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Balikba yan bo xes ffor or Taal Volcano er uption victims Balikbay box eruption
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GOINGS ON by Sis. Fely Montecillo Dear Brothers and Sisters, this is to let you know that I truly miss your company, your smiles, your laughter, your jokes. What? Since March I’ve not seen any of you! Thanks to the internet we get to meet each other, keep tab of the club’s activities and participate in them! Lately too, we have experienced the pang of isolation . . . that it can be cruel! ********************************* Through our humble column, I wish all the August born a Happy Birthday! All of you deserve everything happy. Wishing you that all day long! The month of August was originally named Sextilis in Latin since it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar. The name of the month was changed to August in honor of Augustus Caesar in 8 BC. Do you know this is the “Admit you’re happy month”? This month is also Family Fun month, National Eye Exam month, Romance Awareness Month and National Picnic month. ********************************* If you have not heard yet, Alphan Sis Letty Esquivel had a stroke recently and had to be confined at Olive View Hospital. We are praying for your speedy recovery Sis Letty! ********************************* There are a lot of downsides to this pandemic . . . oh! a lot! We should, however, get a closer look at the good things it has brought us and our family. Now we have more time to spend with our kids and our family. We can help the children answer their assignments and make them so important with the extra attention and care we give them. Now the guys can mow the garden, do some house repairs, and act on all the things we have all wanted to do. ********************************* Lastly, we should try to keep our spirits high. We have to remember that with this thing going on, we are in the midst of history unfolding. We can only pray and hope that this would end with a happy note. Au revoir my Brothers and Sisters. Until the next Goings On!
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TREASURER’S REPOR T By Bro. Troy Agagon REPORT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
Agagon, Troy Almazan, Alex Almazan, Irma Ambrosio, Ronald Amon, Ophel Amon, Tony Anadilla, Jun Aris Ang-Gayon, Melody Ansula, Bong Aquino, Herman Aralar, Eric Argonza, Arvin Ayo, Toti Baxal, Joel Bayani, JR Bolisay, Herome Bonete, Elena Cahapisan, Demitrio Cajucom, Willy Calvario, Rene Carrasco, Danny Castillo, Nards Chin, Jun* Chua, Michael Clor, Eddie Cobarrubias, Bob Conferido, Rueben David, Betta David, Christian Dela Cruz, Renato Deleon, Malou Delmolin, Froilan Emperado, Rudy Enguero, Pam Evangelista, Domel Evangelista, Jen Fajardo, Marilou Fajota, Honeyboy Fernando, Rubilyn Fisico, Ted
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.
Flores, Rudy Ford, Rebecca Franco, Rolly Galang, Emma Ganzon, Eleazar Gapido, Bodjie Garchetorena, Mar Garcia, Sammy Gomez, Tony Gopez, Bernardo Guerrero, Ging Hermoso, Hazel Imperial, Gloria Irineo, Philip Jovellanos, Jobee Junio, Virgil Lara, Bobet Layno, MaryAnn Lee, Marisol Linsangan, Jun Madrigal, Jun Madrigal, Tess Maidin, Yusup Mamaril, Ferdie Manalastas, Ruth Manikad, Rey Mansilla, Beeboy Marte, Rocky Martinez, Mulong Medina, Boy Mendez, Daemma Mendoza, Armand Miranda, Shane Monasterio, Michelle Nino, Dan Ninofranco, Egay Noche, Caesar Paggao, Jerome Pangilinan, Angel Paras, Roland
81. Parayno, Julius 82. Paredes, Vic* 83. Pascual, Winston 84. Pastores, Alex 85. Peneza, Bobet 86. Petrasanta, Rene 87. Picazo, Bobbitte 88. Posadas, Rey 89. Remorozo, Gerald 90. Reyes, Roehl 91. Rivera, Art 92. Romero, Edgar 93. Rondilla, Dony 94. Rosales, Cesar* 95. Salvador, Buddy 96. Serrano, Eric 97. Sevilla, Bobby 98. Somera, Herman 99. Sy, Sancho 100. Tarculas, Josie 101. Tarculas, Lito 102. Tavera, Glenda 103. Tecson, Edgar 104. Torallo, Silver 105. Valdecantos, Henry 106. Valentino, Hero 107. Valera, Liza 108. Ventura, Beth 109. Vinluan, Jehiel 110. Williams, Rachelle 111. Yambot, Ferdie 112. Yenko, Rene 113. Zamora, Sammie * paid thru 2021 Report as of 08/21/2020
Please send your $50.00 Membership Dues to: TROY AGAGON 27447 Elder View Dr., Valencia, CA 91354 All checks must be made payable to: APOGLA
HAPPY BIR THD AY BIRTHD THDA AUGUST CELEBRANTS 01 - Bobbitte Picazo 03 - Gerry Martinez 06 - Josie Tarculas Mervyn Gucilatar Jun Linsangan 07 - Tony Gomez Ramon David 10 - Larry Alvarado 11 - Marilou Tayson 12 - Jobee Jovellanos Reggie Martinez 13 - Davy Potot 15 - Elizar Cabarles 17 - Ruben Querubin, Carl Edwin Milano 19 - Eric Serrano, Luis Robles 21 - Noel Rivera 22 - Jesus Reyes 23 - Cathy Cari-Samoy, Jaime Protacio 24 - Antonio Luciano, Amy Martinez, Au Lainez, Rosemary Schwartz 25 - Rene Maddela 30 - Jun Beltran (+) SPOUSES: 02 - Lucy Magsino 15 - Shawn Cobarrubias 23 - Aileen Martinez 24 - Florence Chua 25 - Lorna Serrano 27 - Mary Ann Sayson 30 - Liza Flores APO KIDS: 01 - Alexis Julie Salas, Elaine Villaver 03 - Aris Oris 04 - Michael Rondilla, Rex Petrasanta 05 - Spencer Ninofranco 08 - Kaylee Lauren Argonza, Melissa Villaver 09 - Jophiel Oliver 10 - Maricel Blancada 11 - Ami Barcelona 13 - Betram Amon 14 - Mikhael Madrigal, Gabriel Peneza 15 - Glenn Clarete 16 - Angelica Amon, Jason Valentino 17 - Marc Likwong 22 - John David 24 - Kristopher Aure 25 - Rachel Clare Aquino 29 - Leah Jean Caldoza 30 - Bo Jish Ludovico, Alyssa Gabriel 31 - Atom Fisico
AUGUST VIR TU AL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MT G. VIRTU TUAL MTG PHYSICAL GMM CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC INSTEAD THERE WILL BE A ZOOM TELECONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020 @ 4 PM MEETING ID# 522 530 1734 PASSWORD WILL BE POSTED ON OUR EGROUP, FB PAGE & VIBER GROUP INSTANT MESSAGING CONTACT PERSONS: Bro. Tony Amon CP# 818-970-4214
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