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Volume XXXI Issue No. 3 – Summer 2005

TambuliOfficial Publication of The Philippine-New York Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees), Inc

PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION – A GREAT DAYTO CELEBRATE FILIPINO PRIDE

“Chair?” or “Share?”by Elaine Magalona-Dayoan

It all started with a misheard word… when President Christina was

discussing the Philippine Independence Day Parade in her house during themembers social, she asked Almor if he wants to “chair” the project. Almor,being so excited as a new member, immediately agreed. On our way out, Itold Almor that we just took on a load of responsibility when he acceptedchairing the project; and with a shocked look on his face, he said, “Chair?What are you talking about? Didn’t she say “Share”?!…”

Chairing a project, as a new member, is no joke. At first, we were totallyoblivious and felt so obscure since we have no idea of what to do. When wegot a hold of the Chairman Planning Guide, things became easier to foreseeand imagine. Through the officers and alumni’s guidance, we were able tomove forward. Attending meetings with the PIDCI allowed us to peak intothe busy life of active social members; and attending the Jaycees Boardmeeting gave us a glimpse of the serious and meticulous side of the Officersand Board members.

The process of preparation doesn’t stop with meetings and planning; it drawslife and progress from actual forms being filled out; checks being paid; shirtsbeing distributed; and flags being waved. Through the convenience of e-vite,emails and telephone, we were able to plan and execute even while we wereat work! Truly, being a Jaycee doesn’t stop at office desks!

After carefully designing the shirt; writing a blurb (that wasn’t read by theParade Reviewing emcee); having a call into members/officers asking themto join the parade; and disturbing senators while they’re peacefully watching American Idol, everything boils down to the one single day – the PhilippineIndependence Day.(continued on page 2)

July 4th is US Independence DayAppreciating freedom and democracy

By: Josie B JayceeThis past weekend, we celebrated our nation’sbirthday. Some of us may have gone out of town,others explored the city and still others attended

countless barbeque parties and long lazy hours at thebeach. Perhaps it is fitting to reflect on what this daymeans to countless Americans around the world byrevisiting the a portion of the Declaration of Independence:

The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies InCONGRESS, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteenunited States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bandswhich have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Lawsof Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to theopinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes

which impel them to the separation.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

We are thankful for being able to live in freedom and democracy in thiscounty. We should also remember those who sacrifice their lives to ensurethat our freedom is safeguarded against all who wish to take it.

At the Independence Ball on June 11, 2005 – New York Hilton. Joining the Jaycees arepast DSA Awardees and Jaycees. Ms. Cora Reyes (DSA 2002), Ms. Nena Kaufman(Bohol Jaycees), CDVP Vivian Velasco, President Christina Corcuera, PP Ner Martinez,past MDVP Alice Abasolo, IDVP Ted Martinez, Florina Monroy, Dir. Jocelyn Bernal, PPSergs Estrada and Mr. Roger Alama (DSA 1996)

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Volume XXXI Issue No. 3 - Tambuli Summer 2005

Message from the President

Dear Friends,

Year 2005 is certainly breezing right on by. I can’t believe we havecompleted the second quarter.. This past quarter was certainly eventful and I must proudly say that the Jaycees contributed much

to our Filipino community both here and back in the Motherland.Our recent Fun-raiser project raised money for the P. BurgosPublic School in Sta. Mesa, Manila. The very next day, the chapter organized Kid’s Day America with Dr. Arnil Neri. We also participated in the Philippine Independence Day by marching and helping the PIDC committee prepare and organize the event. All the while, supporting a US Jaycees initiative to assist Big John’sWalk. Big John is a foundation which helps uninsured cancer patients. Our members also organized Project Sayaw which wasgreat fun and provided dance instruction to young leaders.

The first half of the year finished, I would like to challenge you tomake the rest of this Philippine-New York Jaycees year one that

stands out in you own Jaycees experience. Is there a project you always dreamed of doing? A cause you’ve always wanted toassist? Is there something you have always wanted share withother mebers? How long will you allow such ideas to brew in you mind? When would be the best time to do it? As leaders, I challenge you to do it now! Just let one of the officers know of your ideas…. about your dream and together, we can make it happen.

I am looking to another eventful second half!

In Jaycees Spirit,Christina Corcuera2005 President Philippine-New York Jaycees

PIDC Parade, A great day…(From Page 1)

The Philippine Independence Day Commemoration, held on June 5, 2005,consisted of a parade and a street fair. Being volunteers for the street fair, Almor and I reported for duty early morning in the command center at 25 th Street andMadison Avenue. We helped vendors find their respective booth and we madesure that the vendors are in the right spot by putting their names on their assigned areas. After helping them find their booths, I panicked when I realizedthat I haven’t reserved the Jaycees spot yet! Fortunately, we found a perfectumbrella and held on to it with our lives!

Under the high noon sun, we came to the assembly area at 38 th Street between

Madison and Park Avenues where we set up our banner and flags. Quickly,Jaycees marchers started coming in and soon enough, the street was madebrighter with the flaming orange shirt!

After hours of waiting and under the scorching heat of the sun, the Jayceesmembers, officers, family and friends, joined by Junior Chamber InternationalDirector of Growth And Development of the Americas, Edmond Sakai, marchedalong Madison Avenue, while cheering “Go Jaycees! Go Jaycees Go!!!,” beamedwith pride and applauded by the adoring crowd!

After the exceptional parade, we all headed to the Jaycees booth where we w joined by NYC Jaycees President Uche Udensi and LI Jaycees President MaDekom. Our simple booth, adorned with the Jaycees Banner, Jaycees shirt,Jaycees Creed, pamphlets and give-away, where visited by several Jayceesalumni, families and friends who showed support by purchasing the orange swhich has truly caught the eye and praises of people in the parade and streeEven though the sun was shining bright, the color of our shirts, our voicescheering altogether and the spirit of Jaycees shone brighter on that momento

day!

And in this corner….our New Members!!!

Vicky Chang I was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Maryland. I graduated from St. John’sUniversity in May, 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Communications Arts. After a onyear stint at Katz Media Corporation, I landed a job at Lifetime Television, whI’ve been employed as a Research Analyst for the past several years. Hobbieinclude circumnavigating the globe (a.k.a. traveling), reading, swimming, gointhe movies, concerts and Broadway shows and others which would take too to list.

Elaine Magalona-Dayoan, an “organize” freakand an entrepreneur, wasborn on January 5, 1981 andwas raised in Manila,Philippines. She had her catholic education from HolyTrinity Academy and Universityof Santo Tomas- EducationHigh School; and later onacquired her Bachelor’sDegree, as a consistentscholar, from the University of the Philippines. Elaine cameto New York to marry her then-fiancé, Almor Fernandez Dayoan, in 2003. Sh

currently working for Financial Advisors in Vignone-Grossman, PCP & Associates, Inc. in Manhattan, NY.

Almor Fernandez Dayoan, an avid wrestling fan, a video game-ahand a small business owner, was born on July 28, 1981 in New York City. Agraduating from Newtown High School, Almor studied in Hunter College whehe acquired his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He is currently preparing totake Certified Public Accountant exams while working in the Corporate OfficeIcon Parking Systems in Manhattan. He is married to Elaine Magalona-Dayoafellow Jaycees member.

When Excitement Stayed and Nerves Ran AwayBy: Elaine Magalona-Dayoan

May 7,2005 was a thrilling day for me. I’ve planned several activities for the dand was hoping to get most of it done. The first stop and the highlight of the dwas my very first meeting/social with the Philippine-New York Jaycees. I wasexcited and nervous about this one; excited because I’ll finally get to meet thmembers of the famous Jaycees, and nervous because I was worried that thmembers might “snub” me , so to speak. Upon meeting the group, “excited” wthe only feeling that stuck; “nervous” pretty much scuttled in a snap! The grouwas absolutely accommodating and very nice! They all made us feel so

CHAPTER MISSION– The Philippine New York Jaycees is an international leadership and personal development organization for young individuals providing training through business progracommunity projects and social interaction CHAPTER VISION The Philippine New York Jaycees cultivates conscientious and responsible leaders, offers imaginative programs that enhances

personal skills, raises global awareness and encourages individuality and uniqueness in cooperative environments.

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welcomed and there was no awkward moment, not to mention the food wasfabulous! (The beef with lemon grass of Tito Serg was a yum!)

The getting to know each other part went by pretty fast and everyone wastreating us like we’ve been in the group for quite a while already. I was asked tosing and so is Almor, my husband who’s also a new member of Jaycees, whohas never sung in any of our family parties. I guess President Christina Corcuerawas just very convincing! Unfortunately, we had to leave early because of a

family dinner but we absolutely had a blast! It made us realize that joining theJaycees was just a great decision we made!

May 13 – Fun-raiser Happy Hour to Benefit a library inthe Philippines

On May 13, we had a fundraiser at the B1 Drink Club on 139 East 45 th Street, 2nd Floor. Partial proceeds from thisfundraiser will benefit the P. BurgosPublic School in Manila, Philippines.We will be building a Toy Library thatwill be open to all regular students aswell as students with special needs(physically handicapped, hearingimpaired and visually impaired).

Over 50 people came to the fundraiser to party and dance the night away. Atthe end of the night, we raised over $1,000. The money raised will beturned over to our sister chapter, theManilena chapter, to be disbursed tothe P. Burgos Public School.

Internationally speaking

A Special guest from JCI – By Vicky ChangI attended the May 20th dinner guest starring JCI VP Lori Tomlin. It turned oube an informative and fun evening. The Jaycees really know how to make adinner meeting fun. I met other Jaycees from other chapters. After a deliciousdinner and several rounds of sojou, the Presidents/Vice-Presidents from eachchapter gave a short report about his/her chapter’s goals and accomplishmenso far this year.

Lori Tomlin was a wonderful guest speaker, and she gave us valuable insighregarding being a Jaycee and how to grow in the organization. It was a greatevening. Thanks to District Director Jonathan Kim for being a great host.

Welcome to new members-Hector Concepcion, Carlos from Cagayan DeOro Jaycees, Pres. Christina, Elaine

Magalona-Dayoan,MSVP JerrickMontanez and Almor Da oan

Karaoke kings and Queens – IDVP TedMartinez with backup gals PresidentChristina, Pres Adviser Cri-Cri Ramos

and Director Krizteen Dulay.

MDVP Joe Valdez, new member Vicky Chang and new member fromthe Long Island chapter.

Director Jocelyn Bernal with GermanJaycee Thomas Bach and girlfriend, withNYC Jaycee Charter President Gary Wh

With the entire gang, Jocelyn Bernal, Cri-Cri Ramos, Ares Ebreo, Patrick Villavert,Hector Concepcion, Krizteen Dulay, SergsEstrada, Jerrick Montanez

Elaine Magalona-Dayoan,MSVPJerrick Montanez listen in as Almor Dayoan renders us a song.

MDVP Joe Valdez and IDVP Ted Martinezshows us all how to strike a pose..

IDVP Ted Martinez with MSVP JerrickMontanez share a light moment.

MSVP Jerrick Montanez, IDVP Ted Martinez, JCI VP Lori Tomlin, NYC Past PresidentGary White, MDVP Joe Valdez, Vicky Chang, NYC President Uche Udensi and NYKAJCPresident Hayes Yeom.



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To our JC member Dr. Neri, Jaycee Pres. Christina C, Board Members,Members, Supporters and Friends,

On behalf of Project Chair Darwin Ignacio, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all that had helped make the 11TH (City-Wide) Annual Kids Day America 2005 a great success! The children surely had fun!!!

On Sat. May 14th (12-3pm), marked the 4th year that our very own JC Member since 1998, Dr. Neri , hosted the event at his facility - Neri Chiropractic , 50-11Queens Blvd Woodside, NY 11377.

We thank Dr. Neri, and his excellent assistant, Mark Base, and their staff for giving the Jaycees this wonderful opportunity of collaboration in conducting anEducational Health, Safety, Environmental Awareness program for children and their families in the Woodside area; as well as an afternoon of unique fun-filled community awareness event with free balloons, face painting; Magician Pastor Rene Sahir , special give-aways and prize drawings every half-hour with lots of snacks to go by! You all worked so tirelessly for this event!!!

Dr. Neri and his associates provided FREE spinal exams and scoliosisscreenings, dental screenings by Evangeline Tan, DMD, and NutritionAwareness by Dr. Gentiana "Genti" Saputro.

We most especially thank the following for sharing their afternoon to conduct theFire Safety and First Aid Training for the children and their families : FireDepartment of NY - Fire Safety Education Unit; Norman Chan, American Red Cross 2 Youth Volunteers.

Through the efforts of Dr. Neri, Mark and the Jaycees, we received generousdonations for Little Sisters of The Poor, which will help to enable them to

continue their efforts for helping the less fortunate in our community. [Reportfollow!]

To Darwin Ignacio, Jaycee Kids Day Project Chair, CONGRATULATIONS fomaking this event a success!!! We cannot thank your parents enough, DignaDante Ignacio, for giving you, & the JCs all the support we needed and assisin set-up, Food/Beverages, and volunteering for the day! To all of Dr. Neri's volunteers, our JC volunteers --- We all had fun working

together and we thank you all again for supporting this project, and showing uthe "ropes" to get through this event!!!!

1. Ted Martinez for being the MC & more! and bringing the muchneeded FAHSI Volunteers

Pictures from theFun-raiser. Jayceesand friends of Jaycees enjoyed thenight while helpingkids overseas.

2. Arlene Cepillo, Erline Whattimury, Marie Asuncion, Dr. Arnil'sfriends

3. Jaycees - Christina Corcuera (Pres.), Cristina Ramos, Joe Va, Serge Estrada, Lorii Abela, Rich Aguinaldo, Ares Ebreo and kids from Christina C's bldg.

And to all the Donors/friends : Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

1. Manny Lorenzo - For the Christmas-Load of Toy Prizes !!!!

2. Rich Aguinaldo3. Henry Abreu4. Atty. Leo Rosales5. Queens Management Services6. Ross Inciong /NY Life7. Rehab Co. (c/o Dr. Arnil)8. 8. Raul Estrellado

We hope to see you all again next year w/ newer JC Members participating!!

Yours In Jaycee Spirit, Vivian Velasco , Community Development Vice Pres

Message from the IDVP – Ted MartinezThe individual development area of the Philippine New York Jaycees has beecontinually growing with innovative and exciting activities and projects. The ystarted with a business theme encouraging members to be entrepreneurs. Winvited a past member, Joseph Tiglao, to our general membership meeting.

spoke on why one should start a business raon the logistics. This was a great start to theindividual development area of the Jaycees.

We recently ended one of the individualdevelopment newest projects, Project SayawFor four continuous weeks we provided memand friends with intense ballroom dance lessoThe cha-cha, tango, salsa, merengue and Maswing are dances that members learned

throughout the series. Over 15 couples were present during each lesson anmembers from other organizations including CORE, Collaborative Opportunit

for Raising Empowerment, were present. The project was also able to recruione of our newest members to be the chair of the project, Mabel Arenas. Sha marvelous job coordinating with the members, venue and instructors.

As the summer and fall come into season, the individual development area isstirring up some hot ideas. If you have an ideas or suggestions please feel fto contact the Individual Development VP, Ted Martinez at 571-277-1691 or email at [email protected]. Enjoy the summer, stay out of the hand visit me in Virginia Beach!



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Project Sayaw was a big success.Throughout four weeks, over 15 couples got together to learn some new dancesteps. Some were beginners while had some experience dancing. Everyonegained enough confidence to be able to enjoy the dances the next time we hear cha-cha, swing, salsa or tango music.

Congratulations to Project chairperson Mabel Arenas for a job well done!

Instructor Larry dela Cruz gives Mabel Arenas pointers while IDVP Ted Martinez danceswith Cri-Cri Ramos

Ariel Malabanan is all smiles while Rowena and Jude Tan work on the tricky footwork.

Myla Enriquez, Vanessa Soto and Mitch Bednarsh practice their cha-cha,swing and tango moves with their partners.

Big John’s Walk

Big John’s walk is a nationally sponsored project of the US Jaycees. TambuEditor Jocelyn Bernal had a chance to speak briefly with Big John.

John R. Buoniconti II was born in Springfield, MA, and grew up in WestfieldMA. When he was almost eight years old, he lost his mother (33yrs old) toleukemia. She fought this disease for six and a half long years. Then, less th

two years later his father (37yrs old) passed away due to small cell lung cancwhich he had been fighting for a little more than two years.

In August of 2001, Big JOhn raised $4,700 and walked in the Breast Cancer Day walk from Fort Collins, CO to Boulder, CO. After walking 60 miles in thredays with several thousand other participants Big John said “This was awonderful and amazing event that made me realized what I was here for. I voto myself and to my parents that I would change the world around me. One wafter finishing that, walk I signed up to do four 3-day walks in 2002.”

Cha-Cha class with instructor Mapet Martinez-Santos

Manila-Swing class withinstructor Ner Martinez

Big John’s team was conceived on Sept 4, 2001 with the mission to set up theGayle F. Buoniconti College Fund for children who lost their parents to canRecalling an invoice that he received for $1 million for his parent’shospitalization, he decided that that would form the basis for the purpose of John’s team.

Two years ago, Big John starting planning for this walk that will take him throthe 48 states in the continental United States. He plans to walk over 16,000miles within 3 years. The Big Walk is intended to raise awareness regardingcancer and the costs that come with this illness that is normally left to the famof cancer fighters and survivors. He also wants to help uninsured and underinsured cancer patients pay for life saving treatments

Salsa class pose with our instructor, Larry Dela Cruz

Tango class pose with our instructor The United States Junior Chamber has signed up as a national partner of Big

John’s Walk. Readers are encouraged to contribute to this cause. All monieraised in your state will benefit those who need it in your state.

Goal: $5 million dollarsThere are many ways to contribute. You can mail your check to:

Big John's Team

1133 Riverside AvenueSuite C

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Online donations are also accepted. Each donor can put the names of men women that they would like to honor on a purple ribbon. Each ribbon becompart of this banner that Big John carries with him throughout his Big Walk.

For more information, you are encouraged to check out his website:

http://www.bigjohnsteam.org



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Korean American Jaycees – 16th Installation of OfficersThe Philippine New York Jaycees was pleased to witness the installation of the 16th set of officers for the Korean American Jaycees, headed byPresident Hayes Yeom with Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Kim. Thischapter was founded by the PNYJC. In recent years, the KAJC has showedto us their competitive spirit and tenacity in working their way back up as trulya premier leadership organization in the Korean-American community. Theyare fast becoming the chapter to hinge our best practice benchmark from theNYC Metro Region.

Congratulations to our fellow Jaycees.

Shown in the pictures below are Boris (from the NYC Jaycee), DistrictDirector Jonathan Kim, Metro Director Willi Gamboa, Councilman John Liu,Director Jocelyn Bernal, NYSJC Legal Counsel Rob Witthauer.

With KAJC member,President Hayes Yeom,Senior Jaycees, includingHeong No Lee and KCKim.

Calendar of EventsPhilippine New York Jaycees

July 2005 7/23-7/24—Summer Leadership Conference-Albany area 7/26—BOD Meeting

August 2005 8/2—Walkathon Comm. Mtg. 8/16—GMM: Officer Training Session & Member Orient. 8/23—Walkathon Committee Meeting 8/27—Dress for Success 8/30—BOD Meeting

September 2005 9/3—Games Night/Fundraiser 9/17—Distinguished Service Award Dinner 9/18—Building Futures Walkathon Fundraiser 9/20—Soup Kitchen Committee Meeting 9/27—BOD Meeting

October 2005 10/4—GMM: Elections of Officers 10/9 or 10/29—Soup Kitchen in NJ 10/15-10/16—NY State Convention 10/25—BOD Meeting 10/29—Cooking Class

November 2005 11/6—NYC Marathon Water Station 11/29—BOD Meeting

December 2005 12/10—GMM: Presidential Gala & Christmas Party 12/16—Simbang Gabi 12/20—BOD Meeting

From the NYSJC Calendar July 2005

7-22-7/24 – Summer Leadership Conference Watertown,NY

October 2005 10/1and 10/2 – Region Swings 10/14-10/16 Government Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS) and

Outstanding New Yorker BanquetJanuary 2006

1/7 and 1/8 Region Swings 1/20-1/22 Year End Celebration and Outstanding Young Farmer

Convention

From the US Jaycees Calendar July 29-31 MetNet , New Orleans, LouisianaSeptember 15-18 USJC National ConventionBoston, MA

From the JCI Calendar

October 24-29 JCI World Congress, Vienna, Austria

In Loving Memory

Please remember the following Jaycees as they go through thepain of losing a loved one. May they find comfort and support fromus, their Jaycee family.

Past President/Chairman of the Board – Catherine Romualdez for the loss of her mother, Mrs. Maria Christina Romualdez

Past President (Manilena Jaycees) and Deputy ConsulGeneral Millie Sta. Maria Thomeczek for the loss of her husband,

nno Emil ThomeczeBe k.

Editorial Staff Jocelyn Bernal, Editor

Contributors:

Elaine Magalona-Dayaon, Vicky Chang,Christina Corcuera, Ner Martinez, Ted Martinez, Vivian Velasco

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CHAPTER MISSION– The Philippine New York Jaycees is an international leadership and personal development organization for young individuals providing training through businessprograms, community projects and social interaction CHAPTER VISION The Philippine New York Jaycees cultivates conscientious and responsible leaders, offers imaginative programs

that enhances personal skills, raises global awareness and encourages individuality and uniqueness in cooperative environments.

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