Aug-Sept 2008

SAN DIEGO ’08 BALANCES WORK AND FUN AT ANNUAL “TAPOK-TAPOK”!GLORIA FLORES MILLARE STEPS UP AS PRESIDENT & BOARD CHAIR!

A publication of St. Paul University Dumaguete Alumni Association of North America, Inc. (SPUDAA-NA)

The Paulinianin North America www.spudaa-na.org

Volume 3, No. 3

Sunny San Diego and the “Tres Amigos” - Ron Somera, JoeLaguda, and Jojo Villanueva, will be etched in our collectivememories with fondness and smiles. Top that with our in-housestand-up comedians Danny Martinez and Braddock Calumpang,wanna-be-like-Sr.-Tarcy Manny Garcia, and the ubiquitous“electric slide” with leis, cut-out cardboard and live hula dancingqueens, boogie kings, even a quite impressive a la Bocelli rendi-tion of The Prayer —what more can one ask?

Oh yes, the delicious Pinoy spread at the Someras’ place inRancho Peñasquitos was to die for! So, we all had to really workthe calories off with a marathon 4-hour final work session high-lighted by more discussions leading to board decisions to trans-late commitment to actual allotment for targeted SPUD projects.A grant support team for SPUD’s major LRC project was set up.

The 2008 Conference theme of “Green and Growing” along-side the Paulinian motto “Caritas Christi Urget Nos” was trulyreflected throughout the 2 1/2 days gathering. The dynamics of avery young organization with a big vision was palpable and evi-dent from vibrant discussions and exchanges during Fridaynights 1st two work sessions and on to Sunday’s concludingsession. Hark, sons and daughters of St. Paul ….” — indeed!

For additional stress relief, and true to the Tres Amigos’ im-mediate goal to balance work and fun, an enterprisingly unique“get-a-massage for SPUDAA-NA projects” service was madeavailable. The line to Ron and Mille’s sun room turned “massageclinic” where Joe Laguda’s professional soothing hands werewaiting, was almost as long as the food line to their kitchencounter! Kudos to San Diego SPUDAA-NA hosts!

With a new set of officers led by former Board Vice-ChairGloria Flores Millare stepping up as President/Chair for 2008-2010, with Luisa Mongcopa Munroe as new Vice-Chair, thegroup looks forward to June 2009 for another exciting, fun, andproductive 4th Annual SPUDAA-NA Conference in Minnesota! ◘

Gloria’s Message

I agree with Vito's suggestion in the creation of more chap-ters. So, instead of the regions as formerly agreed upon, Iwould like to suggest manageable chapters in major cities.After the 4-hour meeting at Ron's, we (Chicago group) metfor another 4 hrs, talked, laughed and finally agreed tochange our chapter to that of Metropolitan Chicago Chapter,leaving room for another chapter in Minnesota who will behandling next year's event. We can then keep the San Diegochapter, and create one in Los Angeles and San Francisco,New York, New Jersey, Canada, etc.

We do not have to have a lot of members initially. Weonly need dedication and strong commitment for these chap-ters to bloom. We can also recruit associate members.Ipatindog ang bandera! Then encourage everyone to attendthe annual convention to get energized.

Gemma Deloria Herrrera (Edgar's daughter) in San Diego,is willing to join. Ron, call her and get to know her at 619-265-6399. She can sing (solo quality). So, music mightbe our initial binding force. Gani, Vito's son, has been attend-ing our reunions. Hopefully he will be in MN when we meet.Maybe we can gather our children and have a youth chapter.

Our organization needs to be financially secure so that wewill not be limited. I would like to suggest a goal of at least$15,000.00 next year. We have ample time to prepare. TheChicago group agreed to pledge at least $5,000.00. Pendingapproval of the rest of our group, Virgie Las Pinas will leadChicago.

I need ALL your help to carry on the task of chairperson,and ideas and creative ways of promoting our mission andvision to the rest of the world. I really have a lot of commit-ments, but I also have a deep commitment for SPUD In fact,I have not unpacked since San Diego, other than getting thelaundry out.

For all that everyone is doing, thank you so much! Danny,I will also have to ask my son how to download or order fromyour gallery of pictures: really great photos. Suzette will an-nounce our venue for next year as soon as possible. Thenwe can also print our raffle tickets early for distribution.

I expect the team leaders of the different projects to reportperiodically. Looking forward to another fruitful year. Godbless. Love you all. ◘

I would like to echo everyone's sen-timents of gratitude, joy, the sense ofpride and accomplishments, enthusi-asm for next year's convention, thewarm feelings of camaraderie and theshared vision of making our organiza-tion grow and to push through with ourcommitments to SPUD projects.

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Photos by Danny Martinez, 08/09/08

From: Manny Garcia, Board Int’l Liaison

Thanks For The Memory …[w/ apologies tooriginal lyrics made popular by Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra]

Thanks for the memory, of things we can’t forgetSan Diego’s wondrous trio - Ron, Joe, and JojoHosting our meet without a hitch,How lovely it was!

Thanks for the happy hours, we spent with youngand old Paulinians, we’re told, with visions ofA growing NA "SPUD" alumni ...How fruitful it was!

Breakfasts at La Quinta was loadedWith Paulinian tales of mischiefT’was so swell that we lastedWith all the fun, still lots were done.

Thanks for sunny days, bus tour and sights,The poses full of smiles,And many sites reminding usof Spanish might and looksObviating guide books!

And thanks for the “hawaiian nite”the muumuus and the leis, our faces all aglow,Sweet music of the comboand the jokes of Brad and Dan,We gave them loud cheers!

Theme song and hymn we sang with passion,Danced the nite away with good rock and roll,Lost track of hours, 'til we’re warned,This dance was last!

Well thanks for the early mass,our spirits lifted up by Pinoy choir,With celebrant’s cogent sermon,heaven here we come,We felt so enshrined!

And thanks for the calories,the sumptuous Sunday brunchAt Ron Somera’s “ranch”Then Vito heaved a sighwhen saying Gloria has the helm,So thanks all so-o-o much!!!

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SAN DIEGO ‘08: Saturday’s “Hawaiian Night” ... Paulinian Style!

Photos by Danny Martinez and Tim McGloin … especially when Danny couldn’t help but be in some photos!

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Friday’s Dinner/Session 1: Vito presiding ...Saturday: City Tour w/ Ron, Official Tour Guide ...

Vito & Gloria honor San Diego’s Tres Amigos ... An impromptu gathering of various “branches” of the Pinili Family in North America!

Post San Diego’08 Event Messages“Thank you to the organizers of the San Diego reunionwho made everything possible and the attendees who con-tributed to the success of the affair. I had a great work-out! I did not realize that Paulinian guys could put to-gether such a well-planned gathering. My siblings, whowere at all the activities, sang praises for how every de-tail was planned and executed. The evening affair wasgreat - food, program, choices of songs, etc. etc. Thankyou again to Millie and Ron, Vivienne and Jojo, and toJoe Laguda and his wife. “ —Nila de Mira Roxas, MN

“Thanks to everyone that made the reunion possible, itwas such a blast! We all had such fun, laughter and tsis-mis galore! Thank you so much! We made it all home ok,in spite some delays. Whew, what a whirlwind of a week-end! Just fabulous meeting everyone and sharing all thefun and laughter, the best medicine of all – thanks to Brad-dock and Danny, Joe’s fabulous massage, Ron and Millie,Salamat kaayo! See you in 2009!” —Cora Hermosa, NY

“I also thank the organizers of the San Diego reunion. Itwas a great success and well attended. I never expect it tobe fun. I enjoyed very much. Hope we will see each otheragain next in Minnesota. Nila, Please let Abi(Zybel) attendtoo para naa koy ka uban.”–Socorro Banquerigo Yu, CA

P.M. — Everyoneregister here!

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Outgoing Chair’s Message:Thanks & Appreciation

Vito G. InoferioPast President & Chair

Board of DirectorsOctober 2006– August 2008

To Ron and Millie, Jojo and Vivienne, and Joe and Warlee —daghan kaayong salamat! I am still amazed atyour dedication and energy in hosting the national gather-ing. Many of us know it was not easy but you took the chal-lenge and pulled it together. Someday, when the history ofSPUDAA-NA will be written, definitely there will be a chapteron the incredible efforts shown by the San Diego crew. I amtruly humbled by your generosity and hospitality.To the folks from LA and to those who traveled from nearSan Diego and afar, thank you for the generosity of yourcompany. The anecdotes and the jokes bring back memo-ries of life in Dumaguete. On the car trip back to LA, I de-scribed to my 16-year old son, Gani, the weekend events assimilar to what we experienced during fiestas in the Philip-pines. Once a year, we visit with friends and relatives toenjoy the company and food (and a few drinks!).To the new officers of the organization, keep the passion forthe alma mater. Remember to reach out to the membership- to communicate and to ask for help.To all the members, any organization survives on thestrength of the commitment of its membership. I ask thatyou stay involved. Ask what you can do for SPUDAA-NA. Inmy new role as a citizen of SPUDAA-NA, I will find ways tohelp the leadership get the younger generation of alumniinto the SPUDAA-NA fold. We need to get these young’uns!On a personal note, the trip back was restful and filled withexcitement especially for Gani. We got to spend time withrelatives. Monday was dedicated to a campus tourat San Diego State, then a side trip to San Juan de Capis-trano, a campus visit at the University of Southern California,and topped by attending the football practice of the USCTrojans later in the afternoon. Tuesday was another campusvisit this time at UCLA, then driving in the nearby BeverlyHills area and to Santa Monica pier, and a car ride back tothe Coliseum to watch (again!) the USC Trojans scrim-mage. Early in the evening, we drove to the Dodger Sta-dium and enjoyed as LA beat the Philly in the bottom of the9th inning - score was tied 3-3 and LA's Ethier hit a longsacrifice fly off JC Romero (a former Minnesota Twinspitcher) with a runner in 3rd base. Needless to say, the sta-dium erupted as the ball flew towards the left side of the fieldand the runner from 3rd jogged to home plate. From thestadium, we went straight to LAX to catch a 2 am flight backto Minneapolis. What a night and what a weekend! ◘

Sunday’s Brunch & Final Session at Ron’s ...

SAN DIEGO ‘08: SPUDAA-NA SUMMARYRECOMMENDATIONS & ACTIONS

The Board of Directors discussed and approved the following:A. Organizational & Board Development Board confirmation, election of officers, re-appointment of

volunteer staff, and new committees set up:President & Board Chair: Gloria Flores Millare (IL)Vice-Pres/Vice-Chair: Luisa Mongcopa Munroe (MA)Secretary: Divinagracia Flores Vernier (CT)Treasurer: Clementina Lajato Ouano (SC/NC)Publications: Rosalinda Acupanda McGloin (NC)International Liaison: Manuel M. Garcia (Ottawa, CAN)Listserv Manager: Arlene D. Pastor (VA)SPUDAA-NA Directory: Conchita B. Acupanda (MD)

Special Collections Committee chaired by Danny Martinez,with Braddock Calumpang and Suzette de Mira Foroozan.

Awards Committee chaired by Vivien Meehleib Schwab. Grants Team chaired by Tim McGloin to assist SPUD’s

search for major funding for its Learning Resource Center.* Addendum: SPUDAA-NA’s Scholarship & Fellowship Pro-

gram draft/documentation by Linda McGloin for referenceand file purposes.**

B. The Paulinian Challenge—Support for Projects: A token & symbolic grant for SPUD’s Eco-SWARM Project A full grant support for SPUD’s Reforestation Project Set aside allotment for SPUD’s Health/Nursing Dept. needs Set aside allotment for SPUD’s Outreach/Prison Ministry *Grants search support for SPUD’s Learning Resource Cen-

ter - a priority need to maintain university accreditation. **SPUDAA-NA Scholarship & Fellowship Program

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SPUD ALUMNI UPDATESfrom Sr. Pura Villanueva, spc

SPUD Alumni ModeratorAugust 20, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS to all ... for the very successful 3rdConference in San Diego. We saw the pictures in theemail. You were all beautiful in your costumes. How nice tosee you all enjoying your re-union. Tonia Perdices (who washere last week) and I enjoyed trying to identify all the beautifulfaces in the pictures .We were very happy to see all veryhappy. We shared in your joys. We just imagine how youbreathe again that Paulinian air among yourselves.

Our deep appreciation and gratitude for the following:* for SPUDAA-NA’s list of new officers & admin. staff.

Congratulations Glor, Lou, Davey, Clem, Linda, Tita andArlene. We are very happy for you We wish you God’sblessings in your new posts.

* for presenting for discussion the “Big Project – the SPUDLRC”. It’s great to know that members of the Search forFoundation for the LRC are the very brains of the SPU-DAA-NA, which has appointed Tim as the pilot of itsGrants Search Team for LRC! SPUDAA-NA has the bestchoice. The committee is very strong, what with your greatinfluence! With God’s help and with your potentials, theLRC will surely be realized!

* for your support of SPUD projects — to Tita and all themembers of the Eco-SWARM project support team, to Luand all the members of the Reforestation project supportteam; to Baby (Herminia) and all the members of the con-solidated Health project support team; and to Fe and allthe members of the Prison Outreach project support team.Thank you for the good news you are or will be extendingto respective SPUD project contacts: Sr. Joseline Lasala,SPC; Mr. Dondee Seneris, Sr. Rosemond Abadesco,SPC; and to Sr. Felicina Gubuan, SPC.

AND NOW SOME NEWS:

1. In the recently released Nursing Board Exam, SPUD isranked No. 2 nationwide as one of TOP PERFORMINGSCHOOLS with a 98% passing rate in the category with100 and above board takers. UE and Trinity University ofAsia tied for 1st place. At the Awarding Ceremony in Ma-nila, the Dean of the SPUD Nursing Department, Sr.Rosamond Abadesco, SPC, received the award from thePhilippine Regulations Commission. The good news alsoextended to our sister schools, with St. Paul UniversityIloilo claiming as usual its No. 1 rank and with St. PaulUniversity Manila ranked No. 3—both in the category with30-90 examinees. The nationwide Nursing Board Examwas taken by 64,459 examinees and from that total27,765 passed.

2. Our big “Congratulations to Dr. Manny Garcia” streamer isstill hung on the wall by the main road. SPUD nominated Dr.Garcia as “Outstanding Negrense”. No judging yet of thisreport. We hope he will be accorded the honor.3. Our Alumni Officers are also getting enthusiastic about the

“Big Project” which is the SPUD Learning ResourceCenter (LRC). We are having a meeting of representa-tives from towns and barangays on Sunday, August 24 at2:00 p.m. The three-prong agenda includes:

A presentation of the amendments of the SPUD Consti-tution and By-Laws.

A presentation of the slides of the LRC Project, includ-ing the whole Master Plan of SPUD by Sr. Ma. NildaMasirag, spc/SPUD President; and the strengthening ofalumni chapters in Dumaguete and in other towns.

The members of the Board here will also present to thegroup the plan to raise funds for the LRC in the form ofthe sale of Raffles. The draw will be on January – Feastof St. Paul. Their prizes are lucrative. For scheme 1,at P500 or $12 per ticket, the first prize will be a houseand lot in Dumaguete City! For scheme 2, at P300 perticket, the first prize will be a brand new Toyota!

US Alumni might be interested in Scheme 1. If you win,you will have a ready-made house and lot! Ha! Ha!Ha! Which would be best for you? It would be good toknow your opinion.

Prayers and Sympathy: Lita Teves, a Paulinian and sister ofthe late Sr. Agnes Therese, died the other day (August 18,2008). We will be going to Zamboanguita this afternoon forMass in their house and tomorrow for her burial at 8:30 a.m.

Other News: When I went to Manila last July 23, we were to-gether with Braddock Calumpang on the plane, and he told mehe would surprise you all with his presence there. I saw him inmany pictures. Did he really surprise you?

We are now preparing for the October Homecoming. Eventhough most of you will not be able to attend, we will send youjust the same our Homecoming Letter to, simply share ourpreparations with you. Thanks for all your sharing! Love….andprayers… God bless.

MORE INFO:

ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY DUMAGUETEALUMNI ASSOCIATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Hon. Antonio RemolloVice-President Atty. Anna Priscila M. ParejaSecretary Miss Lea Janice SicatTreasurer Dr. Junabeth Caballes Credo, M.D.Auditor Mrs. Rowena Rubia Viliran, CPAP.R.O Mr. Richard Caluyo

Hon. Emmanuel Diputado

Members Prof. Arturo BaelDr. Catalina CredoCol. Rolando CuelloMrs. Consolacion Gilda Flores ElliMr. Adriano Gregorio, CPAMrs. Juditha Orlina MapueAtty. Jose Antonio SedigoMr. Juanito Tamparong

FOR MORE INFORMATIONAND TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR

“THE BIG LRC PROJECT”PLEASE CONTACT

SR. PURA VILLANUEVA, spcE-Mail Address: sr_pura_v@yahoo.com

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SPUDAA-NA MEMBERSHIP FORM

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SPUDAA-NA: THE CHALLENGE

To all who had stood in the halls of SPCDor St. Paul University Dumaguete andhad enjoyed the gifts of learning, fellow-ship and community — please ask:

"What Can I Do To Help?"

We need to show our commitment ofsupport for our Alma Mater as it contin-ues to sharpen the minds and broadenthe vision of its students to better servetheir local and global communities.

We are often reminded that the tasksahead are immense. We need as manypeople of good heart to make SPUDAA-NA a success.

We simply need to put our words andintentions into action. Let us work to-gether as Paulinians do.

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