DLSAA Washington Chapter Election Day [July 26, 2008]
Our Washington D.C. correspondent, fellow PR1MO/LSGH68 LYNN ABAD SANTOS, sent us this report [Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 2:31 PM] --
"I went to this gathering in Burke, Virginia, 23 miles from my home last Saturday 12:00 noon, July 26. The organizers rented a site at the park with a barbecue pit. It was a very hot humid day ... 88 degrees Fahrenheit with 85% humidity.
Lynn with Albertito Aluisag
"The first alumnus to arrive was Albertito Aluisag, a La Salle Taft Business graduate, who just migrated 4 months ago. He sells Toyotas in Alexandria, Virginia at Jack Taylor Toyota.
"Each of us had to nominate 5 Directors of the Board who would then choose the officers among themselves.
Lynn with Eileen Nadal
"The incoming president is Eileen Nadal, Class 84 La Salle Taft. She organized the event. The food was cholesterol rich but good. We were about 30 strong ... from Class 61 High School to Class 97 La Salle Taft College. We must have had at least four couples, both Lasallites.
"I was told that we have two alumni working at the embassy; one is a Vice Consul. So for those of you who may need something there one day, we have an alumnus on our side. I believe one is Class 91 La Salle Taft and one from the 80s.
Lynn with Eladio Gonzales
"The outgoing president Eladio Gonzales has a website called Market America retailing all kinds of stuff online. He's really been dedicated to growing this chapter. These guys have a good system here; there is accountability. And maybe because we are so far from home, they all get along quite well."
"I went to this gathering in Burke, Virginia, 23 miles from my home last Saturday 12:00 noon, July 26. The organizers rented a site at the park with a barbecue pit. It was a very hot humid day ... 88 degrees Fahrenheit with 85% humidity.
"The first alumnus to arrive was Albertito Aluisag, a La Salle Taft Business graduate, who just migrated 4 months ago. He sells Toyotas in Alexandria, Virginia at Jack Taylor Toyota.
"Each of us had to nominate 5 Directors of the Board who would then choose the officers among themselves.
"The incoming president is Eileen Nadal, Class 84 La Salle Taft. She organized the event. The food was cholesterol rich but good. We were about 30 strong ... from Class 61 High School to Class 97 La Salle Taft College. We must have had at least four couples, both Lasallites.
"I was told that we have two alumni working at the embassy; one is a Vice Consul. So for those of you who may need something there one day, we have an alumnus on our side. I believe one is Class 91 La Salle Taft and one from the 80s.
"The outgoing president Eladio Gonzales has a website called Market America retailing all kinds of stuff online. He's really been dedicated to growing this chapter. These guys have a good system here; there is accountability. And maybe because we are so far from home, they all get along quite well."
Additional Info
Eladio Gonzalez wrote [Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 7:38 AM]: La Salle Philippines Alumni Association Washington DC Chapter elects new set of board members!
Please join me in congratulating the new set of board members:
President Eileen Nadal COM84 eileen_nadal@yahoo.com
Vice President Ted Asplillera Elem73, LSGH77 ted_aspillera@yahoo.com
Treasurer Joey Velilla COM73 joevelilla@yahoo.com
PRO Alex Araque AB PolSci91 araque_alexander@yahoo.com
Secretary Kristina Caigas-Estipular BS IEM2001 estipular@cox.net
Elections were held during our well attended annual picnic at Burke Lake Park.
First to arrive was Tito Alisuag a Lipa High School alumni. Soon after, Philippine Cultural Attaché Rico Fos arrived with his family.
I thank all who came and participated in the elections and for those who volunteered to help make this event possible. The kid games volunteers Malu Araque and Wilma Reyes. Thank you Tito Alisuag, Rico Fos, Ron Diokno and Johnny Roque for helping grill the delicious pork bbq prepared by none other than our new president elect Eileen Nadal. Recipe is available with a $100 donation to the association. Special thanks to our COMELEC chair Prospy Hernandez for preparing and canvassing the ballots.
I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as President. It has opened doors and led me to meet new friends within our DC community, worldwide and specially at home in Manila.
Our membership increased and new minds with fresh ideas are always welcome. We hope to reach more Lasalians out there in the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland area.
We contributed to the Bahay Pag-asa project and recently Br. Gus Boquer shared a news release announcing the <href=http://www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph/ICO/archive/2008_archive/newsapril2008b.pdf
>groundbreaking ceremonies for Bahay Pag-asa in Dasmarinas last May 22.
Last January 2008 we launched our One La Salle fundraising program and named it Operation Alkansiya. Operation Alkansiya is a 3 year effort where we allow the alumni to contribute small amounts each month (or lump sum if desired) where it adds up to a significant donation at the end of the year. We are set to send out our first donations via Ayala Foundation by second week of December 2008. It is not too late to learn more and participate in this worthy effort.
We participated in various community fundraisers and events most noteworthy is our recent entry in the Philippine Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. A good size number of alumni participated together with our Hikers and Bikers group. Next year we hope to do even better.
Our camping trip at that Shenandoah Mountains was awesome! We definitely should make this a yearly event.
I wish the new President and her board God’s blessings and continued success. I’m very optimistic that our new group of officers will even be more dynamic and will accomplish more than we ever did. We are enjoying a surge of new members and very exciting projects to come. I heard very encouraging words like active networking, community outreach as well as stronger fellowship among members.
I also wish the members to not be afraid to step up to the plate and swing the bat a few times. Nothing happens when we wait for someone else to do it! We need to all get out of our comfort zone and venture out to the new and unfamiliar. It is normal for us to resist, but guess what … If you don’t, you will be pushed … so might as well do it in your terms!
So there … In my last official email to you as your President … I hope you have found some things worthy as well as pursue things that could use some improvement.
I am now a regular member (with lifetime membership!). I should say that I am proud to be part of this team and I’m proud to be a La Salle Alumni!
Animo La Salle!
Adjo Gonzalez
Business Development Specialist
(703) 402-3651 - Cell phone
My Internet Store
Eladio Gonzalez wrote [Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 7:38 AM]: La Salle Philippines Alumni Association Washington DC Chapter elects new set of board members!
Please join me in congratulating the new set of board members:
President Eileen Nadal COM84 eileen_nadal@yahoo.com
Vice President Ted Asplillera Elem73, LSGH77 ted_aspillera@yahoo.com
Treasurer Joey Velilla COM73 joevelilla@yahoo.com
PRO Alex Araque AB PolSci91 araque_alexander@yahoo.com
Secretary Kristina Caigas-Estipular BS IEM2001 estipular@cox.net
Elections were held during our well attended annual picnic at Burke Lake Park.
First to arrive was Tito Alisuag a Lipa High School alumni. Soon after, Philippine Cultural Attaché Rico Fos arrived with his family.
I thank all who came and participated in the elections and for those who volunteered to help make this event possible. The kid games volunteers Malu Araque and Wilma Reyes. Thank you Tito Alisuag, Rico Fos, Ron Diokno and Johnny Roque for helping grill the delicious pork bbq prepared by none other than our new president elect Eileen Nadal. Recipe is available with a $100 donation to the association. Special thanks to our COMELEC chair Prospy Hernandez for preparing and canvassing the ballots.
I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as President. It has opened doors and led me to meet new friends within our DC community, worldwide and specially at home in Manila.
Our membership increased and new minds with fresh ideas are always welcome. We hope to reach more Lasalians out there in the Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland area.
We contributed to the Bahay Pag-asa project and recently Br. Gus Boquer shared a news release announcing the <href=http://www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph/ICO/archive/2008_archive/newsapril2008b.pdf
>groundbreaking ceremonies for Bahay Pag-asa in Dasmarinas last May 22.
Last January 2008 we launched our One La Salle fundraising program and named it Operation Alkansiya. Operation Alkansiya is a 3 year effort where we allow the alumni to contribute small amounts each month (or lump sum if desired) where it adds up to a significant donation at the end of the year. We are set to send out our first donations via Ayala Foundation by second week of December 2008. It is not too late to learn more and participate in this worthy effort.
We participated in various community fundraisers and events most noteworthy is our recent entry in the Philippine Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. A good size number of alumni participated together with our Hikers and Bikers group. Next year we hope to do even better.
Our camping trip at that Shenandoah Mountains was awesome! We definitely should make this a yearly event.
I wish the new President and her board God’s blessings and continued success. I’m very optimistic that our new group of officers will even be more dynamic and will accomplish more than we ever did. We are enjoying a surge of new members and very exciting projects to come. I heard very encouraging words like active networking, community outreach as well as stronger fellowship among members.
I also wish the members to not be afraid to step up to the plate and swing the bat a few times. Nothing happens when we wait for someone else to do it! We need to all get out of our comfort zone and venture out to the new and unfamiliar. It is normal for us to resist, but guess what … If you don’t, you will be pushed … so might as well do it in your terms!
So there … In my last official email to you as your President … I hope you have found some things worthy as well as pursue things that could use some improvement.
I am now a regular member (with lifetime membership!). I should say that I am proud to be part of this team and I’m proud to be a La Salle Alumni!
Animo La Salle!
Adjo Gonzalez
Business Development Specialist
(703) 402-3651 - Cell phone
My Internet Store
