Wednesday, February 29, 2012

UP CSWCD Alumni General Assembly held last February 25, 2012

(KA)BAYANIHAN NG ALUMNI – PATULOY NA IPINAPAGBUBUNYI SA 2012
Alumni General Assembly Closes CSWCD College Week
by Justin V. Nicolas
                The regular General Assembly of the CSWCD Alumni Association last February 25, 2012 coincided with both the closing of the College week and the celebration of the EDSA I People Power Revolution.  The General Assembly which was humbly attended by almost 50 alumni members (excluding the full force Admin and Library Staff of the CSWCD headed by Admin Officer Jane Demegillo and REDO support Leah Angeles and Celes Vallejos) but was considered by Alumni Vice President Rey Coloma as one of the merriest if not the happiest GA he has ever attended. 
                The session was opened by Dean Rosalinda Ofreneo where she linked the GA’s theme “Ipagbunyi and (Ka)Bayanihan ng CSWCD Alumni”  to the general theme of the College Week Celebration – [KA]Bayanihan.  The theme was anchored on the events and festivities surrounding the bi-centennial celebration of Tandang Sora’s birth but emphasized moe on the untold heroic stories of the alumni in various venues of practice.  Alumni President Maria Ines Bagadion reported the achievements of the Alumni Association in the past year where she explained the strength and limitations of the present Alumni Board.  She also explained that the objective of the GA was to generate ideas for the 45th Alumni Homecoming in August 25, 2012. Alumni Treasurer Florence Pasos also reported the financial status of the Association.  A special dance was delivered by Fe’s Studio led by library staff Fe Ticzon where Dean Inday and Admin Officer Jane also performed. One of the main attractions of the event was the short message delivered by 2012 Jubilarian and former DSWD Secretary Corazon Alma De Leon.  She challenged the present Alumni to continue giving back their talents and services to college.   
                The main event of the General Assembly was the Batch Caucuses facilitated by the Alumni Board Officers (Ines Bagadion, Che Dominguez, Rey Coloma, Shiot Pascual, Exxon Susmerano) and coordinated by Board Secretary Justin Nicolas.  While sharing in the discussions, the attendees were given a treat of the street foods they used to eat when they were students.  There were fishballs, taho (bean curd), “dirty” ice cream, toron, karaoka, nilagang mani and Sago’t gulaman. This concept made the caucus session very enjoyable according to some of the younger attendees. 
                The Dugtungan concept of sharing stories was cut short because of the funny reports and sharing of anecdotes by the Batch Caucus representatives.  Some of the suggestions that were mentioned were to hold a Fun Run for the August Homecoming, have a build-up of event s leading to the actual Homecoming program and to tap the different UP Alumni Chapters around the world and locate CSWCD Alumni members who are abroad.  The 2000 and younger batches promised to support the logistics for the homecoming.   The session was concluded by the remarks of Rey Coloma and followed by a very lively community dancing and community singing activity.   The master of ceremonies was Alumni PRO Maria Teresa “Angel” Tatlonghari Mateo and the head of registration was Board member Lisa Rosel.///jflvn

Pictures by alumna Celes Vallejos -- Follow this link
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150642906739356.401544.247666284355&type=1

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