Post Induction Thank You From the President, 21 Oct

Photo left: Newly inducted President, WBro Fidel Pamplona (far left) receiving the Presidential Plaque from outgoing President, Bro Manny Santos.

Below is the thank you note delivered by our President at his first official meeting:

"Brethren and Ladies,

Thank you very much for your support and assistance during the Induction Night. This consisted of selling the induction tickets, raffle tickets, voluntary donations of gifts and drinks, and many more that made the occasion successful. Most of all; to our friends, visitors, and families, who continuously support this association every time there is an occasion. It is an excellent effort of everyone concerned.

My special appreciation goes to our ladies (the Amasons) and fellow brethren who participated in the cowboy dance choreographed by Sis Odeng, Bro. Bro Louie Reyes and Bro. Manny Placido. The good teamwork shown by our dancers earned a tremendous applause from the audience especially from our guest speaker and distinguished guests.

Special mention goes to the following:

Emcee: Program and BBQ in charge: WBro. Abe & Tess Amores
Invocation: WBro. Romy & Sis Ellen Nieto
Vote of Thanks: WBro. Ted & Sis Lourdes Balgos
Flowers & Decorations: Sis Dodo Placido and Sis Nanette Briones
Raffle Tickets: WBro. Vince Flores & Bro Bert Dooma
Reception: WBro. Rudy & Sis Mila Romerosa

Photo at right: Sitting down from left to right: Our first lady, Sis Penny, Sis Lourdes and Sis Tess.

Back standing, again from left to right: Sis Irene, Sis Remy, Sis Nanette and founder WB Mat and Bro Manny P. With flower arrangement by Sis Dodo in foreground.

Assisting the President in many ways:
Bro. Mar and Sis Irene Baylon
Bro. Manny & Sis Odeng Santos
VWBro. Manny & Sis Remy Maniago
Bro. Manny & Sis Dodo Placido
WBro. Bobby & Sis Nanette Briones
Bro. Louie & Sis Marilyn Reyes
Bro. Dan & Sis Amy Elizes
Bro. Ted & Evy Robiso
RWB Rey & Madelene Porras
WBro. Jack & Elvie Sta Maria
And my loving wife, Penny

The motif of the night which was the cowboy dance mixed with line dancing; cha-cha-cha and progressive dancing very much fitted and well participated by our visitors and our members.

My congratulations to everyone and well done!"

WBro Fidel Pamplona, President