Calling All FilMasons and Amasons Photo Enthusiasts

A test macro shot I took at my back yard. Maybe not the greatest photo, but this is taken using a point-and-shoot Olympus 7.1 Megapixel digital camera (unretouched).

In my younger (much much younger!) days, I use to own a Pentax viewfinder film camera and another SLR camera that I can't recall the brand. It is a bit of an expensive hobby to say the least, but that got me closer to the girls... Heheheee.

Nowadays, it is a bit least expensive owning a digital camera. There's no film to develop and if you don't want to print your pictures, you have the luxury of keeping them in your PC's hard disk or burn in a CD or DVD media; or even upload them on the net (Flickr, Photobucket, PBase, etc).

I've been talking to WBro Bob B.(who recently bought a Canon DSLR and lenses worth $25,000; I am just kidding Sis Nanette!), Sis Dodo and other brethren about oganizing a camera club for the FilMasons and Amasons. I believe they are receptive to the idea. We can discuss and learn from each other, and probably invite resource speakers and the like. Set up a tour somewhere to take pictures, etc. There's so much that we can all do.

You don't have to have the latest DSLR (digital SLR), even if you have a film SLR (like WBro Fidel P. and Bro Rey M, who is a pro!). I own a point and shoot digital camera which I am experimenting with (see my photo blog, click on the title page).

So if you are interested, whether you are a beginner, amateur or advance photographer; please contact me and we will schedule our first meeting.

Sis Connie's 40th Day: A Day of Remembrance & Celebration

The Amasons pose for a group picture before going home. Photo courtesy of WBro Bob Briones.

Sis Connie Subijano's 40th Day get-together and November general meeting is another great affair as far as attendance is concerned. A great deal many of you attended this meeting, most likely because of your love and respect for Sis Connie. This was only eclipsed by her wake at Pinegrove wherein past and present Amasons were present as well.

Special mention goes to the Amasons for their presence and the sumptous dinner they have lovingly prepared.

Present were Sis Alicia Tan, Sis Sen Olaco, Sis Tess Amores, Sis Lourdes Balgos, Sis Irene Baylon, Sis Nanette Briones, Sis Remy Maniago, Sis Ellen Nieto, First Lady Sis Pen Pamplona, Sis Dodo Placido, Sis Vivian Reyes, Sis Mila Romerosa, Sis Odeng Santos and Sis Elvie Sta Maria. Of course all the friends and workmates of Sis Connie, who remembered and celebrated the life of our late sister. A great deal more apologised due to previous engagements.

The President, members and officers of the Club wishes to thank all these ladies for preparing the meals and especially for their presence and company. Also a great thank you to Sis Dodo for preparing the program; even printing a nice coloured program, and also for leading the prayers. Bro Manny P for the accompaniment in his trusted guitar and leading the singing. For IPP Bro Manny "Bubot" Santos for preparing a slide show of wonderful memories we had with Sis Connie.

Past President Bro Tony Subijano extends his thanks as well to all.

Christmas Cheers & Christmas Party, 9 Dec

FilMasons members and visitors after the meeting. Photo courtesy of WBro Bob Briones.

As approved by the members present in the November General Meeting at Blacktown Masonic Hall, the following activities will be held on 9 December, a Sunday:

Christmas Cheers for the residents of Beauty Point Retirement Village will be held at 33 Bernard Road, Padstow Heights NSW 2211. Program starts at 2 PM, and FilMasons, Amasons and performers are requested to be there at 1 PM or earlier.

Contact WB President Fidel Pamplona, Vice-President Bro Louie Reyes, IPP Manny Santos, Social Director WBro Jack Sta Maria or Committee Chairman VWBro Manny Maniago for more details. While he will be away, Bro Nomer Romero; is again instrumental in spearheading this annual affair with the help of various committees.

Right after the Christmas Cheers, our Christmas Party and get-together will be held at the residence of VWBro Manny and Sis Remy Maniago at Illawong. This is another pot-luck event as per previous year.

The success of last year's Christmas Party inspired the membership to have another cosy affair at VWBro Manny and Sis Remy's house. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to this event as well as in the Christmas Cheers at Beauty Point.