Sunday, August 29, 2010

Minutes of the August 28, 2010 Talugtog International Meeting

ATTENDEES:

JR MIGUEL                                           WILLIE AND ROSE RAFANAN                         MERLITA MURRAY
GLORIA AGPAOA                                 CRISTINA GANIR                                             BESSIE AGCAOILI
BIEN AND FELOMENA VICENTE           ANA ALEJANDRO                                           MOISES & LYDIA GARO
NORMA ANCHETA                                RAMON MIGUEL                                             CATALINO GARO
CONSTANCIA VICENTE                         ALEJO GARO                                                 JUN AND HELEN LAZO



Meeting was called in order at about 5:00 PM on 8/28/2010 with an opening prayer led by Pastor Moises Garo.

The first in the list in the agenda was introduced by Jr. Miguel. He discussed the reason why the organization was called for advancement. The Vision and Mission was then explained by Willy Rafanan as structured by the Talugtog International Hawaii Chapter:

Talugtog residents are more than Solsona residents.
Grouped together, Talugtog familes abroad would be able to help the less fortunate individuals back home.
Talugtog website was introduced and every member is free to browse and make suggestions.
The quorom was asked if everybody is willing enough to become a member of the organization and there was an overwhelming anwer "YES".
Willy also considered the application of the organization as a non-profit organization to the state of California for IRS tax puposes and the legality of the organization.
Advantages of the organization.
If organized, our children will know where their parents come from.
We must involve ourselves for the success of the organization.
Mr. Bien Vicente spoke in front of the group and vocalized his agreement and thank the organizers for coming over the central California and show their vision and mission that will be eventually accomplished.
Mr. Alejo Garo also stood up and stated that it's good that our previous accomplishments will be continued and more help will be extended to our neighbors back home.
Ms. Merlita Murray suggested to form and elect the officers of the new Talugtog International California Chapter.
Willy then suggested that every city in California where Talugtog residents are will have a representative to have better communication among the members and officers.
Pastor Moises recommended that the election of officers should be done today and residents and members will be nominated even if they were not present during the meeting.

As a result, the following officers were elected.

PRESIDENT:  Felipe Miguel Jr.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Wilfredo Rafanan
SECRETARY: Merlita Murray
Asst. SECRETARY: Gloria Agpaoa
TREASURER: Cristina Ganir
Asst. TREASURER: Constancia Vicente
AUDITOR: Wilma Edra
Asst. AUDITORS: Zeny Beltran

PRO:    BAKERSFIELD :  Hector Alejandro and Ruben Ignacio
              DELANO:  Alejo Garo and Samuel Alejandro
              EARLIMART: Ramon Batara and Bien Vicente
              SACRAMENTO: Ramon Miguel and Josie Caalim
              SAN DIEGO: Evelyn Agpaoa and Alfonso Agpaoa
              SAN JOSE: Evelyn Inouye and Evelyn Maas
            
SGT-AT-ARMS:
              Domingo Vicente        Efren Alejandro           Constante Miguel
              Catalino Garo              Ben Ganir                     Bernard Corpuz
              Melecio Miguel            Catalino Lazo, Jr.        Danny Dagdagan
              Jimmy Manuel              Zaldy Caalim               Robert Agpaoa

ADVISERS:
              Pastor Moises Garo                 Pastor Rudy Agpaoa
              Ms. Norma Ancheta                  Mrs. Agustina Dagdagan
              Mrs. Virginia Celestino             Mrs. Helen Lazo
              Mrs. Marilyn Ramos                  Mrs. Rose Rafanan
              Mr. Mark Baraoidan                  Mrs. Fely Ruiz

HONORARY MEMBER LIST:
              Mr. & Mrs. Mariano and Quiteria Agpaoa
              Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo and Ana Alejandro
              Mr. & Mrs. Metodio and Alipia Corpuz
              Mr. & Mrs. Irineo and Caridad Corpuz
              Mr. Pedro Garo
              Mr. & Mrs. Marino and Josefina Ignacio
              Mr. & Mrs. Francisco and Rosal Ignacio
              Mrs. Josefina Manuel
              Mrs. Adelina Miguel
              Mrs. Eufemia Vicente

After the election of officers, the discussion of the up and coming program and party at the end of the year where the induction of the officers will also be included. Suggestions includes:
We will showcase talents of the kids in each city representing each sitio of Talugtog.
Acknowledge and recognize the first generation folks and honorary members of Talugtog.
Showcase Talugtog Got Talent, competition of young and old in each sitio of Talugtog.
Invite Talugtog International Hawaii Chapter officers and members.

The discussion of membership then came about. The group agreed to have the following fees:
Yearly membership fee:  $10.00 per couple and single individuals. All officers and members will formulate the Constitution and By Laws as soon as  possible.

Then the group discussed the projected Officers Induction Ball and Christmas Party which the group agreed to be held at the Filipino Community Center in Delano and tentatively scheduled on December 4, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets will be sold, for adults $10.00 and kids 14 and below $5.00. Later will be dicussed regarding food catering and program committees.

The next projected meeting will be on October 9, 2010, same place, same time, same venue.

Lets all be good to each other!

Thank you for reading the minutes.

JR Miguel.

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