Delegates took a break and posed for the camera at the Spring 2012 ACNA Meeting in Dallas,Texas. The meeting was hosted by APO Dallas-Fort Worth AA last April 14-15, 2012 .

ACNA Convention - 2012 Edition

September 2012

YYYYYOU .OU .OU .OU .OU . . . . . . . . . . . BE BE BE BE BETHE JUDGE!THE JUDGE!THE JUDGE!THE JUDGE!THE JUDGE!

IT’S IT’S IT’S IT’S IT’S ALALALALALWWWWWAAAAAYYYYYS FUN IN LA!S FUN IN LA!S FUN IN LA!S FUN IN LA!S FUN IN LA!HOST’S OPERATIVE MODE: TREAT EVERYONE LIKE ROYALTY! Yes, that was the constantchant coming from Overall Chairman Bro. Art Rivera and the Steering Committee; it, naturally, evolvedas an “attitude” all the way down to each member of APOGLA! With all tasks being logisticallyaddressed and timely executed (leaving no chance for mediocrity), success is just another smile away.

From the Transportation crew, through the Registration desks . . . Onto the Entertainment squad on Friday(not to mention the Pre-Convention fellowship courtesy of Bro. Angel and Tess Pangilinan), everyone canexpect to experience an orchestrated warm welcome to the 11th ACNA Biennial Convention.

The Gene Licauco Fellowship Nite shall feature our Alagad ni Bado Band which musical pieces will sure feelmost conducive to sipping cognacs, fine wines along with old herbs and special munchies (and brews too).Almost coincident with the night entertainments, our ACNA BOD meeting would happen, hoping they’dbe done rather quickly, so they could have some FUN too (monkey business included. pun intended . . . haha ha)

Hospitality suite you asked? Precisely, it would be available for everyone’s convenience; coffee, tea,snacks, etc., etc. (stuff to load the tummy with even during unholy hours).

Note that the Convention Hall shall be organized where everyone has a first row seat (square/rectangularform), not only to symbolize equality, but more importantly to encourage undivided attention on the floor.

On the second day (Saturday), the formal convention business commences and before the day is over, theofficers for next two years term (2013-2014) would have been known and ready for induction at the GalaNite. Dinner is served at around 7pm . . . some speeches (keep them short, please), some recognitions andawards . . . then finally, the dance floor gets crowded . . . till good night. And of course as usual, we expectthe crowd to be loud and sort of rowdy especially during photo shoots! WIDE SMILES, please!

Brawns, Brawns and Hearts can all be put to work with activities that guests and delegates could participatein: the Golf and Tennis doubles tournaments, Workshops on relevant topics, Texas Holdem tournamentand family tours; and lastly for the soul, opportunities to get generous shall be in constant view.

Predicted Final Scores: Cognacs – 100+, Reds – a lot, Whites – not so many, BLUES – a few, Beers –BUCUS. (Source of stats: Bros. RolandP and BonjieI)

First and foremost, mycongratulations to everyone whohave signified their commitments;amongst honorable and qualifiedpeople, there shall be no LOSERS...it's just has to be a matter of "who isdriving the wagon" as we are allriding in it . . . and serving as co-navigators.

Yes, indeed, we are again faced withhaving to choose between two highlyqualified brothers for ACNAPresidency . . . and like everyone else,I, too, am having a hard time decidingwhom to favor. They are, no doubt,committing to uphold,not only thehonor, but more importantly, theresponsibility of non-partisancaptainship! With either Bro LitoT(married to Sis Josie) or former ACNACOB Bro. ButchG winning, anyparticular sector's welfare getting injeopardy may cross one's mind . . .not only unfair but bordering on beingirresponsible. The ACNA Presidentwill be solemnly sworn to his dutiesof protecting the interest of everyACNA constituent . . . Fairly, Justlyand Equally!

Let us use both our hearts andintellects. Somehow, we have to finda way to tip the balance... and let meexpress it in lightest of ways . . . butagain . . . you be the judge.

Two political candidates were havinga heated debate. Finally, one of themjumped up and yelled at the other:"What about the powerful interestthat CONTROLS you?" The otherguy screamed back: “You leave myWIFE out of this.”

To most, the above is suggestive of abargain . . . where you buy ONE...and get another FREE.

As an example, with Sis IrmaAbecoming our VP, we get Bro. AlexAfor free . . . What a decided advantage .. . and guess who the other example is?

Let's all lighten up.... I'll come up withother good pointers as we go along!

Again, CONGRATS to Bros. Butchand Lito! You are our HEROES!

by Bro. Ferdie Yambot

by Bro. Ferdie Yambot

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The Councilis a publication of the Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni

Council of North America exclusively for its members, familiesand friends. The opinions expressed hererin are those of the

writers, and are not intended to represent APO-ACNA.

Message from the PresidentMessage from the PresidentMessage from the PresidentMessage from the PresidentMessage from the President

Contributors:Nora Quibal • Ferdie Yambot • Cora de Jesus • Henry Astorga

Julian Santos • Aleks Garcia • Amel Fortun • Leo BaltazarElmer de Loyola • JP Paredes • Lito Cua • Stephen Castro

Ernel Libario • Soan Velasquez • Franz Noel TanglawMichelle Sari • Norman Raymond Tolentino

The Council15226 Ryan St. Sylmar, CA 91342

email: apochosy@gmail.comwww.apo-acna.org

August 10, 2012

Brothers and Sisters:

Fraternal greetings!

Looking back when Idecided to run for the APOACNA Presidency a coupleof years ago, it is with greathonor and pride to say thateverything that I committed

to all of you at that time is close to fruition. And, if I might dare say,my time is not over yet. There is a saying that goes: “The soundtravels farther if you let someone else toot your own horn”. In thecourse of my presidency - a position that belonged to only one person- I must say, however, that I was not alone. In fact, I can take pride infact that I was surrounded by very capable Brothers and Sisters whosehorns are worth tooting.

I was able to attend numerous functions such as the Induction ofOfficers and in the process met AA members, officers, and very sup-portive spouses and partners. It is about time the Alumni Council ofNorth America (ACNA) became an active part in the life of each mem-ber association. I am glad I was able to do that by gracing 7 alumniassociation inductions of officers. Aside from inductions, I was able tomeet, discuss, and learn about issues that concerned North AmericanAA affairs with 12 alumni associations including attendance to 3 Boardof Directors and Council meetings. I am also happy and proud to haveled the North American delegation in the Philippines during the APO(Phils.) 26th Biennial Convention in Cagayan de Oro City in May 2011.

With the Philippine visit I am very happy to report of the success of our8th International Humanitarian Medical Dental and Optical Mission(IHMDOM ) in Cainta, Rizal on May 21, 2011 under the chairmanship ofour very dedicated and efficient Bro. Aleks Garcia, President of APODFWAA. We were able to raise $8,300.00 for this mission coming fromthe alumni association and individual donors from our advertisementsolicitation. I am very grateful to all who rendered their services espe-cially to Sis. Zita Balagot, Bro. Joey Policarpio, Bro. Manny Atienza,Bro.Ver Velasco , Lambda Chapter/AA, SAPOC AA, Alpha Eta, Bro.Mike Hernandez, Sis. Yoya Tariella , Bro.Arturo de Leon, APO USABrother’s Maggie Katz and Beth Tom and to over 120 volunteers fromNorth America and the Philippines as well. Maraming marami salamatpo sa inyong lahat.

The service rendered gave truth to the line, shooting two birds withone stone. With the amount collected we were able to conduct the 8th

IHMDOM and at the same time we were able to produce our memberdirectory for 2011-2012. At this point I would like to thank 2nd VP Bro.Roehl Reyes, Bro. Chosy Sy and Bro. Toto Cascolan for the nicemember directory that we have.

Our commitment to the APO Learning Center in Cainta, Rizal was accom-plished with the remittance of a $1,200 each for 2011 and 2012. I amhappy to report that there are now 3 schools serving the poor commu-nity of Cainta, Rizal which are all managed by the SAPOC Brothers andSisters. And if I may toot their horn, they are doing an awesome job!

Our ways and means committee chairman, 1st VP Bro. Ian Beltranowas great in coming up with this calendar/cash raffle fundraising.Indeed I am happy to report that a 100 % sales of those cash raffle wasmeet. We were able to have funds for ACNA with the net proceeds of$7,000.00 plus and we were able to share a $1,000.00 each to APOScouting Center in San Pablo, Laguna and Balik Chapter RecruitmentChallenge program.

APO ACNA alumni association members were all out and openingtheir pockets and sharing their old clothes to our countrymen affectedby typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City andDumaguete City with almost $10,000.00 plus sent to our very ownaffected Brothers and Sisters back home. Again we did it, as the say-ing goes “Charity begins at home”.

There are others that ACNA cares about, and ACNA shares with; andone of those is our help in APO Palawan “Summer Camps 3 and 4” andalso on the Recruitment video presentation which VP Fraternity andVP Sorority project that will boost the recruitment of our future gen-eration members.

As promised during my candidacy, I said we will produce at all times anaudited financial report for reporting during the BOD and Council meet-ing. I am proud to say we did that with the able reporting of our Trea-surer Bro. Bems Domingcil and our top caliber Auditor Bro. Thom Pascual.With our fiscal reporting side, I am happy to report that we are within ourbudget as per Board of Director’s approval in Boca Raton, Florida.

All of this was made possible only because of all your support, guid-ance and help and I thank you all for making that possible. I would liketo take this opportunity to thank all my executive officers who stood byme and believed that I can deliver. To all the alumni association Presi-dents , a big Thank You to all of you for supporting all our projects andactivities. As your president, I can’t ask for more! You were all there withme believing that we have the same thoughts and focus: “SHAREDVISION TOWARDS A COMMON MISSION”. I applaud all of you for ajob well-done and my 3 hand salute to signify my respect to all! Andnow can say...I am very proud and very privileged to toot your hornsBrothers and Sisters. As I transfer the gavel to the next ACNA Presi-dent, I wish all the incoming officers Best Wishes and More Power!

Mabuhay ang APO ACNA! Mabuhay tayong lahat! Salamat po ngmarami. God bless us all!

May we always be in Leadership, Friendship and Service!

Sis. Cora de JesusAPO ACNA President 2011-2012APO ARNA Regional Director 2011-2012

Editor-in-ChiefSancho Sy

Press RelationsLeo Baltazar

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MONTREAL MONTREAL MONTREAL MONTREAL MONTREAL AA NEWS AA NEWS AA NEWS AA NEWS AA NEWS AND AND AND AND AND AAAAACTIVITIESCTIVITIESCTIVITIESCTIVITIESCTIVITIESAPOAAM FLOWER DISTRIBUTION - Photos were taken last May 26, 2012 toserve communities of Montreal for a Yearly Flower Distribution . Members ofAPOAAM were assigned to different districts of Montreal helping the citygovernment in distributing thousands of flowering plants to the residents

APO-AA-Montréal is proud toannounce the newly elected Members ofthe Executive Board 2012-2013President - Bro. Ernel Libario (Zeta Xi -'83)

Vice Pres. - Sis Ghuy Torio (Zeta Gamma-'79)

Secretary - Sis Syvel Deslaurriers (Eta Delta ‘03)

Treasurer - Sis Rory Poscablo (Alpha Sigma-'69)

Auditor - Bro. Danny Corpuz (Epsilon Omicron -'87)

P.R.O. - Bro. Ruben Tandoc (Alpha Pi -'69)

Sgt at Arms - Bro. Boying Manzano (Delta Xi -'84

Sis Minerva Donalvo (Gamma Beta -'87)

APODCAA10th Year

AnniversaryCelebrations

On December 17, 2011, APODCAA Familycelebrated its 10th year anniversary

and Family Christmas party.

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POKER STYLEFUNDRAISING - Thisaffair was taken on May19,2012 in BrassiereKana Restaurant in St.Laurent, Quebec.Participated mostly byMontreal pokerenthusiasts and some APOAAM members, ErnelLebario - APOAAM President won the 2nd place.

CLEAN- UP DRIVE - APOAAM Members led theyearly clean-up service in some streets and parksof the city of Montreal. This event was taken lastApril 28, 2012.

On December 23, 2011 to January 22, 2012, APODCAA did acampaign to various community groups and individuals in thetri-state region in collecting assorted relief goods, i.e., cloths,shoes, food items, blankets, books, schools supplies and toys forthe benefit of the victims of Typhoon Sendong in NorthernMindanao. 170 Balik Bayan boxes of relief goods was ship toCagayan De Or. Also, APODCAA raised $2,000,00 for donationto APO members in CDO and Iligan Sendong victims.

APODCAA SENDONG RELIEFOPERATION INITIATIVE.

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CENTRAL CENTRAL CENTRAL CENTRAL CENTRAL VVVVVALLEY CALIFORNIA ALLEY CALIFORNIA ALLEY CALIFORNIA ALLEY CALIFORNIA ALLEY CALIFORNIA AA AA AA AA AA NEWS:NEWS:NEWS:NEWS:NEWS:With the success of theACNA Convention inSeptember 2010 inNewark, CA, hosted byAPO-CVC in

partnership with APO-SFSV, APO-CVCcompleted yet another productive year ofservice, fund-raising and fellowshipactivities in 2011 and 2012.

In 2011 and 2012, APO-CVC welcomed7 bona-fide APO (Phil.) brothers as newmembers to the alumni association. APO-CVC now boasts a 57-membership strongAPO Alumni Association.

Five APO-CVC members have a pendingLife Membership applications duly endorsedby COME during the 26th NBC at CDO. Theapplication is now pending approval by theGeneral Assembly at the next NBC.

The year 2012 marks the 6th yearanniversary of APO-CVC since its charter inApril 1, 2006

2011 APO-CVC ActivitiesSeptember 2011 - Donated 4 computersand accessories to Eastern Visayas StateUniversity through APO-Ormoc City AlumniAssociation (ORCA) (new in 2011)

Supported ACNA fund-raiser: sold 30copies of ACNA 2012 calendar/raffle tickets.Pending remittance to ACNA Treasurer.October 22, 2011 - Fund-Raising casino trip;generated a net of $801.59November, 2011 - Assisted the family of thelate Bro Eugene “Gene” Licauco in thepreparation, setup and food service duringthe vigil at the funeral parlor.November 21, 2011 - Volunteered at StocktonEmergency Food Bank in the Annual pre-Thanksgiving turkey and sides give-away(new in 2011)December 10, 2011 - Christmas caroling/serenade and food service to the elderly residentsof Home Sweet Home facility (new in 2011.December 17, 2011 - Joint APO 86thFoundation Anniversary, Christmas Party andTribute to the late Brother Eugene ‘Gene’Licauco, with APO-SFSV and APO-NorCal.

In retrospect, the Year 2011 was anexciting and productive year for APO-CVCwith the completion of scheduled/plannedservices, fund-raising and fellowshipactivities. APO-CVC had surpassed its annualminimum of 4 services with the addition of 4new service activities. For 2012, APO-CVC hasalready committed to these same services andwill continue to align new ones.

The year 2011 also came with a few sadnotes for APO-CVC. The passing of BroEugene Licauco in October and the Sendongcalamity in Mindanao which affected familyand friends of APO-CVC, to include APObrothers and sisters in the cities of Iligan and

Cagayan de Oro. With the initiative of APO-CVC and the kind-hearted contributions ofAPO brothers and sisters all over NorthAmerica, a total of $4,165.00 was remitted tothe alumni associations of Iligan and CDO, at60% and 40% respectively, for distribution tothe affected brothers and sisters in both cities.2012 APO-CVC Activities

January 21, 2012 - Remitted cash assistanceto APO brothers and sisters in Iligan and CDOcities who were affected by typhoon Sendong.Iligan at $2,493.00 ; CDO at $1,662.00. Monetarydonations from Brothers and Sisters acrossNorthern America.March 3, 2012 - APO-NorCal’s Fellowship/Dinner Danceand fund-raisingevent.

April 1, 2012 - 6th Year Anniversarycelebration of APO-CVCApril 14, 2012 - Earth Day beach clean up inpartnership with PG&E at Martin Luther KingRegional Shoreline in Oakland CA (annualservice event)May 5, 2012 - Operation Clean Sweep at SanBruno CA with APO-SFSV (annual service event)June/July 2012 - Joint Summer Camping withAPO-SFSVJune/July 2012 - APO-CVC raffle fund-raising.Generated $2,500.00.July 14, 2012 - Vallejo Outreach Program. City streetscleaning and food distribution in Vallejo CAAugust 3,4,5 2012 - Summer Camping at LakeCamanche in Ione, CA

IT’S MORE FUN IT’S MORE FUN IT’S MORE FUN IT’S MORE FUN IT’S MORE FUN AAAAAT T T T T APO MIDAPO MIDAPO MIDAPO MIDAPO MIDWESTWESTWESTWESTWEST-CHICA-CHICA-CHICA-CHICA-CHICAGOGOGOGOGO7

Once an APO, always an APO! A true APO lives andbreathes service. Such is the case not only at the collegiatelevel, but more so in the alumni level. There is alwaysactivity within a given alumni association.There areplenty of fellowships where the brothers and sistersenjoy each other’s company in celebrating the truespirit of friendship. Fund raising activities prosper, butmore importantly service projects abound.

APO Midwest-Chicago AA is nodifferent than any other alumni association, but weare always proud to say that “it’s more fun inChicago!” Yes, it’s more fun in Chicago and we haveconsistently proven it whenever we host an ACNAevent. We have consistently met our association’sgoals, not without petty quarrels of course, but forthe most part and up until recently, we have remainedunited. The dedication and loyalty of the membersof APOMCAA especially during crucial momentsand events are always evident.

APOMCAA continues to grow as anassociation. Despite encountering several adversities,we accomplished a number of projects and carried outmany activities during the period covering September2011 to August 2012. These activities and projects are:

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. Annually,APOMCAA volunteers in three international and localraces. Last October 9, 2011, we once again mannedthe water stations at the start line of the ChicagoInternational Marathon. We did the same thing at theRAM Racing Hot Chocolate 5k/15k race lastNovember 5, 2011, and at the Shamrock Shuffle 5k/10k race last March 25, 2012. Bro. Joemar Camachohas been the Chairman of these events ever since westarted volunteering for these events.

SERVICE PROJECTS:RONALD McDONALD HOUSE - Dec. 18, 2011.Bro. Kirby Lomuntad and Bro. Patrick Limaco,Chairpersons. Cooked Breakfast for the families thatwere housed at Ronald McDonald House whosechildren are hospitalized at Loyola Medical Center inHines, Illinois during the holiday season.TYPHOON SENDONG. We celebrated the NewYear (Jan. 1, 2012) by packing 15 “balikbayan boxes”that were eventually sent for the flash flood victims inCagayan de Oro, Iligan and Bukidnon. The associationwith additional contributions from the generalmembership also sent monetary donation of $1,200.00.The donated amount was equally distributed amongCDO, Iligan and Bukidnon areas.NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK -APOMCAA regularly volunteers in this facility. LastMarch 31, 2012, we unpacked and repackaged foodsfor distribution to various homeless shelters in NorthernIllinois. Bro. Benjie Sabalvaro was the coordinator andgroup leader of this event.“A BREATH OF FRESH AIR” - THENEBULIZER PROJECT – June 15, 2012. Bro.Gary P. Hernal, Chairman. In cooperation withthe Order of Glorious and Valiant Soldiers ofCharity, APO Midwest-Chicago AA donated 22Nebulizers to 22 Barangays in San Pablo City,Laguna, Philippines. This will help alleviate oneof the primary causes of death among seniors andchildren, i.e., respiratory illness. We also donated10 quad canes, and several sample medications ofdifferent kinds and for different purposes.

FUND RAISING.SPRING 2012 GOLF OUTING – Held last May 5,2012 @Glendale Lakes Golf Club, Glendale Heights,Illinois. It was a successful event for our association.Half of the proceeds of this fund raiser went to differentservice projects/activities of the association. Thebeneficiary of the other half of the proceeds was donatedto Sis. Maribel A. Baronia, Alpha Delta, Batch ’80(who was very ill and unemployed at that time). TheAwards Ceremony and Dinner after the golf outingwas held at Cuisine de Manila which got extended to a“karaoke Night” for fellowship.APO ACNA 2012 CALENDAR AND RAFFLETICKETS. We supported this by ordering 40 calendarsand raffle tickets with the total amount of $800.00.Initial distribution was held during the 5th GMM heldlast Oct. 1, 2011, and hosted the monthly drawingduring our Annual Picnic last June 16, 2012.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/DONATIONSGIVEN BY THE ASSOCIATION AND THEGENERAL MEMBERSHIPFUNERAL DONATIONS. The association and thegeneral membership continue to help our members andtheir families in time of distress. We also sent donation toEta Chapter in memory of the late ACNA Past President,Bro. Eugenio L. Licauco.MARATHON RUNNER’S GEAR OUTFIT. Theassociation provided the runner’s gear to Bro. DennishGan, a member of our AA, who participated and is afinisher in the 2011 Chicago Int’l Marathon.FEEDING PROGRAM @Oroquietta City, Misamis,Occidental, during the holiday season (Dec. 18, 2011).FEEDING PROGRAM @Sitio, Naisod, Aklanduring the holiday Season (Dec. 2011)CANOPY DONATION FOR TELESFOROGARGANTIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL@Baywan, Negros Oriental (Feb. 2012).MEDICINE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.There was some extra money left from the collectionmade to fund thenebulizer project.The extra fundwas used to buy10 quad caneswhich we asked toOrder of theGlorious andValiant Soldiers ofCharity to donateto deservingindividuals whoneed them. (June2012).

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/SCHOLARSHIP.APO LEARNING CENTER. APOMCAAsupports the SAPOC APO Learning Center by sendingeducational support of $600.00 annually on or beforethe start of the school year.APO MIDWEST-CHICAGO AA’s SCHOLAR. Bro.Kim Lozano, 4th year Engineering student from BicolUniversity, Tabaco, Albay. Scholarship support coversthe entire tuition amount including an allowance ofPhP5,000.00 per semester.

ANNUAL ACTIVITIES FOR APO MEMBERS,FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.86th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY ANDANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY.Bro. Pres. Ed Constantino, Chairperson. It was held atVentura 21 Club, 375 Ventura Club Drive, Roselle, IL(Dec. 16, 2011).NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AND TYPHOONSENDONG SERVICE - Jan. 1, 2012. It was held atBro. Pet Residence in Hoffman Estates, IL. We startedthe day by packing 15 balikbayan boxes that were sentto the flash flood victims in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan andBukidnon areas.ANNUAL PICNIC. It was held last June 16, 2012 atSt. John’s Park, Glenview, IL. APO members, theirfamilies and friends gather every year to enjoy thisannual summer fun.ANNUAL JOINT CAMPING (APOMCAA, APOGreat Lakes AA and APO Toronto AA) – July 20-22,2012. It was held at Limelake Campground, 9660Reading Road, Reading, Michigan. It was well attendedand the happy campers enjoyed the food, the kid’sgames and the fellowship among brothers and sisters.“Karaoke Night” during the camping was a big hit. Noone wanted it to end.

Prepared and Submitted by:Sis. NORA CORTEZ-QUIBALSecretary, DY 2011-2012

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APO APO APO APO APO ALBERALBERALBERALBERALBERTTTTTA A A A A AA:AA:AA:AA:AA: HOSTS HOSTS HOSTS HOSTS HOSTS AAAAACNCNCNCNCNA FA FA FA FA FALL MEETING 2011ALL MEETING 2011ALL MEETING 2011ALL MEETING 2011ALL MEETING 2011Consistent with Alberta, Canada’s booming economy, APO Alberta’s booming membership, now 106 strong,truly surpassed all expectations in hosting the 2011 APO ACNA Fall Meeting. The cold climate of Canadawas no match in comparison to the warm reception and hospitality, which was uniquely APO Alberta.

APO ACNA Pres. & ARNA RD Sis. Cora de Jesus with ConsulGen. Esmeralda Agbulos (guest speaker) at the dinner dance. APOACNA Delegates were entertained with different PhilippineCultural dances.

APO ACNA Board of Directors carefully studyingdifferent proposals to extend assistance in the Philippines.

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The Greater Washington Alpha Phi Omega(GWAPO) was formally established on May 11,2003 and is a registered non-profit corporation inthe State of Washington and an affiliate tax-ex-empt 501(c)3 Dollars for Scholars partner. On Sep-tember 3, 2004, GWAPO was accepted as an ACNA

member alumni association during ACNA’s convention in Vancouver,BC, Canada. GWAPO submitted an application for a charter withAPO Philippines in October 31, 2006, was subsequently grantedCharter No. 175 on April 17, 2007, and formally awarded during theNational Biennial Convention in Tagaytay City Philippines.

For the past 12 years until 2011, it provided leadership, administrativeand support roles for the annual Philippine Independence Day celebra-tions at Seattle Center called “Pagdiriwang” sponsored by the City ofSeattle, Seattle Center and other cultural organizations.

As part of its service and friendship to the Filipino community at large,GWAPO engaged in several adopt-a-park projects on several occasions incooperation with the Olympia-based Filipino-American Community of SouthPuget Sound (FACSPS), and a joint camping fellowship with the same groupat Cornet Bay, WA July 1-5, 2011. In September 2011, GWAPO cleaned andpower washed the social hall and patio of the Ronald United MethodistChurch (RUMC). RUMC hosts the regular quarterly general membershipmeetings, special meetings, and other GWAPO-sponsored events.

It co-sponsored with APO MANDIN and the Office of the Vice Presi-dent of the Philippines two medical and dental missions: (a) May 2,2011 in Boac, Marinduque, and (b) April 9, 2012 in Barangays Canat,Boi and Bayute, also in Marinduque.

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Several members participated during the first Regional Confer-ence of the Administrative Region of North America (ARNA)held in San Diego, CA, December 4, 2010. On December 18,2010 and December 10, 2011, GWAPO celebrated APO’s foun-dation and induction of incoming officers at the Embassy Suitesin Bellevue.

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DDDDDALLAS-FORALLAS-FORALLAS-FORALLAS-FORALLAS-FORT T T T T WWWWWORORORORORTH:TH:TH:TH:TH: HOST HOST HOST HOST HOST AAAAACNCNCNCNCNA SPRING MEETING 2012A SPRING MEETING 2012A SPRING MEETING 2012A SPRING MEETING 2012A SPRING MEETING 2012Living up to the saying, “EVERYTHING IS BIG IN TEXAS”, APO DALLAS/FORT WORTH was definitely big in making sure that the 2012APO ACNA Spring meeting was an event the delegates would always remember with a smile. In addition to the overflowing fun, food, music,& laughter, the delegates enjoyed showing their competitive skills in the APO ACNA Bowling and Target Shooting tournament.

Delegates having a superb time at the 2012 APO ACNA SpringMeeting dinner dance. “Ikaw Na!”

Surprise dance number from the delegateschoreographed by Sis. Irma Almazan.

APO ACNA bowling tournament at its best!!!APO ACNA shootfest to the max!!!

Texas Adopt-A-Beach Coastal Clean-Up Servicewith APO Metro Houston, September 24, 2011

NCAR APOlympics:Sponsored & SupportedLambda Chapter-Collegiate Champion &Runner-Up (Coll. VS.Alumni) October 2011-December 17, 2011

Typhoon Sendong Calamity FundRaising Drive, USA BOWL, Dallas,TX, January 14, 2012

Scholarship FundDonation (Year 4) to One-La Salle in commemora-tion of APO PHILS Nat’lAnniversary, March 2,2012

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Celebrating the “Founder’s Day” in unity, Alpha Phi Omega of MetropolitanHouston, Alpha Phi Omega San Antonio, and Alpha Phi Omega Dallas/Fort Worth truly exemplified SOLIDARITY and BROTHERHOODconsistent to one of the fraternity’s principle of FRIENDSHIP.

2011 TEXAS ADOPT-A-BEACH FALL CLEAN-UP: Alpha Phi Omega of Metropolitan Houston withAlpha Phi Omega Dallas/Fort Worth at their adopted“MILE ZERO” along San Luis Pass, Surfsidebeach, Texas during the FALL TEXAS BEACH CLEAN-UP.2012 TEXAS ADOPT-A-BEACH CLEAN-UP: - On its 7th year as a Texas Beach Guardian, Alpha PhiOmega of Metropolitan Houston, Incorporated together with Alpha Phi Omega - Delta Omega chapter(University of Houston) joined the Texas Beach Clean-up last April 28, 2012, by picking-up non-biodegradable debris at their adopted “MILE ZERO” at the San Luis Pass, Surfside Beach, Texas.According to the Texas General Land Office, a total of 7,300 volunteers collected 137 tons of trash offTexas beaches, which is less trash than usual found at annual Adopt-A-Beach Spring Clean-up.

ADOPT-A-SPOT is one of Alpha Phi Omega of Metropolitan Houston’spet project since 2006. From Mayfield Neighborhood Park to its currentadopted spot, Meadow Lake Park, APO members and their familiesconsistently maintained them through their quarterly clean-ups.

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1. November 5,2011 - APO BritishColumbia - Ticket#565, LeonciaCerezo c/o Sis IrmaAlmazan

2. December 10,2011 - APO Hollywood -Ticket # 675, Bro. Arnold Serra , APOSouth Bay

3. January 8, 2012 - APO Hawaii- Ticket #35, Bro. Day Moralita , APO Alberta

4. Feb. 18, 2012 - APO South Bay - ticket# 0557, Sis Bing Pua of APO Hollywood.

2012 APO ACNA CALENDAR FUNDRAISING MONTHLY WINNERS5. March 3, 2012- APOAABC - ticket #0923, Jojo Tagorda, c/o APO Son Alas.

6. April 14, 2012 - APO Dallas Fort Worth(ACNA Spring Meeting) - ticket # 0804,Bro.Ranier Habervo c/o APO Houston

7. May 5, 2012- APO Son Alas - ticket #17, Bro. JAY GARCIA c/o APO ALBERTA

8. June 16, 2012 - APO Midwest Chicago -ticket # 0621, Eric Estrella, c/o APOHollywood

9. July 1, 2012- APO CVC and APO SFSV- ticket # 254, Bro. Arnold Bejasa of APOHollywood

10. August 11, 2012- APO Alberta – Ticket# 1009, Olive Manalo, c/o APO Hollywood

11. September 1, 2012 - APO GLA ( ACNAconvention ) – (To be announced)

PLEASE CONTINUE SUPPORTING OURAPO ACNA FUNDRAISING PROJECTS!!!

3 Years and counting.The years of service byAlpha Phi OmegaHollywood becomes aroutinary evolution.

They get theirfunds from the constantgimmicks and raffles.From Casino TurnArounds, Poker Game

tournaments, and brotherly donations. Theymake sure to keep a clear mind during meetings.

They have surpassed the nightmaresof organizing what type of service should begiven to the people in need. It is no longer aquestion of how they should prepare theirservices. It is more likely a question of who arethe people who deserve their help.

When the Filipino people cried for helpabout the lack of medicine in their cities, therewas little sweat of packing boxes and there waslittle sacrifice of time when the brothers whoprepared the boxes know that it was alreadypast their bed time. There was lots of love.

When children from the Philippineprovinces, who have toiled their way throughthe mountains just for education, needededbooks and tuition to finish their education -Alpha Phi Omega Hollywood promised tosupport the students until they graduate.

When the economy was down inUnited States of America and there was morehomeless people because of lack of jobs, andthere was no way to feed their families, AlphaPhi Omega Hollywood fed them.

The tragic in Ondoy and Cagayan deOro gave a lot of Alpha Phi Omega Hollywoodmembers some decreasing hopes, theysympathized for their families. And tried to givethe best support that they can give.

They have encouraged sports givingMarathoners some cheer and smile, or a cup ofwater for their thirst. The Marathoners were glad.They were energized.

Thinking about how another year willbe offerred for service. Alpha Phi OmegaHollywood will come into action another year,another more experience, another more success,another more hardships, and another morehappiness... Because we are Alpha Phi Omega.

APO HOLLAPO HOLLAPO HOLLAPO HOLLAPO HOLLYWYWYWYWYWOOD:OOD:OOD:OOD:OOD: LIGHTS . LIGHTS . LIGHTS . LIGHTS . LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . CAMERA . CAMERA . CAMERA . CAMERA . CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . AAAAACTION!CTION!CTION!CTION!CTION!

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June 23, 2012 – Garden Grove. Headed by association president Stephen Castro(Alpha Phi), fifteen volunteers from the APO South Bay alumni association metwith 20 other volunteers from other organizations at the Second Harvest FoodBank of Orange County warehouse. This warehouse is the center of food donation& distribution, and the volunteers were here today to sort, box and organizeindividual care packages destined for hungry seniors.

APO SOUTHBAPO SOUTHBAPO SOUTHBAPO SOUTHBAPO SOUTHBAAAAAYYYYY::::: “1087 Bo“1087 Bo“1087 Bo“1087 Bo“1087 Boxxxxxes ofes ofes ofes ofes of Lo Lo Lo Lo Lovvvvve”e”e”e”e”Jim Kay, Sr, the volunteercoordinator gave a pep-talk before the volunteersstarted working. Heexplained that hunger isa very real problem in thecommunity which mostlyhits our senior citizens.By donating their time, he explained, volunteers were“physically reaching out with their hearts and showinglove (to these seniors)”. The previous batch ofvolunteers, eighty in all, were able to produce one-thousand-six-hundred care packages. So he said thiswas the number to beat: 1,600.

Over the next two hours the volunteers: madeboxes; filled those boxes with various food items(cereal, rice, juice, dried milk,etc.); and then loadedthem into pallets. In the end, after Jim gathers everyoneto the front he ceremoniously tallies the numbers on asmall piece of paper. “One-thousand-eighty-sevenboxes of love! That’s how many people will receivethese boxes,” he exclaims. “If we had 44 morevolunteers–with our pace–we would have exceededthe previous group’s number. 1087, that’s our number”

Congratulations to our service chairperson,Bernie Cruz (Beta Eta chapter) for coordinating withSecond Harvest. It was a fun and fulfilling activity forall that participated.

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APO SOUTHERN ONTAPO SOUTHERN ONTAPO SOUTHERN ONTAPO SOUTHERN ONTAPO SOUTHERN ONTARIO ARIO ARIO ARIO ARIO AA NEWS:AA NEWS:AA NEWS:AA NEWS:AA NEWS:APO SON ALAS Canada elected a new set ofofficers led by its president Joseph Arpon withgoal of revitalizing & reviving the associationwhich had become inactive since 2010. Theofficers were inducted by Sis Cora de Jesuspresident of ACNA in December, 2011. Theassociation has instituted new check &balance rules to protect the association’sinterests.

APO SON ALAS Canada hasexemplified the tenet of Alpha Phi Omegainternational service fraternity & sorority sinceits inception in 2005 - serviceFor the year 2011-2012:APO SON ALAS has responded to manyappeals for assistance for the many victims ofvarious calamities in the Philippines such asfire, typhoon, floods, tsunami & landslides, etc.New or preloved clothings, footwears, kitchenutensils & cookwares, etc. Were shipped outto various service-partner alumni associations& collegiate chapters. This project has sincebeen dubbed in the association as APO DEPOTwhich stands for Alpha Phi Omega DisasterEmergency Philippine Outreach Team.

It has sent new & used clothing topoor children & their parents in thePhilippines through its Project Damit-Paslit(clothe the children) & Sapin-Sapin (shoe-shod / sinelas-sapatos)

It has sent books, backpacks & schoolsupplies to various public schools & librariesbenefitting many poor students in partnershipwith several APO alumni associations

It has sent sporting goods to severalschools in Sulu under its project KakayahangMakipagpaligsahan (Sporting Chance)benefitting poor students who otherwise donot have access to sporting equipment.

APO SON ALAS members care &serve an APO brother who is a handicap,2011-2012

It has also had an Adopt-a-ParkClean up Project for the years 2011 & 2012 inMississauga. Material & financial donationsto Filipino overseas contract Workers in diresituation & initiated their consultation withthe Philipine Consul General & LabourAttache 2011.

Though we can not change theworld in a minute. In our own little way wehope that we can help start the changes. Wehope that we can make a difference onpeoples’ lives, most especially those whohave less in life.

Our passion:TO LEAD,TO SERVE &TO BEFRIEND.APO SON ALASCANADA

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NORCAL approves a resolutionproviding assistance to Pilipinoteachers and student scholarsunder the California foreignexchange program. It is anexpansion of the already

successful Educational service established in 2001.Brother Vic Ronan, Chairman of the Board, andBrother Chang Azarias, President spearhead a causethat is designed to make a lasting impact in thePhilippines’ knowledge-generating enterprise.

Ernny Cartano Carries NORCAL Banner in Alzheimer’sAssociation Fundraiser. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, one of thelargest fundraisers in Northern California that helps an average of70,000 people in the Bay Area reaps the services of Brother ErnnyCartano. His contribution sits along with thousands of others whoare bent on honoring loved ones plagued by the disease, finding acure, and raising awareness. This October 2011 event is one ofNORCAL’s high watermark moments.

Second Harvest Food Bank: NORCAL’s NoteworthyPartner. June 2 and 30, 2012 are the d-days when NORCAL showcasesits patented Service by helping the second Harvest Food bank ofDaly City in distributing hundreds of thousands of pounds of nutritiousfood to low-income people in the Daly City service areas. Kudos tothe very able efforts of Brothers Bert Felina, Francis Cuvin, TotoyEdejer, Oscar Dimaandal, Marco Guerrero. Special mention goes totheir wives and partners who added the true nurturing touch.

NORNORNORNORNORCAL - CAL - CAL - CAL - CAL - TTTTThe Grhe Grhe Grhe Grhe Grand Dame in and Dame in and Dame in and Dame in and Dame in Action .Action .Action .Action .Action . . . . . . . . . . .Expands EducationalAssistance and more…

Leaving a “Clean” Footprint in Vallejo: July, 14, 2012Keeping Clean and Saving Mother Earth is everybody’s business!In no scene is this more evident than in the multi-associationpartnership initiative of the “A Call to Change Vallejo” communitycall to action. Brother Ernny and Sis Kathy Cartano and family alongwith a whole cadre of Brothers and Sisters from CVC APO AlumniAssociation show up full force to see to it that the APO Philippinesis there when it’s needed.

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Having just recently recognized as the23rd member of Alpha Phi OmegaAlumni Council of North America orACNA, the Alpha Phi Omega AlumniAssociation of Calgary Alberta had abusy year conducting voluntaryservices within the city of Calgarywhile still finding time to do fellowshipamong its members.

Since APOAA Calgary was formed in April of 2009, the alumniassociation had been actively conducting activities, exemplifyingAlpha Phi Omega’s three guiding principles that is Leadership,Friendship and Service.

Starting with the association’s biggest event so far was its firstfund raising activity “Un Baile en Mayo”, a dance party held lastMay 28, 2010 at the Marlborough Community Hall, where APOAACalgary hosted to more than 150 visitors. They raised over $2000.00to help the victims of Bulusan calamity in the Philippines. A state ofcalamity was declared over Sorsogon City last November 2010 whenBulusan volcano erupted and hundreds of families were evacuatedand lost of their belongings.

A portion of the funds raised was also used to send three balikbayanboxes filled with used clothings donated by members to APOPalawan where they coordinated to help the needy.

Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of Calgary kicked of the year2012 by conducting voluntary service at the Calgary Drop-In andRehabilitation Centre or the DI, helping out in the kitchen preparingmeals and serving dinner for its clients. The DI hosts to more than600 clients, making it the biggest shelter in Canada. The membersafterwhich helped out in the sorting of donated clothes in whatthey call the store for the clients to avail fresh clothing. APO AACalgary consistently provides voluntary services at the DI onceevery quarter making the association well known to the clients.

April was a big month for the association as they celebrated their2nd Year anniversary at Radisson Hotel in Calgary, Alberta where all46 active members gathered and shared good food, music and lotsof APO stories. Summer months marks busy for the association.Camping was held last July 1st with the members and their familiesand friends at the Jack Fish Lake Provincial Park in Rocky MountainHouse, Alberta. Then a mini sportsfest was held last july 22 wheremembers exalted in a friendly but competing basketball game.

As of writing, the APO Alumni Association of Calgary is set toconduct its first ever leadership training with Airosoft PaintballShooting in Cochrane, Alberta on August 11, 2012.

Membership of APO AA Calgary continuously grows coming fromdifferent provinces of Canada to settle down in booming Calgary. Along list of future project and activities are in line for APO AACalgary such as blood donation in November and Adopt-a-Parkfor April 2013. APO AA Calgary aims to remain an active non-profitservice rendering organizing within the city of Calgary.

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APO FLAPO FLAPO FLAPO FLAPO FLORIDORIDORIDORIDORIDA:A:A:A:A: KEEPING KEEPING KEEPING KEEPING KEEPING THE PEATHE PEATHE PEATHE PEATHE PEACE CE CE CE CE AND ORDERAND ORDERAND ORDERAND ORDERAND ORDERAPO-Florida asMarshals to theAnnual Philippine

Festival in Tampa

The Annual Philippine Festival(PhilFest) in Tampa, Florida held on March 30to May 1, 2012 organized by the PhilippineCultural Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) is the biggestFilipino Festival in Southeast United States.This 3-day festival was attended by more than12,000 Pinoy-loving visitors along with nearly50 exhibitors, vendors and government servicesincluding the “Philippine Consulate onWheels” program for passport, citizenship andimmigration information.

APO-Florida SERVED asMARSHALS on this 3-day event that startedat 9:00 a.m. and ended at 11:00 in the evening.Providing security and smooth traffic flow tothe 10 acres venue was a major undertaking, tosay the least. 16 APO-Florida members, alongwith our spouses and children, took turns toensure that the PhilFest 2012 is a resoundingsuccess. All-in-all, more than 500 man hourswere given by APO-Florida members for free,all in the name of Service and Alpha Phi Omega!

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The APOAASD havebeen continuallyactive, productive, andresponsive members ofthe San Diegocommunity. TheAPOAASD conducts at

least once a month general membershipmeeting and family get together/birthdaycelebration. APOAASD has accomplishedthe following volunteer services andfellowships during these reporting period:

December 16, 2011 - APO 86th &APOAASD 18th Anniversary Celebration.

February 12, 2012 - GM Meeting,Fellowship and welcome party to Brod-ViceMayor Jess Bueno of Santa, Ilocos-Sur.

March 17, 2012 - APO Phils 62ndAnniversary Celebration.

March 31, 2012 - San DiegoHospice and The Institute for PalliativeMedicine Memorial 5K Walk and Fun Run.This event celebrates the lives of loved onespast and present, as well as those directlyimpacted by hospice and palliative medicineprograms throughout San Diego County.

April 28, 2012- Service to NationalMultiple Sclerosis Society "Walk MS 2012".This projects benefits individual strickenwith MS as well as their families. APOAASD

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has been serving this project continuouslyfor 18 years since July 24, 1995.

May 20, 2012 - The Navy's 26thBay Bridge Run/Walk. This project benefitsMorale, Welfare, Recreation quality of lifeprograms for uniformed personnel andfamilies.

July 22, 2012 - GMM and welcomeparty to Bro Levi, his wife Estrelle and sonJordan Cody Arada.

July 27, 2012 - APO SouthernCalifornia Joint Camping at Lake JenningsCampground, Lakeside, CA.

July 29, 2012 - San Diego BloodBank 11th Annual 5k Walk/Run atEmbarcadero Marina Park North.

APOAASD also proudly helps the USSMidway Museum in reaching its goal ofraising million-dollar effort to Save the Kissstatue along San Diego's embarcadero. Thegenerous contribution of some member ofAPOAASD will able to help keep this iconicstatue in San Diego's harbor. Once the newbronze statue is installed, this gift will bepermanently memorialize at The Kiss as:"APO AA San Diego" inscripted at thewalk-way near the statue.