OFCC annual convention set for June 14 2014

Community leaders, delegates from various Filipino unit organizations representing their respective group will be gathered at the Lanai Social Hall of the Philippine Consulate General 2433 Pali Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii on June 14, 2014 for the Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) annual convention.

The theme for this year’s convention is “OFCC Is Alliance; Alliance Is OFCC”.

This convention may draw from 150 to 200 delegates from more than 40 unit organizations with OFCC affiliation. As anticipated, proposed bylaws amendment and resolutions will be part of this convention and deliberation.

OFCC leadership strives to work as a team for improvement and prosperity in keeping the Filipino traditions and cultural heritage.

Schedule of the program

7 am – 10 am: registration of delegates (delegates register in person)

9 am:  In her last term of two years, the convention will be called to order by OFCC President Jean Jeremiah, followed by the opening prayer by Rev. Alex Ravelo Vergara; then the singing the National anthem

And the Hawai’i Pono E

Welcome remarks by Convention Chairman Jake Manegdeg

Followed by the introduction of the Keynote Speaker by Rev Vergara.

9:15 am: Keynote Speaker Atty. William Domingo will deliver his speech.

9:45 am: Initial report of the Registration & Credential Committee. Appointment of Convention officers: Parliamentarian, Timekeeper, Marshals.

Adoption of the 2014 Convention Agenda, Approval of the Convention rules; approval of the 2013 Convention Minutes.

The president will make her president’s annual report followed by the announcement of the “Top 10 Unit Organizations’ with Larry Ramirez.

The OFCC treasurer will make his report.

Committee reports

10 am: Close of Delegate Registration

10:10 am: Final report of the Registration and Credentials Committee.

10:30 am: Power point presentation of Pioneer Dupont Bio Tech

11 am: Plenary Session of Social Security by AARP

11:30 am: LUNCH

12:45 pm: Resumption of the Convention

Report of the Nominations and Elections Committee by Danny Villaruz followed by secret balloting and then the canvassing and tallying ballots. Announcement of the Election results by Danny Villaruz and installation follow. Newly elected officers will assume their duties on July 1 to June 2015.

3:00 pm: Adjournment

The OFCC Convention Committee 2014

Jean Jeremiah – General Chairperson; Jake Manegdeg-2014 OFCC Annual Convention Chairman; Amado Yoro, Larry Ramirez, John Ramos- Co-Chairmen; Co-Chairs and Members: Danny Villaruz, Jun Abinsay, Ben Cabreros, Ilalo Parayno, Eddie Agas, Sr., Alex Vergara, Conrad Abuel, Al Sabangan, Angie Santiago, Cesar Caoili, Baybee Ablan, Rose Sabangan, Connie Ramirez, Loida Yamamoto, Ben Pulido, Armi Farinas, Rossi Patton, Hermie Pagaduan, Jesse Pascual, others. Daisy Hartsfield, legal counsel.

OFCC officers and directors 2013-2014

Jean Jeremiah, president; Angie Dytioco Santiago, first vice president; Baybee Hufana Ablan, second vice president; Loida Alimboyoguen Yamamoto, secretary; Eleanor Bru, assistant secretary; Ben Pulido, assistant treasurer; Armi Oliver Farinas, auditor;

Directors: Conrad Abuel, Lydia Agustin, Cesar Bonilla, Cesar Caoili, Hermie Pagaduan, Jesse Pascual, Rossi Patton, Alex Vergara; Daisy Hartsfield, Legal Counsel

Positions open: president, two VPs, two secretaries; two treasurers; one auditor, four directors

Deadline for filing candidacy will be 6pm May 30, 2014.

Other deadline to meet in submittal:

Membership Renewal with appropriate dues = May 30, 2014 6pm

Delegate names and $50.00 fee per ==May 30, 2014 6pm

Further reminder: Pre-registered delegates must be REGISTERED IN PERSON on June 14, 2014, 7:00 am to 10:00 am

At this writing there are only two indicated their interest and desire to run for OFCC PRESIDENT both active in the community and community service.

ANGIE DYTIOCO SANTIAGO—She is currently the OFCC 1vp

REV.  ALEX RAVELO VERGARA—He is currently OFCC director.