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DWCLCAAH revived; interim directors chosen

REVIVED DWCLCAAH Chapter 2 and its interim directors as of May 17, 2015
(clockwise): Nena Lacar, secretary; Rose Calip, treasurer; Cora Salvador, asst. secretary; Amado Yoro, executive vice president; Esther Pascual, first vice president; Estelita Dela Cruz, auditor; Francisco Bitagon, honorary liaison officer; Glory Ronduen, asst. treasurer; Jesse Pascual, President.[not in photo is Art Abinsay, PRO]

“REVIVE, rebuild, reconnect and restore DWCLCAAH Chapter 2 in the spirit of community service and volunteer works” were the chosen words as appropriately described the motivation why DWCLCAAH must stand up and go for another chapter.

It was intended to hold series of small group meeting on May 16, 2015 at the Apple tree Restaurant in Kalihi.

At 3pm the meeting was called to order by this writer [founding president 1990]. I gave a brief background of the association as organized on May 13, 1990. But for some reason and circumstances DWCLCAAH became inactive. It’s been inactive and no meetings for several months to a year now was held, and as such is considered dormant, as some former officers resigned, therefore, reviving or reorganizing it is necessary in order to continue its 25 years in existence. DWCLCAAH marked its 25th year on May 13, 2015, and now a history with ups and downs; with failures, yet, had successfully contributed and accomplished so much for the community to name a few: scholarship to a deserving student at DWCL Laoag; community service here in Hawaii; feeding the homeless projects; adopt-a-highway, Hawaii food bank; OFCC/UFCH involvement; the 2010 Census; the two successful international/global reunion, and many others. Those are part of its record and history under various leadership with different styles and approaches.

In attendance on May 16, 2015 as coordinated by Jesse Pascual were Amado Yoro, Esther Pascual, Estelita Dela Cruz, Francisco Bitagon, Glory Ronduen, Jesse Pascual, Art Abinsay, Cora Salvador, Nena Lacar and Rosita Calip.

Let the past 25 years--now a history—and for this reorganizational meeting to be the Chapter 2 and start all over for its new beginning—life and new opportunities with a new set of officers. Interim officers will start all over and putting things together, and following meetings will be participated in by others who still wants to be a member.

Theme: Yes, We are still in the GO and take an Active Role in Noble Purpose

Interim Officers [directors] was chosen:  Jesse Pascual- President; Amado Yoro- Executive Vice President; Esther Pascual- 1vp; Nena Lacar-Secretary; Cora Salvador- Asst. Secretary; Rosita Calip  - Treasurer; Glory Ronduen- Asst. Treasurer; Estelita Dela Cruz- Auditor; Art Abinsay – PRO ; Francisco Bitagon- Honorary Liaison Hawaii-Philippines.

These officers will serve from May 2015 to April 2016.

The program of activities is to celebrate a Silver Anniversary sometime in September or October this year; resume the scholarship program; preparation for the 3rd International Reunion in Laoag in 2016.

This time around, four of the original organizers feel and believe that the second chapter is important to put on record; as another life, another chance, hope to be better, to excel the past as we have learned a lot lessons: these originals: Amado Yoro, Jesse Pascual, Esther Pascual and Nena Lacar were very available and with time to attend the first meeting that was held on May 17, 2015. As a start for a second round, we did, and we are open, its open—series of small meetings will be held, for those former, and for new, let us know. Let’s have DWCLCAAH Chapter 2 move on.

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