Part 1 OFCC Council of Past Presidents

Part 2 by Amado Yoro ======00000====== OAHU FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL Council of Past Presidents June 30, 2011 Present: Jun Abinsay, Franklin Borromeo, Ben Cabreros, Jenny Quezon, Gerry Rojo, Danny Villaruz (Chairman), Amado Yoro, Jean Jeremiah (recorder). Welcome: Chairman Danny Villaruz called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. He welcomed everyone for attending and opened the meeting with a prayer. Resolution 2011-5A: H. Council of Past Presidents. The Committee on Council of Past Presidents shall comprise of all surviving Past Presidents of the Council and shall act as an advisory council to the President and the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall serve as Chairperson of this Committee. Rationale: A Council of Past Presidents which exists to provide advice to the President and the Board of Directors, would utilize the past experience of presidents of the Council. Role of Council of Past Presidents – Danny Villaruz re-iterated and clarified that the role of the Council of Past Presidents will only be advisory in nature. The Council unanimously agreed that based on their past experiences as Past President of OFCC, that they can be more effective in supporting OFCC to carry out its mission. Past Experiences and Observations – Each Past President in attendance shared their experiences under their respective Administrations. They gave a few advices to the new leadership and expressed their willingness to come back, be more involved and to support OFCC. They would like to see an increase in unit membership and the availability of having a legal adviser at every meeting. Implementation of Resolution 2011-5A– 1. Creation of guidelines for the Council of Past Presidents. Amado Yoro duly made a motion that the Council be comprised of a minimum of 5 members (which reflects 1/4 of the total 21 surviving Past Presidents) and the required presence of at least 3 members to make a quorum; seconded by Gerry Rojo. Motion carried. 2. Franklin Borromeo duly made a motion to appoint Jean Jeremiah as recorder for the Council; seconded by Jenny Quezon. Motion carried. 3. Jenny Quezon duly made a motion that the Council will meet quarterly on the third week of the Quarter, date and time to be determined; with the required minimum of 3 members having the authority to call for Special Meetings for urgent and pressing matters; seconded by Jun Abinsay. Motion carried. 4. The Council agreed to follow the language of Resolution 2011-5A – that the Council will act as advisors only. Suggestions: 1. OFCC should operate as the umbrella of all unit organizations in Oahu. 2. Form partnerships with unit organizations to encourage and motivate them to be more involved. OFCC can help other unit organizations by offering them a percentage generated from fundraising projects or events. This will also eliminate competition among unit organizations and OFCC. 3. Implement Resolution 2010 that was presented and approved at last years 2010 Annual OFCC Convention. 4. Offer a letter of sympathy to the family of the late Mel Europa, to be signed by the Chairman (Danny Villaruz) and the President of OFCC (Maria Etrata). Adjournment – With no further discussions, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The next COPP meeting is scheduled for Sept 23, 6pm Venue: TBA LIVING PAST PRESIDENTS 1. Agmata, Victor, 1967-1968 2. Pol Ragasa, 1970-1971 3. Gene Albano, 1971-1973 4. Ilalo Parayno, 1976-1977 5. Amado Yoro, 1982 6. Victor Guillermo, 1983-1984 7. Gerry Rojo, 1984-1986 8. Don Alvarez, 1986-1990 died Nov 2011 9. Maggie Domingo, 1990 10. Romualdo Agustin, 1990-1992 11. Jun Abinsay, 1994-1996 12. Ernie Pascua, 1996-1997 13. Ben Cabreros, 1997-1999 14. Edith Pascua, 1999-2001 15. Eddie Agas, Sr., 2001-2003 16. Jenny Quezon, 2003-2004 17. Arnold Villafuerte, 2004-2005 18. Lynne Gutierrez, 2005-2007 19. Franklin Borromeo, 2007-2008 20. Cirvalina Longboy, 2008-2009 21. Danny Villaruz, 2009-2010 22. Maria Etrata 2010-2012 OAHU FILIPINO COMMUNITY COUNCIL P.O.BOX 17531 * HONOLULU, HAWAII 96817 COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENT COMMITTEE REPORT – JUNE 10, 2012 Article VII Section 1.H. Council of Past Presidents. The Committee on Council of Presidents shall comprise of all surviving Past Presidents of the Council and shall act as an advisory council to the President and the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall serve as a Chairperson of the Committee. Council of Past Presidents: Chairperson: Danny Villaruz (2009-2010) Co-Chairpersons: Maggie Domingo (1990-1990) Lynne Gutierrez 2005-2007) Members: Victor Agmata, (1967-1968), Apolonio Ragasa (1970-1971), Gene Albano (1971-1973) Ilalo Parayno (1976-1977), Amado Yoro (1982-1982), Victor Guillermo (1983-1984), Gerry Rojo (1984-1986), Romualdo Augustin (1990-1992), Jun Abinsay, Jr. (1994-1996) Ernie Pascua (1996-1997), Ben Cabreros (1997-1999), Edith Pascua (1999-2001), Eddie Agas, Sr (2001-2003), Jenny Quezon (2003-2004), Arnold Villafuerte (2004-2005), Franklin Borromeo (2007-2008), Cirvalina Longboy (2008-2008), Maria Etrata (2010 – 2011, June, 2011-Present). June 30, 2011 – Council of Past President’s Meeting: Present: Danny Villaruz, Jun Abinsay, Jr., Franklin Borromeo, Ben Cabreros, Jenny Quezon, Gerry Rojo, and Amado Yoro: Issues Discussed: a. Role of Council of Past Presidents shall act as an advisory council to the President and the Board of Directors. b. The Council of Past Presidents agreed that based on their past experiences as OFCC Past Presidents of OFCC, they can be more effective in supporting OFCC to carry out its mission. May 23, 2012 – Council of Past President’s Meeting Present: Danny Villaruz, Ilalo Parayno, Lynne Gutierrez, Eddie Agas, Sr. Amado Yoro Issues Discussed: a. That a Past President of OFCC is allow as a delegate of the annual OFCC convention, by paying its own delegation fee even it is not a member of any OFCC unit organization.\ b. Other issues. Such as hierarchy, succession and structure of the Council of Past Presidents Committee, serves as a nominating committee, Past President (s) of OFCC will be acknowledged if attending an OFCC events. Submitted by: DANNY VILLARUZ Chairperson, Council of Past Presidents Committee