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Status Report on Mapuaworld 2004

Dr. Reynaldo Vea to attend Mapuaworld 2004 in Vancouver, BC

Registration Fees

Golf Tournament on July 31, 2004

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Status Report on Mapuaworld 2004

As of June 2003, we have 110 prospective attendees to our grand international reunion. With one exception from Japan, all prospective attendees are coming from North America. There are also 32 prospective golf players who have signed in for the golf tournament on July 31, 2004. The lists of attendees and golf players are still growing.

Our Planning Committee has negotiated a "preferred rate" for accommodation with the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel (shown at left). This hotel will also be the venue for the meet and greet social on Friday Night, July 30 and our gala event dinner and dance party on Saturday, July 31. Please see our website at www.mapuaworld.com for more details.

For other events and activities, our Business Development Committee has arranged optional tours while our guests are in Vancouver. It is up to the guest to register their intention if they want to join these optional tours. Our souvenir program solicitation for advertisers is well underway. We have chosen the printer and currently doing the design for the souvenir program. Our Marketing Committee is doing advertising of this event in print media via our Mapuaworld 2004 flyers and on TV via our local Multi-cultural channel.

The Website Committee has always been busy updating our Mapuaworld website to provide up-to-date information to all our viewers and prospective attendees. Three forms have been included in PDF format so you can print them individually or download to your computer. They are the Program Sponsor Advertisement, the Registration Form and the Flyer. You can also view a slide show featuring the preparations and fundraising earmarked for our grand reunion.

Other committees are working behind the scene to prepare for your arrival in Vancouver such as the Budget and Finance Committee, Registration Committee and Events Committee. They will ensure that you enjoy your stay here in Vancouver.

Dr. Reynaldo Vea to attend Mapuaworld 2004 in Vancouver, BC

Dr. Reynaldo Vea, President and CEO of Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), has accepted our invitation to attend Mapuaworld 2004 in Vancouver, BC on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2004. The Mapuaworld committee takes pride in announcing his attendance to our Grand International Reunion.

Dr. Vea took office as the Third President of the Mapúa Institute of Technology in January 2000. Prior to this appointment, he was the Administrator of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) of Manila (1997-2000) and the Dean of the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines (1993-1997). Dr. Vea's academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley (1991), an M.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1981) and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, from the University of the Philippines (1978). At Mapúa, Dr. Vea is leading in the realization of a vision of an international center of excellence in integrated engineering and information technology education.

Dr. Vea served as the President of the Association for Engineering Education in Southeast Asia and the Pacific (AEESEAP) from 1997 to 2000. He is a founding member of the East Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS). In November 2000 the alumni of the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines selected him as the Most Distinguished Alumnus of the College for the year 2000. In June 2001 he was given the Outstanding Professional Award in Engineering by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA). In July 2001 he was elected an Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines.

Registration Fees

The fees for the reunion will be as follows:
Early Bird Registration Fee:

Mapua Alumnus - $85.00Cad (Fellowship and Gala Night)
Spouse or Guest - $65.00Cad (Gala Night only)
Spouse or Guest - $20.00Cad (Fellowship Night only)

Note: For Regular Registration Fee please see the Registration Form on our website: www.mapuaworld.com.

Due to the current fluctuations in the currency exchange rate, please disregard the posted US fee from the previous issue of our Registration Form and Flyer in our website. The fee in US$ will be determined by March 1, 2004 and will be based on the existing exchange rate at that time. We will notify you in due time.

Golf Tournament on July 31, 2004

The golf tournament on July 31, 2004 will be set up to suit both beginners and experienced players. We will use Callaway system for the beginners where the net score will be determined by a formula that will allow players with high scores to win. For the experienced players, we will use the handicap system where the net score will be determined by their established handicap from USGA, RCGA or any accredited golf association.

Shown above are the members of NAMABC Golf Club.