NAMA general membership held its election of officers for the year 1996-1998 last Mar. 14. Seventy-five out of one hundred sixteen members were present and participated in the election.

The new executive officers are: Digno Vibat - President, Dexter Tarampi - Internal VP, Pete de Guzman - External VP, Anne Roque - Secretary, Greg Narciso - Treasurer, Ramon Santos - P.R.O.

 There was only one nomination each for president, secretary, treasurer and PRO so those respective nominees for these positions were declared outright winners.  On the other hand, the internal and external vice-president positions were closely contested.

Re-elected for their second term in office are Digno Vibat and Greg Narciso as president and treasurer, respectively.  Our congratulations to the newly elected executive officers!

 Expected to be top in the agenda during the first executive meeting of the new executive committee is the appointment of chairpersons of various sub-committees formed to generate greater participation among NAMA’s growing membership. The induction of the new set of officers will be held on spring dance party scheduled on May 4, 1996.

FINANCIAL PRESENTATION

Jun Quinto and Richard Yeh who are envolved in the financial field made brief presentations. Amante Jotie who is also in the same field, served as emcee. He gave the two members equal time to present their topics.

 Both members emphasized the importance of financial planning. They dealt on the various vehicles available for investing such as RRSP, mutual funds, and GIC. They covered briefly the importance of compounding - how your money work for you and inflation - how your money's worth diminish its purchasing power in the future. This is a topic that is appropriate for every member for every body is interested in financial independence.

SPORTS
By: Greg Narciso

BOWLING

 The Mapua bowling team is currently on the third spot in the Federation Mixed
Bowling League tournament. The tournament will end on the last week of April and the championship is scheduled on the last week of May.
Members of the Mapua Bowling team are Dulce Garcia, Jimmy Gonzales, Nap Santos, Roger Cabrera, Digno Vibat, and Nanette Jamilarin.

GOLF

Golf season is here again and our golf sport sub-committee chairman, Pete dela  Cruz, has come out with a tentative schedule.

Since our group is gradually maturing, he thought it is time to play more games and play in executive courses to further enhance the development of our budding golf enthusiast. Our goal is to eventually elevate the level of our play so we can someday compete with our more seasoned golfers.
 
Tentative schedule is as follows:

April 20 - Country Meadows - No. 6 Richmond, B.C.
May 25 - Musqueam Golf Course - Vancouver, B.C.
June 22 - Maylora Golf Course - Richmond, B.C.
July 20 - Poppy States Golf Course - Aldergrove, B.C.
August 24 - Tsawassen Golf Course - Tsawassen, B.C.
 
Beginners are always welcome and we can arrange games at par 3 golf courses to get them started. Interested members can contact Pete dela Cruz at 594-0109 or Pete de Guzman at 581-0647.

MEMBERSHIP FEE

 Members who have not paid their membership fees are reminded to settle their account. You can give your payment to Greg Narciso or to your area coordinators. You can also mail your cheque to our P.O. Box No. shown on the front page.

CELEBRATIONS

We wish to greet the following members who are celebrating their birthday this month of April:

Atoy Cruz
Jimmy Guevara
Pete de Guzman
Chito Jambalos
Jorge Zano
Joel Reyes
Nap Santos
Rody Santos

 SYMPATHY
 
We wish  to extend to Soolim Co our deepest sympathy on the passing of his mother.