NAMA of BC - Newsletter - Issue 4-97 (May 1997)

NAMABC - NEWSLETTER

ISSUE NO. 4-97 (May 1997)

INTERNAL AFFAIRS
By Dexter Tarampi:

WORKSHOPS

One of the objectives of our organization is to provide computer, motivational or technical seminars and workshops. The cost of implementing this objective is not cheap so fund raising activity was organized last December 1996. The cost of some of these courses if facilitated by private company range from $900.00 to $1500.00 per session for a maximum of 25 people.

It was therefore a challenging task for the technical committee to embark on this project considering that only $900.00 was raised in the December fundraiser.
After spending many hours of telephone work, we finally found a non-profit organization called SHARE Family Life Education Program through Coquitam Continuing Education. They are committed to provide seminars and workshops designed to fit to the needs of individual businesses and other organizations. The good news is that they are only charging 25% compared to private companies, which is within our budget.

Our first workshop entitled "Assertive Communication" will be held on June 21, 1997 at the SHARE training center located at Suite 200, 25 King Edward in Coquitlam. It is at the same building where the Winners Designer is located. (Note: This workshop was originally scheduled for May 24 but has to be changed to accommodate the availability of a facilitator.)

The next upcoming workshop is "Negotiating Fair Deals". This is another interesting workshop geared to any individual, business owner, or professional looking to improve his/her negotiating skills. Tentative date is either in the late summer or early fall.

To take advantage of this free NAMA sponsored Assertive Communication workshop, please contact Dexter Tarampi, @ 528-8165 or 942-8726. Seating is limited so it is on a first come first serve basis. Attending members will be charged $10.00 to pay for lunch at China Kitchen, as the workshop will be from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

COMPUTER SEMINAR

On May 4, six members attended a Windows 95 course facilitated by one of our colleagues, Arnel Agbulos. The course, which was held at Digno Vibat's residence, covered anything you want to know about Windows 95 including creating folders, shortcuts to useful Tips and Tricks. All of the attendees were satisfied with the presentation and are all interested to attend future computer seminars.

Depending upon the needs of our members, another Windows 95 or an Internet course will be offered in June. All of these seminars are free and seats are limited (maximum of 8) on a first come first serve basis. To register, please contact Dexter Tarampi @ 528-8165 or 942-8726.

MEMBERSHIP FEE

As of May 1997, 59 members or 45% have paid their membership fee. We appreciate your support for the organization and your dues are very important in
sustaining the activities of our organization. For those who haven't paid their membership fee yet, please send your payment to the Box. No. shown on page 1 of this newsletter.

NEW MEMBERS

We wish to welcome two new members who joined our association this period. They are:

Gill Abulencia
Dana Kinghorn

GENERAL MEETING
By: Greg Narciso

It had been noted lately that attendance to our general meeting is waning. To determine the factors causing the decrease, the executive committee has decided to phone the general membership. The officers and area coordinators contacted them and 38% of the membership responded.

The survey revealed the following results:
   * 68% prepare to meet on Thursday
   * 58% would like to meet every month
   * 56% like the meeting to be 2 hour long
   * 52% prepare to meet in Richmond

Among the comments that were brought up were:
     - some members want to see more technical seminars to be sponsored by the
     organization
    - NAMA sponsor activities that will involve member's kids
    - give younger Mapuans some responsibilities to prepare for future leadership
    - area coordinators to get in touch with members in their area to facilitate
       in coordinating various activities more efficiently and to set example in
      attending meeetings.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Our meeting will continue to be held at the Centennial Community Centre at 65 E 6th Avenue, New Westminster (beside Canada Games Pool). Our schedule for the coming months is:

June 19 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
July 17 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Both meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

SPRING DANCE

Once again our association is having a spring dance on June 7 at Renfrew Park Community Centre on 2929 E. 22nd Ave in Vancouver. As always, Mapuans and friends are invited for a night of dancing and laughter. The proceeds from this fundraiser are earmarked for our annually sponsored camping/picnic. The ticket is for $18.00 and Sounds Unlimitted will provide music. This will be a nice way to gear up for the numerous activities we have lined up for the year. For tickets, please contact your area coordinator or the executive committee members. For more details call Bert Samson at 525-8608.

'97 NAMA GOLF OPEN
By: Greg Narciso

Once again it is golf season when Mapuans and friends have to sharpen their skills and head to the green for a round of golf. NAMA's annual open golf tournament officially opened last April 5 at Country Meadows Golf Club in Richmond. The '97 Golf Tournaments consist of 7 games played at various golf courses. The second and third tournaments were held at Tsawassen Golf Club and Masqueam Golf Course in Vancouver.

Listed below is a list of winners in the three games played thus far:

COUNTRY MEADOWS - APRIL 5

Low Gross - Jun Peralta
1st Low Net - Oscar Asuncion
2nd Low Net - Rod Desequera
3rd Low Net - Emer Catapia
Closest to the pin (front 9) - Raffy Magallanes
Closest to the pin (back 9) - Sam Quinones

TSAWWASSEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB - APRIL 26

Low Gross - Marvin Magallanes
1st Low Net - Jess Supnet
2nd Low Net - Noel Cabalfin
3rd Low Net - Oscar Asuncion
Closest to the pin (front 9) - Lito Carlos
Closest to the pin (back 9) - Danny Pizzaro

MASQUEAM GOLF COURSE - MAY 10

Low Gross - Jess Supnet
1st Low Net - Jun Peralta
2nd Low Net - Greg Narciso
3rd Low Net - Raul Valderama
Closest to the pin (front 9) - No Winner
Closest to the pin (back 9) - Lito Sison

Everyone is welcome to join the remaining games of the tournament. The game schedule is as follows:

   July 12 @ Tall Timbers - $30.00
   Aug 9 @ Newlands - $42.00
   Sept 6 @ Fort Langley - $42.00

Anyone interested may contact Pete de la Cruz at 594-0109.

BOWLING

NAMA is continuously being represented at the Confederation Mixed Bowling League. The league's championship tournament was held at the Top Gun Bowling Lanes at the Averdeen Center in Richmond on April 19. NAMA'S bowling team was 3rd overall in the championship game. They won 2nd placed on group A during the play off games.

NAMA team players are Roger Cabrera, Sam Quinones, Nap Santos, Dulce Garcia and Jimmy Gonzales. We all congratulate our bowlers for their strong performance and nice representation of NAMA in the sports community.

SUMMER CAMPING TRIP
By: Greg Narciso

As in the past two years, we have scheduled to spend a weekend together in a campsite. This year we are able to reserve Stave Lake Lodge and campsite for July 25, 26 and 27. This is an exclusive place owned by B.C. Hydro and only NAMA members and guests will be allowed on that weekend. This has been a popular event in the past and we expect to gather bigger crowd this year.

We encourage members to come especially those who are not able to attend our various social and sports activities. This is an event we try to give more emphasis and subsidized for the general membership to enjoy and appre- ciate. This is family oriented and there will be games, music and lots of fun (golfers-bring your pitching wedge for pitching contest). If you have volleyball net please call Greg Narciso at 581-1275. Entrance will be free to members and family, compliments of NAMA with free brunch on Sunday July 26.

The idea is to make that Sunday a picnic day so those who cannot stay in the campsite for the whole weekend can still come and join the fun. This is a kind of pot lock so every family has to bring their own food to last for the duration of their stay although NAMA will provide additional foods such as hot dogs, corn, fruits chips etc.

CELEBRATIONS

Our birthday celebrants for the month of April are:

Jimmy Guevara
Alfred Cela
Atoy Cruz
Dan Gavino
Jun Macarulay
Rody Santos
Chito Jambalos
Joel Reyes
Pete de Guzman

Celebrants for the month of May are:

Thelma Dingcol
Eddie Alfonzo
Emer Catapia
Digno Vibat
Dan Calinisan
Echel Narciso
Philip Yuson
Cesar Lachica
Rene Dimaculangan
Ver Abarca

	Newsletter Volunteers
	Editor in Chief:		Greg Narciso
	Computer:		Arnel Agbulos
	Circulation:		Ramon Santos
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