- THE AFFAIR TO REMEMBER -

U.P. Beta Sigma Fraternity Celebrates Its Diamond Jubilee


 

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DEAR BRODS,
 
As you well know, we shall celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of our beloved Fraternity next year. With your attendance and active participation, we expect our Diamond Jubilee celebrations to be the most memorable gathering and reunion of the Betan Family, ever.
 
With this in mind, we have organized a team that has begun preparing for the celebrations, which will have for its theme: “BETA SIGMA REACHES OUT TO THE WORLD”.  The week long festivities will start with ecumenical religious services in the morning of July 7, followed by a motorcade at the Diliman campus.  The celebrations will be capped by the Diamond Jubilee Ball on the evening of July 14.
 
Brod Rico Arranz is of course the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Jubilee celebrations, with Brods Frankie LLaguno, JJ Jayme and Jimmy Yambao assisting him.  A number of Brods have also volunteered to chair the various committees that will prepare for, and coordinate the events and activities we have lined up for next year.
 
Below is the tentative schedule of activities for the Diamond Jubilee:
 
EVENT
DATE
COMMITTEE CHAIR
1.
Publication of the BETA SIGMA Heritage Book
July 7
Brod Buddy Garbanzos
2.
Art Exhibit
July 7-14
Brod Paking Verano
3.
Barrio Fiesta for Balik Betans
July 8
Brod Obet Oliva
4.
Betan Family Day
July 9
Brod Cris Michilena
5.
Fellowship Golf Tournament
July 11
Brod Enching Rodriguez
6.
Folkways 6006
July 12
Brod Ed Baldoria
7.
On-the-Spot Nude Painting
July 12
Brod Butch Madarang
8.
Diamond Jubilee Ball
July 14
Brod Nonoy Bautista
 
 
To kick off the celebrations Brod Mars Robosa has organized resident Brods for the caroling/harana of our “Betan Pillars” starting December 13.
 
Apart from the ballroom dancing, the Fraternity will, during the ball, honor Outstanding Betans who will include, among others, the founding Brods, all Grand Pinceps of Diliman and Los Baños and “Certified Betan Families” (Families who have contributed at least two Betans).  Silver and Golden Jubilarians shall also be appropriately recognized. Brod Pat Roman is in charge of this activity.
 
I have also asked Brods Teddy Rey, Roger Serrano and Cedric Gloria to help me in coordinating all the activities.
 
In anticipation of the big turnout of our Brods from North America and other countries, we have asked Brod Rolly Reyes to make arrangements for Tour Packages that will offer our “Balik Betans” substantial discounts on their travel accommodations and shopping.  Details of these packages will be announced soon.
 
Publicity for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations will be handled by Brod Joel Paredes and the all important Ways and Means Committee will be chaired by Brod Buddy Curameng.  It is indeed gratifying that in addition to those Brods I mentioned, many more have stepped forward to take part in the on-going preparations.  I shall furnish you a list of those Brods in my next letter to you.
 
Meanwhile, we encourage all the Brods, both here and abroad to make early preparations for you participation in our Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
 
We shall also welcome your comment and suggestions as to how we can make our 60th Anniversary, The Affair to Remember.
 
Please accept my warmest fraternal greetings!
 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
VicTOR O. Ramos ’62
President 2005-2006
UP Beta Sigma Fraternity

Alumni Association, Inc.

29 December 2005