U.P. Beta Sigma Fraternity of Southern California

UPAA Election 2012

Let us vote for our beloved "Four" !!!

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**UPDATE:

The UPAA election is over. Surprisingly, a Sigma Beta sis and 2 Beta Sigma brods topped the vote count (see attached official canvas). Sis Santanina Razul came in No. 1, Brod Vic Valdepenas No. 2 and yours truly came in No. 3 out of 23 seats contested. How did this happen when the proxies are controlled by the "other side"? Actually, the three of us were part of the Unity Ticket. Brod Vic and I took two of the 5 vacant slots based on the principle of equity of the encumbent. All incumbents ran for reelection except Brod Ruben Pascual. Sis Santanina took the slot of Brod Ruben. Through Nelia Gonzales we negotiated to be included in the Unity Ticket, Initially, only Brod Vic and I were included. All 3 of us were unopposed. Brod Jimmy Yambao ran as an independent and did not get the benefit of the votes of the Unity Ticket. While Brod Vic and I were unopposed we still obtained proxy votes primarily to support the candidacy of Brod Jimmy. But I think that we moved a little bit too late. In the Union Bank for example, Brod Vic had over 100 UP grads but only about 30 proxies were obtained. The Frat also did its part but we were not able to get enough proxies.

We are going to have an election of the Board. I proposed that Brod Vic run for President but this possibility is far fetched as there are only 3 of us and the position is already committed. A few of us will meet tomorrow to decide on the slate and I am proposing the Brod Vic run for VP. The UPAA recognizes the support that the Union Bank has provided to the UPAA. I think the next time around, we have a good opportunity to have Brod Vic to be elected as President if we plan it right. What I am trying to say is that we should start now! We should get as many of our Brods and Sis to become a member of UPAA or at the very least to give their proxy.

Brods, thanks for your support. We will try to make a contribution to the UPAA. I will keep everyone informed of the goings on as soon as we take our seats,

All the best,

Orly Sacay

June 12, 2012

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BRODS,

This is to inform everyone that we four distinguished candidates for the coming UPAA election this coming May 28 (voting deadline).

We have: Brods Vic Valdepenas, Orly Sacay and Sigma Betan Santanina Rasul (former senator). They are included in the "Unity Ticket" with other fraternities and UP orgs.

We also have Brod Ambassador Jaime Yambao running as "independent" representing UP Diliman.

We request all brods to touch base with their local UPAA chapters and secure ballots that are now available and of course campaign and vote for our candidates. Let us ask our alumni friends to spread the word and our appeal for support.

We need extra push for our beloved Brod Jimmy Yambao since he is running as independent. Brods Gabby Moraleda and Cecilio Felix are current president of UPAA Sanfo and UPAA Sacramento and they will be invaluable in getting additional information concerning the forthcoming UPAA election.

UPBSF Incorporated (Central) are tapping ALL brods in the UP system to reach out to all UP alumni in 15 regions. We also asked the help of President Tumaru of the Beta Sigma National Assembly to do the same. As for those brods serving the PH government, all brods serving in the cabinet line agencies and LGUs (governors and mayors) are enjoined to help disseminate the effort.

Very important support needed from Brod presidents Brandy Ancheta, Rene de Rueda, Mayor Tumaru, Brods Sonny Pagador and Bart Gacad, GPs Aman Carolino and Gerry Abenes

23 will be elected to UPAA - let us vote for our beloved "Four"!!!

Jimmy Yambao

Vic Valdepeñas

Orly Sacay

Santanina Rasul.

Line up of other candidates should be at the UPAA website: http://www.upalumni.ph.

To all brods in Canada, East Coast, Midwest, Northwest, Australia, UP North and SoCal - let's email, let's text, let's tweet, let's FB, let's rock, and let's roll!

Rolly Reyes, Spirit of '66

Apr 27, 2012

UPBSFI CENTRAL SECRETARIAT HEADS

BROD JOE DIAZ 0916 7954893

BROD MARS ROBOSA 0917 8394687

OVER-ALL CHAIRMAN: Brod Founder Melencio "Rico" Arranz

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Web notes:

1. Click >>> UPAA Initiative, which contains "How to Vote and Campaign for the Brods/Sis", as well

as UPAA Membership Info Sheet and UPAA Election Proxy Form c/o Atty. M. Arranz, Jr.

This was sent by Brod Cris Michelena from RP.

2. For UP SoCal: send the forms with $8 check payable to UP Beta Sigma to GP Aman Carolino

at 12236 Brookmont Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342.

3. For UP NoCal: send same to GP Gerry Abenes at 3624 Park Ridge Dr, Richmond, CA 94806.

4. Follow and read emails at UPBSF-International googlegroups for developing news and/or instructions,

and emails from your chapter/area leadership for specific instructions.

5. Also attached below are the individual forms to fill up and submit. Click to open and download.

5.1 UPAA Membership Info Sheet

5.2 UPAA Election Form - Proxy (c/o Atty. M.Arranz, Jr.)

5.3 UPAA Election Form - Proxy (blank)

5.4 UPAA Election Rules and Regulations (for reference only)

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Vic Valdepenas

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