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The UP Beta Sigma Grand Reunion of May 23-25, 2009 by Gabby Moraleda'68b and Willie Vergara'67a
The Great San Francisco Reunion: Day 2, Part 1 [Photos by Ike Araneta, Willie Vergara, Ting Valdez and Norman Bituin]
A. Sports (as narrated by Pogs Gaspay and Vic Gacusan)
The morning of the second day was devoted to several sporting competitions – Golf, Bowling and Billiards. The Golf Tournament was held at the Skywest Golf Course in Hayward at 8 am. The best gross score was won by Bhot Salas while closest to the pin was Rolly Balingit. Ed Cornelia was given a special award. The Billiards Tournament started at 10 am, Sunday, May 24 at the Serra Bowling Center in Daly City where the Bowling Tournament was also going on. Only 4 players showed up to play in a round robin competition where each had to play the other players. Players were Ago Romero for UP South Cal, Butch Fernando for San Francisco, Tony Pongol for San Francisco and Pogs Gaspay for UP North Cal. Each match was a nine-ball game format where the first player to win 3 games was declared winner of the match. The player with the most match wins after the round robin was to be declared the tournament champion. If there was a tie then another match was to be played between the top tied competitors. The results of the round-robin matches were 3 wins-0 loss for Pogs (Champion), 2 wins-1 loss for Butch Fernando, 1 win-2 losses for Tony Pongol and 0 wins-3 losses for Ago Romero. In Bowling, the winners were Sam Moraleda for High Series, David Gatmaitan for High Game, and UP Beta Sigma Northern CA as team champion.
L-R: Orlino Ancheta, Ed Cornelia, Chito Cabaluna & Roy Antonio
Norm Bituin & Noli Nolasco (who only used one hand to beat Norm, hehehe...)
UP NorCal is the Bowling Team Champion led by the Valdez duo - Titing, Jr. and Titing, Sr.
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B. Catamaran SF Bay Cruise (as narrated by Ike Araneta) After some frantic last minute changes in the participants, we were able to complete all of the 48 seats for the charter. The cruisers woke up early to be transported from the hotel to Fisherman’s Wharf. All 48 boarded at Gate J of Pier 39 adjacent to where the sea lions would sun bathe. Undaunted by the light fog and the cold wind, all boarded with much anticipation and excitement. As the sails picked up wind the catamaraners saw the San Francisco sky line recede behind them, savoring the beauty as the city glistened under the sun rays that penetrated the fog cover. There we were gliding through the water as the wind carried us toward the Golden Gate. As we approached the bridge, almost everybody scrambled out for a pose and a camera shot. Ed Abon even laid down on his back with only the floor netting between him and the water just to take a shot of the bridges belly.
The 48-strong included Ivy Cosio-Bautista, Lem Michelena
and Laureen, Togi and Eva Igot, Jim Gonzalvo and Teresa, Ed, Rosie, Carlo,
Nina Abon, JayJay Jayme leading 9 of the Jayme clan, Greg Palis, his wife
and sister-in-law, Cherry Bituin, Tessie Nolasco, Yay Topacio and family,
Peter Guzman and his son, Tony Martinez and his son, Vee and Ruby, Josue
and Lita Castillo, Mayette Arceo and daughter Elanna.
Kudos to Ike & Tanya Araneta for organizing a memorable travel experience
The Betan Families - brods, wives and kids - thoroughly enjoyed the cruise, despite the breezy weather
The Young Ones: the Jayme Teens plus Elanna Arceo (rightmost) and Alyssa Topacio (kneeling)
The vivacious Jayme Clan from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Beta Sigmans braving (talagang matatapang!) San Francisco Bay's cold wind L-R: Ernie Igot, Greg Palis, Peter Guzman, Ike Araneta (kneeling), Tony Martinez, Lem Michelena, Yay Topacio, Ed Abon, JJ Jayme, Vee Vera, Josue Castillo & Jim Gonzalvo
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C. International Conference and Los Banos "101010" Launching
In the
afternoon, the UP Beta Sigma Fraternity International (UPBSFI) Conference
presided by Willie "Tatang" Vergara tackled the two-fold vision of our
international movement that began in 2001. He began by citing the a brief
history of why and how this movement was born in 2001 with no other than
Founder Father Jesus R. Jayme attending. He later presented the major
accomplishments of UPBSFI during the past two years which, he emphasized,
could not have been made possible were it not for the Board of Directors,
the UPBSFI Champions, the partners in vision and mission, and the whole
membership. Among the speakers of the event was Founder Rico Arranz, who dealt on Mutual Assistance Program and focused on the possibility of setting up a fund that will be in tandem with the program being set up in Manila by Orly Pena who is on top of the Beta Sigma Business Development Center. Undersecretary Rolly Reyes gave a revealing, excellent presentation on the changing landscape in the University of the Philippines campuses. The emphasis of his presentation is that for UP Beta Sigma to survive during the next century, we must be able to first understand the current and emerging developments of this cyber world as a starting point in developing a ‘new soul’. This was followed by the 101010 Launching with speakers Rotsen Lawas (who read the message of UPLB Beta Sigma President Leo Balagot regarding the planned activities during the UP LB Beta Sigma Diamond Anniversary, Dutch Aragones (Big Brothers Bounty), and Johnny Regadio (The Betan Heritage Park prepared by Rene de Rueda). Fred Aquino, COMELEC Chairman, explained the Election Rules and pointed out the main changes of this year’s election of the Board of Directors. Among the major changes of this year’s election, he said, is a more global representation as a result of increasing membership from all over the globe following the CBL-dictated 'rule of 8' meaning. He reiterated the need for members to immediately remit their 2009 dues considering that at the time of reporting, only 140 have so far paid their dues. He enjoined everybody to watch for the designated dates such as the last day of payment, nomination period, and the election day itself (July 31, 2009).
UPBSFI President Willie Vergara opens International Conference
Treasurer Edsel Arceo gives excellent Financial Summary Johnny Regadio reports on the Betan Tree Heritage Park
Founder Atty. Rico Arranz talks on Mutual Assistance Program
Rolly Reyes shows how the UP Beta Sigma may position itself amidst the emerging developments in the UP campuses
Rotsen Lawas reads UPLBBS Pres. Leo Balagot's message on 101010 Launching - LB's Golden
UPBSFI Election Chairman Dr. Fred Aquino clarifies the rules after Dutch Aragones' LB Big Brothers Bounty presentation
The air was filled with music,
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To be continued.... Day 2, Part 2
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