U.P. Beta Sigma of
Southern California Foundation, Inc.
The 13th Grand Induction of Officers and Fraternity Ball of the U.P. Beta Sigma of Southern California Foundation, Inc. (UPBSSCFI) was a three-day "Affair to Remember" in September held at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. The weekend started on Saturday, September 4 with a Hospitality Night at The Bea Hive Ballroom with a Western theme. The night was festive, with a live band playing provided by a very generous Anonymous underwriting sponsor. As always, there were dancing and song renditions by our very own Brods Joe Lalas and Kim Montaniel. There was also a book launching of “Critical Times” by Brod Joel Paredes.
Day 0 - September 3, Friday: RP and Toronto Brods arrive early at Hyatt Hotel
Edsel Arceo, Joel Paredes, Kim Cabatit & Aman Carolino ... plus Dante Agulto
Jun Vale, Ed Rivera, Joemari Azarraga, Rolly Reyes & Bernie Bacosa The Agulto Brothers - Dante & Abe DVM, a recent USA resident
A smokeout and enjoying the California night breeze
Day 1 - September 4, Saturday: Hospitality Night at The Bea Hive Dance Center
Ex-dormmates, Ed Cornelia would intro guest speaker Rolly Reyes Nonoy Bautista & Lem Michelena pose with "WANTED" pics
RP Brods: Dante Agulto, Kim Cabatit, Joel Paredes, Kim Montaniel & Rolly Reyes
Ike Araneta, Bobby Manansala (RP), Ago Romero & Dan Galoso Pogs Gaspay, Rolly Aquino & Boy Jaurigue
l-r: UP SoCal GP Edsel Arceo, Pogs Gaspay, Boi Wico Rolly Aquino, Tatang Vergara (kneeling), UP NoCal GP Gerry Abenes, Boy Jaurigue, Ago Romero, Ed Cornelia & Carling Taduinod.
Seated: Ding Cavestany, Joemari Azarraga from Toronto & Cecilio Felix. Standing: Gerry Abenes, Bobby Pascual & Tatang Vergara.
Joel Paredes talks about the resident fraternity and signs copies of his "Critical Times" book
Gabriella Pagador, Sonny's daughter, sure can sing Kim Montaniel surprises everyone with his StevieW "Overjoyed"
Line dancing here we go...
Bottoms up for the GP
Joe Lalas & Babes Ignacio pinch hit with the band Eva Romero jams with the band, too
The Woodland Hills Cowgirls - Mayette & daughter Elanna
The "Lady Marmalade" performers - Cherry, Ivy, Eva & Laureen - delight the audience
Carling & Chit Taguinod Herm San Luis & Siony Villanueva Mitch Arranz & Kim Montaniel
Boi & Mildred Wico Jamesy & Joyce Evangelista Art & Tina Martin
Bobby & Harlean Pascual Ike & Tanya Araneta Ding & Julie Cavestany
Edsel & Mayette Arceo Lem Michelena & Laureen Escobar Ed Cornelia & Cherry Bituin
Whooping it up, yee haa!!
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Enjoying breakfast: Dante Agulto, Laureen Escobar, Iou Valenzuela, Art de Vera (Toronto), Jun Valenzuela, Lem Michelena (Chicago) & Rolly Reyes.
Day 2 - September 5, Sunday: (1) Golf at El Prado GC
Rolly Balingit is the Overall Champion for 3rd straight time
* Low Gross Champion - Orly Ancheta, Jr. *Low Net Champion - Derick Martin. Low Gross Runner-up - Edward Cornelia. Low Net Runner-up - Art Martin.
Day 2 - September 5, Sunday: (2) 13th Induction and Fraternity Ball at Hyatt Hotel
THE AWARDS
Rolly Reyes inducts UP Beta Sigma Southern California Officers 2010-2012 Grand Princep - Edsel Arceo; Vice Grand Princep - Nonoy Bautista, Master of the Rolls - Ago Romero, Guardian of the Coffers - Aman Carolino, Chamberlain - Elmor Villanueva, Herald - Ed Rivera, Wielder of the Sword - Art Martin.
Rolly Reyes envisions "2010: the Year of the U.P. Beta Sigma"
Edsel & Mayette's tango with "in-the-air flips" too quick for point-and-shoot camera
The UP SoCal Officers Special Dance Presentation
Bong & Aileen Beredo RP Brods - Kim Cabatit, Joel Paredes & Dante Agulto
Lem Michelena & Laureen Escobar Pogs & May Gaspay Ding & Julie Cavestany
Edsel & Mayette Arceo Ike & Tanya Araneta Norman & Cherry Bituin
Guests from Toronto - Brods Art de Vera & Joemari Azarraga - with UP NorCal
UP NorCal Ladies
UP NorCal Brods
Betan "All Stars" (LA, SF, Chicago, Manila)
"Les Femmes Fatales"
University of Minnesota-bound Kim Montaniel - a masterful singer and dancer, too!
Swaying to the beat of Bits 'n Pieces, famed RP band of the 60s-70s
Brods at group photo after Reaffirmation Ceremony
At post-Frat Ball snacks, Prez Willie Vergara discusses UPBSFI plans and programs at hospitality suite
Day 3 - September 6, Monday: Send-Off Brunch at Boisseranc Park The Send-Off Brunch at the Boisseranc Park was the culmination of the very successful three-day event. Another Grand Fraternity Ball to go to the books. It was much like watching the remains of the day. My heartfelt thanks to all brods, families, and friends who have privileged us of your presence. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. Cheers!
Clockwise: Ernie Tremor, Rolly Reyes, Kim Montaniel, Kim Cabatit, Ding Cavestany, Mando Enrico & Nol Banzon
Nol Banzon, Eric Punzalan, Ed Cornelia & Ernie Tremor Plus: Norm Bituin & Carling Taguinod
l-r: Linda Lalas, Iou & Jun Valenzuela, Lem Michelena, Laureeen Escobar, Roy Antonio, Herm San Luis, Barbie Abrina, Joe Lalas & Rolly Balingit.
Black Saints, UPD'65: RaoulR, BoiW, ElmorV, JimmydeL, DanG, NormB & DingC.
UP North Ladies: LitaP, LlevaA, HarleanP, MayG & JulieC. Raoul Reyes with Bobby & Harlean Pascual
BobbyM + all DVMs - ArtM, GerryA, RaoulR & MannyB EdselA, KimC, JamesyE, MandoE, MannyB, JunV, JoelP, DanteA & BillyS
More Pics of Brods...
... and Ladies
(May isang naligaw)
Picnic's coming to an end, last minute photo shoots...
Cheers!!
...and see you all
back in Omg! 2012 [*Note: Brods who want to contribute a few more photos, please send to nmbituin@msn.com]
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