U.P. Beta Sigma Fraternity SoCal holds 14th Grand Fraternity Ball

by GP Aman Carolino

[Photos by Rolly Reyes and Willie Vergara}

 

 

The University of the Philippines Beta Sigma Fraternity of Southern California (UPBSF SoCal) held its induction and fundraising ball at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Valencia during a three-day event over the Labor Day weekend, September 1-3, 2012.

 

To kick off the festivities, a Hospitality Night was held at the Santa Clarita residence of former GP Sonny Pagador on September 1, Saturday, to welcome guests from all over the United States, Canada and the Philippines. The evening fittingly commenced with a celebration of a solemn mass before dinner and fellowship. Music was provided by the Band of Brothers, musicians composed of members of the U.P. Beta Sigma Fraternity of  Northern California. Music and dancing lasted until midnight. Few weeks before the Hospitality Night, Brod Gerry Abenes ‘promised’ that it will be ‘ONE ROCKIN EVENING’ – sure enough, it was one of the very best Hospitality Nights ever! The affair was well attended, with the UP North Brods responsible for the most number of attendees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 5th Brod Dal Cruz Memorial Golf Tourney commenced at 9:00am, Sunday and was held at the Knollwood Country Club in Northridge. Trophies and cash prices were awarded to the lucky winners. This year’s overall champion is Brod Boy Jaurigue. Cheers to Brod Boy! The golf tourney was a complete success -  thanks to the two very able  and hardworking golf committee co-chairs: Brod Art Martin and Brod Roy Antonio. Great job, brothers!

 

 

[Golf photos by M. Sumiller}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 14th Induction of Officers and dinner dance was held Sunday, September 2, 2012, at the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel (Valencia). This year’s set of officer was led by Grand Princep Aman Carolino with Ed Rivera as Vice Grand Princep. The roster included: Jamsey Evangelista, Master of the Rolls;  Edsel Arceo, Guardian of the Coffers; Jun Valenzuela, Chamberlain;  Roy Antonio, Herald and Art Martin, Wielder of the Sword.

 

The UP South was honored once again with the presence of Brod Usec Beloved Rolly Reyes (UPD ‘66), who is the current Vice-President of the UP Beta Sigma Alumni Association (Mother Chapter).

 

 

                         Roy Antonio emcees program                                            Siony Villanueva sings Philippine national anthem

 

 

                     Pastor Rod Reyes delivers invocation                                              Edsel Arceo introduces guest speaker

 

Journalist and author Joel Paredes gives inspirational speech

 

Philippine journalist and author Brod Joel Paredes was the guest of honor/speaker and inducting officer. Brod Joel’s experience in journalism and publishing spans over three decades being a scion of  veteran newspaperman, Amante Paredes.   He remains active in the U.P. Beta Sigma Alumni Association (Mother Chapter), as well as the National Assembly as a member of the board of directors and is also considered the ‘ninong’ of the UP Diliman residents. 

 

In his inspirational message, Joel Paredes extolled the member of the fraternity to continue “the spirit of brotherhood in its new home in America.” He also urged the fraternity to expand its outreach programs in the Philippines. 

 

UP Beta Sigma Southern California Officers 2012-2014

  Grand Princep Aman Carolino
  Vice Grand Princep Ed Rivera
  Master of the Rolls Jamsey Evangelista
  Guardian of the Coffers Edsel Arceo
  Chamberlain  Jun Valenzuela
  Wielder of the Sword Art Martin
  Herald Roy Antonio

 

Former Grand Princeps pass the gavel and congratulate GP Aman

 

GP Aman and Beth

 

  

                                  Gerry and Lleva                                                                             Ike and Tanya

 

  

                                    Nonoy and Ivy                                                                              Bong and Aileen

 

 

BoyJ proudly shows "Overall Champion" trophy to RollyB, while RollyR and Noli hatch another Boracay-like escapade?

 

 

 

 

 

  

                                      Ding and Julie                                                                             Ed and Evelyn

 

  

                                   Kiko and Pepet                                                                               Mando and Rexie

 

UP North's "A Band of Brothers" receives plaque of appreciation

 

 

 

 

 

  

                                   Jamsey and Joyce                                                                            Pogs and May

 

  

                                      Art and Tina                                                                                Frank and Tess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

                                  Noli and Tessie                                                                               Bobby and Harlean

 

 

                                      Eric and Lita                                                                              Ismael and Jenny                                  

 

 

 

UPD '65 "Black Saints"  

 

UPD '66 "Spirit of '66"

 

  

                                      Ed and Zeny                                                                               Gene and Genny

 

  

                                 Carling and Chit                                                                            Luigi and Kimberly

 

 

 

  

                                    Elmor and Siony                                                                            Dave and Mercy

 

  

                              Daddy and Mommy Pagador                                                           Sonny, Edith and Gabby

 

  

                                    Boi and Mildred                                               Louie and Babes (Uhmm... Really brods?? Just kidding! )

 

 

 

 

  

                                           Edsel and Mayette                                                                   Norman and Cherry

 

   

                                                   Vee and Ruby                                                                Roy and Dinah

 

    

                                                  Lem and Laureen                                                 Jun and Iou

 

 

 

 

In response, the newly-installed Grand Princep paraphrased founder Rico Arranz who once said: ”If we do good for the fraternity -  it should not be with the expectation of any reward, or considerations of fame or personal glory.”

 

GP Aman ended his acceptance speech by saying, “My dear brothers, we do good for the fraternity - simply because it is the right thing to do!”

 

Everybody had fun, dancing to the great music of the Bits N’ Pieces Band.

 

A send-off brunch was held at the Pagador residence the following day.     

        

The three-day event was an overwhelming success due to the total team-effort of all the UP SoCal brods and all the lovely Lady Aux.

 

Mabuhay ang U.P. Beta Sigma!

 

Cheers!  Cheers!  Cheers!

 

 

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