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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
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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