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Volume XXXI Issue No. 2 Spring 2005

A Convention to Remember

Two Senatorsh ips awardedMiddletown, NY, April 15-17. Senatorships were awarded to twodeserving individuals who have given more than a decade of serviceto the Junior Chamber movement. The honorees are Lorii Abela,originally from the Manilena chapter (In Manila) and Cristina Ramosoriginally from the Perlas Pasay chapter (also in Manila).

A JCI Senatorship is the highest honor bestowed upon a current orpast member by Junior Chamber International for outstanding serviceto the organization. It provides a unique means for recognizing amembers outstanding achievements, and also confers upon thatindividual a "Life Membership" in Junior Chamber International.

Lori i Abela JCI Senator 64967Nomination for Ms. Lorii Abela was a joint cooperation between twoJaycee chapters - - The Philippine-New York Jaycees and one of oursister chapters, the Manilena Jaycees in the Philippines. It indeedepitomizes the second line of our Jaycee creed that, Brotherhood ofman transcends the sovereignty of nations.

Crist ina Ramos JCI Senator 64968Cristina Ramos, or Cri-Cri as she is fondly known, joined the PerlasPasayJaycees in 1989. In the Philippines, new members are first

inducted as Baby Jaycees until they are able to prove their worth byconducting their first project. Upon the successful completion of theirproject, they become fledged members of the chapter.

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Chapter receives 1st Qtr Awards

Congratulations to the following f or their awards r ecognizingtheir effort s for the First Quarter of 2005.

Project of the Quarter -Whos Your Boss/GMM; Outstanding Vice President Ted Martinez Outstanding Member Jocelyn Bernal Outstanding Region Region South Outstanding District Director Jonathan Kim Outstanding Region Project Belgian Jaycee Visitation Outstanding Region Director Willi Gamboa

Special award for most number of Convention delegates

Convention Highlights By Josie B.

Convention is a fun-filled weekend road trip for members of the chap-ter. Living so down South in the state, we normally have the farthestto travel to the convention site. Conventions can be in Albany,Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Utica, White Plains and LakePlacid.. There are parties, training, and competitions. There is alsothe formal dinner banquet on Saturday evening, and the SundayBoard meeting.

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TambuliOfficial Publication of The Philippine-New York Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees), Inc

Ares Ebreo accepts the Outstanding VP award for IDVP Ted Martinez with pride.RD Willi Gamboa and DD Jonathan Kim are recognized for their efforts in thedistrict and region

Pres Christina Corcuera accepts the Outstanding Project of the Quarter awardwhile Jocelyn Bernal received the Outstanding member for the Quarter

The proud members of the Philippine New York Chapter -Back row: PP/Ambassador George Daco, CDVP Vivian Velasco, PP/SenRollie Balanza, RD/Treas Willi Gamboa, PP/Sen Sergs Estrada, PP/SenRichard Rillera, PP/Sen Jesse Arteche, PP/Governor Krizteen Dulay, VickyChang, and Director Ares Ebreo.Seated: Sen Jean Cua, Sen Lorii Abela, President Christina Corcuera,Sen Cri-Cri Ramos and PP/Sen Jocelyn Bernal

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Volume XXXI Issue No. 2 - Tambuli May 2005

CHAPTER MISSION The Philippine New York Jaycees is an international leadership and personal development organization for young individuals providing training through business programcommunity projects and social interaction CHAPTER VISION The Philippine New York Jaycees cultivates conscientious and responsible leaders, offers imaginative programs that enhances

personal skills, raises global awareness and encourages individuality and uniqueness in cooperative environments. Page 2

Message from the President

Dear Friends,

I can hardly believe that it's already May and a third of the year hasgone by! We certainly have managed to stay busy with projectslike the "Who's Your Boss"GMM, Twinning with the Manilena Jay-

cees, ID College. We even managed to snag some awards at therecent OYNY convention. Our membership is up about 25% YTDand we really could not have been off to a better start.

As I reflect on the months that have passed, I must say that al-ready I have learned some key things about being a leader. Lead-ership does not mean asserting power over others. It means draw-ing power that is within others. It means setting goals and creatingthe path towards it. It means ownership of ones responsibilitiesand making quick decisions based on ones goals... hoping not tostep on too many toes along the way. It means holding out abright torch high enough for others to see, instilling in them a de-sire to follow so that one day, when your own arm tires, another will

be strong enough to lift.

Our Jaycees calendar is pretty full in the months ahead. Member-ship Services area has a social and a GMM, International Affairshas its fundraiser for the P. Burgos elementary school, CommunityDevelopment is busy with Kids Day America, and Individual Devel-opment will attempt to assist those with two left feet with ProjectSumayaw. Friends, as we push into the months ahead, I chal-lenge you to carry your torches higher.Challenge yourself! Imagine a project or a task you didn't think youcould do and then DO IT! Inspire others... maybe even inspireyourself!

Keep up the great work and remember... SERVICE TOHUMANITY IS THE BEST WORK OF LIFE!

In Jaycees Spirit,

Christina Corcuera2005 PresidentPhilippine-New York Jaycees

Lori i Abela JCI Senator 64967 (Continued from page 1)

Ms. Lorii Abela has been a Jaycee for 16 years. She joined the ManilenaJaycees in 1989 and became actively involved in different positions andbecame Chapter President in 1992. She was instrumental in reviving her

chapter in 1997 when it experienced difficulties, resulting in making theManilena Jaycees one of the most outstanding chapters in the Philip-pines. Because of her passion for the Jaycee movement, she stretchedfurther, involving herself with the Philippine Junior Chamber. She was aCandidate for National Vice President in 1997. Sherepresented the country in several conferences throughout Asia and wasselected as a bid book judge during the Asia Pacific Conference in Pat-taya, Thailand. She has also served as resource speaker and has con-ducted several Jaycee trainings. Lorii has received numerous recogni-

tions for her involvement in Philippine Jaycees, which includes MostOutstanding Current Member of Metro South Region in 1991. She leher chapter as Most Outstanding Chapter of Metro South Region in 1

The great thing about being a Jaycee, is wherever you are, you arebound to meet a Jaycee chapter. Lorii took this opportunity during hetravels and found the Philippine-New York Jaycees when she came t

the United States.

The first event that she attended was the White Water rafting in Septeber of 2000. That weekend event, she brought her friends with her wbecame involved in Jaycee activities as well. This is indeed a great eample of sharing your Jaycee experience with others.

Lorii since then has been active in our chapter, and took her first chapofficer position role as Membership Services Vice President in 2002.She brought enthusiasm, creativity, humor, fun and excitement in all she did. Her commitment, contributions and TEAM involvement, madour chapter no. 8 in the nation during mid-year, extending the New YoCity Jaycees, increasing our membership by over 50%, and awardedthe U.S. Jaycees as the Metro East Chapter of the Year in 2002. In ation, she organized our JCI World Congress trip to Las Vegas and wainstrumental in joining together both her home chapter in the PhilippinThe Manilena Jaycees and her home chapter in the U.S., The Philipine-New York Jaycees together, through a twinning agreement durithe JCI Twinning ceremony. Ever since then, the Manilena Jayceeshave been our active sister chapter through this day. Lorii has receivseveral recognitions for her involvement in the membership servicesarea. Her series of monthly membership orientations called Opportuties to Succeed was recognized by the New York State Jaycees as Ostanding Membership Services Project of the Year. In 2003, Lorii wour Individual Development Vice President. As always, she broughtinteresting ID projects and activities with her, and also organized the York State Jaycees Prime Training. She was recognized that year as

Outstanding Individual Development Vice President of the Year.

Cristina Ramos JCI Senator 64968 (continued from page 1)

Senator Cri-Cri was just a member until she was appointed as Commsion for Fellowship in 1992. This was followed by stints as Commissfor Individual Development, Public Relations Officer and Secretary Geral from 1992 through 1995. In 1996 she was elected as ChapterPresident.

Through the years with the Jaycees, she has received numerous awaincluding Outstanding New Jaycee, Outstanding Project Chairman anOutstanding chairperson in charge of the International Cooperation b

tween two JCI LOMs (local chapter). One of her community pro-jects,Kapatid Natin, Akayin Natin (which means Supporting our felow men/women) was cited as the Best Community Development proin Metro level, the National level and earned for her chapter $1000.00prize money during the ASPAC conference in Pattaya, Thailand.

In light of her personal accomplishments, she was recognized in 1996with the Outstanding LOM President in the region presented in MakaPhilippines for the Metro Area and Outstanding LOM President in thePhilippines, presented at the Philippine National Convention in Davao

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City. This is equivalent to the Don Cavalli Award presented in the Stateevel and the Charles Kulp presented in the US Jaycees National level.

In 1997, her efforts were also recognized in the Asia Pacific region whereshe also received the Outstanding LOM President in Area B and heraward was presented in Pattaya, Thailand. The ultimate recognition thatshe received was being judged as the most Outstanding LOM President

of the World. She received her award at the World Congress in Pusan,Korea and is the sole recipient of this honor.Senator Cri-Cri continued serving the Jaycees in the capacity as trainor.She was a Trainor for the Local Officers Training at the ASPAC conven-tion in Thailand and at the World Congress in Hawaii.

By 2002, Senator Cri-Cri found her way to New York City and joined thePhilippine New York chapter. She has served as Presidential Adviser in2002, 2003, and 2005. She was involved in high impact projects for thechapter such as the Receptions for World President Fernando SanchezArias (2004) and World President Bruce Rector (2003), the Chapters40th Anniversary celebration (2003), the NYC Marathon Water Station,the Simbang Gabi (Midnight Mass) community event as the PhilippineCenter, the Culture Fest/International Food Festival, and the Distin-guished Service Awards Banquet. She was also a volunteer at the KidsDay America project and has been a delegate to numerous state conven-tions.

Congratulations to bothSenators Lorii and Cri-Cri.The Philippine New Yorkchapter salutes you bothon an amazing Jayceeourney that has led you toyour accomplishments andthe Philippine New YorkJaycees

Senate Group welcomesyou with open arms.

Convention highlights (from page 1)

Though we were not able to participate in any of the competitions - suchas Write up, Speak up, Jaycee Jeopardy, Debate and First timers pro-gram, we certainly made quite an impression during the Saturday ban-quet.

It is rare that the chapter members come in such a big group to a con-vention dinner but this was certainly one for the books. So as eachmember of the chapter entered the Ballroom in our Filipiniana outfits and

Barong Tagalog, eyes would turn our way. It has been a long time sincethe State Jaycees has seen our chapter in our national dress. And whenall of us finally posed as a group, there was no mistaking who the best-dressed chapter was that evening.

National President Dr. Julie Metzger and JCI Vice President Lori Tomlinwas in attendance The most poignant message that Dr. Julie had for uswas that we should not wait for opportunities to pass us by, we should

seize the moment and do something. Dont wait to reflect on What Ifbut rather Why Not.

After the dinner and presentation of awards, the ladies of the chapterdonned our Mexican hats during the Mexican themed Saturday nightparty. Again, we made quite an impression not only for our hats, but for really enlivening the party. At the impromptu karaoke singing durin

the Saturday night party,the National President Dr.Julie Metzger highlyencouraged members ofour chapter to go for theJaycee Idol competitionscheduled at the Nationalconvention in Boston inSeptember.

A few chapter members also displayed their dancing skills. Can you who these members are?

By 1:00 am, the chapter hosted a surprise party for our honorees. O

trademark hospitality was unmistakable with the drinks (mimosas anyone?), the Filipino chips (corn balls, nachos, and other goodies) and tkaraoke singing. Thank goodness our room was surrounded by Jaycso we did not have a problem with hotel security. By 3:30 pm, PresidChristina thanked all our guests for coming, including JCI VP Lori TomNational President Dr. Julie Metzger.

This truly was an unbelievable convention to be at. I hope you all canjoin us for the next one. The more the attendees, the more fun it shabe. Save the date: July Convention will be in the Albany/Capital Reg

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Thanks to those who made the trip to Middletown:

President Christina Corcuera, Treasurer (and Region Director) - WilliGamboa, Intl Affairs DirectorAres Ebreo, Director - GovernorKrizteenDulay, Director - SenatorJocelyn Bernal, New member (who is rejoin-ng the chapter) Vicky Chang, MemberHector Concepcion, Presiden-tial Adviser - SenatorCristina Ramos, SenatorLorii Abela, Past Presi-

dent-AmbassadorGeorge Daco, Past President-SenatorSerg Estrada,Past President-SenatorRollie Balanza, Past President-SenatorRichardRillera, Past President-SenatorJesse Arteche, SenatorJean Cua andher spouseLito Cua

Special thanks also to Krizteen Dulayfor helping to coordinate our par-ticipation at convention, from the enthusiastic email reminders to theroom assignments and planning and executing the party room for all toenjoy.

What is OYNY?

OYNY Outstanding Young New Yorker program is administered by theNew York State Junior Chamber to honor young high school studentsthroughout the state for their scholastic achievement, school and com-munity activities, leadership capabilities, and interview and public speak-ng abilities. Each student is nominated by a local chapter and is judgedbased on pre-set criteria. The 2005 Outstanding Young New Yorker isLauren Layton and she was sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Jaycees.

She was presented during the dinner banquet and we all had an oppor-tunity to hear her speech on overcoming adversity to reach ones goal.Perhaps the most poignant message that she delivers is that no matterwhat challenges comes to each person, it is how they handle it that ulti-mately results in a positive outcome and attitude. Challenges make peo-ple stronger and more mature and better equipped to a handle lifes littlesurprises.

Her speech was so well received that the National President, Dr. JulieMetzger invited her to be a speaker during the US Jaycees NationalConvention in September to be held in Boston.

We are proud of the talented young people who continually amaze uswith their determination, the accomplishments and their view of the fu-ture. We hope that one day, they will look to the Jaycees as an organiza-tion to contribute their ideas and provide support.

My First JCI Convention- By Vicky Chang

The Middletown Convention wasmy very first Jaycee Convention,and it was a blast. After muchcajoling from members of thePhilippine New York Jaycees, I

decided to attend this yearsconvention. From the car ridethere to the end of the weekend,it was a great experience. Eve-ryone there was so warm andfriendly, and I felt the greatcamaraderie among the New York Chapters. I got to learn more abouthe Jaycees, and the parties were a lot of fun too. My membership ware-activated when I was pinned by JCI VP Lori. It was a great experi-ence. Thanks to everyone for making it a fun weekend.

A look back at the months just pastManaging Our Future. It all began with the Induct ion

.

February 15 - The 2005 Officers and Directors of the Philippine NewYork Jaycees were inducted to their respective offices at the Peking Prestaurant. Christina Corcuera, the 42ndPresident of the chapter, waalso installed as the chief executive of this organization and we have

every confidence that the team will continue the legacy of leadership our chapter has been known for throughout our chapters history.

Around the World in 80 DaysDestination: From Germany to NYC

Third Place winner: Aimee FeltSponsored by The Greater Water-town Jaycees, Second Place

winner- Lindsay Schroeder spon-sored by the Batavia Area Jayceesand 2005 OYNY winner is LaurenLayton sponsored by the SaratogaSprings Jaycees

April 2 - IA DirectorAres Ebreo, IA VPMarho Migrino and DirectorJocelyn Bernal hosts NLegal Counsel Rob Witthauer(2nd from the right) and visiting German Jaycee, Lutz Gerold.(

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Dear Jaycees of New York State!

Once again thank you very much for your kind reception during my visitn New York City on April 2nd. It was very nice for me to meet all of youand I enjoyed it very much to attend your JC Meeting and also the birth-

day party at the Belgium restaurant in Manhattan in the evening.

I hope that all of you are fine and it would be nice to meet you sometimesomewhere again!? When anyone of you will visit Germany in the futurefeel free to contact me. Perhaps we could arrange a meeting then.

I wish you all the best, good health and blessing of God! Take care!

Greetings from Germany! - Lutz Gerold, JC Mnchengladbach (Ger-many)

Next stop : From NYC to MNLPast President Tom Panzone, Keynote Speaker in Manila

In February, Past President Tom Panzone visited the Philippines for thefirst time since childhood. He was there as an Ambassador of Goodwillfor the chapter. During his visit he was invited to be a guest speaker atthe induction ceremony of the Manilena Jaycees. Thanks to the ManilenaJaycees and Manila Jaycees, Tom's visit to the Philippines was a memo-rable one. Special thanks to Manilena Jaycees Immediate Past Presi-dent, Aileen K. Siy and their incoming President Anna Barrios.

Tom was treated to a royal welcome and taken to various points of inter-est throughout Manila and Tagaytay. Aileen and her Chapter showcasedhow Jaycees treat their guests. Tom was thoroughly overwhelmed bytheir kindness and generosity.

During the event, Tom spoke about the Jaycee movement and what itmeant in the U.S. He also expressed his amazement at the commitmentto the Jaycees movement displayed by his newfound friends.

Later on, President Christina Corcuera joined PP Tom Panzone,Manilena PP Aileen Siy and President Anna Barrios in completing aTwinning Agreement with the two chapters. As part of our commitmentto this twinning agreement, the Philippine New York chapter will be con-ducting a chapter fundraiser to support a Toy Library in cooperation withthe Manilena chapter.

More details of that in our Upcoming event section.

President Christina Corcuera renews twinning agrement with Manilena Jaycees

PP Tom Panzone, President Christina Corcuera, Manillena Pres Anna Barrios and PP

Manilena Jaycees Aileen Siy signs the twinning agreement between the Philippine NewYork Jaycees and the Manilena Jaycees.

What is International Cooperation and Twinning

A relationship instituted between two Junior Chamber chapters in diffent countries is usually referred to as "twinning." The motivation to tworiginates from the members in two chapters who wish to establish amutual understanding and friendship. The objective is to exchange pesonal visits, ideas, projects and culture.

With modern communication and transportation systems, distance is longer an obstacle. For this reason, chapter twinning is easier now th

ever before

Twinning usually starts with correspondence between two chapters. Tform of international cooperation does not require regular visits, and tlink lasts for as long as the two chapters wish. One simple exchange information is all that the cooperation requires. These activities enablechapters to make contacts with foreign chapters which may eventualltwin in the future. Twinning can also arise because of:

Friendship between two or more members who lead their chapteto twinning,

A sister city relationship between the two local communities, Economic and trade interests between members of the chapters Similarity of interests and problems can also lead the chapters to

cooperate.

For more information on twinning, seewww.jci.cc.

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ID College State officers provide local training to chap-ter members.April 9 New York State President Suzanne Delaney and NYS IAVPChristine DAndrade graciously lent us their expertise on the Jayceehistory, member orientation and Parliamentary Procedures. DirectorJocelyn Bernal also contributed to the training by presenting the Chair-mans Planning Guide.

During the training, we wereucky enough to have oneenthusiastic participant agree tosign up with the chapter. NYSJCPresident Suzanne Delaneyadministered the Oath ofMembership to new member,John Paul Demafeli, while his

sponsor, PP George Daco andPresident Christina Corcuera looked on. Welcome John Paul Demafeli -our newest member.

Individually speaking.Whos Your Boss GMM was a smashing successMarch 22 Individual Development VP Ted Martinez invited JosephTiglao, a young business owner, as our guest speaker for the first in aseries of Individual Development projects and events.

Joe Tiglao, who was a PNYJC Chapter Director in 1995-1996, recountedhow the Jaycees greatly enhanced his life and his personality so muchthat it is formed a crucial foundation to his lifes accomplishments to date.

He also shared with us how he embarked on opening up a business inaddition to maintaining his full time job.

Here is a recap of the lessons learned:

* Know the difference between an Asset vs Liability (Asset puts money inyour pocket regardless if you work or not, Liability takes money from yourpocket regardless if you work or not)

* Know what is Good Debt vs Bad Debt (Good debt buys Assets, Baddebt buys liabilities)

* Know the difference between Earned income, Passive Income andPortfolio income. Earned income is what you get paid for working at

job, Portfolio income is income from paper assets, i.e. stocks, bonds.Passive income is income from investments that pays you even if you

don't need to be there.

* What quadrant are you in. (E,S,B,I)?Employee, Self-Employed, Big Business Owner, Investor

Employee is working for a company, Self employed is owning your own business where you nee

be there, Business owner is owning your own business where you do

need to be there, Investor is having income from investments (i.e. stocks, bo

real estate) where you don't need to be there.

Most people are employees. A person can be a clerk or a comppresident and be an employee. They receive a regular paycheckThey are dependent on the company for their income. If the company falls into bad times they may be out of work. Employees tento think or say: a) I'm looking for a safe job with good benefits. BWhat will I get paid for overtime? C) How many days of paid vaction do I have? Some employees eventually decide to go out ontheir own and start their own small business. Their cash flow themoves into the second quadrant the S Quadrant

Some rugged individuals are self-employed. Many work for commission or for an hourly fee. The S Quadrant also includes mostsmall business owners: restaurateurs, family businesses, lawyedoctors and many service people really own their own job ratherthan a company. Self-employed people tend to think or say: a) rate is $40 per hour, b) When can I ever really take time off fromcompany? C) If I don't do it will never get done. Most people habeen brought up and trained to get income from the E or S Quadrant. But, there are two other ways. Next is the B Quadrant.

Very fortunate people are business owners. They receive incomfrom a business enterprise that they do not have to work in. They

are reaping the benefit of past labors or happy circumstances.These people tend to think or say: a) What would I like to do today? B) How can I build an even better team? C) How can I bbetter service to others? These people do not have to work. Thecan give themselves a raise at any time from the cash that flowstheir business. There is one more quadrant the I Quadrant.

A few people are investors. They earn their income from moneyinvested in real estate, stocks and bonds. (continued to page 7)

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JAYCEE THOUGHTS

By Millie Sta.Maria-Thomeczek

I remember joining the Manilena Jaycees (ladieschapter) so that I could meet people and embark onactivities outside my professional life in government.

Well, I really did not know what I was getting into butwhen I got into the swing of things in Manilena, it washard to get out. It was a pull difficult to resist.

The Jaycee organizations mission is leadership training. In my Philippineexperience, this training was done not only done through sit-down semi-nars and workshops but through real-life experiences and opportunities.

The Jaycees opened new worlds for me and life was never the sameagain. Now as I reflect on that phase in my life, two thoughts stand out:one, the friendship developed with my co-Manilenas have remained solidall these years so that even until now, years after we have retired fromthe organization, we are still the best of friends. We still immensely enjoyeach others company, and we provide one another a certain supportmechanism that has stood the test of time. Second, our leadership train-ng was done best through social bonding with a heart and working oncommon projects to help the community, and to help ourselves developpersonally and professionally. I finally understood what it meant to gothe extra mile and what wonders it could give.

Our common vision was framed by the Jaycee Creed. I thought it greatthat this Creed was recited at the beginning of anything we did. We be-ieved that faith in God gave meaning to human life and that service tohumanity was the best work of life. Together, my co-Manilenas and Iembarked on multifarious projects to reach common goals. Working onprojects together was an excellent way to bond with one another. Weforgot our own selves so that we could help others; we adopted a poor

community in Paco, Manila and there we spent our Saturday afternoons,helping conduct free health clinics and giving livelihood seminars such asonganiza-making. Through our everyday work and encounters, we gotto know one anothers strengths and weaknesses. We got to share joysand pains. We got to know how the organization really functioned andunderstood how important motivation was in a volunteer-based organiza-tion as the Jaycees. Important was that we liked what we were doingeven if had to toil with our sweat, our tears, our last pesos and cents. Weassumed responsibilities. We bent so that others could lift themselves up.We learned the meaning of real teamwork.

We socialized with all groups, rich and poor; we connected with our co-Jaycees, in the Philippines and abroad. We got to speak a lot in public.

After arguments , irritations and hurts, we partied, did our cook-outs andhad fun. We did that too with other Jaycees. No matter how filled up ourschedules were, we never missed our Sunday masses; I remember howbeautiful it was that we were like one family trouping to the last SundayMass after a Jaycee bowling tournament in the region. Along the way,some of us fell in love with Jaycee male friends, ..or so we thought wewere in love..and ended up with broken hearts.

Now, years after, that Jaycee phase in my life still stirs fond memoriesand feelings of empowerment and energy. For most of us, it was a vgood preparation to meet the hurdles of the life ahead of us.

(Millie S.-Thomeczek was g iven the 1984 Outstanding ChapterPresident award in t he Metro-Manila region; Manilena Jaycees w

given an Outstanding Chapter award in the 1984 Jaycee NationaConvention in Zamboanga City. She is now our Deputy ConsulGeneral in New York.)

Whos Your Boss GMM (Continued from page 6)

Unfortunately, this requires either a great deal of capitol or the asumption of a high degree of risk. Investors tend to think or say: What's my rate of return? b) What are the trends in the market-place? c) Am I taking on too much risk? So, income flows into ylife from one or more of these four quadrants.

Source: http://www.bquadrant.net/quadrants/business-owner.htm

After the presentation, Joe Tiglao challenged the members to move tothe highest quadrant and not only to become an employee for the restheir lives.

Before the evening ended new members of the chapter were officiallyinducted in the chapter. Our newest members are Mabel Arenas, DaIgnacio and Oliver Guarino.

This event was so well attended we had over 26 people, from PastPresidents, new members, current members, and returning memberswas also the first time that the chapter has sponsored the GMM for itsmembers as a means of thanking them for their continued support.2005 started off well and it is hoped that the momentum will carry onthroughout the year as members rediscover the Jaycees and voluntetheir time and efforts with the chapter

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Focusing on our communities living up to our creed Service to Humanity is the best work of li fe.

Visiting the Consul General- Cecilia Rebong

Apri l 12 NYC It is customary for the chapter officers to pay a visit tothe incumbent Consul General to not only to introduce the team andpresent our plans for the year, but also to find out if there are any oppor-tunities for collaborative efforts with the office of the Consul General.

Consul General Cecilia Rebong and Deputy Consul General Millie Sta.Maria Thomazcek were kind enough to welcome us into the PhilippineConsulate New York on 5th Avenue. With its Philippine flag flying majes-tically in the wind, the Philippine Center has been a place for communityevents, and consular events.

The Philippine Consulate General in New York provides services andassistance to Filipino nationals residing in the states of Connecticut,Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, NewYork, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It also promotes Philip-pine Trade, Investment, and Tourism. It is interesting to note that any-time we step foot into the Philippine Center building which houses thePhilippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Mission, we

are also technically on Philippine territory.

During this meeting, the Consul General encouraged the Chapter to sup-port its project Adopt a ClassroomThe "Classsroom Galing saMamamayang Pilipino Abro ad" (CGMA) is a joint project of the Philip-pine Departments of Education (DepEd), Foreign Affairs (DFA), Laborand Employment (DOLE), as well as the Federation of Filipino-ChineseChambers of Commerce and Industry (FFCCCI). It is in support of thebasic education agenda of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This pro-ect aims to build 2,000 classrooms in Philippine public schools, both inelementary and high school, primarily through the generosity of overseasFilipinos, including about 12,000 overseas Filipino community groupsacross the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the United States.

Anyone could be a donor: overseas Filipino associations; foreign em-ployers; local private companies; socio-civic organizations or individuals.A 49-square meter (7m x 7m) classroom costs US$4,000 or about PHp220,000.

The Philippine Consulate General in New York has pinpointed theAutonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) as its beneficiaryarea. The region is poor. Delivery of basic social and education services

have to be strengthened. As of today, ARMM needs to construct abo1,388 classrooms, most of which will have at least 56 and more pupil

Members of the PNYJC Team promised to look into the possibility ofsupporting this project.

Philippine Independence Day celebrationslated for June 5, 2005

The members of the Philippine New York Jaycees have served ourcommunity in various capacities during the celebration of Philippine Independence day. Prior to the big day, many events are held from asearly as December during the year preceding the celebration year. Fthe holiday parties, the Grand Marshall Night, the Diwa ng Kalayaancornoration ball, the Independence Ball and finally, the Grand Parade

Street Fair and Cultural show, each event gives us an opportunity tocontribute and participate in the effort for this most special day of ourancestors.

We have been the marshals of the parade, chairmen of various commtees such as Street Fair, Parade, cultural showWe have prepared tscripts that are read when each marching contingent passes by the reviewing standWe have also served as operations people that ensuthe safely, clean up issues are addressed during Independence Day.

This year is no different. PP Ner Martinez, PP Jocelyn Bernal, CDVPVivian Velasco and Dir Ares Ebreo has taken some role in the prepartion of this years big day by serving in the General Support and Opertions Group.

CDVP Vivian, who co-chairs this committee is requesting for any inteing member of the chapter who would like to assist in an official capacto contact her as soon as possible. There are openings for all the macommittees under her command. She can be reached [email protected]

Back row: COB Catherine Romualdez, Member Darwin Ignacio, POP Serg Estradaand MSVP Jerrick Montanez. Middle row: PP& Dir Jocelyn Bernal, CDVP Vivian

Velasco, PP& Treas Willi Gamboa, IAVP Marho Migrino, MDVP Joe Valdez.Seated: Pres Christina Corcuera, ConGen Cecille Rebong and DCG Millie Sta.Maria Thomeczek.

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Grand Marshall NightAstoria World ManorFriday, May 13, 2005

ndependence Day Parade eventsSunday, June 5, 2005 - Madison AvenueStreet Fair 24th - 26th Street: 10am-6pmIndependence Day Parade Start: 41st St. - 11:45am End: 27th St. - 2:30pmCultural Festival On Stage: North of 23rd St. 2:30pm-5:30pmLeyte Dance TheaterMonday, June 6, 2005FIT - Haft Auditorium

ndependence BallSaturday, June 11, 2005 - 7:00pmGrand Ballroom at theHilton Towers, New York1335 Avenue of the Americas,NY 10019

COMMUNITY MEETINGS(Parade Participants & Vendors, please attend)MAY 27, FRIDAY :: 6:30PMKalayaan Hall - Philippine Consulate556 5th Ave. bet. 45/46th Sts. NYC

May 13 Fundraiser Happy Hour to Benefit a library inthe Philippines

Come and party for a cause. OnMay 13, we will have a fundraiser atthe B1 Drink Club on 139 East 45thStreet, 2ndFloor. Doors Open at 10

PM. Tickets are $15 at the door or$10 in advance. Reserve by May 11to avail of the discounted rates.Contact: Ollie (917) 596-6665, Joe(917) 494-6234 or Marho (646) 541-2060

This project shall benefit the P. Bur-gos Public School in Manila, Philip-

pines. We will be building a Toy library that will be open to all regulastudents as well as students with special needs (physically handicapphearing impaired and visually impaired).So come out and party with us and help a few kids in return.

Project chairperson is Oliver Guarino and Supervising Officer isIAVP Marho Migrino

May 14 Kids Day America

On Saturday, May 14, 2005, communities worldwide will participate the eleventh annual Kids Day America/International, a Health, Sa

and Environmental Awareness Day. The Philippine-NY Junior Chaber of Commerce and Neri Chiropractic will be sponsoring the eventlocally in Woodside from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm at 50-11 Queens B

Essential information on crime prevention, child safety, and environ-mental awareness will be provided. The office will donate special chiID cards to every child who attends, and volunteers will be on hand toprovideFREE fingerprinting, and a local dentist will provide FREE descreenings of all the children.

In addition, there will be a disaster preparedness class given by the RCross as well as a drug awareness program given by the NYPD. TheFDNY is bringing their fire truck and will teach fire safety tips to the chdren as well. This year is an especially exciting year for Kids Day Amica/International, as it is being represented by Jonathan Lipnicki, stsuch films as Jerry Maguire with Tom Cruise, and Stuart Little 1 and 2the new Celebrity Spokesperson! The inclusion of Jonathan Lipnicki sure to bring an unprecedented level of media coverage and attentionthe event, both locally and nationally as well.

Dr. Neri will provideFREE spinal exams and scoliosis screenings, andistribute vital information on disease prevention and specific health isues that affect children. We will also provide free balloons and snaThere will be special give-aways and prize drawings every half-hour! will also gladly accept your generous donations for Little Sisters of ThPoor, which will help to enable them to continue their efforts for helpinthe less fortunate in our community says Dr. Neri. My staff and I inv

all of our friends and neighbors to join us at this unique, fun-filled community awareness event!

Project chairperson is Darwin Ignacio and Supervising OfficeCDVP Vivian Velasco

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Calendar of Events

May 2005 5/4-5/8Area C Conference: Sao Paolo, Brazil 5/10Kids Day America & PIDC Comm. Mtg. 5/13President Christina Corcueras B-day Party/Fundraiser-

Toy Library

5/14Kids Day America 5/23Philippine Independence Day Parade Security Meeting 5/24BOD Meeting 5/26General Membership Meeting (GMM)

June 2005 6/5 Philippine Independence Day Parade 6/11 Philippine Independence Day Ball 6/25BOD meeting & Midyear Evaluation

July 2005 7/9Social: Karaoke 7/12GMM: Speak-Up & Building Futures-Walkathon Fund-

raiser Speaker 7/23-7/24Summer Leadership Conference-Albany area 7/26BOD Meeting

August 2005 8/2Walkathon Comm. Mtg. 8/16GMM: Officer Training Session & Member Orient. 8/23Walkathon Committee Meeting 8/27Dress for Success 8/30BOD Meeting

September 2005 9/3Games Night/Fundraiser 9/17Distinguished Service Award Dinner 9/18Building Futures Walkathon Fundraiser 9/20Soup Kitchen Committee Meeting 9/27BOD Meeting

October 2005

10/4GMM: Elections of Officers 10/9 or 10/29Soup Kitchen in NJ 10/15-10/16NY State Convention 10/25BOD Meeting 10/29Cooking Class

November 2005 11/6NYC Marathon Water Station 11/29BOD Meeting

December 2005 12/10GMM: Presidential Gala & Christmas Party 12/16Simbang Gabi 12/20BOD Meeting

From the NYSJC CalendarJuly 2005

7/9-7/10 Region Swings 7-22-7/24 Summer Leadership Conference Albany area

October 2005 10/1and 10/2 Region Swings 10/14-10/16 Government Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)

and Outstanding New Yorker Banquet

January 2006 1/7 and 1/8 Region Swings 1/20-1/22 Year End Celebration and Outstanding Young

Farmer Convention

From the US Jaycees Calendar

June 11-15 Government Affairs Leadership Seminar (GALS)Washington, DC.

July 29-31 MetNet , New Orleans, Louisiana

September 15-18 USJC National ConventionBoston, MA

From the JCI CalendarMay 4-7 Area C Conference Sao Paolo, Brazil

October 24-29 JCI World Congress, Vienna, Austria

Food for thought:The six most important words: "I admit I made a mistake."The five most important words: "You did a good job."The four most important words: "What is your opinion."The three most important words: "If you please."The two most important words: "Thank you,"The one most important word: "We"The least most important word: "I"

- Author unknown

JayceeSpeak: Developing your JC language skills

OYNY Outstanding New Young New Yorker

OTS Officer Training School

AREA C The JCI region of the world covering North, Central and SAmerica. The Area C has annual conferences. This year it is in SaoPaolo, Brazil.

ID College a series of training classes woven into a half day or whosession. A certificate of accomplishment is presented at the conclusof the classes.

LOM Local Organization Member. This terms usually refers to theindividual chapters that comprise the membership base of this organiz

tion.

NOM National organization member usually refers to the country organization that we belong to. In this case, that is the United States Jior Chamber.

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CHAPTER MISSION The Philippine New York Jaycees is an international leadership and personal development organization for young individuals providing training through businessprograms, community projects and social interaction CHAPTER VISION The Philippine New York Jaycees cultivates conscientious and responsible leaders, offers imaginative programs

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DID YOU KNOW? TheTambuliis a wind instrument made fromthe horn of a water buffalo. This was used during early times to callthe townspeople together to hear important news. The Philippine-New York Jaycees adoptedTambulias its newsletter name 30 yearsago.

Did you also know that JCI Senators are recognized by the UnitedStates State Department as official Goodwill Ambassadors aroundthe world?

Did you know that you can learn more about the Jaycees by check-ing out the following websites:www.jci.cc for Junior Chamber Internationalwww.usjaycees.org for the United States Jayceeswww.newyorkjaycees.org for the New York State Jayceeswww.philnyjaycees.organd our very own chapter website

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Tambuli Staff

Jocelyn BernalEditor

Contributors:Sen. Lorii Abela, Sen. Cristina Ramos, Vicky Chang,

PP Tom Panzone, PP Krizteen Dulay,Deputy Consul General Millie Sta.Maria-Thomeczek,

Pres. Christina Corcuera and Mabel Arenas.

If you are interested in submitting articles for the Tambuli,please send them to [email protected]

The deadline for the next issue is June 15, 2005

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