Hello everyone:
Our yearbook is online at: http://upcm89.wordpress.com/upcm89-yearbook/
I am resending the report on the Class meeting etc. in case anyone missed it. BTW, if you don’t sign up for a committee by Christmas 2011, one will be assigned to you. You can sign up by emailing me (don’t reply to this email or the entire class list will get it). Since I haven’t had any feedback, we also assume everyone is OK with the PhP 50,000 donation for Philippine class members.
A question came up as to whether the Family day could be scheduled on a weekend instead of a weekday so more Philippine class members can attend. I don’t know if UPCM/ UPMAS will agree to changing the schedule of activities at the college, but we could decide as a class if we want to have our family day on the weekend before the ball/ homecoming instead.
Mabuhay!
Dear Classmates,
Thanks to all who attended the class meeting at Cafe Breton last Sept. 9 and everyone who texted and emailed their interest. Tonnette, Corinne, Malou M., Eva, Millie, Chee, Pam, Annette, Litos, Cesar and myself were present. The following topics were discussed:
1. Philippine Class Fundraising:
It was agreed that since we can’t organize any class fundraising events (concerts, raffles, etc.), the best way to raise funds is via individual contribution, similar to what we are doing in the U.S. Considering that the Philippine/ International contributions are not tax-deductible, the amount agreed upon was PhP 50,000/ classmate. (It should be stressed that this is a voluntary contribution and this is the suggested amount. It is up to the individual class member to determine how much they will ultimately give. Also, you do not have to come up with the entire amount on your own, you can do individual/ small group fundraising efforts (cake sale, raffle, etc.) or email/ Facebook campaign (donate your birthday/ anniversary – see below), bahala na kayo.
Carissa and Myrna will be sending out an email with details on how to make donations via bank transfer.
* Donate Your Birthday Email/ Facebook Fundraising:
Many people raise funds for a cause (Leukemia/ Lymphoma, Cancer, etc.) by sending email/ Facebook letters to their friends and family asking that for their birthday or anniversary/ holiday, they make donations to a cause they support. You can email a fundraising letter to your social network and any funds donated will be credited to you. (for sample fundraising letter, see: Martin’s Birthday wish
If you want to do this, let me know and I will help you create a letter/ email.
2. Committees for Homecoming:
We want everyone to participate, so everyone has to sign up for a committee. In the Philippines, committees have been organized by activities and the homecoming schedule.
The schedule of activities for our Homecoming celebration in 2014 is as follows with associated committees and committee members so far:
Dec. 17-18 (Family Day- Family oriented outing and activities): Cesar, Litos, Annette
Dec. 19 (Scientific Meeting): Anabel, Celine, Dennis (?)
Dec. 20 (Mass, Parade, UPCM Program): Eva
Dec. 21 (Ball/ Venue/Program/ Presentation): Socouer, Beng, Corinne, Malou M.
Other Committees:
Souvenir Programme- Ruben (?)
Finance- Carissa, Myrna
UPCM89 Book/ Movie- Malu DA, Chee, Pam
U.S. Classmates: SAVE the Date- July 4-8, 2012 UPMASA Grand Convention New York, NY
The committees in the U.S. are divided into:
Finance- Len
Communications- Amy, Jun, Malu DA
Book/ Movie- Malu DA
Presentation for U.S. UPMASA meeting – Jun
Classmates in the U.S. can also work with Philippine committees as long as they coordinate with the members in the Philippines.
3. Animal Lab Project Update:
Dr. Balgos has requested PhP 500,000 to begin construction on the Animal Lab.We have requested a formal letter from the College detailing proposal/ budget and assuring us of accounting, updates, receipts, and updates on utilization of the lab once completed.
We are therefore asking you to please make your contribution early, or at least part of it earlier so we can accommodate their request.
4. UPCM89 book: 25Tanong/ 25Taon (the UPCM89 Questionnaire)
As part of our Anniversary celebration, we are also planning a photo/ coffee tablebook, with your answers to our version of the Vanity Fair/ American Express questionnaire (see attached) and your pictures. The book will be literally a snapshot of the class members at this time. More info will be forthcoming.
5. UPCM89 film: Untitled
We are also planning a short film/ documentary (part travel show ala “No Reservations” ( on life as a UPCM med student) meets “Doctors’ Diaries” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/doctors-diaries.html) More info to follow. If anyone knows any camera people, editors, directors, producers (preferably in the Philippines), please let me know.
6. 1989 Yearbook- I had it scanned in Manila and will be soon posting it on our blog. Question: Does anyone object to their pictures being posted? If so, please email me so I won’t post your graduation picture.
That’s it for now, if I forgot anything, I’ll send it in a future email.
