SVCF-UPLB Alumni Association General Assembly

by Elaine Marasigan

SVCF-UPLB Alumni Association is now conducting a General Assembly for their members to have an avenue for fellowship with fellow alumni and students. It is where alumni of older batches meet the younger batches, aside from other activities of the Alumni Association like prayer fellowship, it is also where students get to know more about their Ate’s and Kuya’s in the ministry. Another purpose of the GA is not only to inform the members of association’s status, accomplishment reports, and other matters on paper but also to present the information personally in which everyone can give their insights, reactions, suggestions, praises, and other immediate concerns.

The first GA was held last May 1, 2009, 1pm onwards at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church of Muntinlupa (JGSCM). Students, fresh graduates, BOT members, new and older members of the Alumni Association are those who are present in the event. Also present is Ging Marabella, SVCF-UPLB visiting staff, fresh from Kawayan Camp.

Accomplishment Report

First part was the run through of what the association has been doing for the past year these includes our SEC Registration, financial reports, and updates from SVCF-UPLB students’ ministry.

Local and International Giving

We have been very blessed for having members who pledge consistently and faithfully. The givings are enough to sustain every association’s activity and other expenses. We are greatly challenged by the faithfulness of the alumni who lives abroad wherein the big percent of givings are coming from.

Camps

April and May are month of camps, we are able to financially support our students in joining LCDC, Kawayan Camp, ECHO and other camps. Not only the association support the students financially as some of our alumni individually joined the students in these camps as co-campers and as co-counselors. It is very good to know that the students which are products of these camps are more enthusiastic and passionate in serving our Lord through the SVCF Ministry.

Graduate Team

During GA, Omar Ofracio, who graduated this April 09, former SVCF-UPLB President, expressed his desire to be a full time GT of SVCF-UPLB for one year. It is such a blessing to us knowing that he wants to serve the ministry and the students in LB. In line to that, the association is sending him to the Graduate Team Conference in Boracay.

New BOT Members

Another part of the recently held GA is the election of New Board of Trustees Members for the 3-year term has already lapsed.  We are proud to announce the newly elected BOT members who will be sitting for the next three years, they are: Dan Michael Sadia (Chairman), Em Perez (Vice-Chairman), Elaine Marasigan (Secretary), Kit Betia (Treasurer), Teddy Presnedi (Board Member), Omar Ofracio (Board Member),and Karis del Castillo (Board Member).

The Lord is truly faithful in this ministry, and it is our to pleasure to share with you how the Lord is moving in each and everyone of us. Indeed, this is another moment of God’s amazing work. To God be all the glory!!!