Lunch Gathering For Former LSGH Principal

My apologies for the last-minute posting since I was out until late last night. Former DLSAANC director Joey Santos is extending his invitation for the reception he is hosting for former Brother and LSGH Principal Pepot Sit per below:

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Seeking New Business Mentorship and Direction

Greetings fellow Lasallians!

My name is Terence Ty, new to DLS-NorCal, graduate of DLSU-Taft ID 94, BSC-BMG. I'm reaching out seeking help from any one or more Alumni who can lend me a hand with mentorship for a new business concept which I raised seed money and have been doing due diligence for the past two years. I've reached out to some angel forums in the Bay Area but have not been getting the traction I would hope for. I've exhausted all the assistance that the Small Business Administration's SCORE Counselors of America can provide and I have quit my job last May to give everything I’ve got to get this project implemented. Under the circumstances, I'm close to contemplating defeat, but before I do I would like an opportunity for trusted Alumni for some direction. Thank you and God Bless! Animo La Salle!

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Reminder: Nov. 2 (Sunday) General Assembly

Greetings Northern California LaSallians!

We would like to remind everyone that the General Assembly of the De la Salle Alumni Association of Northern California will be held this Sunday, November 2, 2008 6pm at the Newark Buffet, 35201 W. Newark Blvd., Newark, Ca 94560 Tel. (510) 818-1136.

The main purpose of the General Assembly is to elect nine members to the DLSAANC Board of Directors for the next two year term. In addition to the election, the program will include the President's report and the Treasurer's report. We will also present the music video of Gary Valenciano performing the theme song of the 2011 Christian Brothers Centennial.

The buffet dinner is compliments of DLSAANC. Come and join us!

DLSAANC Board of Directors

Gathering With Br. Gus

Dear Lasallians of Northern California,

The alumni gathering will proceed as scheduled on October 19, 2008, Sunday at 5pm. If you can attend, a favor of your reply is requested by Oct 17 so we can anticipate the turnout and make the necessary preparations. Thank you to those who have already replied.

Brother Gus Boquer, FSC, President of DLSU - Dasmarinas and DLS - Health Science Campus, with Brother Ricky Laguda, FSC, President of DLS - Araneta University and DLS Jaime Hilario Integrated School in Bagac will give a CD video presentation on One La Salle 2011 Centennial Scholarship Fund and for Bahay Pag-Asa - Dasmarinas.

Animo La Salle!

On behalf of the DLSAANC Board

Looking for Wenceslao Magbag

My cousin-in-law is trying to get hold of Wenceslao Magbag Jr., a Lasallian who lives in the US. He might be a DLS 67 graduate. If you know him, can you please forward the contact information to me so I can hook him up with his cousin. Thanks.

Nov. 2 General Assembly

Greetings to all Northern California La Sallians:

You are cordially invited to attend the general assembly of members of the De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California. The general assembly will be held at 6pm on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the Newark Buffet 35201 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA (next to Goldilock's).

The primary purpose of the assembly is to elect the incoming officers of DLSAANC for 2009 - 2010. As provided in the Association's by-laws, only members registered in the current year may vote; however, everyone else is invited to register for 2009 and join us in the yearly schedule of activities such as golf, picnics, retreats, dinner dances, etc. We have fun and along the way, we also manage to raise funds for charitable causes in the Philippines.

ANIMO LASALLE!

DLSAANC Board of Directors

Final 2008 Tournament - Franklin Canyon

Hello Everyone,

The final DLS Greens tournament is as follows:

Fee: members-$70; guests-$80 (green fee, cart, range balls

Please make your checks payable to Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

The following is a list of probable players. If you want to add or delete your name, please let know.

21. Tony Garmendia

Let us all congratulate ourselves for another successful season. See you at Franklin Canyon.

Orly Mayor

Oct. 19 Meeting

Bro Gus Boquer has proposed to hold an Alumni meeting on October 19, 2008. Unfortunately Tom will be out of town and has asked Matt, Orly and I to arrange it. I have offered to hold the meeting at our home and has communicated it with Bro Gus. The gathering time is 5pm.

Bro Gus is planning to have a CD visual presentation on the One La Salle 2011 Centennial Scholarship Fund, and updates on Bahay PagAsa Dasmarinas with other related information.

Any DLS alumnus/alumna is invited. Please rsvp so we can determine the # of attendees. If necessary, we will secure another meeting venue.

Art

DLSAANC v DLSAASC

To my fellow Norcal Lasallians.

We have been challenged by DLSAASC. They are bringing 20-25 golfers to support our Fil-Am golf tournament. Of these, about 6 are really low handicappers. I have played with 2 of them in the past and these two, Ali Yniguez and Benjie Sumulong are legitimate 1 handicappers.

Anyway, they are asking for a North vs. South either for bragging rights or we could put a little wager in it. All in all, it will be for the competition and the fun of playing golf with our Southern Cal Lasallians.

In order to organize this properly, and decide on a format, we need to know as early as possible, how many of you will be playing at the Fil-Am. I am hoping that all of you will make an effort to play. Please email Orly Mayor, Art Dancel, Arnold Mercado, Matt Hizon and/or myself. Hope you can all come and show your support for DLS Greens and DLSAANC.

Thanks,

Tom

Congrats: Jojo, Matt, Enrique and Mandy!

I just wanted you all to know that the team of Espiritu, Hizon, Olives, and Reyes, represented DLS Greens very well at last week-end's NCGA Associate Club championship held at Spyglass and Poppy Hills. They finished a very respectable 7th, only 5 strokes off the pace set by the leaders. They were certainly in the mix and a slightly better score on day 1 could have had them in the leader's spot. They did rally with 20 under on the final day.

Congratulations to the team!!!! Maybe next year!

Next stop: Fil-Am Championship @ Deer Ridge

Hello Everyone,

The next DLS Greens tournament is as follows:

Fee: $125 (includes green fee, cart, dinner, chance to win prizes)

As in the past, the September event is also the Fil-Am Tournament sponsored by DLSAANC to raise funds to help poor children in the Philippines. The tournament is open to everyone, so invite your friends to play with you in beautiful Deer Ridge! We are also asking your help in soliciting hole sponsors for the event. I have attached copies of the registration and solicitation forms for your use.

We are now starting to form the roster of players, so please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to play in the tournament (we hope you can) and give us the names of your guests as well.

Please make your checks payable to DLSAANC and send it to: Matt Hizon 949 Coventry Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 or Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Thank you very much and see you all at Deer Ridge!

Hooray For Us!

Greenies!

So glad many of you were able to attend the annual bar-b-cue at Saint Mary's yesterday! The weather was terrific, the food masarap, and the company superb! Thanks to all who pitched in and thanks for coming to Saint Mary's College of California this year! Any of you are most welcome at any time to come and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of our campus!

God's blessings upon all of you and your families and loved ones.

Brother Dominic (aka Brother Aquinas)

Bulletin for Sunday's Picnic

Hi All!

Thanks to the assistance of St. Mary's College resident Br. Aquinas aka Dominic Berardelli, FSC, we have the green light shining for Sunday's picnic:

1. Br. Dom has graciously arranged for signs (with green balloons) that will be set-up to direct alumni to our picnic area (Justin-Mitty Grove) on Sunday. The guards at the main gate nevertheless have been instructed to give you directions to the picnic area.

2. Br. Dom recommends that alumni who will be attending the Sunday mass to park their vehicles at the picnic area and walk to the chapel. BTW, the mass is actually sponsored by another alumni group (Notre Dame) that is having its picnic also on the same day. That group has graciously allowed us to "piggyback" on their observance of the mass. I call on all green-blooded Lasallians/La Sallites/La Sallistas not only to attend the mass but have their rosaries on their pockets like we were taught to as well!

As of 9PM today, there are close to 70 who have RSVP'd to me for Sunday's event. This includes out-of-town guests and mentors like Mrs. Nelia Ruiz, Br. Brenden Madden, FSC, and, of course, Br. Dom. Knowing the Filipino's penchant for last minute decisions, I expect a lot more. I have noted Tom's emails today to his Lasallian egroups and expect to get additional RSVPs. Remember, I am making a list and checking it twice! ;) Those who are not on my list will be relegated to the end of the buffet line!! That said, I will be out of town (again) tomorrow but can be reached via cell phone 925.683.7717. I can also check my phone for emails. I am willing to do last-minute preparation for those who have not RSVP'd yet, including those who earlier contacted me but were unsure if they were attending. Last, may I remind those coming with 3 or more to bring a little extra food and/or drinks to share with our community!

To get to Saint Mary's from San Francisco, cross the Bay Bridge (Highway 80) and take Highway 580 to Highway 24 towards Walnut Creek/Concord. Once through the Caldecott Tunnel, use the Orinda/Moraga exit. From the exit, turn right onto Moraga Way and drive for five miles into the town of Moraga. Once in Moraga, turn left at Moraga Road and proceed to the next light, which is Saint Mary's Road, and take a right. The campus is one mile on the right-hand side.

From the South Bay and San Jose areas, take Highway 680 North to Highway 24 West towards Oakland. Take the Central Lafayette exit, circle under the freeway, and turn right on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Turn left at the first stoplight, Moraga Road, and then a left again at Saint Mary's Road (the third stoplight). The campus is four and a half miles on the left-hand side.

From the Sacramento Area, take Highway 80 West to Highway 680 South and cross the Benicia Bridge. Proceed on 680 to Highway 24 West towards Oakland. Take the Central Lafayette exit, circle under the freeway, and turn right on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Turn left at the first stoplight, Moraga Road, and then a left again at Saint Mary's Road (the third stoplight). The campus is four and a half miles on the left-hand side.

See you Sunday!

Last Call: Aug. 17 Picnic RSVP

Hi guys!

Last call for the picnic RSVP! As earlier announced, it will be on SUNDAY Aug. 17 at St. Mary's College in Moraga (see earlier posting in the Corkboard). The day will begin with an 11AM mass at the St. Mary's chapel and the picnic will start immediately thereafter at the nearby Justin-Mitty park.

I am pleased to announce that four of our former mentors will be joining the picnic. They are former principals Br. Aquinas aka Dominic Berardelli, and Br. Armand Garcia, FSC. Br. Brendan Madden, FSC, who served many years in the Philippines, will be with us, too. Last but not least, popular Pilipino teacher Mrs. Nelia Ruiz will be attending!!

Thank You, Rey Reyes!

Hi Rey,

We are happy to inform you that we received the contribution check from the Wells Fargo Bank Community Support Campaign, representing the pledge you made during the annual Giving Campaign. Thank you very much for designating your pledge to DLSAANC, where it will be used to support worthwhile charities in the Philippines such as Bahay Pag-asa in Bacolod, the Rabisa Scholarship Fund in Lipa, and the De La Salle Science Foundation in Manila.

To all Northern California La Sallians:

We wish to encourage everyone to keep DLSAANC in mind when you have the opportunity to self-direct your charitable contributions and company matching funds. DLSAANC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is qualified to receive both private and corporate donations. Donations may be sent to: DLSAANC 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577. Our Tax ID Number is 20-1286222.

See you all at the DLSAANC picnic on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at St. Mary's in Moraga.

In One La Salle,

DLSAANC Board of Directors

4th FILAM AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Dear La Salle Community,

The De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California (DLSAANC) hosts the 4th Annual Filipino-American Amateur Golf Championship on September 27, 2008 at Deer Ridge Golf Course in Brentwood, California. Proceeds, donations and sponsorships received for this golf event will benefit charity projects in the Philippines such as Bro. Stephen Rabisa Fund (Lipa City), a scholarship fund for deserving students from underprivileged families, and Bahay Pagasa (Bacolod City), a wholistic rehabilitation center of errant juveniles in conflict with the law so they can rejoin society as productive citizens with dignity and a hope for a better future.

Kindly extend the invitation to your friends and neighbors so we can fill the 72 slots allotted. Tournament fee is $125 which includes green fee, cart and dinner. In addition to trophies, prizes include a round trip airline ticket to Manila, Philippines, and $20,000 cash grand prize for hole-in-one competition. We are also seeking for sponsors whose contributions can make a difference in the success of this event. Attached are benefits to the sponsors for their support. Non-cash donations are also welcomed for raffle prizes. Please let us know if you have a prospective sponsor and we will send them a letter. The flyer, player registration and Sponsor Benefits attachments have been sent out to the DLS-NorCal@googlegroups.com email listing. If you are not in the listing, let me know and I will forward them.

As One La Salle, we can make this major fund-raising event a success for the benefit of charity in the Philippines.

Animo!

FIL-AM Golf Committee

Summer Picnic on August 17

Hi All!

I am pleased to announce that our annual picnic will be held next month on Sunday August 17 at the St. Mary's College in Moraga. Br. Dominic Berardelli, FSC, aka Br. Aquinas will host us in his home campus. We have also invited Br. Fidelis (John O'Neil) and Br. Armand Garcia, FSC and hope they can drive all the way from their Mont La Salle residence.

The day's activities will start with the 11AM mass at the college chapel. The picnic will commence immediately after the mass a couple of hundred yards away at the Justin-Mitty Park. We actually request our alumni and friends to park at the picnic area before proceeding to the chapel since the front parking lot will be quite a distance away from the Justin-Mitty Park. The picnic area can be accessed by turning right at the entrance of the SMC campus and following the winding road. We will be putting signs to help you get there; you can also ask the guard at the entrance for directions.

Thanks

Maraming salamat for all of your prayers. I'mm doing a lot walking now and even some dance steps, chipping and putting. Kaya, advise to all: eat correctly and have regular medical checkups and when you start having chest pains regularly.

Again, my sincerest thanks. Friends like you that make growing old much better.

Update 2 on Manny Noguera

I have great pleasure on informing you that he has completed the successful surgery. He is responding greatly to the medication and his heart is even stronger than before. We appreciate all the blessings and thoughtful words; it means the world to us. I do however have bad news on regards to visitors. Right now, the ICU is only accepting immediate family to visit. However, beginning Monday, anyone will be allowed to visit. The visiting hours are from 12:30pm-8:30 pm, at Seton Hospital. The room number and other critical information will be posted as soon as Nogy gets settled in. If anything changes, I will make sure to inform you all. If there are other questions, feel free to email them to me. Thanks again for all the blessings!

--Hazel, daughter

Update on Manny Noguera

Per Monet, Manny's son, the operation was successful. Nogy had a dual by-pass and is currently resting comfortably at the Cardiac Care Unit. He should be awake by early tomorrow morning; not sure if visitors would be allowed. I will give an update again tomorrow. Please continue your prayers for his speedy recovery. Thank you!

June 29 Bowling Tournament

Hi Guys!

We don't only golf, we bowl, too! And this one is better since it is free! Come join us on Sunday June 29 8:30AM for our bowling tournament at the Del Mateo Bowl located at 4330 Olympic Ave., San Mateo CA 94403.

Prayers For Manny Noguera

prayers for successful operation of Manny Noguera on Friday morning (PST), he will undergo a bypass operation, not sure how many.....Please avoid any phone calls directly to him per his family's request.....more details to be announced at a proper time.....thanks, fr2.

Kundirana Concert Tomorrow

Hi Guys!

Seems I forgot some important details from my last posting. They are:

A Special Concert for a Cause

Kundirana 2008 Concert

To my fellow Lasallians and friends,

Although this year, the Kundirana concert is being promoted by a group other than the DLSAANC, the noble cause that the Kundirana music ministry serves is still the same. Proceeds from the concert will go to Bahay Pagasa. In the Philippines, due to budget constraints, juveniles, some aged as low as 12 years old, who commit crime, many of them, non-violent and poverty related, are put in adult jails while awaiting trial. Just try to imagine a 12 year old who got caught stealing a cell phone so he could sell it to buy rice for his starving family, put in jail next to a hardened murderer or rapist. Your $20 will buy you a nice concert by pretty good high school singers, but more importantly, your $20 will buy that 12 year old a chance to become a productive citizen of the world. Not only will you have a good time, you will also feel good about helping. Guaranteed!

Please come to the concert, or if you can't come, I hope you will consider donating any amount to help. If you want tickets, please give me a call at 650-892-3312 or just come to the concert venue and get tickets there. Otherwise, you can mail your donation to me at Tom Consunji, 235 Surfbird Isle, Foster City, CA 94404. Please make your check payable to DLSAANC and put Kundirana on the memo portion.

Thank you in advance. It is your generosity that gives the marginalized youth in the Philippines a chance.

Tom

Subject: Kundirana 2008 Concert

God Bless You.

As We Grieve For Gjay de la Rosa and Family

To all fellow Lasallians,

We are all numbed by the sad and tragic news about the horrible accident in Pasadena a few days ago. Why does this happen to a very young child who had just arrived in the US and just enjoying their first morning in California? Why does it happen to an unsuspecting father and child who were just merrily strolling, holding hands, and enjoying a walk on the sidewalks of Old Pasadena? Why does it happen to a young child who is practically sinless at his age? Why? Why? Why? We can only ask this question, over and over again, and not get any answer nor justification. It is most difficult to explain why things like this happen. From the olden times, philosophers, elders, and wise men tried to come up with explanations but none could. The Book of Ecclesiastes is the closest that can "explain" something like this. Here is an excerpt from that Book. Hopefully, it can heal our anger, our brokeness, our sadness.

(excerpted from Book of Ecclesiastes)

A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

BSC 1959 Taft Ave.

Looking for my batchmates

Hello,

I am from LSGH Batch 82 and I am trying to look for any of my batchmates who are also members of DLSAANC. Please contact me. Thanks!

LSGH Batch ‘82

Let Us Pray

Dear LaSallians,

Let us all come together in the stillness of our hearts as we say a prayer.

Heavenly Father, we humbly commend to you GJay DelaRosa whom you have called out of this mortal life. Receive him into your kingdom where there is no more suffering and pain but only peace and joy forever. We pray that he may be able to glorify you with the life that he lived. We also pray for the healing of all unhappy feelings GJay's death now leaves particularly in the hearts of his family and all those whom he touched in his lifetime. Give them comfort and peace in this time of sorrow and sadness. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let your perpetual light shine upon him.

Gjay de la Rosa +

Fellow Lasallians,

I just received an email informing that LSGH Grade 2 student old Gjay de la Rosa (7 years old) passed away yesterday at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. Please offer up your prayers for the family.

For those who are interested in what happened, below is an email from Ali Yniguez who is a nurse at Huntington.

Tom

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Need Kundirana Host Families

Fellow La Sallians,

The Kundirana, a music ministry from La Salle Green Hills, comes to the US on a concert tour every year to raise money principally for Bahay Pag-Asa, an alternative to jail for juvenile delinquents. The first facility started in Bacolod and another one is being put up in Cavite to serve the Metro Manila area.

DLSAANC has sponsored Kundirana in the past and this has allowed us to raise funds in support of our charities in the Philippines. While the current board decided not to sponsor the concert this year, we have nevertheless committed to support the concert both in terms of logistics as well as encouraging our La Sallians to go and watch the concert.

The Kundirana will be here from May 1 to 5 and the concert will be at the St. Matthews auditorium on May 3rd. I will send you more details later. For now, I am asking for some volunteers who are willing to host two of these Kundirana kids from the evening of May 1st to May 5th, when they depart via PAL to go back to the Philippines. The hosting involves some driving around for these kids as they make a trip to St. Mary's and other sightseeing tours. If you are willing and able to host the kids but can not commit to all the driving, that's ok too, as other arrangements can be made.

Could you please email me if you would like to host two of the Kundirana singers? It would be a nice way to give back to the La Sallian community. Many of the activities center around the City of SF and the Northern Peninsula so preferably, a home proximate to those areas are more convenient.

Please email me and thanks in advance. I hope to see many of you at the concert.

Tom

Services for Nicanor Lim

April 16, 1916 to March 15, 2008

To celebrate his life and his being with the Lord, Holy Mass will be said on Wednesday, the twenty-sixth of March at ten o'clock am at Our Lady Queen of the World, 3155 Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, California 94565.

Second Stop light, Canal Rd, take a left. Continue half a mile. The church will be on your right.

Brian Concepcion +

Relaying the email below from Jojo de la Fuente. Our sincere condolences to Bugsy on the demise of his eldest son. May he rest in peace!

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Want To Get A delasalle.ph Email Address?

Hi All!

To those who want to get a delasalle.ph email address i.e. any.body@delasalle.ph, just follow the instructions I got below with my welcome email. This is done in conjunction with gmail. The email below states a 24 turn time but maybe you would want to know it was 72 hrs in my case.

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Welcome to your new home!

De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) is the headquarters of the network of 18 La Salle schools in the country. It has reached an agreement with Google to provide Lasallians with email accounts using delasalle.ph as domain name – for free! Voted number 2 in PC World's Top 100 products of 2005 right after Firefox, this partnership is a key step in keeping that ANIMO alive in this day and age of virtual communities and bridged geographical boundaries. It is now easier to stay connected with the Lasallian Family – a community of more than 200,000 Brothers, students, parents, alumni, administrators, faculty and staff!

Nicanor J. Lim, 1914 - 2008

At the World Congress in Oakland in 1999, Nicanor J. Lim, was awarded with a plaque, by President Jimmy Brown, recognizing him as the oldest surviving La Salle Alumnus. After graduating Commerce '36, he continued his studies at Stanford, Berkeley and finally completed them at Columbia. Running the then Jacinto enterprises, he was incarcerated, by Marcos. His release was negotiated by his daughter Vicky and they came to the US.

He had a stroke last Monday, hospitalized for the first time in his life; he never regained consciousness. He suffered severe brain damage. He was removed from life support two days ago. He was the the oldest surviving La Salle NC alumnus until 10AM this morning, 03/15/08. His birthday is April 16, 1914. He would have been 94.

His favorite hobby was electric trains.

St. John Baptist de la Salle.....

Live Jesus in our Hearts.....

FSC Bulletin 2008-07: New DLS Zobel President

From the FSC Bulletin 2008-07 released today by Br. Edmundo Fernandez:

"I would like to announce that Br. Dennis Magbanua has been elected by the board of De La Salle Zobel as its new full time President. Given the pressing needs of DLSZ, I have requested the board of La Salle Iligan (Br. Dennis' current posting), as its chairman, if they could let Br. Dennis go. Br. Raffy Reyes FSC, currently Principal of the IS of La Salle University Ozamiz, has agreed to move to La Salle Academy as President."

Kick-off Golf Tournament on March 22

Hello DLS Greens Golfers and Guests,

Our first stop is as follows:

Santa Clara, CA

When: Saturday, March 22 11:30 am starting time

Tournament Fee: $75 (members) $85 (guests)

Please make your checks payable to Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

See you at Santa Clara!

FSC Bulletin 2008-05: Br. Gus Boquer, FSC

Fellow Lasallians,

Below is the portion of FSC Bulletin 2008-05 sent by Brother Visitor Edmundo Fernandez, FSC. Let us keep the welfare of Br. Gus and the rest of the Christian Brothers in our prayers.

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2008–05

Br. Gus Boquer FSC. In a routine check up at the beginning of February, it was found that Br. Gus had an irregular heartbeat. After undergoing more intensive tests, including an angiogram, the doctors discovered that one of his arteries was blocked in three parts. He underwent a successful angioplasty last 4 February wherein they were able to insert a series of stents that opened up the blocked artery. He is now back to work and staying in his residence in Dasmarinas.

Br. Dodo Fernandez, FSC

Thanks from LSGHAA

February 8, 2008

To Our Dear Fellow Lasallians,

On behalf of your La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your presence during the last February 2 Homecoming. We will ensure the preservation of this yearly tradition as Lasallians in coming up with a meaningful and memorable get-together. Truly, it is each and everyone's participation that makes a homecoming a genuine success. Your LSGHAA, host and co-host batches are here to work for you in providing a conducive atmosphere for this most anticipated alumni occasion.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Alumni Community for the overwhelming response given to the LSGHAA Lifetime Membership Campaign. The funds collected shall benefit the Alumni Community through the LSGHAA's worthy projects in improving the lives of its members.

We enjoin you to be present at the 2009 Homecoming and pay tribute once again to LSGH as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee. It won't be just about the LSGHAA and the celebrating batches in next year's homecoming but more emphasis and highlights are given to each year and batch that makes up the LSGH Legacy. Let's continue uniting under a common strength of being one as Lasallians.

Congratulations and Animo to you all!

(Sgd.)RAMON S. DIZON
President
LSGHAA

Memorial Mass for Br. Felix

Per Br. Dominic, the funeral services for Br. Felix on Friday, February 8, 2008 will begin at 10AM with a memorial mass at the Mont La Salle Church. Burial will follow immediately at the nearby Christian Brothers cemetery. A lunch reception will also be hosted by the Brothers thereafter.

FYI, Mont La Salle is located at 4401 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558. Directions to the place can be obtained at http://www.delasalle.org/contact_info.shtml.

Br. Felix Masson, FSC +

Fellow alumni,

Our beloved Br. Felix Masson, FSC passed away yesterday at Mont La Salle in Napa. Br. Dominic Berardelli, FSC has informed me that funeral arrangements are being finalized and is scheduled for Friday Feb. 8, also as Mont La Salle. We will post the appropriate announcement as it comes in this same forum.

Br. Felix is one of the longest-serving American Christian Brother in the Philippines. Born in 1919, Br. Felix came to the Philippines at a very young age and served in the various La Salle campuses in the country. He is one of the two founders of the University of St. La Salle, then known as La Salle Bacolod. An educator to the end, he still taught the boys at Bahay Pag-Asa in Bacolod in the twilight of his life. I witnessed one of those classes and saw how his students -- erstwhile juvenile delinquents -- got animated in his presence. It was the same charisma that drew the young boys at La Salle Bacolod, La Salle Green Hills and DLS-Zobel, among others, to the humorous and witty Brother. Many of his students fondly remember the domino games he played and/or the stampitas that he gave out to mark their birthdays.

Br. Felix retired to Mont La Salle in November 2006 as his health condition worsened. The DLSAANC held its annual picnic there last July 2007 in an effort to reach out to the ailing but still affable Brother. It was a bittersweet reunion since the condition of his skin cancer had become more apparent. Amazingly, Br. Felix never complained of any pain, his fellow Brothers attested.

God bless you, Br. Felix!

FSC Bulletin 2008-19: Prayers for Br. Felix Masson

Fellow Lasallians:

Below is a portion of the FSC Bulletin emailed to me by Br. Visitor Dodo Fernandez, FSC. Let us keep our beloved Br. Felix in our prayers!

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2008 – 03

Dear Brothers and Partners:

Based on Br. Gus’ onversation with Br. Ronald Roggenback, Director of the community at Napa, as well as his own email to Br. Hans Moran, the following is an update on the condition of Br. Felix:

him every two hours. According to Br. Ronald, “he is an amazing person, he has never complained about, has always been cheerful and always says thank you”.

Let us keep Br. Felix in our prayers!

2008 DLS Greens Reminder

Just a gentle reminder to please send in your renewal for DLS Greens. Do not procrastinate as the roster will be emptied in December. Those who send in their renewal late, will have to pay an extra $10 as per NCGA.

If you are a 2007 DLS Greens member, please send your check for $75 payable to DLSAANC to Matt Hizon, 949 Coventry Way, Milpitas, CA 95035. Your check pays the following: $30 NCGA renewal fee $35 2008 DLSAANC membership $10 2008 DLS GREENS membership $75

If you are a new DLS GREENS member for 2008, but an existing NCGA member, please send a check for $80. The breakdown is the same as above, plus $5 to set you up as a DLS Greens member.

If you are new to DLS GREENS and not an NCGA member for 2007, please send a check for $85. The extra $5 goes to NCGA for set up, and $5 to DLS Greens for set up.

Please send your checks right away to ensure proper accounting. Deadline for sending your checks is on December 1st. After that date, your name will be removed from the roster and you may have to pay the renewal rate.

For new members, please note that you will become NCGA members as soon as your checks are received and you are set up, and your membership fee is for 2008. The earlier you send in your checks, the more "free" months of membership in 2007 you will have. So please send in your checks to begin enjoying being a DLS GREENS member.

We have an exciting 2008 coming up!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you are all enjoying your time spent with family this holiday. I want to wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving. We do have a lot to be thankful for.

In that regard, year end is coming and I know that many of you are doing some tax planning. If your tax planning involves donations to charity, I would like you all to consider giving some of your donations to DLSAANC. We have two very specific needs right now.

One is to fund the Scholarship that DLSAANC started many many years ago. This scholarship is for one student at DLSU and we need somewhere in the order of $12k to $15k in order to fill up the amount necessary to fund a perpetual scholarship in the name of DLSAANC.

Another one is for the scholarship at DLS Lipa, where after some deft negotiating on the part of some of our La Sallian friends who are members of DLSAANC, $100 funds one student for a whole year of study at DLS Lipa, be it Grade school, High School, or College.

DLSAANC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and all of your donations are tax-deductible. DLSAANC will issue an acknowledgement receipt on request. So, as we enter this holiday season, please remember our less fortunate brethren in the Philippines and think about whether you can help give some of them the opportunity to receive a La Sallian education, like we did.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

DLS Honors Dr. Lita Quebengco

From FSC Bulletin 2007-35 issued November 10 in Manila:

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Dear Brothers and Partners:

I would like formally announce that Dr. Carmelita Quebengco, Chancellor of De La Salle University – Manila, will be granted the Institute Letters of Affiliation on December 1, 2007, last day of part 2 of the 13th District Chapter.

The formal request was initially made by the De La Salle University – Manila Brothers’ Community and was discussed and endorsed by all our communities and finally passed by the District Council in its October 11, 2007 meeting (DC Resolution 2007 – 03 – 08). In his email last November 3, Br. Peter Gilfedder Executive Secretary, stated that Br. Superior General approved the affiliation “upon the unanimous advice of the members of the General Council present at their November 2 meeting”.

My warmest congratulations to Dr. Quebengco for this well–deserved honor.

Br. Edmundo Fernandez, FSC

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DLS Greens Renewal

We have concluded our 2007 Tournament Season.

It is now time to renew your DLS Greens memberships for 2008. If you are a 2007 DLS Greens member, please send your check for $75 payable to DLSAANC to Matt Hizon, 949 Coventry Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

The tournament schedule for 2008 is given below. There are some changes that will be instituted next year in order to make our tournaments more fun and interesting.

Here are some of the changes:

We will have a season-long match play club championship ladder. We will be asking who want to participate in this championship and set it up such that the finals will be in our final tournament. The start will depend on how many people participate. The ladder will be set and it will be a knockout tournament, with the winners advancing to the next round, and so on. Watch out for further announcements of the rules. We will mix up the tournament formats for our tournaments and move away from the normal low net, for every tournament. GOY will still be computed on the basis of low net positions, but tournament winners will be determined based on different formats.

Sunday, March 16 10am Deer Ridge, Brentwood (2 man scramble)

Sunday, April 20 10am Callippe Pleasanton (low net, start of match play)

Sunday, May 18 10am Poppy Hills, Carmel (stableford, continuation of match play)

Sunday, June 18 11am Poppy Ridge, Livermore (Point par)

Saturday, August 16 10am Palo Alto Muni (low net)

Saturday, September 16 11am Deer Ridge, Brentwood FilAm) (Modified Stableford)

Thanks,

Tom

FSC Bulletin 2007-31: Br. Johnston Update

Below is the portion of FSC Bulletin 2007-31 issued Oct. 9 by Br. Visitior Edmundo Fernandez, FSC:

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Update on Br. John Johnston FSC. The following are excerpts from an update by (Midwest) District Nurse Pat Bader:

Br. John has developed a mouth and throat infection that is painful and causes him to have laryngitis of sorts. He is having great difficulty speaking. This infection is caused by yeast, the result of both antibiotics and chemotherapy. He is on IV therapy to fight this. His white blood cell count is low, the result of chemotherapy. Because of this, he is highly susceptible to infections. The common cold or improper handwashing could be threatening to him.

His overall condition continues to decline. He is now only moving from the bed to the side of the bed and he is only able to stand for a few minutes.

Due to the above, we have requested nursing assistants from 24/7, which is an increase over the current 12 hour. I will be staying with Br. John tomorrow as we get the schedule finalized.

We will also be in a "No Visitor" mode for the next few days (excluding the Brothers and his family). This is to decrease his exposure to germs carried by the many people in and out of his room.

Thank you all so very much. I hope we can make this part of Br. John's journey as dignified, peaceful and symptom free as we can. May we all pray with Br. John that he has the strength to "Drink the Cup."

FSC Bulletin 2007-30: Myanmar and Br. Johnston

Below are excerpts from FSC Bulletin 2007-30 issued today by Brother Visitor Edmundo Fernandez, FSC:

Dear Brothers and Partners:

PRAYERS REQUESTED. Let us continue to keep the Brothers of the Sub District of Myanmar in our prayers. I was able to get in touch with Br. Lucas via telephone and he says “all is quiet” in the capital and that the it is “business as usual”. It is very difficult to communicate via email although he has one account that seems to be working. I am in constant communication with Br. Mark Murphy FSC and Br. David Hawke FSC and we are currently discerning whether to push through with the Sub District chapter and annual retreat at the end of October.

Br. John Johnston FSC has had a “drastic change” in his condition. He is currently “on oxygen, his lungs are filled with fluid, he has fever and his blood pressure is low”. Brothers have volunteered to be at his bedside constantly and doctors are closely monitoring his condition. Br. Ed Salgado FSC was also hospitalized due to extreme stomach pain. He is suffering from diverticulitis, a common digestive disorder of the large intestine. He is currently being treated with anti biotics at St. Francis Hospital, Memphis where Br. John Johnston is also under care.

Fraternally,

Br. Dodo Fernandez, FSC

Last Stop: Metropolitan Golf Links

Hello Everyone,

The final stop of the DLS Greens 2007 Tour is as follows:

Tournament Fee: $65

Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577

expressed their intention to play:

18. Jerry Gutierrez

(or removed from) the list.

Thank you.

Angie Magbanua

Forwarding this email from my batchmate:

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FSC Bulletin 2007-29: Br. Benildo and Br. Franco

Below is part of the latest FSC Bulletin from Br. Visitor Edmundo Fernandez, FSC issued last Saturday Sept. 22:

Br.Benildo continues with his radiation therapy treatment for his prostate cancer. He goes from Monday to Friday until the maximun dosage is completed or a total of 40 sessions up to mid-October. At this time, the trip to Medical City and back to Taft is more taxing than the actual radiation, there being no side effects so far. His oncologist expects a good prognosis.

Br. Victor Franco FSC will be installed as the 8th President of De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde on September 27, 2007, Feast of Blessed Scubillion, at 3:00 in the afternoon. A Eucharistic Celebration will precede the installation rites. Let us keep Br. Vic in our prayers!

Mike Osmena +

Unquote.

3rd Fil-Am Amateur Championship Fees Due

The 3rd Fil-Am Amateur Golf Championship at Shadow Lakes is fast approaching, and the roster will need to be finalized soon. If you have committed to play, please send in your checks, along with those of your guests. Make your checks ($125) payable to DLSAANC and mail them to Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Thank you very much and see you all at Shadow Lakes.

Orly Mayor

Prayers for Br. Gene

From FSC Bulletin 2007-28 issued Sept. 4, 2007 by Br. Visitor Edmundo Fernandez, FSC:

Br. Gene Tianco FSC suffered a Temporary Ischemic Attack (TIA) last Saturday, September 1. He was brought to Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital and underwent several tests. His MRI showed that, though undetected, he suffered several TIAs. He also underwent a Doppler Test to determine whether there were blockages in his blood flow. He was discharged last 4 September and is resting in his community. He will undergo several more tests this Saturday.

(Ed's note: The MedlinePlus medical encyclopedia defines Temporary Ischemic Attack as a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, which results in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function.

Back from the Dead

My dear friends,

First off, thanks for all your support and prayers during my medical ordeal. It would have been much harder for me had you folks not been ralllying me on.

I am out of the hospital now and slowly, but surely, recovering. As some of you may know, the doctors started treatment of my liver cancer shortly before Christmas last year with chemotherapy and radiation. In late March a liver became available for me and I went to the UCSF Medical Center for surgery. But while on the operating table my heart went crazy. The doctors were afraid that I might have a heart attack so they decided to abort the procedure. They sewed me back up and revived me. Subsequent tests showed that my heart was healthy and would be able to withstand the liver transplant surgery.

In early May another liver became available. I instructed the doctors to proceed with the transplant even if my heart goes crazy again. If they are able to control my heart, fine. If not, well, que sera sera. My heart did go nuts again and the doctors talked to my children who told them to go ahead with the transplant. Fortunately, things went well with the 13-hr. operation and they were able to replace my liver and eventually revive me. I don't know at what point in time it happened but I can still see in my mind's eye that I died and was buried. It was, and still is, a weird feeling, to say the least.

Three weeks after the surgery an infection set in and they had to operate on me again. This time the doctors had to cut the infected tissue so that left a large open wound on the upper part of my abdomen, from which one could see my liver. At first I did not want to take a look at it because it would have freaked me out. They also found some perforations in my stomach and closed those. While still in the intensive care unit other complications arose and were taken care of with painful medical procedures.

I think everything that could go wrong with the operation went wrong. As a result I spent 5 weeks in intensive care and another 5 weeks in the regular hospital room. This total time of 2-1/2 months is 3 times longer than normal. During all this time in the hospital I lost about 40 lbs.

Early on I told the doctors that I still have a lot of unfinished work to do and I'm not ready to go yet. And so here I am - back from the dead, with the help of your prayers and the will of the Big Guy Upstairs. I am determined to beat this illness, gain my weight back and get well. I might still have to undergo another surgery but if He wills it I should be back in circulation in the next few months. What is clear is that He has given me a second chance at life and I intend to make every moment count from now on.

Thanks again for your encouragement, prayers and support, and for the numerous cards, letters, email, texts and phone calls. I couldn't ask for better friends.

Take care and be well. Please remember that life is too short; live every day to its fullest.

I hope to see you soon.

God bless,

Joe

Next stop: Shadow Lakes

Hello Everyone,

The next stop on the DLS Greens 2007 Tour is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Shadow Lakes Golf Course in Brentwood. This is also the 3rd Fil-Am Amateur Championship Tournament which is sponsored by DLSAANC for the benefit of worthwhile charities such as Bahay Pag-Asa and the Bro. Stephen Rabisa Scholarship Fund. Registration begins at 11:00 am and the shotgun format tees off at 12:30 pm. This will be followed by dinner and awards ceremony at the clubhouse. You will also have a chance to win a round-trip ticket to Manila along with other wonderful raffle prizes. The tournament fee is $125.

Since this tournament is considered part of our regular season, points toward Golfer of the Year honors will be awarded (Will someone please close the gap on leader Art Dancel?)

Invite your friends to join us for a round of golf for the benefit of less fortunate youth in the Philippines. We are also asking your help in soliciting sponsors. I can email you the registration forms and solicitation letter upon request. Please make your checks payable to DLSAANC 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Thank you very much.

Orly Mayor

p.s. Below is a list of DLS Greens members who are expected to play. Please let me know if you will not be able to play in the tournament.

40. Jovy de Villa

3. Rob Rivera

Update on Br. Benildo

From FSC Bulletin 2007-25 issued today by Brother Visitor Edmundo Fernandez, FSC:

Br. Benildo’s bone scan revealed no cancer cells. It is localized in his prostate. His doctor recommended a non–surgical procedure. However, he will be seeking a second opinion this week and will decide after what medical protocol to follow. Continued prayers will be appreciated.

Prayers for Br. Benildo

From FSC Bulletin 2003-23 issued yesterday by Br. Edmundo Fernandez, FSC:

Br. Benildo has been diagnosed with prostate cancer after a biopsy done on June 29, 2007. Malignancy was found in 2 of the 6 sections from which the tissue was taken. At this time it is suspected that the cancer is not aggressive. It is localized and confined to the prostate. A radionuclide bone scan is scheduled on Tuesday, July 17 to confirm this. Let us keep Br. Benildo in our prayers.

Mont La Salle Picnic Update 3

Hi guys!

This is the 3rd and, hopefully, last update on our summer picnic at Mont La Salle this Sunday July 15.

125 Lasallians, their spouses and some children as well have RSVP'd for this event. Many are also attending the 11AM mass at the Mont La Salle chapel. The picnic will start immediately after the mass. We are looking forward to a good fellowship among Bay Area alumni as well as with Brs. Fidelis (John O'Neill, ex-grade school principal at Taft), Aquinas (Dominic Berardelli, ex-grade school principal at Green Hills) and Br. Armando Garcia (ex-principal at Bacolod). Interested alumni can also visit with Brs. Felix and Antonio inside the Brothers' community center. Both Brothers are ailing and most probably cannot join us at the picnic grounds.

The DLSAANC is having this free picnic for its paid members. If necessary, new members can pay their annual dues at Mont La Salle. Menu for the day includes lechon, tritip BBQ, pok BBQ, palabok, vegetables, rice, fruit and dessert. The association will also provide soda and water. Alcoholic drinks are allowed on the premises; however, BYOB (bring your own booze). Alumni, especially those who are bringing addtional people other than their spouses, are of course welcome to bring additional food they can share with our community.

For lack of interest as well as insurance considerations, we have opted out on the use of the swimming pool. We however plan to have games to liven up the afternoon.

Once again, below are the directions to Mont La Salle:

Napa CA 94558

Keep left at fork in the road and go through stone pillars and black iron gates.

TIP: If you get lost, ask for directions to the Hess Winery. They have leased the vineyards of Mont La Salle and their tasting room is adjacent to the Brothers community.

Also, remember NOT to park on the designated areas for the Brothers, DLS Institute, DLS Community, etc. You do not want your vehicle to be towed out in the hills of Napa!

See you on Sunday!

Mont La Salle Picnic Update 2

Hi guys!

We are just about one week away from our picnic on July 15!

Just a reminder....last day to RSVP is Sunday July 8. This will help us set the menu and activities for the day.

We also encourage our alumni at attend the 11AM mass at Mont La Salle. Members of our community may get involved in the liturgy.

For directions, please refer to the earlier update. Mont La Salle encourages picnic groups to carpool. Allow me also to quote below the parking instructions for Mont La Salle:

"Have your guests drive around the buildings to the back.

On the way there, they may be tempted to park in the three small lots to their right. The lots marked for "DLSI EMPLOYEES," "DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE," "PROVINCIALATE COMMUNITY," "NOVITIATE COMMUNITY" or any area referenced to "community," "family" and "employee" are strictly OFF-LIMITS.

As they turn the curve to the right, they MAY park under the trees, and on the left side as long as they do not interfere with the fire lanes or block driveways that must be kept clear for egress and emergency access.

They are welcome to park in the back lot by the pool as long as the spaces are available.

As they pass the pool area, they may pull to the left and park back by the maintenance sheds. As our property is first and foremost the private residence and home of the Christian Brothers, we respectfully ask that you please observe our parking regulations to ensure the safety of everyone."

Once again, we invite our alumni to join our picnic with Brothers Fidelis (John O'Neill), Aquinas (Dominic Berardelli), Felix Mason, Antonio Gonzaga and Armando Garcia, among others. The picnic is free for paid DLSAANC members and their spouses. You are welcome to bring your family along but we request that you bring additional food and/or drinks to share with our community.

See you soon!

July Golf Tournament

Attention Golfers:

The next DLS Greens golf tournament is scheduled as follows:

Tournament Fee: members-$80, guests $90 (green fee, cart, logo ball, and snack).

Please make your checks payable to: Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

See you at Lone Tree!

Prayer for Mike Osmena who is in the hospital

Cherry Mapua-Osmena, the wife of Mike Osmena, seeks our help in prayer for a miracle. Mike is currently in Asian Hospital and Medical Center in the Philippines. He has inoperable stage four stomach cancer that has spread to his bones and liver. Prognosis is not good. Operation is ruled out and chemotherapy has started. Cheery is DLSU78 while Mike is DLS GS, HS and DLSC73. Both are true Green as you can get. I received this update from Michael Estaniel < mjestaniel@pacific.net.ph> by way of Leo Reyes and Benjie Oliva.

Mont La Salle Picnic Update

Hi All!

It's exactly one month before we have our summer picnic at Mont La Salle and I have received many RSVPs already. This is great! I'm happy to inform everybody that Br. Aquinas aka Dominic Berardelli, who is currently posted at St. Mary's College in Moraga, has confirmed his attendance at the picnic. Also, Br. Fidelis aka John O'Neil, will be breaking away from his retreat to join us for the Sunday mass and picnic. Ditto with Br. Armando Garcia. However, the health condition of Brs. Felix and Antonio will most likely prevent them from joining us at the picnic grove. Nevertheless, Br. Ronald Rogenbach has given us permission to visit with the sick Brothers inside their community. The AA is currently making plans to lift their spirits during this difficult time.

I wasn't going to post directions until much later but in response to many queries, here are the directions as lifted from the Mont La Salle website:

Napa CA 94558

Keep left at fork in the road and go through stone pillars and black iron gates.

BTW, in case you have one of those wine country maps showing the region's various wineries, you can follow the directions to Hess Winery. Said winery is adjacent to Mont La Salle.

Lastly, in order to help us prepare for the event, please RSVP no later than July 8.

Thank you and see you soon!

Romi

Formal Launching of the 2009 LSGH Golden Jubilee

O8 June 2007

Dear Lasallians,

Greetings!

La Salle Green Hills will hold the formal launching of its 2009 Golden Jubilee Celebration on June 15, 2007 (Friday). A thirty-minute show will be presented to the Grade School at 10:45-11:15 AM, High School at 11:45-12:15 and Adult Night High School at 5:30-6:00 PM.

In the evening, the Kundirana alumni from different batches will present a concert to highlight the occasion. It is in this light that we would like to invite you (at least ten per batch) to watch the show wherein songs of the different decades will be rendered. A De La Salle Brother will say something important about each decade.

Time : 7:00 PM

Venue : Br. Rafael S Donato Center for Performing Arts (formerly St. Joseph's Theater)

La Salle Green Hills

Thank you in advance for your presence in the said Kundirana Concert.

Yours in St. La Salle,

Br. Felipe C. Belleza, Jr. FSC

President

Summer Picnic With The Brothers

Hi All!

It is my pleasure to announce that this year's summer picnic will be held on Sunday July 15 at Mont La Salle, the retirement community of the Christian Brothers in Napa that was once the site of the renown Christian Brothers winery (since sold/leased to Hess Wines, which now operates a tasting room and modern museum nearby). The picnic will allow the Bay Area alumni not only to have a fun day among themselves but also visit with former mentors now spending their golden years at Mont La Salle. This includes Br. Felix Masson (Green Hills and Bacolod teacher), Br. Fidelis (aka John O'Neil and Taft principal/teacher), Br. Antonio Gonzaga (Taft teacher) and Br. Armando Garcia (Bacolod teacher). In addition, we are inviting Br. Aquinas aka Dominic Berardelli FSC (LSGH principal), now posted at St. Mary's College in Moraga, to join us on that day. Our alumni are invited to attend the 11am mass at the Mont La Salle chapel. The picnic will immediately follow at the picnic grove. Per tradition, the DLSAANC will take care of the lechon, BBQ and drinks. Please RSVP yours truly so we can plan accordingly. (If you have a party of 3 or more, we would appreciate it if you can bring along a dish to share with our community.) Also, let us know if there is a certified lifeguard among us so that we can use the swimming pool. Directions, activities, etc. will be announced at a later date. For now, just be sure to set aside this special date! See you soon!

Cell 925.683.7717

Next Stop: Santa Clara

Hello Everyone:

The next DLS Greens is scheduled as follows:

$85 (guests)

So far, I have the following on the roster:

9. Ike Monserrat (guest)

19. William Tanco (guest)

DON'T MISS OUT -- SEND YOUR CHECKS EARLY!!

See you at Santa Clara.

Orly Mayor

Prayers for Joe Batto

Joe Batto, one of the pillars of our association, remains in the hospital after undergoing liver transplant earlier this month. He is in the ICU and cannot receive receive visitors just yet. Meantime, let us all join our hands in prayer for his recovery. Get well soon, Joe!

Kundirana SF Concert on May 12

Dear Friends and Relatives,

Christine and Tom

Advance Notice for Poppy Hills Tournament

Hello Golfers,

I am pleased to announce the third leg of the 2007 DLS Greens Tournament Schedule, as follows:

Tournament Fee: $95 (green fee and cart) $105 for guests who are NCGA members; $125 for guests who are non-NCGA members

Every year, Poppy Hills is one of the top attractive sites on the DLS Greens Schedule. It used to be part of the rotation for the AT&T Invitational (the former Bing Crosby Invitational). Due to its popularity among the Northern California golfing public, registration is very tight. Full payment for the entire roster has to be made thirty days in advance, and any roster reduction is only partially refundable, and only if the tee time is re-sold.

Right now I have 32 slots. On April 20, I have to send them a check for the final count of players. I will not be able to make an allowance for late sign-ups as I do with our other tournaments. If you commit to play and later back out, you will still be held responsible for the tournament fee, as it would have already been paid to Poppy Hills.

Please send me your firm commitment as soon as possible, or even better, send me your check. I will open registration to guests after April 16.

San Leandro, CA 94577.

Don't miss out on Poppy Hills!

Orly Mayor

March Tournament @ Callippe Preserve

Hello Everyone,

The next stop on the DLS Greens 2007 Tour is as follows:

Tournament Fee: $65 (green fee and cart)

Please let me know by return email if you intend to play, or better yet, send me your check ($65) payable to: Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

The fee to guests is $75 and registration will not be open to guests until after April 6.

Sign up early and enjoy a round at Callippe!

Prayers for Joe Batto

All,

Joe Batto, former president of DLSAANC, is scheduled for a liver transplant today. Kindly include him in your prayers for a successful surgery and swift recovery.

Thank you,

GREENerations Part 2

March 21, 2007

Dear Lasallian / Lasallite,

Greeting in St. La Salle!

Last March 03, 2007, the De La Salle University (DLSU) College Class of 1982 celebrated its 25th Year at the De La Salle University Football Field at 5:00 pm.

Together with Grade School, High School and College batches '42, '47, '52, '57, '62, '67, '72, and '77, as our co-celebrators, we were able to gather over 1,500 alumni /alumnae together with their families and friends.

After one and a half year of preparations, months of practices, hours of sentimental and moving videos, musical arrangements and dance rehearsals, everything was ready for the big event.

To culminate such a grand production, a 40' X 20' stage c/o Summa Kumagai, was set up in the football field with three (3) huge video screens, and intelligent lighting and state of the art sound system were in placed together with the instruments and a ramp that can handle the entry of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. As the show was about to begin, continuous rain fell in the football field of DLSU.

However, this did not dampen the Lasallian Spirit. We moved inside the covered areas with make shift sound systems, rows of chairs and tables and proceeded with the festivities that featured only some of the live performances.

We did not allow the rain to douse the ANIMO in us, and that is why we will continue what we had started fourteen months ago.

On March 31, 2007 at the Yuchengco Theater in De La Salle University at 7pm, we will reunite again.

YOU ARE ALL INVITED! Bring your family and friends to celebrate GREENerations Part 2!

We will gather again more than 1,000 Lasallian alumni / alumnae for cocktails, drinks and the complete presentation of the show entitled GREENerations!

All in, for only P 100.00 donation for the victims (DLSU Batch '82) of Typhoon "Ignacio" that hit Manila.

Help us spread the word. Please pass this message to all your e-groups.

We need you there! We can not do this without you.

For coordination, you can contact me at my office at 527-0611 / 527-0605 / 400-1965, fax no. 521-0669, my cell phone is 0917-7923720, my email address is peterpan@pacific. net.ph or you can call the De La Salle Alumni Association Office at 523-5648

Live Jesus in our Hearts!

Chairpersons- DLSU 2007 Homecoming

Poppy Ridge Tee-Time Moved Up

Hello Everyone,

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

MINUTES EARLIER THAN ANNOUNCED EARLIER.

AGAIN, OUR STARTING TIME IS 11:10 AM.

YOUR ACCOUNT AT NCGA.ORG.

SEE YOU ALL AT POPPY RIDGE !

THANK YOU!

ORLY MAYOR

Proposed DLSU-ADMU Match Play

Dear fellow Lasallians,

I just want to let you know the tentative plans are in the process of having a La Salle - Ateneo golf event in April.

The eight two-man teams (ranked from lowest handicap to highest) of each club compete against each other in three simultaneous matches as shown below. The total possible points for each team: 6; for each club: 48.

d. Ties. A tie in any of these matches results in 1 point awarded to each team.

WINNER: School that scores 25 points or more.

SELECTION PROCESS: We will use our DLS Greens' Poppy Ridge tournament on March 25 (Sun) to select and invite the top 12 players from the tournament, based on low net, (4 other players will be captain's pick--by yours truly) to represent the school in this event. If a selected player declines the invite, the next player on the result's list will receive the invite.

Is this something you might be interested in playing and representing our school colors? Also, an opportunity to play a nice private golf course but with a purpose? Then sign up for our Poppy Ridge tournament on March 25 for a chance to be invited. This is a competition we must win as pride and prestige are at stake!

Thanks,

Matt

FSC Bulletin 2007-9

On behalf of Brother Visitor Dodo Fernandez, FSC:

2007-9

Dear Brothers and Lasallian Partners:

POSTHUMOUS AWARDS. Our three recently-deceased Brothers were honored in a special ceremony by De La Salle Health Sciences Campus: Brother Rafael Donato FSC for Institutional Leadership; Brother Andrew Gonzalez FSC for having been an Institutional Visionary; and Brother Leander Fidelis Leddy FSC for his Special Service in the cause of the Lasallian pastoral mission. The awards were given on 16 February 2007 on the occasion of the De La Sale University Medical Center’s 25th Anniversary.

Monday, Jan. 29 and continues the every-other-week schedule with the same medications he had before the radiation therapy. As expected, he has more fatigue during the chemo but he is able to conduct his affairs and still get the rest he needs. Chemotherapy will be an 8-month program.” In my recent communication with Br. John, he said he is indeed trying to get back to a normal existence by gradually doing some work that would be compatible with the requirements of his medical therapy. Let us all pray for this good Brother’s complete and rapid recovery.

2007 DLSAA East Coast Officers

The Committee of Elections is proud to announce the Officers and Board of Directors of the DLSAA - East for the year 2007.

President: Edgar Lago

Vice President (Internal): Rosalie Doctora-Divall

Vice President (external): Frank Jimenez

Secretary: Rose Jessica Octaviano

Treasurer: Roy Lim

Board Of Directors:

7. Eric David

Congratulations to the officers and board of directors and let's give them our full support.

ANIMO LA SALLE!

Last Notice for Poppy Ridge Tournament

Gentlemen, we need your checks -- or your firm commitment!

Tournament Fee: $85

Unlike most golf courses, Poppy Ridge and Poppy Hills do not ask for a deposit; instead, they ask for payment thirty days in advance. This means before February 25, I need to either receive your check for $85 or a firm commitment that you will play and that your check is in the mail. I will then charge my credit card for the total number of players paid/committed. We will go through this process again when we play Poppy Hills in May.

Please make your check ($85) payable to Orly Mayor @ 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Please forward this email to any new member of DLS Greens that you know.

Thanks, and see you at Poppy Ridge.

Orly

FSC Bulletin 2007-8: Br. Justin Lucian FSC

On behalf of Brother Visitor Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC:

"Br. Justin discovered that the lung cancer he has been battling the past 2 years has recurred. There is metastasis to the bones of the spine, ribs and jaw. The lymph nodes of the chest are affected and the lung tumors are larger. At this point, Br. Justin's priority is symptom management. Oxygen and period "taps" to the lungs to draw off fluid that is accumulating from the cancer manage the shortness of breath. He is resting frequently to overcome the fatigue and malaise. We are thankful that he has very little pain. His appetite is a little better with smaller meals and snacks. The wonderful community of Brothers at CBU is assisting Br. Justin with his needs. The Brothers are praying and reading with him a number of times a day. He is now on the Hospice program to assist with his comfort needs as he continues on this phase of his journey. Your prayerful support has been a great help to Br. Justin!"

Pat added that despite the widespread cancer, Brother Justin is as witty, engaging, and gracious as ever. Our gratitude to Pat for her selfless assistance and to Brother Francis Carr of the District of the Midwest for helping us obtain information on Brother Justin.

Fraternally,

Dodo

Condolences to Noel and Nap Cruz

Our sincere condolences to our fellow DLSAANC/Greens members, the brothers Noel and Nap Cruz, on the passing away of their beloved father Atty. Narciso Cruz Jr. at 5AM Feb. 19 Manila time. Nap is back in Manila to take care of the funeral services of his father. Both brothers were actually there last month along with their respective families after receiving word that their father's lung cancer was already getting bad. Narciso Jr. was 83. May he rest in peace!

DLS-NorCal GoogleGroup GUIDELINES

Greetings LaSallians and Friends,

As the administrator of the DLS-NorCal googlegroup mail list, it was brought to my attention that the usage of the DLS-NorCal googlegroup mail list shall be guided by certain codes of conduct and ethics to promote good practice and encourage socially responsible email culture. The purpose the the DLS-NorCal googlegroup mail list is for announcing upcoming activities, functions and events of the De La Salle alumni residing in Northern California and its Alumni Association, to disseminate information for the common interest of the DLS community, and to promote fellowship and goodwill.

In an effort to streamline the type of messages and proliferation of email exchanges sent out via the DLS-NorCal googlegroup mail list, subscribers are urged to adhere to the following general guidelines to prohibit messages on:

* Responding to "DLS-NorCal@googlegroups.com" if topic pertains only to an individual or selected few

With your cooperation and support of these guidelines, we can further enhance the effectiveness of our communication while respecting other people's time and bandwidth,and continue to provide information relevant to the lives and common interest of our subscribers for the greater good of DLS community.

Kick-off Golf Tournament on March 25

Hello Everyone,

The DLS Greens 2007 Tour is but a few weeks away, and aas we have been doing the last four years, we are kicking it off with a tournament at Poppy Ridge, one of the NCGA's home courses, as follows:

Tournament Fee: $85

Unlike most golf courses, Poppy Ridge and Poppy Hills do not ask for a deposit; instead, they ask for payment thirty days in advance. This means before February 25, I need to either receive your check for $85 or a firm commitment that you will play and that your check is in the mail. I will then charge my credit card for the total number of players paid/committed. We will go through this process again when we play Poppy Hills in May.

Please make your check ($85) payable to Orly Mayor @ 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577. I won't be back in the States until Feb. 19 but if you want to call and leave a message, my home phone # is (510)551-9013.

One last thing: This group list is for 2006. I have not received the complete list of emails for 2007. If you know of someone who just joined us this year, they will not be getting this email yet. (They will, later). Please forward this email to any new member of DLS Greens that you know.

Thanks, and see you at Poppy Ridge.

Orly

Br. Antonio's Health

Brother Antonio Gonzaga has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer... please pray for him!

Nani Ramirez mother

I received a text message from Nani Ramirez who is now in Manila. Her mother Ethel Ramirez passed away last night at the San Juan de Dios hospital. Please join us in praying for the eternal repose of her soul.

MB

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Hi guys,

4th Br. Benedict Golf Cup

The Br. Benedict Golf Cup is the annual pre-homecoming golf tournament organized by the Homecoming Silver Jubilarian Host Class.

The 4th Br. Benedict Golf Cup is scheduled for February 27, 2007 at the North Course of the Canlubang Golf and Country Club.

inclusive of green fee, raffle ticket, shirt, other giveaways, and lunch.

Php 200.00 (discount per golfer applicable to members or non-CanGolf members who will register* in groups of 3 or 4).

*Submission of the registration form with the corresponding payment

ELIGIBILITY. Open to all alumni/alumnae from any De La Salle Brothers Philippine District School

FORMAT. Stroke play [Gross Score] less handicap

TEE-TIME. 8:00 am Shot-Gun Start

TEE-OFFS. All men & seniors will tee-off from the White Tees. All Ladies will tee-off from the Red Tees.

MULLIGANS. Mulligans will be available for sale at Php 200 per pair. A maximum of two (2) mulligans can be purchased and used by each golfer anywhere even at the putting green, but limited at 1mulligan per 9 holes. Mulligans cannot be used to win the Hole-in-One prize.

RULES OF PLAY. Play shall be governed by the USGA, the R & A Rules of Golf and the local rules of Canlubang Golf & Country Club. All decisions by the Rules Committee shall be final.

GIMME PUTT. All putters will be marked to indicate the "gimme" distance of 2 feet. All balls lying within this distance need not be holed-out.

TIES.Ties will be settled with the player having the lower last 9, last 6 or last 3 holes' total declared as the winner.

WINNERS. Trophies will be awarded to the Champion, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up from each class.

Lunch, awarding ceremonies and the raffle will be held after the round. Presence is required to win in the raffle.

For inquiries, you may send an e-mail to Mr. Ferdinand Atendidio at testarossa.6@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you on the next tournaments and fellowships leading to the MARCH 3, 2007 HOMECOMING in DLSU-TAFT!

Tom's Recovery

Some good news to forward about Tom U. Let us continue to pray for full recovery.

Tom C

Prayers for Tom Umali

I was just told that a dear friend, former board member of DLSAANC and fellow Almas associate, Tom Umali is now in the intensive care unit at Kaiser Hospital. Please join us in praying for his recovery.

In St. John Baptist de la Salle,

Manny

Remembering Br. Benedict, FSC

This was sent to me by my classmate....

Subject: [DeLaSalle_HS62] Remembering Bro. Ben [July 7, 1927 - January 3, 2004]

To Members of HS '62 - Bro. Benedict's Boys!

Let us remember our good friend, confidant, and mentor - a soft, warm, loving person with a tough exterior (as aptly described by John Cocuaco) today, the third anniversary of his passing. Following are articles that make up a good biographical sketch of Bro. Ben.

Live Jesus in our hearts forever!

Toto A.

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Three years ago [January 3, 2004], Br Josiah Benedict FSC passed away at the age of 76 while vacationing in Baguio City. Two days later [Mon Jan 5, 2004 10:20 am], I posted at the LSGH Manos e-group this decades-old article I found in the 1963 High School Green & White.

Reverend Brother J. Benedict, F.S.C.

"An athletic intellectual with thinning blonde hair, alert of eye and rugged in build..." This phrase was the description accorded to Rev. Brother Josiah Benedict, F.S.C., by the October - 1958, issue of the 'La Sallite,' on the occasion of his arrival at De La Salle College, Manila.

Brother Benedict spent his first semester here teaching religion and algebra to sophomores and freshmen and familiarizing himself with the educational methods used in the Philippines. In March, 1959, he was officially appointed principal of the high school.

During his term of office, Brother Benedict made considerable improvements in the high school set-up. He updated the curriculum by discarding obsolescent textbooks and by instituting new methods of instruction, particularly in the science courses. He also established a remedial reading class to help those students who had academic difficulties due to slow or faulty reading habits.

Another advance which can be credited to Brother Benedict's administration was the tremendous progress in guidance counselling. In accordance with the College's aim of "developing the whole man," Brother Benedict, together with the Guidance Director, Rev. Brother J. Lucien, F.S.C., devised a guidance-interview program for the six-hundred high school students.

Brother Benedict's administrative abilitites were so widely recognized that he was elected the chairman of the boys' high school division of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines for the past three years in succession. In this position, Brother Benedict was able to influence hundreds of high schools all over the Philippines.

At the close of his tenure of office, Brother Benedict left for the U.S. on a vacation. One of the things he planned to do was to visit other Christian Brothers' schools to get "new ideas," and to request (for) textbooks to be used at the newly-established La Sallian high schools in Lipa and Iligan, and at the free-school in Bacolod.

Brother Benedict, F.S.C., a keen administrator, a devoted worker and a loyal friend, will long be remembered for advancing the educational capabilities of D.L.S. in particular, and of the Philippines in general. 'Mabuhay' for a job well done, Brother Benedict, ... may further success be yours in your new position.

Note: According to the above publication, Bro. Ben was the Principal of De La Salle High School from June, 1959 to January, 1963. He was replaced by Reverend Brother S. Malachy, F.S.C. (yep, the 'Alma Mater' Bro with the harmonica) who assumed office in February, 1963.

The second part [2004] of the One Song Trilogy was dedicated to Bro Ben.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Brother Josiah Benedict Lidinsky FSC (July 7, 1927 - January 3, 2004), was a De La Salle Brother and widely considered to be an institution among the De La Salle Brothers in the Philippines. He has assumed a number of responsibilities in De La Salle University-Manila as well as the Brothers in the Philippines, including teaching, administration, and alumni affairs. Br. J. Benedict died on January 3, 2004.

Br Benedict's First CommunionEarly life

John Wenceslaus Edward Lidinsky was born on July 7, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to John Lidinsky and Rose Kudlata who were Czech immigrants.

<< Br Benedict's First Holy Communion. Picture courtesy of Tom Consunji who often hosted in his former home in Palo Alto, CA the late Br Ben whenever the golf-loving Brother was in the Bay Area.

When he was 13, he entered the La Salle Institute Novitiate in Glencoe, Missouri. His years in the junior novitiate inspired him to finalize his vows as a Christian Brother in 1952.

After the La Salle Institute, Br. Benedict then proceeded to study in Minnesota's St. Mary's College and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Math and Physics. After graduation, he was assigned to teach in several collegest in the United States and was eventually appointed Dean of Discipline and the Guidance Director at the De La Salle Academy in Kansas City.

Assignment to the Philippines

After taking up graduate studies in math at Notre Dame University in Indiana, Br. Benedict was assigned to the Philippines. He was then assigned to the High School Department as its Principal by Br. H. Gabriel Connon FSC, who was then the President and Director of the De La Salle College, and Provincial of the Brothers in the Philippines. He then moved to the College's Engineering Department, where his mastery of the Spanish language and Mathematics proved to be an asset to the college curriculum.

In 1971, Br. Benedict was appointed Executive Officer of De La Salle University and in 1972, was named the first Director of the De La Salle's Computer Center, a position which he held until 1978. He was also elected as the Data Processing Management Association of the Philippines' Executive Vice-President in 1976.

In 1978, after his stint as the director of the De La Salle Computer Center, he was appointed Vice-President for Development and Alumni Affairs after Br. Connon died; a position he held until 2002, when he was named Vice-President for Development and Alumni Affairs Emeritu