DLS World Congress @ NY on May 24-26

Hello dear La Sallians,

Your colleagues at DLSAA-Metro New York are excited to welcome you to New York for our 2013 World Congress on May 24-26, 2013. We have an exciting line -up of events in store for all the attendees!

As you probably already know, the World Congress is an international conference where La Sallians from all over the world converge and meet in the spirit of camaraderie. More details can be found on the congress website www.nyturnsgreenin2013! Please look through the site to register, view events, hotels, and list of attendees which is being updated regularly.

You can register for the Congress and choose any of the sponsor options at www.nyturnsgreenin2013.com. You can also mail us a check for the amount you choose, at any of the addresses below;

317 West 95th Street Apt. #7D, New York, New York 10025

OR

The Residences at Greenbelt, Laguna Tower # 24D Makati City, Philippines

If you have any question(s), please do not hesitate to email me.

DLSAA-Metro New York is excited to welcome you to the place we call our home, New York City!!! We promise you an unforgettable experience.

Tess Canlas-Mojica

May Tournament @ Poppy Ridge

Season Opener on March 16 @ Las Positas

Hello Everyone,

The first tournament of the 2013 season for DLS Greens is as follows:

Format: net stroke play

To make things more interesting and fun this year, we will play to different formats as the season goes along. We are also going to have a champions bracket in our last tournament to determine the golfer of the year.

Please make your checks ($69) payable to Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Thank you.

Orly Mayor

Typhoon Pablo

Dear Friends and fellow Alumni,

Another recent storm, typhoon “Pablo” struck several provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao a couple of weeks ago and according to local news (NDRRMC-Nat’l Disaster Risk Reduction and management Council), 647 confirmed dead and 780 still missing as of Monday. To add insult to injury, our Gov’t is ill equipped to assist the thousands more that were hard hit.

A dear friend, Fr. Ben, who belongs to the arch diocese of Compostela Valley, a province of Tagum, Mindanao, one of the areas greatly affected by the storm, lost as much as 10 Parishes. Sadly, as the days and weeks go by, many more continue to suffer from shortage of food, water and medicine. Let alone many of whom lost everything including members of their family.

The military reported that 641 residents died due to falling trees, flashfloods, landslides and other incidents triggered by the powerful typhoon. A total of 487,364 families composed of 5,412,140 individuals in 38 cities and 30 provinces in nine regions were affected by the killer typhoon, which spawned floods, landslides and storm surges.

In the spirit of Christmas and giving to the less fortunate, I would like to reach out to each and every one of you to help by donating to this worthy cause. Your tax deductible donations, (in any amount), can be sent to:

DLSAANC (De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California)
4102 Greenacre Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546.

Collected donations will be wired to:

Fr. Tomas Avila, Jr.
Diocesan Chancery Office, Rizal Street
8100 Tagum City, Philippines

Let us all join hands and reach out to our fellow kababayans, as One La Salle. Together, we can help a lot of people and save many lives.

May God continue to bless our families with happiness, love and good health, Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all!

Maraming Salamat po sa inyong lahat!

Irvin Sevilla
LSGH GS’81 HS’85
President

DLS Greens Annual Dues

Hello Everyone,

It is time once again to renew your membership in DLS Greens for 2013. The fees are as follows:

$45 - You are a member of another NCGA club and would like to join DLS Greens.

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

DEADLINE : DECEMBER 28, 2012

Please forward this email to anyone I missed or your friends who might be interested in joining DLS Greens. Everyone is welcome to join.

Below is the list of courses for 2013.

10/26/2013-Saturday/12:04PM/Callippe@Pleasanton/$63.00

THANKS.

Orly Mayor

General Assembly on Nov. 11

To all De La Salle Alumni in Northern California:

The De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California (DLSAANC) will hold its General Assembly on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Manila Garden Restaurant in Hayward (Hesperian Blvd at A Street). Registration starts at 4pm. Food and soft drinks are free for all members of the association.

event, and also to be part of the DLSAANC as it partakes on its philanthropic activities next year. In addition to promoting fellowship among its members, the DLSAANC General Assembly will hold elections to the Board of Directors for the next two years, and vote on amendments to the DLSAANC By Laws. All present will also be able to listen to comprehensive updates on the various charities that have been supported in the past and will be supported in the future.

Please note that current by-laws of the Association stipulate that only those who are members of the Association in the current year are eligible to vote during this General Assembly.

See you all at Manila Garden!

8th Annual FilAm Amateur Golf Tournament Sept 22 2012

Casino Night on July 28 + Future Events

Dear Alumni,

I would like to request your support of our next event, DLSAANC’s Fun Night on Saturday, July 28, from 2pm to the wee hours at Caloy and Sara Narciso’s residence, at 39200 Zacate Avenue, Fremont. It’s an evening of simply “fun and games” like the flyer says, among Bay Area La Sallians, family and friends. Our goal is to simply provide a fun and lively atmosphere for everyone, while we raise funds, increase awareness and develop camaraderie. Without your help and support, our pledge to provide La Sallian education to the many under privileged children in the Philippines will cease to continue.

Your elected board of directors and officers meet every month to think of ways and means to promote our Alma Mater, and we are powerless without your help. Soon after this event, we will host our yearly Fil-Am Golf tournament, then to end the year, the Christmas party in December. This year is also the year of our General Assembly. I will share a “Save the date”, once we secure a venue and make the necessary arrangements. May I remind everyone that your participation is strongly urged.

Also, to those that paid and ordered the Centennial Yearbook, they are available for pick up either at my home address, 4102 Greenacre Rd., Castro Valley or I will distribute at the “Fun Night”. Feel free to send me an email to arrange a time/date to meet, if you’re unable to attend. I look forward to seeing you all in the events to come and I wish you all the best of health, happiness and peace.

Yours in Saint La Salle,

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

Next Stop: Summitpointe

Hello Everyone,

The next DLS Greens tournament is scheduled as follows:

Fee: members - $60; guests $70.

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

Centennial Yearbook Distribution

Dear Alumni,

Good News! To those who placed an order of our Centennial yearbook, they will be ready for distribution at the picnic on Sunday. In addition to your pot-luck contribution, kindly bring your payment of $50 if you haven’t done so already. I appreciate your efforts and see you all on Sunday at our Centennial End Picnic! Don’t forget to represent and wear Green!

Next Stop: Metropolitan

Hello Everyone,

The next DLS Greens Tournament is as follows:

Fee: member - $60; guest $70

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

Thanks.

Orly Mayor

Help DLSAA Update Its Database

FYI....

Save The Date: June 24

Dear Alumni,

Please “SAVE THE DATE” for June 24, Sunday, as we celebrate the end of our Centennial year with a picnic and Mass at Saint Mary’s College of California. It’s a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share with the group. Invite your family and friends… the more the merriest! Aside from the delicious meal, we’ve prepared wholesome games for all ages! Pitching contest, mini-raffle, charades, face painting and many more. Our picnic area sits right next to a volleyball and basketball courts… maybe a pick up game? Bring your bike/s and maybe we can do a mini tour of the campus too.

For more information, please refer to the attached flyer and feel free to email me back for any questions. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Animo La Salle!

Next Stop: Poppy Hills

Hello Everyone,

The next DLS Greens tournament is scheduled as follows:

Fee: Members - $100; NCGA guests - $110; non-NCGA guests - $130

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

Thanks.

Orly Mayor

Eulogy for Br. Roly Dizon, FSC

NSDC

Treasure in Earthen Vessel

The Jesuit Superior General, Pedro Arupe once wrote: “Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the mornings, what you will do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love, stay in love, and it will decide everything.”

Rolando Ramos Dizon, whose life we celebrate today, knew what it is to truly fall in love for Roly had numerous passions or Loves that he intensely pursued throughout his life: a sincere and genuine LOVE for the poor; a LOVE for Lasallian Schools and Lasallian education; a LOVE of sports. But all these LOVES come together and make sense in his biggest and most passionate pursuit: LOVE of Country.

The last three days we have seen men and women whom Roly have touched in the pursuit of his passions, file past his casket to pay their respects to him: the Athlete whom he supported and encouraged through scholarship and by providing the best coaches; the alumnus whom he taught, mentored and Brothered; the teacher whom he inspired by his commitment to excellent education and sound pedagogy; the administrator whom he accompanied lovingly; the activist with whom he shared his love of country; the politician with whom he marched with in the street.

Roly’s advocacies of Justice and Peace and the upliftment of the poor are consistent hallmarks of his educational leadership. In USLS, he built up Balayan and expanded its scope to include streetchildren, fisherfolk, battered and abused women and small underground entrepreneurs among others. He established the Business Resource Center to help micro – financing projects for the poor long before micro financing was in vogue. He was also instrumental in the integration of rebel-returnees in Negros Occidental. When he became President of De La Salle University he established the Caucus for Poverty Reduction. Today we take for granted that a number of our schools have socialized tuition schemes but he was the first to champion this as a way of making Lasallian education inclusive. This, I believe, is one of his biggest contributions to Lasallian education.

His Justice and Peace advocacies often overshadowed his passion for education. In his prime, he was an extraordinary Lasallian administrator pushing for excellence and creativity in pedagogy and curriculum development. He is an academician by heart.

In true Brother tradition, he put a strong emphasis on sports: building up varsity teams and co founding many leagues and tournaments. He understood the importance of sports in the context of a young person’s total formation and in the building up of school spirit. He co founded UNIGAMES to give a chance for small schools to participate in the big leagues. Whatever tradition and reputation we have today in the area of Justice and Peace, poverty alleviation, Sports has a lot to do with Roly’s passions in these areas.

However, his love for the poor, his passion for Justice and Peace, his creativity and dynamism as an educator comes together in his profound love for country. He had a deep concern for the country that seeped into everything he did. His educational philosophy was characterized by the belief that a Lasallian school was not just a venue for learning but an avenue for social change. I don’t think the American Brothers handed down this philosophy to the Filipino Brothers. Together with Rafe Donato, this was a unique contribution of Roly to the District that clearly continues today. Under his Presidency, CEAP became a very active voice in opposing the excesses of the Marcos dictatorship calling for Peace and Justice in the dark days of Martial Law. We all know his involvement with NAMFREL and how it shaped the events of our contemporary history.

As Br. Vic mentioned yesterday, Roly was always the Golden Boy, the Man with Promise. Valedictorian in elementary and secondary, Summa Cum Laude in college, consistent Dean’s lister at Catholic University of America, Fulbright scholar and the only Brother to have received the Ten Outstanding Young Men award, he was a deeply charismatic person. Today, when we speak of Roly, we speak of him in the same vein as Andrew Gonzalez, Benildo Feliciano and Rafe Donato. All pillars of the District of the Philippines. They were all mavericks and Roly had his fair share of independent thinking. In many ways, Roly marched to the beat of his own drum and all the rest, Brothers included, were left to follow his tune. His passion to beat his own path was often misunderstood. I am reminded of what the Ameircan poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau said, “If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured, or far away.” Roly worked best when he trailblazed and in his prime he was a bright star that brought light to all he touched. When I look back, I am amazed not just at the breadth of his commitments, but also the depth he brought into his passions. Like any man with Big Ideas, he had his fair share of critics and enemies. As one writer states, “The man who is anybody and who does anything is surely going to be criticized, vilified, and misunderstood”

There is one last love of Roly I wish to mention and that is LOVE for the Brothers. As a young Brother, I remember him saying to another Brother preparing to be an administrator, “as administrator, you may fight with people in the school, and for sure you will have fights. But when you get into community you must always make an effort to live harmoniously with the Brothers. In the end they are all you have.” I was a very young Brother but to this day I remember how he said it with such conviction. Community was important to Roly and he made a strong effort to be present to his Brothers. Today, as we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations, it is good to remember that he inspired, recruited and mentored a whole generation of Brothers, now middle aged.

In his later years, the scope of his passions was much larger than the arena of Lasallian schools and he sought work beyond the confines of the District. These last years of Roly’s life were not his best. But perhaps it helps us to understand that, at heart, Roly saw himself as a Public Servant in the true sense of the word for his passion to be of service did not diminish with the years, and when the District could not provide him with the avenue to productively harness his energies, he sought it outside. We all know there were disagreements and differences with the District but his commitment to his vocation and his love for the Brothers carried him through.

Roly was a gift not just to the Brothers and the Lasallian Family but to the nation as well. I look at Roly’s life and I know he was a treasure that was given to us and I am reminded of today’s second reading: “we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us”. Roly, like all Brothers, are Earthen Vessels. Not perfect, very human and sometimes profoundly fragile, but by the grace of God, His Love and Power shone through. This is what Roly’s life teaches us --- that God’s love transcends human weakness and brings forth miracles untold housed in earthen vessels.

I wish to thank the many people who came to visit and shared in our grief. I am sure Roly would have been deeply pleased with the number of people he has deeply touched. Thank you Roly for sharing generously and passionately your life with us. I am sure Ceci Hojilla will be waiting for you at the gates of Heaven with a basket of Balut.

Live Jesus in Our Hearts

Br. Roly Dizon, FSC +

Br. Roly Dizon, FSC, who served as President/Principal at De La Salle University, St. La Salle University, La Salle Green Hills and Provincial/Brother Visitor of the Philippine District of the Christian Brothers, among others, passed on early evening of April 25 at De La Salle University Medical Center in Dasmarinas, Cavite. He was 67.

DLSU Centennial Coffeetable Book Launch

Dear Alumni,

Just a reminder that the DLSU Centennial Coffeetable Book launch is tomorrow at 6:30 pm, at Round Hill Country Club, Vista South Room, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. Food and drinks will be served and shortly after, Bro. Bernie Oca, FSC will do a short presentation followed by group photos. This is a fun and social event that I hope each and every one of you can participate. Those who cannot attend, but would like to purchase a copy are encouraged to contact the undersigned.. All proceeds to this event will benefit One La Salle Scholarship Fund.

See you all soon!

Animo La Salle!

www.dlsaanc.org

Mass for Br. Rolando R. Dizon, FSC

Dear Fellow Lasallians and Friends,

The La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association (LSGHAA) and the De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) are sponsoring a mass for the special intentions of BR. ROLANDO R. DIZON FSC on FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012, 6:30PM at the NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE DIVINE CHILD (NSDC) of LA SALLE GREEN HILLS. Br. Roly founded the LSGHAA in 1979 and served as President of LSGH, DLSU, USLS and was Provincial of the De La Salle Brothers - Philippine District.

Everyone whose lives Br. Roly has touched are enjoined to attend the mass and pray for his healing. God bless.

Yours In St. La Salle,

LSGHAA DLSAA

Centennial Coffee Table Book

Dear Alumni,

I also would like to take this opportunity to announce the arrival of our dear Br. Bernie Oca in a few weeks. He will be here to promote the DLSU coffee table book. My apologies but it was pure coincidence that this book launch will coincide with our very own. Not to confuse with our Centennial Yearbook. I hope you can dig a bit deeper and help support this worthy project.

About the DLSU Coffee Table Book:

The Future Begins Here is the official centennial coffee table book of DLSU published to celebrate its 100th year milestone. It was conceptualized as a publication that would best express the spirit of the University – that of an ever young, dynamic, bold, and unique educational institution that keeps pace with the changing times while being true to the original ideals of its Founder, St. John Baptiste de La Salle.

The authors of its nine chapters, heavyweights in their respective fields and mostly Lasallians, are:

Prologue and Epilogue

Band of Brothers

Heritage, Heroism, History: the St. La Salle Hall

and The Lasallian Public Servant

Shooting for Excellence in Sports

Social Sciences and Education in DLSU

On the Cutting Edge: Science and Technology

Arts and Culture in the Lasallian Spirit

La Salle’s Green Champions

The 320-page hardbound book, rich in imagery, excellent prose and novelties, seamlessly marries the past to the present to the future. The book is dedicated to the thousands of alumni who have crossed DLSU’s hallowed halls and now bring honor to its alma mater. All net proceeds from the sale of the DLSU Centennial Coffeetable Book will benefit the One La Salle Scholarship Fund. You may wish to check this link to their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DLSU-Centennial-Coffee-Table-Book-The-Future-Begins-Here/296790003717999

The plan is to hold a book launch on April 24th, Tuesday, and depending on the number of attendees, we hope to find a large enough venue to accommodate everyone. I believe Br. Bernie has a few batchmates based in the Bay Area too. I’m sure it will be a real treat to have a mini “get together” as part of the welcoming party. I will email again in the next few days for additional information, like Price per copy, Time and Venue. I thank you again for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you all in our events to come.

Yours in Saint La Salle,

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

Poppy Ridge Roster

From: orlando mayor

Hello Everyone,

The roster for the Poppy Ridge tournament this Saturday, April 14 (11:50am start) is as follows:

Paid:

11. Joji Mercado (partial)

Committed:

15. Gilbert Talavera

Probables:

20. Nico Asencio

If you would like to add or delete your name to the list, please let me know as soon as possible. Poppy Ridge will want us to finalize the roster by tomorrow.

Thanks.

Orly Mayor

Update on Centennial Yearbook

Check Out This YouTube on Class'62

This year's recently-held DLSU annual homecoming (which was held at LSGH) celebrated one of De La Salle's outstanding class, HS'62. Members of Class'62 include former and current government officials Joey Cuisia, Ramon del Rosario Jr., Bobby Ocampo and Joey Laurel. Here in NorCal, Class'62 has had two DLSAANC Presidents, Mandy Reyes and Mari Valles, as well as former directors Roy Quicho and Tom Umali (I hope I did not miss anybody!).

Below is the YouTube link that shows their homecoming presentation of classic De La Salle cheers. Following also is a link to an article by Joaquin Henson about this year's golden class. Congratulations and well done, Class'62! You make us all proud! Animo La Salle!

First 2012 Tournament on March 17

Hello Everyone,

The following is the tentative roster for our first 2012 tournament at Monarch Bay on Saturday, March 17 (11am start):

Committed:

7. Orly Mayor

Possibles:

18. Nico Asencio

Please make your check (member - $55; guest $65) payable to Orly Mayor 2476 Fiji Way, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Thanks.

World Animo Night Videos

Bill's Fast Recovery

I'm happy to update that Bill is having an amazing recovery. Every since he got out of almost 3 days of comatose state last Monday, Bill has improved dramatically each day. Due to his stable condition, Bill was transferred this afternoon from John Muir Hospital to Kaiser Permanente (Bill's insurance carrier) in Antioch. Notwithstanding some memory loss that is normally attributed to a heart attack, the doctors at JM and KP have been amazed by Bill's progress. They attribute it to the fact that CPR was administered within minutes from his collapse/heart attack. Also, the electric shock administered by the paramedics who arrived shortly got his heart pumping again and prevented further oxygen deprivation. Of course, JM doctors inserted two stents to aid blood flow to Bill's heart. Barring any complication, Bill is actually expected to check-out of KP in 1 or 2 days. His heart remains weak though (less than 50% pump rate per doctor) and he will be undergoing further evaluation in the weeks ahead. For now, he is thankful for everyone's prayers and especially those who came to visit. It will be a while before he can golf again but he looks forward to that day. Thanks again for your prayers and good wishes!

Prayers For Bill Gardner

Ladies and Gents of La Salle,

May I request your prayers for our beloved fellow Lasalian, Bill Gardner. He suffered a massive heart attack last Friday afternoon while playing golf. Despite being immediately rushed to the hospital, Bill was comatose until 10am this morning. While Bill is now responsive, he remains in critical condition and will remain in the ICU unit of John Muir Hospital (Concord campus) for the next few days. I visited Bill yesterday as well as this morning when he finally woke up and was eventually extubated. He looks much better from yesterday but still needs further tests and of course rest. Our prayers will obviously be helpful, too!

In St. La Salle,

Romi

World Animo Night

Final Tournament @ Poppy Ridge

Hello Everyone,

The final tournament for the year will be held as follows:

Fee: members - $85; guests $110

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

Thanks

LSGH/LSGHAA SECURITY PROTOCOL

PAL Travel Fares for Centennial World Congress

Greetings La Salle Alumni of the World!

Philippine Air Lines (PAL) our latest Partner of the Centennial World Congress, Philippines and the De La Salle Worlds Debate, has issued out an amended guidelines for easy booking .

What is important is that all passengers availing this promo must first register at the official registration sites? Once registered , you will receive you registration/congress number. Please present or advice this number when you avail of the promos or when you book.

Procedures for those who will be availing of the PAL rate:

3) Please present the delegate number to our contact persons per country assigned by the PAL districts for flight booking/reservation.(Please see contact details below)

PAL District Contact Details

Country

Bernie or

604 276 6016

George Wong or

852 – 2301 9272

(853)-2835-5769 or

nina@philippineairlines-id.com

Etsuko

4) PAL district contact persons shall be responsible in handling the booking, fare inquiries, ticket issuances of all Centennial World Congress Participants.

*Only registered delegates can avail of the special PAL rates.

Please advice us you flight details so arrangements can be made.

Thank you and see you all in Manila!

ANIMO LA SALLE!

Henry

De La Salle Coordinator

Selling until 15Oct11

Tel # (02) 586-9263 / 0917563-1668

Ms. Chilette Francisco

27 Dec 2011 to

Selling until 15Nov11

Departure Dates

Transpacific points - 22-26Dec11

Save The Date: Dec. 3 Christmas Party

Dear Alumni,

The Holiday season is fast approaching. Please Save the Date and join us on December 3, from 6pm to midnight, at Embassy Suites in Burlingame, as we give thanks and celebrate another year of prosperity, good health among friends and fellow La Sallians. It’s a dinner-dance with music provided by The Synthesis Band. Ticket cost is $80 per person.

Please reply via email to reserve your tickets now. What a perfect way to enjoy each other’s company, while supporting our Alma Mater.

Animo La Salle!

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

Next Stop: Santa Clara

Hello Everyone,

The next DLS Greens tournament is scheduled as follows:

Fee: members $75; guests $85.

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

Thank you very much.

Orly Mayor

Happy Verde!

One World, One Vision, One La Salle

From the alumni office and our good friend, Henry Atayde:

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7thAnnual FilAm Amateur Golf Championship

Please Order Your Centennial Yearbood by Sept. 5

Dear Alumni,

I’m happy to announce that our Centennial Yearbook production is finally underway. I’ve seen the proofs for the different segments and it looks great! On behalf of the chapter presidents of DLSAA America and Canada, thank you all for your participation and continued support.

Moving forward, attached is an order form for a copy of the yearbook and for those who missed the deadline for submitting your ads, we are still accepting sponsorship for full and half page ads in the next few days. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to your orders by Labor Day September 5!

Yours in Saint La Salle,

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

Directions to Sunday's Picnic

Directions to the DLSAANC Centennial Picnic on July 24, Sunday.

Please mapquest or navigate your GPS to: Saint Mary’s College - 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga, CA 94556

From the Saint Mary’s main gate, go straight on Saint Mary’s Parkway (Chapel up ahead), turn right on De La Salle Drive and follow this road, about 300 yards, it will veer left and picnic site is on your left, right by The De La Salle Hall. Plenty of parking available.

See you there!

DLSAANC

DLSU-ADMU Golf Meet Canceled

Dear friends and fellow golfers,

It is with deep regret that I announce the cancellation of our scheduled Ateneo vs LaSalle golf tournament on August 6th, at Monarch Bay in San Leandro, CA. It is due to the Ateneo team not being able to field enough players to compete. To add insult to injury, they had 9 players up until yesterday, then 5 more players canceled today. With Ateneo forfeiting, this year, the score is now 2 to 1. The perpetual trophy will now be handed over to the La Salle team, engraved as winner by default in 2011...It is what it is.

For those of you who sent in their payment and committed to play, we ask that we continue the golf tournament as scheduled on August 6th. The green fee will be reduced to $70, inclusive of a $10 pot money. Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners, just like our DLS Greens tournaments. We need to fill 28 spots per our contract with Monarch Bay and looking at our roster below, we still need a few more players.

Barkadagolf appreciates your continued support and we look forward to another great golf tournament in a few weeks. Please feel free to invite other golfers since this is now an "open to all" golf tournament...

Jose Mari Valles

Froi Lomotan

Please try to send your payment by July 26th, 10 days prior to our tournament date. Make your check payable to ($70), Irvin Sevilla, 4102 Greenacre Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546

* For those attending the Centennial picnic on Sunday, July 24, I will return the remaining $30 from your green fee or full refund to anyone who decide to opt out of the tournament.

Yours in Saint LaSalle,

President

Cell 415.699.1797

Br. Ray Suplido Reception Canceled

Dear Alumni,

We are cancelling the “Meet and Greet” with Br. Ray Suplido at Intramuros Restaurant on Friday, July 22nd. Due to scheduling conflict, Br. Ray will be meeting with the Negrosallians instead and will be off to Los Angeles the following day. He sends his regards to everyone and thank you very much to all that showed support at a short notice.

We can do another “meet and greet” on the 21st, for the monthly “Tambayan” with your fellow Bay Area LaSallians! See you at Intramuros!

Yours in Saint LaSalle,

www.dlsaanc.org

Centennial Book Schedule Change

Dear Alumni,

Toto Mortel, the LaSallian who will be laying out our Centennial Book, will be gone on vacation from July 22nd through August 5th. This means he cannot start on the book until he gets back. Due to this, we are extending our deadline one more time to August 3rd for all submissions. We encourage all LaSallians to send and post this message in their Yahoo, Facebook groups and profiles, so we can reach more LaSallians in our chapter. Once again, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be counted and identified in the Centennial year book. Your participation and support is greatly appreciated.

DLSU vs. ADMU 2011

Annual Picnic at Saint Mary's on Sunday July 24

Fellow Lasallians,

Join us on July 24th, 2011, as we celebrate 100 years of La Sallian presence in the Philippines at our annual picnic at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. Delicious food, fun and games for everyone! Festivities will begin at 10am followed by a Mass at 3pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite dish to share with your fellow La Sallians. It will be a nice dy for frisbees, bike rides and most of all, a beautiful day to spend with your family and fellow La Sallistas! Feel free to email me if you have any questions, for directions and what food to bring. We certainly would like to avoid a picnic with just potato salad ;) See you all there!

Animo La Salle!

Irvin Sevilla

President

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

Centennial Yearbook Photo Deadline Is July 15

Dear Alumni,

Just a reminder to please email me your photos for the Centennial Year Book. Also, your help in soliciting sponsorship is greatly appreciated (please refer to earlier Corkboard posting for details). As you know, this is a limited edition year book and you will be doing your friends a favor by convincing them to advertise on this book…not only will it help charities that we support, ads will remain as a permanent keepsake to many. The deadline has been moved from June 30th to July 15th. We need all your help to make this a success!

Yours in Saint La Salle,

Irvin Sevilla

President

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

Reception for Br. Ray Suplido on Friday July 22

Calling all Lasallians, especially Negrenses!

We are also having a dinner & drinks reception for Br. Ray Suplido, FSC at Intramuros Restaurant in South San Francisco, 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080, on July 22nd, Friday, from 7-9pm.

Reception for Br. Gus on Wednesday July 20

Hello fellow alumni!

As previously announced, Br. Gus Boquer, FSC will be visiting with the NorCal chapter to discuss the ongoing Philippine Lasallian Centennial celebration, One La Salle Centennial Scholarship, and the Lasallian Human Star Formation that we in the Bay Area can form simultaneously with the one in the Philippines on March 5, 2012. Br. Gus also would like to concretize with the NorCal chapter the Kundirana Ruby Anniversary and Centennial Concert visit on May 2012 in San Francisco to raise funds for the One La Salle Centennial Scholarship Program.

The reception for Br. Gus on Wednesday July 20 has been finalized as follows:

460 San Mateo Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066

Kuya’s would like us to pre-order our food to avoid any delays given the number of people attending.

We will pre-order enough to feed a group of 20 and will add as needed (fish, beef, pork and vegetables). Feel free to email your food suggestions.

Food tab will be divided among the attendees (less Br. Gus, of course).

Thank you to Giles Bautista for giving us the appropriate accomodation at Kuya's!

Small reception for Br. Ray Suplido, dinner and drinks at Intramuros in South San Francisco, 101 Brentwood Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080, on July 22nd, Friday, from 7-9pm.

Prayers for Br. Dominic/Aquinas Berardelli, FSC

Fellow Lasallians,

Please lift up in your prayers our former La Salle Green Hills Principal and De La Salle Taft teacher Br. Dominic Berardelli, FSC, who I belatedly learned is recovering at Mont La Salle in Napa after being confined in ICU for five weeks beginning May 9 for a respiratory problem. He was at John Muir hospital in Walnut Creek for what was supposed to be a minor procedure but encountered life-threatening problems. Fortunately, he snapped out of his dire condition and is now slowly but surely on the road to good health.

Copied below is the email I received two days ago from Br. Dom in response to my email about Tita Nellie's demise. I had wrongly assumed that Br. Dom was on vacation or sabbatical when I did not get any response. He and I occasionally get in touch, especially since my boys study/studied at De La Salle High School (Concord) and St. Mary's College. I was able to speak with Br. Dom yesterday and it is evident he still has difficulty breathing. His summer will basically be spent in therapy and rest. Br. Dom is targeting Labor Day as the date when his health is hopefully restored to 100%. Meantime, Br. Dom is requesting our prayers.

Br. Dom advised me that he cannot receive visitors yet because he is very weak. But I am sure he would appreciate getting Get Well cards from the Filipino alumni (Br. Dom already has received several from the SMC community, who learned of his plight much earlier). You can mail it to:

Napa, CA 94558

Thanks in advance for your prayers and Get Well cards!

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----- Forwarded Message ----

Subject: Re: Fw: Nelia Ruiz, 74

Hi Romi

So sorry to hear about Nelia and shall pray for her family. She is now with God!

As for me I am now at Mont La Salle in Napa recovering from a very serious one-night-in-hospital operation that went horribly wrong putting me into critical care/intensive care for five weeks. I did not know anything. After 4th week they were not sure I would make it.

There was the first talk (gently of course) by the Brothers of the funeral preparation!!!

But God threw me back (not ready for me yet!) and now I am in Mont La Salle in Napa at our care center receiving care and therapy. It is a long road back and I and the doctors think as I exercise and get stronger that HOPEFULLY in several months I will be able to return to Saint Marys College.

Do continue to keep me in your good thoughts and prayers and ask the other Greenies to do the same as I have a long way to go.

Brother Dom (Aquinas)

July 16 Golf Tournament @ Summitpointe

Hello Everyone,

The next DLS Greens tournament is as follows:

Fee: members - $65; guests - $75

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

Thanks.

Orly

Internet Live Stream Links for Centennial Events

Just in case you missed it, below are a couple of links that you can use to access live the main centennial celebrations in Manila. Bookmark them as necessary. Please note you may have to download certain applications to run the live stream. If you missed the opening ceremonies (as I did), don't feel bad. The biggest celebration will be the closing ceremonies when all surviving Christian Brothers who have pioneered De La Salle's 100 year presence in the Philippines will be attending. In between now and then, check on the links periodically because certain centennial events just might be streamed live on the internet.

Prayers for Mark de Leon's Mom

Dr. Virginia de Leon, beloved mom of our fellow alumni Mark de Leon, passed away yesterday evening. Mark is one of our association's active supporters and has generously granted his fellow Lasallians discounts during the Tambayans we have been holding at Intramuros Restaurant, where Mark is one of the principals. As Mark has supported us, let us in turn support him at this time. May Mark and the de Leon Family have the strength in this time of sorrow and may Dr. Virginia de Leon rest in peace, amen!

DLSAANC Tambayan sa Intramuros-this Thursday-June 16

Dear Alumni,

Please join us on Thursday, June 16, from 7pm, at Intramuros in South San Francisco, for our monthly Tambayan. We’ve had to skip the mixer last couple of months due to the holiday and bad weather. We hope to get back with the groove of things moving forward. See you all soon!

DLSAANC presents Casino Night

Join us on June 18th , Saturday, from 2pm to 11pm, for an afternoon of La Sallian fellowship and Casino Night! Poker tournament, Mahjong games, sing-a-long, food and drinks to go around (non alcoholic).

Animo La Salle!

One La Salle Centennial Yearbook

Dear Alumni,

As you all know, to commemorate the celebration of 100 years of La Sallian presence in the Philippines, North American DLS chapters and Canada is doing a joint project by producing a “Centennial Year Book” indentifying all La Sallians in our respective chapters. In addition to collecting photos of each one of you, we request your assistance and support in soliciting sponsors and submitting a 2 paragraph maximum letter that describe your personal experiences at La Salle.

Sponsorship options and prices are found below:

One La Salle Centennial Yearbook – Canada and US Edition

I wish to purchase a book and/or advertise in the One La Salle Centennial Yearbook in the following form (please

choose one):

1. _________ $50 Book copy only.

2. _________ $175 B/W FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT, which includes a copy of the centennialyearbook. Attached is a print-ready full page ad in JPEG format with a minimum 300dpi resolution.

3. _________ $150 B/W FULL PAGE ADVERSTISEMENT only. Attached is a print-ready full page ad in JPEG format with a minimum 300dpi resolution.

4. _________ $125 B/W HALF PAGE ADVERTISEMENT, which includes a copy of the centennial yearbook. Attached is a print-ready full page ad in JPEG format with a minimum 300dpi resolution.

5. _________ $100 B/W HALF PAGE ADVERTISEMENT only. Attached is a print-ready full page ad in JPEG format with a minimum 300dpi resolution.

6. _________ $75 FIVE – LINE BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENT, which includes a copy of the centennial yearbook. See text below.

7. _________ $50 FIVE – LINE BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENT only. See text below.

Text for the Line Business Ad (maximum 5 lines with 25 characters per line):

Please email this form to Yolanda@mahllp.com or irvins@dlsaanc.org. Write all checks payable to “DLSAANC” and mail them to the attention of Yolanda Aquino, DLSAANC Treasurer at 201 California Street, Suite 411, San Francisco, CA 94111. Payments must be received within two weeks of receipt of your Ad form. A confirmation will be sent to you via email within a week after your payment has been received.

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone No.: __________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Solicited by: ____________________________ Date: __________________

Please keep a copy of this form for your records.

DLSAANC is planning on hosting a “photo op” event in the next few weeks, details to follow, however, you can submit your photo (head shot) in this format:

"Name - First Unmarried Last Name in parentheses Married Last Name, School Initials Grade Level or Course Year Graduated or Attended, (repeat if attended more than 1 school), Metro Area where located) include commas in the label.

Luz(Filipina)Americana,DLSU-LIA2001,LasVegas.jpg

Kindly forward this email to any Bay Area La Sallian that you know and feel free to contact me directly, if you have any questions. Our goal is to identify and include all La Sallians based in North America and Canada in this centennial year book. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you don’t want to miss! Thank you in advance for all your help, and we appreciate your efforts and support of this project.

Yours in Saint La Salle,

Irvin Sevilla

Last Call For Centennial Watch

Dear Alumni,

Just a reminder that orders for the limited edition centennial watches are coming to an end soon. Please email me your orders and make your check of $55 payable to DLSAANC, 201 California Street, Suite 411, San Francisco, CA 94111. Kindly reference your payment with the model no. of the watch you prefer. All black (600E), black with silver bezel (100).

Yours in Saint La Salle,

Irvin Sevilla

Memorial Service for Mrs. Ruiz on Thursday

The De La Salle Alumni Association is holding a memorial service for the recently-departed La Salle Green Hills mentor, Mrs. Nelia Ruiz, on Thursday May 26 7:30p at the Chapel of Flowers, 900 South 2nd St., San Jose, CA 95112. Thursday will be the first day of the 2-day wake preceding the funeral service on Saturday May 28 9:30a at Lima Family Mortuary/Cedar Lawn Memorial Park at 48800 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539.

Alumni and other Lasallian friends will be given the opportuniity to share their stories to celebrate the life of the beloved Pilipino teacher during Thursday's memorial services.

Nelia Ruiz, 74

Our beloved teacher Nelia Ruiz passed away at about 11:30a today after a brief hospital stay that I described in an earlier post. Tita Nellie's immediate family was at her bedside when she breathed her last. Everybody was praying that Tita Nellie would at least make it to her 75th birthday on May 27 but it was not to be. She had wanted to grill her ever-popular hamburger once again but I guess that will have to wait for another time and place.

Funeral arrangements are still undetermined at this moment because the family is raising the necessary funds. We will keep you posted as necessary. Meantime, alumni who want to pitch in can do so by mailing their donations c/o Armando Ruiz (husband) at 3048 Fenwick Way, San Jose, CA 95148. Whatever little amount will help.

The Ruiz Family wanted me to convey their appreciation for your prayers and support! Several alumni came to visit Tita Nellie in the past several weeks -- including some from outside the Bay Area and the Philippines -- and she certainly appreciated the kind gesture.

May she rest in peace, amen!

Mrs. Nelia Ruiz in ICU

The Ruiz Family is requesting our prayers for Mrs. Nelia Ruiz. She has been in the ICU for the past two days. Mrs. Ruiz has been undergoing chemotherapy the past 4 weeks and was scheduled another one last Thursday. That was shelved because she had become weak as a result of a series of medical setbacks she had since Wednesday (fractured ankle, ulcer) that necessitated blood transfusion and a hospital check-in. She was woozy when I spoke with her last Thursday but otherwise in stable condition at the hospital's regular ward. She suddenly became weak Friday morning and unresponsive so she was brought to the ICU. Earlier today, a code blue hospital alert was called when her heart stopped beating and the hospital staff was able to revive her. As you can imagine, it is a critical time for her and the family. Let us continue our prayers for them.

DLSAANC Bowling Family Day

Please join us on May 1st for our bowling fundraiser. Please see attached flyer for details and kindly forward to your La Salle friends who are interested in supporting this event.

Centennial Watch

Dear all,

DLS North America and Canada are placing a batch order of the Centennial watch this week, and will do another at the end of May. For those of you who are interested in getting theirs now as oppose to sometime in June. Kindly email me your choice between the two options, “all black” and “silver bezel”,also include your mailing address for delivery. Please make your checks payable to DLSAANC c/o Yolanda Aquino, 201 California, Suite 411, San Francisco, CA 94111. Price is $50 + $5 for shipping and handling.

Once again, this is a limited edition Centennial Watch that we hope that you would consider purchasing. Not only does it support your local DLSAANC, portion of the profits will go to One La Salle that as you all know, provides education and assistance to the poorest of the poor in the Philippines. Get one for yourself, for your family and friends, and wear it as a proud La Sallian!

Yours in Saint La Salle,

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

We Will Not Have A Tambayan This Month Due To Holy Week

Dear all,

Animo!

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

Prayers for Felipe Monserrat

Our friend Mike is requesting prayers for his father, Felipe, who could have suffered as many as two strokes yesterday (tests are still pending as of this writing). Felipe, 88, is a distinguished of DLS Taft and was also former president of the DLSAA during. Though the condition was very grave last night, the health condition of Mike's Dad seems to be stabilizing as of this writing. But he remains unconscious and is definitely not out of the woods just yet so the family would appreciate our prayers.

Re: LSGH Teacher In Need

LSGH Teacher In Need

Dear friends and fellow Lasallians,

Mrs. Nelia Ruiz, retired Pilipino teacher at La Salle Green Hills who is now based in San Jose, was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her doctor says it’s going to be a very tough battle. Since being on disability for quite some time, her insurance coverage may not be able to cover her medication and chemotherapy entirely. Mrs. Ruiz is a well-loved teacher at Green Hills. In addition to being one of the “cool” and lovable Pilipino teacher, she’s well known for her hamburger booth at all the Kabihasnan fairs. Napakabait at maalagang maestra….at napakasarap magluto! I didn’t get the honor of being her student but she taught during my batch and, of course, I ate her food a lot! I contacted her son, Rudolph, and asked for her Mom’s bank account number so we may wire directly any contribution that we can collect: Citibank (West), Routing Account# 0164108029. LaSallians are advised to just wire direct. Being a 501C3 organization, we cannot collect any tax deductible donation for an individual. It is unfortunate but that’s what the law dictates. So instead of putting together a fundraiser event that may take weeks to prepare, I think it would be best if we simply spread the word and with the power of prayer and assistance where it’s much needed, we can help her family right away. I appreciate all your help in spreading the word and let’s all pray for her quick recovery and strength in this time of crisis.

Here’s a link to her facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001353049005&ref=ts if anyone wishes to contact her.

Job Opportunities

Just sharing valuable information to our group.

Thank you,

Irvin

Subject: Fw: Job Openings

Gary Valenciano Concert @ Vancouver

Dear friends and fellow LaSallians,

Our LaSallian brother Gary Valenciano together with Martin Nievera is holding a concert in Vancouver, BC on June 10. One La Salle Alumni Association of British Columbia is going as a big group. Please share with your friends and relatives in that area, who may be interested in joining the band wagon. Please click on the link for more information http://www.starmediaentertainment.com/

Animo LaSalle!

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

Tambayan on March 17

Dear friends and fellow La Sallians,

Please join us on Thursday, March 17th for another round of Tambayan sa Intramuros! $2 Buds and half off on bar chows care of our brother, Mark de Leon!

See you there!

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

irvins@dlsaanc.org

www.dlsaanc.org

https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=226504159393&ref=ts

Live Stream for March 5 Homecoming

C/O Tony Atayde:

Our March 5, Centennial Homecoming will be stremed live. The link is below.

Our live streaming link is in our Facebook page.

http://www.facebook .com/#!/pages/De-La- Salle-Alumni- Association/ 337756155363? sk=app_142371818 162

Centennial Homecoming @ LSGH on 3/5

Message from the DLSAA/LSGHAA:

Calling all Lasallian Archers from Taft and everywhere together with your families & friends!

The De La Salle Alumni Association invites you to the DLSU Centennial Homecoming Part 1 entitled "100 & Still Green: Remembering the Past" which will be held at the St. Benilde Gym, La Salle Green Hills, Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Registration starts at 2PM with a 4PM mass and at 6PM onwards, scrumptious dinner, overflowing drinks and a fantastic show all for only P500.

It promises to be a memorable night for all Lasallians, Lasallites and friends; full of reminiscing, good food, non-stop partying and most of all great fellowships as it signals the coming of La Salle's Centennial in June. Eat, drink and be merry presented by our friends from BDO, Manila Beer and 100Plus.

This year's DLSAA homecoming is hosted by the Jubilarians Sweet 1-6 and supported by Toyota, 2 Torre Lorenzo, First Gen, ICTSI, Lifeline Rescue, Jollibee, YKK, DBP, Phinma, Rektikano Magazine and TV5.

Don't be left behind and miss this once-in-a-lifetime gathering! So get your batch together and troop to the LSGH Gym on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

For inquiries, please call your DLSAA at 523.6158 or 526.5612 or please visit www.dlsaa.com.

Salle Green Hills. Tel. 721-2729 / 722-7750 / 726-6339 / 725-4720

8th Br. Benedict Cup on Feb. 28

Forwarded below is the email from DLSAA President Henry Atayde:

From: Henry Atayde

Subject: Br. Ben Golf Tournament

This golfing event is just one of the many pre-celebration activities for the DLSU Homecoming that will be on March 5, 2011 to be held at the La Salle Green Hills Gym,

A large field of young and young once alumni/alumnae from different La Salle schools are expected to test the challenge of the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout. They will contest for handsome trophies and valuable prizes in 6 divisions, namely : Class A, B, C, D, Seniors & Ladies. The tournament, named in honor of the late Br. Josiah Benedict Lidinsky. Guests and family memebrs are also invited.

The BR. BENEDICT CUP is the second stop of the 7-leg La Salle Centennial Golf Tour. The first leg, the Br. Alphonsus Bloemen Cup, held last January 31 in Sherwood Hills was hosted by the LSGH.

BR. BENEDICT CUP is presented by SMART, Manila Beer and Banco De Oro with Grand Metro Lorenzo Corp. of Panday, TOYOTA, Citimotors, Banana Boat , First Gas Corp. and RCBC as major sponsors just to name a few.

Please pass on to your egroups and facebook friends.

DLS Centennial Book USA/Canada Edition

irvsevilla@gmail.com

Dear friends and fellow La Sallians,

In celebration of 100 years of La Sallian presence in the Philippines, the La Salle Alumni Association chapters of Canada and USA have collaborated to create the “La Salle Centennial Book Canada/USA Edition” project. Similar to the school yearbooks that La Salle schools distribute every year, the book will show only pictures of La Sallites/La Sallians who currently reside in Canada and the United States and the following segments in bullet points below. We ask that the general membership submit your photos in this format, No less than 450 x 600 pixels and a minimum of 350 dpi, and must be labeled as such… “Name-First Unmarried Last Name, in parentheses, Married Last Name, School Initials, Grade Lever or Course Year Graduated or Attended. (repeat if attended more than 1 school), Metro Area where located, include commas in the label.

Example:

Irvin Miguel Sevilla, LSGH-GS 1981, HS 1985, Northern California

Juana (Santos) de la Cruz, DLSU-LIA2001, Northern California

· Section for the different chapters.

· Messages from the different La Salle school presidents.

· Articles written by La Sallians about their experience at La Salle.

· Advertising by different business and individuals.

Our goal is to include EVERY La Sallite/La Sallian who live in Canada and the United States in this book. Please submit your pictures to your local association or the one closest to you the soonest. There is NO COST to have your picture in the book and you may also submit an article about your experience at La Salle. However, the price per copy is about $50 and any advertising cost (actual pricing will follow in a separate email). Proceeds of this project will go towards the One La Salle Scholarship Fund and other charities that we support. If you or someone you know would like to advertise, please forward the information to the following representative closest to your region.

CANADA

La Salle Alumni Association of Toronto – Tom Mascardo, President, email: tom.mascardo@nexans.com

One La Salle Vancouver – Bong Domdom, President, email: bongd2004@yahoo.com

USA

La Salle Alumni Group of Hawaii – Joseph Ting, Representative, email: jting@hawaii.edu

De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California – Irvin Sevilla, President, email: Irvin_s@comcast.net

La Salle Alumni Association of Southern California – Gary Legaspi, President, email: garylegaspi@yahoo.com

De La Salle Alumni Association of Metro New York – Roy Lim, President, email: yormail@gmail.com Tess Canlas-Mojica, Immediate Past President, email: mbcm10@verizon.net

De La Salle Alumni Association of the Midwest – Jerrick Simbol, President, email: Jerrick.simbol@dlsaamidwest.org

De La Salle Philippine Alumni Association of Washington DC – Eileen Nadal, President, email: Eileen_nadal@yahoo.com

You support is needed and very much appreciated! Animo La Salle!!!

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

www.dlsaanc.org

2011 World Congress Ads

Below is the teaser ad for the forthcoming 2011 World Centennial Congress which will be held on Oct. 26-30, 2011 at the Taft Avenue campus to coincide with the celebration of the 100th year presence of the Christian Brothers in the Philippines:

2011 Annual Membership Dues

Dear fellow La Salle alumni.

First of all, the new DLSAANC board would like to wish you a Happy (Lunar) New Year and show its appreciation for all the support you had given to the Association that enabled us to have a very fruitful 2010. With the net proceeds from the events we sponsored last year, we were able in increase our donations to various charities.

To those who have renewed their memberships with the association in 2011, we thank you once again and look forward to a year of fun, camaraderie and purpose. To those who haven’t decided or who haven’t had the time to renew, we would also like to continue to extend our invitation for you to join us this year. We have extended our membership deadline a few days to make it convenient for you.

As part of the membership benefits, we are planning a number of new initiatives that would make this year special. First of all, we are going to kick-off a bowling fundraiser in April. This will initiate an annual spring event to go with the summer picnic, the Fil-Am golf tournament in the fall and this year's Christmas party. It even gets better with the "La Salle First" initiative, which enables the patronizing of business owned, operated and otherwise connected to other De La Salle alumni, by generating and distributing a directory of these businesses. To top it off, we have the Centennial Book, a one-time yearbook being put together by several North American chapters of the De La Salle Alumni Association as part of the De La Salle Centennial celebration. As a member, you will be invited to be a part of this rare event, by having your photograph included in the book, including one from when you were still a student at a De La Salle institution. And remember, all the proceeds of our activities will continue to benefit various charities, such as One La Salle .

So whether it's for the worthy causes, or the chance to catch up with your fellow alumni or just for the fun of it, please renew your membership and be a part of the De La Salle experience once again. We would also appreciate it if you can forward this letter to other De La Salle Alumni who may be interested in joining as well. Animo La Salle!

All the best,

Clement Yu

Asst. Secretary, DLSAANC 2011

Caloy Narciso

Secretary, DLSAANC 2011

Maraming Salamat!

Dear Mr. Mayor,

Greetings from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde!

By now you may have heard from our Dean of the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies, Ms. Nicky Perez, regarding the U$1,000 donation which the De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California earmarked for our Deaf students. I would like to add my own words of appreciation for this generous donation. Truth to tell, I was very pleasantly surprised when Br. Kenneth handed me the check, especially since it was totally unexpected.

Dean Nicky may have already told you how your donation came at a time when it was badly needed, since some of our Deaf students were planning to stop their schooling due to lack of funds for transportation and other basic needs. The lifeline that they received through the alumni’s donation is indeed very welcome. As I told Dean Nicky, this was truly God’s Providence at work.

Thank you once again. May the Lord bless all of you for your generosity!

In Saints La Salle and Benilde,

Intramuros Presents David Benoit

January 26, 2011     Dear Fellow La Sallians,       Millbrae Smile Center ,Valerie de Leon, DDS and  ReyOhana Inc  together with  Intramuros proudly present .......   DAVID BENOIT   in a valentine concert at Intramuros Music Hall    February 12 ( SAT ) 7PM and 9:15 PM  Advanced ticket sale of $55 Door Sale $60 $25 Dinner Buffet sold separately . Reservations needed. Buffet from 5:30 PM to 6:45PM for the 7PM show and  7:30 PM for the 9:15PM show  Purchase Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/147297  or call val at 650-455-3912    From the man who gave us .. *TAKE A LOOK INSIDE MY HEART     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny0cNZA-0Ss *LINUS AND LUCY    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzg_RkwyLDw *KEI’S SONG     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKXxtBNpHLU *LAND OF THE LOVING     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5JPDrtGCsI *PROMISE ME A CAROUSEL       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICwZey6M4Cs *THE KEY TO YOU  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfq-ckAY8sI   Part of the proceeds will go to Bro. Mawel's scholarship  project at De La Salle Lipa.   Mark de Leon           101 Brentwood Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080    650-697-9000   www.theintramuros.com     www.facebook.com/IntramurosSF

Homecoming Invite from LSGHAA President

I'm passing on the invitation below for the Feb. 5 LSGH homecoming from the LSGHAA President.

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The Silver Jubilarians of LSGH GREENTENNIAL ARCHERS 1986 and the La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association (LSGHAA) invite you to "CIENTO VERDE...UWIAN NA!", the LSGH Centennial Homecoming. This momentous celebration will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 at the LSGH GROUNDS, 343 ORTIGAS AVENUE, MANDALUYONG CITY. Homecoming tickets are priced at P700 inclusive of the Annual Alumni Dues* (P200 refund for LSGHAA Lifetime Members). Registration starts at 3pm, anticipated mass in the NSDC at 5pm, dinner at 6:30pm and show proper at 7:30pm.

This double celebration is also brought to you by the co-host batches of LSGH '71, '76, '81, '91, '96, '01, and '06. Attendees can expect overflowing food and drinks, an impressive show, much-awaited fellowship with old friends, and a chance to make new ones. Let the Greentennial Archers bring you back to 80’s.

Be part of this historical homecoming celebrating kinship and 100 Years of Lasallian Heritage in the country.

Animo La Salle,

President, La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association

Tambayan sa Intramuros Jan 20, 2011!

Feb. 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17 (No Tambayan, due to Thanksgiving Day)
December 15

Maraming Salamat Po and Happy New Year to all!

LSGH -GS 81, HS 85

Centennial Alumni Activities

Dear Lasallians,

Greetings in St. La Salle!

My name is Henry R. Atayde and I am currently the President of the De La Salle Alumni Association (DLSAA) Philippines.

I have been receiving numerous inquiries regarding the Alumni events for our Centennial Celebrations.

The year 2011 marks a very significant moment in history for all Filipino Lasallians, for it is this year that we shall commemorate the first 100 years of La Salle’s presence in the country.

Therefore, I am pleased to present to you a summary of the DLSAA Alumni Events for 2011-2012:

YEAR 2011

EVENT DATE TIME PLACE MAXIMUM # OF PARTICIPANTS

1. Homecoming Fellowship 11 Jan. 6pm NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio

2. Br. Ben Golf Tournament 28 Feb. 7am Forest Hills Golf Course 220

(Pre-Centennial launch)

4. Totally Smashed Badminton 3 April 8am To be announced 150 teams

a. Opening Cocktails 26 Oct. 5pm Intramuros

b. Opening of Congress 27 Oct. 8am De La Salle University

c. Tour /Exhibit/Dinner 27 Oct. 7pm DLS College of St. Benilde

d. 2nd day of Congress Proper 28 Oct. 9am De La Salle Dasmarinas

e. One La Salle Night of Excellence 28 Oct. 7pm De La Salle Zobel

f. 3rd day Congress 29 Oct. 9am La Salle Green Hills

g. Grand Culminating Concert 29 Oct. 7pm La Salle Green Hills

YEAR 2012

6. Homecoming Fellowship 14 Jan. 6pm

7. Br. Ben Golf Tournament 28 Jan. 7am Forest Hills Golf Course 220

8. Totally Smashed Badminton 12 May 8am To be announced 150 team

9. DLSU Centennial Homecoming 17 March 4pm MOA

Please take note that the first activity is the Homecoming Fellowship that is open to all Lasallians, friends and family. This is a traditional affair that happens before Homecoming.

The title of the event is OPM-DLSAA's Pre-Homecoming Centennial Fellowship, spearheaded by DLSU Batch '81 and the Jubilarians of DLSU @ NBC Tent on Jan 11, 2011. Registration at 630pm. We hope you can join us that night.

For only Php500.00 drink, eat and dance to the music of Hotdog and Mid-Life Crisis, Details are in the attached ticket and YouTube commercial http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=WaTVk232L- Q .

This will be followed by the Br. Ben Cup at Forest Hills of which we will only be able to handle 220 participants so please register at the DLSAA office as soon as possible.

Now comes the DLSU Homecoming that will also serve as the Pre-Centennial Launch.

As for the venue, the DLSU football field is now under construction to make way for the new building.To be able to accommodate the hundreds of Lasallian Alumni, family, friends and for the very first time in it's 96 years of existence, the 3rd and 4th years students of DLSU will be joining the homecoming at 9:30 pm, therefore, this year's homecoming will be at the La Salle Green Hills.

Please see video : http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=6gFmZCHD_ oA

Lastly, as we, the Lasallian Alumni celebrate the centenary of De La Salle's Presence in the Philippines in 2011-2012, the DLSAA and the Philippines was given the privilege to host the International Convention for Lasallian Alumni on October 26-30, 2011. This alumni global event only happens every four (4) years and is part of the many activities of UMAEL.

Please see the video teaser : youtube link http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Nf8uCgPb5kw to view.

To register : Register at UMAEL Website www.umael.com

Please find below the scope of the conference:

5TH UMAEL & 8TH World Congress in Manila

October 26 – 30, 2011

One Vision. One World. One La Salle.

EVENT OVERVIEW ____________ _________ _________ _________ __

• 5 days. October 26 (Wednesday) to October 30 (Sunday)

• 3 days of Conference-Proper: October 27-29, 2011

Day 1 is FAITH day and opening,

Day 2 is SERVICE day and split DLSAA and UMAEL,

Day 3 is COMMUNION day and closing

• Shorter talks will be encouraged with increased Q & A and interaction

• Experience themed meal specially on the evening parties

• Day 5 is proposed to be a day for R&R and fun

• To be held in multiple Lasallian venues (DLSU Manila, DLS College of Saint Benilde, DLSU Dasmariñas, DLS Santiago Zobel, La Salle Green Hills)

EVENT PROGRAM ____________ _________ _________ _________ __

DAY 1, OCTOBER 26, 2011 (Wednesday)

• Welcoming of Guests via a dinner party

• Theme: OLD MANILA

• Target venue: Intramuros

• Dress code: Filipiniana

• Food: Filipino, Halal

• Multi-sectoral activity; to invite brothers, alumni, parents, students, faculty, admin.

DAY 2, OCTOBER 27, 2011 (Thursday) -- Conference Day 1

Theme: Our Spirit of FAITH

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Venue: DLSU Manila, DLS – College of Saint Benilde

• Registration DLSU-Manila

• Prayer, Parade of colors, welcome address, keynote

• Coffee Break

• TALK 1: A Lasallian Association Is An Instrument Of Faith

• Buffer time

• TALK 2: Enriching Our Faith Through Diversity

• LUNCH

• Breakout

• DLS-CSB Tour

• EXHIBIT Celebrating 100 years.

• PRE-DINNER Brother’s Centennial Presentation

CENTENNIAL DINNER Party hosted by the Brothers supported by DLSAA

(Patterned after Brew with Bro.) Every table will have one Brother present.

EVENT PROGRAM ____________ _________ _________ _________ ___

DAY 3, OCTOBER 28, 2011 (Friday) -- Conference Day 2

Theme: Our Zeal for SERVICE

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Venue: DLSU Dasmariñas & DLS Santiago Zobel

• Welcome from DLSU-D Hosts

• TALK 3: Protecting the Rights of the Children: The Alumni’s Role

• Coffee Break

• TALK 4: In-Focus – Bahay Pag-Asa (for take home)

• Q&A Plenary

• LUNCH & SHOW: Fiesta Theme and Tour Museo de La Salle

• HOLY MASS at DLS-Zobel

• DINNER

• ONE LA SALLE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Night SHOW

DAY 4, OCTOBER 29, 2011 (Saturday) -- Conference Day 3

Theme: Our COMMUNION in Mission

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Venue: LS Green Hills

• Hosting breakfast for Elections of UMAEL and DLSAA

• Welcoming of other participants

• TALK 5: Social Responsibility of the Former Lasallian Student: SOLIDARITY IN ACTION

• TALK 6: The Lasallian Today as a Citizen of the World

• Coffee Break

• TALK 7: Focus on Stewardship of Creation

• GRAND LAUNCH of a GLOBAL LASALLIAN CAMPAIGN by Lasallian Marketers

and Advertising practitioners

• WORKING LUNCH

• Commitment Exercise of FSC

• Introduction and Induction of new officers of UMAEL and DLSAA

• Closing remarks

• Buffer / Break

• HOLY MASS

• REST

• DINNER. Theme: East Asia Rising (Asian Cuisine/Halal)

• Fireworks with music before concert

• CLOSING MEGA CONCERT

DAY 5, OCTOBER 30, 2011 (Sunday)

Theme: FUN DAY

Dress Code: Personal Style

Venue: Depending on choice

• CELDRAN Tour – Manila Sites with lunch

• GOLF – Intramuros with lunch

• Shopping – MOA lunch

• CORREGIDOR Day trip with lunch

• Tree Planting with LIFE (Lasallian Institute for the Environment)

• Visiting of the Relic of SJBDLS

. La Salle Lipa Retreat/Reflection

• Officers of UMAEL/DLSAA invited to go to Bagac (as extended trip)

EVENT SECRETARIAT ____________ _________ _________ _________ _

De La Salle Alumni Association – Manila

I A I Room 202 St. La Salle Building, De La Salle University,

2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004

I T I +632.5244611 ext. # 128

I D I +632.5236158 / +632.5265612

I F I +632.5240503

I U I www.dlsaa.com

I E I info@dlsaa.com

PRESIDENT ____________ _________ _________

MR. HENRY R. ATAYDE

I E I peterpan@skybroadba nd.com.ph

I M I +63917.7923720

PROJECT HEAD ____________ _________ ____

MR. DONDON S. ATAYDE

I E I dondon.atayde@ wishcraft. com.ph

I M I +63917.8118157

Be part of history as this will not happen again in our lifetime.

WE ARE ALUMNI WITHOUT BORDERS.

ONE LA SALLE

See You there!

Jorge Jose +

Condolences to our former board director Gerald Jose on the demise of his father, Jorge Jose BSC'37, last Wednesday Dec. 8 in Manila. Gerald is currently enroute to Manila to attend the funeral services of his dad. Gerald joins, among others, his brothers (and fellow DLS alumni) Gary, who is currently the president of the Vancouver chapter, and Gilbert, who attends our picnics here in NorCal whenever he has his summer visits from Manila.

For website subscribers who reside in Manila, the wake is at Mt. Carmel Church on Broadway St. Interment is scheduled of Sunday Dec. 12 after the 9a mass.

General Assembly - Sunday, November, 7 2010

To the De La Salle Alumni of Northern California:

The De La Salle Alumni Association of Northern California (DLSAANC) will hold its General Assembly on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the Manila Garden Restaurant in Hayward (Hesperian Blvd at A Street). Registration starts at 4pm. Food and soft drinks are free.

All De La Salle Alumni are invited. In addition to promoting fellowship among its members, the General Assembly will hold elections to the Board of Directors for the next two years, vote on amendments to the DLSAANC By Laws, and be presented with a comprehensive update on the various charities that have been supported in the past and will be supported in the future.

See you all at Manila Garden!

The Board of Directors

6th Annual Fil-Am Amateur Golf Championship

September 18, 2010, 11:30 AM Shotgun

$99 includes hamburger/bratwurst buffet

Summer Picnic This Sunday!

Dear friends and fellow Lasallians/La Sallistas!

co Secretary

Tambayan on June 17, 2010

Join us for another round of Tambayan this month at INTRAMUROS, located at:

CA 94080

7:00 PM - 2:00 AM

$2 Budweiser, 50% off on bar chow, courtesy of our La Sallian comrade Mark de Leon

Save the Date: Christmas with Joey Albert, December 11, 2010

October 10, 2010

To Our Dearest La Sallians and Friends,

Greetings and blessings to all of you!

It is with great pleasure that we announce our annual Christmas party on December 11th at the Marriott San Mateo, from 6pm to 1am. In our effort to make this year's celebration special, not only will we have our usual dining and dancing, we've also invited no less than Joey Albert to do a concert for us! So, please reserve the date and purchase your tickets now!

We look forward to see all of you on this evening full of fun, but more importantly, to your participation at this fund raising event to support the One La Salle Scholarship Fund, Bahay Pag-asa, and Books for the Barrios. In the spirit of true Christmas, let's experience joy by giving joy to others.

Yours in St. La Salle,

For and in behalf of the DLSAANC Board,

JOJO FLORES

Committee Chairperson

Tambayan on March 25th, Please save the Date!

Dear Friends,

FSC Bulletin 2010 - 08: Congrats, Dr. Quebengco!

Another excerpt from the same bulletin, this time a happier note on our former La Salle Green Hills high school mentor and current DLSU Chancellor and EVP:

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2010 - 08

Quebengco!

Fe Basa Mayor+

Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Fe Basa Mayor (1921-2010), a former grade school teacher at De La Salle Taft and high school teacher at La Salle Lipa. She is also the mother of our association's vice-president, Orly Mayor, who went home to Lipa earlier this month when Mrs. Mayor fell ill. Mrs. Fe Basa Mayor passed away in the presence of family and friends on Sunday January 21 (Manila time). May she rest in peace! Our condolences to Orly's family!

Rektikano Magazine Available Online

Please support Batch 85 Golf Tournament Fund Raiser

We need your help in promoting this golf tournament to raise funds for our homecoming in February. It can even serve as an early Xmas present or a nice surprise by sending them to an all expenses paid event to one of the most prestigious private golf facilities in the Philippines. Pay for one or two players, then ask them to invite their friends to complete a foursome! Kindly forward this information to your golfing friends and family and feel free to email or call me for instructions in sending payment via Paypal. It's so easy!

What: The 3rd Berde Brothers Golf Tournament (LSGH Batch 85)

When: November 27, 2009, Shotgun starts at 7:30am (Registration at 6am)

Where: Sta Elena Golf and Country Club, Cabuyao, Philippines

Maraming Salamat Po,
Irvin Sevilla
Co-Secretary DLSAANC

BarkadaGolf member
LSGH Batch 85

Thank You From Br. Roly

Hello everyone!

Forwarded below is the self-explanatory open letter from Br. Roly Dizon, FSC.

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My very dear Lasallian Family,

May the love and peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

I am presently at DLSU Taft recovering from a surgery last October 16 at St. Luke's performed by Dr. Edgardo Cortez. Last September my annual check-up revealed that after five years my rectal cancer had recurred. A PET scan and an endoscopy revealed that a stage two 4-centimer malignant tumor had recurred in the same area as the original tumor in 2002. I was of course very disappointed, but the upside was that the recurrence was localized and showed no signs of spreading.

My oncologist Dr. Carlos Dy recommended immediate surgery and I agreed. The procedure lasted six hours and was successful. I will undergo some adjuvant chemotherapy to prevent another recurrence. This will last a few weeks in November and December.

In faith I see God's loving providence in all this. I was already having great difficulty with my bowel movements; this surgery has left me with a colostomy bag which will be much easier to control and manage. In that sense, it is a blessing in disguise.

More profoundly, this whole setback has been a call to deeper conversion, to turn once again to God, to entrust my whole life to him and to embrace wholeheartedly the remaining mission he still has for me. I want to do as much as I can to spread his gospel of love to all and to help our poor people cope with the many trials and sufferings they face. I still hope in my lifetime to see a great and beautiful country!

Your overwhelming show of love, prayers and support have reminded me once again how truly blessed I have been. Countless alumni, friends and loved ones showed me how greatly loved I am. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Live Jesus in our hearts! Forever!

Br. Roly Dizon FSC

"Totally loved in 2009"

Why, oh why, dear God allow you thus?!

In Asia only to chastise us?

and not caring enough to fight evil?

Have I offended and done you wrong?

Why do you punish and torment me?

And I felt totally, unconditionally loved!

Yes, I am totally blessed!

Just for who I am.

Brother Roly Dizon FSC

2 November 2009

Ondoy Relief Funds

Maraming salamat and congratulations to all who contributed to the Ondoy Relief Fund via the Brothers. At Saint Mary's College our Filipino/American students held a lumpia sale (home made !!) and raised $125.50 in three hours.

What a great show of support for our brothers and sisters and the true spirit of La Salle !!

Brother Dominic (Aquinas)

Bagyong Ondoy

Dear fellow Lasallians and friends,

In light of the massive floods that inundated Metro Manila and several nearby provinces in Luzon which resulted in devastation and loss of lives, DLSAANC will extend financial assistance and contribute to the relief fund of $500. Any additional cash donation from the general membership is welcome and appreciated. All donations will be consolidated and wire-transferred directly to DLSAA (Manila) where a relief fund has already been set up Your cash donation through DLSAANC is tax deductible.

Yolanda Aquino (Treasurer, DLSAANC) 201 California Street, #411, San Francisco, CA 94111.

God bless DLSAANC.