Tambuli

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

Volume XXXII Issue No. 3 – August 2006

Leading Young People to Success in the 2nd Quarter

From the Boardroom to the Beach – Project Planning at its best

Fellow Jaycees,
New York State Jaycees - 2nd Quarter Award Winners
I am very proud and pleased to announce that the Philippine New
York Jaycees once again shone as one of the Top NY State Outstanding Chapter - Philippine New York Jaycees
Chapters this 2nd Quarter. Our chapter, our officers and members
were recognized for several major endeavors this quarter. Most Outstanding Chapter President - Vivian Velasco
Congratulations to our Team 2006 VPs, our Project Chairs and
members for bringing our projects into fruition!!! Our focus, Pres. Vivian was also one of the recipients of the "Shining
teamwork, creativity and hard work have not gone unnoticed! You all STAR" pin recognized by U.S. President Lisa Parrish as pre-
are just simply amazing and that is hard to beat! sented by Keynote Speaker JCI Treasurer & Nat'l Metro Direc-
tor, Lori Tomlin]
Let us continue to uphold our theme 2006-“Share the Vision” as we
‘share’ in the responsibilities of the JCI, U.S. and NY State Jaycees Outstanding Chapter Vice President - Gary Abasolo, Member-
in creating young Leaders by offering them well-rounded ship Services Vice President
programming. We continue to support the NY State theme - “Hold
On” - Holding on to our vast membership/alumni resources, to our Outstanding Chapter Vice President Elaine Dayoan, Business
great projects and to the strengths of our organization. And finally, Development Vice President
let us continue to keep that glow in our chapter and be one of the
Shining “Stars of the United States Chapters as we successfully Parade of Chapters (Top 5)
Serve, Train, Attract, and Retain our members. By continually
aligning our paths we build a stronger JAYCEE MOVEMENT across Outstanding Local Project - “Sakada” Presentation – Philippine
the World. Independence Ball in the International Affairs Area with Project
Chair: Ted Martinez; Co-Chair: Jude Tan
We look forward to a big support of attendance at the more exciting
OCT. 2006 GALS CONVENTION / Executive Election!!! Outstanding Chairman’s Planning Guide for the “Taking the
Lead Coaching Seminar” in the Management Development
Respectfully Yours In Jaycee Spirit, Area. Project Chair: Luis Pedron; Co-Chair: Reggie Rosales
Vivian Velasco
43rd President, Philippine New York Jaycees
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 Search for meaning – finding wholeness, trusting in the flow of
Looking back at last Quarter life, spirituality
Compassion and contribution – giving yourself, leaving the world
a better place, serving and bequeathing
Taking the Lead in your Life and Your World Beyond Bragging: The art of Self Promotion
Coaching Seminar - June 14, 2006 Reduce nervousness in networking situations by actively listening,
asking thoughtful questions, making eye contact, and being pre-
sent (not worrying about what you’ll say next) rather than trying to
impress people.
Ask what your managers, colleagues and clients appreciate most
about you. You may be surprised and you may learn that you
take many of your best traits for granted.
Reflect often on your strengths and accomplishments. Write them
down and review them every day. By reminding yourself of what
you do right, you’ll be able to present and promote yourself with
more confidence.
Self Promotion tips
Be authentic when you present yourself
Increase sales by targeting your audience
Networking is a two-way street
A sign of strong leadership is giving credit to your team members
Line up your next opportunity while working on your current one.
Get the support you need to achieve your goals.

After the presentation, several audience members were given one on one
coaching sessions with the coaches. If you are interested in contacting a
coach, below are their bios and contact information. Live life!
BERNIE SIEGEL (coach organizer) is a licensed CPA and a certified
life/corporate coach. He has over two decades of real-world experience,
Coaches: Nancy Ancowitz, Michael Weitz, Marianna Lead, Margaret Gomez and helping to shape success in several well known, fast growing public and
Bernie Siegel with Pres. Vivian Velasco private companies. He is also on the board of the International Coach Fed-
eration-NYC www.icfnycchapter.org/whoweare_board.php
On June 14, the chapter hosted an event at the Philippine Center that ex-
posed chapter members and other young Filipinos to the possibilities of Business communication coach NANCY ANCOWITZ helps clients attain
having a coach for work and for life. Over 100 young people attended the breakthrough results in their careers by presenting and promoting them-
event. Deputy Consul General Millie Sta. Maria Thomeczek provided the selves with confidence. She teaches marketing and presentation skills at
opening remarks for the night before the coaches took over for the night. NYU. She currently works with coaching clients, who include emerging lead-
Each coach focused on a different aspect of life that we could improve on. ers in the business and creative worlds, as well as executives and profes-
Below is some of the key learning from that event. sionals in transition. www.NancyAncowitz.com
Identify and overcome your mental blocks
MARGARET GOMEZ, a pioneer executive coach before coaching was even
Learn the power of affirmations and reframing to build confidence
a recognized profession, built her career in the human capital management
and effectiveness.
and development arena in leadership roles at cutting-edge, creative, global
Define your vision for leadership in career and life
corporations. She works with high performance individuals and teams on
As a leader you are a visionary and your own best source of wis-
leadership effectiveness, renewal, and desired futures. Margaret received
dom. Trust and act on your instinct.
her formal coaching training at the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara. She
Make your vision specific and vivid. Find photographs and use
was born and grew up in the Philippines.
your imagination to create specific images of your goals. Keep a
www.fitnessmagpromo.com/experts/margaret_gomez.html
journal and refer to it often to continuously engage in pursuit of
what you want.
MARIANNA LEAD, PH. D., is the president of the International Coach Fed-
Avoid burnout on your path to success
eration's award-winning New York City chapter. She teaches at New York
Acknowledge your stress, identify its causes and pick one source
University, and hosts LIFE COACH TV, a popular prime-time cable show in
of stress you will address today.
Manhattan. Dr. Lead is a personal and professional development coach,
Attaining peak performance by focusing on EQ (emotional intelli-
clinical hypnotherapist, creator of Goal Imagery® training and coaching pro-
gence), which is a more important predictor of success in the
grams, and a pioneer in the use of subconscious techniques for achieving
workplace than IQ.
goals faster and more effectively. www.drlead.com
Great leadership has less to do with leading others and all to do
with knowing and managing ourselves.
Busy professionals from around the world work with MICHAEL WEITZ to
Leaders attain and sustain peak performance through mindful-
lead more balanced, fulfilled, and meaningful lives. As a former theatre direc-
ness, passion and renewal.
tor and producer, he brings a creative perspective and warm sense of humor
Focusing on Six Adult Passions (1)
to his coaching. Michael is the vice president of the International Coach
Personal mastery – claiming yourself, self-esteem, confidence
Federation-NYC, and has trained with some of the most respected coaches
and courage
in the world. www.OvationCoaching.com
Achievement – proving yourself, winning, getting recognition and
results.
Intimacy – sharing yourself, making relationships work. Luis Pedron and Reggie Rosales chaired this event
Creativity and play – expressing yourself, being spontaneous, in- (1) From LifeLaunch – A Passionate Guide to the Rest of your Life by Fredric
tuitive, playfulness M. Hudson and Pamela D. McLean

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Philippine Independence Day Celebration
Reported by Vicky Chang
New York State Jaycees President Pat Wallen and First Lady
Michelle lead the Phil NY Jaycee members at the Phil Independence
Day celebration on June 4, 2006.
June 4 - PhilNY JC as General Services /Security Staff - with PIDC General
Services Chair – Raul Estrellado and wife, Linda.
NEW YORK – On June 4, 2006 members of the Philippine-New York
Junior Chamber (JAYCEES) celebrated alongside with fellow Filipi-
nos in the metropolitan area at the Philippine Independence Day
Parade and Street fair in New York City. The Philippine Independ-
ence Day Parade is an annual celebration for the Filipino community
in the Northeast United States.
The Philippine-New York Jaycees displayed Filipino pride through
marching, volunteering in security and spreading the Jaycee spirit at
its own booth at the street fair. The event’s theme “Celebrating the
Filipino Spirit: Sa Puso, Sa Diwa, at Sa Gawa” not only caught the
attention of Filipinos but non-Filipinos as well. The Philippine-New
York Jaycees were graced by the presence of New York State
Jaycee President Pat Wallen, wife Michelle Wallen and Long Island
Junior Chamber’s Chairman of the Board Martin Dekom. During the
street fair, the Philippine-New York Jaycees collaborated with CORE
in a bone marrow drive for CORE member Christina Pechera.. Some
of our members were also donors to the drive.
Several members of the chapter also served as co-chairs of the
General Services committee and coordinators of the Security
volunteers of the Philippine Independence Day Committee. It was a
glorious day to be Filipino. Mabuhay tayong lahat.
New members Jun Chua and Marjorie Rosales chaired participa-
tion at this parade and street fair.
Kid’s Day America - $500 to be donated to
Little Sisters of the Poor
Kid’s Day America is sponsored by Chiropractors around the county
to educate children on the topics of health, safety and environmental
awareness. In just a few short years over one million children have
benefited from Kids Day America/ International around the world.
Phil NY is pleased to have partnered with Dr. Arnil Neri for the fourth
year in a row.
A net of $700 was raised from the event’s sponsors of which $500
will be donated to the Little Sisters of the Poor congregation. The
chapter utilized $100 to fund the Jaycee booth for the Bone Marrow
Drive at the Philippine Independence Day celebration.
About the Little Sisters of the Poor:
The Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor, an international
institute, was founded in France in 1839, when Blessed Jeanne Ju-
gan opened her home to Jesus Christ in the person of an elderly,
poor, blind woman.
Today Little Sisters care for the aged poor in homes in thirty-one
countries around the world, with thirty-two homes located in North
America. The care of the elderly, the congregation's sole apostolate,
is sealed by a special fourth vow of hospitality. Catholic women aged
18-40, who seek a life of prayer, fraternal sharing and humble ser-
vice, may seek entrance. The formation program includes an initial
two-year novitiate and an international second novitiate, spent at the
Motherhouse in France, in preparation for perpetual profession. The
American novitiate is located in Queens Village, NY.
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to extend my gratitude to everybody that was a part of
Kid's Day America. I truly appreciate all of your efforts in making the
event a success. I understand that past "Kid's Days" had larger
groups in attendance. However, since our primary goal was to pro-
vide manpower for the event rather than to market for it, I am more
than satisfied with our performance. Great job guys!
Thanks to the following for their contributions during the day: our
super energetic President Vivian Velasco, Tito Sergs Estrada for
taking care of our food, our emcee Almor Dayoan, our fingerprint
experts Elaine Dayoan & Vicky Chang - Nobody takes fingerprints
like you gals. Salamat! Hats off to our registration committee Reggie
and Marjorie Rosales, floor coordinators Aprille Piamonte, Nonong
Aquino and Aprille’s sister Armi, Jude Tan and Ner Martinez- Thanks
for stepping up and giving entertaining, educational lectures. Thanks
also to Lorii Abela and friend Angela who came through as special
speakers
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Thanks also to the following dropping in and gracing us with their
presence:COB Christina Corcuera, Sen. Cri Cri Ramos, Amb George
Daco, new member Jericho Luna and brother, Jess.
Jaime Torrejon, CDVP
News around the State
By Action of the Executive Committee, the following Region and
District alignments shall be in effect as of January 1, 2007

REGION SOUTH
International Visits – Pres. Marco Stadler and friends from JCI District 1 Dsitrict 2
Zugersee, Switzerland Hispanic Junior Chamber JCI Caribbean
New Mind** NYC Junior Chamber
Long Island NY Korean American Junior Chamber
Phillipine NY Junior Chamber Pegasus **
White Plains

Region CENTRAL
District 1 District 2
East Broome County * Greater Watertown
Greater Chenango Liverpool
Johnson City Saratoga Springs
Logan ** Southern Saratoga County
Syracuse

REGION WEST
District 1
Batavia, Buffalo, Greater Rochester, Orchard Park

* Local Organization currently under inactive status with the US

Junior Chamber ** Institutional Chapters
April GMM – President Vivian thanks chapter members for their
contributions in Quarter 1
RUNNIING FOR STATE OFFICE?
Just a friendly reminder that the filing deadline to run for state office
(This includes Region Director, District Director, and Metro director)
is September 1. That is less than 3 weeks away! This is a postmark
Deadline - If e-mailed to me then the forms bear a Sept 1 postmark
and received by September 1.

Forms can be found on the yahoo group "Files" section. If you want
them sent directly to you, e-mail me at Srkjcrep@aim.com
Remember if 2 or more candidates file for the same office - nomina-
tions will not be allowed from the floor.

Scott Kingsley,
Chair – New York Junior Chamber
June GMM – Ted Martinez leads with his dazzling footwork as Nomination and Elections Committee
FOJ Noel Gamboa looks on.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
October 21-23, 2006 is the Governmental Affairs Leadership
Seminar (GALS) State convention in Rochester, NY. A special
feature during the convention is the mall-sized Haunted House
made of balloons – a project by the Rochester Jaycees.
DEADLINES FOR THE QUARTER
Sept 1 Fri - Membership projection to NYSJC
Sept 5 Tues - Parade of State (Aug) due to NYSJC
Sept 20 Wed - Membership closeout to NYSJC
Sept 25 Mon – NYSJC 3rd Qtr Awards & CPG Submission deadline
Sept 28-Oct 1 (Thurs-Sun) US Jaycees Annual Meeting and Ten
Outstanding Young Americans Convention – Indianapolis, IN

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Reaching out to friends and
communities in need
3 million Filipinos – less than 30,000 donors
Be a bone marrow donor today
In April 2006, Tambuli Editor Jocelyn Bernal attended a special mass for
young people at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel in Manhattan. It was there
that Christine Pechera’s brother made an urgent appeal on behalf of his
sister. Their family has undergone through so many tragedies with cancer.
His family’s story certainly touched the hearts of all those who were at the
mass. Afterwards, Jocelyn Bernal took the first step to saving a life – signing
up as a bone marrow donor. After seeing a special feature on television, a
decision was made to make this a focus of our Tambuli issue this month.
The following is information from the Christine Pechera’s website.
Christine Pechera is
a family member, a
friend, a person - a
loving person who
needs your
help.Christine is battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is in urgent need of a
bone marrow transplant.
Sadly, no matching donor has been found yet. There are over 20,000 differ-
ent bone marrow types, and her best chance for a match is a donor of the
same ethnic background. Christine is a Filipina-American, and there are
simply not enough Filipino volunteer marrow donors in the National Marrow
Donor Program (NMDP) Registry. Filipinos are one of the most under-
represented groups.
Today, there are about three million Filipino residents in the United States.
That's about one percent of the total U.S. population. If one percent of the
NMDP Registry were Filipino, there would be about 60,000 Filipino volunteer
registered donors. Today, we are well short of that number by about half.
We need your help to recruit Filipino volunteer donors, to give Christine a
fighting chance of finding a match. Please send e-mail to your friends and
associates now. Post to online boards. Call your newspaper. Ask your com-
munity leaders to get involved --for Christine and for the many other people
who may walk one day down the same unfortunate path.
Through tireless marrow drives and gracious individual participation during
the Save Christine! campaign, there are now thousands more Filipino volun-
teer donors, a dramatic expression of caring that will undoubtedly save lives.
But we need to keep going. There is still no match for Christine. As Christine
writes, "Have courage. Keep faith. Be strong. Don't wait."
Please join our challenge of finding Christine her miracle donor. Volunteer,
contribute, sponsor a drive, spread the word. And, if you're Filipino, it's easy
to be tested: just send for a FREE self-test kit. You simply swab your cheeks
with cotton. No blood is involved for this test. A few minutes can save a life.
Anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 is a potential volunteer donor. Please
read about the NMDP and how you can join the registry today.
For more information, check out http://christine.site.ph/
An Appeal for help - Filipinos
stranded in Beirut
Fellow Jaycees,
Fr. Gestie Advincula, is running a shelter in Our Lady of the Miraculous
Medal Church Beirut, Lebanon for displaced OFWs. Unlike the US, the
Philippines does not have plans to evacuate its citizens. Fr. Gestie took upon
the overwhelming task of sheltering our kababayans who have been
displaced by this unnecessary conflict.
Consider that our kababayans went to Beirut to work and are caught in a
situation where they have to forget about their work and just worry about
being alive. If this conflict does not end soon, our OFWs will need our help
just to stay alive, to be provided with food and water. Please send whatever
you can spare.
I am attaching the most recent communique from Fr. Gestie. His church was
converted to a shelter that could only accomodate 30, but has now 170+
occupants.
I would like to appeal to your kind hearts to please help Fr. Gestie and the
OFWs(Overseas Filipino Workers) in Lebanon. I am copying you the latest
email from him.
The chapter may send monies directly or you may send monies through the
Vincentian Alumni International c/o Jesse Arteche, 1917 Morris Ave, Union,
NJ 07083. 908-687-8787. Note: donations are not tax deductible. If we find a
tax-exempt org willing to act as conduit, we will issue you a receipt for tax
purposes. I will send whatever I get to Fr. Gestie through Western Union,
almost weekly. Thank you for your help.
Sen. & Past President Jesse Arteche
For any direct donations, please contact Sen. Jesse at
jartechecpa@yahoo.com for the address
From Fr. Gestie
This evening around 600 OFW went to sleep,if they could, in and around the
center - 250 in the usual hall, 300 in the secondary center and 50 in the
parking area of our compound. I have to address since Sunday the daily
needs for washing and shower, as well as for the drinking water. It will cost
me a $100 per day. Likewise I have to provide plastic plates, glasses and
spoon every other day for convenience and our water expenses will not be
increase. This week we will be starting rescuing Pinays from constantly
bombarded areas such as Zahle and the southern region. For this, I expect
to spend $100 for transportation each time. For the place is far from
civilization. So, Jesse, if you're asking for budget, I don't have any to tell you
except for the emergency project that needs to be financed at the moment –
the rescue of stranded Pinays in the critical areas of the South: Tyre and
Sidon as well as the Bekaa valley region. For most of the Pinays, to be
rescued, couldn't afford to hire taxi's and baby buses to bring them to the
center. Remember, some have already been abandoned by their employers
without salary and food. 5 to 6 rescue operations is expected in the next 8 to
10 days. Thanking God for your prayers.....Fr. Gestie
Apologies for our error in Last issue
The Tambuli staff wishes to apologize for an error in the caption on
Page 1 of the summer issue. In the picture, Ray Villaflor was mis-
identified as Jun Chua.
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Farewell and Godspeed

MEMBERS CORNER Wishing our past IDVP and Sen. Lorii Abela good luck as she begins
her new life in Chicago, Illinois.
Members Anniversary Months (As of Jan 1, 2006)
JAN Hector Concepcion, Ted Martinez
Dr. Arnil Neri Natalie Chin

FEB Mabel Arenas Christina Corcuera

Vivian Velasco

MAR Arnold de Jesus

APRIL Jocelyn Bernal Vicky Chang

Almor Dayoan Krizteen Dulay
Elaine Magalona-Dayoan Tom Panzone
Joe Valdez

MAY Jaime Torrejon News Break!! Welcome Baby Jaycee

JUNE Patrick Villavert
Congratulations to Amb/Past President Richard Aguinaldo and
AUG Ares Ebreo Florina Monroy Khristine Aguinaldo on the arrival of their baby – Stephanie Marie.
Josef Montanez Catherine Romualdez Little Stephanie was born on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 3:46 pm. She
weighed in at 6 lbs, 3 ozs.
SEPT Gary Abasolo Willi Gamboa

OCT Richard Aguinaldo

FOCUS ON OUR MEMBERS: JUN CHUA
NOV Marho Migrino
Jun, an Ilonggo - grew up in
Welcome to the New members in 2006 Bacolod City and went to
Manila for college. He has
a Bachelor's Degree in
January - Aprille Piamonte
Computer Science from De
February - Reyangelo Honrade, Reggie Rosales, Marjorie Rosales
La Salle University Manila.
March - Luis Pedron, Jun Chua, Jude Tan , Mike Templo
He worked for 3 years with
May - Joseph Tieng Jr
Sun Microsystems Philip-
June -. Phil Peredo, Bambie Gison, Theresa Tamayo, Grace Paet,
pines as a Systems Engi-
Jimmy Laforteza, Ken Viola, and Catherine Demenus
neer and Account Systems
Support Engineer, providing
Goodbye-we hope you had a great year with us in Unix and network security
2006 support to clients such as PLDT, Asian Development Bank, BancNet,
JAN April Dequito and Smart Telecom. In 2000, he joined SIAC, the IT(Information
FEB Oliver Guarino Technology) subsidiary of the New York Stock Exchange, as an IT
MAR Darwin Ignacio Security Consultant. After six years, moved on to join Reuters Amer-
APRIL John Paul Demafeliz ica as an IT Security Analyst, where he currently works. Jun is an
avid sports fan and sports person.
Happy Birthday to our celebrants for this Quarter!!
JULY – Vicky Chang (2nd),
FOCUS ON OUR MEMBERS: LUIS PEDRON
Patrick Villavert (25th), Luis Pedron is a professional actor/filmmaker living in NYC. His credits in-
Almor Dayoan (28th) clude co-starring roles in Laurice Guillen's "American Adobo", Alec Baldwin's
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" and Mark Ruffalo's Photo Assistant in the Hit
Jennifer Garner Movie "13 Going on 30."
SEPTEMBER –
Tom Panzone (1st) Luis resourcefully created his own opportunities, utilizing his degrees in
Dr. Arnil Neri (6th), Jocelyn Bernal (9th) Sergs Estrada (9th), Bambie Filmmaking and Acting. Luis produced, directed, and acted in 4 short films (
all collaborations with Mark Levitt ). One of which - "Receptionist Smart" has
Gison (13th), Ted Martinez (17th), Jude Tan (26th) and Willi Gamboa won 3 awards: Independent Achievement Award in the NYIIFVF 2002; Best
(27th) Comedy – Festival of the Macabre, Latrobe, PA 2002 and Grand Goldie
Award – Goldie Awards in Film Excellence, Palatka FL 2002 and was
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screened as part of the International Festival of Cinema and Technology
World Tour 2004 in NYC, Toronto, Canada and Brisbane Australia. Luis also
recently received a Best Directing award and Best Documentary Video for
his documentary, "VIP Very Important Pinoys" honoring Filipino American
seniors in Elmhurst Queens NYC. His last short film, "Party Games" (co-
directed by Mark Levitt) won the Best Director Award - Short at the NYIIFVF
2004.
His latest short film is "Problema", starring Ricky Davao, one of the Philip-
pine's A List Actor co-starring Luis' parents. It was uniquely edited from 200
still pictures all taken by new member Jude Tan. It had its successful screen-
ing at the recently concluded Filipino Arts and Film Festival 2006 at the
ImaginAsian Theater NYC and at the Stinging Filmmakers Film Festival 2006
(Nettles Artist Collective) in NYC both last June 2006. In post production is
Luis Pedron’s co- production and co-direction of a full feature film project with
Sherwin Morada, entitled “Multo” (Ghost) which is in the Horror genre casted
with an all Filipino-American ensemble. ( Festival Circuit Fall 2006, Theatrical
Release January 2007 )
Luis Pedron recently worked as an Associate Producer and Casting Director
for the Filipino TV TeleNovela "I Luv
NY" for the Philippines' Number TV
Network GMA 7. " I Luv NY." The
show was shot in numerous
locations in NYC and recently
premiered in the Philippines as the
Number 1 Show in the Primetime
Slot.
Founder of the Entertainment and
Community website called Fan-
clubx.com, Luis Pedron supports
Filipino and American artistic and
socially aware events through reviews, video and photo coverage with the
support of fellow Jaycees member Jude Tan as photographer and Sherwin
Morada as Videographer.
success they had another this year and revive the ECW Banner. Of course
all of the hardcore fans like me were so excited. So when August 2, 2006
came around, I was expecting so much. I never left an ECW disappointed
back in the 90’s and I was expecting that Daniel, his friends and I were going
to have the same experience.
When we entered the Manhattan center, we can hear the chants of E-C-W,
but something was missing; something not right. Then I realized it, the ban-
ner had ECW written on it but it wasn’t ECW. Not all of past wrestlers were
there, and they had WWE wrestlers in the main event. It didn’t have the
same heart and passion. But what saved the night was the NY crowd which
is always intense. Being there with Daniel and his friends shouting out some
of the crudest thing imaginable that even the Department of Sanitization
couldn’t clean up, was great. Even though the ECW show was toned down, I
was happy to see the teens experience a live ECW event. Although the
WWE wrestlers felt the crowds’ disgust when they chanted “change the
f*@#ing channel”, “We want a refund”, and “We should riot”, this response
will hopefully open the eyes of Vince McMahon and let ECW be ECW once
again. I’m just happy and grateful that I got to be a wrestling fan during what
is said to be the golden age of wrestling.
Note: The author is offering ECW history lessons with his many tapes and
DVD’s that will show the hardcore ECW.
AWARD GALLERY
Reggie Rosales and Almor
Dayoan receives awards from
Pres. Vivian Velasco

Luis Pedron’s community life is also busy. He is a proud member of the

Philippine NY Jaycees and CORE. Luis is a Board Member of FAHSI (Fili-
pino American Human Services Inc) and of Kalusugan Coalition and Project
AsPIRE. He graduated from the University of the Philippine major in Film and
Audio Visuals and at the School For Film & Television in NYC with a AB
degree in Acting.

Almor D & Daniel Velasco took it to the Extreme

By Almor Dayoan
The birthday gift I received from Pres. Vivian was a chance to relive my teen
years and to see some of the best wrestling on the planet - a ticket to see an
ECW show. If you don’t know what ECW is, it stands for Extreme Champi-
onship Wrestling. Now this isn’t some WWF show, it was a hard hitting
hardcore wrestling which had the toughest
fans in the world. There were flaming
tables, sexually explicit women, barb
wires, blood and not to mention fans
cursing the hell out of anyone and any
situation. Then due to unfortunate
business dealing - when the executives of
ECW couldn’t get a TV deal - ECW went
under.

The owner of WWE Vince McMahon

bought the rights to ECW and took some
of its wrestlers under his company. Then
after five years, he decided to have a pay-
per-view called “ECW One Night Stand” which was highly successful. So
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July GMM with Guest Speaker Sen. & Past
President Max Madridejos
People’s Lounge on Allen Street was once again the site for our
GMM. This month we were graced with the presence of Sen.& Past
President Max Madridejos. His topic was: The Principle of Zero: The
Management of Time and of Life . We came away with the following
highlights
Identify your goals and write it down.
Determine the deadline for achievement
Write down obstacles to overcome
Identify the people to work with
List or acquire necessary skills and knowledge you need
Develop a plan of action
Act on your goals
Maintain and create new goals for your life.
Beach party at Long Beach
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Reported by Sen. Ner Martinez
Oh, What a Day - a great day for fun in the sun! it was non-stop fun
at Polar Bear Beach in Long Beach, NY - where an army of Jaycees
and friends spend a glorious sun-kissed Sunday at the beach - vol-
leyball, football, picnic, sun tanning, swimming in the Atlantic Ocean,
bonding with fellow Jaycees and friends - and simply having fun!. Not
content with the funday at the beach, some Jaycees decided to have
a nightcap at IHOP before going home - to those who could not make
it - WISH YOU WERE THERE! - PS Congratulations to the winners
of the volleyball game!
Kudos to MSVP Gary for taking the lead in this event!
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Photo Gallery

Vicky’s 30th Birthday party

Sen. Jocelyn Bernal, Almor Dayoan, friend of Phil, new member Phil
Peredo, MSVP Gary Abasolo and Pres Vivian Velasco.

M-

Night with Almor Dayoan, Vicky Chang, Sen. Sergs Estrada, Sen.
Cri-Cri Ramos, Luis Pedron, CDVP Jaime Torrejon and Jun Chua.

4/24/06 – JC International World President’s Luncheon : JCI Executives :

(left to right), Shonda Ranson – NYState Membership VP, JCI World Presi-
dent - Lars Hajslund, Philippine Consulate Consul General Cecille B. Re-
bong; New Jersey State Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, JCI USA President
- Lisa Parrish, NYSJC President - Patrick Wallen, PhilNYJC President –
Vivian Velasco, & NYState Community Dev’t VP – Jonathon Kim

Bylaw Amendment meeting - It was a really long night but we learned

a lot about changing our bylaws for the future of our organization.

4//24/06 –JCI World President ‘s Dinner –With PhilNYJC founding mem-

ber/Past President – Joseph Tieng, Deputy Consul-General and Manilena
Jaycees Past President - Millie Sta.Maria-Thomeczek, Phil NY JC President
Almor’s Birthday was a Hoot with wings and drinks overflowing! –Vivian Velasco , JCI World President - Lars Hajslund, JCI USA President -
Lisa Parrish, NYSJC President - Patrick Wallen

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METROCONFERENCE NEWS
On behalf of the NYS Metro Conference Director, Jennifer Sinatra
Mac Neil, I would like to announce the 2nd quarter Metro Awards
presented to our Chapter!
Just for all our members' information, the Metropolitan Conference
program of the US Junior of Chamber, more commonly called Metro,
was originated during the 60's, to train leaders of large chapters (that
include NYS chapters). Today's Metro tackles the unique manage-
ment issues facing large chapters through training and collaboration.
This yearly conference is open to all members and officers of the
Metropolitan Cities where they share experiences, their best prac-
tices, collective knowledge and secrets of success; it offers top notch
JCI training programs along with networking now with the most out-
standing chapters of the world!
Once again our Region South (7 chapters within NYC including
White Plains) received all the Metro awards for the 2nd quarter. Let
us all congratulate and thank all the VPs, Project Chairs, members
and advisers for the chapter's "Outstanding Accomplishments and
Lasting Contributions" to the NY State as we received the following :
MOST OUTSTANDING METRO CHAPTER
OUSTANDING METRO VICE-PRESIDENT, Gary Abasolo,
Membership Services VP
OUTSTANDING METRO CHAIRMAN'S PLANNING GUIDE
(CPG) - MDVP - Elaine Dayoan; with Project Chairs - Luis
Pedron and Reggie Rosales - with "TAKING THE LEAD IN
YOUR LIFE AND YOUR WORLD"
OUTSTANDING METRO PROJECT - International Affairs VP
- Florina Monroy; with Project Chairs Ted Martinez and
Jude Tan with "SAKADA" (A cultural / historical drama
presentation)
OUTSANDING METRO CHAPTER PRESIDENT - Vivian
Velasco
NY State Metro Director Jennifer and her husband, Dylan will be
visiting New York City on the Labor Day Weekend. Past President
and Governor Willi Gamboa is coordinating Visit particularly on Sept.
2, Sat.. All Chapter Presidents, officers and members are invited to
meet her and join the get-together. Please contact Willi Gamboa at
201-463-9244.
“Share The Vision 2006”
SAVE THE DATES!!!
PROJECTS / SEMINARS OVERVIEW
AUG - OCT
One sure way to get the most out of your membership is
to be active in the projects and activities of our chapter.
We invite you to take the lead and experience the bene-
fits of being involved. It’s a lot of fun and learning we as-
sure you!!! Pls attend the following and support our
Project Chairs / Co-Chairs and be a committee mem-
ber!!! read on…
HEALTH is WEALTH – Health Fair – (AUG 27, Su) – A
Community Development project of the chapter which
aims to provide free health/medical screenings to the
community at large. Venue at St. Bartholomews School
Gym – Elmhurst NY
Contact: CDVP Jaime Torrejon (201) 618-9424;
Project Chair - RUBEN RAFAELOV
BUSINESS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (GMM)
- (AUG 29, Tuesday) Updates on (5) Area Develop-
ments, current events; promote Oct. Convention; Amend
By-Laws; networking, 7pm-9:30pm – CAP 21 – 18 W.
18th St., 6th Fl bet. 5th/6th Ave.
Contact: Pres Vivian Velasco 917-623-3827
Tentative : INT’L VISITATION by the Manilena Jaycees
– (Starting SEPT. 1, Fri)
PARLEZ VOUS JAYCEEZ – (SEPT 3,10,17,24 Su))
( OCT 1,8,15, 2,2), ( NOV 12,19) - One hour French
Class with the Jaycees, you not only get to learn how to
conduct projects successfully – you get to parlez vous
Francais as well. Oui Oui – how about heading this pro-
ject?
Contact: IAVP Florina Monroy 516-967-7083
READY SET GAME! – (SEPT 10, Sunday afternoon) –
Fund raise for our chapter and have fun doing it! – Bingo,
Red/White and other games Vegas style with the Jaycee
touch! – Need bingo number callers, organizers, dealers
– and barkers! – where do you fit in Contact: MDVP
Elaine Dayoan - (917) 939-5723;
Project Chair – REYANGELO HONRADE
WALK FOR POVERTY – (SEPT 16, Saturda)
2nd Year of Jaycee participation – involves soliciting walk-
ers & sponsors–putting directional signs, promoting the
project, and more – Walk and help the poverty stricken
children of Samar by sponsoring a project -
‘PLANT FOR LIFE” – Contact: CDVP Jaime Torrejon
(201) 618-9424; Project Chair – JIMMY LAFORTEZA.
‘PICNIC na MATINIK’ – (SEPT 16, Saturday) Crazy
wacky games, delicious food, prizes, networking with
Jaycees and other friends – you will make it happen – be
a part of the organizing committee–[Right after WALK
EVENT]– Contact: IDVP Patrick Villavert (347) 249-2049;
Project Chair – JUDE TAN
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HALLOWEEN JAM – (OCT

Business GMM / M-Nite - “How to Start a Business” 28, Saturday) –Live bands,
Seminar - (Sept 20, Wednesday) – Venue – TBD, line dancing, open mic, food
7pm-10pm – Contact: MSVP Elaine Dayoan - (917) 939- and drinks, costume contest!
5723; Project Co-Chair – PHIL PERREDO what’s the theme–you decide!
– Lots of opportunity to let your
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR – (SEPT 29, creative juices fly! – Contact:
Friday) – To be conducted by our very own Community MDVP Elaine Dayoan - (917) 939-5723; Project Co-
Dev’t VP, Jaime Torrejon. Contact: IDVP Patrick Villavert Chairs – APRILLE PIAMONTE; BAMBIE GISON
(347) 249-2049; Project Chair – open!

FUTURE OFFICERS TRAINING (FOTS) - (SEPT. 30 or Tambuli Staff

OCT. 1 Sat or Sun. afternon ) – Trainors to be pro- Jocelyn Bernal, Editor
vided by the NY State. Contact: Pres Vivian Velasco
917-623-3827. Project Chair – open! Contributors: Almor Dayoan, Vicky Chang, Sen. Ner
Martinez, Jun Chua., Luis Pedron, Vivian Velasco.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS – (OCT 14, Saturday) Photos: Jude Tan, Jocelyn Bernal, Elaine Dayoan, and
Speak Up/Write Up/Debate/feelling stumped? At a loss Ner Martinez
for words? – can’t express your feelings? Wanna get your
point across effectively? – Want to chair this project?
Need to find a venue, speaker, encourage people to at-
tend – Contact: IDVP Patrick Villavert (347) 249-2049;
Project Chair – open!

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER -

(OCT 15, Sunday, 9am) – sponsored by the American
Caner Society Location: Cental Park, NYC - Join other
Jaycee Members and fellow New Yorkers to raise funds
to fight breast cancer.
Contact: Pres Vivian Velasco 917-623-3827

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncom-

petitive walk to help fight breast cancer and provide
hope to people facing the disease. Your participation
will support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving
research, prevention, early detection, and support
programs for thousands of patients and their families

BAILA – TANGO! – ( OCT 6,13,27 & Nov. 1 Fri Series),

Wanna dance like Banderas? Want to be the person who
will bring the art of Argentine Tago closer to the Jaycees’
hearts? Chair this project (Series of Argentine Tango
Classes) – and see the power and intensity of this dance
– Contact: IAVP Florina Monroy 516-967-7083; Project
Chair – open!

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