Here are the updates for the upcoming University of the Philippines in America’s biennial General Assembly and Convention at the JW Marriott Hotel on September 4 to 6, 2009 in Washington DC. I’ve conveniently used the SCRIBD tools so anyone can share the brochures, registration form, advertising form, and photo montage form for the UP Hall of Fame. For those of you who are not familiar with Scribd.com, I have also included some instructions (scroll below). – Lorna Dietz, Liaison for the West Coast, UPAAA
Thank you to acclaimed Folksinger/Pinoy Rocker/Painter Heber Bartolome for providing his video diary of the June 2008 UP Centennial Celebration at Araneta Coliseum in Metro Manila. He asked me to share this with our Overseas Filipino UP graduates. Check out the slide show. You or your friends might be there.
In America (UPAAA)
2009 UPAAA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & CONVENTION
“Building Bridges to the Future:
Uniting Alumni for Excellence and Serviceâ€
September 4-6, 2009
J W Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC
Let’s keep the UP Spirit alive! Join us in this biennial convention and grand reunion. Meet fellow alumni from all UP campuses and colleges. Enjoy the camaraderie, fun, and sharing interdisciplinary perspectives on important topics. Raise funds to support Professorial Chairs at our Alma Mater, the University of the Philippines.
2009 and 2010 Alumni Jubilarians Will Be Honored:
– Diamond (1949 & 1950), Emerald (1954 & 1955), Gold (1959 & 1960)
– Sapphire (1964 & 1965), Ruby (1969 & 1970), Coral (1974 & 1975)
– Pearl (1979 & 1980), and Silver (1984 & 1985)
Featured Events:
• Sept. 4, 2009, Friday Night: Fellowship Night and Pabidahan
• Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Morning: Interdisciplinary symposium includes plenary sessions on science, technology, economic & social issues
• Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Alumni Luncheon with keynote speaker
• Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Afternoon: Interdisciplinary breakout panel discussions; election of officers for 2009-2011 & venue selection for 2011
• Sept. 5, 2009 Saturday Night: Gala Night Dinner Dance, Outstanding alumni awards, parade of Jubilarians, & induction of new officers
• Sept. 6, 2009, Sunday Morning: Evaluation and board meeting;
• Sept. 6, 2009, Sunday Brunch in the Park – Hosted by UPAA DCMDVA
Featured Speakers:
Emerlinda Roman, PhD, President, University of the Philippines
Teofilo Abrajano, PhD, Head, Surface Earth Processes Section, Division of Earth Sciences (GEO), U. S. National Science Foundation
Belinda Aquino, PhD, Director, Center for Philippines Studies, University of Hawaii
Josefino Comiso, PhD, Senior Scientist, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Jose B. Cruz, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Engineering, Ohio State University
Lawrence Heaney, PhD, Curator, Field Museum, Chicago
Loida Nicolas Lewis, Lawyer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, TLC Beatrice
Francisco S. Sy, MD, DrPH, Director, Division of Extramural Activities & Scientific Programs, NCMHD, National Institutes of Health
Panel Discussions:
As U.P. alumni and global citizens, you are invited to actively participate in our panel discussions to explore the opportunities and identify our roles in addressing these current topics.
1. U.P., What’s Next? What Are the Post Centennial Plans and Challenges Facing U.P. in the 21st century?
2. Emerging Challenges in Energy, Environment, and Health: Integrating Science, Policy and Practice
3. New Global Economic Realities and Opportunities: Think Globally & Act Locally
Hotel Information:
• Hotel Address: JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, 20004
• Special Group Rates for UPAAA: A limited number of rooms has been blocked for UPAAA at the following group rates:
$119 for single or double
$139 triple
$159 quadruple
• Hotel Reservation phone: Phone: 202-393-2000 and 1-800-228-9290
• Hotel Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasjw-jw-marriott-hotel-washington-dc/
Contact Persons:
• General information:
Francis Sy, President [email protected]
Fe Lacbawan, Secretary [email protected]
Zeny Ply, Asst. Secretary [email protected]
• Registrations:
Lumen Sotelo, Treasurer [email protected]
Philip Lacbawan, Asst. Treasurer [email protected]
• Jubilarians Committee:
Emmy Ceguerra [email protected]
Terri Magdongon [email protected]
• Awards Committee: Luz Micabalo [email protected]
• Ad for Souvenir Program: Jo Wee Sit [email protected]
• Fellowship Night/Pabidahan: Lydia Fontan [email protected]
• Check updates at UPAAA website www.upaaa-online.blogspot.com
Please Act Now!
Register early and save! Please complete the registration form and mail it now!
– Join and win prizes in the Fellowship Night/ Pabidahan singing & dancing contests as an individual or group. Please contact Lydia Fontan for inclusion in this event.
– Place an ad in our souvenir program book by July 27, 2009. Please contact Jo Wee Sit.
– Recognize and honor the achievements of our Jubilarians & outstanding alumni.
– Nominate outstanding alumni for awards by May 31, 2009.
– Invite alumni and friends to participate in our convention in the nation’s capital.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR CONVENTION DELEGATES AND PARTICIPANTS:
Convention Delegate: If you register as a convention delegate, you have to pay the FULL registration fees. Alumni who have registered as Convention Delegates are eligible to vote at the election for UPAAA officers on Sept. 5, 2009. All Convention Delegates will receive the registration packet, tickets to all convention events and meals, and the souvenir program book.
Convention Participant: If you register as a convention participant for an individual event, you have to pay only the fee for the specific individual activity. Alumni who have registered as Convention Participants are not eligible to vote at the election for officers on Sept. 5, 2009 . Convention Participants will receive the registration packet, the ticket for the specific convention event and meal. The souvenir program book will not be provided. It may be purchased at the convention registration desk.
CALCULATION OF FEES:
A. Early Bird Registration Fees (Paid & postmarked by July 27, 2009):
• Convention Delegate Full Registration Fees: $ 275
• Convention Participant Individual Event Fees:
Sept. 4, 2009, Friday Fellowship night : $ 50
Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Breakfast plenary,
luncheon and afternoon sessions: $ 150
Sept. 5, 2009 Saturday Gala Night Dinner Dance: $ 150
B. Regular and On-Site Registration Fees (Paid & postmarked after July 27, 2009):
• Convention Delegate Full Registration Fees: $ 350
• Convention Participant Individual Event Fees:
Sept. 4, 2009, Friday Fellowship night: $ 75
Sept. 5, 2009, Saturday Breakfast plenary,
luncheon and afternoon sessions: $ 175
Sept. 5, 2009 Saturday Gala Night Dinner Dance: $ 175
Please write your check payable to UPAAA and mail the registration form and payment to:
c/o Philip Lacbawan
1003 Princeton Place
Rockville, MD 20850
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CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM
ADVERTISING FORM FOR SOUVENIR PROGRAM
FOR THE UP HALL OF FAME – PHOTO MONTAGE FORM
CONVENTION BROCHURE – PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES
CONVENTION BROCHURE – PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES
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