DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF
URDANETA
MINUTES OF CLASS 1970 –
1975
MINI-GRAND REUNION MEETING
February
14, 2009
1.
A second meeting by the organizing
committee composed of alumni from Class 1970
to 1974 was held on January 25, 2009, at
6:00 PM at
Dr. Mauro Mondala’s residence.
Dr. Mondala made a recap of the
previous meeting to remind and inform the
body of the plans.
2.
The following alumni were present and
represented their class in the discussion:
Anita Braulio 1970
Nieves Murillo-de Guzman 1971, CP# 09175086026,
E-mail nievesmdeguzman@yahoo.com.ph
Norlita Divina-Orpilla 1971, CP# 09175082355,
E-mail norlieorpilla@yahoo.com
Anselmo dela Cruz 1972, CP# 09052601764, E-mail anselcruz2277@yahoo.com.ph
Lolita Ventinilla 1972, CP# 09212060531
Marilyn Sarga-Mararac 1973, CP# 09272355789,
E-mail Mararac51357@yahoo.com
Cirila Gozon-Celeste 1974, CP# 09163134139,
E-mail lolayceleste@yahoo.com
Felipe Villanueva 1974, CP# 09175035719
Dr. Mauro Mondala, Jr. 1974, CP# 09172400411,
E-mail marmondala@yahoo.com – OVERALL
CHAIRMAN
Epifania
Rodriguez-Urbiztondo 1974, #06472866433,
E-mail epifaniaurbiztondo@yahoo.com
Gilda Doot-Nickel,
former teacher
3.
The following items were discussed
and/or approved by the alumni present:
a. Nieves Murillo-de Guzman brought up the issue of the dates of
the reunion.
Feedbacks from members abroad that
December is a “peak season” and fare is
expensive were taken into consideration.
However, Madame Gilda Doot-Nickel and
the others said that December is the only
month where the mood is festive.
After thorough deliberation on the
suggested dates, December 26 - 27, 2009, was
unanimously approved as the dates for the
Mini-High School Reunion.
Johnny
Soriano’s recommendation:
After finding out the “approved
dates” of December 26 – 27, 2009, a
“text message” was sent to the
organizing committee to consider different
dates (after the 1st week of
January or February 2010) to give other
alumni overseas a better chance to purchase
cheaper fares making it possible for them to
attend the reunion.
b. An issue was raised about the process of gift giving to our
less fortunate classmates of which Lolita
Ventinilla suggested that during the
registration, the tickets of our less
fortunate classmates should have already
been separated prior to the raffle drawing.
Everybody agreed.
c. Aside from committees previously formed, additional working
groups were formed to accommodate other
organizing requirements.
1. Committee on program and
invitation - Class 1973
2. Committee on raffle drawing -
Class 1971
3. Committee on program printing
- Class 1974
4. Committee on program
dissemination - Class 1974
5. Committee on canvas venue for
the 2nd day activity,
Nieves Murillo-de Guzman and Cirila Gozon-Celeste
6. Committee on physical set up
- Felipe Villanueva and Class 1974
7. Committee on ways and means,
Mr. Anselmo dela Cruz and Class 1972
8. Committee on solicitation of
prizes for the raffle
Drawing - Class 1971
and all batches
4.
Nieves Murillo-de Guzman reported
that she inquired at Patio Olympia (that’s
for the second day).
The place could accommodate 500
attendees but the rent of the place depends
on the foods to be catered.
She still has to inquire with
Goldland Resort and Urdaneta Garden Resort
to compare which is better and cheaper.
5.
The following are donations and/or
pledges:
a.
Class 1971 – drinks
b.
Manolita Ganzagan-Viray 1971 - lechon
c.
Class
1972 – the Class will discuss first
d.
Class 1973 – fruits
e.
Class 1974 - sea foods (care of
Cirila Gozon-Celeste)
f.
Dr. Mauro Mondala - lechon
g.
Class 1970 – the Class will discuss
first
6.
The body agreed that the dinner for
the 1st day will be catered but
with caution:
be on the watch for disappearing
wines and foods.
7.
For the 2nd day, a
suggestion was raised that each batch will
bring foods but shall see to it that there
is no duplication (as to the kind,
consultation is necessary).
It shall be decided on next meeting.
8.
Program of activities for the 1st
day.
a.
Registration – 3:00 PM
(representative from each batch in charge)
b.
Thanksgiving mass - 4:00 to 5:00 PM
c.
Dinner/fellowship (while having
dinner a power
point presentation to be prepared by
Dr. Mondala shall be shown)
d.
Program:
1.
Prayer
2.
Pambansang Awit – Yogi Diaz/Rodito
Magat
3.
Opening remarks – Dr. Mauro Mondala
4.
Welcome address - Mrs. Marilyn Laroco
5.
Presentation/batch -
6.
Testimonial/batch - (in between
numbers)
7.
Inspirational message - Dr. Cesar Ubaldo 1970
8.
Special message- Fr. Dominador Ramos
9.
Special awards are to be given as
suggested.
- Most attended group
- First to arrive
- Last to leave
10.
Major prizes for the raffle drawing
shall be solicited from participating
alumni.
However,
raffle will be drawn as gift availability
permits.
11.
Attire is color coded.
- Class 1970 - red t-shirt
- Class 1971 - violet/purple t-shirt
- Class 1972 - white t-shirt
- Class 1973 - electric blue t-shirt
- Class 1974 - green t-shirt
9.
The next meeting is on March 1, 2009,
at 4:00 PM
at Dr. Mondala’s residence (the
official headquarters for the core
committee) with two birthday celebrants on
February, Norlita Divine-Orpilla and Cirila
Gozon-Celeste, to bring foods for the group.
10.
After a hearty meal, discussion,
deliberation and reminiscing
of high school days, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Minutes
prepared by:
Marilyn
Sarga-Mararac, 1973
