MINUTES OF THE MEETING
of the
JOSE RIZAL MODEL STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
held on 01 May 2008
at the International Headquarters of the Knights of Rizal
Claudio Teehankee Hall, Knights of Rizal Building
Bonifcaio Drive, Port Area, Manila
PRESENT:
1. Gregorio “Greg” M. Nunag, Jr. (1998)-
San Beda College, Mendiola, Manila
2. Jeric V. Mendoza (1998)-
Central Luzon State University
3. Indaleceo M. “Denden” Janea, II (2003)-
University of San Jose-Recoletos
4. Christopher “Kitt” Castillo (2005)-
De La Salle University-Lipa
5. Brenfred “Bren” N. Romero (2006)-
University of Eastern Philippines
6. Jeremiah “Jerry” V. Pacer (2006)-
Rizal Technological University
7. Mark Carlo A. Pahati (2006)-
University of San Jose-Recoletos
ALSO PRESENT:
Sir Emmanuel M. Cabusao, KGCR-
Moderator of the JRMSP
TIME STARTED: 3:00 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 5:00 p.m.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting started at 3:00 p.m.
Greg Nunag, as interim Chairman, by agreement of the alumni present, called the meeting to order and presided over it. Bren Romero was the interim Secretary.
II. INTRODUCTION OF THE ALUMNI PRESENT
The alumni introduced themselves.
III. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE EFFORT TO FORM THE JRMSP ALUMNI
Greg Nunag presented the following:
(1) The Knights of Rizal Supreme Council’s recommendation to study the feasibility of, and later to organize, the JRMSP alumni association;
(2) The discussions held between Sir Emmanuel Cabusao and JRMSP alumni Greg Nunag and Jeric Mendoza on the need to have an alumni association;
(3) Technical working drafts of the Alumni’s Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws prepared by Greg Nunag; and,
(4) The need to have a JRMSP database and to launch a membership drive.
He also proposed the steps in organizing the alumni association, namely, to:
(1) come up with founding members willing to form the alumni association and chart its direction;
(2) determine the purposes/goals of the alumni;
(3) elect the first set of trustees;
(4) draft, review and approve/adopt the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws;
(5) expand the membership;
(6) elect the first set of officers; and,
(7) draw concrete programs and action plans;
IV. DETERMINATION OF FOUNDING MEMBERS/INCORPORATORS
By unanimous vote, the alumni present bound themselves to be the alumni association’s Founding Members and Incorporators.
V. CREATION OF THE BOARD
By unanimous vote, the Founding Members determined that there shall be a BOARD OF TRUSTEES consisting of seven (7) Members, one of whom shall be the CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (“Chairman”), who shall all serve two-year terms.
VI. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEES
By unanimous vote, the Founding Members elected themselves to be the alumni association’s first set of Trustees, with Greg Nunag as Chairman.
VII. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
By unanimous vote, the Board determined the Alumni Association’s purposes to be:
(1) foster unity and camaraderie among the alumni;
(2) enhance the talents of the model students;
(3) use the JRMSPs talents to serve the youth;
(4) live the example of Jose Rizal; and
(5) pursue the Filipino identity.
By motion duly made seconded, the Board deferred considering the other provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for next meeting or until they have thoroughly reviewed the technical working drafts.
VIII. REMARKS FROM THE MODERATOR
Sir Emmanuel Cabusao told the Board that the KOR’s Charter day shall be on June 19 or the birth day of Jose Rizal. The Board tentatively set on said date the presentation of the Alumni Association to the KOR.
He further proposed to organize a committee to lead the association’s membership drive.
-Membership Drive-
By motion duly made and seconded, the Board created a Membership Committee and appointed Brenfred Romero to be its Chairman. The Committee’s task shall be to (1) create a database of the alumni (with their contact information) from all batches; and (2) send out e-mail and sms invitations for the next meeting.
IX. NEXT MEETING
The Chairman announced the next meeting to be on May 15, 2008, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at the same place with following agenda:
(1) Call to order
(2) Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting*
(3) Introduction of new attendees
(4) Presentation of revised Draft Articles and By-laws
-further review and revision
(5) Progress of membership drive
-presentation of database of members
(6) Remarks from the Moderator
(7) Approval of the Articles and By-laws**
(8) Election of Officers**
(9) Other matters
(10) Schedule of the next meeting
(11) Adjournment
*By the Board
**Subject to the Board’s approval
X. ADJOURNMENT
With no more items in the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at five o’clock p.m.
Prepared By:
BREN ROMERO
Secretary
Reviewed By:
GREG NUNAG
Chairman
APPROVED BY THE BOARD in a meeting duly held on May 15, 2008 at the International Headquarters of the Knights of Rizal, Claudio Teehankee Hall, Knights of Rizal Building, Bonifcaio Drive, Port Area, Manila.
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