President's Message
October 28, 2012
To: Silliman University Alumni and Friends @ San Diego
The event yesterday was a success in all aspects of planning and execution. Congratulations and many thanks to all involved. No question that it was the result of hard work and great teamwork. There was profusion of accolades given to the leaders and members of our organization by those who attended. The announcement that Silliman University is 2nd in the top 20 universities in the Philippines was the icing on the cake. Here's why it was a success:
- The presence of Cong. Bob Filner. It was a huge accomplishment. We tried to invite him at our induction last year but our request was declined. With Levin Sy's influence this time, he accepted and came to the presentation with two other public figures - Scott Peters and Bruce Davidson of the Last Resort Series. It was a pleasant surprise.
- The community room was filled to capacity. According to Ms. Teresita Flores, former librarian, the presentation yesterday surpassed the past book presentations. It was estimated that about 100 people attended, with majority of the attendees attired in Filipino.
- The event was well organized from a pool of talented folks with great ideas and drive. Each member was terrific in his/her own right. Everyone brought their own independent idea to enhance the presentation. Everything connected.
- The program included a unique and appealing Filipino entertainment.
- Assistance from non-members of the committee (John, Prescy, Alma, Frank) came at an opportune time - before, during and after the event.
- Successful publications in Filipino newspapers, among them, Asian Journal, Filipino Press, Philippines Today and Philippine Mabuhay News.
- Book donors, cash donors, and support from professionals, friends of the library, SUAF carolers, SUAF alumni and friends and families here and abroad, and outside agencies (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Bureau of Tourism in LA) were many.
And a special thank you to the members who came and brought friends with them.
Well done, everyone!
Sincerely,
Laarni Catague Gularek
Presidentp.s. If you know of the whereabouts of the brochures, pamphlets, posters and unused programs, newspapers, etc. please let the book committee know as we need them for the library.