History

In the fall of 2011,  the first president, Consuelo E. Munar  initiated to revive the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Alberta, Calgary Chapter (UPAAAC) which has been in hiatus for over  five (5) years. Only a dozen enthusiastic UP alumni showed up after another attempted meeting.  Noli Nolasco (UP Vet Med ’73) suggested to organize a UP Christmas reunion with the goal of attracting "a much bigger crowd". On December 2, 2011, a big number of UPians gathered at Pacific Hut restaurant by 17th Avenue SE for a Christmas reunion. Several co-founders of the UPAAAC  including  Alberto Cachero (BSME’59), Froilan Edillon (BSChE’72), Felix Guerrero (BSA’76), Noli Nolasco (Vet.Med’73), Teresita A. Nolasco (BSN’69, MN’74, Mayi-Arcellana Panlilio(BSc.’77, Magna Cum Laude), Vladimir Panlilio (BSME’76, MEng’79) and Consuelo E. Munar (BA’68)  graced the occasion. It was a very joyful event.  It was here that Noli Nolasco  gave the suggestion to elect new officers for the UPAAAC.  By acclamation, Consuelo (Chit) Munar was handed the key  to the UPAAAC leadership. Don De Gracia was elected Vice-President; Jhoanna del Rosario, Secretary; Ivy Chua, Treasurer; Jerelyn Aldon, Auditor; Froilan Edillon, Peng Ventura, and Rogel Miranda, Directors. 

On February 19, 2012, the first Management Committee(ManCom) was held at the Basement Room of the Calgary Public Library, Forest Lawn Branch.  Main agenda topics were: Registration of the organization; UPAAA financial and membership status; 2012 direction and focus of the organization, and the creation of committees such as Social and Cultural, Membership, Sports and Professional Development. Two initial goals were also discussed, namely; creating a more vibrant alumni membership and establishing ways to implement objectives of the alumni association.

On March 18, 2012, Vladimir Panlilio conducted a computer workshop for the ManCom hoping to create a website for the organization.  The old drafted Constitution and By-Laws of the UPAAAC was also reviewed and edited, a copy of which was submitted to the Alberta Services Corporate Registry Office, together with the application to register.  The application was sent back to the President with a 'DEFICIENT' stamp on it. The government agency advised  Ms. Munar not to maintain the title University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Alberta (Calgary Chapter) due to non-compliance of a vital government regulation for a number of years. The new Management Committee  immediately decided to drop the "Calgary Chapter"  from the  title to comply with Alberta Registry's requirement. The government agency required a Letter from the President of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City to allow the UPAAAC to use the university name and, also, several sections of the By-Laws needed to be revised.  In early May, 2012,  Ms. Munar immediately created and sent  a letter to President Alfredo E. Pascual.  A response  dated June 19, 2012 from President Pascual was received and sent to Alberta Registry in Edmonton immediately together with the revised Constitution and By-Laws.  Ms. Munar also notified another government agency, Alberta Advanced Education about  UP President Alfredo Pascual’s letter.

Mid-July, 2012, Ms. Munar received  the Certificate of Incorporation for the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Alberta (Corporate Access #5016899402).

We look forward to your service leadership in the next 3 years. Padayon!

Special Committees

MEMBERSHIP

This committee is in charge of recruiting, renewing, and retaining members by developing and implementing membership marketing strategy and tactics. The committee is also tasked to determine and respond to members' needs, and implement methods to involve members in UPAAA committees, programs, and activities.

FUNDRAISING

This committee is tasked to develop, coordinate, implement, and oversee the fundraising activities of the association. The proceeds from the fundraising activities are earmarked to support the association's goal of providing a scholarship program for deserving students in the Philippines. 

SCHOLARSHIP

This committee is tasked to evaluate applicants for the UPAAA Scholarship Fund.  It also creates guidelines and policies for how to conduct the application process.  

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