CCM-Minute No. 2004-04   MINUTES OF THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING PCC HIGH SCHOOL BATCH 65 HELD AT POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES ON 3rd JULY 2004,   AT  10:30 A.M. – HIGH SCHOOL  CONFERENCE ROOM AT 2:30 P.M. – REGISTRAR’S OFFICE       PRESENT:             Melba Abaleta                                                      -               Member Romeo Avila                                                         -               Member Cornelia Alejandria-Kaesbauer                          -               Member Edgardo Damian                                                   -               Member                                 Mike dela Cruz                                                      -               Member Chit del Rosario                                                    -               Member                                 Ted  Leo Fernandez                                             -               Member Rose Marie Guerzon                                            -               Member Vic Pasion                                                             -               Head Nellie A. Recato                                                   -               Member   Mel Baun                                                               -               Attending Liway Cariaga                                                       -               Attending     ABSENT:               Tetchie Jonero Manahan                                    -               Member         1022.                          Vic Pasion took the chair.   1023.                       Year 2005 Homecoming for Batch 65   As the primary purpose of this meeting is to tackle loose ends which were not discussed last, Vic walked through the reunion checklist.     The committee discussed attendees for the occasion.  It was suggested to have the affair exclusively for alumni.  Vic,  Rose, Cornelia, Nellie & Liway argued that alumni should be allowed to invite guests for the occasion.  After lengthy deliberation, it was agreed on 1st and 2nd days, only alumni should attend.     On  the Grand Night the committee voted  8 – 3,    in favor of  inviting  families and guests of  the alumni.   Venue The committee decided to firmed up the venue for the affair: 1st day -   Ninoy Aquino Learning Center (Library) –  Amado Hernandez Hall                 PUP Campus 2nd day -  Wonder Island Resort 3rd day – Sampaguita Hall, Hyatt Regency Hotel at  Roxas Boulevard   Budget For the 3-day affair pledge was increased from P2,500 to P3,000 to cushion the impact of  rising prices of commodities and gasoline.  For alumni  attending a day or two, pledge was pegged at  P1,000 per  day.     The committee changed venue from Conference Hall to the Registrar’s Office and assigned Chit del Rosario to take the floor in discussing the checklist.   Theme Song The following songs were suggested.   That’s What Friends are for- choosen by those based abroad Ice Castle Looking Through the Years If  We Hold on Together When You Wish upon a Star What  a Wonderful World Homeward Bound       CCM- Minute No. 2004-004 July 03, 2004   The group decided to stick to the first 5 and  will then submit to the General Assembly on 31 July for their choice.  Rochie Gasiong was tasked to sing  and provide the lyrics of the songs.   Fund Raising Activities The 3-day reunion will be videod and   CDs will be offered for sale.  A professional CD maker will be hired for the job. “Cuchara Dance” Bingo on the 2nd day   Posters and Banners were assigned to Ted Fernandez and Ed Damian. Rose Marie Guerzon was able to solicit Banners from Coca-Cola.   Chit del Rosario suggested TV Ads to come out sometime in October.  However due to the Centennial celebration of PUP in October, Melba Abaleta commented to make advertisements after PUP’s Centennial Celebration, that is  early November.  Elvira Conde will be advised  of the target date for the ads.   Nellie Aragon-Recato knows someone from Channel 2 and will try to make an announcement  during prime time.   1st  Day On the first day, Mike will  invite all scholars to attend the reunion to meet the Scholarship Committee and Batch 65.   Melba is assigned to invite our teachers  and the current High School Principal.  The name of Dr. Prudente was also suggested to be one of our guests.   It was  suggested to have a  fund-raising dance.  Cornelia Alejandria suggested the “CUCHARA DANCE”.  She will discuss the mechanics as soon as volunteer dancers are available.     Mel Baun will have a special number  (song) with 2 other male  alumni of her choice.  The name Willie Hernandez was suggested to be invited to join this number.   The agreed menu for the day:  Arroz Caldo, Dinuguan at Puto, Ukoy, Chicken Lollipop/Wings, Lumpiang Sariwa, Barbecue, Pancit Sotanghon, Palabok, Sapin-Sapin, Pitchie-Pitchie, Buko Lychee, Sago Gulaman and Buko Pandan.  There  will be a “taste test” of the menu during the General Assembly on July 31, 2004.   Bandang Kawayan and Bagong Himig Choral Group will perform.   2nd  Day   Mike was assigned to organize games and activities for the day.  Menu, accommodation and other arrangements have to be discussed with Wonder Island Management as soon as we firm-up the date and  number of attendees.   Ed Damian reported that transport costs increased by 20%.    1024.                       There will be a General Assembly on July 31, 2004,  at PUP Campus, Function Room B.  Solicitation Letter, Advertising Contract & Flyer will be distributed.   1025.                          There being no further business to transact, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30, upon motion duly made and seconded.     Prepared by:   __________________________                 Chit del Rosario Attested by:   ________________________                Vic Pasion