The fourth general membership meeting of the UAP Davao Chapter was held at Fair Crown Suites, Davao City, on October 27, 2022. It was opened by the Chapter President, Ar. Gilbert Peter G. Fortich as he introduced the meeting’s sponsor, Engr. John Benedict Ordoño, from 3M Company. As Mr. Ordoño precedes the meeting with the product presentation of 3M with its goal of applying science and innovation to their pursuit of solutions that make lives better. He was later on presented with a plaque of appreciation from the Chapter.
Moving forward with the meeting, Chapter President, Ar. Fortich roll called in attendance of 24 face-to-face participants and 49 participants online, with a total of 73 attendees that took part in the meeting. He also made headway about that past event, the 47th Induction of New Members and Recognition of Officers, last October 9 at Apo View Hotel. He thanked all 75 suppliers and people who made the event a success.
The Chapter President later shared his experience with the recently concluded events of the United Architects of the Philippines, namely:
-3rd Liturgical Architecture Conference, talking about the design of churches and resilient sacred spaces
-The National Conference of Architects, which was also held in Bohol
He then proceeded to discuss the following events of the District and the Local Chapters:
-National Architecture Week
-Proposed CPD talks by ANNIE C. PUGEDA, FUAP, National Auditor, and Holcim
-Other Program
The foreground of the meeting was the preparation and planning for the upcoming main event next year, “Defining Spaces 14” by UAP Davao Chapter. It is followed by Ar. Joshua Lasa, Director - Membership, as he discussed website logins for the chapter members’ step-by-step process.
The President introduced some proposals:
-1 CPD point for every GMM in coordination with the QC Chapter for that program.
-Relaunch of Sketch magazine into digital to utilize the uapdavaochapter.org website - Aiming to be the “Best UAP Chapter”
-Transfer of the UAP Davao Chapter Office from the current office, Trust Home Depot, to a commercial building in Juna subdivision which will serve as a meeting place where members can stay for the preparation for chapter events this coming year, 2023.
As Christmas is also nearing, the board planned that the Christmas Party would be held on Thursday, the 8th of December 2022, at Omerta Bistro & Lounge, Bormaheco Bldg 7th Floor J. P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City. As voted by the majority of UAP Davao Chapter Architects, face-to-face and virtual participants, the theme will be “Black.”
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