The first quarter of the year 2023 concluded with the successful convening of the UAP - Davao Chapter's 10th General Membership Meeting (GMM) on April 28, 2023, at Lanai Filipino Diner & Drinks situated at F. Torres Street in Davao City's Poblacion District. The meeting was also broadcasted live through Zoom for UAP - Davao Chapter members who could not attend the event. The reception was filled with both new and old members, including chapter officers, past presidents of the UAP - Davao Chapter, and aspiring newly-passed Architects.
The meeting began with a presentation by the event's sponsor, DenPrime Home, who displayed their series of laminated boards with a broad range of options ranging from Particle Boards, MDF, to Marine Plywood Boards. They also displayed a variety of modular cabinet setups that their team had worked on and finished utilizing the aforementioned materials.
Following Ar. Carlyne's opening prayer and Ar. Angeluz and Ar. Gilbert's Roll Call for attendance, the new members of the chapter were brought up to the front to introduce themselves and offer a brief explanation on why they chose UAP - Davao Chapter as their chapter. Shortly afterwards, before embarking on a delectable feast and resumption of the meeting, previous Chapter Presidents’ Ar. Canuday, Ar. Alladin, Ar. Dy, Ar. Salac, Ar. Abellano, and lastly, Ar. Hidalgo gave each of their welcoming speeches to the new members.
Subsequent a hearty meal, Ar. Gilbert delivered a brief address in support of incoming UAP Chapter President Ar. Sheena. Then afterward, Ar. Sheena expressed her appreciation and thanked the new members for their decision to join UAP - Davao Chapter. Shortly after, Ar. Gilbert then proceeded with The Chapter President’s Report which consisted of events during the Election of National Officers and Local Officers. There were three posts remaining open in the Local Election of Officers: Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Directors, and Chapter Auditor. Ar. Abellano and Ar. Dy spearheaded and organized an on-the-spot election to elect the new officers needed. Following a series of nominations and votes, the Chapter then recognized the newly elected officers, Ar. Butas, who would serve as Chapter Treasurer, followed by Ar. Lasa as Chapter Auditor, and Ar. Thanya and Ar. Aloy, both respectively appointed as Chapter Directors. After the election, the new and upcoming UAP - Davao Chapter Officers for the fiscal year 2023-2024 were introduced upfront.
Following that, the Sportsfest and NATCON events were revisited and reported to the members. It was also revealed that UAP - Davao Chapters Secretariat Ms. Flores had resigned after 5 years of service to the chapter and that the former UAP - Davao Chapter HQ formerly located at Trust Home Depot in Ecoland, had been relocated to Juna Subdivision. Before calling it a night, subjects such as the educational visit to Taiwan and the benefits available to members were discussed. The evening was then capped up with singing for the UAP - Davao Chapter's April Birthday Celebrants, who were gathered up front and celebrated with cakes.
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