The USTHS80 Board of Trustees : Old
and New at the Helm
It is formal and final; the new set
of directors of the USTHS80 are –
Reynaldo Espino, Fides Cayme, Nina
Manlutac Rigor, Joselito Sayson,
Jose Navarro, Ma.Mercedes Meneses,
Tato Martinez, Leah Militar Castillo
and Rosa Marina Valenzuela Torres.
Mr. Amante "Teng" Aguilar will
occupy a carry-over position and act
as Chairman Emeritus.
Many times we balk at change. We
are creatures of habit and comfort
and such reaction is understandable
and expected. However, change is a
necessary function of life, thus,
after two years from its inception,
the fledgling USTHS80 AA held its
first popular election to sit 9
directors who will form the Board of
Trustees/Directors to guide and
provide direction for the
organization.
In our exercise of this function
provided for and contained in the
constituted by-laws, we upheld our
legitimacy, showed respect for our
small yet growing association, and
displayed our trust in one another.
The election procedure was handled
by Zorayda Ang, Chie Meneses and
Anthony Castillo. There were 26
nominees, and from this pool 9 were
voted to man the board. Regina
Bautista Navarrete and Leonardo
Riingen, who prior to the
nominations requested not be
included in the list, were part of
the original nine. Regretfully both
had to decline due to increase
demand for their time and substance
from their respective profession and
businesses.
The association expresses gratitude
to these two for their selfless
service the past two years. Gina,
for her level mindedness and
inspiration. Leo, for his
leadership and for serving the
association with distinction.
Taking their places are Leah
Castillo and Tato Martinez. The
final composition of the new Board
of Directors have 4 former trustees
and 5 new names; names that have
figured in many batch undertakings
in the past.
Again, the association expresses
appreciation to the outgoing
directors; for their pioneering
contribution, for serving when they
were called and needed. And for the
incoming ones; may they be fully
armed to meet the challenges ahead
with these two attitudes foremost
instilled – to make this
organization better through their
example and leadership, fostering
confidence and teamwork among the
members, and to nurture that
bold adventurous spirit that will
seek out and seize new opportunities
for growth and expansion, that we
may better influence the
communities around us. Mabuhay and
USTHS80 AA!!!