Virtual Pledges: Fans Take Oath on Zoom for Ultimate Loyalty

“I saw that this is a powerful team”- Connie Lacson

The newly elected officers of the Filipino Association of Nova Scotia took their oath on February 4, 2024, at 5:00 pm via Zoom PM, administered by Connie Lacson, the Philippine Honorary Consul in Halifax. The planned in-person event at Halifax Tower was moved online due to bad weather, with an in-person meeting scheduled for February 11 at the original venue’s lounge for signing the oath.

The oath-taking, which started at 5:30 pm and concluded around 5:40 pm, was successful and attended by eighteen new and re-elected members of FANS. To accommodate the 45-minute time limit of the Zoom session, Dr. Manny Aquino suggested a brief introduction for the new organization members. He commended President Helen Espino-Burchell and expressed his support for the organization.

The oath-taking concluded with a positive note from Philippine Honorary Consul Connie Lacson, who expressed optimism for the organization’s future. President Helen Espino-Burchell also shared her optimism for the coming year, stating, “Bumabangon ang FANS, we have been quiet for a while, but this year will be different. Let’s preserve FANS.”

2024 FANS OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President: Helen Espino-Burchell

Vice-President: Kath Ednalaguim

Secretary: Kathleen Meredith

Treasurer: Jenny Abao

Asst. Treasurer: Mike Salterio

Business Manager:May Perras and Scarlet Salcedo

Peace Officers: Raphy Geronimo and Albert Mantolino

Auditor: Concon Sardovia

Advisory:       Phoebe Donasco

                        Ron Garcia

                        Victoria DeLara

                        Celia Gacia

                        Dr. Manny Aquino

Standing Committees:

Constitution & Bylaws:        Helen Espino-Burchell

                                                Kath Ednalaguim

Nomination & Election:

                                                Raphy Geronimo

                                                Victoria DeLara

                                                Helen Espino-Burchell

                                                Scarlet Salcedo

Reception & Membership

                                                Jocelyn Bajao

                                                Karl Dumpit

Cultural Heritage:                Scarlet Salcedo

Social & Entertainment:

                                                Jell Tucker

Website:                                 Kathleen Meredith

Welcome Committee:

                                                Kath Ednalaguim

                                                Brenchelle Uy

Bayanihan, Sports and Recreation

                                                Pearly Giri

                                                Maria Montejo

                                                Richard Dennis

Virtual Pledges: Fans Take Oath on Zoom for Ultimate Loyalty

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