By Rodney Gicana
A lovely and fun day to remember with Centralian family and friends.
A Centralian bond – On September 9, 2023, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Alumni Association of Greater Toronto Area (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAGTA) met together at Centennial Park, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada for their 2023 Annual Picnic. There were about 80 attendees hailing from Toronto and the other adjoining cities.
Rod Gonzales, member ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAGTA Board of Advisers, led the programme and the devotional time with the message centered on the importance of meeting together. Norma Van Dusen, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAGTA Board of Directors, and Rodney Gicana, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAGTA Vice President welcomed the attendees and introduced the newcomers.
There was a very lively community singing and special song numbers were rendered by Lisha Gicana and Dion Flores. The Bahandi singers also sang a medley of Ilonggo folk songs.
The potluck lunch was enjoyed by everyone as favorite dishes were shared. There was a sumptuous Filipino menu with of course the classic lechon!
After lunch, Rod Gonzales and Edwin Frank Arroz, members Board of Advisers were the game masters with a lot of prizes donated by the members. One of the games is a trivia about ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.
We thank the Lord for allowing us to meet, fellowship, and enjoy the warmth of the summer sun before the cold Canadian winter comes again.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Alumni Association of Greater Toronto Area (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAGTA).
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡AAGTA Executive Officers for 2023-2025
President – Meriam Amy
Vice President – Rodney Gicana
Treasurer – Kellah Dayao
Asst. Treasurer – Jolly Alocilja
Press Relations Officer – Cheryl Obregon
Asst. Press Relations Officer – Faith Hope Gicana
Business Manager – Cesar Grecia
Asst. Business Manager – Elizabeth Melgar
Auditor – Cherrel Matsugu
Asst. Auditor – Elizabeth Castor
Board of Directors:
Rose Celiz
Remy Dime
Rose Jabat
Jun Faldas
Pancho Lamigo
Norma Van Dusen
Board of Advisers:
Edwin Frank Arroz
Jose Denzil Daquiado
Rick Falco
Rod Gonzales