parol ng paskuhan sa new york 2011

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paskuhan sa new york 2011

beta sigma, sigma beta dinner dance fundraiser

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one fine sunday afternoon in october

woodside, nyc - autumn in new york, temps in the 80's and unseasonably warm, the perfect excuse for some pork belly and mackerel barbecue, beer, brandy, the scent of cuban in the air and then some homemade halo-halo ala beatrice.  it was one fine sunday afternoon.  in the pic: with jun c, jun b, sis mayee, baby ziyan, hanzel, james m, james s, vic, mangie & grill man chef chet a.

one thing i can tell you is you got to be free

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sigma beta, beta sigma meeting in the mountains

The Poconos, Pennsylvania - HISTORY IS BEING WRITTEN, by members of the Sigma Beta Sorority and the Beta Sigma Fraternity in North America who are based in New York & New Jersey, with the preparation in full swing for a historic first of its kind, the 1st International Orchid Ball & Fraternity Ball In New York City. It is scheduled to take place on May 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2012 - Memorial Day Weekend at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel La Guardia.

An Affair To Remember Forever, everyone in the Sigma Beta and Beta Sigma community worldwide  including their loved ones is invited to come visit New York City and enjoy everything it has to offer.  Be part of this Orchid Ball & Fraternity Ball and experience the hospitality of the Sigma Beta & Beta Sigma Family in this part of the Betan World.

Two Balls In One, now what could be better than that?

Details will be announced as soon as it is made available.

For now, please enjoy these images that were taken from the recent meeting and weekend family getaway by this bunch of few, happy few, band of brothers and sisters.

Summation of Beauty, Sol, Mayee, Cathy, Kat & Blossom

Betan Kids

Early Betan Birds, James, Cathy, Manny, Mer & Mangie

Maroons in the Mountain, Chet & Sol

Princess Jara Jenica

Beatrice & Jamie

New York Beta Sigma & Sigma Beta Family

Outstanding Parents Brod Rod & Sis Elma Castillo

Manhattan, New York - 2011 Outstanding Parents, Dr. Rod Castillo and Dr. Elma Castillo, FEU-NRMF Beta Sigma & Sigma Beta, with three children were among twelve parents given the recognition recently by the National Federation of Filipino American Associations-New York and the Philippine Hearts and Hopes Society.  Ms Nena Kaufman, President of NaFAA-NY & PHHOSO with RP Consul General in NY Mario De Leon Jr shown in the photo below.

D J Hornilla

May 2012 NYC Orchid Ball & Fraternity Ball

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There is always a first time for everything and this is one of them...

a sigma beta & beta sigma affair, coming soon...

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strong and alive at 65 in new york city

New York - Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Beta Sigma Fraternity in this part of the betan world, some members got together for lunch and a laughing trip down memory lane.  The food was good, san miguel beer - whenever available is great and the familiar scene of brothers meeting up for the first time or meeting again after a long absence and bonding like old friends from shared similar experiences and mutual friendships whether it be from back in the motherland or here is always, as the cliche goes, priceless.
 

with Gerry Barranda, Chet Almazan, Floyd Laigo, Wally Rodriguez, Ding Dia and Don Del Puerto

 with Ted Quijano at the center and Manny Ferrer at right

with Manny Almeda who came with Mario 'Boy' Cerilles at right

thanks to Chet the jug a lug continued well into the night

 with James Sta.Maria beside host and grill man chef Chet Almazan

Maligayang ika animnaput limang anibersaryo ng beta sigma !!

Mabuhay ang kapatirang beta sigma !!

4th of july weekend picnic at cantiague park

new york beta sigma 2011-13 officers sworn in

Woodside, Queens - In a simple ceremony marking the official start of the second term of the Castro administration, Nonoy Bejasa senior adviser to New York Beta Sigma administers the oath of office to re-elected GP Jun Castro and his officers at the residence of ambassador at large Chet Almazan. From left, Vice GP Mer Quimson,Chamberlain James Madduma, Herald Lambert Parong, MOTR Hanzel Evangelista, GP Jun Castro, GOTC Floyd Laigo, WOTS Don Del Puerto and senior adviser Nonoy Bejasa.  Not in photo is WOTS Manny Chy.  

beta sigma at the philippine parade in nyc 2011

Jun Castro re-elected GP New York Beta Sigma

Long Island, New York – Segundo ‘Jun’ Castro Jr. incumbent GP and running un-opposed was unanimously voted by active members of New York Beta Sigma to a fresh two year term. 

Jun Castro thanked the members for supporting his bid for another term and with everyone working together, promised to pursue activities that make New York Beta Sigma more family oriented and to continue with projects that reach out to other members of the fraternity, Sigma Beta sorority and the community at large.

Among the notable projects during his first term, Jun Castro is credited for organizing the 1^st New York Beta Sigma Fraternity Ball and Reunion in the summer of 2010, which was highly regarded as successful.

Ted Quijano, a senior adviser of New York Beta Sigma who was at the proceedings, described the first term as very productive - with all the accomplishments and that the future looks even brighter.

As of this writing, officers of Team New York 2009 – 2011 are on an acting capacity until a new team has been put in place and the transition formally completed.

Joel Torrevillas an active member of New York Beta Sigma, hosting the meeting and election, thanked Jun Castro for his dedication plus hard work and expressed admiration for keeping this group together, understanding the different personalities of every member and making it work.

With members around, Jun Castro in true GP fashion thanked Joel and reiterated, that he could not have done it alone, that it was with the help of everyone who got involved that made the first term successful.  

  

beta sigma family at the long island kidney walk '11

Long Island Kidney Walk 2011

New York - SAVE THE DATE - May 15 Sunday for the 4th Annual Long Island Kidney Walk at Hofstra University in Hempstead New York.

Members of the Beta Sigma Fraternity and Sigma Beta Sorority who live or plan to be in the Greater New York Area are invited to join this walk.  Another opportunity for us to get together for a good cause.

For more details please email GP Jun Castro at raflognyc@aol.com

new york beta sigma meeting & election

New York - A General Membership Meeting and Election has been scheduled on May 21, 2011 - Saturday, beginning at 3pm.  Members of Beta Sigma Fraternity and Sigma Beta Sorority who currently live in the Greater New York Are, are invited to this important gathering.

Team New York 2009-2011, GP Jun Castro MLQU 78, Vice GP Internal James Sta.Maria DWCL 86, Vice GP External David Gomez MSAC 76E, MOTR Rex Francisco NEC 94A, GOTC Mer Quimson GAUF 84A, Chamberlain James Madduma UP 94B, Herald Lambert Parong TCQC 91, Wielders of the Sword Floyd Laigo BCF 92A and Caloy Dizon MIT 04E. Advisers Chet Almazan UP 73B, Nonoy Bejasa SBC 67, Rennie Castro MIT 74A, Babes Galoso 69B, Alex Hao SBC 67 and immediate past GP Vic Villanueva FEU Arts 77C.

Please send your inquiries to lambert@newyorkbetasigma.org

113th Philippine Independence NYC 2011

New York - SAVE THE DATE - June 5 Sunday for the 113th Commemoration of Philippine Independence in Manhattan.

Organized and Presented by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) with the cooperation of the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York.

8:00 am / 8:30 am.  Flag Ceremony followed by an Independence Thanksgiving Mass at the Philippine Center at 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036.

10:00 am - 6:00 pm.  Street Fair at Madison Avenue from 24th street to 26th street.

12:45 pm.  Opening Ceremonies, Independence Day Parade on Madison Avenue at 38th Street.

1:00 pm.  Independence Day Parade along Madison Avenue from 38th Street heading south to 24th Street.

2:00 pm.  Cultural Festival on the open stage at Madison Avenue at 23rd Street.

Members of the Beta Sigma Fraternity and Sigma Beta Sorority and their family who live or plan to be in the Greater New York Area are invited to join the festivities and participate in the parade.

Eastern USA and New York Beta Sigma Family will be marching for the 3rd consecutive year.

For more details please contact:

Eastern USA GP Wally Kison UPLB '74 at wlkison@verizon.net

New York GP Jun Castro MLQU '78 at raflognyc@aol.com

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