A historical Joint Toastmasters Induction Ceremonies was conducted last July 19, 2012 by the PICPA-Riyadh Toastmasters Club (PRTC), PSME-CRSA & Friends Toastmasters Club (PSME-CRSA&FTC) and Speakers of PICE-Riyadh (SPICER TMC) under the theme “United We Lead, Together We Succeed” at the West Compound Community Hall of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh.

Sgt.-at-Arms TM Abel Esposo from PRTC, started the program by calling the attention of the attendees for the invocation, recitation of Toastmasters motto and introduction of the Masters of Ceremonies who were TM Irfaleen Amores and CC Donnie Ray Aquino.

TM Francis Alexes Noces of PRTC introduced the Guest Speaker of the evening: District 79’s Lt. Gov. for Marketing, DTM Joey Villanueva; who imparted a profound, motivating and awesome message that resonated to all the hearts and minds of the audience. He said, “Leadership is not just a norm to accept, but also a responsibility to embrace.” reminding the new breed of officers of their responsibility of meeting the ambitions of their clubs.

Immediate Past Presidents of each club namely: CC/CL Guiilermo Del Mar of PRTC and CC/CL Joem Baldesco, of SPICER TMC delivered their outgoing message, reporting on what their terms had achieved. While the Immediate Past President of PSME-CRSA & FTC was not able to attend due to his vacation, the group was well-represented by the club’s members.

Area 5 Governor, CC/ALB Reina V. Tejano discharged the outgoing officers of each club and inducted the incoming officers namely: (PRTC) President: ACS/ALS James Edward S. Taruc, VP for Education: CC/CL Geff B. Sagala, VP for Membership: CC/CL Joem E. Baldesco, VP for Public Relations: TM Francis Alexes S. Noces, Secretary: CC/CL Perlito L. Amarante, Treasurer: CC Donnie Ray Aquino, CC, Sgt.-at-Arms: TM Abel Esposo and Parliamentatian: CTM/CL Jose Bollozos.
 

Under PSME-CRSA & FTC were President: TM Lloyd C. Gulmatico, VP for Education: TM Rich Michael M. Casa-alan, VP for Membership: TM Julius Cesar D. Dela Torre, VP for Public Relations: TM Juneden Save P. Felina, Secretary: TM Budz Pante, Treasurer: TM Nicasio P. Palce, Sgt.-at-Arms: TM Ricardo M. Burgos, and Parliamentarian: CC/CL Restituto Sibug.
 
And for SPICER TMC’s new set of officers: President: CC/CL Rusmar Ian D. Tijing, VP for Education: TM Eliseo C. Macaspac Jr., VP for Membership: TM Edgardo S. Pagulon, VP for Public Relations: TM Joe Niño E. Orapa, Secretary: TM Fernando T. Piano, Treasurer: TM Vanessa Angela M. Malaluan, Sgt.-at-Arms: Jaime C. Urbina III, and Parliamentarian: DTM, Romwald Miranda.
 

Division A Governor, ACB/CL Mufid Mustafa and Area 5 Governor CC/ALB Reina V. Tejano awarded the Past President Plaques to each of the outgoing presidents.
 
CC/CL Joem Baldesco, the newly elected VP for Membership of PRTC and Immediate Past President of SPICER TMC inducted the new members of each club. From PRTC: CC Joharah Lou Pabalate, TM Khiwie Abad, TM Julius Alfonso, TM Jhon Carlou Juarez, TM Derick Rod Yaranon and TM Bob Navarez; From PSME-CRSA & FTC: TM Nicasion P. Palce, Jr., TM Budz Pante and TM Ricardo M. Burgos Jr.; From SPICER TMC: TM Aldrin B. San Pedro, TM Arnold B. Seangoy, TM Dexter V. Duron, TM Gay P. Pineda, TM Alejo G. Gonio, and TM Ronald Chavez.
 
The evening was also graced by acceptance speeches from the presidents of each club namely: CC/CL Rusmar Ian Tijing (SPICER TMC), TM Lloyd Gulmatico (PSME-CRSA&FTMC) and ACS/ALS James Edward Taruc (PRTC).
 
For the Spirit of Success achievers, appreciation and presentation of plaques for the 2^nd Term, Program Year 2011-2012 were given by each of the club’s Vice President for Education, namely: CC/CL Geff Sagala (PRTC), TM Rich Michael Casa-alan (PSME-CRSA & FTMC) and TM Eliseo Macaspac, (SPICER TMC). These awards were given to members who have excelled in their communication and leadership track. Also, plaques for Hall of Fame were given to Jorge Nathaniel Amores and Ruel D. Ontiveros for having won the Spirit of Success awards for three times already.
 
Final congratulatory messages were given by different personalities from Toastmasters and Filipino professional organizations in Riyadh in the presence of Division A Governor, ACB/CL Mufid Mustafa, PSME-CRSA & FTMC’s Charter President, CC/CL Resty Sibug and SPICER TMC’s Charter President, TM Daniel Manalo.
 

A Vote of Thanks was given by TM Joe Niño Orapa, the VP-PR for SPICER TMC and the Immediate Past Area 5 Governor, ACS/ALB Ruel D. Ontiveros proclaimed the conclusion of the ceremony with his closing remarks.
 
A month’s worth of hard work and careful preparation from the newly-elected Executive Committees of each Toastmasters clubs paid off as the event was a towering success.  It exceeded expectations and exuded awesomeness! With passionate attendees and great presentation of leaders, it definitely served as a meritorious event that other Toastmasters clubs in the District can take inspiration from.

 

 

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