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DEKADA ‘70
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| DEKADA ‘70 DWU High School Class ‘70 Subsequent meetings after the reunion were held by a smaller group, called the Core Group, to discuss preparations for the launching of DEKADA ’70. This core group includes Bobby Montejo, Angel Sia, Luccie Gumba, Pinky Cinco, Susan Rama, Nancy Mate, Sarah Delmo, Rosario Veloso. At certain meetings, some guest classmates attended like Linda Estanislao-Betuin, Marlyn Morden-Ofonda, Edwin Pacana, Chona Santiago, and Myrna Decatoria. The following have been discussed: August 14, 2010, 3:00pm, Hotel Alejandro—Core Group Meeting a. Confirmation of the appointment of Angel Sia and Luciano “Luccie” Gumba as Chairperson and Vice-Chair, respectively, for purposes of this launching project next year; b. The working committees and the respective chairpersons and members, as identified during the general meeting, were affirmed; c. Pinky suggested hiring Mr. Marlon Moscare, an events coordinator, who will execute the concepts and ideas we would want carried out to enliven the affair. Another meeting with him was scheduled on August 18. d. After we have actually identified and finalized our plans with the Events Coordinator, at least two (2) active representatives each from Classes 71-79 will be invited to attend a meeting that will be called at a later date to orient them of next year’s launching and their supposed participation therein. Susan Rama had identified the contact persons from each year level. e. Susan also reported that she sent eight (8) letters to classmates in the US; Pinky and Nancy contacted two (2). f. Cash contributions/donations may be sent c/o Marilita D. Cinco (Pinky) at BDO account #90136612. g. Different activities/concepts were proposed and identified to be presented to Marlon Moscare for his comments, enhancements, and the like. h. Edwin Pacana volunteered to create a website purposely for this DEKADA ’70 affair. August 18, 2010, 6:00pm, Leyte Park Hotel—Core Group with Events Coordinator, Marlon Moscare Basically, the meeting was held to meet with Mr. Marlon Moscare, events coordinator, to present to him our concepts and ideas to make the launching event one that is truly memorable and lively. He suggested to be given time, 2weeks at the most, to be able to consolidate all these. He suggested to present the details of his plans/script based on our input to him in a meeting scheduled on August 30. He suggested a professional fee of P50,000.00 for his services exclusive to the conduct of the launching only on June 25, 2011 to which the Core Group approved. August 30, 2011, 4:00pm, Hotel Alejandro—Core Group with Marlon Moscare The following were taken up: a. Essentially, it will be a 3-day affair for Class ’70 members next year-- June 24, 2011 -Class ’70 Reunion and Welcome Party (?) June 25, 2011 -Launching of DEKADA ‘70 June 26, 2011 -Parumpag Class ‘70 b. Schedule of Launching Day Activities, June 25, 2011— Mass at DWU Chapel 2:00pm Motorcade (from DWU to Leyte Park) 3:00pm Registration (Leyte Park Gym) 4:00pm Cocktails B r e a k Dinner and Program 7:00pm c. To enliven the launching event— -hire two (2) local bands that will play songs of the 70s -hire local performer/singer/dancer/comedienne-cum-host -wear attire of the 70s to make it more entertaining and meaningful -presentations by each Batch/Class (contest) should conform to the theme/motif of Retro ‘70 -each batch/class will prepare a tarpaulin bearing the identity distinct to their class/batch to be hung on the side entrance of the Leyte Park towards the venue (LP Gymn) -put up a jukebox, as stage props, (a reminder of the high school days) -put up booths or food/drinks stalls -door prizes to be given to motivate attendees, perhaps through contests as: best in costume, best in presentation, well-coordinated group, etc. -tribute to teachers (where important memorable events with teachers via a “recuerdo”/”pahinumdum” will be recalled) -grand march by Class ’70 will signal the start of the program -bequeathal to the next sponsor, Class ‘71 -finale song d. Marlon outlined the Parts of the Program of the Launching Night, as follows: Part I a. Prayer b. National Anthem c. DWU Hymn Part II a. Welcome Speech to be delivered by Angel Sia, Chairperson b. Grand March by members of Class ’70 (in school uniform?) c. Dinner d. Batch Presentations (Contest) – with time limit of 4mins e. Tribute to teachers present f. Dance g. Bequeathal Rites led by Bobby Montejo to a member of Class ’71 who will make an acceptance speech and closing remarks The group agreed to hire a choir (to be commissioned by Marlon) to perform the songs in Part I, as members of Class ’70 position themselves on stage in preparation for the Grand March after the Welcome Speech by Angel Sia. As dinner is served, music of the ‘70s will be played by the bands, artists will perform on stage, while a video timeline of the ’70 songs, old class pictures and mementoes of our high school activities will be shown. Bobby will lead in paying tribute to the teachers present, who will be asked in turn to randomly give their impressions of Class ’70 perhaps live or through a previously recorded video. The choir will again sing “The Impossible Dream” and “Wind Beneath My Wings” in dedication to them. Ms. Caballes or Mr. Colasito will be requested to give a response. To be invited to the occasion are Atty. Polistico, Ms. Cahayag, Mr. Colasito, Ms. Encarnardo-Colasito, Ms. Patano, Ms. Santos, Mr. Nicolasora, Mr. Bugal, Ms. De Veyra-Yulo, Ms. Caballes, Ms. Horca-Porciuncula, Ms. Garrido, Ms. Lacaba, Ms. Ricafort, Ms. Manzanares and Ms. Quiban. A group of classmates will be assigned to take charge of the invitation, and the picking up of these teachers and bringing them back to their respective homes. Tokens will be presented to them, too. The bequeathal rites will be capped with the two classes, Batches ’70 and ’71 singing “If We Hold On Together as, indeed, they hold hands in a circle formation. To complete the ceremony, a symbolic torch, wall clock, or a big key (made to order) will be presented to Batch ’71 to symbolize the turn-over. An acceptance speech from Class ’71 representative will follow. These aforementioned concepts having been approved by the Core Group, the next scheduled orientation meeting will be held with the different batch coordinators of Classes ’71-79, with Marlon Moscare presiding.
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