AguElections: President
In time for the UP Aguman Election of Officers for the Centennial Executive Council, Aslag Online is proud to present to you the candidates for the different positions. To help you make in making the crucial decision on whom to vote, here's a feature on the final candidates. Here are the candidates for President.
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JENNIFER CASTRO
Lakatan 2006A
2nd Year, BS Communication Research
Secretary, AY 2007-2008
Previous Committees: Records & Publications Committee (3 sems)
What is your definition of leadership?
LEADERSHIP – Basically, leadership is the ability of a person to guide or direct people under his/her authority. But it’s more than that; leadership is about passion, the enthusiasm and willingness to serve. And leadership doesn’t end there; leaders must have that sense of trusteeship, meaning they are not only temporarily in charge of their people’s sake but also to pass the responsibility to equally trustworthy and competent successors.
Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
Being an Agu member for three semesters isn’t a hindrance to have an in-depth understanding of the position that I am vying for, which is the post for presidency. The duties and responsibilities of a president aside from what is written in the constitution are to keep the org integrated because it’s more than the administrative work but as a president you should take part in the lives of the members. I deemed the president should set an example to his/her members and co-officers. More than anyone else, he/she should motivate and direct the members amidst external or internal pressures in the org. Others may say that, experiencing a year in the Executive Council wasn’t enough; I say seniority isn’t the main call for a position.
Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
As I see matters in this organization, to be a competent leader in this context is a constant effort between the leader and the members to keep the organization together, without sacrificing principles, compromising the welfare of the members or the organization. Even though a leader is a sage, s/he must humble him/herself and yield to others but must know when.
How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
We are talking about here previous ECs, actually, I don’t want to categorize it as mistakes but rather overlooked responsibilities. Dispensing our alumni relations and leaving the next set of officers almost empty handed in terms on money. Outgoing officers should leave behind them assets and a legacy.
Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
Being an incumbent, one of the administrative policy or practice that I would like to continue is our recuperated communication with the alumni. Tapping our resources externally was indeed a big help not only with the out-going EC but to the org itself. Another is the engagement of the mems in our EBS (Extreme Bonding Session) since it nurtures familiarity among members.
Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Actually, the out-going Executive Council already drafted the constitution. I know this because I am one of the people who drafted it. In effect, we already have the drafted resolution so the next step would be the presentation of this revised constitution to the General Assembly but the members should be well aware of the revisions between the old and the new constitution. After that, voting may take time because it will be per line/section of each article of the consti. It may take consecutives of genmeet before we can have an agreed upon and revised constitution. But at least the hard work will be paved off because we have a more specific and better consti.
What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Acads I suppose, it’s already a classic pressure to officers. Not so much from my emotions because I believe I can handle my temper, but that’s the point I am not showy so you’ll never know when I am most tired and I just fumed like a pent up volcano. But don’t worry it has not happened yet you can ask even my committee mates.
Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Daphne Villanueva of Kaputol ’04-A. I chose her primarily because I have a first hand experience of her term as a president since I am her secretary. Aside from that, her enthusiasm as a president inspires the members uplifting their spirit fostering an optimistic atmosphere especially during the crucial times of the org. But then again, Leadership cannot really be taught, it can only be learned.
When many plans/things go wrong at the same time what is your guiding principle in handling the situation?
Delegate capable members/officers and designate authority, allocate tasks and entrust responsibilities plus don't steal one’s thunder. – this will be my guiding principle when many plans/things go wrong at the same time (haha kamalasan mu naman dar!). Maybe things are not falling where they should be, partly because you interfere a lot. You don’t let the person in charge do his/her things not knowing you are already jeopardizing the organization. Or you just have to trust him/her that he/she can execute his/her job well. Don’t be selfish; share your tasks, as always two heads are better than one. If leaders have to break out of old habits and extend another mileage he/she should be willing to make some adjustments for the betterment of everybody.
Patse mag-genmeet, makananu mong bawalan deng maynge?
Basagan bungo I guess will be effective (haha! Joke mu.) I noticed that during meetings, Agumems can’t help but really butt in. It’s also a good sign that the members are listening and expressing their opinions about matters in the meeting but if it’s only an unsolicited opinion and it’s causing too much commotion in the meeting I guess I have to reprimand him/her. I guess the worst thing that I can do is to make him/her leave the room (ay rugu, grabe ne man siguro kanta, enaku man siguru miras keng makanta!). Just be firm and explain to the members how important the matter being related, I know that they will take time to seat and listen.
SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION
ABSTRACT
General Plan of action and Specific Plan of Action (GPOA/SPOA) is prepared every now and then by nominated members running for a position before the General Assembly in written paper on or before Meeting de Avance.
GPOA/SPOA is presented before the members of UP Aguman to know the line-up of activities the running member has in store for them. The members will weigh the intentions laid before them by the candidate. After laying down their intentions, motivations and line-up of activities for the whole academic year the members will now raise questions for unclear matters or for more grilling. After the meeting de avance, elections will follow.
This plan of action reveals that some members change their mindset before the candidate and might choose to revert their votes during election.
Ms. Jennifer Castro, Lakatan 2006A, an incumbent secretary of the Executive Council was nominated for the following positions: Internals Vice President and President. However, after the pre-election, conducted by the Electoral Board, the members of UP Aguman consider her to run for Presidency.
Background of the study
GPOA/SPOA is also very relevant to local and national elections. Almost all organizations require their nominated members to produce a GPOA/SPOA at the University of the Philippines.
Significance of the study
The GPOA/SPOA of Ms. Castro should contain substantive information palatable for the members of UP Aguman gearing towards the betterment of the organization amidst the internal and external factors that obstruct the growth of the individuals and the maturity of the organization.
Statement of the Problem
Given the fact that for every position, there are two members vying for it, in the case of Ms. Castro, she has a contender in the person of Ms. Fergie Ann Panganiban, Kadaya 05-A, a former Educational Committee Chairperson (A.Y 2006-2007).
How does Ms. Castro win the hearts of Agu Mems by laying down her GPOA/SPOA, intentions and her aspirations for the organization in the coming academic school year during meeting de avance.
Statement of General Objective[1]
*To lay before the General Assembly the good intentions, aspirations and GPOA/SPOA for the whole academic year.
*To keep the org integrated to foster a positive atmosphere that uplifts the spirit of the members.
*To continue the external relations established by the former Executive Councils especially the Alumni relations in order to keep in touch with them and to tap the possible resources the organization can benefit of.
*To prompt the amendment of the Constitution since the provisions that are to be revised were already drafted.
*To administer strict implementation of the responsibilities of a member but not compromising his/her rights as stipulated in the Constitution.
*To designate tasks and delegate authority to members deemed responsible.
*To support various fund-raising projects of the organization conducted by the committees responsible so that the out-going committees will not be left empty handed.
*To endorse the organization by affiliating UP Aguman to different Capampangan Studies Center.
*To relate internal matters or when conflicts arise as objectively as possible by not prying on matters or clouding the rationale of the situation by imposing the president’s authority over the members.
*To take part in every event of the organization as an overseer and not as a boss, the last thing a president would want is to know that his/her members are carrying out their tasks out of inferiority and not of respect.
Statement of Specific Objectives[2]
*To assure the Agu members that Ms. Castro is amiably willing to run for presidency.
*To be the willfully head of UP Aguman, thus representing it in all official transactions.
*To exercise the power in presiding all meetings, being the chairperson of the executive council.
*To be the conscientious point person in the annual recognition of the organization from the University.
*To be the reliable signatory in all the resolutions, communications and papers pertaining to the vital transactions of the organization.
*To unswervingly require the treasurer to produce an annual fund reports that Ms. Castro and the treasurer should sign, not only fund reports but also checks and bills named under UP Aguman.
*To be the duly signatory of certificates of recognition and participation and similar instruments, together with the secretary and socio-cultural committee chairperson prepared by the Records and Publication Committee.
*Another, to be the aptly signatory to all certificates of membership, leaves of absence and similar instruments together with the Internal Vice-President and Secretary.
*To render a final report or documentation of the problems, accomplishments and recommendations of the Executive Council or the General Assembly before a meeting called for the purpose.
Review of Related Literature
These are quotations from public figures which the nominee considers, in her perception of leadership and what constitutes a leader.
“A people is but the attempt of many
To rise to the completer life of one;
And those who live as models for the mass
Are singly of more value than they all.”
~Robert Browning (1812-1889), British poet, Luria, A Tragedy
“A strategy is only as good as the vision that guides it.”
~Burt Nanus (1936 - ), U.S. business academic and writer, Visionary Leadership
“Even the best strategies seldom take into account more than a few of the consequences that flow from them. In real life, the decision-maker must continually adjust to those consequences, and, in doing so, deviate from the clear course laid out in advance.”
~Alvin Toffler (1928 - ), U.S. writer. The Adaptive Corporation
“Leadership, above all, consists of telling the truth, unpalatable though it may be. It is better to go down with the truth on one's lips than to rise high by innuendo and doubletalk.”
~ Alfred Robens (1910 - 1999), British labor leader, Speech, Institute of Directors Annual Convention
“Tulad nung nasabi ko dati, para sa akin a true leader is one who knows how to be both a team leader and a team player, dapat nare-reach niya bawat member para fair sa lahat. May dedication and and more importantly, may vision for the org kasi ikaw ang magbibigay ng direction sa org. it’s up to you kung ano yung goal mo for your term. Importante yung mission- vision para maguide ka to that direction, and at the same time dadalhin mo buong org towards that goal.”
~Daphne-Dominique Villanueva (2008), UP Aguman President AY 2007-2008
Framework[3]
Theoretical
I. Adaptive Structuration Theory
The adaptive structuration theory by Marshall Poole presents a pattern for a small group decision-making. General assumption is structuration refers to the production and reproduction of the social systems through the members’ use of rules and resources in interaction.
II. Social Penetration Theory
This theory was proposed by Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor. The assumption is that closeness develops only if individuals proceed in a gradual and orderly fashion from superficial to intimate levels of exchange as a function of both immediate and forecast outcomes.
III. Cognitive Dissonance Theory
This is a theory of Leon Festinger. Cognitive means any element of knowledge including values, facts, emotion, belief and behavior while dissonance is the lack of harmony or agreement. We get rid of cognitive dissonance by being consistent with our thoughts through acquisition or invention of new thoughts or beliefs or through modification of our existing beliefs. It always the attitude that we change so that it will become compatible with our behavior.
IV. Spiral of Silence
This theory by Frank Dance proposes that when people seemed to be inferior to others the tendency is that they will no longer voice out their opinion and will continue to be still until they stopped caring about issues while the domination of the other party continues.
Conceptual
ORIENTATION – efforts are unfocused because the goals are unclear.
CONFLICT – factions disagree on approach to problem.
COALESCENCE – tensions are reduced though peaceful negotiation.
DEVELOPMENT – group concentrates on ways to implement a single solution to the conflicts or matters
INTEGRATION – group focuses on tension-free solidarity rather than task
Operational
OPLAN SAGIP (Membership Committee)
Membership Committee will not only focus on application process but also in the internal affairs of the organization. It will be in charge of the welfare or the relationship of the members because this jeopardizes the productivity of the member in an unfriendly working environment. Also, the “stray” members are to convince for re-affirmation to the org. The nominee also approves of giving incentives and rewards to active members who are always attending the general meetings and events and sanctions to languid ones. It is also affirmative on the part of the nominee that a member should incur or earn a specific minimum tambay hours so that the members will be at ease with each other strengthening their relationship aside from the members bonding session. Also, a master list of members’ vacant time will be posted at the tambayan so that during fund-raising activities where we need to have man power we can easily contact a member. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her baed on the constitution.A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Internals Vice President will be executed.
OPLAN DALAKIT (Externals Committee)
Bridging the gap between the residents and the alumni by actively participating on the alumni groups, in this way we can maximize our external resources. Continue the Mibalik Tambayan Day and a probe to the 35th Anniversary. Meaning, we started the impressive celebration of our anniversary last year and since it is our 35th Anniversary, the nominee is affirmative in another impressive celebration. STS (school-to-school) should be followed up regularly; we can do so by releasing a directory of the schools, advisers or principals and should leave a copy posted at the bulletin board, inside the locker, for the secretary and another for the president for monitoring purposes. Reinforce our relationship and standing in KANLUNGAN. Intensify our participation in SANLAHI. Announcements should be notified before hand. Consolidate Capampangans by implementing the text brigade that we are expressing during CEER to notify them whether they passed or not. Atleast one out-reach program per year. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her baed on the constitution.A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Externals Vice President will be executed.
OPLAN GALAS (Records and Publication Committee)
Galas – Aslag. In charge of the circulations of information during genmeets and other announcements concerning the org. Continue to manage the Aslag Online and submit regularly articles, as much as possible. The bulletin board will be a sole responsibility of this committee and the maintenance of it too. In effect, damage of it will be the responsibility of the committee. During events, it is suggested that the printing of certificates will be done before hand to avoid rush and inevitable mistakes. The Records committee should also produce aside from the directory, a roster of members in hard copy that will serve as an attendance during meetings and events. Enhanced the members potential and skill in making posters and writing. This committee must release a directory in the 1st semester and an Aslag Folio as souvenir in celebration of our 35th Anniversary. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Secretary will be executed.
OPLAN MIKAMAS (Educational Committee)
Educ Com should also uphold academic excellence among the members. They can have projects on how to improve the academic well being of the members such as tutorials, readings and other references. Enhancement workshops should be implemented not only to applicants but also to members so that they will be productive during questions nights and a strict execution on the policy of passing questions especially when Pautakan is fast approaching. Another will be accreditation of Pautakan in the Department of Education so that we will be duly recognized as an academic competition. Aside from this, a souvenir program must be released after the event. The committee can ask assistance to Records Committee. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Educational Chairperson will be executed.
OPLAN LARGA (Finance Committee)
Money is a crucial matter in our organization, the task of being collectors of this committee will not end there. The nominee fully supports whatever fund-raising this committee will conduct provided that they will produce at least two major fund raising and three small time money generating activities for the semester. It doesn’t mean that they will do this alone but they can ask the help of committees involved in the event to assist them. Example, 35th anniversary, for sure we will be needing money, the FinCom can have a Jag-Lee Sale while the externals can help by putting up rummage sale. Also, the nominee is in favor of pinning a list of members have monetary deficiency. Secure a transparent financial statement every month to be posted at the tambayan and a copy to the president. The FinCom in general should work together in getting sponsors in line with this, a directory of companies and people who were former sponsors so that we can get hold of them every time we have an event then every time we have new sponsors, we can update our list. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Treasurer will be executed.
OPLAN SANTING (Socio-Cultural Committee)
The affiliation of Sining to various Capampangan Centers would be a plus point for us. Aside from the beautification of the tambayan, and logistics during event, it’ll also be in charge of supplies as the custodian of the organization. Have a tally on org properties so that we know what are we missing already and what things do we need especially when an event is approaching. In line with Sining, a directory of judges’ contacts so that we can invite them again and if we have another set of judges we should include them for updates. Sports activities and outdoor activities promoting well-being of the members physically and socially will be under their authority. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Socio-Cultural Chairperson will be executed.
Methodology
Participative management based on covenantal relationships. Consensus will be one of the guiding principles of the organization so that everyone will meet at a common ground. Results and discussions will be entertained.
Conclusion
The nominee, Ms. Castro believes that the president should not be of superiority in the sense that the member get intimidated. An efficient leader should be able to maximize resources given a situation. Also, seniority is a plus factor in the organization but it isn’t the sole call for leadership.
Taking part in the events by being present but also taking in the lives of the members because in Aguman, we are not merely orgmates but we are friends, partners, we are a team.
Failing administrative works are usually over-managed and under-led. Trust your co-officers and your members, success doesn’t happen overnight. The organization as a whole learned best in the face of obstacles as weather shapes mountains, crucial times shape leaders and it makes the organization grow.
Recommendations
Leaders take teams, the org and committees on a journey of continuous improvement, but leaders are also on a journey of ongoing personal and professional development. The Executive Council should at least attend one leadership training whenever/ wherever possible at least once in a semester. No one is simply born knowing how to lead.
Sources:
UP Aguman Constitution 2002
Readings in Comm130
FERGIE ANN PANGANIBAN
Kadaya 2005A
3rd Year, BS Economics
Educational Committee Chairperson, AY 2006-2007
Previous Committees:
Executive Council – 2 semesters (1st and 2nd Sem – AY 2006-2007)
Finance Committee – 1 semester (2nd Sem – AY 2005-2006)
Educational Committee – 3 semesters (1st and 2nd Sem – AY 2006-2007; 1st Sem – AY 2007-2008)
Socio-Cultural Committee – 1 semester (2nd Sem – AY 2007-2008)
What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership para kaku is being able to influence your subordinates to work WITH you para a-attain ye ing objectives yu. At the same time, dapat maging source of inspiration ka karing subordinates mu bantang pati ila, ma-incite la to do better and reciprocate itang effort na papalto mu karela.
Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
Malalam-lalam na rin. I’ve seen how the previous presidents worked. Tapus nantang meging part naku pa ning ExeCoun, open ya kekami i Ate Cel karing egana-ganang gagawan na ampo a-oobserve ku naman nung nanu ing pagka-abalahan da ring previous presidents.
Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
To be a competent AguLeader dapat makapag-work ka pa rin efficiently even if you’re under a lot of pressure. Dapat madakal kamu ring bakal a pasensiya at eka dapat agad mikakapali daya. Ampo a-distinguish mu dapat ing fun time king crunch time.
How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
Proper time management – follow deadlines STRICTLY ampong mig-set nakang standards dapat mafo-follow ita. Inform everyone and get them involved. Tsaka if ating issues, masanting i-settle nang tambing bantang ali namu daragul.
Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
The best talaga na gewa ning outgoing ExeCoun ing pag-improve king alumni relations! Buri ku ma-tighten pa ing bonds tamu bantang at least maging mas proud la atin masanting kehantungan ing sinimulan da.
Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
King summer planu ku mag-amend na talaga tapus start pa ning sem introduce ne king GA bantang apisabiyan at makapag-revise bayu i-finalize.
What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Ing pagiging considerate ku siguro. Kasi yaku, marine kung pilitan kula ring aliwa na mag-exert effort at par king babie ku. Kasi in the first place, kaburian ku namang manga hagardu ku ampo siyempre aliwa kami kabilyan, mas dakal ku free time kesa karela. So pache mamye lang excuse, coconsider keng tambing. Pero siyempre, a-distinguish ku naman ing valid excuse king palusot. Sana mu pin ali la maging kampante na pagbigyan ku la rin karing excuse da.
Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Ate Leah ampo i Ate Daph. Siyempre mi-buddies la pamo ne? I Ate Leah kasi mas marakal ing obra kesa sabi ampo atin yang aura na akit me pa marine nakang ali ka sumaup or galo. I Ate Daph naman, palage la ngan lub ding mems kaya kasi akakwa deng bibirwan pero atsu pa rin itang respetu at pamag-galang uli na pin ning pagiging down-to-earth na. Tapus ane pa ka-cool headed. When everyone seems to be in their worst mood ever, iya ing sunshine na makapag-brighten up king day mu. Mag-radiate ing energy na kaya ding mems ali da afe-feel na mafoforce la to work, magana lang magobra!
When many plans/things go wrong at the same time (whether or not it is the fault of another officer or member or not), what is your guiding principle in handling the situation?
One by one. Unahin ang dapat unahin. It will be easier to work on it little by little. Anti namo ning pamamangan, dapat ali mu sasamul buo, kinis-kinisan me pa bantang ali ka misamid.
Patse mag-genmeet, makananu mong bawalan deng maynge?
Magpalista kung noisy! Hahaha! Pero seriously, balu tanaman ngan how should we act pag ating genmeets. Makwa nala mu siguro king lawe.
GENERAL PLAN OF ACTION
Planning things ahead of time and executing them on schedule can really save us a lot of time, energy and effort. Not to mention ing bawas king aberyang dala ning pamag-extend na minsan or most of the time masasagasaan la ring aliwang events. So if ever you’ll entrust me with this position, we must meet deadlines and strictly follow schedules. Maging disiplinadu tamu ngan at intindiyan tala ring aliwang tau.
Specialization: Committee within the Committees. Mag-designate specific tasks to specific members bantang ikatamu ngan gagalo at makapag-work as project heads anjang small time or big time ya ing event. (Leaders tamu ngan kasi e? Ali pa dintang itang opportunity na a-showcase da ring mems ing abilities da). It’s important that we should ALL take part kareng egana-aganang activities ning org and maging informed tamu nung nanu ng malilyari.
SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION
Executive Council
*Redbook – documentation of events, basically it’s a diary da ring events bantang atleast balu da ring successors tamu nung nanu ing specific na gewa tamu and how things ended up.
*Lantern Parade! Buri ku makyabe tamu lantern parade kasi naman we’re known for our majestic and glorious lanterns tapus ikatamu pa ing ali makyabe lantern parade. Maranun pa asikaswan mi ne ini bantang hopefully king centennial lantern parade e ali tana spectator, magparade tana mu rin!
*Consti amendments – particular focus on Membership guidelines.
Internals Committee
*Semstarters & Sem Planning – Mika-sem starters tamu na at the same time mag-sem planning tamu. Masanting kasi na maging involved la ring mems karing maging activities ning org for the same ampo para aware la nung nanu ing i-expect dang malyari per semester.
*More Extreme Bonding Sessions – dine-outs after activites (ditak ditak kasi mawawala ita e), watch movies together, battle among committees or even revive itang dating groups (Leviathan,
*Stricter membership guidelines – deadline for Re-Aff, atin required number of genmeets, activities na dapat i-attend. Pache me-amend ne ing consti, pwede ta nalang ilage in probationary status ding deserving na milage ka rin.
*Stricter application process – meaning deadline should be met, follow schedules. As much as possible ala ng made-delay bantang mayayari agad.
Externals Committee
*Improve alumni relations – alumni homecoming (ikatamu ing host), outreach activites with them, EBS, sportsfest, Mibalik Tambayan, invite tala mu rin karing activities tamu whether big time or small time
*Alliances with the other orgs – Kanlungan and Sanlahi. We should be more active para naman akit da ing galing tamu. For Sanlahi, tagalan taya ing position for Acad Affairs, bantang apasantingan taya ing *Patalasanlahi (second sem mini so at least makapagwork ya ing Educ with Exte). Pwede tamu ring magspearhead king metung a event na mala-PasaFest ing style kasi diba from different Provinces tanaman so ali naman problema ita.
*STS – needs to be badly improved! Planu ku, ding members ning Exte manibatan la from different areas king province tamu bantang pache magSTS alang sasabing malawut ita karela kesyo katal. Start of the sem pa dapat gawa ng Updated Master List of Schools.
*Make UP Aguman more visible – makyabe tamu karing quiz shows, cultural activities na makapagpromote king kekatamung kultura (Kalye Kultura).
*Bonggang Anniv Week: pwede tamung magpa-exhibit, grand pakain, quiz zhow, eating contest (native delicacies), tapus para kekatamung mems pwede tayang i-wrap up ing week with a grand ball.
Records and Publications Committee:
*Improve Aslag Online (include directory, advertise ding sponsors tamu).
*Continue detang mini-versions ning Aslag pache atin tamung events.
*Aslag: Literary Folio, 35 years tana so the best 35 stories, poems, essays celebrating our 35 years of existence e ilage tala king metung a-Lit Folio.
*Directory: gawang handy and i-bie agad (peka-late ne siguro ing 3 weeks after the week ning pamag Re-Aff)
*Gawa tamung tarp na ating makabang UP Aguman na pwedeng gamitan karing events.
Finance Committee:
*As much as possible makapag-raise tamu dapat funds every month.
*Petty Cash Fund per committee: anjang mag-committee funds mung tsa pesos ing aldo madagul ne ing asawup da reta pag pi-abe-abe tala. Ampong bantang alang manabonu anjang malati ya rugu ing gastus.
*Pwede tamu ring magbentang bluebook and yellowpad among the members bantang atin tamung aga-gather ditak a funds.
*Master List of Sponsors – bantang balu tamu ninu ring pwede panglapitan for help.
*Souvenir Program – MAGRELEASE tamu by hook or by crook.
*Monthly financial statements will be posted bantang aware kayu where the money goes.
*Ita pin, improve ing marketing strategies ampo dapat mga 2-3 months before the event magmarket tana!
Educational Committee:
*ACLE tamu per sem!
*Mini library king tambayan. Hopefully with the help of Socio, asalese taya ing tambayan at makapagdesignate tamung areas for eating, studying and playing pusoy. J
*List of good professors, bantang balu tamu ninu ing dapat kwanan tamu pag magCRS tana.
*Parangal – maging proud tanaman karing CS at US na members ning org tamu.
*Pa-accredit tane ing PAUTAKAN para talagang bonggang-bongga ne.
Socio-Cultural Committee:
*I-make over ing tambayan.
*Include tala ing pamagpoesya instead of declamation, ampo pwede mu ring magpa-polosa tamu to make Sining showcase more of our culture.
*Mika-school supplies tana sana king tambayan. Bantang atin tamung agagamit in case of emergency, whether cleaning or school supplies man yan.
*Sportsfest among the committees! Pwede mu rin with our alumni. Healthy living tana e?
JENNIFER CASTROLakatan 2006A
2nd Year, BS Communication Research
Secretary, AY 2007-2008
Previous Committees: Records & Publications Committee (3 sems)
What is your definition of leadership?
LEADERSHIP – Basically, leadership is the ability of a person to guide or direct people under his/her authority. But it’s more than that; leadership is about passion, the enthusiasm and willingness to serve. And leadership doesn’t end there; leaders must have that sense of trusteeship, meaning they are not only temporarily in charge of their people’s sake but also to pass the responsibility to equally trustworthy and competent successors.
Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
Being an Agu member for three semesters isn’t a hindrance to have an in-depth understanding of the position that I am vying for, which is the post for presidency. The duties and responsibilities of a president aside from what is written in the constitution are to keep the org integrated because it’s more than the administrative work but as a president you should take part in the lives of the members. I deemed the president should set an example to his/her members and co-officers. More than anyone else, he/she should motivate and direct the members amidst external or internal pressures in the org. Others may say that, experiencing a year in the Executive Council wasn’t enough; I say seniority isn’t the main call for a position.
Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
As I see matters in this organization, to be a competent leader in this context is a constant effort between the leader and the members to keep the organization together, without sacrificing principles, compromising the welfare of the members or the organization. Even though a leader is a sage, s/he must humble him/herself and yield to others but must know when.
How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
We are talking about here previous ECs, actually, I don’t want to categorize it as mistakes but rather overlooked responsibilities. Dispensing our alumni relations and leaving the next set of officers almost empty handed in terms on money. Outgoing officers should leave behind them assets and a legacy.
Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
Being an incumbent, one of the administrative policy or practice that I would like to continue is our recuperated communication with the alumni. Tapping our resources externally was indeed a big help not only with the out-going EC but to the org itself. Another is the engagement of the mems in our EBS (Extreme Bonding Session) since it nurtures familiarity among members.
Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Actually, the out-going Executive Council already drafted the constitution. I know this because I am one of the people who drafted it. In effect, we already have the drafted resolution so the next step would be the presentation of this revised constitution to the General Assembly but the members should be well aware of the revisions between the old and the new constitution. After that, voting may take time because it will be per line/section of each article of the consti. It may take consecutives of genmeet before we can have an agreed upon and revised constitution. But at least the hard work will be paved off because we have a more specific and better consti.
What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Acads I suppose, it’s already a classic pressure to officers. Not so much from my emotions because I believe I can handle my temper, but that’s the point I am not showy so you’ll never know when I am most tired and I just fumed like a pent up volcano. But don’t worry it has not happened yet you can ask even my committee mates.
Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Daphne Villanueva of Kaputol ’04-A. I chose her primarily because I have a first hand experience of her term as a president since I am her secretary. Aside from that, her enthusiasm as a president inspires the members uplifting their spirit fostering an optimistic atmosphere especially during the crucial times of the org. But then again, Leadership cannot really be taught, it can only be learned.
When many plans/things go wrong at the same time what is your guiding principle in handling the situation?
Delegate capable members/officers and designate authority, allocate tasks and entrust responsibilities plus don't steal one’s thunder. – this will be my guiding principle when many plans/things go wrong at the same time (haha kamalasan mu naman dar!). Maybe things are not falling where they should be, partly because you interfere a lot. You don’t let the person in charge do his/her things not knowing you are already jeopardizing the organization. Or you just have to trust him/her that he/she can execute his/her job well. Don’t be selfish; share your tasks, as always two heads are better than one. If leaders have to break out of old habits and extend another mileage he/she should be willing to make some adjustments for the betterment of everybody.
Patse mag-genmeet, makananu mong bawalan deng maynge?
Basagan bungo I guess will be effective (haha! Joke mu.) I noticed that during meetings, Agumems can’t help but really butt in. It’s also a good sign that the members are listening and expressing their opinions about matters in the meeting but if it’s only an unsolicited opinion and it’s causing too much commotion in the meeting I guess I have to reprimand him/her. I guess the worst thing that I can do is to make him/her leave the room (ay rugu, grabe ne man siguro kanta, enaku man siguru miras keng makanta!). Just be firm and explain to the members how important the matter being related, I know that they will take time to seat and listen.
SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION
ABSTRACT
General Plan of action and Specific Plan of Action (GPOA/SPOA) is prepared every now and then by nominated members running for a position before the General Assembly in written paper on or before Meeting de Avance.
GPOA/SPOA is presented before the members of UP Aguman to know the line-up of activities the running member has in store for them. The members will weigh the intentions laid before them by the candidate. After laying down their intentions, motivations and line-up of activities for the whole academic year the members will now raise questions for unclear matters or for more grilling. After the meeting de avance, elections will follow.
This plan of action reveals that some members change their mindset before the candidate and might choose to revert their votes during election.
Ms. Jennifer Castro, Lakatan 2006A, an incumbent secretary of the Executive Council was nominated for the following positions: Internals Vice President and President. However, after the pre-election, conducted by the Electoral Board, the members of UP Aguman consider her to run for Presidency.
Background of the study
GPOA/SPOA is also very relevant to local and national elections. Almost all organizations require their nominated members to produce a GPOA/SPOA at the University of the Philippines.
Significance of the study
The GPOA/SPOA of Ms. Castro should contain substantive information palatable for the members of UP Aguman gearing towards the betterment of the organization amidst the internal and external factors that obstruct the growth of the individuals and the maturity of the organization.
Statement of the Problem
Given the fact that for every position, there are two members vying for it, in the case of Ms. Castro, she has a contender in the person of Ms. Fergie Ann Panganiban, Kadaya 05-A, a former Educational Committee Chairperson (A.Y 2006-2007).
How does Ms. Castro win the hearts of Agu Mems by laying down her GPOA/SPOA, intentions and her aspirations for the organization in the coming academic school year during meeting de avance.
Statement of General Objective[1]
*To lay before the General Assembly the good intentions, aspirations and GPOA/SPOA for the whole academic year.
*To keep the org integrated to foster a positive atmosphere that uplifts the spirit of the members.
*To continue the external relations established by the former Executive Councils especially the Alumni relations in order to keep in touch with them and to tap the possible resources the organization can benefit of.
*To prompt the amendment of the Constitution since the provisions that are to be revised were already drafted.
*To administer strict implementation of the responsibilities of a member but not compromising his/her rights as stipulated in the Constitution.
*To designate tasks and delegate authority to members deemed responsible.
*To support various fund-raising projects of the organization conducted by the committees responsible so that the out-going committees will not be left empty handed.
*To endorse the organization by affiliating UP Aguman to different Capampangan Studies Center.
*To relate internal matters or when conflicts arise as objectively as possible by not prying on matters or clouding the rationale of the situation by imposing the president’s authority over the members.
*To take part in every event of the organization as an overseer and not as a boss, the last thing a president would want is to know that his/her members are carrying out their tasks out of inferiority and not of respect.
Statement of Specific Objectives[2]
*To assure the Agu members that Ms. Castro is amiably willing to run for presidency.
*To be the willfully head of UP Aguman, thus representing it in all official transactions.
*To exercise the power in presiding all meetings, being the chairperson of the executive council.
*To be the conscientious point person in the annual recognition of the organization from the University.
*To be the reliable signatory in all the resolutions, communications and papers pertaining to the vital transactions of the organization.
*To unswervingly require the treasurer to produce an annual fund reports that Ms. Castro and the treasurer should sign, not only fund reports but also checks and bills named under UP Aguman.
*To be the duly signatory of certificates of recognition and participation and similar instruments, together with the secretary and socio-cultural committee chairperson prepared by the Records and Publication Committee.
*Another, to be the aptly signatory to all certificates of membership, leaves of absence and similar instruments together with the Internal Vice-President and Secretary.
*To render a final report or documentation of the problems, accomplishments and recommendations of the Executive Council or the General Assembly before a meeting called for the purpose.
Review of Related Literature
These are quotations from public figures which the nominee considers, in her perception of leadership and what constitutes a leader.
“A people is but the attempt of many
To rise to the completer life of one;
And those who live as models for the mass
Are singly of more value than they all.”
~Robert Browning (1812-1889), British poet, Luria, A Tragedy
“A strategy is only as good as the vision that guides it.”
~Burt Nanus (1936 - ), U.S. business academic and writer, Visionary Leadership
“Even the best strategies seldom take into account more than a few of the consequences that flow from them. In real life, the decision-maker must continually adjust to those consequences, and, in doing so, deviate from the clear course laid out in advance.”
~Alvin Toffler (1928 - ), U.S. writer. The Adaptive Corporation
“Leadership, above all, consists of telling the truth, unpalatable though it may be. It is better to go down with the truth on one's lips than to rise high by innuendo and doubletalk.”
~ Alfred Robens (1910 - 1999), British labor leader, Speech, Institute of Directors Annual Convention
“Tulad nung nasabi ko dati, para sa akin a true leader is one who knows how to be both a team leader and a team player, dapat nare-reach niya bawat member para fair sa lahat. May dedication and and more importantly, may vision for the org kasi ikaw ang magbibigay ng direction sa org. it’s up to you kung ano yung goal mo for your term. Importante yung mission- vision para maguide ka to that direction, and at the same time dadalhin mo buong org towards that goal.”
~Daphne-Dominique Villanueva (2008), UP Aguman President AY 2007-2008
Framework[3]
Theoretical
I. Adaptive Structuration Theory
The adaptive structuration theory by Marshall Poole presents a pattern for a small group decision-making. General assumption is structuration refers to the production and reproduction of the social systems through the members’ use of rules and resources in interaction.
II. Social Penetration Theory
This theory was proposed by Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor. The assumption is that closeness develops only if individuals proceed in a gradual and orderly fashion from superficial to intimate levels of exchange as a function of both immediate and forecast outcomes.
III. Cognitive Dissonance Theory
This is a theory of Leon Festinger. Cognitive means any element of knowledge including values, facts, emotion, belief and behavior while dissonance is the lack of harmony or agreement. We get rid of cognitive dissonance by being consistent with our thoughts through acquisition or invention of new thoughts or beliefs or through modification of our existing beliefs. It always the attitude that we change so that it will become compatible with our behavior.
IV. Spiral of Silence
This theory by Frank Dance proposes that when people seemed to be inferior to others the tendency is that they will no longer voice out their opinion and will continue to be still until they stopped caring about issues while the domination of the other party continues.
Conceptual
ORIENTATION – efforts are unfocused because the goals are unclear.
CONFLICT – factions disagree on approach to problem.
COALESCENCE – tensions are reduced though peaceful negotiation.
DEVELOPMENT – group concentrates on ways to implement a single solution to the conflicts or matters
INTEGRATION – group focuses on tension-free solidarity rather than task
Operational
OPLAN SAGIP (Membership Committee)
Membership Committee will not only focus on application process but also in the internal affairs of the organization. It will be in charge of the welfare or the relationship of the members because this jeopardizes the productivity of the member in an unfriendly working environment. Also, the “stray” members are to convince for re-affirmation to the org. The nominee also approves of giving incentives and rewards to active members who are always attending the general meetings and events and sanctions to languid ones. It is also affirmative on the part of the nominee that a member should incur or earn a specific minimum tambay hours so that the members will be at ease with each other strengthening their relationship aside from the members bonding session. Also, a master list of members’ vacant time will be posted at the tambayan so that during fund-raising activities where we need to have man power we can easily contact a member. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her baed on the constitution.A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Internals Vice President will be executed.
OPLAN DALAKIT (Externals Committee)
Bridging the gap between the residents and the alumni by actively participating on the alumni groups, in this way we can maximize our external resources. Continue the Mibalik Tambayan Day and a probe to the 35th Anniversary. Meaning, we started the impressive celebration of our anniversary last year and since it is our 35th Anniversary, the nominee is affirmative in another impressive celebration. STS (school-to-school) should be followed up regularly; we can do so by releasing a directory of the schools, advisers or principals and should leave a copy posted at the bulletin board, inside the locker, for the secretary and another for the president for monitoring purposes. Reinforce our relationship and standing in KANLUNGAN. Intensify our participation in SANLAHI. Announcements should be notified before hand. Consolidate Capampangans by implementing the text brigade that we are expressing during CEER to notify them whether they passed or not. Atleast one out-reach program per year. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her baed on the constitution.A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Externals Vice President will be executed.
OPLAN GALAS (Records and Publication Committee)
Galas – Aslag. In charge of the circulations of information during genmeets and other announcements concerning the org. Continue to manage the Aslag Online and submit regularly articles, as much as possible. The bulletin board will be a sole responsibility of this committee and the maintenance of it too. In effect, damage of it will be the responsibility of the committee. During events, it is suggested that the printing of certificates will be done before hand to avoid rush and inevitable mistakes. The Records committee should also produce aside from the directory, a roster of members in hard copy that will serve as an attendance during meetings and events. Enhanced the members potential and skill in making posters and writing. This committee must release a directory in the 1st semester and an Aslag Folio as souvenir in celebration of our 35th Anniversary. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Secretary will be executed.
OPLAN MIKAMAS (Educational Committee)
Educ Com should also uphold academic excellence among the members. They can have projects on how to improve the academic well being of the members such as tutorials, readings and other references. Enhancement workshops should be implemented not only to applicants but also to members so that they will be productive during questions nights and a strict execution on the policy of passing questions especially when Pautakan is fast approaching. Another will be accreditation of Pautakan in the Department of Education so that we will be duly recognized as an academic competition. Aside from this, a souvenir program must be released after the event. The committee can ask assistance to Records Committee. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Educational Chairperson will be executed.
OPLAN LARGA (Finance Committee)
Money is a crucial matter in our organization, the task of being collectors of this committee will not end there. The nominee fully supports whatever fund-raising this committee will conduct provided that they will produce at least two major fund raising and three small time money generating activities for the semester. It doesn’t mean that they will do this alone but they can ask the help of committees involved in the event to assist them. Example, 35th anniversary, for sure we will be needing money, the FinCom can have a Jag-Lee Sale while the externals can help by putting up rummage sale. Also, the nominee is in favor of pinning a list of members have monetary deficiency. Secure a transparent financial statement every month to be posted at the tambayan and a copy to the president. The FinCom in general should work together in getting sponsors in line with this, a directory of companies and people who were former sponsors so that we can get hold of them every time we have an event then every time we have new sponsors, we can update our list. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Treasurer will be executed.
OPLAN SANTING (Socio-Cultural Committee)
The affiliation of Sining to various Capampangan Centers would be a plus point for us. Aside from the beautification of the tambayan, and logistics during event, it’ll also be in charge of supplies as the custodian of the organization. Have a tally on org properties so that we know what are we missing already and what things do we need especially when an event is approaching. In line with Sining, a directory of judges’ contacts so that we can invite them again and if we have another set of judges we should include them for updates. Sports activities and outdoor activities promoting well-being of the members physically and socially will be under their authority. He/She should act according to the tasks given to him/her based on the constitution. A strict implementation of the policies in the GPOA/SPOA of the Socio-Cultural Chairperson will be executed.
Methodology
Participative management based on covenantal relationships. Consensus will be one of the guiding principles of the organization so that everyone will meet at a common ground. Results and discussions will be entertained.
Conclusion
The nominee, Ms. Castro believes that the president should not be of superiority in the sense that the member get intimidated. An efficient leader should be able to maximize resources given a situation. Also, seniority is a plus factor in the organization but it isn’t the sole call for leadership.
Taking part in the events by being present but also taking in the lives of the members because in Aguman, we are not merely orgmates but we are friends, partners, we are a team.
Failing administrative works are usually over-managed and under-led. Trust your co-officers and your members, success doesn’t happen overnight. The organization as a whole learned best in the face of obstacles as weather shapes mountains, crucial times shape leaders and it makes the organization grow.
Recommendations
Leaders take teams, the org and committees on a journey of continuous improvement, but leaders are also on a journey of ongoing personal and professional development. The Executive Council should at least attend one leadership training whenever/ wherever possible at least once in a semester. No one is simply born knowing how to lead.
Sources:
UP Aguman Constitution 2002
Readings in Comm130
[1] Objectives here pertain to GPOA though breakdown into a more specific statement of objectives.
[2] This checks the legality of the duties power of the president base on the UP Aguman Constituion 2002.
[3] The specifics come into play here in the framework and methodology.
FERGIE ANN PANGANIBANKadaya 2005A
3rd Year, BS Economics
Educational Committee Chairperson, AY 2006-2007
Previous Committees:
Executive Council – 2 semesters (1st and 2nd Sem – AY 2006-2007)
Finance Committee – 1 semester (2nd Sem – AY 2005-2006)
Educational Committee – 3 semesters (1st and 2nd Sem – AY 2006-2007; 1st Sem – AY 2007-2008)
Socio-Cultural Committee – 1 semester (2nd Sem – AY 2007-2008)
What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership para kaku is being able to influence your subordinates to work WITH you para a-attain ye ing objectives yu. At the same time, dapat maging source of inspiration ka karing subordinates mu bantang pati ila, ma-incite la to do better and reciprocate itang effort na papalto mu karela.
Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
Malalam-lalam na rin. I’ve seen how the previous presidents worked. Tapus nantang meging part naku pa ning ExeCoun, open ya kekami i Ate Cel karing egana-ganang gagawan na ampo a-oobserve ku naman nung nanu ing pagka-abalahan da ring previous presidents.
Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
To be a competent AguLeader dapat makapag-work ka pa rin efficiently even if you’re under a lot of pressure. Dapat madakal kamu ring bakal a pasensiya at eka dapat agad mikakapali daya. Ampo a-distinguish mu dapat ing fun time king crunch time.
How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
Proper time management – follow deadlines STRICTLY ampong mig-set nakang standards dapat mafo-follow ita. Inform everyone and get them involved. Tsaka if ating issues, masanting i-settle nang tambing bantang ali namu daragul.
Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
The best talaga na gewa ning outgoing ExeCoun ing pag-improve king alumni relations! Buri ku ma-tighten pa ing bonds tamu bantang at least maging mas proud la atin masanting kehantungan ing sinimulan da.
Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
King summer planu ku mag-amend na talaga tapus start pa ning sem introduce ne king GA bantang apisabiyan at makapag-revise bayu i-finalize.
What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Ing pagiging considerate ku siguro. Kasi yaku, marine kung pilitan kula ring aliwa na mag-exert effort at par king babie ku. Kasi in the first place, kaburian ku namang manga hagardu ku ampo siyempre aliwa kami kabilyan, mas dakal ku free time kesa karela. So pache mamye lang excuse, coconsider keng tambing. Pero siyempre, a-distinguish ku naman ing valid excuse king palusot. Sana mu pin ali la maging kampante na pagbigyan ku la rin karing excuse da.
Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Ate Leah ampo i Ate Daph. Siyempre mi-buddies la pamo ne? I Ate Leah kasi mas marakal ing obra kesa sabi ampo atin yang aura na akit me pa marine nakang ali ka sumaup or galo. I Ate Daph naman, palage la ngan lub ding mems kaya kasi akakwa deng bibirwan pero atsu pa rin itang respetu at pamag-galang uli na pin ning pagiging down-to-earth na. Tapus ane pa ka-cool headed. When everyone seems to be in their worst mood ever, iya ing sunshine na makapag-brighten up king day mu. Mag-radiate ing energy na kaya ding mems ali da afe-feel na mafoforce la to work, magana lang magobra!
When many plans/things go wrong at the same time (whether or not it is the fault of another officer or member or not), what is your guiding principle in handling the situation?
One by one. Unahin ang dapat unahin. It will be easier to work on it little by little. Anti namo ning pamamangan, dapat ali mu sasamul buo, kinis-kinisan me pa bantang ali ka misamid.
Patse mag-genmeet, makananu mong bawalan deng maynge?
Magpalista kung noisy! Hahaha! Pero seriously, balu tanaman ngan how should we act pag ating genmeets. Makwa nala mu siguro king lawe.
GENERAL PLAN OF ACTION
Planning things ahead of time and executing them on schedule can really save us a lot of time, energy and effort. Not to mention ing bawas king aberyang dala ning pamag-extend na minsan or most of the time masasagasaan la ring aliwang events. So if ever you’ll entrust me with this position, we must meet deadlines and strictly follow schedules. Maging disiplinadu tamu ngan at intindiyan tala ring aliwang tau.
Specialization: Committee within the Committees. Mag-designate specific tasks to specific members bantang ikatamu ngan gagalo at makapag-work as project heads anjang small time or big time ya ing event. (Leaders tamu ngan kasi e? Ali pa dintang itang opportunity na a-showcase da ring mems ing abilities da). It’s important that we should ALL take part kareng egana-aganang activities ning org and maging informed tamu nung nanu ng malilyari.
SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION
Executive Council
*Redbook – documentation of events, basically it’s a diary da ring events bantang atleast balu da ring successors tamu nung nanu ing specific na gewa tamu and how things ended up.
*Lantern Parade! Buri ku makyabe tamu lantern parade kasi naman we’re known for our majestic and glorious lanterns tapus ikatamu pa ing ali makyabe lantern parade. Maranun pa asikaswan mi ne ini bantang hopefully king centennial lantern parade e ali tana spectator, magparade tana mu rin!
*Consti amendments – particular focus on Membership guidelines.
Internals Committee
*Semstarters & Sem Planning – Mika-sem starters tamu na at the same time mag-sem planning tamu. Masanting kasi na maging involved la ring mems karing maging activities ning org for the same ampo para aware la nung nanu ing i-expect dang malyari per semester.
*More Extreme Bonding Sessions – dine-outs after activites (ditak ditak kasi mawawala ita e), watch movies together, battle among committees or even revive itang dating groups (Leviathan,
*Stricter membership guidelines – deadline for Re-Aff, atin required number of genmeets, activities na dapat i-attend. Pache me-amend ne ing consti, pwede ta nalang ilage in probationary status ding deserving na milage ka rin.
*Stricter application process – meaning deadline should be met, follow schedules. As much as possible ala ng made-delay bantang mayayari agad.
Externals Committee
*Improve alumni relations – alumni homecoming (ikatamu ing host), outreach activites with them, EBS, sportsfest, Mibalik Tambayan, invite tala mu rin karing activities tamu whether big time or small time
*Alliances with the other orgs – Kanlungan and Sanlahi. We should be more active para naman akit da ing galing tamu. For Sanlahi, tagalan taya ing position for Acad Affairs, bantang apasantingan taya ing *Patalasanlahi (second sem mini so at least makapagwork ya ing Educ with Exte). Pwede tamu ring magspearhead king metung a event na mala-PasaFest ing style kasi diba from different Provinces tanaman so ali naman problema ita.
*STS – needs to be badly improved! Planu ku, ding members ning Exte manibatan la from different areas king province tamu bantang pache magSTS alang sasabing malawut ita karela kesyo katal. Start of the sem pa dapat gawa ng Updated Master List of Schools.
*Make UP Aguman more visible – makyabe tamu karing quiz shows, cultural activities na makapagpromote king kekatamung kultura (Kalye Kultura).
*Bonggang Anniv Week: pwede tamung magpa-exhibit, grand pakain, quiz zhow, eating contest (native delicacies), tapus para kekatamung mems pwede tayang i-wrap up ing week with a grand ball.
Records and Publications Committee:
*Improve Aslag Online (include directory, advertise ding sponsors tamu).
*Continue detang mini-versions ning Aslag pache atin tamung events.
*Aslag: Literary Folio, 35 years tana so the best 35 stories, poems, essays celebrating our 35 years of existence e ilage tala king metung a-Lit Folio.
*Directory: gawang handy and i-bie agad (peka-late ne siguro ing 3 weeks after the week ning pamag Re-Aff)
*Gawa tamung tarp na ating makabang UP Aguman na pwedeng gamitan karing events.
Finance Committee:
*As much as possible makapag-raise tamu dapat funds every month.
*Petty Cash Fund per committee: anjang mag-committee funds mung tsa pesos ing aldo madagul ne ing asawup da reta pag pi-abe-abe tala. Ampong bantang alang manabonu anjang malati ya rugu ing gastus.
*Pwede tamu ring magbentang bluebook and yellowpad among the members bantang atin tamung aga-gather ditak a funds.
*Master List of Sponsors – bantang balu tamu ninu ring pwede panglapitan for help.
*Souvenir Program – MAGRELEASE tamu by hook or by crook.
*Monthly financial statements will be posted bantang aware kayu where the money goes.
*Ita pin, improve ing marketing strategies ampo dapat mga 2-3 months before the event magmarket tana!
Educational Committee:
*ACLE tamu per sem!
*Mini library king tambayan. Hopefully with the help of Socio, asalese taya ing tambayan at makapagdesignate tamung areas for eating, studying and playing pusoy. J
*List of good professors, bantang balu tamu ninu ing dapat kwanan tamu pag magCRS tana.
*Parangal – maging proud tanaman karing CS at US na members ning org tamu.
*Pa-accredit tane ing PAUTAKAN para talagang bonggang-bongga ne.
Socio-Cultural Committee:
*I-make over ing tambayan.
*Include tala ing pamagpoesya instead of declamation, ampo pwede mu ring magpa-polosa tamu to make Sining showcase more of our culture.
*Mika-school supplies tana sana king tambayan. Bantang atin tamung agagamit in case of emergency, whether cleaning or school supplies man yan.
*Sportsfest among the committees! Pwede mu rin with our alumni. Healthy living tana e?
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