Our Scholars Christmas Party
Posted by Belle on 01 Jan 2008 at 10:30 am | Tagged as: CNA scholars, Catanduanes, Community, My Hometown, Phillipines
In keeping with our CNA Christmas tradition, Rus, our hardworking secretary, traveled to Catanduanes on December 22nd to take charge of the annual Christmas party for our combined CESP (elementary and high school) and CSP (college) 34 scholars. To each child, she handed out a php400 gift certificate from Century Mall in Virac. Also, we served simple food consisting of spaghetti, fried chicken, cup cakes, and juice. To spice up the festivities, we gave each of the scholars a chance to showcase their hidden talents, that is, for those who came prepared. Indeed, some of the scholars (from Pandan town, to be specific) came geared up displaying their talents to a crowd of about of 60 people. Way to go Pandan!
In a nutshell, the Christmas party was a success due to the efforts and diligence of our secretary who orchestrated the whole proceedings to make all these possible with help and support, of course, from our volunteers and one of them was prof Gerry who, by the way, took the pictures below. Thanks sir Gerry!
Rus handing out allowance to the scholar.
Our college scholars all in their sophomore years.
Our elementary and high school scholars at the dinner table.
Some of these girls left their homes in the wee hours of the morning and traveled several hours to attend this party.They came from the northern part of Catanduanes, a place I have never set foot in.
A scholar from Pandan showcasing her talent - declamation. Wow!
Pandadanon scholars in their coordinated outfit , once again, entertaining the crowd with their dancing prowess.Clap! Clap!
Misc: My husband kept asking me if the girl he is sponsoring made it to the party. I was told by my cousin that my husband’s little girl was the only one who didn’t make it due to a mix up of the venue. You see, we had a last minute change of venue, and I suppose she was the only one who didn’t receive the updates (no cell phone, I presume) or who didn’t seek the right person in Virac. Now, I don’t have the heart to tell my husband about this unless he goes to my blog, but he rarely ever does.
what a very meaningful undertaking, God bless you Belle and the members of the catanduanes group that you belong to.
let me greet you and your family a happy new year! a year filled with abundant blessings and joy, and may love, hope and peace reign in your hearts.
long may you continue to help lots of people and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Godspeed
Belle, what is the children age range? I hope your husband sponsored child still get her Christmas present despite her absence at the party. You taught me one great lesson to never accept suffering as the way of life. You’re truly an inspiration and I love you for that
Ung rinas can project mo Belle. Hamak an si Ger ang tagakua? Ung swerte kang mga aking ini.
Pwede man magbali next time?
Happy New Year!
Hi Belle, galing talaga ng project nyo for the youth/scholars in your hometown. I bet they all had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year to you and your family, wish you a bountiful and blessed year ahead.
I have always admired your big heart. May all the good things you do unto others come back to you in many great ways. Hope your project will continue to inspire others to help in educating the youth.
Have a great 2008!
thats a good project, how i wish a lot of people eh magkaroon din ng concern sa mga youth na deserving.
Ma’am Belle, there’s only one girl who was not able to attend the party. She is Jhonna Marie Rodulfo from Cabugao a CatDotNet scholar in the elementary level. She has yet to claim her gift certificate and 1,500 allowance which was entrusted to me by Russel. Its up for picking at my office. If Russel can contact the girl’s parents, the better so that they can claim the holiday gifts.
To all the generous sponsors, God bless you all for your big heart!
K, ako su taga larawan, hehe. Kaoomok magpara kodak.
Salamat man sa regalo sako kan association - a beautiful pen and paper holder. Its now serving its purpose in my room. Thanks!
If I were you, I won’t tell hubby na lang that her little girl didn’t make it to the party. Basta next time however, dapat makapunta na siya. Kawawa naman, she got left out.
Such a wonderful undertaking, Belle! It inspires me so. Congratulations and God bless.
Bloghopped from May. This is inspiring. You’re doing a great job here. I hope more Filipinos will follow your example. God bless you and your family.