James L. Gordon Scout Council

AN INVITATION FOR AN ADVENTURE HIKE!!!

cherloweram2003@yahoo.com — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:04:00 GMT

THIS SUMMER, JOIN THE JAMES L. GORDON COUNCIL'S TREK TO THE RUINS OF MT. PINATUBO...

TENTATIVE DATE: APRIL 4, 2008

RESERVATION : UNTIL APRIL 3, 2008

ASEMBLY AREA/TIME:

For those who are coming from Olongapo/Subic:

infront of Olongapo City HAll, 0300HRS SHARP ETD 0315HRS April 4

Second Point : San Fernando, Pampanga, Jollibee, Along Near Victory Terminal

between: o445HRS to 0515HRS ETD 0520HRS

Activity Cost: Approx. Php1,500.00

Includes transportation, Tour Fee, 4X4 Service, I survive ID and Pin

Reservation: Non-refundable 50% on or before April 3, 2008

Contact: Don Enrico Concepcion -0917-246-9774

Mario Esquillo - 0910-229-1029

HURRY LIMITED SLOT ONLY.....!!!!!

ANG MO KIO DISTRICT to SPEND A WEEK IN SUBIC

cherloweram2003@yahoo.com — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:03:00 GMT

The Ang Mo Kio District of the Singapore Scout Association, through the initiative of Sctr. Marcos N. Soriano, Sr. (District Leader), is planning to visit the James L. Gordon Council and conduct JOINT activities from May 26-31, 2008. The small contingent will be composed of 60 participants (Adult Leaders and Young Scouts).

According to Sctr. Soriano the group's objective are as follow:

1. Establish links with the James L. Gordon Council Scouts and Scouters.
2. Explore Olongapo City, the Subic Bay Freeport and Undergo
Jungle Environment Survival Training.
3. Explore Mount Pinatubo.
4. Carry out a service project that would benefit the indigents in Olongapo City.

Recently, Sctr. Soriano, Sr. and his son Marcos, Jr. visited the council last December 2007 during the Council Jamborette held at Columban College, Barretto, Olongapo City and had a friendship dinner with some of the council officers. Present during the dinner are the following:

1. Hon. Edwin J. Piano
2. Mr. Gregorio M. Elane
3. Mr. Gregorio Manglicmot
4. Mr. Ernesto Asuncion
5. Mr. Modesto Ancheta (Bataan)
6. Mr. Leonardo Santos (Bataan)
7. Ms. Carmela Mangapot (Bataan)
8. Mr. Yasser Sarona (Mandaluyong)
9. Mr. Dave OChoa (Caloocan)
10. Mr. Alberto C. Baviera, Jr.
11. Mrs. Angela Z. Esquillo
12. Mr. Frank Santos
13. Eagle Scouts and Council Staff.

The council is looking forward to make this JOINT activity serve as start of a longterm partneship with the ANG MO KIO DISTRICT.

Related to this>>> A small group headed by Eagle Scout Don Enrico Concepcion in Coordination with Mario Esquillo of the JAmes L. Gordon Council, will be treking Mt. Pinatubo as early preapration for the above activity.

City Council Congratulates Kenny

cherloweram2003@yahoo.com — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:01:00 GMT

WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of the Philippines have been conducting the search for Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts since 1989;

WHEREAS, the search which starts from Local Council Level goes to Regional Elimination and finally to National Selection, aims to recognize Boy Scouts with sterling quality in the fields of Academics, Community Service and Leadership;

WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Kenny Ralph Fernando, a 3rd year high School Student from Columban College was chosen to represent James L. Gordon Council – Olongapo City in the search for Ten Outstanding Boy Scouts of the Philippines (TOBS);

WHEREAS, out of 2.6 Million scouts in the , Eagle Scout Kenny Ralf Fernando won this year’s prestigious scouting event;

NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of Councilor Edwin J. Piano, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled to congratulate as it hereby congratulates, Eagle Scout Kenny Ralph Fernando for winning the 2007 Ten Outstanding Boy Scout of the Philippines.