The Philippine Chapter invites all AFE members to its Annual Get-Together festivities on Thursday, 18 November 2010 at ADB’s EDR. Members and guests are invited to come at 4:00 p.m. for registration and fellowship. The business meeting will start at 5 p.m. followed by buffet dinner, socials, fun, dancing, and games at 6 p.m.
This year’s theme is “World Peace” and a beautiful theme picture suggested by France Arceo will be used on the name tags, invitations, stage back drop, and posters. Attendees are asked to come in smart casual attire in Christmassy colors—red, green, and gold. The East Group is the host for this year’s gathering headed by Raquel Cabiles and ably assisted by Marissa del Castillo, Josie Cataluña, Josie Flores, Susan Padolina, Eva Perez, Malu San Diego, and Zeny de Villa.
A highlight of the evening will be the dance contest among the five area groups of the Philippine Chapter featuring typical authentic dances from five ADB member countries or groups. Prizes will be awarded! The assignment of each group was drawn from a list of countries and areas known to have dances using colorful costumes. The results:
- North Group—United States
- South Group—Japan
- West Group—India
- East Group—Spain
- Central Group—Central Asian Republics
There will also be games, and a lot of fun and prizes. Sounds will be provided by our ever-able sound technicians from OAS and a professional dancer has been engaged to lead all able-bodied members and guests in line dancing
Despite the increase in food costs and other program essentials, the charge per member has been kept low at P500 for local and P700 for professional staff and spouses. An invitation letter will be sent to Philippine Chapter members.
For additional information, please e-mail Raquel Cabiles (raqcabiles@yahoo.com ) or Gam de Armas (gamdearmas@yahoo.com.