Alpha Phi Omega Australia Inc

BRO SHANE ALMONTE ASSUMES ALPHA PHI OMEGA AUSTRALIA PRESIDENCY

Elevating to higher level the programs under the banner  of Leadership, Friendship and Service was the battlecry that catapulted   Bro. Shane Almonte  (Eta Omega ’86) to the presidency of Alpha Phi Omega Australia Inc. for Development Year 2006-2008.

Induction of APO President (in blue)

 Formulation of  development plans  were held in an informal meetings and discussions that took place after the election and the first meeting of the APO Australia Executive Council members was conducted on the 2^nd July 2006 at Doonside, NSW.

President Almonte, the former Vice-President of Samahang Alpha Phi Omega ng Tondo (SAPOT), in his message after the oath-taking ceremony  mentioned that the executive council members shall work as one team to manage the affairs of APO-Australia Inc. The outgoing executive council members among others were around to witness the induction proceedings. Past President Jimmy Ahillon (Delta Eta ’76) was the inducting officer.

Highlights of the meeting discussed after the induction were : 1) Approval of the Development Plans 2006-2008 with its three program components of LEADERSHIP, FRIENDSHIP  and SERVICE. Various projects were identified in every program component and will be disseminated soon. 2) Improving Financial Management of APO Australia. 3) Chapter Establishment, Development and Operation. 4) Approval of the appointments of Francisco ‘Boy” Medina (Pi ’73) and  Don Loste (Beta ‘82a)  as Marshalls/Sgts-At-Arm, among other relevant programs and projects (APO Australia Inc can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , cc: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it )

 APO Australia Inc is a member-organisation of  Philippine Community Council of New South Wales, Australia.

Calling all members of Alpha Phi Omega Australia Inc (APO-Australia), community groups and individuals  to get down and dirty and help  plant National Tree Day’s 10 millionth tree. Last year, 350,000 volunteers planted over 1.5 million native trees at more than 4,000 sites.

Tree day volunteers.

This year’s ‘National Tree Day’ is being celebrated at Minchinbury Reserve, Minchinbury, NSW 2770  on  30 July 2006. Project Officer and Vice President for External Affairs Ronaldo Villaver  of APO-Australia Inc  says that volunteers are welcome to join in and help out on the day. Planting begins at 9:00 AM and the site is located at  Minchin Drive, Minchinbury. Volunteers should bring gloves, a hat and wear sunscreen.

“Planting native trees in Minchinbury Reserve not only beautifies our area, but it also helps the environment and is a great day out for our community,” says  Ronaldo Villaver.

National Tree Day (NTD) is organised by Planet Ark in association with Toyota and AMP Foundation. This year’s National Tree Day falls on Sunday 30^th July with Schools Tree Day taking place on Friday 28^th July.