The Alpha Phi Omega International Collegiate Service Fraternity – Eta Chapter will be holding its annual Rolly Abad Service Week in commemoration of the death of Brother Rolly Abad from a rumble on August 31 – September 4, 2009. We are cordially inviting you to our service week. The following are the list of projects:

PROJECT LIST FOR THE WEEK:

1. Gawad Kalinga
Date and Time: August 31, 2009 / 8:30-4 PM
Location: GK Espiritu Santo/ Sitio Pajo
Project Head: Ronnie Bermundo
Details: The fraternity will help build houses for the less fortunate. We will also tap volunteers who are willing to help and from these volunteers, we will then select possible recruits for APO.

2. Unveiling of Running Man
Date and Time: September 1, 2009 / 1-3 PM
Location: APO Eta tambayan, Palma Hall UP Diliman
Project Head: Gems Sermeno
Details: This serves as an early advertisement for the Oblation Run. A small statue of a man running (detachable) will be installed at the tambayan, symbolizing our commitment to the four folds of service.

3. Rolando Abad and Ferdinand Tabtab Grave Clean Up
Date and Time: September 1, 2009 / 8:30-11:30AM
Location: Christ the King Cemetery – Libis and Loyola Memorial Park – Marikina
Project Head: Reynaldo Bitare
Details: The fraternity will offer flowers and candles to our two brothers. We will also clean their respective graves and offer prayers.

4. Blood Drive
Date and Time: September 2, 2009 / 8-3 PM
Location: College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (AS Alcove) – UP Diliman
Project Head: Ronnie Bermundo
Details: As the name implies, students will be asked to donate blood for those in need. The Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) will be our partner organization. We will also tap volunteers to help and become possible recruits. Donors will also be asked to sign forms, also for recruitment purposes.

5. Art Workshop for Special Children
Date and Time: September 2, 2009 / 10 AM – 3 PM
Location: Cupertino Center for Special Children, La Vista Subdivision, Katipunan
Project Head: James Pellosis
Details: The brothers will provide an outline of basic lessons to teach the children with art skills (drawing, painting, etc.). This will also serve to entertain the kids and teach them values in life.

6. Peace Rock
Date and Time: September 3, 2009 / 3 PM – 5 PM
Location: College of Education, UP Diliman
Project Head: James Pellosis
Details: This is to improve the visibility of the Peace Rock – a symbol of the fraternity’s advocacy against all forms of violence. We will also install plaque to make it as an APO Landmark. We will also clean it and clear the pathway.

7. First Aid Training
Date and Time: September 3, 2009 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: PCMC Hospital, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City (tentative)
Project Head: Sergio Zapanta
Details: PCMC facilitators will teach brothers and students of administering first aid. This will also be a form of recruitment as many students are affiliated with Boy Scouting and Life Rescue Seminars.

8. Mass Ceremony
Date and Time: September 4, 2009 / 3 PM- 4 PM
Location: Parish of the Holy Sacrifice, UP Diliman
Project Head: Reynaldo Bitare Jr.
Details: There will be a mass for Alpha Phi Omega and to commemorate the death of brothers Rolly Abad and Ferdinand Tabtab, as well as all brothers and sisters who already joined our Creator. It will also be a thanksgiving mass for the Service Week.

9. Cribs Foundation
Date and Time: September 4, 2009 / 8 AM – 2 PM
Location: # 30 Major Dizon St., Industrial Valley Complex, Marikina City
Project Head: Reynaldo Bitare Jr.
Details: The project aims to communicate with the children and make them feel comfortable and special. These children were abused and some were even molested by people close to them. We will also enrich their skills and a film will be shown. Volunteers will be tapped and become possible recruits.

OTHER PROJECTS:
1. Tambayan Clean Up and Renovation
- clean up wall, chairs, cut the grass
- repaint the wall, chairs, and tables
- renovate the hand-railing
- fix the bulletin board and the cabinet
- provide ashtrays and additional benches

2) Others projects are also being thought of in addition to these mentioned projects.

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND THESE PROJECTS. SHOULD YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT VIA EMAIL: brodss_fritz@yahoo.com.

In Excellence,

Fritz G. Sapon
Grand Chancellor