AT LAST, TMI COULD MEET FACE TO FACE, WITH PROTOCOLS!
The TMI Board of Trustees since 2019, led by Ms. Gina Dimaampao met earlier on July 2, 2022 to report on the general status of the organization during their original and now extended term to continue functioning and deliver services even during the pandemic. Administrative, financial and committee reports were discussed and approved during their agenda-filled meeting. External and licensed financial consultants reviewed with the team, legal and financial guidelines and requirements in managing TMI as a nonprofit nonstock organization. In attendance were Ms. Gina Dimaampao, Jessnar Mosende, Peter Sy, Felicia Carvajal, Mark Mosca, Leticia Mosende, And Grace Relliquete. Trustees Edgar Reyes, Alfred Villapane Jr, Glenda Mosende and Crispo Salino were apprised of the general reports. External auditors: Mr. Joy Tibay and CPA Mark Enocilla presented during the meeting. Advisers Magnette Labrador, Nora Douglas; past TMI Manila VP Cecile Dumdum, were observers.
ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
An mga TMI Kayayong nagkita kita na gajud! In its much postponed Annual General Assembly TMI members, friends and Board of Trustees, met on July 3, 2022 from 2:30 pm -10:00 pm at the Mainit Kasili Resort Convention Hall. Improved Mainit Community health conditions allowed for the meeting to occur with all the protocols followed for preventive measures against the Covid 19 infections.
An mga naka green na TMI Kayayong and friends nagkita na gajud face to face. Nagsugud an Part One: Business Matters alas 2:30 nan hapon hangtod alas siete nan gabii. Siempre snacks and dinner were served after the general reports were heard and approved by the majority of the membership. An kitaay sanan kukabildo padajon!
As every opportunity allows groups to meet face to face these days, TMI always considers social and community’s health and safety as paramount. That night, TMI had the honor and pleasure to have the blessings and prayers given by Father Lito Redondo,Mainit Catholic Parish Priest and TMI member. Dr. Crisanta O. Mondano, Mainit Mayor, inducted the newly elected Board of Trustees who were present, as she congratulated them; appreciated and challenged TMI to continue supporting Mainitnons and the LGU programs that complement TMI’s goals and objectives. She shared the organization a bird’s eye view of the many challenges facing the municipality in the aftermath of Covid pandemic and Supertyphoon Odette devastation.
RECOGNITIONS AND REFLECTIONS
TMI as a volunteer organization is celebrating its 14th year. In its history, several individuals and small groups have exemplified the giving heart and generous spirit in sharing their resources, talents, and skills with others. THE Scholarship Program of TMI is in its seventh year of outreach to deserving highly motivated and academically capable students, has offered financial, guidance, and moral support to its recipients the past seven years. Our TMI scholars have distinguished themselves in their studies; received awards; filled leadership roles, be it in journalism, the arts, and schooLs organizations. In turn, the benefactors to this program have been consistent in their giving believing that supporting the education of the Youth is one positive pathway to strengthen the individual, the family, the community, the country as a whole.
TMI awarded specific individuals with certificates of recognition for their contribution to the Scholarship Program.
In turn, past and present Scholars shared their gratitude and the positive influences of the program in their lives and their families. Just as importantly, they valued the learnings and their participation in the outreach activities of Tambayayong Mainit Incorporated. “We did not just become members of an organization, we became part of the Tambayayong Family who cared for us in many ways’” said Nestle Paniamogan, the Master of Ceremony for the evening, and a TMI Scholar for four years. She now works for the Claver LGU. More tears of joy, camaraderie, and sentiments from the hearts were shared by Caress Mosca, Jelanie Sepe and Dawisan.
SAJAW SAJAW NA!
LIVE Band pa kaw-sajaw tanan gajud! Tunes were played from the 50 60s and some recent ones! We also were led by our Singing Prexy nan mga bag -o na kanta. An mga oldies, oldies sab an mga tagkadumduman! Nagbibo na dugang during the Sing alongs!
Special Guests: Prospective Junior kayayong! In the process of development, TMI encouraged some representative of the High School-aged group to become part of the prospective Jr. Kayayong that is aimed to reach out to the deserving high school-aged group and might have specific support needs in their schooling. Abangan!
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