American Association of the Philippines

ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

September 26, 2006
Elks Club, Makati City

Vice President Doyle Stout, acting as Chairman of the Meeting on behalf of AAP President Glendon Rowell, welcomed our members and guests to the AGM.

AAP’s Honorary Chairman US Ambassador Kristie Kenney gave her inspiring remarks to the AAP board and members. She lauded AAP’s efforts in helping American citizens in distress in the Philippines.

After the Ambassador’s speech, Amb. Kenney talked with the members individually.

Photo shows Amb. Kenney with AAP long-time AAP member Leonor O’Leary.

Amb. Kenney with AAP member and Education Program sponsor Harry Mittenthal and family

With AAP members Mariano Martin, Clare Copleman and AAP board member Matt Slough.

The AGM meeting was also a venue to present the AAP’s committee reports for the past fiscal year. These reports highlighted the accomplishments and success stories of AAP as we continue to work for the general welfare of the American citizens, on the concept of community interest, welfare, and responsibility.

AAP Treasurer Frank Tockes presented his Treasurer’s Report which consisted of the Financial Statements for 11 months (ending August 31, 2006) and Financial Statements audited by AAP’s external auditors Isla Lipana.

AAP’s Past President Robert Lane presented the Social Welfare Committee highlights and success stories, on behalf of the SWC Chair Rolf Beutel.

Vice President and Events Committee Chair Sandra Tockes highlighted the success of the patriotic events organized by the AAP: George Washington Birthnight Ball, Memorial Day and 4th of July US Independence Day Celebration.

In his report on the American Historical Collection Committee, AHC Committee Chair Doyle Stout also presented to the members and guests the AHC Librarian from Ateneo de Manila University, Ms. Waldette Cueto.

Membership Committee Chair Reynaldo de Jesus reported an increased number of members (for individual and corporate member) for this year, a good indicator that AAP is indeed on the right track.

For highlights of the Committee reports, please click here.

During the meeting, the members (and proxies for those who did not make it to the meeting) elected the following as members of the AAP Board:

Beutel, Rolf De Jesus, Reynaldo Feuerstein, William Hodge, James Hoese, W. Thomas Holz, Frank Lane, Robert F.	Murray, Leslie Orendain, Joan Rowell, Glendon Slough, Matt Stout, Doyle Tockes, Sandra Tockes, Frank

The new Board convened right after the AGM, and has elected the following officers:
President Glendon Rowell
1st Vice President Doyle Stout
2nd Vice President Sandra Tockes
Treasurer Frank Tockes
Corporate Secretary Atty. Ma Fe Concepcion Guirnalda.