UPSTATSOC's First Genmeet

The UP Statistical Society had it s First General Meeting for the first semester of Acad Year 10 – 11 last June 17, 2010 at the Benitez Hall besides Alumni Center from 6 – 9 pm.

Since this is the first for the sem and the year, important matters and plans for the sem were discussed. The program started by an opening prayer led by Heverly Bravo of the Personnel Committee followed by the warm welcome remarks from UP Statistical Society President Ma. Angelica Basada.

Angge also discussed about the org recognition and the happenings during the summer vacation as well as for the coming semester. Then the full uncut version of the Statsoc Station ID was finally unveiled to the members. Updates about the website, PSA affiliation, sponsors and Statsoc jackets were then discussed.

Also certificates and recognition were given to following members for their outstanding performance during summer:

· Reyna ng Bagsakan – Ana Naraja

· H2H Royal Couple – Michael Van Supranes (H2H King) and Gelli Sadsad (H2H Queen)

· Ms. Congeniality – Gemma Caban

· SSS (Super Sipag na StatSocer) – Michael Van Supranes

Also, StatSoc won the Bagsakan race by the Council by garnering 372 points, 64 more than the UP Variates. Because of this, we chose Blocks 01 and 02 as the blocks we would handle.

Rosemarie Espalmado, Finance Committee Chairperson, then discussed the org’s financial statements, sanctions for those who haven’t completed their required points in Bagsakan and solicitations for anniversary week.

Myka Danila discussed the reaffirmation and the attendance policies for this year. She also talk about the upcoming recruitment week of the organization. 54 members reaffirmed their membership to the organization.

Jonathan Banez spoke about the tambayan renovation, cleaning policies and the upcoming semstarter of the organization.

Lastly, new members of the organization were inducted before the committee breakdown.

Communications – Roni, Thea, Cezra, JV, Kristel, Debbie, Kian, Nikki

Education and Research – Nino, Reina, Cla, Kier, Van, John, Stephanie, Mercy

External – Gerald, Kim, Eif, Mikko, JF, Dianne, Camz, Jem, Camille

Finance – RM, Ana, Bett, Lea, Rej, Myka N., Gelli, Shery

Internal – Jong, Stephen, Gemma, Andrei, Deanne, Jona, Kat, Rommel

Personnel – Myka, Mau, Macar, Marvin, Hebs, Kris, Aiz, Canter, Demae

For more details of the first genmeet, read the minutes of the general meeting. J