The Members of the Executive Council and the Board of Directors join me in wishing success for the forthcoming joint inauguration ceremonies for the Alumni Council of North America and others in Newark, California, on January 17, 2009.
The theme of our just concluded 83rd anniversary celebrations "APOng Minamahal, APOng PInagmamalaki" highlights the historical significance of this gathering of Brothers and Sisters who have been initiated into the folds of the Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Incorporated who are now based in North America.
The past year under a single leadership for both APO-ACNA and the Administrative Region of North America (ARNA), the official arm of APO-Philippines in the mainland United States and Canada, without any doubt, has proven to all of us that we can accomplish more than we dream of if we bind ourselves to look for ways and means through which we can think, act, and speak as one.
Together, we have reversed the operational position of APO-Philippines from an organization largely dependent on donations from its members to one that now has financial stability. Also, we have added significant milestones to partnerships with well-respected and established government and non-government institutions and are therefore well under way to making APO the leading service organization composed of world class membership.
Let us therefore continue moving as one in carrying the torch of APO through informed Leadership, enlightened Friendship, and unselfish Service.
Mabuhay ang APO-Philippines! Mabuhay tayong lahat!
Bro Magleo "Mel" V. Adriano
APO-Eta Chapter Cloud Nine 1969C
National President
APO Philippines
Jul 1, 2007 - Jun 30, 2009