Report of Joe Arvisu '49

Brods,

A welcome presence of Thirty Eight (38) Brods graced our 302nd Kapihan at The Coffee Beanneary and they were:
 

1. Johnny Gregori '52
2 Jun Berba '55
3. Nicky Villasenor '75
4. Deni Cuayo '82
5. Baste Julian '07
6. Justin Jauldone '11
7. Joseph Veluya '11
8. Mark Gregorio '11
9. Vic Ahorro '80c
10.Rafael Khomlani '11b
11.Vince Sapina '11c
12.Karlo dela Cruz '11b
13.Rolly Reventar '58
14.Rey Bautista '58
15.Lito Manahan '58
16.Egbert Abiad '62
17.Doy Andrada '65
18.Boy de Leon '59
19.Mac delos Reyes '63
20.Paps Cruz '70
21.Mon Ramirez '63
22.Joe VicGonzalez '65
23.Chiko Lim '69
24.Ogie Alzona '74
25.Bernie Abis '80
26.Sarsi Yniguez '65
27.Ed Paynor '69
28.Benny Lim '48
29. Raul Consunji '47
30.Drake Lopez '74
31.Ricky San Juan '70b
32.Oca Arcinue '70
33.Sonny Laigo
34.Caloy Subido
35.Louie Febre
36. Rex Dalipe
37. Boss Liwanag '09
38. Joe Arvisu '49

A near full force of the residents bolstered our attendance and we hope they continue to do so. Brod Karlo dela Cruz '11b brought snacks from his native Tacloban the famous "binakol". for the Brods to feast on with the coffee.

A "brod" I ordered some "ensaymada" for each table,unfortunately I did not know who paid for it. Thanks Brod.

We were also graced by he presence of Brods Raul '47 and Benny '48 after an absence of some twenty (20) years they used to attend the Kapihan in the early years of Kapihan.

Brod Benny '48 wiil be flying back to Vancouver, for an operation maybe the Vancouver brods could pay him a visit.

Brod Joe Vic Gonzalez dised he will not be able to attnd the December Kapihan as he will have an "operation" will be done on him

Let all pray for a sucesfull operation and early recovery for both our Brods.Benn and Joe Vic
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One hot topic that was talked about was the BE News November 2011 prepared by BEFAAA Prexy Greg Africa. Thanks for a wonderful and fulfilling issue Brod Greg.


For the Brods who were not able to attend the Kapihan "wish you were here"

Joe '49......
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Figure out why Mac '63 and his BeNanette are thoroughly amused and grinning from ear to ear. Hint: Boy, Doy and Nanette are holding their cellphones.

Salamat talaga, Brod, for giving us this fine publication.

Salamuch! Salamuch! Salamuch!

About the Betan brod behind a great publication

Greg Africa was accepted into the U.P. College of Engineering’s Beta Epsilon fraternity in 1979. He held positions such as BC Chairman, Brother Chaplain and Most Exalted Brother. Greg obtained a civil engineering degree. With a diploma and professional license, Greg got involved in industrial, military, utility and residential projects. He rose through the construction industry ranks from cadet engineer to assistant project manager. He joined the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers. To expand his skill set, Greg attended the UPMBA program in the evenings.

Greg explored career opportunities in the U.S. in the late 1980s. He held consistent and progressively responsible positions from project manager to division director of a Maryland state agency. Greg consolidated an $18M/year waste management services division which included the state’s first regional solid waste management facility, the state’s first scrap tire recycling facility, two of the state’s largest materials recycling facilities and two of the U.S.’ largest yard waste composting facilities. He joined the American Society of Civil Engineers, U.S. Composting Council, American Management Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America. Greg obtained several professional certifications in the waste management field and an MS Environmental Management degree from the University of Maryland.

By the mid-2000s, Greg’s adopted home, Anne Arundel County, enticed him to join its Department of Public Works as deputy director. He was enlisted to take the reins of the Bureau of Highways. Greg is responsible for a road network network equal to the Mapquest distance between Annapolis, MD and Denver, CO. This includes a $70M/ year pavement, stormwater, streetlight, traffic engineering and right-of-way management operations. At this time, he joined the American Public Works Association and the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM).

Currently, Greg lives in the Annapolis area with his wife Pinky, daughters Nina and Linnea and their Yorkshire Terrier, Mac. He is immediate past-president of CEAM, and member of the county’s Commission on Disability Issues, an advisory board member of the state’s Transportation Technology Transfer Center, a technical affiliate of the Maryland Association of Counties, the treasurer of the Patuxent Glen Community Association, and a blackbelt of the International Shotokan Karate Federation.