UP Alumni & Associates in Manitoba, Inc.

Category: News and Updates

  • UPAA-MB, Inc. Holds its Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser Event

    UPAA-MB, Inc. Holds its Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser Event

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    The UPAA-MB, Inc. had a successful fundraising event last June 29, 2013 at Applebee’s Grant Park, from 8am to 10am. Organized by the Fundraising Committee, the event was attended by members, families, friends, and supporters.

    A total of 16 door prizes were given away to the attendees and a 50/50 raffle was drawn towards the end of the event. Also, a small booth was set up for University of the Philippines-related merchandise available for purchase. The fundraiser also became a good venue to introduce the organization especially to its guests and non-members as an overview of what the organization does has been presented throughout the course of the 2-hour breakfast program.

    The proceeds of the fundraiser breakfast will go to the organization’s Bursary and Operating Funds. The Bursary Fund is an annual grant awarded to a first year Manitoba student of Filipino descent who has demonstrated strong inclination to pursue post-secondary education. This is the third year that this scholarship will be awarded. For the first two years, UPAA-MB, Inc. has been graciously assisted by UM-Sigaw, a Filipino student organization based in University of Manitoba. The Bursary Fund reflects the importance that the organization places on higher learning while also presenting support for the Filipino-Manitoba community. The Operating Funds will be used to pursue projects that reflect the organization’s goal of serving the Manitoba community such as participation to the Foreign Trained Immigrants Information Session, sponsoring families through the Christmas Cheerboard, among others. Through the UPAA-MB Inc.’s Operating Funds, the group can continue doing similar projects in the future.

    UPAA-MB, Inc. would like to extend its gratitude to Applebee’s Grant Park for the use of their location; Pilipino Express, CKJS and Winnipeg Free Press for their assistance in promoting the event. The organization would also like to extend its sincere gratitude to member-volunteers and to the following donors: Dennis Flores; Arianne Solis of Der Pinsel photography | lifestyle | film; Edwin Yazon; YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg; Pong and Anna Maniquiz; Wawanesa Life Insurance; Lourdes Casañares of Sweet Inspirations; Filipino Journal; the UPAA-MB Inc., Healthy Isko Executive Council; Assiniboine Credit Union, Royal Canadian Mint; and Divine and Mark Manansala.

     

     

  • UPAA-MB, Inc. Participates in the 35th Annual Manitoba Marathon

    UPAA-MB, Inc. Participates in the 35th Annual Manitoba Marathon

    June 16, 2013 – This year marks the 35th edition of the Manitoba Marathon. Since its conception in 1979, the Marathon continues to raise awareness and funds to support Manitobans living with an intellectual disability.

    UPAA-MB, Inc. continues its tradition of participating in the annual event. In addition to this year’s Isko Challenge, the Marathon is another activity of the organization that promotes active and healthy living. This year’s runners participated in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run, Marathon Relay, and 2.6 mile Super Run.

    The following members (and family) ran in today’s Marathon events:

    Full Marathon

    • Norman Garcia

    Half Marathon

    • Peter Tan

    10 km Run

    • Anna Juangco-Maniquiz
    • Dennis Flores
    • Jacinda Flores
    • Kristine Acab-David
    • Salvador Maniquiz

    2.6 Mile Super Run

    • Amanda Flores
    • Ces Gutierrez
    • Joanna Ocampo-Flores
    • Mei Villafania

    Marathon Relay

    • Jeffrey David
    • Raffy Maramag

    Congratulations to all the runners and we will see you again next year. A big thank you to our supporters as well.

  • Moves, Grooves and Anything Goes at Maskipaps: Just Dance Edition

    Moves, Grooves and Anything Goes at Maskipaps: Just Dance Edition

    Maskipaps: Just Dance Edition

    The Membership Committee organized a fun-filled event for its members last Saturday, March 16. Dubbed “Maskipaps: Just Dance Edition”, attendees danced to different songs from the Just Dance 3 and 4 video game series. This activity was attended by several UPAA-MB, Inc. members, including their family and friends, who were warmly welcomed at the Mercado residence.

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    Attendees were divided into four groups: Happy, Jazzy, Crazy and Funky. Battle rounds were divided into three: group dances, single rounds and a duo/duet round, with easy, average, and difficult songs to be completed by a member of each group. Groups picked their turns and each number they selected had an assigned group or duo song for them to perform. Members set aside their shyness and danced the night away.

    Of course, the night was not full of fun without the challenges. Some of them were  the fast, quirky and catchy Bollywood song “Beware of the boys”, the funny wrestling-based choreography for “The Final Countdown”, and the Japanese song, “Spectronizer”. The event ended shortly after midnight after the groups danced “Gangnam Style” for the finale.

  • Winter Wonderful

    Winter Wonderful

    The UPAA-MB, Inc. members surely know not only how to have fun under the heat of the sun but also how to have a great time during the winter season.

    The members of the organization graced the new fiscal year with a day of fun on the ice last January 27 at Harbour View Park & Recreation Complex at 1867 Springfield Road. It was a perfect day with a high of -7 C.

    Members had fun tobogganing with their families and friends from 2pm until past 4pm. The group then headed to Kawaii Crepe at Osborne Village afterwards to warm themselves up – a very fitting close to a wonderful winter activity.

    If you missed this winter fun with UPAA-MB, Inc., you can still join all the other exciting events lined up for the rest of the year. See you soon!

  • UPAA-MB Inc. Celebrates the Yuletide Season

    UPAA-MB Inc. Celebrates the Yuletide Season

    The UPAA-MB, Inc. celebrated its third annual Christmas Party last Friday, December 7th at St. John Cantius Hall, 768 Mountain Avenue.

    Despite the plummeting temperatures, the event was well-attended by its members, families and friends. Dinner was served buffet-style, prepared by volunteer members.

    To start the night’s program, the Membership Committee showed a short video presentation to showcase how far the organization has become, starting from the idea of creating the group way back in 2006 and reaching forward to its present state. The committee also held games, raffles and prizes to children and adults as part of the festivities.

    The Membership Committee also awarded its first Member of the Year Award to the organization’s most outstanding member for his/her contributions for the past year. The award was given to Jullie Quijano, whose achievements include going over and beyond her responsibilities and scouted for members using social media tools. She capped these off by being the organization’s founding chairperson in 2011.

    The event ended with announcement of the raffle draw winners. Jeusa Raflores won the 50/50 draw while Kristine Acab-David won the Silent Auction prize of Cappuccino Set.