Volume 34 Issue 10
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ALPHA PHI OMEGA GREATER LOS ANGELES
October 2014
P E C H A N G A BU S C A P ADE 2 PA by Bro. Ed Romero APOGLA President Bro Jerome Paggao made the right decision when he suggested to have another Buscapade Part 2 fund raising slated last September 27, 2014 after the successful Buscapade 1 that was previously conducted last July 12, 2014.
OPERA TION GRA TITUDE SER VICE: OPERATION GRATITUDE SERVICE: A-PHI-O SUPPOR TS OUR TR OOPS SUPPORTS TROOPS by Bro Eric Aralar Van Nuys, CA - APOGLA participated in Operation Gratitude Service Project that
was held last September 20, 2014 at the Army National Guard Armory in Van Nuys. It was another overwhelming show of support to our troops overseas who are continuously risking their lives fighting and protecting our freedom and our beloved country that we are enduring. APOGLA has been rendering service to Operation Gratitude since 2007 and supporting their mission of uplifting the spirits of our active servicemen and servicewomen. This is one way of expressing our appreciation to all of our troops overseas for keeping our country safe and our simple humble way to say Thank You Very Much. Forty volunteers from APOGLA attended the service including some brethren from APOUSA’s Alpha Delta Chapter of San Diego State University and several APOkids. The group did their utmost best as we filled-up packages for the troops with sorties such as books and personal toiletries and putting Operation Gratitude mailing labels to each box. We managed to finish early as we are highly enthusiastic and impelled to share our LFS spirit that was followed by a cheerful lunch on site. We had an amazing time on that day because we know that we made a difference on which in the end of the day we went home satisfied and fulfilled as we extend our APO Guiding Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service on that special day. Thank you very much to all the Brethren and their family who showed up, especially to the Executive Committee headed by our APOGLA President Jerome Paggao and to everyone who also brought food and drinks to share on that day.
Once again, the full support shown by our APOGLA family, relatives, friends and guest in our Buscapade 2 have generated a respectable Net Income amounting to $1,173.09 excluding the $125.00 estimated A/R from pledged donations. Bro/COB Eric Serrano led the Prayer trip for guidance and protection for all the Buscapade participants. As usual, no wasted time for the “Back-Seat-Boys”. As the Bus#5062 left the 1st pick up point at Van Nuys, Panorama City, the fun and merriment started right away without any delay. Also, hard boiled eggs and drinking bottled waters were initially provided to the passengers. However, as soon as we have reached the 2nd pick up point at West Covina, more Bro’s and Sisters crowded the tail section of the Bus and joined the “BackSeat-Boys” APO Juice merriment and fellowship. Empanadas, hard boiled eggs, sweetened corn and Hors Devours were additionally served to the participants. Cont’d on page 6