PBCAA Board of Trustees Resumes Monthly Meeting; Minutes of June 24 Meeting.

PBCAA Board of Trustees Resumes Monthly Meeting; Minutes of June 24 Meeting.

Because of the many congregational activities like regioncal fellowships, forum, camps, retreats, gospel meetings and gospel campaigns in the months of April and May the board of trustees suspended the monthly meetings for two months. On June 24, in Baguio City, the monthly meeting was resumed. It was hosted by brother Eusebio Tanicala.

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2006 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Present:

1. Eusebio Tanicala
2. Bonifacio Patrico, Jr.
3. Eliseo Tangunan
4. Rolando Dumawa
5. Arnold Zambrano
6. Rachel Cabuenas
7. Rebecca Braga
8. Mardonio Bernardo

BOA Member Present: Cristino Sacayanan

Absent:

1. Edwin Valencia, BT Member
2. Pablo Lachica, BT Member
3. John Quiniones, Sr, Ex-Officio Member

Lunch was served/hosted by Eusebio/Liza Tanicala. Prayer for the food was expressed by brother Arnold Zambrano.

Proceedings:

1. There being a quorum, the meeting was called to order at 1:15PM by brother Eusebio Tanicala.
2. Minutes of the March 4, 2006 was reviewed. Upon motion of Rachel D. Cabuenas which was seconded by Ely Tangunan, the minutes of the 4 March 2006 Meeting was approved as read by the secretary with the following reminders:
1. Board of Trustees members are reminded to submit 2”x 2” pictures for the organizational chart;
2. A thank you card received from Florence Batobato who was financially helped was read and accepted.
3. Bro. Cris Sacayanan has not been able to talk to brother Pablo Lachica to clarify issues.
3. Minutes of the March 31, 2006 PBCAA General Assembly Meeting was read. Upon motion of Arnold Zambrano which was seconded by Jun Patricio, the minutes of the 31 March 2006 General Assembly meeting was approved as read by Rachel D. Cabuenas who acted as secretary during the general assembly deliberations with the following updates:
1. The promised book donation from Salvador Cariaga has been delivered through brother Jun Patricio. PBC administration is encouraged to write a letter of acknowledgement and appreciation. Brother Cris Sacayanan writes the said letter.
2. In conjunction with donations, brother Cris Sacayanan revealed the plan of some Korean brethren to bring in used computers. Because of customs duties and expenses in converting the programs from Korean to English, the donors should be advised of other possible forms of donations. Brother Cris Sacayanan will relay the ideas brought out in the meeting.
4. Evaluation of the March 31-April 1, 2006 General Assembly Meeting and Fellowship.
1. During years the Panagkakadua is held in Baguio, the PBCAA general assembly & fellowship should be held proximate to the former to lessen expenses and time.
2. End of March is much too early, so consider holding it after the annual National Ladies Retreat about the end of April.
3. Consider eliminating the registration fee. Those attending will buy own food and stay at PBC or anywhere they choose to.
4. Consider organizing chapters in Mindanao and the Visayas and the BT will go meet the alumni. It was revealed by Jun Patricio that brother Gabriel Valdez is planning on organizing a fellowship of Mindanao alumni. Because of this plan, the Board of Trustees should write a letter encouraging the plan to realization.
5. More information dissemination that should include benefits members could derive from attending the fellowship.
6. Consider handing giveaways like Tshirts, caps, reading glasses, sunglasses, etc
5. Submission of PBCAA Business Plan. Brother Arnold Zambrano will again present the PBCAA Dream which he presented during the general assembly last April.
1. Consider integrating in the PBC curriculum the idea and practice that congregations should be involved in employing and working with graduates.
2. Consider conducting seminars for church leaders to promote congregational involvement in employing and working with graduates.
6. PBCAA Scholarship Fund campaign for three PBC students:
1. No response yet from alumni to the appeal letters that were sent to them.
2. Bro Sacayanan suggested that the PBCAA support 5 students since there are no graduates who are going to the preaching field, but it was revealed that the funds available is good for three students.
3. The BT will write a letter to the members of the Board of Advisers to also sponsor PBC students under the umbrella of the PBCAA.
4. Since the PBCAA has not formulated guidelines for the selection of PBCAA scholars, it was agreed that PBCAA scholarship funds will be handed to the PBC administration to be given to those accepted and approved students who may enjoy the privilege of receiving the monthly stipend of two thousand pesos each.
5. Each PBCAA BT member will contribute five hundred pesos each month during the school calendar months. Contributions should be handed to the treasurer at the last Saturday of each month when the regular meeting is held.
7. PBCAA sponsored continuing education (Ministerial Educational Enhancement). Because brother Sameon could not locate his file where his plans are placed, discussion on this matter is tabled for next meeting.
8. PBCAA will again write sister Perse J. Trinidad explaining the Php10,000 death benefit she expects from the association in relation to the payment of a “Lifetime Membership fee” because of a duplicate letter complaint shown to the board. Since there is no formal letter complaint that was received that is directed to the Board of Trustees, writing will be done later.

New Business

1. Bro Jun Patricio suggested that accreditation for Philippine Bible College be worked out with CHED. Brother Sameon suggested that we should first know what Baguio Church is planning for the school because it is useless to discuss and make plans since the PBCAA does not own and control the school and the facilities. Brother Cris Sacayanan is asked to check up with the Baguio church about this matter.
2. It was suggested that brethren Pablo Lachica and John Quiniones be asked to attend the July 29, 2006 meeting so that they could shed light on the complaint of sister Perse J. Trinidad.
3. Sister Rachel Cabuenas will host the July 29 meeting in Baguio.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm and prayer was said by brother Eli Tangunan.

Certified correct: (Sgd) REBECCA E. BRAGA
Secretary

Noted: (Sgd) EUSEBIO TANICALA
Presiding Officer

Notice of Meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING

To: Regular and Ex-Officio Members of PBCAA Board of Trustees (_____________________)

From: The President

Date of Notice: June 4, 2006

What: PBCAA Board of Trustees Meeting on June 24, 2006

Date of Business Meeting: Saturday, 24 June 2006

Time: 12:00 Noon lunch served; 1:00—4:00 o’clock PM business meeting

Where: PBCAA Office in Baguio City

This is to remind everyone of the agreed upon resumption of regular monthly business meeting. We meet again on June 24, 2006 a Saturday. It will be held at the PBCAA Office at Philippine Bible College, 18 Rimando Road, Baguio City.

Host is Eusebio Tanicala. Please find below the agenda.

Yours sincerely,

(Sgd)Eusebio Tanicala

BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA:

1. Reading and approval of minutes of the previous business meeting and the minutes of the General Assembly proceedings. – Copies prepared by Rebecca Braga and Rachel D. Cabuenas respectively.
2. Evaluation of the 31 March – 1 April 2006 General Assembly & Fellowship
3. Submission of PBCAA Business Plan -- by Edwin Valencia and Arnold Zambrano
4. PBCAA Fund Raising for 3 PBC Student Scholarship and 2 PBC Graduate Preaching Aid – by the Treasurer, Mar Bernardo.
5. Ministerial Enhancement Education (Initial Idea: The continuing education program we have been talking about for a long time. We can arrange one this year in October or November. Units earned could be counted for the BTh program, and some for a masteral level if properly defined. A written examination should be passed to earn units.)
6. New business.
7. Adjournment not later than 4:00 o’clock PM.

Breaking News (as of May 25, 2006)

Brother Melchor Fontanilla’s Burial

Reports from PBC alumnus Jesse Fontanilla say that his father, long time evangelist Melchor Domingo Fontanilla, went to his rest May 16^th and was buried on May 25th in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. All the children, including those living abroad, have come home to see the remains of their beloved father.

Church Planting Starts in Agoo, La Union

PBC alumnus Trifon M. Lachica who is now a full-time evangelist based in Pongpong, Santo Tomas, La Union coordinates a church planting project in the southern La Union town of Agoo. Distribution of tracts and WBS flyers started on May 23^rd. The members of the Pongpong church are behind this project with assistance from Dick Baguioen, Alexander Coloma and Eusebio Tanicala, among others. This town is the commercial and educational center of southern La Union. It is hoped that a new congregation will be established in the town proper.

Evangelism Continues in Apayao

Brother Warner A. Macusi of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, a PBC alumnus, is an active participant in sharing the pure gospel in the northern part of Apayao province. Although he is a Civil Engineer and a building contractor by secular profession, he finds time to carry out his share in spreading the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Another follow-up preaching in Apayao is planned for May 29-31. A new church has been planted in this area on the third week of February.

Prayers and Supplications Needed

Brother Romeo Nonog, evangelist who is based in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, was rushed to the provincial hospital due to hypertension in the early morning of May 20^th according to a text message of Roger T. Nonog. Brother Romeo and sister Violeta Nonog both attended Philippine Bible College. All their children (three sons and two daughters) have attended Philippine Bible College. Fellow alumni are encouraged to lift up to the Lord the case of brother Romeo. May he recover and continue to serve the Christ in this northern Luzon province.

Leadership Training Seminar in Ilocos Sur

PBC alumnus Arturo Galusan of San Emilio, Ilocos Sur has invited Eusebio Tanicala and Dick Baguioen to conduct a seminar for church leaders in his town. Church leaders of three congregations in the area will come together for this June 1-2 affair. Brother Leon Lais and Cesar Comullob, both alumni of PBC are active leaders in the churches in Ilocos Sur.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Resumes in June

Members of the PBCAA board of trustees took advantage of the April-May vacation to go into many areas of the country participating in gospel meetings, church planting campaigns, lectureships, seminars and Vacation Bible School classes. So meetings in April and May were suspended. But the regular monthly meeting resumes on June 24^th.

South Cotabato PBC Alumni Meeting

PBCAA Executive Vice President Jun Patricio met in the fourth week of May with all PBC alumni who are now living in the province of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

By-Laws of the PBCAA (Amended)

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF
PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC

ARTICLE I

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings – The annual general meeting of the member shall be held at the principal office of the association on the last Friday of March of each year. During such meeting the President will render his Annual Report to the members.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings – The special general membership meeting may be called as the need thereof arises by the Board of Trustees or upon petition of one-third(1/3) of the general membership.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Monthly Board Meeting – Monthly meeting of the trustees and the officers shall be called every end of the month by the President of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the trustees and officers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Notices – Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly or special meetings of the members and of the trustees shall be given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases, the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone or by telegram, if personal contact is not possible. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting. No other business shall be considered at such meeting except with the consent of all the members present.

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 7. Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:

a) Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.

b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.

d) Unfinished business.

e) Report of the President.

f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.

g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present

Section 9. Voting Proxy – Members shall be entitled to one vote each, and they may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE II

Trustees

Section 1. Board of Trustees – The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall exercise its power and perform its functions as a collegial body and no trustee shall have individual power or function apart and separate from the board. They shall be elected at large by the members and shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Qualifications – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:

1. An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing in his/her congregation;

2. An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;

3. At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;

4. Willing to serve the association without compensation.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Disqualification of Trustees or Officers – No member convicted of final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or violation of this code committed within five (5) years prior to the date of election or appointment, shall qualify as trustee or officer.

ARTICLE III

Officers

Section 1. Officers – The officers of the association shall be a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Luzon, a Vice President for Visayas, a Vice President for Mindanao, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, two Business Managers and a Public Relations Officer. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices in a single person.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE IV

Function & Powers of Officers

Section 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. In addition to duties as such, he shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of all the meetings of the members of the association.

He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the Association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and to the members an annual budget and, from time to time as may be necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members at each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.

Section 2. Executive Vice President – The Executive Vice President, if qualified shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Vice President for Luzon – The Vice President for Luzon shall be the contact person for all members in Luzon and shall coordinate activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy of such office. He shall perform other functions as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Vice President for Visayas – The Vice President for Visayas shall be the contact person for all members in Visayas and shall coordinate all activities of the association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Vice President for Mindanao – The Vice President for Mindanao shall be the contact person for members in Mindanao and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 6. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the members’ register, have charge of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and works as the Board of Trustees from time to time assign to him.

Section 7. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursement of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member if the Board of Trustees, whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees. (Last sentence which read, “He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees” was deleted).

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.

Section 9. Two Business Managers – The two Business Mangers shall initiate and submit to the Board of Trustees a business plan for the association. They shall assist the President in the proper implementation of the business plan whenever approved by the Board of Trustees. They shall perform other functions as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 10. Public Relations Officer – The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and protection of the name and public image of the association. He shall be in charge of all media relations and exposure. He shall assist the President and the Secretary in the proper dissemination of information among members of the association. He shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE V

Members

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualification of an applicant for membership.

Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:

1. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;
2. To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;
3. To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;
4. To avail of all the facilities of the association;
5. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;
6. To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time.
2. To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;
3. To pay membership dues and other assessment of the association.

ARTICLE VI

Board of Advisers

Section 1. Board of Advisers – A Board of Advisers shall be composed of Fifteen 15) members to be selected by the Board of Trustees who will serve in a consultancy and advisory capacity to the association. It will be a collegial body which shall elect among its members a Chairman who shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the association.

Section 2. – Members – Members of the Board of Advisers shall be selected by the Board of Trustees from a list of nominees who are willing to serve. These may be persons who by virtue of their education, experience and stature in the community shall be able to contribute wise counsel and provide guidance to the association.

Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of members of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.

Section 4. Compensation – Members of the Board of Advisers shall receive no compensation for their services. Subject to an appropriation by the Board of Trustees, a reasonable amount of honorarium or per diem may be given to each member of the Board of Advisers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE VII

Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership

Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. Any members of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges. The affirmative vote of one third (1/3) of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member, provided, that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section 1. Funds – Te funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.

Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fees, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.

Section 3. Annual Membership Fee – Every member shall pay an annual membership fee of Php600 payable at Php50 per month provided, however, that a member may pay in advance the annual membership fee at a discounted amount of Php500. The Board of Trustees may increase/decrease the annual membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at each annual general meeting.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 4. Lifetime Membership Fee – Any member may choose to pay a lifetime membership fee in the amount of Php2,500 payable once in advance in lieu of the annual membership fee. The Board of Trustees may increase the lifetime membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at the annual general meeting, provided that such increase shall not apply to those who have already paid a lifetime membership fee prior to the approval of such increase.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.

Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shell be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX

Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X

Amendments of the By-Laws

Section 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any portion thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the general membership duly held for the purpose.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Adopted this 28^th day of October, 1989 in Baguio City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO

Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

We, the undersigned Trustees and Secretary of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Amended By-Laws of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. as amended and approved by the Board of Trustees in its meeting held on October 29, 2004 and as approved by the majority of members in the General Membership Meeting held on December 25, 2004

February 25, 2005 at Baguio City, Philippines

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. BONIFACIO PATRICIO JR.

Sgd. FELIX R. GARLITOS

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Sgd. ROLANDO C. DUMAWA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this April 26, 2005 at Baguio City.

JOEL G. GORDOLA

Notary Public

By-Laws of the PBCAA (Amended)

ARTICLE I

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings – The annual general meeting of the member shall be held at the principal office of the association on the last Friday of March of each year. During such meeting the President will render his Annual Report to the members.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings – The special general membership meeting may be called as the need thereof arises by the Board of Trustees or upon petition of one-third(1/3) of the general membership.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Monthly Board Meeting – Monthly meeting of the trustees and the officers shall be called every end of the month by the President of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the trustees and officers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Notices – Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly or special meetings of the members and of the trustees shall be given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases, the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone or by telegram, if personal contact is not possible. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting. No other business shall be considered at such meeting except with the consent of all the members present.

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 7. Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:

a) Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.

b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.

d) Unfinished business.

e) Report of the President.

f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.

g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present

Section 9. Voting Proxy – Members shall be entitled to one vote each, and they may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE II

Trustees

Section 1. Board of Trustees – The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall exercise its power and perform its functions as a collegial body and no trustee shall have individual power or function apart and separate from the board. They shall be elected at large by the members and shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Qualifications – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:

1. An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing in his/her congregation;

2. An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;

3. At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;

4. Willing to serve the association without compensation.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Disqualification of Trustees or Officers – No member convicted of final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or violation of this code committed within five (5) years prior to the date of election or appointment, shall qualify as trustee or officer.

ARTICLE III

Officers

Section 1. Officers – The officers of the association shall be a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Luzon, a Vice President for Visayas, a Vice President for Mindanao, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, two Business Managers and a Public Relations Officer. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices in a single person.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE IV

Function & Powers of Officers

Section 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. In addition to duties as such, he shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of all the meetings of the members of the association.

He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the Association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and to the members an annual budget and, from time to time as may be necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members at each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.

Section 2. Executive Vice President – The Executive Vice President, if qualified shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Vice President for Luzon – The Vice President for Luzon shall be the contact person for all members in Luzon and shall coordinate activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy of such office. He shall perform other functions as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Vice President for Visayas – The Vice President for Visayas shall be the contact person for all members in Visayas and shall coordinate all activities of the association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Vice President for Mindanao – The Vice President for Mindanao shall be the contact person for members in Mindanao and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 6. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the members’ register, have charge of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and works as the Board of Trustees from time to time assign to him.

Section 7. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursement of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member if the Board of Trustees, whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees. (Last sentence which read, “He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees” was deleted).

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.

Section 9. Two Business Managers – The two Business Mangers shall initiate and submit to the Board of Trustees a business plan for the association. They shall assist the President in the proper implementation of the business plan whenever approved by the Board of Trustees. They shall perform other functions as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 10. Public Relations Officer – The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and protection of the name and public image of the association. He shall be in charge of all media relations and exposure. He shall assist the President and the Secretary in the proper dissemination of information among members of the association. He shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE V

Members

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualification of an applicant for membership.

Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:

a. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;

b. To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;

c. To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;

d. To avail of all the facilities of the association;

e. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;

f. To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time.

b. To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;

c. To pay membership dues and other assessment of the association.

ARTICLE VI

Board of Advisers

Section 1. Board of Advisers – A Board of Advisers shall be composed of Fifteen 15) members to be selected by the Board of Trustees who will serve in a consultancy and advisory capacity to the association. It will be a collegial body which shall elect among its members a Chairman who shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the association.

Section 2. – Members – Members of the Board of Advisers shall be selected by the Board of Trustees from a list of nominees who are willing to serve. These may be persons who by virtue of their education, experience and stature in the community shall be able to contribute wise counsel and provide guidance to the association.

Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of members of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.

Section 4. Compensation – Members of the Board of Advisers shall receive no compensation for their services. Subject to an appropriation by the Board of Trustees, a reasonable amount of honorarium or per diem may be given to each member of the Board of Advisers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE VII

Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership

Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. Any members of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges. The affirmative vote of one third (1/3) of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member, provided, that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section 1. Funds – Te funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.

Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fees, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.

Section 3. Annual Membership Fee – Every member shall pay an annual membership fee of Php600 payable at Php50 per month provided, however, that a member may pay in advance the annual membership fee at a discounted amount of Php500. The Board of Trustees may increase/decrease the annual membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at each annual general meeting.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 4. Lifetime Membership Fee – Any member may choose to pay a lifetime membership fee in the amount of Php2,500 payable once in advance in lieu of the annual membership fee. The Board of Trustees may increase the lifetime membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at the annual general meeting, provided that such increase shall not apply to those who have already paid a lifetime membership fee prior to the approval of such increase.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.

Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shell be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX

Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X

Amendments of the By-Laws

Section 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any portion thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the general membership duly held for the purpose.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Adopted this 28^th day of October, 1989 in Baguio City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO

Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

We, the undersigned Trustees and Secretary of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Amended By-Laws of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. as amended and approved by the Board of Trustees in its meeting held on October 29, 2004 and as approved by the majority of members in the General Membership Meeting held on December 25, 2004 February 25, 2005 at Baguio City, Philippines

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. BONIFACIO PATRICIO JR.

Sgd. FELIX R. GARLITOS

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Sgd. ROLANDO C. DUMAWA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this April 26, 2005 at Baguio City.

Sgd. JOEL G. GORDOLA

Notary Public

The Cypress Tree

I think I shall never see a tree as special as this one. Remember this tree? For the many students of PBC this is the tree that stood by and watched you grow. It is found in one corner fronting the Gregorio-Sameon Building.

This cypress tree, for me, has sentimental value. It is a silent witness to the numerous challenges that PBC went through. Many of us remember how this tree watched over the students while they sauntered about after classes. It was sometimes a lover's nook, providing the romantic ambiance for the young people in love. For some it was a place of meditation - where prayers were uttered. It was made as a make shift tree house by the children who frequented the grounds. Now it is a parking lot. Some have attempted to cut the tree because it "does not belong" in the landscape. But we think, it just needs trimming and nourishing to make it stand out or at the very least, a part of the landscape. Much like the preachers that PBC produced. All that is needed would be the trimming and the caring.

PBC Logo (1948)

On to the lighter side...

I got the following from The Christian Chronicle . I just posted those I think would be nearer to the heart of the Filipino Christian. (ACT)

WARNING: What you are about to read is an attempt at humor. If you think faith can’t be funny, please stop reading now and divert your attention to the more serious topics on our Web site. If you think faith can be funny, but you determine after reading this that I am not, please take comfort in knowing that my wife and children agree with you.

YOU MIGHT BE A MEMBER IF ...

With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy of “Redneck” joke fame, you might be a member of the church of Christ …

• If you know exactly what song I’m talking about when I ask you to turn to number 728b.

• If you could recite all the books of the Bible before you could even read them.

• If you know the first and third verse of nearly every song.

• If you think “progressive” refers to those in the church who want a sound system and PowerPoint.

• If you can actually read shape notes.

• If you think your chosen pew is “sacred” and no one else should sit in your spot.

• If you think the Bible questions on Jeopardy are way too easy.

• If you decide which Bible translation to use based on how Acts 2:38 reads.

• If you immediately reach for your wallet when you hear the phrase, “Now, separate and apart from the Lord’s Supper … ”

• If you know all the words to all the verses of Trust and Obey.

• If, when you’re happy and you know it, you clap your hands, stomp your feet and say “Amen!”

• If you’ve ever carried your Bible in an empty casserole dish.

• If you’ve ever prayed for those “who are sick of this congregation.”

• If you’ve been to a wedding or a funeral where “the invitation” was offered.

• If you’ve stood for 13 verses of Just As I Am with the last stanza sung softly.

PBCAA alarmed at preacher shortage

Bro. Arnold Zambrano, gestures as he presented a report on the state of full time preachers in the country during the PBCAA Homecoming.

BAGUIO CITY - April 1, 2006 - The Philippine Bible College Alumni Association, Incorporated (PBCAA) is alarmed at the state of the Churches of Christ in the Philippines by citing the shortage of qualified preachers during its Alumni Homecoming activities held at 18 Rimando Rd., Baguio City.

According to Arnold Zambrano, a graduate of PBC, there are only 36 full time preachers in the Philippines today. In a report he presented at the homecoming, there are about 610 congregations around the archipelago with an average membership of forty. By rough estimates, there are only 24,400 saints in the country or a ratio of 1:3,442 (one christian in every 3,442 Filipinos).

Since its establishment in 1948, PBC in Baguio City has been the premiere preaching school in the Philippines producing quality preachers until it experienced sponsorship difficulties. Sadly, only a few of the more than 500 graduates have pursued a preaching career.To address the shortage, the PBCAA has lent its support to the Philippine Bible College by committing to assist in the operations of the Bible school through mobilizing its graduates to generate resources for the needs of the students.

The top priority of the association is the granting of scholarhips to three deserving students. Also they have agreed to help generate needed resources for the needs of the school. A list was provided by Bro. Cristino Sacayanan, President of PBC.

Bro. Zambrano was tasked by the PBCAA Officers to present the report.

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Pictorials from the Alumni Activities

(Left) Dr. Eusebio A. Tanicala, President of the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association Incorporated (PBCAA) inducts to the organization five new graduates during the 33rd Commencement Exercises at 18 Rimando Rd., Baguio City.

(Below) The graduates of Philippine Bible College taking their Oath as members of PBCAA.

A Short History of PBC

The Philippine Bible College (PBC) was first established as the “Bible Department” of the Luna Colleges in Tayug, Pangasinan in July 1948 under the sponsorship of the Southwest Church of Christ in Los Angeles, California, USA. Teaching the Bible in the Luna Colleges classrooms and in the community resulted in the conversion of people which formed the nucleus of the new congregation.

A chapel was built for the church at Plaridel St., Tayug, Pangasinan, and in February 1950, the Bible Department moved into it. Another change of location happened in July 1952 when faculty members and students came up to Baguio City. Classes were held in a rented concrete edifice along Mabini St., while housing were at the New Lucban Extension then at Zarate Building near Burnham Park.

Lots along Rimando Road were soon bought and in 1958 a four storey edifice started to rise which is now known as the Sharon Lodge. By the mid-1960s, a massive three storey building rose up which was named Sameon-Gregorio in honor of two former students.

Through the portals of this campus passed scores of individuals who are now preachers serving the Philippine brotherhood.

(Excerpts from the THEOLOGIAN 1986)

March 4, 2006 Minutes of Meeting

PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC MINUTES OF MEETING held on March 4, 2006, PBC Conference Room, Baguio City

Present PBCAA and BT members: Absent PBCAA members:

1. Eusebio Tanicala 1. Pablo Lachica

2. Arnold Zambrano 2. Rolando Dumawa

3. Bonifacio Patricio Jr. 3. Edwin Valencia

4. Eliseo Tangunan 4. Mardonio Bernardo

5. Santiago Sameon II

6. Rachel Cabuenas

7. Rebecca Braga

Present BOA member:

1. Cristino Sacayanan

Lunch was served at the White Room hosted by Arnold & Dana Zambrano. Prayer for the food was expressed by brother Eusebio Tanicala.

PROCEEDINGS:

1. There being a quorum the meeting was called to order 1:15pm by brother Eusebio Tanicala who also led a prayer.

2. Minutes of February 4, 2006 was read and approved.

3. Solicitation letter. The following are alumni we can send the letters to:

3.1. sister Imelda delos Reyes-Corpuz c/o Wanchai Church of Christ

3.2. Wilson & Jovy Arago – (09287425415) 25 Virinia Road
Thornton,
Heath Surrey CR 78 EL
England

3.3. Stephen & Evelyn Cleere – North West London
Church of Christ
London, England

3.4. Aida Guinsatao – 360 River Road Circle SE
Calgary, AB

3.5. Juicy Diaz-Shires c/o Bonifaacio Patricio Jr.

3.6. Nellie Libed-Shelton

4. PBC Graduation Banquet – to be catered as of this time

5. March 31-April 1, 2006 General assembly

- Dream presentation about one and one half hours.

- Team building c/o Rachel Cabuenas, Rebecca Braga, Bonifacio Patricio Jr.

- snacks donors same as Dec. 28-30, 2005 arrangement

- awards will be given next year

6. Motion # 1 – A motion was raised to amend the approved motion, that the PBCAA
Board of Trustees will sponsor at least five (5) students starting school
year 2006-2007.

Approved.

Motion # 2 – The amended motion shall be that the PBCAA Board of Trustees will
sponsor three (3) students to study at Philippine Bible College and
two (2) PBC graduates to be employed this school year 2006-2007.

Approved.

7. Sister Braga requested the PBCAA Board to give a 2x2 individual picture for the organizational chart. Colored or black n white.

OTHERS

1. Sister Florence Batobato-Manaois met a motorcycle accident and need financial help.

Motion # 3 – We received your appeal for financial help and we express our sympathy
and we agreed to pass the plate during the PBCAA general assembly
on March 31, 2006 to be transmitted to you immediately.

Approved.

2. Motion # 4. – It was moved and seconded that the Lifetime Membership Fund be
deposited to a separate bank account as soon as the amount in the
general account is sustainable.

Approved.

3.Motion # 5 – It was moved and seconded that PBCAA meetings for April & May
2006 be suspended because of summer church activities.

Approved.

4. Brother Pablo Lachica delivered a one (1) unit of personal computer with printer.
Computer is inside the PBCAA office. We will write him an acknowledgement letter.

6. A letter of resignation filed by brother Pablo Lachica was read before the group.Also add in the letter that we honor and respect his feelings but with the hope that he will reconsider his decision and will continue to serve. Brother Eusebio Tanicala will take over as Vice President for Luzon for one year in a concurrent capacity. Brother Cristino Sacayanan will talk to him to clarify matters.

7. Next meeting – June 24, 2006

6. Meeting adjourned 5:20pm. None follows

Certified correct by Rebecca Braga

Noted by Eusebio Tanicala