Inanaroc ya kabaleyan – Good Afternoon

– I ‘d like to introduce myself to you who do not know me yet and let me re-introduce myself to those who already know me.
My name is Mellie Soriano from Bayambang / Lingayen, Pangasinan and I am the current Chairman Of The board of the Pangasinan Brotherhood – US. Inc.

I have been a member and have held various positions and has serve several past presidents since Kuya Ernie Reyes term – to the present

That being said – I have never seen such very dedicated officers, chairman of the different committees and even members of the current leadership of our very conscientious, dedicated, hardworking, very aided and not to mention very generous – President Eddie Ferrer

I am sure that each and everyone of us noticed a lot of changes, improvements and betterments with the PB-US. Inc., now we have our website – thanks to Mr. Julius Sinlao. ASlso, thanks Mrs. Lina Cabal, for the first time – we have our Quick Book.

And to the chairman of the different committees – namely Mr. Dom Dela Cruz, Mr. Nanding Soriano, Mr. Tony Barlongo, Josie Braganza, Bart Garcia, Lourdes Goodall, Dan Nino, Mel Oxciano, Bong Soriano, DJ E-man and Mr. Estrada – kudos to all of you.

Going forward – as your Chairman of the Board – I have been in contact with President Ferrer and his Finance chairman – Nanding Soriano as to the result of our first big event – our June 9, 2012 Induction and Gala Night. It was an up roaring success, Of course – nothing is perfect. There positive and negative feedback. However – most of the feedback are positive. No event will be successful if it were not for the team effort of all the officers and  various committee’s headed by Mrs. Nieves Coquia and Mrs. Phenee Ferrer

And have you noticed the stunning decoration that night? Gorgeous .. ha? Thank to Mr. and Mrs Roger Cabal and let not forget the golden and stunning ladies of the PB-US who without any hesitation have danced the New York, New York with Mrs. Cecil Ranches  as the choreographers. And lakas ng apog naming – hindi ba? Thanks also to Jane Coquia to lead us all singing the national anthem of Pangasinan

How about those guys dancers from San Nicolas – WOW !! To Josie Braganza who provided the beautiful corsage and botanies – thank you. Congratulation and thank you to all who participated in one way or another during our Gala night.

Since I was elected as the Chairman of The Board I have had several meetings with the board members. The Board of Directors had approved some resolutions and addendums to our constitution and by-laws to be incorporated in order to be compatible with our mission statement.

One very important resolution that was approved by the board is FUND RAISING – This is the key to be successful as being a 501c(3) organization.

Your Feedback are very much appreciated

Of course – all of the approve resolutions and addendum will be presented to the general membership.

I am going to sit down with the President and his staff to set aside a general membership meeting which will include the presentation of all the board resolution and
addendum.

Meantime – the President and his staff are continuously studying strategic planning and implementation on how to raise more funding for our scholarship program and other activities.

All officers, members, committee chair, Town council of president and their members are encourage to help our mission a success

We are still on our early stages as being 501C(3) organization ans such it needs nurturing and should provide strong foundation – so that future leaders  or the new generation can follow  & preserve the fruits of our hardwork and therefore a more successful PB-US.Inc.

Again – ask not what PB-US can do for you but rather what you can do for PB-US

Thank You and God Bless

Highlight of PB-USA’s Initial Event and Phase One out of the four (4) phases of the organization’s project on Trade and Livelihood eventually culminating to a successful “ Faire Expo” in the City of Artesia, CA in October 5, 2014  

Local producers in Pangasinan were able to display their products with the support and participation of Governor Amado Espino, Vice-Governor Ferdinand Calimlim, Board Members and key provincial entourage who came along for the event.  Phase One on “Trade and Product Sourcing” was held at the Marriott Resort Hotel in Long Beach, CA in January 26, 2013. Shown in photo are Dom delaCruz (Chairman on Community Relations), Mellie Soriano (Chairman of the Board),  Anna Benevente ( Senior Regulatory Specialist-Registrar Corporation – on FDA matters), Consul General Hellen dela Vega ( Southern California/Nevada/Texas), Carlos Martinez Tomatis ( Division Vice President – ABF Global Supply Chain Services), and Eddie Ferrer (President-PB-USA, Inc.).  U.S. buyers and importers were among the 162 attending seminarians. 

It was a whole day session on Product Sourcing, Custom Clearances, Food & Drug, Shipping Logistics, Banking-Letters of Credit, Board of Equalization requirements, and subjects relevant to assisting the importation of local products in Pangasinan.

Updated Election Rules and Regulations Governing
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc.
501 ( C ) ( 3 )

Election On September 27, 2015

The following Rules shall govern the conduct of election of this organization based on the approved AMENDMENTS and BOARD RESOLUTIONS made by the Present Board of Directors.  Accordingly, the Board of Directors appointed the following members to act and serve as COMELEC in the management and supervision of the election proceedings:

1. Dom DelaCruz ( Chairman )
2. Tony Barlongo ( Vice-Chairman)
3. Dan Nino ( Member)
4. Mel Oxiano ( Legal Adviser)

Rules and Regulations

All Members qualified to vote and be voted upon must pay the following fees: $15.00 for Council President members. $10.00 for non-Council President members and for new membership.  These fees must be paid and received by September 20, 2015.  No collection of membership dues/donations on election day.  Only paid manifested members will vote.

Applicants for Board of Directors must submit their application forms by September 15, 2015.  There is no fee but a generous and discretionary donation (any amount) is respectfully requested to accompany the application forms to be a member of the board.

Voters shall elect 9 candidates as members of the Board of Directors and any ballot not marked with 9 names or in excess of 9 shall be null and void.

ELECTION DAY shall be on September 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to be held at the Marriott Courtyard, Cypress, CA.  At exactly 4:00 p.m., the polls shall be closed.  However, voters who are already in the polling place by 4:00 p.m. shall be allowed to vote.

Lists of qualified voters shall be submitted by the Chairman Membership Committee to the Board of Directors for confirmatory verifications on the date following the deadline to receive membership dues/donations on September 20, 2015.

Dear Kabaleyans, Fellow Pangasinenses,

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT !!!

Our Election day will now be on SEPTEMBER 27, 2015, SUNDAY, 1:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M., AT MARRIOTT COURYARD, 5865 KATELLA AVE., CYPRESS, CA 90630.

Requirements and proceedings ( Election Rules and Regulations) are simplified to facilitate and provide more time for members to wisely choose and elect our Board of Directors.

Urgent items to keep in mind:

Membership Dues/donations must be paid and received by September 20, 2015. Registration and Renewal forms were distributed during our last general membership meeting – August 16, 2015.  However, we will mail, e-mail, and post the forms in our website – www.pbusa1.com.  ( Applicable for members with addresses and e-mails registered in our portal registry)
***If unable to receive, retrieve, and print said forms, please mail in your dues/donations ( payable to PB-USA, Inc.) and indicate your Town with your e-mail address and phone number (if possible).  Mail payments to : PB -USA, Inc., 6480 Leone Way, Cypress, CA  90630.  $15.00 for Council President members . $10.00 for non-Council Presidents and for new membership.  These dues/donations must be received by September 20, 2015.

Applications forms for Board of Directors must be submitted and received by September 15, 2015. We will do the same process as with the above membership renewals and registrations. No fee for the application but a  generous and discretionary donation ( any amount) is respectfully requested to accompany the application forms from the candidates.  Again, forms were distributed during our last general membership meeting.  However, we will mail, e-mail, and post said forms in our website.  If unable to receive and print the forms, please call and e-mail us for assistance. Phone#’s 714 759 0064, 562 397 7753.  E-mail address- edrenjac@aol.com.

Applications must be received by September 15, 2015.  Send completed forms to PB-USA, Inc., 6480 Leone Way, Cypress, CA  90630.

For more details, progressive reports. and updates regarding our election, please check your mails, e-mails, and tune in to our website – www.pbusa1.com.

Our election committee headed by Dom dela Cruz ( Chairman) and Tony Barlongo (Vice-Chairman) will be posting and  disseminating the simplified election rules and regulations.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Eddie Ferrer
President
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc.