Dear Kabaleyans, Fellow Pangasinenses,

” Start by doing what’s necessary; Then do what’s possible; and suddenly, you are doing the impossible ”
– St. Francis of Assisi

I had always cherished and carried, in my heart and mind. the above saying of a simple, humble, and spiritual human being.  And, it worked quite inspiringly well for me to coup up with the continuing challenges and struggles in my life as in the running of a business, and yes, four (4) years of executing a mandate for our organization. A barrage of “slings and arrows” came along the way as I crossed bridges.

The journey was not easy and this maybe the right time for me to disclose why I really sought to be an officer, president, of PB-USA.  It all started when Mr. Dan Nino was elected president after having successfully secured our 501 ( C ) ( 3) – Foundation Status. That’s the ice-breaker and the start of an evolution as to who we are and where are we going.  I certainly congratulate and thank Mr. Dan Nino for consciously and patiently taking the lead in starting off and implementing the new course of engagement in running our organization.  The subsequent premise of my decision was to simply continue what Dan Nino started particularly what was urgently needed to be done.

I saw the good writings in the wall that we can finally do something for our kabaleyans, here and abroad, within the purview of our ” Mission Statement”.  My assumption to office in 2012 was still a transition period requiring more orientation on what a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) is all about.  An established accounting and financial firm ( with a good number of foundation clients), Husami & Associates, provided a pro-bono seminar on this subject and kept monitoring our progress as my term of service progressed. This generous guiding light gave us  all the possible opportunities to lay down needed foundations for our “NextGens” to carry on. I do have so much valuable information and meaningful accomplishments to share with everyone.

Our of Board of Directors took a bold, dynamic, and realistic decision in passing a resolution to integrate two (2)  ” Nextgen” members as official members of the board.  Along side this board resolution, the privilege of the Council of Presidents, both past and present, was enhanced to include all Pangasinenses meeting requirements as set forth and approved by the Board of Directors of PB-USA-Inc as being a 501 ( C) ( 3 ) organization.  This amendment was approved by the Board of Directors to avoid discrimination and conflict with the provisions of Federal and California State Law on the election of Board of Directors, its membership, and management of a non-profit organization registered as such under 501 ( C) ( 3 ).  This subject was fully discussed during our previous general membership meeting and will be re-explained on our scheduled meeting this Sunday, August 16.

Please join and attend this important meeting as we  prepare an event for our organization’s lifetime over and above the normal pomp and circumstance of our social activities.  Something that we can all give during our earthly life – definitely “not for show” nor desire for ” recognition”.

” Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given; a heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage. ”
– St. Francis of Assisi

Sincerely,

Eddie Ferrer
President
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA, Inc.