June 2019
UAP Makati-CBD
Thanksgiving Party
Story by: Glee San S. Urbiztondo NAMPAP, UAP, GreenAP, IIEE
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Makati-CBD
Chapter celebrated its Thanksgiving Party last June 28, 2019
at SALA Center Stage, Jupiter Place, Jupiter Street, Makati
City. Despite the rainy Friday night, the party was attended
by new and current Chapter members; and loyal industry
partners.
The program started with a prayer led by incoming Chapter
Board Director Ar/EnP. MJ Falome, followed by the welcoming
remarks of Chapter President Ar. Michael Frederick Lazo. The
fun started with the group games initiated by Ar. MJ Falome
together with the incoming CBD Chapter Assistant Treasurer
Bryan Yu. Everybody then grabbed a bite for dinner while
others sang their hearts out on the karaoke lounge. A good
sign for the rest of the evening.
While everybody was enjoying the banquet, new members
were undergoing the traditional Chapter “initiation” requiring
them to deliver pick-up lines or jokes after introducing
themselves. Since the karaoke have three microphones, they
were given an option to sing instead. Arose as other guests
joined in to singing while the rest played billiards, darts and
card games waiting for their turn on the microphone.
Looking back on fiscal year 2018-2019, the fruitful activities
would not have been possible without the efforts of the UAP
Makati-CBD Chapter Board of Directors. To acknowledge
such, the Board for 2018-2019 fiscal year were called in
front as certificates were given in recognition of their efforts.
Tokens were also given to recognize our industry partners:
Bostik, Boysen, Davies, Rain or Shine, San Francisco
Mirrors, and Starken.
They presented their products and introduced contact
person(s) for future collaborations. Raffle items were also
given away. The program ended with a group photoshoot
– the CBD Family, past and present. The singing continued
until the doors closed. It was a fun night indeed.