Induction Ceremony and US Embassy Outreach Program
The American Association of Western Visayas will be holding its 2007 induction ceremony with an Outreach Program to be conducted by US Embassy representatives.,
This was learned from AAWV's incoming President, Dr. Vicente Suoribio, Jr. The organization has about 140 active members.
"AAWV exists as an information bridge for its members and other Americans who are not yet aware that AAWV is already more than 10 years in existence," Suoribio said.
The outreach program will be be held today, February 09, 2007, from 8-11 am. At Days Hotel in this city. It aims to assist Americans, especially Fil-Ams in addressing issues which are relevant to their citizenship.
The Embassy representatives will be from the American Citizen Services and Immigrant Visa Units of the Consular Section, Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Offices.
They will answer questions on acquiring American passports, recording US births in the country, perform notaries and affidavits for those marrying Filipinos, provide information related to immigration matters, process Social Security number applications among other issues related to the US citizen and immigrants only.
After the Outreach Program, AAWV will hold its induction with Dr. Evangeline C. Johnson as guest speaker and inducting officer.
Dr. Johnson is the CEO/President of the newly-opened Saviour International Hospital at Molo, Iloilo City. SIH is the hospital of choice of US veterans and Pinoy balikbayan. It also serves the local public. SIH offers several specialty programs including the Heart and Lung Institute, Cosmetic Surgery & Rejuvenation Center, Eye Center, Kidney Center and the Programa sa Masa.
The induction ceremony will be held on Friday, February 9, 2007 at Hotel del Rio. The Officers led by Dr. Suoribio are Dr. Florentino Alerta II -- Vice-President, Norma Suoribio -- Secretary, Merle Mollenido -- Asst. Secretary, Carmen Monsale -- Treasurer, Joy Moreno -- Asst. Treasurer, Della Jaranilla -- Auditor, and PRO -- Valerie Maravilla with Immediate Past President Prima Buckley as ex-officio member.
The Board of Directors are composed of Dr. Vicente Pido, Josephine Arandela, Jesus Naria, Lope Mollenido, Arthur Utterback and Nellie Obligacion.
The Board of Consultants are composed of past presidents Dennis French+, Clarence Green, Maggi Hofileña, Antonio Buñi, Valerie Maravilla, Arturo Faro, Angel Giner and Mrs. Buckley.