ESPA FOUNDATION

Dear All Brus,

We (Wally Rola, Lusi Ranit, and me) met last Friday, 20 July from 3-4pm
to discuss the ESPA Foundation matters. Following are the highlights:

1. Proposal for training on "Managing natural and human-induced risks
in agricultural producton systems" will be prepared for funding by DA
through DA-BAR. Implementation by October or Nov 2007 in Luzon (Baguio
City); Visayas (Cebu); and Mindanao (Davao). Lead Person: FP Lansigan

2. Proposal for training on 'Capability buidling for agribusiness units
of DA RFUs' (one-week) to be prepared; 4-5 sessions throughout the
Philippines in October/ Nov 2007; funding by DA. Lead: Wally Rola

3. Track record of past projects handled by FESPA, Inc. will have to be
written. This will include the training courses we conducted in
statistics and scientific writing with DA-BAR in mid 1990s, and also
the training program with Audie Ugalino. Lead Person: Luis Ranit.
Will seek help from brus who worked with FESPA before (Pepe Manalo, Rex
Dizon, Doy Salacup, et al.). BRUS: WE NEED YOUR HELP HERE!

4. Bru Luis Ranit will be acting Executive Director of FESPA, Inc. He
will check with SEC on procedure and/or requirements to re-activate the
Foundation. He has the time until Dec 2007 to work for the FESPA, Inc.
The EspaAA may provide some funds for the initial operations.

5. Other Espaleklek brus will be contacted for possible projects for
FESPA, Inc. e.g. Wash Lou re: potential projects of his colleagues
needing EIA in their businesses and projects, etc. ATTENTION BRUS: If
you now of any potential projects the FESPA, Inc. can engage in, please
let us know.

6. The Group decided to meet again on Saturday, July 28, 2:00pm at
Chowking at Vega Center, LB.

NOTE: WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE BRUS WHO HAVE INDICATED INTERESTS EARLIER TO CONTRIBUTE their experiences and talents to FESPA, Inc. like Pepe Manalo, Boy Catalla, Oca Diongco, Tabo Zamora, Alex Reyes. etc.

Bru Wally said that we can meet at Chowking
and can then move to his brother's house in Los Banos (Umali)
Subdivision for the meeting and fellowship. MAIN AGENDA: FESPA, Inc.;
Brainstormimg on Projects; Fund-raising etc.

These are all for now. Best regards to all.

Yours,

Felino/ Ino

Sincerest Condolence to Bru Lorenz Alcantara

In behalf of the espaleklek family, I would like to express our sincerest and deepest condolence to Bru Lorenz Alcantara and his family. His wife, Lynn, passed away last Saturday, July 14, 2007. The wake is at the Garden of Memories in Pateros and the funeral will be on Wednesday, July 18 after the 9am Mass.

As one we all pray the for eternal repose of her soul and that she may rest in peace in the loving arms of our Maker, the Lord God Almighty. May Perpetual Light shine upon her.

We remember Lynn during the late 70's and early 80's as Lorenz' ever smiling and sunshine-filled girlfriend. She's one of our eslas who were also passionate with espaleklek. She contributed not only in brightening up the tambayan but also with her shirt and cap designs. Her memory will forever be in our hearts.

We also pray that God may give extra strength to Lorenz and her loved ones that she left behind. May God fill the void created by Lynn's early departure.

We, as a family, continue to be a support to you, Bru Lorenz.

God bless us all!
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Response From Lorenz

Dear brus,

In behalf of my family, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers and support of the espa community in our time of grief.

To the resident brus, GMA esq'ers, brus from North America, LB and allover, who went out of their way to condole with us, gave moral support and sent financial donations, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Indeed the brotherhood of the espaleklek is alive.

In your prayers, please remember Lynn, may God grant her eternal happiness and peace. Please also pray for us in this sad time of the loss of our dearly beloved Lynn.

God be with us all,

Lorenz