"SELECT REFERENCES FOR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP " By: DR. JACOBO R. ASUNCION,JR. M.D.,C.M.

The following special  SELECT REFERENCES  were assembled primarily for the use of  the members  of our  Society :  THE  FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA  ,  who are keen  in their  LEADERSHIP  DEVELOPMENT or  for the readers of this BLOG who may find it useful.  

"Every thing rise and fall because of
  Leadership ".
            John C Maxwell

 The references that I recommend are as 
 follows:


 1. The Memorandum of Association:
     The Constitution & By-Laws of the
     Filipino Association of Nova Scotia.
     ( Latest Revision).


2."Developing THE LEADER Within You"  By: John C. Maxwell, 1993.
      ISBN 0-8407-6744-7



3."Developing THE LEADER Within You". 
Workbook        By:John C. Maxwell,2001.
      ISBN  0-7852-6725-5



4."CREDIBILITY":  How Leaders gain and lose it, Why People Demand it.  By: James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner  ,1993.
      ISBN 1-55542-550-X



5." The 21 Indispensable  QUALITIES OF A  LEADER":  Becoming the Person Others Will Want To Follow.     By: Dr. John C. Maxwell,1999.
       ISBN 0-7852-7440-5 



6." What Followers Expect from Leaders":  How To Meet Peoples Expectations and Build  Credibility.   Jossey-Bass Audiobooks.    By: James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner, 1988. 
       ISBN 1-55542-908-4



7." Robert'S Rules of Order  Newly Revised".         " IN BRIEF"   2nd Edition   By:  Henry M. Robert  III, William J. Evans,  Daniel H. Honemann, Thomas J. Balch, 2011
       ISBN  978-0-306-82019-9
      
               

8."Robert'S Rules of Order  Newly Revised
   11th Edition         By:  Sarah Corbin Robert ,
    Henry M. Robert III, William J. Evans,
    Daniel H. Honemann, and Thomas J. Balch.
    2011
           ISBN  978-0-306-82020-5 (paperback)
   
   
      
   9." The 21 Irrefutable LAWS OF LEADERSHIP :       Follow Them and People Will Follow You.
     John C. Maxwell,1998.
           ISBN 0-7852-7431-6



10." The 17 Indisputable LAWS OF TEAMWORK:      Embrace Them and Empower  Your Team.
      John C. Maxwell,2001.
           ISBN 0=7852-7434-0



11."The quick and easy way to
      EFFECTIVE  SPEAKING
    
      Revision by: Dorothy Carnegie of
      Public Speaking and Influencing
      Men in Business by:
      D A L E  C A R N E G I E, 1969.
      Publisher's stock number 1470
      Library of Congress catalog card
      number: 62-9389.



12." THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE:
      How to get extraordinary things done
      in organizations
      James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner.,1987.
             ISBN 1-55542-211-X (alk.paper).



13." LEADERS: The Strategies of Taking Charge"

       Based on the Best Selling Book
       by Warren Bennis & Burt Nanus.
       16  sides  Stereo-Cassettes  No. 1 to 16
        ( 8  cassettes ).
        1986 SyberVision Systems,Inc.,
         Newark,California




14." MAXIMUM  LEADERSHIP": The World CEOs
        Share Their Five Strategies For Success.
        Charles M. Fark and Philippe 
        Backer,1996.
              ISBN 0-8050-4151-6 

  

15. "LEADERSHIP":  50 Points of Wisdom For      

       Today's Leaders By:
       General Rick Hillier, 2010.
             ISBN 978-1-55468-494-6


                               Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.


            

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2019-2020 32nd President :

2017-2018 31st President:

2016-2017 30th President:

2014-2015 29th President:

                

A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S :

                                                                      29  September 2011

•      I  wish to express special thanks to all the former and  incumbent  Presidents and some members of the Board of Directors who gave me  some relevant inputs during the preparation  and writing of this historical document using the  BLOG.
•  I can undoubtedly  assure you that the task of recalling and reconstructing  what happened in the FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA  for the past forty  four (44) years ... is a  daunting and challenging one !   But , with the help of some of you I found  that after all it was not an impossible task !   Again Thank you !

                    

•            Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D., C.M.
  

2012-2013 28th President : Leni Remolano Van der Jagt , R.N.

Highlights of the main events and acheivements of Leni  Remolano Van  der  jagt's administration :

• F.A.N.S.  EXECUTIVE  OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2012-2013:

   1.  President & Chair, Board of Directors
          Leni Remolano Van der jagt

   2. First Vice-President
          Remedios M. Swarez

   3. Second Vice-President
          Erlinda O. Asuncion
   4. Secretary
           Nimfa Oakley
   5. Asst. Secretary
           Nimfa Tolentino
   6. Treasurer
            Rosie Dorey
   7. Asst. Treasurer
            Rheyza Guyo
   8. P R O
            Anado Foronda
   9. Bus. Manager
            Sally Martinez
  10. Peace Officer
            Nora Bermundo
  11. Halifax Repr.

  12. Dartmouth Repr.

  13. Bedford & Sackville Repr.

  14. Board of Trustee(3yrs)

  15. Board of Trustee(2yrs)
           Jeorge Sadi
  16. Board of Trustee(1yr)
           Emerson Regala

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•  Leni Van der Jagt Administration and its First Executive Officers met at the Multipurpose Room of the Roxbury Luxury Condominium  Complex.

    The Dr.Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon's
    Administration handed over it's Financial
    Records from the Treasurer, Ms Emelda    
    Montinola,and the Secretarial Records from
    Ms Marlene Melanson.

 .The President and the New Executive Officers
   planned the FANS ACTIVITIES FOR 2012.

.FILIPINO  BUFFET DINNER & KAROOKE
 NIGHT - was held at the DURTY NELLY'S IRISH
 PUB. This function was planned as a FUND
 RAISING EFFORT for the relief of the flood
 victims of CAGAYAN de ORO in Southern
 Philippines. Direct Donations were  also collect
 ed  for the CANADIAN REDCROSS.

 .The Memorable Evening of FUN,FOOD,DRINKS,
   And MUSIC was organized by Mr. Joe            
   McGinnis, the Pub Proprietor; the four
   Filipino Cooks- Michael, Myra, Alfie and 
   Mel ; and Representative  of the FANS, The
   Former President, Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio-   Domondon.  Date: January 19,2012. Tickets:
   $15.00( Taxes Included). The KARAOKE
   was a hit!  Many Filipinos participated
   like: Nadia Moore, Emerson Regala,Linda      
   Guinto , Mr. Joe McGinnis, Leni  van der Yagt     and many others .  The SPECIALLY
   PREPARED  BUFFET DINNER + DESSERT-
   FILIPINO STYLE... was a " Gastronomic  
   Delight ", and displayed "Gourmet Expertice...
   out of this world !" Thanks a lot to our
   KABABAYANS ,and to the  MANAGEMENT OF
   DURTY NELLY'S!

 . The FANS VALENTINE DINNER & DANCE
   at the PACIFICO'S MARTINI LOUNGE, on the  
   11th of Feb,2012, was indeed a success and
   a memorable one.  Amado Foronda our PRO

  led the Prayer Grace.  The food was nicely 

  prepared and delicious' The DJ started the

  music right after dinner.

  The PRO gave a brief comment  about the

  Valentinos and Valentinas which added an

  accent to the "night to remember"   The

  party went beyond 1:00 AM.

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   The FANS  hosted:

               The FILIPINO COMMUNITY FORUM

  with the Philippine Ambassador to Canada,

  H.E. Honourable Leslie Gatan, Consular

  Officials and distinguished guests

 on April 12,2012 at the  St. John the Baptist

 Parish Hall, Purcell's Cove Road, Halifax,NS.

 @ 7:00 PM.

                 P  R  O  G  R  A  M   M   E

   Mr.Fred Gaspar, MC led the singing of

  " Lupang Hinirang " and  " O' Canada".

  Mr.Amado Foronda introduced Ms. Remy

  Swarez, 1st V.P. who spoke on behalf of 

  the President, Mrs. Leny Van der Jagt.

     Welcome Remarks...FANS President

     Introduction of the Philippine Ambassador

                     ... Mrs. Rosalinda Hamilton,

                          Filipino Canadian Society

   Remarks of His Excellency, Ambassador

      Leslie B. Gatan ( with introduction of 

      delegation members and officials from the 

      Nova Scotia  provincial government and

      overview of Embassy functions and           

      programs)

  Remarks from Ms. Elizabeth Mills, Executive

     Director, Office of Immigration,NS.

  Remarks of Ms. Lynn Hartley,Director of

     Labour Standards, Department of Labour

     Standards,Department of Labour and
     Advanced Education, Nova Scotia

  Remarks from Andrew Leverman, 
    Immigration Settlement and Integration  
    Services(ISIS)

  Briefing by Mr. J. Ramon Gonzales, Country
   Development  Manager for the Philippines
   of Western Union Canada, On Remittances.

  Open Forum: Many questions were asked
     by the attendees to the panel of speakers
      regarding temporary and skilled
      workers.                     Definitive
     answers will be defered until after  The
     Nova Scotia Labour Standards and Fee
     Schedules  and Policies take effect. 
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  F A N S   M A I L
  New Edition:  Volume 1  Number 1
  April, 2012

  Managing Editor: Amado G. Foronda
  Web Master: Gerald Bermundo
  Contributors This Issue:
      Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.
      Leni R. Van der Jagt,R.N.
      Imelda Muntinola
      Rosalinda Hamilton,R.N.
      Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon,D.D.S.,
                                                        R.D.H.
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  Sunday, 15 April 2012.

  . EASTER CELEBRATION @ the St. JOHN THE
    BAPTIST PARISH CENTER.
        - Children and  adult games were played
           and enjoged by every one!  This was
           led by Erlinda A. Unite.

       - A delicious variety of food were prepared
           with the succulent and savoury
           ROASTED TURKEY as the Center piece.
           And the Chefs ?   Robert Van der Jagt,
           among many others .

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    Friday, 18 May 2012  @  7:00 PM.

    " BOOMTARAT NIGHTOUT IN TOWN"


    The FANS "TABOO"  DINNER  &  DANCE
               and one complimentary drink.
            Taboo @ Grafton St., Halifax. N.S.

    Ticket: $20.00
          LET'S ALL ENJOY THIS NIGHT !!!

 

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    Tuesday, 12 June  2012.

    The PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
    was commemorated at the St. JOHN THE
    BAPTIST PARISH CENTER.


















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    Sunday, 1  July  2012.

    CANADA DAY CELEBRATION. 

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              September 2012

    The FANS FIESTA FILIPINO

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        October 2012.

    GALA NIGHT  &   THANKSGIVING

    CELEBRATION

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           November 2012.

    HALLOWEEN

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    Monday, 31 December 2012..

    NEW YEAR'S EVE  DINNER & DANCE

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1968-1969 PART 2 1st President, ,Founder , Founding President Dr. Jacobo Rosales Asuncion, Jr. ,A.A., M.D., C.M.

              

                                              



           

                                         

                                      
               My  Philosophy  of  Life :

    *  "Semper Sapiensia  et  carpe diem ! "

                      (Latin)

              *   Always think and seize the day!

         

                   Think of how successful 
          we would be in life,
          if we do not think of failure ?


      *  Think as if it is impossible to fail!

         
                  Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
         
    ___________________________________    



                   
           -----       P A R T   2        --------

        The Highlights of  Main Events and
        Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales
            Asuncion,Jr.'s  Administration
             _________________________

•     THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION 

              OF NOVA SCOTIA

         was founded on August 9, 1968
         at 7:35 P.M. A.S.T.


         with the following objectives among
         others: To foster social and friendly
         relations among Filipinos, while
         promoting mutual understanding
         between Filipinos and people of all 
         nations; and to promote the Filipino
         cultural heritage.


              ________________________

•     The FIRST ELECTED DIRECTORS OF

         ( EXECUTIVE COUNCIL )
         
         THE  FILIPINO ASSOCIATION 
         OF NOVA SCOTIA :


            The  1st President, Founder,
            Founding President & Chair of 
            the Board of Directors :
           
             ...Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.


           The First Directors:


              Vice-President:
               ......Dr. Gregorio L. Sayat, M.D.


              Secretary & Principal Co-Founder :
               ......Miss Ma. Luisa ( Marissa )
                      R. Asuncion,B.Sc.Com.


              Assistant Secretary :
               ......Miss Toni Jurado


              Treasurer :
               ......Miss  Lina Beltran


              Assistant Treasurer :
               ......Mrs. Neri Belen


              Business Manager :
               ......Dr. Roger Guzman,M.D.


              Assistant Business Manager :
               ......Mrs. Ningning Libadia, M.T.


              Public Relations :
               .Mrs. Gloria Sangalang, M.Sc.Chem.(*)
               .Dr. Nellie N. Sarkar , M.D.


              Sgt.at Arms :
              .......Mr, Roger Escobar.

       (*)Vice-President  &  PRO ( Protempore) .            ________________________

•     The Original Constitution and By-Laws

         of THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION
             OF NOVA  SCOTIA



             Dr. Roger  Guzman ,M.D., and
             Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr., M.D.,C.M.


         It was ratified as amended and documented  on March 13,1969.
       
                __________________________
   

•     The"PASKO SA NAYON" Celebration   

              (Miss Toni  Jurado )
          was held at the McInnis Hall,Dalhousie
          University Student Union Bldg.,December
          28,1968.
        
         Congratulatory Cablegrams were received
         and read by Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.
         prior to the program before a huge          
         audience:
             
              Consul General Bisnar,
              Philippine Consulate General,
              Vancouver,Canada ;


              General Carlos P. Romulo,
              Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affaires,
              &Permanent Representative to the
              United Nations, and ;


              His Excellency,
              President Ferdinand Marcos,
              President of the Republic of
              the Philippines.

   *  After the presentation of the well received
     Program, all the Elected Officers( Executive
     Council ) presented and performed the
     Elegant Stately Dance: " REGODON DE
     HONOR ."


   *  Among the distinguished guests: Mayor
     of Halifax,Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia,
     Dr. Chester Stewart,Dean of Dalhousie
     Faculty of Medicine, Dr.Richard L. de CH.
     Saunders,Head of the Department of
     Anatomy & Neurobiology, and other distin-
     guished guests.


   *  The  Dinner and Dance was fit for the 
     Royalty ! 
     The  Philippine Cuisine dinner with lechon, 
     and many other delicasies,and exotic 
     desserts was followed by a dance with gusto!
     Every  attendee danced.
      
    *  The McInnes Room of the Dal Student
        Union was the  BALLROOM .  It was
        decorated beautifully and was turned
        into a TROPICAL  PARADISE !

__________________________________________
          ___________________________

•   The Committee on Incorporation 

          Dr. Nellie Sarkar &
          Dr. J.R.Asuncion,Jr.
       It  recommended on a Report that the
       association be incorporated as a
       Society under the R.S.N.S.,March,1969.
            ____________________________

•  The First F.A.N.S. Directory of Members 

                     (  1968-1969)
       This was compiled and published  by Miss
       Marissa R. Asuncion.
         ______________________________

•  The First Annual Picnic.

      This was held in Hubbards Beach in
      August 1968.  Everyone enjoyed   swim-
      ming.  To keep ourselves warm,we started
      a bonfire. With a good appetite,we finished
      all the food we brought. We had a hearty
      sing-a-long to the end.
         _______________________________

•  Philippine Independence Day: 

           We celebrated  the 71st anniversary at
      the Citadel Inn.  There was a prepared
      program and the Keynote speaker was
      Mr. Roy McCosh, the Regional Director
      of Canada Manpower and Immigration.
          ______________________________

• Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts.

     The Association participated in this
     festival with two folk dance numbers,and
     two pieces of music played by our FANS
     BAND.  This was held in Acadia University,
     Wolfville,N.S. in May,1969.
          _____________________________

•  The Turning Over of Presidency is             .

            accompanied by the Traditional Turning
      over ceremony of the Presidential gavel
      of authority.  Initiated by Dr. J.R.Asuncion, 
      Jr. on June 12, 1968.
 ________________________________________

    

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

 I wish to express my sincere thanks to :


 *Mrs. Erlinda Obellos Asuncion, my loving wife,for her patience and understanding because of the huge amount of times I spent in this BLOG instead of with her and my family;


 *Mr. Paul Daniel Asuncion, and Mr. Michael  Antonio Asuncion,my two sons for making me a better and smarter BLOGGER;


 *All the Presidents, and officers for their respective valuable inputs in this Blog.

                 
                  Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M. D.,C. M.

      

1968-1969 PART 1 1st President, Founder, Founding President Dr. Jacobo Rosales Asuncion Jr., A.A., M.D., C.M.

 

                                                        




         My  Philosophy of Life :

* "Semper Sapiensia et carpe diem !"

                    (Latin)
      
     * Always Think and seize the day !
     
        Think of how successful
        We would be in life
        If  we do not think of failure?


     * Think as if it is impossible to fail !


                    Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
     -----------------------------------------------
     

               ----      P A R T   1        ----

         The Highlights of Main Events and 
         Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales
         Asuncion,Jr.'s Administration:

•     The  Very First Formal Meeting of the  

         Society:

         The Recording and Corresponding Secre-
         tary Pro-tempore, Miss Ma.Luisa(Marissa)
         Rosales Asuncion, the younger sister of
         the President notified by phone all the
         Filipinos living in Halifax, Dartmouth,and 
         vicinity to attend an important meeting
         called on behalf of the President.

         
         The meeting was called to order by the
         President Pro-tempore, Dr . Jacobo
         Rosales Asuncion,Jr. at 7:00 pm. A.S.T.          May 20,1968 at the residence of Miss Lina
         Beltran, and Miss Toni Jurado at
         Brenton Street, Halifax,N.S.
         Halifax.


         The following agenda were  adopted:
         
         1.  Call the meeting to order.
         2.  The organization of the society.
         3.  The celebration of the Philippine
               Independence Day,June 12.
         4.  Appointment of the Chairs of the
              Committees for both No.2 and No.3.
         5.  Schedule the Board of Directors Meeting
              A.S.A.P.
         6.  Other business.
         7.  Adjournment.
    
        Because of time constraint,namely June 12
        was fast approaching, the meeting decided
        to celebrate the Philippine Independence 

        first,and organize the society at a later 
        date.
        
                    _______________________

•   The First Philippine Independence   

       celebration

       was held  at the Flamingo Restaurant , 
       Lounge, Bar & Grill ,Bayer's Road Shopping 
       Center in Halifax,N.S. on June 12,1968.




        Mary Barker of the Mail-Star wrote:" As
        Marco Polo was treated by Kubla khan,so
        with the guests of the the Filipino Asso-
        ciation of Nova Scotia,who feasted and 

        were entertained in Halifax in celebration of
        Philippine Independence Day. The natio-
        nalistic main address: "The Struggle for
        Philippine Independence" was delivered
        by Dr. J.R.Asuncion,Jr.  Dr. Asuncion 
        concluded his address with the following   

        remarks: Because of the sacrifices of our   
        heroes,we are now enjoying freedom!  And 
        now in Canada, we are the proud Special
        Ambassadors of our country---
               The Philippines !

        And should act that way in Canada,
        in whatever we say,do or think !
        Thank you .
        
        (Monday,June 17,1968, Mail-Star,
        Mary Barker).
 
       




     The colorful and beautiful folk dances presen-
     ted were:
     Binasuan- Miss Norma Mendoza
     Asik Moro-Miss Angelica Mangrobang
     Tinikling-Miss Toni Jurado and Bambi Nunez,
                     and Claudia Ocampo and Linda
                     Amoranto.
              _________________________

•  The FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA
 SCOTIA  ( F.A.N.S. ) was founded

 

      On August 9,1968 at 7:35 PM. A.S.T. , with   
      
      the following main objectives
      of the Society, among others:   To foster
      social and friendly relations among members
      while promoting mutual understanding 
      between Filipinos and people of all nations ;
      and to promote and preserve the Filipino
      cultural heritage.
           ________________________

•     THE FIRST ELECTED DIRECTORS

          ( EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ) of the
         
         FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA
         SCOTIA (F.A.N.S.) :




        The  1st President,Founder,
        Founding President ,and Chair
        of the Board of Directors :
        
         ....... Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
         
       ***PLEASE  NOTE:***
        
        SORRY, WE RAN OUT OF SPACE !
        
        For the Continuation of this BLOG,
        please see  A NEW POST dated
        Sunday. August 14, 2011 ... located
        just above this post, or close to it
        with my name in it.  THANK YOU !

         ......Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
_______________________________________