2nd USA REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

November 9-11, 2007
Order of the Knights of Rizal
Theme: “Rizalism- Strengthening Chapter and Area Relationships.”
Hosted By:
Eastern USA Area Council
Central Florida Chapter
Orlando, Florida

Orlando Marriot Downtown
400 W. Livingston St
Orlando, Florida
USA
407-843-6664

Assembly Day I
Friday, November 9, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITES

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arrival of Delegates & Hotel Check-In
Orlando Marriot Downtown

Early Arrivals
Assembly Registration & Information

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Floral Offerings, Rizal Monument
International Plaza, Lake Eola (Attire: Knights- Uniform; Ladies- Uniform/Cultural)
Sir Fred Floyd, KCR Commander Central Florida
Sir Hoover Yap, KGOR Area Commander Eastern USA II and III

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Fellowship Registration & Cocktails (Cash Bar)

7:30 pm – 12:00 am
Fellowship
(Attire: Preferably Cultural)

National Anthems
Star Spangled Banner – Eshley May Yap
Lupang Hinirang – Sir Harley Yap, KCR

Invocation
Sir Mario Ordona, KCR
Chapter Commander, Past Commander Central FloridaChapter

Assembly Day I
Friday, November 9, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITES CONT’D…

Call to Order
Sir Virgilio Esguerra KGCR
Acting Supreme Commander

Dinner
Marriott Catering

Opening Statement
Sir Hoover Yap, KGOR – Area Commander, USA II and III
Sir Noli Vianzon KGOR, USA Regional Commander

Elevation of 2nd Degrees, Exaltation of 3rd Degrees, Conferment of 4th Degrees, and Lifetime Memberhsips. Presentation of Awards and Medals
Cultural Presentations

Presiding Official
Sir Virgilio Esguerra KGCR
Acting Supreme Commander

Rizalian pledge, Closing Remarks
Sir Amado Defante, KCR
Commander, Cleveland Chapter

Master of Ceremonies
Sir Eric Cruz, KCR – Past Commander Central Florida

Dancing, D.J. Entertainment
Sir Victor Montallana, KOR Sir Harley Yap, KCR Sir Jay Alcordo, KOR

Assembly Day II
Saturday, November 10, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

7:00 am – 8:30 pm
Breakfast, Assembly
(Attire: Knights- Uniform; Ladies- Uniform/Cultural)

8:30 am – 10:30 am
Plenary Session

Processional Entry of OKOR Officials
Supreme Commander, Supreme Council Members,
Regional Commanders, Area and Chapter Commanders and Official Guests

Call to Order
Sir Virgilio Esquerra, KGCR
Acting Supreme Commander

Invocation
Sir Rev. Fr. Raynald Bonoan, KOR

Entrance of Colors
Sir Alex De Guzman, KGOR Past Commander Central Florida Chapter
Sir Ernie Tico, KCR Past Commander Central Florida Chapter

National Anthems
Sir Eric Cruz, Past Commander Central Florida Chapter
Lady Ching Vianzon, Past Officer Ladies’ Auxiliary Jacksonville Chapter

Opening Remarks, Presentation of Delegates
Sir Noli Vianzon, KGOR
USA Regional Commander

Introduction of Guest Speaker
Sir Fred Floyd, KCR
Commander Central Florida

Welcome Remarks
Lita Martija
Chair: Council for Filipino American Organizations

10:00 am – 10:15 am
Coffee Break

10:15 am – 12:00 pm
Plenary Session

Assembly Day II
Saturday, November 10, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES CONT’D…

Introduction of Guest Speaker
Sir Rey Banta, KGOR
Deputy Regional Commander USA

Inspirational Message
Sir Rogelio Quiambao, KGCR
Past Supreme Commander, International Coordinator

Introduction of the Deputy Supreme Commander
Sir Ely Faypon, KGCR
Advisor to USA Regional Council

State of the Order of Address
Sir Virgilio Esguerra, KGCR
Acting Supreme Commander

Introduction
Sir Noli Vianzon, KGOR
Regional Commander for USA

Report of the Regional Commander
Sir Bert Almeda, KCR
Commander Tampa Bay Chapter

Reports of the Area Commanders
Sir Tom Rodriguez, KGOR, Eastern USA I
Sir Hoover Yap, KGOR, Eastern USA I and II
Sir Boni Cenir, KGOR, Central USA
Sir Tony Berango, KGOR, Western USA

Introduction of Speaker
Lady Carmelita Bamba – Dagani MD, Past President Ladies’ Auxiliary Central Florida Chapter

Speech: Maintaining a Tolerant and Understanding Attitude
Lady Lally Fierro, LLB, CPA, Charter President Ladies’ Auxiliary Jacksonville Chapter

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch & Entertainment

Master of Ceremonies – AM Session
Sir Ernie Perez KGOR, Past Commander Jacksonville Chapter

1:30 pm – 3:10 pm
Plenary Session

Assembly Day II
Saturday, November 10, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES CONT’D…

Introduction of Speaker
Sir Roger Alama, KGCR
Past USA Regional Commander

Speech: Rizalizing the Philippines
Sir Pablo Trillana III, KGOR
Past Supreme Council Member

Introduction of Speaker
Sir Lito Neluna, KCR
Past Executive Assistant to the Supreme Commander

Speech: Building Chapter/Area Partnerships
Sir Val F. Dagani Jr., KGCR
Supreme Archivist

3:10 pm – 3:20 pm
Coffee Break

3:20 pm – 5:30 pm
Concurrent Group Sessions
GROUP 1 GROUP 2

Facilitators
Sir Rogelio Alama, KGCR
Sir Val F. Dagani Jr., KGCR

Group Reports

Rizalian Pledge
Sir Iman Bartolo
Past Commander Central Florida Chapter

Master of Ceremonies – PM Session
Sir Eddie Limon, KCR, Commander Jacksonville Chapter

Assembly Day II
Saturday, November 10, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES CONT’D…

Gala Night
(Attire: Formal/Cultural)

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Registration & Cocktails (Cash Bar)

7:15 pm – 7:30 pm
National Anthems
Star Spangled Banner Lupang Hinirang
Faith Foundation of Orlando

Invocation
Sir Tony Zman KOR Chaplain Central Florida Chapter

Welcome Statement
Sir Noli Vianzon, KGOR USA Regional Commander

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dinner & Cultural Presentations
Faith Foundation of Orlando

Introduction of Speaker
Sir Val Dagani, Jr. KGCR, Supreme Archivist

Inspirational Speech
Sir Willy Gaa, KGOR
Philippine Ambassador to USA

9:00 pm
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Sir Rogelio Quiambao, KGCR

Address
Sir Hilario Davide Jr., KGCR
Philippine Ambassador to United Nations
Supreme Commander on Leave

Presentation of Plaques

Closing Song
Sir Harley Yap, KCR

Master of Ceremonies
Sir Tom Rodriguez, KGOR
Area Commander Eastern USA 1
Assembly Day III
Sunday, November 11, 2007

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

8:30 am – 9:30 am
Ecumenical Service
Officiating Priest Sir Father Nacorda

Message / Homily
Reverend Armand Arellano, KCR
Commander Strongsville Chapter

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Farewell Brunch
Filipino Cuisine

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mid-day Activities

Information Regarding Greater Orlando Attractions

Transportation and Tour Committee


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  1. Sir Rainer Guevarra,KCR Avatar

    Just a brief note of appreciation to all
    brother Knights and ladies, and their guests,
    during their stay here in Orlando.
    I met a tremendous power of brotherhood
    during that brief but glorious three days!

    Whenever you’re in O’Town,just call…
    Many Thanks! 407-383-6903

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