Regional officer-in-charge Mildred Garay of the Department of Education will be the keynote speaker at the induction ceremony of the newly-elected officers of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines-Negros Occidental Council, at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol, Bacolod City, today, a press release from GSP said.

The officers who will serve for the 2009-2012 term are led by Ruby Velez as president, Andrea Si – first vice president, Marina Urbanozo – second vice president, Gilda Puey – third vice president, Lory Ploteña – secretary, May Cueva – assistant secretary, Lina Perez – treasurer, Lavender Hipolito – assistant treasurer and Nenita Gabayeron – auditor.

Committee chairpersons and vice chairpersons are: Membership – Elisa Broñola and Reydena Lucerna, Program – Nenita Gabayeron and Cynthia Lazo, Training – Lavender Hipolito and Lina Perez, Finance – Ann Gardoce and Marietta Dunseith, Real Property and Building – Marietta Dunseith and Julie Ann Uy, Personnel – May Cueva and Nelly Gelongo, CES – Cecilia Barbasa and Lory Ploteña, PR/Communication – Anna Marie Lucasan and May Cueva, and Legal – Andrea Si and Luz Dato Lacson, the press release said.

Around 80 District Committee chairpersons, field advisers and Division Girl Scout coordinators are expected to attend the assembly on the theme “Join In, Reach Out, Change Lives.”

Other officials expected to the event are Vice Gov. Emilio Yulo III and Board Member Mae Javellana, the press release added.*

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Artist holds solo exhibit

Bacolod artist Butch Liboon opened his first solo exhibit titled “Porno Gra Pipa” Saturday, which runs until August 22, at the Namit Namit Resto Gallery near the Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City.

The show features more than 40 pieces of pipes including sculptures made by the artist from terra cotta, wood and other materials.

Guests of honor were businessman Frank Carbon and society columnist Luci Lizares.

Liboon said he has created pipes in different sizes which are functional and decorative, and can also be used as souvenir items. His penchant for pipes was inspired by his grandfather who had been using one, he said.

Meanwhile, the 34th anniversary exhibit of the Art Association of Bacolod-Negros is ongoing at the Negros Museum until August 4.

The show features the works of 47 Negrense artists in oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, pastel, and pen and ink.

Those interested in the show may log on to www.aabnegros.tk.*CGS

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Travel seminar se

A three-day Travel Agency Operations Course for current and future owners of travel agencies, travel assistants and all those interested in the travel and tourism business will be held on August 26 to 28, in Intramuros, Manila, a Bacolod City Hall press release said.

The seminar will cover topics to the travel business such as “How to open a New Travel Agency, Air Fare/ticketing, Inbound and Local Tour Operations, Tour Management and Tour Costing”.

Designed to meet the growing demand for well-trained staff in the travel industry, the seminar is organized by the Asia Pacific Tourism Training Institute of Manila. A certificate of completion for participants will be accredited by the Department of Tourism, the press release said.

Interested parties may call Imogene Kana-an of the City Tourism Office at Tel. Nos. 708-3066 or 434-6751, the press release added.*

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People & Events Title 4

Riesse Gyle with mother, Elsie.*

A two-year-old leukemia patient from Bacolod City undergoing chemotherapy is in need of financial assistance for her continuous treatment for the next three years.

Riesse Gyle Sanchez, 2, of Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental was diagnosed in June to have acute lymphocytic leukemia at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital.

Her parents are Elsie, 26, a housewife, and Rey Sanchez, 28, a fisherman, who said they cannot spend for their daughter’s medicines and treatment scheduled weekly.

The total cost of treatment, including medical fee for the past four months, had reached P33,200, the parents said, adding that they have no one to turn to for help, except to benevolent DAILY STAR readers.

Medical records reveal that after a bone marrow aspiration on the patient, doctors found out that the right anterior iliac spine of Riesse Gyle showed a cellular yield, which is consistent with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Any help for the patient may be coursed through the DAILY STAR office.*GCT

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