Vespa Club of the Philippines 2008 Officers
Last Friday, Vespa Club of the Philippines (VCOP) held it Christmas Party at Pivo Beer and Brats in Ortigas Home Depot complex (thanks for accommodating us, Rikki!). At the same time, Rico & Eugene (VCOP co-founders) decided to hold the very first election for the club on that same day. Here’s the list of of the VCOP officers for 2008.
from left: Mario (sec), Rico (past prexy), Joseph (RD), Mon (VP), Dax (PRO) and me (prexy) [photo courtesy of Bob R. aka don vitto]
President – John Rana (bartmaniac)
VP / Tresurer – Mon Santelices (Naughty DOG)
Secretary – Mario Rodas (waspUP)
PRO / Enforcer – Dax Morfe (cruiserdax)
Ride Director – Joseph Santos (projectV)
I know what you’re thinking. I couldn’t believe it myself, at first. Me… Vespa club president? 
haha! Read here for some backstory so you won’t remain as shocked. 
Weeks ago, way before the VCOP election was announced, my name was already being floated around jokingly as a “potential presidentiable” by my Vespa friends in and outside the club. This insane idea actually came during a drinking spree with Dale, Bert & Tonton (I had my usual iced tea) who cooked up the entire “campaign” thing — a classic case where the sober one gets the butt of jokes. They even thought of zany acronyms (JRFPM) and slogans (Run na, Rana)! Not one wanting to be labeled as prude, I went with the flow. Some may have believed it, but I never took seriously any pledge of support from anybody.
Then I got a call from E telling me about their decision to hold an election and asked me if I’m willing to serve should I be nominated. Of course I said yes but from that point on, everything felt surreal. It suddenly dawned on me then that what started as a joke, refused to stay as such anymore.
At the time of the election, members were given ballots with names of all the VCOP members eligible to hold positions. Voters were asked to tick five names from the list. Did I expect to win? I wanted to but I was also okay if I didn’t make it. I was ready for either scenario. But it turned out that my fellow members wanted me there along with my four other comrades.
To all my friends in and outside VCOP who thought that I could make a difference, thanks for the support. To Rico, our past president, and the rest of the 2007 officers: our gratitudes for hurdling the necessary birth pains and eventual baptism of fire the club endured in it’s first year.
Viva VCOP!
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J0HNRANA
john[dot]rana[at]gmail[dot]com
Congratulations John!
– Jasper and Nyree
Thanks, Nyree! Happy anniv naman sa inyo ni pareng Jasper!.
CONGRATULATIONS SER JOHN! MORE POWER TO YOU AND VCOP!
Thanks Jerome! Prayers to your mom as well.
hanep, prexy na, eic pa
AYOS!
akalain mo yun! Congrats el presidente!
Mi, mas far-fetched yung pagiging EIC. But who knows? bwahaha
Jays, mas kapani-paniwala naman yung sa akin kaysa being Top 25 in the world!
bwhahaha
Seriously, thanks guys!
Congrats John see you and your club soon, will have more time in Manila this year looking for a place to live looking forward to ride with your club, if you need any thing from California just let me know
Thanks Terry! Hope to be able to send you the stuff you requested by January. Thanks for the patience.
Pasensya na puro weddings e, ngayon lang nakapag-check ng blog. And presidente ka na pala! Congrats pre(z) and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas pare. Kitakits bukas.
congratulations, john!
congrats brod!
Im wondering if you could refer me to a good mechanic but doesn’t charge too much. Several mechanics have already done trial and error on my px 150, malaki na nagagastos ko and yet my vespa seems to be getting worse. Can you please help out a fellow vespa lover? please email me the contact no.
Hi Walter! You may visit this thread in Vespinoy and choose for one of the few vespa mechanics listed/recommented there: http://www.vespinoy.com/forum/index.php/topic,1637.0.html
where can i buy a vespa scooter in manila?
congrats.. ^_^
well..
you really don’t know me..
same here..
but, i really love Vespa..!!
i really want to get one..!!
where you can suggest me to buy this babies??
please tell me..!! ^_^
looking forward to your reply.. ^_^
thanks for the time.. ^_^
GOD BLESS!! ^_^
Hello, I have a Vespa whose clutch is out of whack. My mechanic said I need a new clutch. But there is no Vespa dealership in Cebu. So I’d like to ask for some help, if I may? Can you please give me a phone number of the Vespa dealer in Manila?
I thank you very much.
crispin ramos: u can contact me if u nid some help on ur vespa…im also from cebu! 0922 381 4747
Guys, can you help me find myy first vespa? dying to have one.. cheers
Greetings.
Am a huge fan of vespa but they’re too expensive. Anyone here be of help to acquire myself a second-hand cutie, classic scooter? pleeeeeease……
sir mon!!! kumusta?? si oni to sir…
Hello, can I invite you guys on Aug 23, 3009, Sunday, at Sta. Rosa, Laguna? We have an Openhouse at Valenza Crown Asia. We’d like to showcase Vespas since Valenza is an Italian inspired subdivision. Please contact me at 0917 8030111. Thanks so much!
hi! i need help.
can you please tell me where can i look for vespa parts?
thanks.
Hi Alan! Visit http://www.vespaclubph.com and vespinoy.com/forum to see a list of local sellers of Vespa parts and accessories.
Good day.
I’m based in Saigon and recently acquired a 1967 Vespa 50cc.
It’s in good condition and quite a head-turner.
Can you give me any information regarding the process of shipping it to Manila?
Costs, permits, documents and other legal necessities would be especially helpful.
Much thanks.
Respectfully,
Aldo
Can anyone please give me some advice-
I acquired a ’67 50cc Vespa some months back. Any idea of its market price back in Manila?
Also, would it be difficult and costly to bring it home from Saigon?
Thanks.
Aldo
I will buy a vespa scooter what do like to recommend for me? Where can I buy a brand new vespa that is a little cheaper.