as my term as Vespa Club prexy ends…
Last Saturday, we at the Vespa Club of the Philippines had our annual Christmas Party and Election of Officers. Officially, that was the last day of my tenure as President of the club.
To say that I’ve waited for that day was an understatement. But please don’t get me wrong. A year of serving the club is both challenging and rewarding. I’m mighty glad I was given a chance to spearhead our two year old scooter club. But I think one year is enough for me and it’s time pass the leadership to another equally-able comrade in the club.
I guess it’s safe to say that 2008 has been a good year for our Vespa Club. I was truly lucky that I had the full support of the rest of my officers (shoutouts to Mon, Mario, Dax, Adrian & Zaldy!). As a token of my appreciation to them for standing by me throughout 2008 to bring the club forward. I handed each of the a mini-Vespa USB/thumbdrive during the Christmas Party.
Wifey ordered it for me through Clay Creations. Special thanks to Aileen for always accommodating our orders. The USB plug is hidden under the head like this.
I submitted the pictures of the Vespa boys so their USB mini-me’s would sorta look like them. Since the scoots of Mon & Dax are two-tone, I also submitted pics of their scoots as well.
The rear bears the name of each recipient. 
But I digressed so back to last Saturday’s activity. Like I said, we had our election of officers. Here’s a list of the 2009 Servant/Leaders of Vespa Club of the Philippines.
Club Overseer (President)
Mon Santelices
Club Cashier (VP/Treasurer)
Dax Morfe
Club Scribe (Secretary)
Ronald Divina
Club Envoy (P.R.O.)
Nelyo Alivio
Club Ride Planner (Ride Director)
Zaldy Austria
It was a landslide victory for Mon. Personally, Mon was also my bet to lead the club for next year. Being the VP during my term, Mon drafted the ‘Code of the Vespa Club of the Philippines’ (by-laws) and he was practically my adviser in dealing with some concens about the club. Truly, Mon’s wisdom is an asset that the club will continue to benefit from.
Congrats again Mon, Dax, Ronald, Nel & Zaldy.
• more pics from the party posted at Mon’s multiply.
Viva Vespa Club!
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J0HNRANA
john[dot]rana[at]gmail[dot]com
Congrats to the new officers of the VCOP!!
Congrats to John for a year well served as it’s President.
Mabuhay!
Thanks Bimbs!
Natandaan ko yung payo mo sa akin dati pano di masiraan ng ulo bilang presidente: DELEGATE!
Salamat sa payo.
congratz to the new set of VCOP officers.
nice toys john… personalized pa!!!!
Thanks Barnz! Kitakits pag-kuha ko ng order ko syo.
Thank you, John for leading Vespa Club in 2008. I was fun and an honor serving as your VP!
Now as the Club’s incoming Overseer, I have the challenge of filling a pair of very big shoes indeed, my friend.
Btw, my daughter Sam has sequestered my Vespa USB/Thumbdrive and gave it a permanent place among her Bratz and Barbie stuff…ganun ito ka-cute, repa!=D
naku si John, malaki talaga ang…kuwan…ang paa nyan!
Great year 2008 for the club JOHN Rana! From the Rides and events you have made. Job well done my friend. My support will always be with you guys! See you soon.
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again congrats to the new officers of VCOP!
john galing mo bro.
Great job John. Viva Vcop!
mabuhay vespa club!