Guest Speaker and Lecturer was Dr. Adelfo T. Tuazon, MD, MS,

FPCS, FPSO, FPSLS, FI (See photo above) September 27, 2012- Bureau of

Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Free Pap-smear and Breast Examination for female

inmates No. of Beneficiaries: 50 The Soroptimist International of

Angeles City and Angeles City Medical Society in collaboration

September 24, 2012 Soroptimist International of Ange-les City and Angeles City Medical

Society Venue: Salapungan Elementary School, Barangay Salapungan,

Angeles City (Adopted Barangay) Activity 1: Free Osteoporosis Screening

No. of Beneficiaries: 80 women (School Teachers and women in the community) Activity 2: Lecture on Health and

Wellness Program and Stress Management Activity 3: Forum on Breast Can-

cer Awareness and Prevention No. of Beneficiaries: 56 women (School Teachers and women in

the community) We conducted Free Osteoporosis

Screening in our adopted Baran-gay Salapungan in coordination with the City Health and Merck

Sharp and Dohme (MSD) partici-pated by a total of 80 women with age ranges from 35 to 65 years

old pre- and menopausal school teachers and women in the com-munity. The result of the screen-

ing were, 46 were normal, 19 were with osteopenia and 15

were with osteoporosis. They were prescribed with proper medi-

cations and follow up screening after six months. Activity 2: Lecture on Health

and Wellness Program and Stress Management Guest Speaker and lecturer was

Dr. Noel M. Laxamana, MD, CFP.DF Activity 3: Forum on Breast

Cancer Awareness and Preven-tion

February 2013. We are happy to have served our Community as we conducted the annual dignostic exams with the Alviar Diagnostic Lab at Sto. Rorario Elementary School. This was done February 2, 2013. There were almost 400 pa-tients served. They had their annual blood exams and ECG done. Some also availed of the free eye check up. Here were some of our Activities highlighting our Year 2012 *June 26- PNP Director courtesy call *July 1- Installation of Gov. Minda Garcia *July 2- courtesy call to Mayor Ed Pamintuan

*July 7- Joint Induction & Installa-tion of SI Angeles & Magalang *July 10- Osteoporosis Screening *Aug 25-31 Soroptimist Week schedule *Aug 25- attended Holy Mass at 7:45 for the Soroptimist Week then visited sick member Raquel Frye; Donated P10,000.00 to Social Action Center of Pampanga thru Holy Rosary Parish *Aug 28- MOA to adopted barangay *Aug 29- BJMP Female inmates feeding courtesy call to PNP Women's desk chief PSI Evett Sizemore *Aug 30- attended the Launching of Mariquit Castelo Award with PRO Sol Flores and husband *Sept 14- one of the witness in MOA signing with Mayor Ed Pamintuan &

Dory Siy-Hian that IMA Foundation as anti-Traffickng Center at the Mayor's Conference *Sept 15- First WCLD Meeting, Holiday Inn Clark *Sept 24- Lecture on Health & Well-ness and Stress Management and Breast Cancer Awareness by Dr. Noel Laxamana and Dr. Adelfo Tuazon audiences were adopted barangay public school teachers and barangay women *Sept 27- BJMP female inmates papsmear in collaboration of Ange-les City Medical Society *Oct. 29- Cybersex Rescue opera-tion by PNP women's desk with PP Cecile Lazatin *Nov. 19- Stop Domestic Violence Forum guest speaker Dr. Cora David *Dec.5- SIPR christmas party, He-roes Hall

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SI Angeles’ Impact Project: HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM

Summary of Activities

The Angelican M A R C H 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E S O R O P T I M I S T I N T E R N A T I O N A L O F A N G E L E S C I T Y

OUR WEBSITES: www.soroptimistangeles.com www.soroptimistangeles.multiply.com

FACEBOOK: soroptimist angeles E-MAIL US: siangelescity@soroptimist.net soroptimistangeles@yahoo.com

SEE US AT YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jVoiyf8l7A&NR=1

SI ANGELES OFFICERS and

MEMBERS

President

Janet Garcia

Immediate Past

President

Fely Flores

President-Elect

Edith Mercado

Vice President

Cheryl Tuazon

Recording Secretary

EDITOR

JOYCE M. IBALIO

Corresponding Secretary

CARMEN BROOKS

PRO

Sol Flores

Treasurer

VENUS BASNILLO

Assist. Treasurer

Cora Garcia

Auditor

Carol Pecson

DIRECTORS

Dory Siy-Hian

Carmen A. Brooks

Connie E. Feliciano

Donna L. Melchor

Raquel P. Frye

Cecile Maria L. Lazatin

COUNCIL OF ADVISERS

Edda C. Flores

Merle O. De Guzman

Ely R. Narciso

MEMBERS

Rose R. Recuenco

Let P. Gumarin

Lucielle Ayuyao

Lyn C. Mandap

NEW MEMBERS

Vivian Banados

Encar D. Dizon

Gina P. Tinio

Tess P. Duenas

Alma D. Limjoco

Jessica Kua

Ma. Christina Q. Poschung

Merlita C. Borbon

P A G E 2

President Janet Garcia

Know our Vice-President

President’s Corner I am indeed very grateful to our

club members for their all- out support to me and for the club. I can feel the strong

sense of belonging among our members who always show their care and generosity. With-

out them we as a Club can not meet the challenges of involve-ment, support, fellowship and

understanding. I joined Soroptimist because I want to serve and to gain

friends, I never dreamed to be in this leadership role, but here I am! Thank you SI Angeles for

trusting me. Let us continue working together in our commit-ment as a team to reach out for

our dreams to improve the lives

of women and girls in our com-munity and throughout the world.

To God Almighty, our Father, we seek His continued bless-

ings and guidance, to lead us in moving forward with a new strategic direction to Shape the

Future of Soroptimist. May He lead us to be more active, vi-brant and efficient in carrying out our services and programs

in the future. May He grant us a fruitful endeavor in the com-ing years.

City Health Officer I, Angeles City

Public Health Administrator Master of Public Health Certified Family Physician

Industrial & Occupational Medicine Master of Hospital Administration Diplomate, Family Medicine

Born: Angeles City, May 29, 1957 Daughter of CESAR L. PARAS and ROSARIO R. TIAMSON Husband: ADELFO T. TUAZON, M.D.

Children: ADELFO Jr., KELVIN LOUIES and CHERYL ADELINE EDUCATION: Elementary: Holy Family Academy, 1964 - 1970

High School: Holy Family Academy, 1970 - 1974 College: Far Eastern University, 1974 - 1977 Medical School: Far Eastern University, 1978 – 1982

Post – Graduate School: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH: University of the Philippines, 1992 MASTER OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION: University of the Philippines, 2000

Industrial & Occupational Medicine Philippine College of Occupational Medicine 2002 MEDICAL LICENSURE:

Philippines Regulatory Commission: Passed the examination given by the Board of Examination, June 1983 Philippine Academy of Family Physicians: Passed the Specialty Board Examination and

conferred as DIPLOMATE, February 20, 2011 INTERNSHIP AND RURAL SERVICES: Internship: Tondo General Hospital and Medical Center, 1982 – 1983

Rural Health Practice Program: Angeles City General Hospital, Angeles City, 1983 OFFICE/CLINIC ADDRESS: Dr. Adelfo T. Tuazon – Medical Surgical and Diagnostic & Tumor Clinic

2nd Flr ACCUMED Bldg. Sto.Entierro St., Angeles City, Tel. # 09228135282 City Health Office

3rd Flr, City Hall, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City, Tel. # (045) 322-5012; (045) 322-5351; (045) 322-4483 E-mail: mcptuazn@yahoo.com

Dra. Tuazon has a long list of Awards and accomplishments in her service in the medical field. Visit our website at www.soroptimistangeles.com for more on her information.

T H E A N G E L I C A N

Pres. Janet (second from right) honoring our Violet

Richardson Awardee, Jessiery Corpuz of Juan Nepomuceno High School, March 4, 2013. With her are PP Cecile Lazatin and our Guest Speaker for

Stop Trafficking Women and Girls Forum, Atty. Jasmin Regino.

Ma. CHERYL PARAS-TUAZON,

M.D., C.F.P., M.P.H., M.H.A., DFM

….because I want to serve and to gain friends...

The Soroptimist Pledge

I pledge allegiance to Soroptimist And to the ideals for which it

stands...The sincerity of friend-ship

The joy of achievement The dignity of service

The integrity of profession The love of country

I will put forth my greatest effort To promote, uphold and defend these ideals For a larger fellowship in home, in society, in business For country and for God.

Vision Be the voluntary organization chosen

by all business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls.

We will share our time, talents and financial resources to enrich our com-

munities. Together, we will:

improve the lives of women and

girls

help women achieve economic

and political equality

serve as a global voice for

women

provide outstanding leadership

development opportunities for

women

enhance world peace and un-

derstanding

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

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of Angeles City Population and Development. Out of the fifty, three were found to be positive with cellular changes associated with HPV Infection, 27 due to inflamma-tion, they were properly pre-scribed with Doxycycline 100 mg. twice a day and Cotrimazole

suppos i t or i es once at bedtime for three nights The total cost of medicines was P8,640.00. Last March 22, 2013 a repeat Pap-smear was done for the

three positive of HPV Infection. If they are still found to be posi-tive on second Pap-smear, they will be referred to the Jose B. Lingad Hospital, Pampanga, a provincial hospital, for further examinations. February 2, 2013- Watch Your Health Project – Soroptimist International of Angeles City and Alviar Laboratory Venue: Sto. Rosario Elemen-

tary School Beneficiaries: 396 women (90% women and 10%men) from different Barangays of Angeles City and nearby towns availed this affordable routine blood check. The cost is P270.00 which includes ECG and Optical check up. This is also a fund raising project of our club wherein we are given certain percentage to augment project expenses. Total expenses P6779.65. Total in-come P22,700.00. Impact on the lives of women: Increasing knowledge and information on the different topics discussed and examinations done will bring about a positive behavioral change. A healthy lifestyle and practices will lead to a reduction of morbidity and mortality of the specific ill-ness or disorders presented. Community Impact: A positive behavioral change in attitudes and good practices equipped with correct infor-mation, early detection and prevention of illnesses when inculcated means a life of women in the community with wellness and good health.

(Summary of… Continuation from p.1)

*Dec. 8, 2012 - Human Rights Celebration

*Feb. 2, 2013- Watch Your Health *Feb. 21, 2013- Teen Dating and LYD group dis-cussion with Angeles City Science High School

students, venue adopted Barangay Salapungan *March 3, 2013- Membership Leadership Training *March 4, 2013- Women's Month Celebration-

Stop Human Trafficking Forum *March 12, 2013- Tea Party

penetrable web is drawn. It be-

comes a web of vitality and security which we consider our prosperity. A relationship is a delicate fusion of

two human beings. It is the intricate meaning of two lines, two sets of moods, mentalities and tempera-

ments. It is two intermingling hearts, both seeking solace and security. What matters most in life are human

relationships, not what ladders we climb or what possessions we accu-mulate. The investments of our lives in other people should be reflected

in our values and in the choices we make. It means people take prece-dence over things. What measure

are you using to insure that your

relationships are strong and healthy? What are you doing to solidify the bridges between you and those in your world?

We gaze into heaven on a clear

night awed by the myriad of stars punctuating the vast velvet black-ness. We marvel at the expanse of

God's handiwork. When we how-ever turn from such a spectacular view to the person standing beside

us, we somehow overlook that he is he who represents the zenith of the crown of creation. It is in this that

we see the eternal value of our rela-tionships. These are the people who make up the intricate web of our lives, the people whose relationships

are our precious resources. When people value people, an im-

(Left) Free Pap

-smear and

Breast Exami-

nation for fe-

male inmates

of BJMP in

Angeles City

Relationships

Teen Dating and LYD Discussions

“When people

value people, an

impenetrable

web is drawn.”

By PDD Dory Siy-Hian

Feb 21, 2013– Pres. Janet and

other Soroptimists, had discus-sions on Teen Dating and Live Your Dream Campaign with An-

geles City Science High School students at our adopted baran-gay, Barangay Salapungan, An-

geles City. Present during the discussions

was Barangay Capitana Erna Bagang. It was a fruitful time with the girls who not only got tips on

dating dangers and violence but also got some orientation with our LYD Campaign on volunteerism.

power to help other women and girls to

live their dreams. Throughout history, and in every country throughout the world, women and girls face obstacles

and discrimination solely because of

their gender.

Live Your Dream.org offers several ways you can help women and girls. Options include helping a woman who

is trying to go back to school. Or pass-ing out teen dating violence or sex trafficking information. Another choice is to learn more about issues facing

women and girls, and then advocate to improve conditions. It might be as simple as joining the discussion on our

Facebook page. Your involvement depends on where your passions lie, and how our opportunities fit your

schedule. The project choices offered through Live Your Dream.org are So-roptimist programs. Live Your Dream-

ers help extend the impact and reach

Live Your Dream.org is an online vol-

unteer network, a self-motivated com-munity of people who wish to support women and girls in their quest to lead

better lives, while gaining inspiration in

their own lives.

This initiative is sponsored by Soropti-mist. What is the goal of Live Your

Dream.org? Live Your Dream.org inspires people from all walks of life to live their dreams, while helping less fortunate

women and girls to live theirs. This is accomplished through hands-on op-portunities, awareness and advocacy

efforts, and financial support—or any combination of these strategies. You determine your level of engagement.

In addition, Live Your Dream.org offers information and inspiration to help you

live your dream life.

Ho w c an I get i nv olv ed? Live Your Dream is predicated on the

idea that there is strength in numbers, and that collectively we have the

of these programs to benefit more

women and girls. What are the time and financial re-quirements?

There are absolutely no time or finan-cial requirements to join Live Your Dream.org. The choice about how

involved you want to be is up solely up to YOU. We are here to encourage you to make a difference in any way

you can. There is no cost to join the community. Some of the opportunities to become involved do suggest distrib-

uting materials, which are available for purchase. General donations, which are strictly voluntary, can be made to

help support the effort.

Are there any age or other restric-

tions? No. Anyone—male or female—can join Live Your Dream. The only require-

ment is a desire to support women and

girls in their efforts to live their dreams.

Volunteerism means the act of doing volunteer work in the

community. There is an interaction between you and the peo-ple you work with, a commitment, which requires coopera-tion.

Leader's Role: 1. Learn to motivate 2. Learn to manage

3. To move forward 4. Don't always have to be out front Achievement of Leader's Role means success on accomplish-

ments/fulfillment of volunteering Three components of interaction: 1. Environment/Club Culture- learn to adapt the environment

as well as the club culture 2. People/ enjoy the people you are working with, concentrate on the work and project

3. Communication/ good communication means lesser mis-takes Match People and Responsibilities

a. Define the task b. Assign jobs based on skills, interest and time availability, need to be realistic and with leadership potential

What volunteers want - to know what they did counts - to be successful

- to have personal and professional needs met To sum up a volunteer must have the talents, time, resources and commitment in the community.

Live Your Dream

Sign-up at

www.liveyourdream.org

Visit us at:

www.soroptimistangeles.com

VOLUNTEERISM By: Leigh Wietz SIA Executive Director

Feb. 2, 2013-PP Raquel Frye assisting the ECG Technician during the Watch Your Health Project. Almost 400 patients were served for their Laboratory diagnostic procedures.

We partner with our local PNP. Here, Pres. Janet is shown handing P10,000 to support SPO3 Evelyn Pineda as Delegate to the PNP Summit, September 2012 at Fort Ilocandia, Laoag City. Police Community Rela-tions’ Women & Children’s Protection Desk is our strong partner in pro-moting our initiatives for the protection and advancement of women’s rights .