I.         GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITEE:      

1. The Board approved the holding of the 3rd Mater Dei Golf Tournament  after Bro. EJimenez’ presentation of said tournament.  The details are as follows:

1.    Venue          :      Veterans Golf Club,  Q.C.
2.    Date             :      13 April 2008, Sunday
3.    Ticket Price   :      P2,000/player

2. Down payment of P2,000 shall be made for the venue.

3. Traditional & Special Events and Temporalities Ministries, shall be in support with the Golf Committee in its promotion and solicitation of sponsors.  

4. EJimenez sought the help of Fr. Bel San Luis, through a write-up in his newspaper column in the Bulletin Today.  OTMercado shall coordinate with Fr. Bel on this.

5. Preparation of solicitation letters and tickets shall be handled by LWTabilog.

II.            INTERCESSORY GROUP: SAsia read the letter of Worship requesting for one-day seminar – ‘Equipping the Saints’.

1. The Board requested for brief description of topics to be covered by the seminar.  A written report on this shall  be submitted to the Secretary. The Board will also refer this program to Fr. Domie for evaluation and to avoid duplication, if any,  in the existing Spiritual Development Path prepared by Fr. Domie which our community is implementing.

2. The Intercessory Group informed the Board that they shall hold intercessory prayers on Mondays at Elco Office, while the schedule of Fr. Domie shall be as is every 3rd Thursdays of the month.

3. Vigil hour (6-7pm) before the PG (Fridays) shall again be done by Intercessory Group.

III.       TV MASS COMMITTEE:

1.  The Board took note of the TV Mass Committee report submitted by FMSantos for the period January – March 2008, to cite:
                                                                                    Net Savings
                        January   2008                             -            P       50.00
                        February 2008                           -                   200.00
                        March      2008                             -                7,900.00

2. The Board approved and accepted the invitation of Fr. Bel San Luis to our community to sponsor the Easter Sunday Holy Mass at Channel 13,  March 23, 9AM. 

IV.       OTHER MATTERS:

1. OMercado shall coordinate with LVargas to reconcile the inventory submitted of RBCruz vs. records of LVargas and make an appraisal of present book value.

2. MEW Financial Reports -  PVContreras will again follow up the unsubmitted

Financial Report of BMLopez, Class 248, RC de Pas, Class 249 from RVVenezuela.

3.  Inventory of Musical Instruments - DRAraniego shall make a  follow up with Music Ministry on this.

4. MLA Manual & Sponsorship Manual - LEGarcia already printed seven (7) sets of these manuals.  BOT Directory will also be printed after review/correction of information.

5. Issuance of IDs to new member   - The Board approved this and necessary announcements shall be done in the PG.  DRAraniego recommended their lambs to submit proposal on IDs.

6. Keep the Fires Burning Committee –
           
6.1    It was reminded that the Board will act as  greeters in the PG and will join the action/singing of Music Ministry.  TMCo shall prepare the schedule of BOTs as greeters.
6.2   Livelihood Committee – The Board approved to create this committee to help members develop talents and for additional income.  Heading this committee is LWTabilog.  Members are: Mercado, Asia, Co, Garcia, Manuel, Contreras & Araniego.
6.3   Worship shall provide clear acetates on novenas to Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mater Dei.

7. MEFP Lenten Recollection - SBSantos reported the annual Lenten recollection to be held  on March 20, Maundy Thursday, 7AM to 5 PM, Teatro Enrile, Camp Aguinaldo, Q.C.   This year’s theme is:  ‘MATATAG NA PAMILYA, MATATAG NA BANSA’.   Community host is Buklod 1 MEC Holy Cross Parish.    Tarpaulins and few invitations were distributed for posting in Violago Chapel and ELCO Office.

1.  TEMPORALITIES Ministry - TRCatacutan submitted an updated report on the Raffle Fund Raising Project.  Todate, total remittance is P114,600.00.  Prizes like Motorcycle, TV, Microwave oven shall be ready by March 28, Friday.  It was suggested by TRCatacutan and approved by the Board, that a certificate for the motorcycle prize shall be issued to the winner.

         The Board also approved that there will be no limitation on the number of wins.

2.   GOLF TOURNAMENT Committee  - The tournament was reset to April 27, Sunday, 6AM at Veterans Golf Club, Q.C.  LTabilog and EJimenez presented to the Board the following:

2.1.            Tarpaulin

1.       Solicitation letters for Sponsors
2.       Tickets
3.       Trophy (sample)

EJimenez informed the Board that Veterans Golf Club will give us 50% discount if we are able to bring in 100 players – we will only pay P800/player which includes caddy, raffle prize, green fee and lunch.  LTabilog also suggested that other activity like Bingo Social can be held in the Golf Club, while the tournament is going on.  LTabilog will coordinate with Traditional & Special Events Ministry Head ALFlores on this.

The Board allocated the following expense budget:

1.      Food for workers       -       P   5,000.00
2.       Major Raffle Prizes*   -       P 15,000.00
               *TV, DVD Player, Washing Machine, Microwave Oven
               Solicitation letters, tickets were distributed to the Board.  LEGarcia shall
               be the auditor of this fund raising project.  Next meeting for the Golf
               Committee will be on April 15, 8 pm, ELCO.

LTabilog/EJimenez handed over the following to AFernandez for safekeeping until the Golf Tournament date:

         6 pcs.      -            Golf Umbrella
         5 pcs.      -      Golf Shoe bags

3.    TREASURER’S REPORT

The Board took note of the Treasurer’s Report as of 25 March 2008, as submitted by PVContreras:
           Cash in Bank (Savings/Current Account)     P  157,191.26
           Time Deposit                                                      500,000.00
                                                                                  P  657,191.26

4.    COMMITTEE REPORTS:

4.1.     KEEP THE FIRES BURNING   -  LTabilog suggested to have Council of Elders (previous BOTs); he will submit the mechanics on this in the next meeting.

The Board also discussed the report  submitted by Worship Ministry on MDMEC’s 17th Anniversary preparation/celebration.

4.2.     TV MASS  -  The Board read and accepted the letter from FMSantos re termination of TV Mass Sponsorship at the Healing Eucharist effective May 2008.
 
4.3.     CHAPTERS & AFFILIATES - Copies of the existing Board Resolutions/Policies  were given to the BOTs.  OMercado read the rules on the creation of Chapters and Affiliates of Mater Dei.  The committee shall write a letter to all Chapters and matters relative to compliance of requirements as Chapters shall be discussed on Sept. 7’s 3rd Workers’ Meeting.  SAsia shall prepare the letter.

4.4.     LIVELIHOOD - OMercado suggested to have Multi-purpose Cooperative to help Mater Dei members financially.  The committee shall conduct a questionnaire survey to members.  SAsia will prepare this.

MCo suggested other business opportunities like candle/soap making, food processing, caregiving, etc.  LTabilog shall inquire from TESDA re training of these programs.
           
5.         MUSIC MINISTRY -  The Board approved the purchase of the following as requested by Music Ministry:
5.1.            2 pcs.            Microphone cord
5.2.            3 pcs.            Microphones
5.3.            2 pcs.            Atrille   

The Board also approved to purchase one (1) Keyboard  from  proceeds to be generated by the Golf Tournament.

6.        MELSS  - VContreras reiterated the preference to couple speakers from outside speakers to be invited and should follow the MELSS Talk format.  An evaluation shall be made by the Board after the March 29-30 MELSS.

7.         MEFP -  SBSantos resigned as VP-External of MEFP Board effective immediately due to time constraints but will remain as MDMEC representative to the MEFP Board.