The Order of the Knights of Rizal, Canada Region Council together with the different KOR chapters will host the 151st birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on June 19, 2012 at Earl Bales Park in Toronto.

The following chairmen to forming the different committees are now preparing the activites to be done which include:

-          Event Chairman : Sir Meliton Tumamao, KOR (will Coordinate the various committees and ensure that we celebrate this Rizal Day as in previous years.).

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-          Protocol Chairman: Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR (will plan the program schedule; prepare the Flyer, including its's printing and distribution; Logistics, particularly the program schedule and wreath laying; set-up sound system, tent, Canada Region posters, podium; assign Emcee.)

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-          Monument Beautification Chairman : Sir Mario Alpuerto, KCR (will include clearing the area, placing flowers, replace one pine tree; other major improvements will be done at a later date; proposed additional KOR logo will be placed later, after receipt of the detailed plans.)

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-          Picnic Chairman: Sir John de los Santos, KCR (will set up the tables and chair; coordinate the potluch lunch with the Knights, Ladies and Chapters; have necessary table cloths, utensils, water & pops, garbage bags; have Knights and Ladies to serve the food.)

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-          Initiation of new Knights: Chairman of the Region Prefectual Tribunal Sir Ed Prillo, KGCR (will conduct the initiation of candidates at 4:00 PM in the vicinity of the Rizal Monument. Chapter Commanders should advise Sir Ed of their list of candidates, before the date of the event).

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-          Wreath Laying ceremony: will be conducted at 5:00 PM by Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR, in coordination with the Area and Chapter Commanders.

 In the meantime, Sir Mario Alpuerto, chapter commander of the KOR Toronto chapter is appealing to all members of the Filipino community not only in Toronto, Ontario, but in other places in Canada and the United States of join in the 151st birthday of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippines national hero and the pride of the Malayan Race. (St. Jamestown News Service)

 

 

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