The UP Vanguard Inc. - Official Website http://www.upvanguard.org In its original form, the U.P. Vanguard started as a fraternity (the "Diamonds and Studs" fraternity) in 1922 composed of those enrolled in both Basic and Advance ROTC courses. On 29 March 1952, it was further revitalized as an alumni organization composed of graduates of the UP ROTC Advance Courses, and in 1963 was incorporated as a non-stock, non-profit corporation. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:18:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 90TH UPVI ANNUAL CONVENTION & UPROTC CENTENNIAL HOMECOMING PROGRAM http://www.upvanguard.org/centennial/90th-upvi-annual-convention-uprotc-centennial-homecoming-program.html http://www.upvanguard.org/centennial/90th-upvi-annual-convention-uprotc-centennial-homecoming-program.html#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:10:46 +0000 secretariat http://www.upvanguard.org/?p=468 UPDMST (0900H-1300H, Cadet Offices; Barracks) I. Open Barracks II. Exhibit (tentative) III. Static Display (tentative) ANNUAL CONVENTION (1300H-1500H, Malcolm Hall) I. Opening of Exhibit II. Registration/Assembly/Elections III. Invocation IV. Welcome Remarks/President’s Report V. Treasurer’s Report VI. Jubilarian AVPs VII. Distribution of Commemorative Shirts VIII. Refreshments HERITAGE MARCH (1515H-1520H, Malcolm Hall to Grandstand) I. Assembly II. March to Sunken Garden PARADE & REVIEW (1530H-1730H, Sunken Garden) I. Arrival Honors II. Capability Demonstration (First Aid, Rappelling, Arnis, Small Unit Tactics, Sky Dive) III. Homecoming Parade & Review IV. Entry of Troops V. Presentation of Command & Honors VI. Inspection of Troops VII. Honors to the Nation VIII. Presentation of Awards to Graduating Cadets IX. Presentation of Recognition for Past UPROTC Commandants X. Change of Command Ceremony a. Entry of Incoming Corps Commanders & Staff b. Reading of Relief & Designation Orders c. Hand-Over of the Diliman Sword XI. Pass-in-Review of Class 2012 XII. Introduction of the Guest of Honor XIII. Address of the Guest of Honor XIV. Pass-in-Review TORCH WALK (1730H-1830H, Sunken Garden to UP Oblation) MEMORIAL SERVICES (1830H-1900H, UP Oblation Memorial Garden) I. Entry of Vanguards II. Hall of Fame Installation III. Hail the Corps IV. Introduction of HOF Relative V. Speech of Hall of Famer Relative VI. Vanguard Memorial VII. Taps & Rifle Volleys VIII. Retirement of Portrait IX. UP ROTC Centennial Photo UPROTC CENTENNIAL GALA NIGHT (1900H, Quezon Hall) I. Curtain call II. Arrival of GOH III. Acknowledgements IV. Invocation V. National Anthem VI. Overture VII. National Commander’s Speech VIII. UP Naming Mahal IX. Induction Ceremonies X. UP Vanguard Hymn XI. Brotherhood Round XII. Dinner a. Carla Guttierez numbers b. Recognition of oldest Vanguard present c. Announcement of New Governors XIII. Introduction of GOH XIV. Keynote Speech XV. Tribute to Alumni Sponsors XVI. UPROTC Centennial Anthem XVII. Awards a. Silver Jubilarians b. Ruby Jubilarians c. Golden Jubilarians d. UP ROTC Centennial Awards e. Achievement Award f. Oblation Award g. Outstanding Class Project XVIII. Chairman's Speech XIX. Finale ]]> http://www.upvanguard.org/centennial/90th-upvi-annual-convention-uprotc-centennial-homecoming-program.html/feed 0 UPVI ANNUAL AWARDS Now Open for Nominations http://www.upvanguard.org/committees/nomination/upvi-annual-awards-now-open-for-nominations.html http://www.upvanguard.org/committees/nomination/upvi-annual-awards-now-open-for-nominations.html#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:37:09 +0000 secretariat http://www.upvanguard.org/?p=459 THE SEARCH AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

Dear Brods,

In behalf of our Committee, I am requesting your participation by nominating candidates for the Annual Awards to be given during the forthcoming 90th UPVI Annual Convention and UP ROTC Centennial Homecoming on 17 March 2012, Saturday, at the Gen. Antonio Luna Parade Grounds and at the UP Quezon Hall.

Please make your nominations in writing with attached resume or bio-data and records of the nominees’ achievements together with two (2) passport size colored pictures. Include pictures and other documents/materials in case vying recognition for Outstanding Class and Chapter Awards. We are requesting you to submit the nominations to us at the UPVI Secretariat, Unit 209 Vanguard Bldg., UP Diliman, Quezon City. Nominations shall be accepted at the Secretariat from 12 December 2011 to 25 January 2012.

 The awards to be given are as follows:
1.      Hall of Fame Award
2.      Oblation Award
3.      Achievement Award
4.      Outstanding Class / Chapter Project Award
 
CRITERIA FOR AWARDS
OBLATION AWARD
          Given to an individual member who has shown distinguished and sustained leadership. He should be a man of character, integrity, talent coupled with hard work. The prospective awardee shall have answered the constant challenge of leadership and cumulatively built for himself a wealth of achievements to enable him to stand head and shoulders above his fellows, showing the path and setting the pace and the example, thus making a significant contribution to society. He should have attained national prominence by virtue of his leadership and excellence in his chosen field of endeavor and / or has performed an outstanding humanitarian undertaking.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
 
          Given to an individual member in recognition of his/her professional activities, other undertakings worthy of emulation and/or invaluable services rendered to the UPVI organization.
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER PROJECT AWARD
          Awarded in recognition of an outstanding project undertaken by a duly-accredited chapter. The project should have strengthened the camaraderie and fraternal ties, benefitted the community or the UP ROTC program and/or the country as a whole, and should have emphasized the importance of the participation of the chapter members in the planning and execution of the project. The project should have helped build the image and goodwill of the U.P. Vanguard.
 OUTSTANDING CLASS PROJECT AWARD
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding project undertaken by a bonafide class. The project should have strengthened the camaraderie and fraternal ties, benefitted the community or the UP ROTC program and/or the country as a whole, and should have emphasized the importance of the participation of the class members in the planning and execution of the project. The project should have helped build the image and goodwill of the U.P. Vanguard.
Kindly nominate brods, class and/or chapter who deserve these awards.
We request for your participation.
 Fraternally yours,
 
VGD. SONNY VENTURA ‘59
Chairman, Search and Awards Committee
]]> http://www.upvanguard.org/committees/nomination/upvi-annual-awards-now-open-for-nominations.html/feed 0 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE http://www.upvanguard.org/news/the-board-of-governors/christmas-message.html http://www.upvanguard.org/news/the-board-of-governors/christmas-message.html#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:32:54 +0000 secretariat http://www.upvanguard.org/?p=455

Duty well-performed, Honor untarnished, Country above self, words of immense value that have enriched the Vanguard spirit across generations. It is the culture that has shaped and molded the attributes of a gentleman of the finest order, and the hallmark of accomplishment, satisfaction, and achievement. The Christmas Season is the most propitious time to reflect on this value. The best of everything emerges during this period. It is garnished with many celebrations, festivities, and merriment. The luster are just the peripheral symbols because beyond this glitter lies hope, happiness, and prosperity; the true meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ. Similarly, our organization rests upon a foundation of leadership, excellence, and service, hallowed words that shall forever be the bedrock of hope and vision of this venerable institution.

The Year 2012 is a milestone in the Vanguard calendar. It is our centennial year, 100 years of quality military and ROTC training that started in U.P. in 1912. Within that span, the ROTC program has brought forth dedicated Vanguards and leaders in all aspects of national life, military, business and industry, government, academe, and many other fields of endeavor. We are the heir to a purposeful legacy that proudly beacons as a light of the past and future generations to come. As we end the year 2011 and enter the year 2012, let us renew our pledge and commitment to our noble ideals and remain to be true and worthy Vanguards. LONG LIVE VANGUARD!!!

Lastly, I wish to take this opportunity to personally invite you to attend our Reunion and Homecoming on 17 March 2012. Let us all stand tall and be counted as we make our Centennial Roll Call.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

LTGEN JAIME S. DE LOS SANTOS (Ret) AFP
National Commander

]]> http://www.upvanguard.org/news/the-board-of-governors/christmas-message.html/feed 0 The 90th UP Vanguard Annual Convention and UP ROTC Centennial Homecoming Calendar of Events http://www.upvanguard.org/uncategorized/the-90th-up-vanguard-annual-convention-and-up-rotc-centennial-homecoming-calendar-of-events-2.html http://www.upvanguard.org/uncategorized/the-90th-up-vanguard-annual-convention-and-up-rotc-centennial-homecoming-calendar-of-events-2.html#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:50:20 +0000 secretariat http://www.upvanguard.org/?p=440

]]> http://www.upvanguard.org/uncategorized/the-90th-up-vanguard-annual-convention-and-up-rotc-centennial-homecoming-calendar-of-events-2.html/feed 0 THE UP ROTC CENTENNIAL AWARD http://www.upvanguard.org/centennial/the-up-rotc-centennial-award.html http://www.upvanguard.org/centennial/the-up-rotc-centennial-award.html#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:40:33 +0000 secretariat http://www.upvanguard.org/?p=443 I.                    DESCRIPTION

The University of the Philippines Reserve Officer Training Corps (UP ROTC) Centennial Award is created by the UP Vanguard Incorporated (UPVI) in commemoration of the 100th year of the UP ROTC. It is a one-time special award to be conferred on Saturday, March 17, 2012, during the 90th UP Vanguard Annual Convention and the UP ROTC Centennial Homecoming.

It aims to honor 10 most outstanding graduates of the UP ROTC Basic Military Science Course who excelled globally or nationally in various fields committing deeds, acts of service, or endeavors contributing to advancements in fields of, but not limited to, security, prosperity, humanitarian and national or global interest.

Each Awardee shall receive a UP ROTC Centennial trophy or medallion specially designed for the occasion.

II.                  SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

To provide UP ROTC Centennial celebration with greater meaning and significance.

  1. To give due recognition to outstanding graduates of the two year Basic Military Science Course of the UP ROTC.
  2. To focus public attention and confer national recognition to these role models with the hope of generating more interest in Filipino youth for UP ROTC.
  3. To inspire the Awardees themselves to take up initiatives that will help Filipino Citizens realize the value of ROTC.

III.                SELECTION PROCESS

Eligibility

  1. Nominations for the UP ROTC Centennial Award shall be open to all graduates of the UP ROTC Basic Military Science Course of any UP unit who have achieved global or national prominence.
  2. Persons who took up but did not graduate from the UP ROTC Advanced Military Science Course are also eligible provided that they are not members of the UPVI.
  3. An undergraduate and/or post graduate degree/s from UP is favorable but not necessary for one to be nominated.
  4. The award is for living persons (not posthumous).
  5. A Nominee must have proven himself worthy of the recognition by living up to the shibboleths of the Corps: Duty well performed…Honor untarnished… and Country above self.
  6. A Nominee must have engaged in his/her field of endeavor for at least four years of his/her life with documented or convincing proof subject to verification by the UP ROTC Centennial Awards Committee (UP ROTC CAC).
  7. There are no maximum age limits and citizenship requirements for nominees.

Nominations

  1. Eligible persons must be nominated by any member of the UP Vanguard Incorporated (UPVI) or graduates of Basic UP ROTC through an authorized Nomination Form. To download NOMINATION FORM, click HERE.
  2. UP Vanguards or graduates of Basic UP ROTC may nominate one or more persons.
  3. Nominations should be made on the prescribed Nomination form. All information therein shall be submitted in English, Pilipino or a combination.
  4. Nominations shall be accepted by the UPVI Secretariat Mondays to Fridays strictly from 0900H to 1700H from Monday, December 12, 2011 to Monday, January 23, 2012. Announcements will be made through the UPVI website, social sites, SMS blasts, email blasts and print media.
  5. Hard copies of the Nomination Form are available at the UPVI Secretariat located at the 2/F UP Vanguard Hall, UP Diliman, Campus, Quezon City.
  6. Soft copies are downloadable through the UPVI website: www.upvanguard.org.
  7. Nomination Forms may be submitted to the UPVI Secretariat in hard copy by personal delivery or postal/courier service dated within the specified submission period.
  8. Nomination Forms may alternatively be submitted through email to UPVI Secretariat  (upvi1922_secretariat@yahoo.com) within the specified submission period using any of the formats below:
    1. Portable Digital File (PDF)
    2. Word format for the Form
    3. Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
    4. Nominees must sign the Nomination Form attesting to all stated facts therein; giving consent to the independent verification by the UP ROTC CAC and the subsequent publication of said facts; and indicating his willingness to attend the awarding ceremonies if selected.
    5. Two (2) copies (hard or soft copies in formats specified above) of the nominee’s recent (within the past 6 months) picture (2”x2”, colored) should accompany the fully accomplished Nomination Form.
    6. All information submitted in connection with the UP ROTC Centennial Awards shall be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Criteria

  1. A Nominee is judged by his/her outstanding leadership, excellence and service in his/her chosen field of endeavor with global or national prominence.
  2. Selection of Awardees shall be based on the following criteria (total of 100 points):
    1. Leadership and Integrity – 50
    2. Global or national prominence – 20 points
    3. Professional excellence – 20 points
    4. Years in service – 10 points

Deliberations

  1. The UPVI Search & Awards Committee (UPVI SAC), with the concurrence of the UPVI Board of Governors (UPVI BOG), shall be the operating body of the project.
  2. The UPVI SAC/UPVI BOG’s decision shall be final and binding.
  3. Awardees will be notified formally through an official letter signed by the UPVI Chairman of the Board and the National Commander to be sent out not later than Thursday, February 16, 2012.
  4. The UPVI BOG may host a special cocktails or luncheon for the awardees on Wednesday February 29, 2012 or Monday, March 5, 2012 at a specified venue.
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