SG Emi elected 2009 President

2009 PRESIDENT-elect Emi Rose R. Parcon (inset and back to camera, left) explains her platform to the voting members of JCI Cebu Mactan Channel, as challenger 2008 VP Eric M. Calamohoy signs the registry to contest the 2008 Election of the chapter Thursday (Sept. 4) night.

MEMBERS of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Cebu-Mactan Channel (Philippines) elected on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, their 2008 Secretary-General to become the next President of the local JCI organization who will serve the 2009 term.

JCI Mem. Emi Rose R. Parcon, also a recent JCI Trainer graduate, won over JCI Mem. Eric M. Calamohoy, 2008 Vice President for Development, in the first ever contest for the presidency of the chapter since the chapter acquired its charter from JCI Philippines in 2006.

Parcon, a charter member of the organization, earned 21 or 77.78 percent of the votes from 27 members who participated in the electoral process from a total of 62 members the chapter has had since its creation. Calamohoy, who openly accepted the verdict and vowed to serve the chapter with the same passion he has had since he transferred from JCI Cebu, got five votes.

First 3 Presidents make the final call

2008 PRESIDENT Jolex Yu Lim, CLT, has made the final call for all members of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Cebu-Mactan Channel to vote during the annual election tonight, Sept. 4, 2008.

It will follow after the 9th General Membership Meeting (GMM) that starts at 7PM at McDonald’s IT Park in Apas-Lahug, Cebu City.

His predecessors -- 2006 Charter President Cerwin T. Eviota, CNT (NG) and 2007 President Angelo Daniel R. Parcon, PG, -- also echoed the same call, especially for members who joined the organization during their watch.

VP Calamohoy, SG Parcon to challenge the presidency

UNOFFICIAL declarations indicate that the 2009 presidency of JCI Cebu-Mactan Channel will be contested between incumbent Vice President Eric M. Calamohoy and Secretary-General Emi Rose R. Parcon.

It will be known after the 9th General Membership Meeting (GMM) on Thursday, Sept. 4, at McDonald’s IT Park if both will pursue running for 2009 President after both are expected to earn the mandate to serve another term in the Board of Directors for 2009 in the first round of election by members of the chapter since 2006.

Calamohoy and Parcon are among nine members in good standing who filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) last Monday, Sept. 1, before the 3-man Commission on Election (COMELEC) at Neo-Neo at the Kia Strip on Gorordo Ave., Cebu City.

The others who filed their COC were three incumbent BOD members – Vice President for Programs Marlon Polinar and Directors Rose Pulido-Alvarado and Rio de la Peña – and two current officers – Iris Petralba, the assistant secretary general, and Irish Rago, JCI 3M commissioner.

Two new but very active members also filed their COC, Mariecor Araneta and Joni Ocular.