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September - October 2021
Highlights of happenings in September 2021 • September 24, 2021 UPMASA 101 On-line Training Session. This 90-minute session was an
Orientation Training for new Chapter members and officers and also served as a refresher course for
current members. At the end of the training, the participants were able to
• Understand the historical beginnings of the UPMASA.
• Experience a feeling of belonging with the UP College of Medicine, and its goals, its current
needs, and challenges,
• Understand why the UPMASA continues to rally support for UPCM, PGH and the country – by
reaching out to its graduates residing in North America.
• Learn the structure and current activities of the UPMASA NJNYCT Chapter
Group zoom photo: Smile everyone
Upper row L to R: Maritel and Tony Costales, Winston Umali, Lourdes Felarca, Anita and Benny Jongco
2nd row from the top L to R: Connie Uy, Leonora Rivera, Roy Gadioma, and Thelma Cabatic
Next row L to R: Lourdes Publico, Louie Mar Gangcuangco, Fely Santiago, and Connie Carillo-Cipriaso
Bottom row L to R: Joy Soriano-Celo, Mayu Bonoan-Gonzales, and Pearl Ontalan
At its UPMASA 101 Training Sessions, Dr. Constancia Somera-Uy, Founding President of our Chapter
discussed UPMASA – Its Legacy and Historical Perspectives, Dr. Lourdes Publico, UPMASA National
President 2021-2023 presented the current focus and activities of UPMASA National and Dr. Antonio
Costales summed up the NJNYCT Chapter structure, plans and activities. The presentation was
recorded. All the participants received a copy of the presentation and zoom photo.
Next steps: The plan is to conduct two more UPMASA 101 sessions in 2022 for the new members.
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• September 25, 2021 Quick Books Training: Dr. Geraldine Gomez-Pinder gave a hands-on training to
the Chapter Treasurers (Andrea Almendral [outgoing] and Roy Gadioma [incoming) and the Chapter
Auditor (Thelma Cabatic), at her home in West Orange, NJ, following a sumptuous lunch. Other Chapter
Officers (President, President-Elect, and Secretary) were present as observers.
Training in session
Group picture after the Quick Books Training
• Updating the Chapter Members’ Directory: Findings
The Chapter Secretary worked on updating the membership roster that was received from UPMASA
National. The updating was done from July 15 to September 23, 2021. The original roster had 356
members but 2 were double entries. Of the 354 members, there were 279 members with email
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addresses and 75 members with no email addresses. Of the 279 email messages sent, 46 had invalid
emails (user not found). As a follow up, we sent letters through the post with self-addressed stamped
envelopes to 118 members namely 75 members with no email addresses and the 43 members with
invalid emails (Figure 1). A summary of the outcome was submitted to the UPMASA Executive Director
and the Membership Committee, together with the updated directory, last September 23, 2021.
Figure 1: Results of the UPMASA NJNYCT Chapter Membership Updating Process
Current 302 members: Further details
The updated directory of 302 members includes 245 with email addresses(239 current members and
6 new members) and 57 with no email addresses(no response to date). Of the 302 members, 28
alumni(9%) live in Connecticut, 116(39%) in New Jersey and 158(52%) in New York(Figure 2).
354 members (initial list)
279 with emails
233 emails went through
200 -email
addresses valid
7 email addresses updated
18 - no forwarding
address
8 - passed away
46 - invalid emails (user not
found)
3 - email addresses corrected
43 -Letters sent via
USPS
16 - corrected email
addresses
8 - no forwarding
address
4 - passed away
15 no response to
date
75 without emails (Letters sent via
USPS)
13 with new email addresses
15 - no forwarding
address
5 - passed away
42 no response to date
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Figure 2: Number of Alumni by State, September 2021
The highest number of alumni is from Class 1976 to 1980 at 49 graduates (Figure 3). UPCM Class
1978 has 17 followed by Class 1981 with 13 and Class 1979 with 12 alumni.
Figure 3: Number of Alumni by UPCM Class, September 2021
In terms of specialty, Pediatrics topped the list for New York and New Jersey, followed by Internal
Medicine. For Connecticut, Internal Medicine topped the list (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Specialty by State, September 2021
Many thanks to all who responded to our requests to update your information.
Your interest and encouragement made this activity a rewarding one.
Call to Action:
• Keep the UPMASA NJNYCT Chapter Family growing
The project to update the NJNYCT Chapter Members’ Directory and reaching out to new members is an
ongoing effort each one of you can fully support. Contact our Chapter Secretary, Maritel Costales at
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mocostales@gmail.com for additional information and updates regarding your classmates, Chapter
mates and other UPCM graduates in the tri-state area.
• Keep your profile updated
Set aside time to update your profile in the UPMASA webpage, as needed.
• Get involved in our Chapter activities
We are one big UPCM family. Let’s all participate and make our activities well attended, and more
meaningful. Please go and visit our UPMASA Chapter page for updates, announcements and how you
can get involved, at the following link: https://www.upmasanational.org/new-jersey-new-york-
connecticut-chapter
• Non-UPMASA Activities: Linking with other organizations in the Tri-State Area
Participation in the Homecoming sa Konsulado
Chapter members participated in the Homecoming sa Konsulado last September 11 during the
Consulate’s picnic in Van Saun County Park in NJ. Our UPMASA NJNYCT Chapter was one of the
sponsors of this event and its members were part of the Program Committee. It was a fun event!
UPMASA participants in pictures
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Below are pictures of the other participating schools and universities.
What’s coming up in October 2021 • Finalization of NJNYCT Chapter’s Policies and Guidelines
• Zoom training on Navigating the UPMASA Web Page, October 2, and October 9 – by ISC Chair
Roberto (Robby) Icasas
• October 22 -24: The UPAAA 21st Grand Reunion and Convention: ARISE: Pagbangon at Parangal,
co-hosted with the UPAA of Nevada. Please click this link to check out the details and to register
for the Sponsorship Opportunities: https://upaaagrc2021.vfairs.com/en/exhibitor-registration. Or
contact Winston C. Umali, Co-Chair, Sponsorship Committee, at 201-660-3171.
A peek into what’s coming up in November 2021 November 28: NJNYCT Chapter Fall/Winter Meeting and Christmas Party.
See you there!
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