Kamundagan festival post activity report

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Kamundagan Festival Post Activity Report

KAMUNDAGAN FESTIVAL POST ACTIVITY REPORT

A. Introduction

What would it take for people who do not know each other, lest, see each other, living around
2,469,501 Cities around the world within the 40 global time zones to participate and be involved
in a project, not to say, part with their hard earned money and spend their precious time?

The answer is: One must at least have spent time within the glorious halls of the Catanduanes
State Colleges (CSC) Buildings, breathed the sweet air of the CSC Campus, and bondaged by the
desire to give back to the institution that nurtured their mind and character, moved by an ardor to
defy time and space bordering each one of them, and of course - a Facebook Account!

While everyone is familiar with the core ideals of the CSC without Borders (CSCWB), why it was
formed and what its aspirations are, the CSCWB is yet to prove its potentialities. That opportunity
came when the "Kamundagan Festival" was incepted and implemented. Driven by its desire to
manifest itself through an activity that will bring Christmas joys to its Alma Mater, the CSC, and
the community the latter serves, Kamundagan Festival not only launched the CSCWB’s positive
presence in the CSC Campus and the Catanduanes Community, but also succeeded in paying
tribute to the creativity and solidarity of CSC Community through a friendly contest of recreating
the Nativity scene, the holiday tree, and that symbolic star of Christian Filipino Christmas.
Energized by the new partner it found - The CSC Federated Colleges Student Council - to
implement its aspirations, the project undoubtedly realized its objectives and purposes.

Various colleges, student organization, and fraternities participated in the activity and won various
cash prizes pooled by the members of the CSCWoB while the "sweat counterpart" of FCSC played
a major role in the realization of the project. Intended to be a soft launcher for the CSCWoB, the
project epiphanized on its own and exploded into something bigger than it was originally intended
as social networks and word of mouth set ablaze the whole campus, nay, the community as
"Kamundagan" and "CSC Without Borders" became a buzz word. Reinforced by giant tarpaulins,
the soft launch became the CSCWB's Big Bang.

Now, stroll down the CSC Campus and you will see those creative life-sized Belen built at various
strategic locations around the Campus, each depicting the Kamundagan of Christ, each
symbolizing solidarity, each stands for the creativity of each group, and each epitomize the
epiphany of being a CSCean. In the hallowed halls of the CSC Main building, there stand(s) the
various Christmas Trees and there hangs the various Parols - each of them emblematizes the same
spiritual, intellectual and emotional tokens of the CSCeans.

B. Inception
The First-ever project of the CSCWB was driven by the desire of the members of the group
to accentuate the spirit of Christmas to the province of Catanduanes using as its springboard
the campus of its Alma Mater. Originally, the idea of Nativity Scene-building Contest (Belen)
was floated not only to underscore the core spirit of the holidays, which is the birth of the
Savior, but also to purport the birth of presence of the group in the campus and its
community. This was further accentuated by the double meaning of the Festival which is

THE CSCWB ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS –December 29, 2011 1


"Kamundagan" that literally translates into the act of being given life. Kamundagan, thus,
may refer to the Nativity Scene itself and/or the tribute to the nascency of the group. The
theme " Epiphany, Creativity, Solidarity" was adopted to summarized the intent of the
activity.

However, as the online discussion on the project at its main site raged, various ideas were
floated upon and many of them were adopted. Thus, Christmas Tree-making contest and
Parol-making contest were adopted. General ideas on the mechanics, i.e.; environment-
friendly, were also adopted by the group. Fueled by enthusiasm, the project took shape.
While the idea is not original as for many years, various student organization were already
involved in this kind of contest, this is however the first time that the activities were
consolidated into one program and being financed by a cyber-group. (great point!… implies
the group’s openness to suggestions and adoption of the good things that are already
there!)

C. Committees
To operationalize the conceptualized festival, various committees were formed. An
oversight administrative committee was formed from the administrative officers of the
CSCWB headed by Cyl Bryan A. Bagadiong in Calgary Canada, Celeste Valeza-Williams in
Adelaide, Australia, Jinky Lou Tabor in Thailand, and Rhea Sorreta in USA. An Executive
Committee was also formed to implement the project on the grounds headed by Gerry
Rubio, Dante Aurio Tabor, Dirma Templonuevo Frias, and CSC Student Affairs Office. To
complete the operationalizing nexus, the CSCWB partnered with the Catanduanes State
Colleges Federated Colleges Student Council headed by its President, Glenda Rima.

All these committees were under the supervision of the CSCWB Chairman Dave
Templonuevo, in Witichita, USA, and other administrative officers, located around the
globe. Line of authority and supervision were also delineated and informal chain of
authorities were established to facilitate a fast and easy mode of operationalization of the
project.

Further, it must be emphasized that during the operationalization phase, all the committees
were required to post updates on the CSCWB wall for purposes of accountability and
transparency to all members.

D. Finances
To finance the project, Pledges were first asked voluntarily from all the members who were
willing to share their resources. Within a week: the following pledges were gathered:

P1000 - Dheo Tabor
P4000 - Donor 006
P500 - Dante-Aureo Tabor
P500 - Dustine Camacho
P3000 (50Pounds) - Nestor Jr, Gina and Giana Tatel
P2000 ($50) - Marie Kristine Gianan Arcilla
P1000 - Vivian Tarroza Valdez sent
P2000 - Debbie Tresvalles Aldea



P500 - Gerry Rubio
P500 - Myla Zafe
P1000 - Tess Lacson
P1500 - Mr. Dante & Dr. Herminia Tabor
P1000 - Donor 003
P4000 - Celeste Valeza
P3000 - Wines Chavez Jimenez
P2000 - Andrae, Twinkle and Sam Templonuevo
P2000 - Donor 001
P4000 -Cyl Bryan, Dra. Mabel, and Neo Angelico Bagadiong
P5000 - Donor 002
P1000 - AquiniHilda (Kuya Bang)
P2000 -Donor 004
P500 - Erme Riva Tatad Tablante
P2000 - Marimar Aldama
P500 - Janette Orsolino
P500 - Ronnie Santelices
P4,000 - Luz Ibayan Cahilig and Edgar Cahilig
P1,000 - Donor 005
$ 50 (P2000) - John Edmund Manlangit
P52,000.00- Total Pledged

All pledges were asked to be remitted to Gerry Rubio, Dante Aurio Tabor, and Dirma Frias either by bank
remittance or money wire transfers.

The following pledges were received by the Executive Committee:

CSC Without Borders
Summary of Pledges and Collections
As of December 20, 2011

Name of Donor Amount Amount In-Transit
Pledged Collected Pledges
1 Dheo Tabor 1,000.00 1,000.00
2 Donor 006 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00
3 Dante Aureo Tabor 500.00 500.00
4 Dustine Camacho 500.00 500.00
5 Nestor, Gina & Giana Tatel 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00
6 Marie Kristine Gianan Arcilla 2,000.00 2,000.00
7 Vivian Tarroza Valdez 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
8 Debbie Tresvalles Aldea 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00
9 Gerry Rubio 500.00 500.00
10 Myla Zafe 500.00 500.00
11 Tess Lacson 1,000.00 1,000.00



12 Mr. & Mrs. Dante Tabor 1,500.00 1,500.00
13 Donor 003 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
14 Celeste Valeza 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00
15 Wines Chavez Jimenez 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00
16 Andrae, Twink & Sam Templonuevo 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00
17 Donor 001 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00
18 Cyl Bryan, Dra. Mabel & Neo Angelico Bagadiong 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00
19 Donor 002 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00
20 Aquinihilda (Kuya Bang) 1,000.00 1,000.00
21 Donor 004 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00
22 Erme Tablante 500.00 500.00
23 Marimar Aldama 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00
24 Janette Orsolino 500.00 500.00
25 Ronnie Santelices 500.00 500.00 0.00
26 Luz Ibayan Cahilig & Edgar Cahilig 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00
27 Donor 005 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
28 John Edmund Manlangit 2,000.00 2,000.00
TOTAL 52,000.00 40,500.00 11,500.00

The approved expenditures are the following:

Prizes for Life-size Belen Making category is as follows:
1st prize P5,000.00
2nd prize P3,000.00
3rd prize P2,000.00
2 consolation prizes for P1,000.00
P12,000.00 total

Prizes for Christmas Tree category is as follows:
1st prize P5,000.00
2nd prize P3,000.00
3rd prize P2,000.00
2 consolation prizes for P1,000.00
P12,000.00 total

Prizes for Parol Making category is as follows:
1st prize P3,000.00
2nd prize P2,000.00
3rd prize P1,000.00
2 consolation prizes for P500.00
P7,000.00 total

Total Prize = P31,000.00



Other Expenses = P9,000.00
Total Approved Expenses=P40,000.00

The following are the liquidated Financial Expenses submitted by the Executive Committee:

CSC Without Borders
Statement of Cash Receipts and Utilization
As of December 28, 2011

Total Collections (Schedule I) 40,500.00
Less-Expenses:
Tarpaulin for Kamundagan 2,000.00
Labor & Materials - Frame for Tarpaulin 1 1,200.00
-Frame for Tarpaulin 2 1,200.00
Cash Prizes for Kamundagan(received by
Ms. Glenda Rima) 30,000.00 34,400.00
Cash in Bank Balance 6,100.00

The said amount of P6, 100.00 shall be reverted back as General Fund of the Group per
Financial Policy approved by the Admin Officers and general members.

E. Bill of Implementation (by Gerry S. Rubio)

A parol purely crafted out of old newspapers, a Christmas tree made from sacks, dried
coconut flower and gihoy (midribs) and accentuated with plastic soda bottles caps, and a
Belen fashioned out of dayami (rice straws), were declared First Prize Winners in the first-
ever Kamundagan Festival conducted by the social network based Catanduanes State
Colleges Without Borders (CSCWB).

The contest was co-sponsored and facilitated by the CSC Federated College Student Council
(FCSC) headed by its President Glenda Rima on December 16, 2011 at the CSC Main campus.
A total of P30,000 cash prize was provided by CSCWB. It was generated from the donations
of its members who are all alumni of CSC and working elsewhere around the globe.

Eight Student Body Organizations from five CSC colleges and three departments, including
four recognized fraternities and sororities at CSC participated in the contest. The CSC-FCSC
also gave additional P500 for the consolation prize, other administrative costs and work
force requirement.

The complete list of winners and their cash prizes are:



Parol Making Contest: –
First Place: College of Arts and Sciences SBO (P3,000)
Second Place: College of Health Sciences (P2,000)
Third Place : College of Technology-Department of Industrial Technology (P1,000)
Consolation Prizes: College of Technology-Department of Engineering (P500);
College of Business and Accountancy (P500).

Christmas Tree Making Contest:
First Place – Department of Engineering SBO (P5,000),
Second Place – College of Health Sciences (P3,000)
Third Place- College of Arts and Sciences (P2,000);
Consolation Prizes – College of Technology-Department of Technology (P1,000); College of
Business and Accountancy (P1,000), College of Technology-Department of Information and
Communication Technology (P500)

Belen Making Contest:
First Place – Beta Kappa Pho (P5,000);
Second Place – Alpha Kappa Rho (P3,000)
Third Place – Tau Gamma Phi/Sigma (P2,000), and
Fourth Place – Alpha Phi Omega (P1,000)

The CHS Christmas Tree is made of banig (caragumoy mat) and decorated with plastic
pharmaceutical bottles and further accentuated with gold painted dried mana£o (wild
orchid) leaves. The Department of Information and Communication Technology’s Christmas
tree is composed of compact discs symmetrically attached to a net.

Meanwhile, the Department of Industrial Technology’s entry is composed of artistically
arranged paper plates splashed with watercolor. It was further embellished with soda
bottle caps entwined with little buntings made from plastic labels of softdrinks.

The College of Business and Accountancy’s creation is made of green and white softdrink
straws. For the College of Arts and Sciences, it was made of sack and decorated with
anahaw leaves and plastic softdrink bottle caps.

In the Parol Making, the College of Health Science’s entry was made of gold painted mana£o
(wild orchid) leaves and bedecked with flowers made of plastic softdrink bottle. It also has a
miniature Belen on the right side.

The Department of Engineering’s entry is made of horizontally woven gihoy (coconut leaves
midrib). It was highlighted further by a miniature bridge bearing “1-2-3” figures which
represents the latest feat of the Department of Engineering in the November 2011 Licensure



Examination.

The College of Business and Accountancy’s entry is made of red, yellow and green cloth and
accentuated with sack straws and cartoon trimmings. The parol entry of Department of
Industrial Technology on the other hand is made of ingeniously arranged C2 Ice Tea Red
bottles.

The guidelines prepared by the CSC-FCSC required that the Belen must use indigenous and
recyclable materials. It must also have representations of infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Three Kings, at least two shepherds and at least a lamb. The manger must be 2 meters in
width and 1 and ½ meter in height. It must also observe minimal production expenses. The
works were rated according to creativity (20%), durability of materials (20%), cost-
effectiveness (20%) and overall appearance (40%).

In the parol making, the entries were also rated according to creativity (20%), durability of
materials (20%), cost-effectiveness (20%) and overall appearance (40%). It also required the
use of indigenous materials, minimal production expense, and the minimum of 4 feet and
maximum of five feet diameter.

The same evaluation criteria were used in rating the Christmas tree, aside from the size
requirement of minimum of 2 meters and maximum of 2 ½ meters height.

Judges were Architect Jose Ong Jr, CSC Department of Technology instructor and member of
the CSC Planning Committee, Mrs. Josephine V. Torrente, CSC Department of Social Sciences
instructor on Humanities and Psychology, and Mr. Joerandy Tablizo, a CSC BSEd cumlaude
graduate, former senior member of CSC Hablon Dawani and current CSC Laboratory Schools
instructor.

The event, with the theme Kamundagan 2011: Epiphany, Creativity, Solidarity, was CSCWB’s
gesture of recognition to the new CSC President and its support to Catanduanes State
Colleges. It also aimed to serve as a springboard for future cooperation between the CSC
management and the alumni members of CSC Without Borders. The use of indigenous and
recyclable materials was also in support of the CSCWB to the environment program and
advocacies of CSC.

E. Verifiable Results
(See Pictures on the Main wall or click the following links:)
Awarding and Contest Pieces:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.296292203742653&type=1
The Making: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.295181997187007&type=1
Full Swing: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.295600777145129&type=1

F. Challenges and Opportunities:
In the implementation of this project, several challenges were faced by the members and
the officers. For one, members are all located in various parts of the globe, hence, are
following different time zones. Setting up a common timeline such as group chat is actually
difficult. This was resolved however by setting dates and times far more ahead. The



opportunity learned in this challenge was to really to follow and adhere to one standard
time whether it’s the EST, GMT, or the Manila Time.

Another challenge was the distance of the Administrative Group and the members to the
Executive Group. The former suffers from Angst and speculations brought about by their
expectations to the modalities of implementation by the Executive Group while the latter
deemed the modality to be discretionary on their part since they are the ones who are in
the grounds and faced by their own limitations too such as time, resources, and procedural
challenges. This situation is aggravated by the fact that updates from the Executive group is
intermittent, thus, the formers are left to their imaginations. An opportunity to be explored
in the latter days is probably the use of alternative and cheap technology as a way to update
the group’s wall. For example, using SMS to post Tweets in a Twitter account link to the
group’s Facebook Account. In this way, the wall is updated even members are on the ground
and are only using mobile phones or otherwise do not have access to computers or internet.

During the Inception phase, one challenge faced by the group was the deluge of ideas from
(the) members. With 2,000 members, ideas posted in the wall, once interacted by other
members can be easily lost and buried by later posts, threads, and comments. These
challenge was confronted by the group by consolidating all the ideas into one document
that can be updated by the moderators. By this way, members can refer back, suggest
further, assent, or even modify previously floated ideas by referring back to the
consolidated document posted.

G. Conclusion

Undoubtedly, the project was a success if its preliminary set of objectives were to be used as a
measurement. However, like all others, the project suffered birth pains. From this birth pains,
lessons were learned, examined, and proposal(s) were pooled. Indeed, the project provided a
learning insight to all members of the group that as this early, are now floating up ideas to better
next year's project. This posture of the officers and members is symptomatic of maturity and
affirmative desire to do more, to do better, and to aspire higher. Indeed, stagnancy has no place in
CSCWoB. Ultimately, this project proved that the spirit of generosity and the character of a true
CSCean knows no border, knows no boundaries. Hail CSC.


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