ANNOUNCEMENT: 4TH QUARTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
DEC 22, 2024 @ 6PM

We are thousands of miles away from our Alma Mater, but collectively and with unity of purpose, we can help support and participate more actively in the educational and research programs of CLSU.

Consolidations of Bay Area, Southern California, Las Vegas, East Coast, Canada and other regions so that we can effectively establish an Endowment Fund for CLSU scholarships and other educational/research programs. The overall goal is to engage in activities that will encourage, enhance and strengthen our love and loyalty to our Alma Mater.

The CLSUIAA, INC. ENDOWMENT FUND is an investment fund that enables alumni and friends to make a lasting legacy to CLSU through scholarships and educational programs. The Endowment Fund (EF) is a way for CLSU alumni to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to their alma mater. Donation to the EF will be invested by a committee of alumni, acting as fiduciaries, in a balanced portfolio of fixed income securities and equities. Only 90% of the income from these investments will be used to support CLSU scholarships and educational programs and the remaining 10% will be reinvested into the EF.

Hence, all donations will always increase and never decrease through the years. Your donation will be a gift that will make a difference in the lives of poor but deserving CLSU students and will keep on giving forever.

Please note that the CLSUIAA, INC, is duly registered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the U.S. Federal Government as a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation and all donations are 100% deductible / tax exempt, effective February 6, 2012.

DONATION* BY US MAIL: If you would like to make a donation by mail, download the printable contribution form. Send your completed form and check (made payable to the CLSU International Alumni Association) to:

CLSU International Alumni Association
c/o Norma Viray
4524 Elwell Court, Elk Grove, CA 95758

DONATION BY CREDIT CARD: Use the botton below to contribute.*

* For more information or questions about your contribution, please contact the CLSUIAA, Inc. Treasurer's Office at (916) 712-3608. Thank you for your generosity as well as continued loyalty and love for CLSU!

"Individually, our contributions may not be much, but collectively, when pooled together, it will make a difference in the lives of countless deserving students and help establish educational programs in CLSU. And what is nice with the CLSUIAA Endowment Fund is that it will keep on growing forever.  It is indeed, conceptually, a gift that will keep on giving for all time."

Ed Cabacungan, PhD
1936-2022

"MEET AND GREET" THE CLSUIAA SCHOLARS
@ CLSU RET CAFETERIA

February 4, 2024 - In the CLSU RET Cafeteria (Science City of Munoz, Philippines), on the day following the CLSU Alumni Homecoming, the international association and its members headed by Dr. Leo Abenes, (shown seated 3rd from left 2nd row) met its scholars during the afternoon merienda. The highlight part of the program amongst the many weekend activities was the awarding of the scholarship grants handed out by Director Gerry Galinato.

All the scholars were delighted to have received their respective grants for the remainder of the school year 2024. The scholars shown on the picture can be identified wearing their custom made white shirts, given courtesy of CLSUIAA.

Notable among attendees were the current CLSU President Resty Abella, and three of the CLSU's former presidents - Rudy Undan, Terry Abella and Edgar Orden.

Special thanks to CLSU staff with Dr Jayson Marzan and Dr Redel Gutierrez, the scholarship coordinators for CLSUIAA's GSP and MSSP respectively, the association recognizes and appreciates their support and meticulous effort on the selections of from many qualified scholars a breeze.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2024-2026
OF THE CLSU INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (CLSUIAA)
- PRESIDENT-ELECT DR. LEO A. ABENES AND his core officers -

Nov 16, 2023 - Elk Grove, California. A meeting of the Board of Directors' (BOD) was held (via Zoom) with 11 of its 15 members in attendance, where an election of the association's key officers for the next three years was held.

Elected were Dr. Leo Abenes as President, with his core officers - VP Annie Arcinue, Secretary Gloria De Vera, and Treasurer Ohma Viray. They were all sworn into office by outgoing president Floro Gutierrez who officially administered the oath taking ceremony.

Leo Abenes indicated that he will continue to maintain the ever ongoing objectives of the association which among others is to give back to our alma mater by making sure of the continual growth and finance of the Endowment Fund is achieved and properly well managed.

In addition, he encourages officers, members - everyone to plan on attending the Feb 2-4, 2024 Alumni homecoming in CLSU. With our attendance and participations, it is possible that we may request a CLSUIAA oath taking ceremonial event be included in one of the CLSUAAI activity programs.

Without giving details, he also talked about a plan to hold the 2024 General Assembly and BOD meeting and possible fundraising campaign on board a 7-day California Coast Cruise ship on either month of September or October.

Joint clsuaai/clsuiaa general assembly
& CLSUiaa ANNUAL BOD MEETING

October 19-24, 2023 - Chiang Mai, Thailand. A General Reunion sponsored by CLSUIAA in coordination with CLSU Alumni Association and in cooperation with CLSU Alumni residents of Thailand was recently held in Thailand, with a General Assembly in the morning of October 21, highlighted by a Gala Night at Furama Chiang Mai Hotel, Thailand.

For those who arrived early on October 20, a "Western style" fellowship dinner was held in the same hotel.

An all-day tour of Maejo University (MU) sponsored by Drs. Thep and Diana was also held on October 22. Without missing an experience to feel being "High", everyone even had a chance to try out the cannabis tea (supposedly medicinal) offered to everyone while touring the cannabis farm at MU.

Others include vistiing the nearby Chiang Mai market offering exotic tropical fruits, and trying out especialty thai food on various restaurant locations at the market, kantoke dinner show, etc.

February 5, 2023 - CLSUIAA evening with the scholars

(L-R) Ariel Antonio, Annie, Norielyn Valerio, Arjay Amparo, Angelika Pugat, Eunice Joy Lumandas, Johoana Marie Corsini, Cristina Mae Miranda, Zayra Concepcion, Precious Yvettte Ancheta, Ellysa Micah Espiritu, Jessa Mae Tampingco, -, Gloria, Rina Escobio.

(Back L-R) Rob, -, -, Joel Collado, -, Juanito, Val, -, Eddie, Franclin Gomez.

The international association (CLSUIAAI) members held an "Evening With Scholars" in the newly remodeled popular Reimers Hall to meet and greet its current and former scholars. The event was in conjuction with the national association's (CLSUAAI) 83rd annual homecoming attended by alumni from around the world.

Thanks a million to the CLSU President and his wife Drs. Edgar and Maria Excelsis Orden who graciously capped the evening with their presence, and to the delight of the international members the president presented a university update on the world's stage, specifically among ASEAN countries, with recognition of its advanced progression in the field of Science, Technology and Agriculture.