p16The <strong>CYDF</strong>I Crusaders: Antonio M. Mendoza (Rita II, Amerina & Julita Nabong), Elmer Bonifacio, Dan &Melisa Serrano (Marie, Michael, Mark), Cecille Soliman-Mendoza (Karen, Warren & Amelia Soliman),Froilan & Leny Samonte-Mendoza (Genesis Cruz, Kay-Ann Cruz, Jacob & Jonathan), Carlos &Lourdes David-Tanquilut (Olivia, Camille). Photo by: Nini N. MendozaV OLUME 2, ISSUE 1p16<strong>CYDF</strong>I USA 3rd Annual Meeting & <strong>Calantas</strong> Fiesta PicnicEucalyptus Picnic Area #1, Coyote Point, San Mateo, CA (Saturday, 5 May <strong>2007</strong>)<strong>CYDF</strong>I Philippines 6th Annual Board Meeting in <strong>Calantas</strong> is on <strong>August</strong> 26, <strong>2007</strong> (Sunday, 1pm-3pm)A Moment of Truth and Decision:"To register <strong>CYDF</strong>I (<strong>Calantas</strong> Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc.) in California"Time has come for <strong>CYDF</strong>I USA to be registered in California and it will take 6 months to one year toknow the outcome of the registration application as a nonprofit organization and be granted atax-exempt status per 501.c3 of the IRS (Federal) and FTB tax-exempt status (State of CA).All previous positions while the Foundation is not registered are but temporary ones.The process has already started to roll to legally register the Foundation in California...Congratulations! More power to those who join the Crusade against abject poverty in the Philippines!*As <strong>CYDF</strong>I is being registered.*2-Year Term, FY: June <strong>2007</strong>-May 2009INITIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORSAntonio M. MendozaPresidentElmer BonifacioVice PresidentLourdes David-TanquilutTreasurerEasther Marie M. SerranoSecretaryGenesis CruzMemberMembership composition of <strong>CYDF</strong>I Board of Directors must be 60% non-blood related.Visit our website at: www.cydf821philippines.com for more information
Nature of the ContractCALANTAS YOUNG DREAMERS FOUNDATION, INC. (<strong>CYDF</strong>I)<strong>Calantas</strong>, Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines 2006(63-918) 424 - 7778 * VoIP (415) 738 - 6124 * santa@cydf821philippines.com * www.cydf821philippines.comScholarship Program ContractBetween The Foundation (<strong>CYDF</strong>I) And The Recipient of Scholarship Grant<strong>Calantas</strong> Youth Scholar ID#:______________<strong>Calantas</strong> Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc. is a “Crusade Against Abject Poverty in the Philippine Rural Areas” by empowering indigent butdeserving talented youths through a Scholarship Program Model with a methodology called SWREM Theory In Action that is designed to help them helpthemselves so they can help incoming scholars leading to breaking their cycle of poverty as they learn to become socially responsible. <strong>CYDF</strong>I Contractarticulates a commitment imbedded in the methodology that Scholars shall have “to help, at least, one or two new college incoming scholars” from theirrespective communities when they become productive after their Secondary/College Education (unless they are qualified to pursue Graduate Education).Beyond fulfilling their initial commitment, youths shall become <strong>CYDF</strong>I Crusaders among the Nabuclod and other Aeta communities along the mountainrange of Pampanga and Zambales provinces.Responsibilities of <strong>Calantas</strong> Young Dreamers Foundation, Inc. (<strong>CYDF</strong>I)1. To facilitate much-needed financial resources for the Scholarship Recipients finish their education in the Phase 1: High School, Phase 2: Collegeand/or Phase 3: Graduate School (if qualified per item #4, college graduate with Honors, i.e. Summa, Magna & Cum Laude)2. Phase 1: High School Scholarship Grant covers the following benefits given each school year per Article 6, ss1.4, Table 2: Entrance Fee, books,authorized voluntary contribution, 2-3 sets of school uniforms, shoes, shirts, personal and transportation allowances and school supplies. (NOTE: Dueto limited resources as yet, Phase 1 only guarantees initially to cover ONE Scholarship Recipient per year but extended from 2 to 5 recipients from thetop 5 6th grade graduating students when resources are made available).3. Phase 2: College Scholarship Grant shall be awarded based on availability of resources. Benefits shall be negotiated with potential “sponsors” as tohow far they are willing to “help” and “how far” the families of the scholars are capable of helping, too, financially.4. Phase 3: Graduate School Scholarship Grant shall be awarded to a college graduating <strong>CYDF</strong>I Scholar with honors (Summa, Magna, Cum).5. CEO/President of the Foundation shall monitor the Progress of the Scholars in the Scholarship Program and be guided by the Principles andProcedures articulated in the <strong>CYDF</strong>I Handbook as reflected in this Contract.Responsibilities of Scholars in Phases 1 and 2 of the Scholarship Program Per <strong>CYDF</strong>I Handbook, Art.3, s2.ss2.1a. No grade below 80 in both academic and non-academic subjects to maintain an average grade of 80.ss2.1b. Maintain good behavior during the entire scholarship period. Meaning, no alcohol, tobacco and other dangerous drugs.ss2.1c. Engage in community service work in the respective communities of the scholars, i.e. <strong>Calantas</strong> Scholars in <strong>Calantas</strong> and Barrio BenedictoScholars in Barrio Benedicto, with school children during summer breaks by creating activities to encourage social awareness andresponsibility to self, others and community.ss2.1d. Phase 1 (Secondary) Scholars will meet with the CEO/President of the Foundation at least every after periodic grades arereleased for updates and evaluation of academic plans and submission of grades’ copy.ss2.1e. Phases 2 (College) Scholars will meet with the CEO/President of the Foundation, at least, after semestral grades are released for updatesand evaluation of academic plans and submission of grades’ copy and communicate weekly via e-mail to <strong>CYDF</strong>I.ss2.1f. Lastly, all Phases 1 & 2 <strong>CYDF</strong>I Scholars, together with one of their respective parents/guardian and/or any adult family member, shallattend the Annual Board Meeting in <strong>Calantas</strong>.Phase 3 Scholars (Graduate School) shall have to adhere to “Personal Accountability” as stipulated in Article 2, ss3.3c of the <strong>CYDF</strong>I Handbook and inaddition, they shall have to meet with the CEO/President of the Foundation for updates and evaluation of academic plans during semestral breaks andattend Annual Board Meeting in <strong>Calantas</strong>.Termination and Probation of Scholarship Program Per Art. 3, s4 of the <strong>CYDF</strong>I Handbook.1. Voluntary Termination. A Scholar has the right to withdraw from the Scholarship by writing to the CEO and Executive Committee shall conduct aHEARING to determine of WHY a “voluntary termination” is being sought and find ways on how to save it.2. Involuntary Termination. A Scholar (Phases 1 or 2) will be terminated from the Scholarship if both Sections of Art. 3, ss2.1a and ss2.1b of the <strong>CYDF</strong>IHandbook are violated, and if either section violated is a year probation. (2) A Scholar will be placed for one year probation if s/he violates two (2) ofthe last four (4) sections of Art.3, ss2.1c, ss2.1d, ss2.1e and ss2.1f of the <strong>CYDF</strong>I Handbook.p17I, together with my parents/guardian, do understand the Mission of <strong>CYDF</strong>I and promise to abide by its Principles and Procedures as reflected in thisContract for my guidance to become successful in my career and failure to comply with the responsibilities articulated in the <strong>CYDF</strong>I Handbook per Article 3,s2 shall subject me against Article 3, s4 for involuntary termination. So, help me God!__________________________________ ________________________________ Chrisanta deAusen-MangalindanPrint Full Name of <strong>CYDF</strong>I Youth Scholar Name/Signature of Parent/Guardian President/CEO of <strong>CYDF</strong>IDOB: ____________________________ Date: _______________________ Date: _________________Youth/Sign: ________________________ Youth/Sign:_______________________ Youth/Sign:_________________Phase1/Date:________________________ Phase2/Date:______________________ Phase3/Date:________________Noted By: __________________________Approved By: Antonio M. Mendoza, Ph.D. & Rita Nabong-Mendoza, RNChairman of the Board Date:_____________ <strong>CYDF</strong>I Founders Date:________________ rev. SY: <strong>2007</strong>-<strong>2008</strong>
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