Aug 31
Tags: Jeddah KSA, KSA
Aug 22
Date: Aug. 06, 2010
Venue: Madinah Palace Hotel, Jeddah
By: Mr. Joey Villanueva
Edmarkers believe in the adage that “success in a journey and not a destination”. But last Friday’s STP Grand Graduation was different; it was a destination worthy to be celebrated and to be remembered by all especially the 60 plus graduates of 4 STP Batches, the largest every in Jeddah. It was a success at the end of many days, weeks and even months of continued education, presentations, OTJ’s and lots of duplication and networking experiences.
Unlike regular academic graduation that opens the door for the graduate to be employed, STP Graduation in Edmark University of Success (EUS) is the commencement of the graduate’s entrepreneurial life. STP graduates were trained by experienced coaches and mentors who are successful entrepreneur-networker themselves. Thus, last Friday’s rites and celebration was a festivity with all the formalities, honor, excitement, and fun, complete with trill of emotional fireworks, bouquet of flowers and the downpour of candies and gifts.
The daylong stage decoration and venue preparations were meticulously planned and executed with personal supervision of Master Coordinator Florante (Rex) Gueco Lim. Upon his signal, Mr. Willard Dilag Amado, operating the sound and sight, played the graduation marching song which filled the graduation hall creating a goose bumps sensation to the candidates for graduation and guests alike as the two powerful Masters of Ceremonies, International and Senior Trainer, Jhun Julia and STP Club-ber Chairman, Abu Yousif Al Khalifa announced the start of the Graduation Ceremony by acknowledging the entrance of banners of STP’s major subjects, MDR, HTL/SSM, NDT, TNT/GSS.
Following the parade of banners, the Edmark International – Jeddah Management and Edmark Educational Systems (ESS) administrator headed by ASM Jacob Abando, with Mr. Raffy Gullem and Mr. Norman Roa led the processional march with pride to the stage. One by one the members of EUS faculty were introduced as they marched and occupied their seats on the stage. These teachers contrary to the teachers in other business schools who are not experienced businessmen are active and successful networkers and entrepreneurs who had put to practice the ESS they are teaching to be duplicated. They are: AbdulWahab Bogess, CM Isabelo Urquia, Susan Belgar, CM Abdul-Rahman Oshi, CM Rodelyn Tibus Refulgente, Willard Dilag Amado, Baligh Q. Mohammed, CM Thelma Areans, EM Elham, SM Tjidin Kalomi, Ahmad Kamoli, DM Mariam Al Ansari, CM Kamal Ali, EM Mazen Jmail, with DCM MR. & MRS. KUM CHUNG YEONG also graced the occasion.
Individually starting with STP Batch 1 & 3 Arabic and STP Batch 7 & 8 English all the candidates for graduation beaming with mixed emotions were introduced one after the other as their solo pictures were snapped in their stunning graduation toga slowly did the graduation processional march to their respective seats.
As the rushing adrenalin at the graduation hall settled, reverence and faith engulfed the hall when Mr Abu Obaida in Arabic and Mr. Jhun Julia in English invoked the powers and glory of God Almighty claiming blessing and success of the grand graduation ceremony.
True patriots and good citizens, Edmarkers and guests gave their respect to the flags and the countries and people they represent as they saluted and sang with zest the National Anthems of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
The Edmark cultures highlighted by the energizer dance participated by everybody including the children added the needed actions to defuse the intensified sentiments that finally released as the candidates for graduation did the Edmark’s spirit and the Edmark International Clap before, during and after the overwhelming welcome address of Mr AbdulWahab Bogess acknowledged and T-UP everybody.
The graduates with they toga cap tassel moved from right to left by ASM Jacob Abando, who also declared and confirmed them graduates and awarded the loyalty award were grateful and confident as they their received their diplomas with pride, did the Edmark’s handshake with their teachers, who all stand on stage to congratulate them, kissed and hugged expressing their love and gratitude to the newly acquired knowledge in achieving abundance and well being in life.
EUS honored and recognized graduates in the following categories according to Batch cheered and applauded by all:
1.) Special Awards:
a. Most Punctual – Mr. Blandino, Mrs. Precy Maninding, Mr. Amido, Mr. Al Amoudi
b. Best in Systems Uniform – Mr. Russel Paciones, Mr. Efren Acenas, Ms. Salwa, Ms.
c. Champion in Character – Mr. Willie Araza, Mr. Emmanuel Delos Reyes, Ms.
d. Participation – Mr. Joel Lobitos, Mr. Jose Gotuato, Mr. Mohammad Saif, Mr. Abdolaziz Bakuban
e. Feel Good Now Spirit – Mr. Redentor Legaspi, Mr. Paul Fernandez, Mr. Mohammad Balahamer, Mr. Dulkifel Al Abssi
2.) Most Outstanding STP Graduates – Mr. Joey Villanueva, Mr. Dave Roman, Mr. Adel, Mr. Sami
Before their names were announced, recorded videos of their individual interviews were presented to the delight and surprise of the other graduates and the audience.
3.) Appreciation Medals were also awarded Mr. Florante (Rex) Gueco Lim, Mr. Isabelo Urquia, Mr. Gazzim and STP Club-bers Awards to Mr. Baligh Q. Mohammed, Abu Yousif Al Khalifa, Mr. Abdul Wahab Bogess.
CM Boy Urquia delivered his empowering testimonies of his success formula giving emphasis on duplication followed by the teary journey of CM Abdul-Rahman Oshi to financial freedom by following the ESS.
In expressing her gratitude to the compassion and healing she experienced using Edmark Products, one of the students Ms.Ebtisam Al Laaf brought love and beauty to the occasion when she distributed bouquet of flowers first to Edmark International and to CEO Mr. Sam Low received by ASM Jacob Abando and to all her teachers and inspirations.
Before the grand recessional exit of the Administration , faculty and graduates and the sumptuous dinner that followed, the Grand STP Graduation was concluded by singing first the Arabic Graduation Song for Batch 1 & 3 and “Top of the World of the Carpenters ” graduation song for Batch 7 & 8 confirming that “All I need will be mine if you (Edmark and STP classmates) are here.” Last Friday, August 6, 2010, SPT graduates felt on top of the world looking on the opportunity of wealth, health and total well being through ESS of Edmark University of Success their newly found Alma Mater. And as the Batch 1 & 3 Arabic and Batch 7 & 8 return home with smile and happy images of the grand graduation in the back of their minds, they could not help but remember the Edmark mission of not only helping themselves succeed but the commitment to help other people succeed as the brilliant American designer Buckminster Fuller said, “The purpose of our lives is to add value to the people of this generation and those that follow.”
Congratulations Graduates now is the time for the accumulation of wisdom, FEEL GOOD NOW!!
To God be the glory!
Tags: Jeddah KSA, KSA
Aug 12
By Maame Nhyira Afful
Education they say have no end, that is why people strive from all walks of life to educate themselves paying huge sums of money.
No wonder it is also qouted that education is the key to success that is why in the business system of Edmark international education is one of the most important gift they give to its numerous distributors.
Edmark international is a multi level company which has its theme “people helping people succeed in health wealth and total well being” and therefore ensure in its ability that all its client have a success in their business. It is on this view that makes them organize a free training program for all its distributors who would want to become speakers.
One of such is what they extended to edmark Kenyan family, thus the SPEAKERS TRAINING PROGRAM BATCH I, the program was started on the 2nd of August 2010 as the interview day, and as at the said date there were already about forty eighty(48) applicant and still more coming.
The said date was here and it was time for interview, the interview started exactly at 1pm in the afternoon finally at about 7:30pm in the evening about 40 people were already interviewed and the rest were scheduled for the next day .
Orientation commenced on the next day at 1pm with 34 people qualifying for the first part of the program.
Participant are very optimistic and working hard to become very good speakers and good leaders as well.
The trainers are also determined to impact and train the participant to become the best out of the lots
Aries Mosaso and Maame Afful are the trainers for now! Watch out for the best ever speakers ever found in the history of EDMARK.
Tags: Kenya, Nairobi Kenya
Jul 17
Event: 2nd Edmarkers Day
Date: June 26, 2010
Venue: Saudia City, Jeddah, KSA
By: Mr. Joey Villanueva
Photos: Mr. Jose Gotuato
It was hot outside, the temperature is more than 40 Degrees Celsius, but in the afternoon of June 25, 2010 the function room of Saudia City SW 7 Recreation Center was even hotter, it is burning with energy and enthusiasm of a swarm of yellow-shirt Edmarkers and still “feeling good now!”
Divided by colors, united by each banner, Edmakers of Jeddah were grouped into 4. The Blue Group are as manly as they are – strong and commanding; the Red Group are aggressive and restless; The Pink Group are reserve but firm, they are nice but determined to win no matter what; and the Violet Group, majestic, royalty but equally competitive.
ASM Jacob, the Camp Director at the top of his voice declared the 2nd Jeddah Edmarkers Summer Camp opened, followed by the thunderous Edmarks International claps and the awakening Edmarkers spirit. The afternoon became even vigorously blazing after the energetic Edmarkers dance and the group chanting competition lead by respective group leaders. Few minutes of preparation the group of different nationality, ethnicity, colors and creed, agreed to a chanting they hurriedly composed, rehearsed and executed with gusto in front of the judges and fellow Edmarkers with all their might at the peak their voices.
The actual battles of colors begun, when the 4 Groups hurriedly assembled outside for the famous “Tug-of-War” Game with a twist. In group of selected 10 members, instructions and strategies discussed and agreed to win the much need points. Full here, full there let the group with strongest team work. . . win.
Before the World Cup started in South Africa, Edmakers in Jeddah has already tasted the joy and excitement, the physical challenges and the team work required in winning the world revered sport, Soccer. Amid the team members’ cheers and encouragement, the combined players of Red and Violet Groups team-up together against the tandem of Pink and Blue Groups, muscle against muscle, strategy against strategy, done their best in the spirit of team work and highest sportsmanship.
After the furious and exhilarating football game all the 4 Colors went in to compete in Chess, Scrabble and Dart Games. In the midst of restricted cheers, Edmarkers endured the pounding of heart beats as the winners celebrate every victory and the losers wished the game is not yet over.
To declare the Color that will claim the Championship, the final game has to be won, soaked in the water. Yes, the last game is swimming relay, not with baton, but with puzzle picture to be completed in the least time possible. The five-member team, representing 4 Groups, splashed, swum, crawled and fought their way through the finish line and quickly putting together the 5-piece cut pictures of Splina. Jumping up and down celebrating the triumph, the SCENT Members prepared the Dinner started feeding the hunger and thirsty Edmarkers, queuing the line still trying to catch their breath.
After the satisfying dinner, everybody gathered to for the Moment of Truth. ASM Jacob and CM Boy Urquia with all the Committee Chairpersons and Members with all the Judges, announced the winners and distributed the prizes courtesy of Edmark International.
Everybody was in high spirit and the joy overflowing, camaraderie is on the air. With Edmark’s song on the background and the cheers engulfed the function room, The Violet Flag was raised twice as the Group was declared the “Most Energetic” and the Champion. The group Leader, EM Rose Angco led the members jumping in joy claiming their medals and prize. Declared First Runner Up was the Red Team headed the Group Leader Mr. Zoroor. Second Runner Up was the Blue Team headed by Group Leader Mr. Mustapha Hashem and the Third Runner Up as the Pink Team headed by Group Leader Mr. Abdullaziz Bakoban.
After the awarding Mr. Jun Julia, asked the 4 flag bearers to come forward and instructed them to lay down the flags and declared that as the 2nd Summer Camp ended. Edmarkers of Saudi Arabia are United and Feeling Good now, as One, Undivided. And the competition of colors ended in the same place where it started. As the Edmarkers dispersed, their tired bodies were still smiling, their hearts pounding with joy and happiness, because that night, while everybody was I the playing mode we learned by doing that there is no “I” in “Team”.
For the successful 2nd Edmarkers Day Summer Camp we wanted to acknowledge the following persons for their invaluable help and contribution:
HQ Jeddah, SCENT Team, STP Club-bers, Leaders, Mr. Sam Low and most of all the Almighty God for His blessing. To God be the glory!
Tags: Jeddah KSA, KSA
Jul 15
Tags: Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya
