SOAR 2015

As a religious organization, winning this award is I think one of the best thing that could happen. Just realizing that we have just been shortlisted has sat me in high spirits. One reason may be because it's very unexpected. But more importantly, is the idea of  us, the officers, of having truly lived our purpose. That is, to be instruments of the realization of CSV's mission and vision.

From day one we have envisioned to let Ateneans know the existence of Chaplaincy Student Volunteers. Perhaps because we want to let more Ateneans experience the distinct formation that our organization is offering. The same formation that we have received and come to appreciate. We have been blessed in so many ways volunteering, dedicating time to serve Him during mass. In the spirit of magnanimity and generosity, we want to share this to others. We want to open doors to as many Ateneans to experience what we had experienced.

I think from this sprang the idea of putting the name of CSV, even at least as a nominee in any award in SOAR. This award, is the tangible proof that this vision has come to reality, that all our efforts has come to fruition.

May this be the beginning of a whole new journey of congregating more Ateneans, more youth, to come upon the CSV experience.

I really won't say the this because it seemed pompous. (And yet I will. LOL) This is the first time in 12 years. From "just the other group" to being one of the  Accredited Student Organizations, to being included in the list of Top Performing Organizations, to having this Achievement Award. As one of the people who made this into reality, and perhaps being their so called President, I just can't contain the feeling of pride with this accomplishment.

Thank you to Fr. Ritche, our University Chaplain. You really are the coolest priest I have ever known. Your sense of adventure is just so contagious we just are inspired to create  activities that are adventurous as well.To Ate Bang our moderator, your support to our activities is just incomparable. To Monaliza, Madel,  Ate Tin, Martin, Bheck, Jai, Ghue, and to every CSV member who have been with us through thick and thin, this is ours. This is the product of our cumulative effort.

Of course all of this is for the greater glory of God.