Sept. 25, 2014
Speech delivered by Sir Tom D. Rodriquez, KGOR, during the Educational Day Program about
Role Models (Traits of Good Leadership) at the 5th USA Regional Assembly held in Cleveland,
Ohio on August 31, 2014.
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Sept. 20, 2014
Vistal Golf Club welcomes the Arizona Knights of Rizal during their Golf Tournament.
Please click on this link for a slideshow of the photos taken during this event.
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August 7, 2014
Memorandum No. 19, Overseas Appointments 2014-2016
To All Brother Knights,
A heartfelt congratulations to all who were appointed by the Supreme Council
for the Rizalian year 2014-2016.
Please take note of the request by our Supreme Commander, Sir Jerry Singson,
KGCR that “An expressed and written acceptance to the appointment is required
from each of the appointee to exhibit commitment to the position. Regional
Commanders are hereby directed to notify the Supreme Council of your Region’s
assumption of office no more than ten (10) upon receipt of this Memo.”
Rizal is alive in our hearts. NOM
Fraternally yours in Rizal,
Sir Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR
Regional Commander for USA
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June 15, 2014
Hello Brother Knights,
Friendly reminder that this Sunday, June 22nd, we will be Celebrating the Birth of Dr. Jose Rizal
and we will be knighting new members as well. Please wear your uniforms for this event.
Venue: Halo-Halo Kitchen, 3553 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Time: 2PM
Food: Choice of Chop Suey, Fish and Beefsteak, with Pancit, Soup and Rice
Cost: $15/person
Agenda:
2:00PM - Singing of the Philippine and American National Anthems
2:10PM - Invocation
2:15PM - Welcome Remarks
2:20PM - Lunch
3:00PM - Celebration of Dr. Rizal's Birth
3:15PM - Knighting of New Members
4:00PM - New Members Sharing
4:30PM - Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Thank you and looking forward to see you all on Sunday.
Non Omnis Moriar!
Sir Warren
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Memorandum No. 15-01, series of 2014-2016
June 7, 2014
To All Area Commanders and Chapter Commanders
Please disseminate the attached Resolution from the Supreme Commander Elect Sir Jeremias C.
Singson to all concerned in your respective jurisdiction. Please take note of the deadlines indicated
therein.
Thanks,
Sir Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR
USA Regional Commander
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Press Release June 1, 2014
During last night's Induction Ceremonies, Sir Warren G. Cruz was inducted as Chapter
Commander of the Arizona Knights of Rizal, Inc. for the years 2014 thru 2016.
First Lady Jade Cruz and Sir Warren G. Cruz, KCR - Chapter Commander for 2014-2016.
Mr. Leonardo Aromin, Publisher - Filipino American Journal, was the invited guest speaker
for our Gala Night. He is President of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of
Arizona, Chairperson of the Council of Filipino Organizations of Arizona, and Chairperson
of the Pacific Rim Advisory Council of the City of Phoenix. He owns and manages the Aromin
Paralegal Services and a travel agency, the Aromin FilAm Travel, specializing in travel from
the U.S.to Asia.
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Press Release May 21, 2014
Our very own Sir Edwin Bael-KCR, former Consul General of Los Angeles, a member and Council
of Elders for AZKORINC, is one of the candidates for Election of Supreme Trustees of the Supreme
Council, Rizalian Year 2014-2016.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ELECTION
Multi Purpose Hall, Amoranto Sports Complex,
Roces Avenue, Quezon City, Philippinese
25 May 2014 (Sunday)
(Please click this link for complete details)
Fr. L to R: Sir Tom Rodriguez, KGOR, Sir Conrad Ballecer, KCR, Sir Edwin Bael, KCR
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Press Release May 15, 2014
The Filipino American Journal Special (Press Release link)
“By their works you shall know them,” the Good Book of Life says. What people do for a living says a lot about what they are
interested in. So at the incoming advance celebration of the 153rd birth anniversary of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose
Rizal and at the same time the induction of the newly elected officers of the Arizona Knights of Rizal - Mr. Leonardo Aromin,
a leader of many talents, who had done and continue to do good work for the Filipino American community as publisher of the
Filipino American Journal – a bi-weekly newspaper in Arizona since 1998 was selected to grace the occasion as the guest
speaker with the theme, “Dr. Jose P. Rizal is Alive in Our hearts.”
The induction of the officers of the Arizona Knights of Rizal, Inc. (AZKOR) during the gala night is headed by Sir Warren Cruz,
KCR as chapter commander , which will be held at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel on May 31, 2014 from 5:00 to 12 midnight.
Mr. Leonardo Aromin was invited the guest speaker because he holds the distinction of being the president or chairperson of
three well-known organizations in the State of Arizona for the year 2014, namely, Chairperson of the Council of Filipino
Organizations of Arizona , Chairperson of the Pacific Rim Advisory Council of the City of Phoenix, and President of the
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Arizona - a feat that cannot be easily duplicated.
Sir Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR
USA Regional Commander
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Memorandum 01-2014
TO: USA Deputy Regional Commander, Area Commanders, Deputy Area Commanders, and Chapter Commanders
FROM: Sir Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR
USA Regional Commander
SUBJECT: Recommendation Form
DATE: May 3, 2014
You have been previously informed that the 5th USA Regional Assembly will be held in Cleveland, Ohio on
Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2014. Attached is a Recommendation Form for Awards/Exaltation/Conferment.
All recommendations must be signed by the respective Chapter Commander and Area Commander.
In order to be able to comply in a timely manner, your nominations must be received by me, preferably by
email, no later than July 2, 2014 for the final slate of nominees to be submitted to the Supreme Council for
proper consideration.
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April 25, 2014
This coming May 31, 2014, we will have an induction ball at the Hilton Phoenix Airport, at 2435 S.
47th St., Phoenix, AZ 85030 for the new set of officers for the year 2014 - 2016.
We are soliciting your generous and benevolent help by way of advertising in our souvenir program.
The Souvenir Program Advertisement Contract is attached hereto. All advertisements in the Souvenir Journal
is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Arizona Knights of Rizal, Inc. (AZKOR, Inc.) is a 501 (c(3))
nonprofit charitable corporation, DL: 17053228387022.
Induction Ball and Solicitation Letter (please click this link)
Sir Warren Cruz, KCR
Chapter Commander Elect
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April 12, 2014
To USA Deputy Regional Commander, Area Commanders and Chapter Commanders,
Please disseminate to all concerned under your jurisdiction regarding updates of the 5th USA Regional Assembly
activities and information as indicated below by the Chapter Commander of Cleveland, Sir Paul Bielinski, KCR.
Make it a point to be there! Looking forward to meeting you at our 5th USA Regional Assembly.
Rizal is alive in our hearts. NOM
Fraternally yours in Rizal,
Sir Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR
USA Regional Commander (5th USA Regional Assembly Information Update)
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March 19, 2014
To Deputy Regional Commander, Area Commanders and Chapter Commanders,
This is the remarkable event we have been waiting for – the 5th USA Regional Assembly that will be held on August 29 –
September 1, 2014 being hosted by the Cleveland Chapter of the Knights of Rizal.
Please disseminate the attached invitation. For additional information and updates associated with the assembly, please
access the 5th USA Regional Assembly website at http://korcleveland.wix.com/knightsofrizalcleve. (Invitation website link)
The registration details and advertisement form can also be printed from this site. (5th USA Regional Assembly Invitation)
The USA Region had the biggest delegation at the 4th Canadian Regional Assembly held in Montreal Canada on Aug. 31-
Sept. 2, 1013 and the recipient of the biggest international regional delegation award at the 19th International Assembly
held on Feb. 24, 2013 at Baguio City, Philippines, signed by Sir Avelino V. Torres, KGOR, Supreme Pursuivant and Sir Reghis
M. Romero, KGCR, Supreme Commander. We gave our support to our brother knights in Canada and in the Philippines,
so I hope that we will do the same for our own USA Regional Assembly.
Thank you again for your utmost support and cooperation. I hope to see you there at our own regional assembly.
Rizal is alive in our hearts. NOM
Fraternally yours in Rizal,
Sir Tom D. Rodriguez, KGOR
Regional Commander for USA