The full report of
10 th Chartering Anniversary
K.O.R. Diamond Chapter
Saturday January 23, 2010 the KOR Diamond Chapter of
Antwerp in Belgium (Europe) celebrated with 82 active participants the
10th Chartering Anniversary at Salons De Watermeulen in Kruibeke.
It was Sir Peter Van Bogaert, KGOR, Honorary Consul General and Adviser
to the Supremo, who welcomed the guests.
Current Chapter Commander and Deputy Area Commander for Belgium Sir
Dominiek Segaert, KGOR, was obviously a very happy man on this occasion
with a full program: inspirational messages by Sir Roy Ecraela, Consul
and Minister Philippine Embassy, Sir Rudy Nollas, KGOR, Area Commander
Belgium, Sir Antonio Guansing, KGOR, Regional Commander Europe (who
confirmed the conferment tot Knight Grand Officer of Rizal to Sir
Dominiek by the Supreme Council Manila), Sir Lino Paras, Past European
Commander, Sir Pros Slachmuylders, KGOR, Chartering Commander, on visit
in Belgium.
In a solemn ceremony 5 new Knights were dubbed to KR: Manuel
Duchesne, Gino Moens,
Guido Robyns, Joeri Vertongen,
Marc Wouters.
Elevated to KOR was Sir Ronny Felix,
KR and an exaltation ceremony to KCR was for
Sir Paul Verloo, KOR.
Further on the program was an update of the supported projects by KOR
Diamond, e.g. the victims of the typhoons in and around Manila.
Also a fragment of the musical-play “Calamba Joe” about the life of Dr.
Rizal by Sir Al Evangelio, KGOR, award-winning play writer of Cebu, was
shown since KOR Diamond wants to organise together with all Belgian
Chapters on June 19 the performance of this play at the Cultural Centre
of Knokke-Heist, hometown of Chapter Commander Sir Dominiek & Lady Leah
Segaert-Gallego.
In the special program brochure there were messages of CDA Mrs. Mauro
Michu of the Philippine Embassy, H.E. Christian Meerschman, Ambassador
of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Philippines – who will also be knighted
– and our very own Supreme Commander KOR Sir Virgilio R. Esguerra, KGCR
in which he praised the good communication of KOR Diamond and the
variation of Rizal activities.
A moment of silence was given in remembrance of Sir Alex Mushake, KGCR,
on his 1st year death anniversary (+ Jan. 4,2009). He was former
Over-all Adviser Europe. Lady Jane Mushake expressed in a letter her
gratitude to KOR Diamond.
We remembered further Sir Cerge Remonde, KGOR, Past Chapter Commander
Cebu Chapter & Past Regional Commander Visayas, Press Secretary of H.E.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (+ Jan. 19, 2010), the nephew of Sir
Bernard Pot, KCR, Chapter Commander KOR Dimasalang Paris (+ Jan. 2010),
Sir Juanito “Nito” Solis, KCR, Life Time Member of the KOR London
Chapter (+ Dec. 2009) and the son of Sir Jimboy Rebong, KOR of KOR Aalst
Chapter (+ Oct. 2009).
A sumptuous and delicious dinner and dancing finalised the successful
event that was blessed first by Sir and Father Bago, Filipino priest and
Chaplain of the Antwerp Filipino Community.
Among the guests there were members of the KOR El Filibusterismo,
Brussels & Aalst Chapter, Dimasalang Ile de France Paris Chapter and the
Kababaihang Rizalista. Rizals living Wikipedia Sir Lucien Spittael, KGOR
was also present together with El Fili Chap Comm Sir François Ooms, KGOR
and Dimasalang Ile de France Deputy Chap Comm Sir Leo Mojica, KCR.
Lauded were also the restyled bimonthly published electronic Newsletter
by Sir Ronny Felix, KOR and the regularly updated website
www.knightsofrizal.be by Sir Danny Berghmans, KR.
Participated at this event were:
Knights and Ladies:
Sir Antonio & Susan Guansing, KGOR, Regional Commander for Europe –
Honorary Consul
Sir Rudy Nollas, KGOR, Area Commander for Belgium
Sir Peter Van Bogaert, KGOR, Honorary Consul General & Special Adviser
to the Supreme Commander
Lady Nina Fernandez, President Kababaihang Rizalista
Sir Lino Paras, KGOR, Past Regional Commander for Europe
Sir Dominiek & Lady Leah Segaert-Gallego & Magalie, KGOR, Chapter
Commander KOR Diamond & Deputy Area Commander Belgium – Europe
Sir Pros Slachmuylders, KGOR, Chartering Commander KOR Diamond
Fater Bago, KR, Chaplain
Sir Leo Mojica, KCR, Deputy Commander Dimasalang Ile de France
Lady Joan Chavez & Sir Henri Calicdan of Dimasalang
Sir François Ooms, KGOR, Chapter Commander El Filibusterismo
Sir Lucien Spittael, KGOR
Sir & Mrs. Kris & Marisa Van Thillo, KCR, Past Chapter Commander
Sir Roy & Grace De Mol-Almacen, KCR
Sir Paul & Mayet Verloo-Folloso, KCR
Sir Ronny & Phoebe Felix-Padilla, KOR
Sir & Mrs. Frank Van Overloop, Phoebe, KOR
Sir & Mrs. Frankie Vercammen, KOR
Sir Albert & Fe Bijloos-Saniel, KOR
Sir Guy & Mercy Waterloos-Cortuna, KR
Sir Dirk & Grace Vandeweghe-Getutua, KR
Sir Eric & Jacqueline Borghijs-Van den Eede, KR
Sir Geert & Faith Verhaegen-Nunez, KR
Sir Danny & Marilou Berghmans-Ferrater, KR, Webmaster KOR Diamond
Sir Danny & Mrs. Vandenbogaerde, KR
Sir Marc & Ofella Helsen-Facto, KR
Sir Kristoff & Rama Mortier-Gajurao, KR
Sir Joseph & Divina Sneyaert-Mariano, KR
Sir Christian Donners, KOR
Sir Frankie & Mrs. Vercammen, KOR
Sir Willy & Merelin Hermans-Vilbar, KOR
Sir Danny & Gina Vandenbogaerde-Navea, KR
Sir Eric & Jacqueline Borghijs-Van den Eede, KR
Sir Dirk Wieme, KOR
Sir Sylvain & Patricia Herremans-Jasmin, KR
Sir Guido & Virginia Robyns-Villanueva, KR (New Knight
2010)
Sir Joeri & Mrs. Vertongen and friends, KR (New Knight
2010)
Sir Gino & Kristine Moens-Junsay, KR (New Knight 2010)
Sir Marc & Rowena Wouters-Padua, KR (New Knight 2010)
Sir Manuel & Martine Duchesne-Beddegenoodts, KR (New Knight
2010)
Lady Ligaya Nacua – Sir Tony Sienes, KCR
Sir Jose Perez – Lady Jemmie Rose Lumibao
Guests:
Mr. Roy Ecraela – Minister & Consul Philippine Embassy
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Emilie Haesevoets
Lucy & Guy Magmanlac-Nuyens – Roselinda Ramakers
Koen & Analyn Saelens
Elvy Waegmans
Mr. Louis & Mrs Nancy (friends Sir Paul & Mayet Verloo)
Mrs. Marie-Christine Du Bois & friend