Hey Guys and Gals,

A few of the members went to the Apo View Lunch buffet a couple weeks ago and we really enjoyed ourselves.  So, I have decided to make it a monthly event.

The last Sunday of every month, 12:30pm Apo View Buffet. Cost 820P per head. I know thats kind of expensive, so you probably wont want to bring kids, unless they are big eating teenage boys that are built like linebackers.

The buffet is great, you will love it.

So, Sunday July 25th at 12:30pm, Apo View Hotel, Davao City.

Hope to see you there!

Curtis L. Cooper

Pics From The Lunch. Everyone had a great Time. To those that were there, thanks for coming.

For Expats and Partners Only

Date: Tuesday July 20th at 7pm SHARP!

Location: Metro Card Club Davao City (Jacinto St. Near Central Bank)

Pot Luck Dinner in VIP Room – Dinner 7pm Tournament Starts 7:30pm

Entry Fee 500 + 50 Registration Fee Each Player

Freeze Out = No re-buy

Each Player Will Start With 10,000 in Non Cash-able Chips

Top 5 Players in the Prize Money

Limited to the first 27 players and 10 players have already requested a seat.

So, for a fun night out, txt or call:

Gary Dickinson to reserve your seat now!

0915 995 7830

We would like to invite all group members to help celebrate Filipino-American Friendship Day this Sunday July 4th, at 9am at Davao Masonic Cemetery. Located on Selga St. Just near Brokenshire Hospital.

Keynote Speaker: Mayor Sara Duterte

Program: Promoting friendship of our two countries and honoring war veterans.

What is Filipino-American Friendship Day?  

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Filipino-American Friendship Day, July 4, is a day in the Philippines designated by President Diosdado Macapagal to commemorate the liberation of the country by joint Filipino and American forces from the Japanese occupation at the end of World War II.

The Philippines was a U.S. territory from 1898 to 1941, when it was occupied by Japanese forces, and again by Americans for a brief period after the war. The country gained complete independence on July 4, 1946.

Initially, the nation’s Independence Day holiday (Araw ng Kalayaan) was held on July 4. Former President Diosdado Macapagal moved it to June 12, the date on which the Philippines had declared independence from Spain in 1898. Filipino-American Friendship Day was created in its place, and it coincides with the United States’s Independence Day on July 4th.

We hope that many from our group will join.

Sincerely,

Curtis L. Cooper

Hello Members,

I would like to get some feedback on this posting please. At the end of this message, you will see “Leave a Comment”, just click that to post your feedback. Thank you.

I am wondering what direction the group would like to go at this time. Attendance at the monthly meetings has been very low.  Usually only 10-12 members.  I guess we have a few options.

1. Have Elections of new officers to run the group, continue with monthly meetings.
2. Shut Down the group, sell assets and donate all funds in treasury to charity.
3. Stop the monthly meetings at Coco’s grill and just have social events like island hopping, potluck dinners, bowling night, night golfing range, etc.?
4. Open to suggesting.

Maybe we need new officers, i’m not sure, but I know Stacey Baird and myself will not continue running the group in the current “Monthly Meeting” format. Any fresh meat that would like to volunteer? Stacey and myself are very busy and simply don’t have time to run the group.

Thank you,

Curtis L. Cooper

Not sure if anyone has tried the food at Gusteau’s Food Haus, but the food really good. My wife and I have eaten at there main branch in General Santos City several times and we always love the food. We were pleasantly surprised when we noticed that they had opened a branch here in Davao City at Damosa Gateway, Market Basket area.

There specialty is Ocean King Crab or “Grancho Reale”, is what they call it.
The menu is very basic but everything i have tried is delicious.

• Spicy Prawns
• Crispy Dory Fillet
• Garlic Tuna Belly
• White Squid Adobo
• Kinilaw Special
• Dokis Chicken Wings
• Soups

Open Monday – Saturday 11am – 2pm & 6pm – 10pm

Closed Sundays.

The Grand Opening was on May 15th, 2010 Mayor Elect Sara Duterte graced the opening of the Davao branch.

The original Gusteau’s was opened in General Santos City, two years ago by the founder Alan Lopez.

Give it a try. The prices are affordable and the food is great!

Curtis L. Cooper

Hello,

Just wanted to inform all the members that we will be having a “pot luck” dinner this Saturday Night, May 29th at my house. Starts around 6pm. Will probably eat around 7pm. Bring some food and drinks, we will all share.

I guess some of the activities will include. Ladies will probably be playing cards and enjoying “lady talk” with some music. Guys will probably be playing cards and enjoying some “mens talk” with plenty of drinks and Air-con card room. We also have tons of movies if anyone wants to relax on the couch and watch a movie.

Besides all the great food and drinks, there will surly be lots of laughing, fun and a very memorable occasion.

Now, what everyone wants to know is, where do I live. Hopefully you are familiar with the Lanang area. Our house is on 8th Street, Guadalupe Village, Lanang.

Here are the directions from Sasa Area: At the first street light, there is a Y where you have to go right or left. You should take the Y to the right. This is JP Laurel Ave. Take the first right hand turn, past the Grand Regal Hotel and Casino. Look for a Phoenix Gas station at this corner, on your left. Continue up the hill to the guard gate. Turn left on 1st Street, go 2 blocks, turn left on 8th Street. Go 1 block, our house is the corner lot, left side, maroon color gate and wall.

Here are the directions from Matina side of town: (Depending on your area, it maybe faster for you to take diversion road, then cut over to Damosa gateway area)
Take JP Laurel Ave. past Victoria Plaza, continue on past Damosa Gateway, about 1KM past Damosa Gateway, look for the Phoenix Gas Station on your right, Turn Left at the Phoenix Gas Station. Continue up the hill to the guard gate. Turn left on 1st Street, go 2 blocks, turn left on 8th Street. Go 1 block, our house is the corner lot, left side, maroon color gate and wall.

I hope this will be good enough direction, that you all will be able to make it.

Hope to see you this Saturday!!

Curtis L. Cooper

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to inform everyone that we will not be having a meeting this month (May 2010) due to elections and lack of participation.

We are however planning to have a potluck dinner night for all DAEA members and wives. Tentative schedule is Saturday May 29th 6pm till ? At my house. Located on 8th St. Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao City.

Everyone should bring a dish and some drinks.

More details and a location map will be posted later.

Hope you will plan to attend.

Curtis L. Cooper | DAEA Chairman

Today, Saturday May 1st will be the grand opening of Davao City Mamma Maria’s Pizzeria.

I’m not sure if any one has tried Mamma Maria’s Pizzeria at any of there other locations around the Philippines. I have eaten at one in Cebu and one in General Santos, the pizza is really good. Bacolod City offers a 6′ foot pizza. I am not sure what the largest size pizza will be here in Davao. Give it a try. I think your going to like it. The crust is thin, crispy and Delicious.

Post any comments, Thanks.

Curtis L Cooper

The meeting Thursday April 8th, 4pm at Coco’s Grill on F-Torres Street, Davao City, should be very interesting. Stacey Baird has been able to contact and make arrangements with all of our guest speakers.

Many thanks to Stacey for all of his hard work and dedication.
If anyone else is interested in helping the group just let me or Stacey know at the meeting.

This is the “semi official” line up for our guest speakers:

Mr. Manny Malim, of M.A. Malim, Agent Chartis Auto, Home & Fire Insurance, Successor to PhilAm Home & Auto Insurance – Lead Speaker

Mr. Wilfredo “Bong” Sayson, Training Mgr and Lead Speaker Caritas Health Shield – with Mrs. Emma Ricalde, Area Mgr of “24K Agency” since 2001 representing Caritas Health Shield and Mary Jean Macavinta- Aninao, Area Marketing Manager.

Mr. Axel Andres A. Alcanzar, Branch Mgr and lead speaker Malayan Insurance –Auto, Home & Fire

I hope to see you at the meeting!!!

Curtis L. Cooper | DAEA Chairman

It was brought to our attention by former chairman, Gary Dickinson and Mr Gary Obie that the boys home, Field Of Dreams, was in need of a commercial grade sewing machine. They had found a good used one for 12,000 pesos and were needing our help in getting the machine. The motion was made and seconded that DAEA would help them to purchase the machine. Gary Dickinson was given the funds and purchased the machine on behalf of the DAEA and submitted an OR for the sewing machine.

During the board meeting for the month of March, held on Tuesday the 9th 4pm. Gary Dickinson and Mr Gary Obie informed us that some Australian missionaries had purchased a used Suzuki PU and donated it to the Field Of Dreams Boys home. The truck seemed to be in good condition, but was needing some new tires. Estimated cost for 4 new tires was 5000 pesos. A motion was made and seconded to buy the needed tires for the boys home. Gary Dickinson, spent several hours looking around Davao for new tires and was able to get a good deal on the needed tires for the pickup truck.

Please submit comments.

Thank you,

Curtis L. Cooper | DAEA Chairman