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

Meeting Agenda

5:00 Thursday March 11, 2010

I n t r o d u c t i o n o f m e m b e r s a n d g u e s t s

R e p o r t o f M a r c h B o a r d M e e t i n g

T r e a s u r e r s R e p o r t

C h a r i t y E x p e n d i t u r e s & P u r p o s e

D i s c u s s i o n o f o u r I s l a n d H o p p i n g T r i p

Your Ideas for Speaker Topics and Social Event s

NOTE

N e e d P l a c e m e n t o f n e w D A E A

b r o c h u r e s

N e e d D i r e c t o r C h a r i t y & C i v i c A c t i o n

N e e d S p e a k e r & P r e s e n t a t i o n

R e c r u i t e r

Next Month’s Speaker Presentation: “Auto, Comprehensive

General Liability, Renter and Homeowners Coverages in the

Philippines – Tips, Tricks, and Traps” – AKA: “So you really

think you’re Covered, do you?” Share your experiences and

ask questions of insurance professionals.

D A V A O A R E A E X P A T A S S O C I A T I O N

R E M I N D E R

Saturday Feb 27, Island Hopping Boat Tour with Wind and Wave

At Santa Ana Pier. Get there early before 8:00am for manifesting and boat loadings

47 Expats have already signed up! Renting two boats BUT

WE HAVE ROOM FOR A FEW MORE ON 2ND BOAT.

Reserve your spot with Curtis Cooper 0928-234-2314 or 082-305-3193

Tomorrow, February 11, 2010 will be our monthly meeting at Coco’s Grill.

Come and enjoy a few laughs and good conversation with fellow xpats.

We will be accepting registration for you and your direct family members that would like to attend the DAEA’s upcoming island hopping adventure activity, scheduled for Sat. February 27^th departing at 8am for Santa Ana Warf and returning to the same place at 4pm.

I hope to see you at the meeting.

Sincerely,

Curtis L. Cooper | DAEA Chairman

01 Cry Of The Earth

What’s going on with Watershed, Green Space, Threats of Landslide and Flooding in parts of Davao City Proper?  What Mining and Geoscience Bureau Reports are available on line?  What about preservation of Shrine Hill as a future City Park for its amenities, oxygen production, CO2 reduction and landmark status?

The Davao Area Expats Association will be having an Island Hopping Pleasure Trip.
The cost will only be 100 pesos per Expat.

Expats can bring Wife / Girlfriend,  sons and daughters and 1 helper. All for only 100 pesos!

The schedule is as follows:

Date: Saturday February 27

Departure Location: Santa Ana Warf

Departure Time: 8am

Return Time: 4pm

Some snacks will be served but everyone should bring there own food and water.

During the Island Hopping Trip we will stop at the following locations:

• Angels Cove
• Coral Gardens
• Diane Beach Resort (Talicud Island)

There is limited seating available, those who are first to pay there 100 pesos will be included. We will start accepting reservation fee’s at our upcoming February 11th meeting, Coco’s Grill.

I hope we will have a good turnout. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Curtis L. Cooper | DAEA Chairman

There will be a New Years Eve Party at the Farm (Deborderi) this Thursday December 31, starting at 7pm.

This is NOT a DAEA exclusive event. All Expats, partners, and Guests are welcome to attend.

Hope you will come and bring some friends to ring in the New Year. 2010 is going to be a great year!!!

Curtis L. Cooper | DAEA Chairman

December 18, 2009

DAEA Family Christmas Party

Coco’s Grill

Well, it’s that time again for the Annual Davao Area Expat Association Christmas Party.  No need for snow shoes or coveralls at Coco’s, just casual attire for the men and ladies.

Be prepared also for the “After Party” dancing at Level Up Bar, just walking distance from Coco’s Grill and bring along your favorite disco dress and high heels.  Still, the main thing is Be There whether you care to “Fashion Up” or not, enjoy, laugh and dance or just watch!

This year’s theme will be “Bringing The DAEA Family Together”

Our schedule is as follows:

5pm-6pm – Fellowship – Catching up with friends, old and new.

6pm – Meeting will begin shortly after regular menu food orders have been taken.

• Introduction: Curtis Cooper
• II. Word from Stacey Baird (Working to Bring the DAEA Family Together) (How do we do this?)

6:45pm – 7:30 pm – Dinner and Socializing

7:30pm – We will have kids games outside and couples games inside. After the games we will have a Couples Gift Exchange. Your gift should be approximately P200 in value.

It is going to be a great time that you won’t want to miss.  We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Sincerely and Warmest Holiday Wishes

Curtis L Cooper | DAEA Chairman