Only a few days to go until we say “Bon Voyage to the 2010 Papua New Guinea and Cambodia GK YGATers!”

Jono Yunon and Marie Oconer are leading the PNG Group while Frenzel Ano and Cheryl Davidson will be leading the Cambodia Team. Both teams have recently held meetings in preparation for their trip and with only a couple of weeks before departure, the level of excitement in the participants and leaders continue to increase.

Godspeed GATers!

Last Saturday, 28 August, the annual Live+Loud (GK YGAT Fundraising Event) was held at The Basement, Blacktown. Supporters and friends of GK listened to the tunes of several bands including Couch, Escapade, Running out of Reasons, Atomik Circus, Cosa Nostra, 8 Rays, The Impressionists and DJ CBay. Well done to the organisers, GK YGAT Teams, and thank you all for your strong support in the GK Youth Great Adventure Tour Program.

Source: Photos by Jonathan Yunon

WELL DONE GK Runners!!

The total funds raised (as of 22 August 2010) is : $28,800.00

That’s amazing! Thank you for raising awareness for GK.  Thank you for getting out there and raising money for the villiages and Thank you for having a great day with us at the C2S4GK After Party!

Thank you also to our partners APO - Alpha Phi Omega;  The funds raised by members of Team APO will go towards the GK village they have selected St Jude Village in Paranaque in the Philippines. Please visit their website to find out more about the group and the projects that they are involved in –
http://www.c2s4gk.apoaustralia.org.au/ ;
http://apoaustralia.org.au/

Shout Outs:
Thank you Revesby Press Pty Ltd for sponsoring GK ANCOP Australia in City2Surf this year with providing the printing of Offline Booklets.

Congratulations to our top 3 Individual Fundraisers!

Highest Individual Fundraiser: Orlando Nejal

2nd Highest Individual Fundraiser: Cecile Cinque

3rd Highest Individual Fundraiser: Ricky Catabay

The highest individual fundraisers received bags and/ or basket especially made by the GK beneficiaries from the Philippines together with Lindt Chocolates and GK1MB Cap. Raul Manongdo of APO Australia, accepted Orlando Nejal’s prizes for being the highest individual fundraiser in this year’s City2Surf, as Orlando wasn’t able to atttend the C2S4GK After Party.

We would also like to acknowledge all the Online Fundraisers particularly Aileen Zaballa, Mario Djapri, Trish Tonel, Lalaih Vasquez, EJ Cuaresma and Hazel Cabrera who raised more than $500 each.

A big thank you to everyone for supporting “The Race to Erase Poverty”!

Kind Regards

C2S Team

Ho! Ho! Ho!

The GK Christmas Party this year will be on Saturday, 11 December 2010!

Save the date on your calendars and mobile phones, leave a note on your fridge or computer, and get ready for the 5th Annual GK Christmas Party!

The exciting theme for this year’s GK Christmas Party will be revealed soon. It will certainly be a memorable night of food and games, performances, sharings and of course the Groovy Kool Bayani Awards! 

GK Christmas Party Invitations will be sent to GK1MB members soon. If you have changed your mailing address, please email your new details to gk1mb.australia@gmail.com or enter your details and new address on the GK1MB Registration page.

In the meantime, we ask for your continuous passion and support in our GK events and programs especially with the GK Ambassador Proclamation Night (18 Sep) and the GK1DAY Sports Challenge (17 Oct).

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Last Saturday, 21 August 2010, Couples For Christ Australia celebrated its 22nd Anniversary at Marayong.  In conjunction with their raffle draw, some of the proceeds will also be going to Gawad Kalinga. Thank you to everyone who sold / bought tickets for the CFC Raffle Draw!

Congratulations to all the winners:

1st prize (Suzuki Swift): Ticket #65776 (Noel Pasion from Fairfield NSW) 

2nd prize (LG LCD 32″ TV): Ticket #72733 (Kay Condor from Melbourne VIC) 

3rd prize (Trip from Australia to Phils): Ticket #59764 (Liam Balintec from Quakers Hill, NSW) 

4th prize (HP Netbook 10″): Ticket #31030 (Ieyana Parker from Rochedale, QLD) 

5th prize:(Digital Camera): Ticket #70953 (Jhune Bias from Docklands VIC)

Tickets: $25 and includes Buffet dinner
Venue: The Auditorium, Level 2 Parramatta Leagues Club, 13-15 O-Connell Street, Parramatta

GKA is a GK ANCOP initiative that evolved from the previously known Miss GK program, it is a yearly program intended to create awareness about the work of GK while raising funds towards the building of a GK village and the education of the children.

Candidates, who apply to become Ambassadors in each state, promote the work of GK by approaching communities, social networks, businesses and other joint events. During their candidacy, they also are able to assist those who are generous enough to give, by allowing them to pledge donations towards the building of a brighter future for those who need it the most.
The candidate who achieves the greatest amount of support towards GK, will be named the GK Ambassador and will take on the duties as the Ambassador.

Over the next few months the various candidates, from all across Australia, will be working hard to fundraise and raise awareness about GK. On September 18, all the candidates will congregate in Sydney, at the Parramatta Leagues Club, for the proclamation of the 2010 Australian GK Ambassador.

Wishing all the candidates the best of luck!

GKA 2010 candidates:

NSW – Marie REYES & Allen CHAN

VIC – Christina SCHEMBRI

WA – Jasmine JONGKO

ACT – Liam KING

QLD – Jorem DOMINGO

 For more info regarding the GK Ambassador program and profile of each candidate, please visit http://gka.gk1mb.org

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JOIN TODAY!

Dates and locations:
Sunday, 17th October at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre starting at 9.00AM.

For any inquiries or registration, please email gk1day@gmail.com or contact:

Don’t forget to spread the word!

“when one play can make a difference”

GK ONE DAY Sports Challenge Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=131421386899913

For those interested in joining the GK Youth Great Adventure Tour (Philippines) 2011, it doesn’t just start next year, it starts NOW! There are so many ways which you can fundraise for your trip and we are here to help. You may want to sell tickets for fundraising concerts or sell chocolates just to name a few. So come along to the GK Youth fundraising events, be inspired and begin your journey to EMPOWER THE POOR and ERADICATE POVERTY!

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST:

Live + Loud: ‘Diverse in Sound, United in Purpose’    August 28

Live + Loud is back for 2010! This is a GKY GAT fundraising concert where various bands unite to raise funds for GK YGAT volunteers.

WHERE: @ the Basement, Blacktown
WHEN: Aug 28, Doors open 6pm
COST: $10 pre-sale tickets $12 at the door

This event is a great opportunity for participants to raise much needed funds. How exactly? Each full price prepaid ticket sold by a YGAT participant will go toward his/her registration funds!! If you are interested in selling any tickets please email us at gkygat@gkyouth.org or contact any of the YGAT Philippines leaders. 
 Please note that:

* Tickets sold at the door or by the bands will be allocated to the GKY GAT fund (distributed across PNG, Cambodia and Philippines).

* All tickets should be returned if not sold. Those not returned will be considered sold hence money will be collected.

* All money/unsold tickets to be collected one week before the event (Saturday August 21).

* In the event that all tickets are sold, those with presale tickets will be given priority entry if the venue reaches its maximum capacity.

Check out event details on http://www.gk1mb.org/live-and-loud-2010/ and the teaser video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOWTQtrIyQ4

 SEPTEMBER:

GK YGAT Forum II           September 4

Don’t stress if you missed the last GKY GAT Forum, luckily for you there is another one just around the corner! It will feature the cultural exploration of the Philippines, Cambodia and PNG and include essential information regarding the Philippines YGAT 2011 in greater detail. Make sure to invite your family and friends to share this experience, and let us answer any questions or queries you may have about the YGAT programs.

Keep an eye out for more updates­ through email or on Facebook regarding the venue and time!!

**Rego and Deposit DUE   September 30

You must return your completed GKYGAT Registration Form and a deposit amount of $200 by the end of September. Please advise if you will be booking your flights through GK. You may want to check if your passport is up to date, arrange a VISA (if necessary) and travel insurance. Also speak to your doctor about medications and vaccinations needed for the trip.

Forms will be collected by your GKY GAT leaders or a scanned copy can be emailed to gkygat@gk-youth.org. Method of payment for deposit can be via cheque/postal order, electronic transfer or in cash to any of the Philippines GKY GAT leaders. Deadline is 30^th September.

OCTOBER:

** Registration Balance DUE         October 17

 The registration balance (i.e. rego – $200 deposit already paid) will be collected by Philippines GKY GAT leaders by cash, or you may opt for electronic transfer, cheque or postal order. 

GK ONE DAY Sports Challenge           October 17

Do you like SPORTS?! Well this event is for you!! COME AND JOIN TODAY!
GK One Day Sports Challenge for charity consists of an Indoor Soccer, Basketball, and Netball tournament. But wait, THERE’S MORE!! We have some of Sydney’s elite dance crews performing, special guest speakers, a 3 point shoot out and trampoline slam dunk competition. Each registered participant also receives an official event gift and a team photo. Prizes are also awarded to tournament winners and best performers.

NOTE – Registration closes on 26th September 2010

For any inquiries or registration, please email gk1day@gmail.com or contact: Mario Djapri – General Event Coordinator    0401 672 845

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=131421386899913&ref=ts

ADDITIONAL FUND RAISING

Chocolates

The annual GKY GAT chocolate fundraising drive has begun! Cadbury Chocolates help reduce costs for our GK YGAT participants. We have had many participants who were able to raise enough funds to pay for their registration fee and this year this could be you! If you wish to fundraise, attached is the Cadbury catalogue for you to choose which boxes you would like to sell. After you have decided which boxes you would like, e-mail your requests to irene_mayo@yahoo.com or call Irene at 0433 953 622. You or your representative will be able to collect your special Cadbury orders at Irene’s residence: 56 Sciarra Crescent, Acacia Gardens.

The following boxes are available for pick up:

Wishing you all the best with your fundraising initiatives!