Leon

This time it was Leon who called me to say his piece on the issue at hand. He laid down his version and his biases which I patiently listened. To be honest nothing was new with what he said. It was the same old story, that SG abandoned him during the trying times at the Elite project. He zeroed in to Norman as the person to blame.

Oh, I almost forgot. He shared to me how he and Emerson patch up.

After several minutes, I bid adieu when I got his confirmation that he will come on the face-to-face meeting

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Insult

Emerson called early this morning to bent his frustration and anger. I learned that he already knew that there are quarters in SG that wants him out. He was of course furious of the news.  I tried to pacify him by simply listening to what he was saying.  When he started to cool down, I made a jest that maybe he is going the Steve Jobs way - kick out in Apple but redeemed himself back.  He just laugh but didn't agree with me.

Further during our talk, he lay down his beef with the group. He said, he felt useless that nobody listens to him, and he observed that he is often dismissed as nuisance rather an adviser. This, he claimed, does not dwell well with him.  He took it as an insult because he is the founder.

I tried my best to stay calm during the entire conversation.  When he is angry, I just listen.  I didn't argue with his claims or angst to avoid flaming the emotion.  He even displayed the audacity to claim that he owns Shutters Guild, that he is Shutters Guild, that it is his Shutters Guild, and that we should stop using the name Shutters Guild we build our own.  The words were hurtful but I just let it pass.   I even poke a joke that "kasama ba ako sa aalis?", which he politely said that I am not included.

The last straw of my patience started to crack when he questioned my leadership skills.  He blamed me for being too lenient with the team.  He claimed that I allowed Norman to lord over SG.  "Feeling ni Norman, siya ang SG", Emerson said.  

I wanted to shout and curse Emerson for the folly that he said.  I want to crush him and show to his face that SG is nothing without my effort.  But I didn't.   I know there is time for such and today it not that day.




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Emerson called

When I started unsubscribing to newsfeed from Emerson, Beejay, Noel, and Cathy my life simply went back to bliss. Bernard likewise, preclude himself from fanning fire on the issues lighted by Emerson's team. That is why we have peaceful status in the Shutters Guild group.

This morning, Emerson gave me a call. I was very much surprise because I thought he was frustrated and angry with me. Nevertheless, I didn't show any resentment or bad feelings. I readily greeted him and wish him best.

During our conversation, we talk about the new iPad. He suggested of waiting until next week because there is a strong chance that the price of old iPad will fall. He called to follow up the second session on studio lighting and portraiture. Thought i told him that I am amenable with the plan, I didn't give him any assurance on the schedule. I emphasized that the oficers will still be the decsion maker. He didn't argue but I could sense that he didn't like my answer.

I immediately called Donnie and told about Emerson's call. He agree with me that Emerson's team is running low of activity and they are looking at SG as a source of income. I have a feeling that they regret leaving SG, they just ashamed to admit.




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Offended

I really feel bad that some members of the Shutters Guild are so immature they would be so careless with what they are saying.   Emerson is now lording it over and wants attention.   B-Jay Gonzales is like a child who wants praise and commendation but would never listen to suggestions.   Noel is a cry baby who always find wrong in anything that we do.

I simple hate these people

SG Meeting

By 1pm, I gathered all of Shutters Guild members for a meeting.  I just presided the opening and allowed Norman to take over the discussion.  All existing officers gave their respective year end report and likewise the appointed coordinators also gave their progress reports.    After that, I took over the control of the meeting to start the election of the new sets of officers for program year 2011-2012. 

The election went smoothly with Norman unanimously re-elected as president, and all other position were filled easily.   The only time there was a heated discussion was the issue on handling the case of Leon Zaragoza.  Norman asked the group what to do with his case:

1. He owes the group SR575
2. He used the name of the group for his personal photoshoot
3. He has not yet paid his membership dues
4. He don't attend meetings anymore

While I was elaborating Leon's case, Bernard made a comment on the sideline asking why some members were unceremoniously removed from the membership without going to due process.  Out from nowhere, Beejay claimed that he took the liberty of taking out Alex from the membership list because he felt that it his responsibility to clean out the mess of Alex - estafa in particular. That comes as a surprise to me. Now I know why I have not seen Alex for quite some time.

I immediately cut the argument and took the responsibility of the fault.  First, I commend Beejay for the decisive and valid action that he did because that is his function as an officer - and not because of "guilty" factor as the sponsor of Alex.  I also commend Bernard for his zeal of closing the issue on Leon.  I promised to take action on this matter.

Below is the minutes of meeting as reported by Tony:

SG MINUTES OF MEETING
Date: 14 July 2011 (Thursday)

Incumbent SG Officers (2010 – 2011)
President - Norman Cunanan
VP (Technical & Development) - Donnie Advento
VP (Membership) - Herbert Bagol
VP (Internal Affairs) - Umi Mamalayan
VP (External Affairs) - Vacant
Logistics & Sgt. at Arms - Beejay Gonzales
Treasurer - Cathy Gonzales
Auditor - Vacant
Secretary - Vacant

ACHIEVEMENTS

President
• Pres. Norman has been thankful for all the support of the co-officers
• Pres. Norman has been performing tasks for the VP External as he was sourcing projects that may provide additional funds for SG
• Pres. Norman has also stated that there may be events´ shoots which are free of charge and these should be accommodate to provide opportunities for the new members to learn and likewise for exposure of SG
• Pres. Norman has advised everyone that SG has been appointed as the official photographer of SE Productions, one of the reputable Filipino events institutions in KSA
• Pres. Norman is requesting all of the new SG members to participate in the events and support the SG vision and mission

VP (Technical & Development)
• There has been several technical and development activities executed over the year and to name a few, please find listed below:
o Re-training and development which are normally conducted every Mondays
o Edge of the World this coming Hajj
o Advanced Lighting Workshop
o Coffee Table Book
o Saudi Sceneries
o Historical and Cultural Heritage of Saudi Arabia
o And many more

VP (Membership)
• Validity of the membership is yearly
• All members are obliged to pay their membership fees annually
• Herbert to prepare the updated list of SG members
• It was proposed that the new members should be provided with ID cards and membership kit which includes SG-logo shirt

Logistics & Sgt. at Arms
• Assets are estimated to include the following
o Backdrop
o 27 Stands (Easel)
• Beejay to provide updated information with regard to the current SG assets
• Project – Palm Crest

Treasurer
• Cathy to provide updated cash report to SG officers

Miscellaneous
• All are requested to attend the Monday regular meeting
• Issue discussed with regard to the SG website. This should be activated by the group
• Setup of Human Name in FB dedicated only for SG members (Nathan to setup)
• It was also suggested that there are issues that need to be resolved by the SG officers only and meeting should be arranged among themselves

New SG Officers (2011 – 2012)
President - Norman Cunanan
VP (Technical & Development) - Beejay Gonzales
VP (Membership) - Cathy Gonzales
VP (Internal Affairs) - Temporarily assigned to Donnie Advento
VP (External Affairs) - JP Guiao
VP (Logistics & Sgt. at Arms) - Bernie Obenza & Chong Quintos
Treasurer - Cathy Gonzales
Auditor - Rudy Hipolito
Secretary - Jong Baylon

Advisers - Nathaniel Amores
Donnie Advento
Anthony De Guzman
Ammar Valdezco (On leave)

Note: It was agreed by all that there will be a general assembly of all SG members sometime in September. Exact date shall be advised to all