DONOR OF BOTTLE CRUSHER

Sec. Megs met with our new benefactor on the MRF project - DOST Roxas Dir. Gerve Dellavas of which his roots are from Altavas (Efciaca Bautista Dellavas - late mother)...the reason why he was so helpful and interested to donate one of their bottle crusher to KE MRF...he said he has an Aklanon blood and therefore, he would be happy to partner with KE Aklan. They met last Feb. 26 at San Antonio Resort, Roxas City in between Megs's busy OPERATION TAGHOY 2011 medical mission.

Thank you Dir. Dellavas for your heart of gold. We will be seeing you soon in Kalibo for a very important presentation meeting before the KE board members. God bless you and your family. Cheers!

Note: Turn over of the BOTTLE CRUSHER will be scheduled very soon. We are just waiting for the shipment arrival. Will keep you posted.

World News Bits

We are delighted to announce that William Reilly (Past Rotary International President) will be a keynote speaker at World Water Summit IV, in New Orleans, May 20, 2011.

In May 2010 William (Bill) Reilly was appointed by President Obama to co-chair the National Commission on the BP Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. His career involves much work on environmental issues. To name just a few, under President Bush, he was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is Chairman Emeritus of the World Wildlife Fund, Co-Chair of the National Commission on Energy Policy, and head of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Earth Summit at Rio, in 1992.

Bill will speak about the oil spill and its impact, water, sanitation and sustainable living.

We hope you are able to join us for this inspiring and interesting presentation along with the other high calibre speakers and workshops at the Summit.

Inadequate sanitation can contaminate drinking water sources Register NOW for:

World Water Summit IV
Friday, May 20, 2011
New Orleans, USA

Building Communities- New Thinking in International Development
Bridging Continents - Building Strong Teams for Sustainable Change

This year's World Water Summit - Friday, May 20th in New Orleans, USA - will feature keynote speakers and workshops.

News Bit

BORACAY ISLAND, MALAY, AKLAN. Have you remembered the story of young lass who wrote about THE RIVER AND JUSTIN? The person in the story loves the river at the back of their house. He appreciates every beauty that nature gives, no matter how simple it may be. He was an artist and likes painting the river.

When I looked at the pictures of what I took in my recent visit to the island of Boracay, I can’t helped by sigh and get disappointed of what I saw in what they called the Jewel of Aklan. Indeed, as one of my fellow media practitioner said, “Reality bites.”

My recent visit to the island for the first two days was an amazing experience. I was invited to speak before the HRM students of Lourdes College, Caloocan, Manila about tourism and development and recent issues in Boracay on the 1st day and then I spoke about Kool Earth and other environmental issues before the smart kids of Boracay European International School on the 2nd day. On my 3rd day, the reality of being in the island woke me up at 4 AM. One Akelco post BLASTED with a big bang. Apparently, there was one cross arm that have already blasted earlier that caused brownout at 3 AM. I thought that was it. Another blast came off and this time, we have witnessed, it was a human intervention. As one lineman was doing its best to put the line right, and by the time his long stretch plastic pipe reached the wrong line, then it resulted to another big and loud blast.

Surprisingly, as I looked around, I was the only one who was panicking and in paranoia. My European friends told me while laughing that this is a normal situation for them. “It feels like new year everyday”, one said. That was really a surprised to me. Then I realized, I am a tourist in my own town, tsk..tsk. But I told them I can’t put up with this. Knowing that the post and the blast is coming from just besides our hotel room building, I thought, something has to be done. For everyone has social responsibility: to themselves, to their families, to the communities, to other taxpayers, to society.

On the other hand, talking to a lineman while watching one on top of the post swinging smoothly as if he was not aware how dangerous his job gave me an understanding of how carefree and complacent Akelco management can be. They really could not do their job right in the first place. "We are waiting for advise from the management to transfer that line to the other post to make it right, mam," said one lineman. Tsk..tsk....

Then here comes another reality. At the back beach where Romanians love to kite board, it was an eyesore sight that can’t be missed. The long stretch of beach line was full with dirty leaves, dried coconut husk, seaweeds, etc. What a wonderful sight to behold when I saw father and son naively walking barefooted on the seashore not minding the danger that the garbage will cause them. How irresponsible the LGU, residents and businessmen can be? How greedy of money/profit but not being socially responsible of giving back to Mother Earth.

I hope by building awareness in this column, we can encourage individuals and corporate people in this island, particularly in the part of Bolabog (back beach) to commit to social responsibility and do their bit for the island jewel – Boracay.

LITTLE THING MEANS SOMETHING.

(Note: Attention Fire Office of Boracay, will you check that hotel bldg if that fire exit is on its right place? Think about this, if the fire will come from this overloaded post beside it, and the guests will have to vacate the area if fire breaks down, isn't it like "exiting" to HELL?!!!! It happened once when the blast came up, there was a fire on the trees and nobody took notice, huh! So, what are you waiting men??!!!) - concerned citizens

KOOL EARTH IN BORACAY ISLAND, Feb. 2, 2011

It was a breezy cold morning here in the island of Boracay. The invitational talk today was so great....

Ms. Kate Bliss invited KE to speak about their advocacies. So,= off Megs to the island while Chita at the last minute couldn't make it for some urgent matters (waaaahhh)...

Boracay European International School is up on the hill of Manoc-Manoc in Boracay Island. You will never expect that there is this international institution setting up on that heavenly hill where you can see the white beach and beautiful scenery of the island....so breezy, cool and the welcoming party was warmth enough for Megs to be inspired (one man show) to give the talk on Environmental issues, what is KE .... and more? Yeah, the kids even clapped their hands to affirm that they are willing to bear with only one speaker hehehehe Sec. Megs also has to speak on COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE (understanding types of communicator to get your message across..) would benefit these kids as they learn along the way to become good communicator.

As usual, with the thoughts of coming to the island, you always get excited that you forget something hehehehe the usb connector of the camera to the laptap was left behind, so there you are, bear with me for now, but you will not be disappointed once you see the pictures anyway....(posted it this time now).

For future schedule, the school invited KE to partner with them during the celebration of EARTH DAY on April 8, 2011. The agenda are: clean-up drive along the beach, tree planting and health/environmental forum. Join us? First come first serve basis hehehe book your attendance earlier the better. Ciao!

NOTHING IS TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

WHAT'S UP in 2011

January 29, 2011

MRF CLEAN-UP Drive in preparation to the Livelihood Training Program in Feb 2011.

February 3, 2011

Boracay Talk - Pres. Chita and Sec. Megs

February 19, 2011


Regular Clean-Up Drive, Catholic Cemetery/Quezon Ave. Road

Pls bring walis, dustpant, sako and other cleaning paraphernalias...

Lead Team - PO3 Julius Barrientos/PNP Kalibo


February - March 2011

All 4 consecutive Saturdays is Livelihood and Training Program for Out-of-School Youth and Unemployed Mothers.

Venue: Ecological, Livelihood and Training Center, MRF Pook, Kalibo, Aklan

Interested applicants, please get in touch with us for assessment. Only indigent but with interest to put up their own business and help become productive members of the family and community are accepted. Thank you.

With Recognition and Certificates after the program. Some materials for start-up business will then be given as added incentives.

Thank you to our donors to make things happen.

March 12, 2011

Livelihood Skills Training Graduation, MRF, Pook, Kalibo, Aklan

March 17, 2011

Clean-UP Drive and Launching of SWM Kalibo

7 AM - WALK FOR A CLEANER AND GREENER KALIBO - assemble at the Magsaysay Park, Kalibo, Aklan.

10 AM - PRESSCON - Kalibo Municipal Conference Hall (3rd floor)

April 8, 2011

International Earth Day:

a. Joing clean-up drive along Boracay Beach Shore with Boracay European Int'l. School and other interested partner NGO's.

b. Tree-planting

c. Environmental and Health Forum

Venue: Boracay Island

PROJECT PROPOSAL

A. PROJECT TITLE :

HAIR CUTTING, COSMETOLOGY with HAND/ARM
MASSAGE LIVELIHOOD TRAINING PROGRAM

B. Proponent : KOOL EARTH, INC. (Aklan Environmental Advocates Group)

C. Project Site : MRF - Barangay Pook, Kalibo, Aklan

D. Project Duration : February 2011

E. Total Project Cost : Php 5,000.00 (Pioneer Batch)

II. PROJECT PROPOSAL

A. RATIONALE

K.E. ECOLOGICAL, LIVELIHOOD & TRAINING CENTER aims to make the recovery facility functional not only with the collection of non-biodegradable or Materials Recovery Facility, but specifically to serve as a venue to provide work opportunity to the out-of-school youth and unemployed mothers.

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

There will be a two-module preparations on Hair Cutting and Cosmetology of which Arm/Hand Massage training will only be an added feature services to the latter. The project is in collaboration with other skilled-volunteer teachers who offered their time and talent to make this project successful.

The training program will be for four (4) consecutive Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with an ideal of 10-12 interested and committed applicants. The applicants will be assessed by the committee in-charge.

The center/area is now ready for operation with its strategic location near Kalibo International Airport. KE Ecological, Livelihood and Training Center is the pet project of Kool Earth, Inc.

C. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

1. To make KE Ecological, Livelihood and Training Center functional not only as a Materials Recovery Facility.
2. To provide skilled opportunities to the out-of-school youth and unemployed mothers to help their family.
3. To help make the community productive.

D. METHODOLOGY

The project will be under proper supervision by the committee in-charge of Kool Earth.

a. Materials

Hair-cutting

• Scissors
• Thinning Shear (single natched)
• Comb and tail comb
• Hair clips – (4 pcs/pax)
• Barber’s brush
• Shoulder Cape
• Water Bottle Spray
• Powder

Cosmetology

• Cuticle Nipper
• Cuticle Pusher
• Nailcutter
• Emery board
• Nail brush
• Hand towel
• Acetone
• Asstd. Nail Polish
• Cuticle Remover
• Cotton Ball
• Merthiolate

Arm/Hand Massage

• Massage Cream

E. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

1ST SAT - (AM)Assessment/Signing of MOA between KE and Applicant

1ST-4TH SAT (PM) - Training/Lectures/Monitoring and Evaluation

5TH SAT - (AM) Certificate for the Applicants

F. PROJECT BREAKDOWN

ITEM COST

Material Cost per Applicant (12) Php 300.00 = Php 3,600.00
Token 1,000.00 = 1,000.00
Documentation/Misc 400.00 = 400.00
GRAND TOTAL - 5,000.00

G. PROJECT MANAGEMENT


H. RECOGNITION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

There will be a recognition program and giving of certificates to the delegates after the four consecutive Saturdays training.

Project monitoring and evaluation report will be established to update the status of the livelihood training program. Proper audited financial report will be submitted right after the completion of the project. Progress sequence report of the totality of the operation will also be provided upon request.

A. PROPONENT’S PROFILE

Kool Earth was organized on September 15, 2007 as a result of consultations made by local doctors affiliated with the Aklan Medical Society and other health professionals in the province of Aklan.

The founder of this noble movement is an acknowledged physician and a staunch environmentalist. Due to the serious threat posed by global warming, Dr. Cynthia de la Cruz, who was then the President of the Aklan Medical Society, convened a group of people to form a body that might help to address this threat.

Doctors, science journalists, broadcasters, and representatives from various businesses grouped together along with the men in uniform during the first meeting. At the meeting Dr. Cynthia introduced her concept for the organization. Everyone present expressed their ideas and then declared their commitment, and joined to support the new organization which they decided to call Kool Earth.

The first President elect of Kool Earth was the late Mr. Mario Balandra. Meetings were at that time held on a regular basis on the second floor of the Bread and Butter premises .

Tree planting was one of the first projects tackled by Kool Earth. It became a regular program in places like the Eco Park, Tangalan, Mobo and Kalibo. Communication students of Northwestern Visayan Colleges and the ROTC cadets provided the men (and women ) power to support this endeavour. The 601st Ak Aklan) Community Defence Centre, 6 RCDU, ARESCOM, base in Libas, Banga, Aklan provided Kool Earth with a ready source of seedlings for planting.

On the front line, Kool Earth is supported by the Aklan Tri-Media like the Aklan Press Club, Inc. and IUMA. They undertake the dissemination and public image of Kool Earth’s activities. Likewise, coordination amongst the officers and members is expedited by means of endless text messages.

Dynamic , committed, and full of enthusiasm, at present, the Executive Board never tires of thinking, planning and networking, together with numerous other things that fill up their busy day. They are both doers and also thinkers. The strength of members is fueled by their friendships.

Kool Earth was member of the Disaster Preparedness Training Program and the Help Aklan Program After Frank; they have conducted numerous medical mission in partnership with Capiz Medical Society and the Philippine National Red Cross-Aklan Chapter, to name but a few previously conducted event. Recently, aside from the monthly clean up drive, they supported RA 9003 and Kalibo Mun. Ordinance 004-2009 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management, the club just launched their support to RA 9211 – Tobacco Ban in All Public Places which is now the Provincial Ord. 02-005 – Banning Smoking in All Public Places and the Piso Para sa Kalikasan – Every drop of one peso towards a better, greener and healthier environment. To sustain the KE’s operational cost on information campaign, they held successfully the annual 3K Fun Run for Cleaner Kalibo twice in a row now (2009-2010) and many more worthwhile environmental awareness event planned in the next future.

One of the ongoing projects of Kool Earth is the Materials Recovery Facility that is now mandatory to all of the villages in order to lessen the accumulation of garbage around the town which clogs the canals and sewage system when the rain pours down. They now call it the KE Ecological, Livelihood and Training Center.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE AND BE OUR PARTNER IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

Since the target beneficiaries of the said skilled program will be the Out-of-School Youth and the Unemployed Mothers of the community, we are offering you a partnership through a sponsorship to help fuel this worthy endeavor. For your kind donations, please get back to us on the above contact details.

New Donor

Ms. Ninia Villanueva Benedictos - Ms. PESSAA
(Pook Elem. School Alumni Association) 2011.

She is our new benefactor who donated some cash for the Kool Earth
Ecological, Livelihood and Training Center.

Thank you for you donation. We will keep you posted about
your kind donation once the program is in place.

Environmental Awareness

Kool Earth supports the Local Government Unit of Kalibo in the Segregation of Waste Management Awareness thru posting tarpaulin around. It also shows the process on how we REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE and REPAIR our non-biodegradable waste materials.

We are looking forward to more positive impacts of the awareness projects of both GO and NGO so that we can help minimized if not totally stop Global Warming.

KE Signs Deal with PCGA

by: Cherry Anne D. Casalmer, KE Member

KALIBO - It was unusual to see so many SEALs on dry land for this auspicious occasion. On Tuesday 21st of December some 60 member delegates including Commodore Mike Labatiao, PCGA, SEALS assembled at ABL Sports Complex in Capitol Site in Kalibo, Aklan, for their joint Christmas party, the second anniversary celebrations of the 611th Coast Guard Auxillary Squadron, SEALS (Rescue) Aklan’s 12th year anniversary, and also to offer their support to the environmental work of Kool Earth.

Their enthusiasm coupled with a most commendable turn out left a lasting impression on all.

The 611th PCGA Squadron and Seals (Rescue) Aklan are Gawad Kalasag Awardees for two consecutive years (2009-2010) for Humanitarian Services.

During the delivery of her message, the President of Kool Earth, Mrs. Chita Heap, encouraged the SEALS women and men to help KE to educate their families, especially the fathers, whom the children do not see often, to encourage their families to continue applying the 4R’s in their homes and their surrounding areas.

They were also informed that one of the ongoing projects of KE is the establishment of the Material Recovery Facility, that is now mandatory to all the villages in order to lessen the accumulation of garbage around the town which clogs the canals and the sewage system when the rain pours down.

Mrs. De la Cruz-Heap Heap also said that the people of this planet are precious and are all special and deserve the best, but it is up to every human being to deliver what is best for them.

Mrs. De la Cruz-Heap mentioned that one organization once said that Environmental Security is the highest form of National Security. She encouraged the group to work hand in hand with KE not just for their personal safety but also for the safety of our nation.

The message she left with the SEALS was, “It is not what we gather, but what we scatter that tells what kind of life we have lived!”/TE

ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL 2011

TAMBOE SALVO
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

January 5, 2011 – Wednesday
Search for Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan 2011, ABL Sports Complex

January 10, 2011 – Monday (PM)
Grand Opening Ati-Atihan Festival, Pastrana Park
Flea Market, Veterans Ave. St.
Museo Exhibit, Museo it Akean
Fireworks display and blessings, Pastrana Park
Opening of Aklan Ati-Atihan Trade Fair & Garden Show, Pastrana Park
Evening Opening of Magsaysay Park, Magsaysay Park
Kaean-an sa Plaza, Pastrana Park

January 11, 2011, Tuesday (AM & PM)
Day of the Drums, Pastrana Park
Paghinugyaw it mga Barangay sa Kalibo, Magsaysay Park

January 12, 2011, Wednesday
Sadsad kay Sr. Sto. Nino, along the streets of Kalibo
(All schools, Public/Private DEPED and Fantasies with Float)

January 13, 2011, Thursday, AM & PM
DEPED Ati-Atihan Sadsad Panaad, along the streets of Kalibo
Higante Contests & Aklan Festival Showcase
Evening Coronation Night for Mutya it Kalibo 2011, Magsaysay Park
Balik Bayan Nights/Provincial Nights, Magsaysay Park
Awarding Winners of Higante

January 14, 2011, Friday (AM & PM)
Tribal Modern Group Contest, along the streets of Kalibo
Sadsad Socio Civic & Religious groups, along the streets of Kalibo

January 15, 2011, Saturday (AM & PM)
Tribes, Balik Ati & individual contest, along the streets of Kalibo
Higante Parade
Evening Fireworks display, Magsaysay Park

January 16, 2011, Sunday
Kapistahan ni Sr. Sto. Nino “VIVA”
Longlive the Holy Child

VIVA! SR. STO. NINO!!!