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Founded in August 1996 by Mr. Percivil M. Carrera, an Economics student, the Organization has always been in the frontline of things, especially if it is relevant with the org’s objective that is promoting environmental awareness and domestic tourism. | Founded in August 1996 by Mr. Percivil M. Carrera, an Economics student, the Organization has always been in the frontline of things, especially if it is relevant with the org’s objective that is promoting environmental awareness and domestic tourism. | ||
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''Mission of the Organization:'' UP Club Ecotour commits itself to integrate the concept of environmental protection with tourism by spearheading projects and activities through provision of opportunities that would unify and increase awareness among its members. | '''''Mission of the Organization''':'' UP Club Ecotour commits itself to integrate the concept of environmental protection with tourism by spearheading projects and activities through provision of opportunities that would unify and increase awareness among its members. | ||
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''Vision of the Organization'': The vision of the organization is to be the prime mover in upholding the concepts of ECOTOURISM inside and outside the university. | '''''Vision of the Organization''''': The vision of the organization is to be the prime mover in upholding the concepts of ECOTOURISM inside and outside the university. | ||
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Revision as of 15:07, 30 April 2010
| UP Club for the Environment and Tourism UP Club Ecotour | |
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| Established | 1996 |
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| Motto | "Nothing Synthetic" |
| Type | University-wide Organization |
| Location | UP Asian Institute of Tourism |
| Website | http://upecotour.multiply.com |
History
UP Club for the Environment and Tourism or UP Club Ecotour is a university-wide student organization based in UP-Asian Institute of Tourism.
Founded in August 1996 by Mr. Percivil M. Carrera, an Economics student, the Organization has always been in the frontline of things, especially if it is relevant with the org’s objective that is promoting environmental awareness and domestic tourism.
Mission of the Organization: UP Club Ecotour commits itself to integrate the concept of environmental protection with tourism by spearheading projects and activities through provision of opportunities that would unify and increase awareness among its members.
Vision of the Organization: The vision of the organization is to be the prime mover in upholding the concepts of ECOTOURISM inside and outside the university.
Officers
President: Pristine Joy Cunanan
VP Internals: Margaux Vanessa Decripito
VP Externals: Sherry Anne Fallarme
Secretary: Rochelle Anne Martinez
Finance Officer: Maria Cherry Rodriguez
PRO: Jomaricris De Luna
Committee Heads:
Publicity: Ayra Jacnae Abo-abo
Marketing: Jean Rose Gaddi
Civic: Jan Angela Maravilla
Membership: Irish Lara Lubi
Finance: Mia MIcah Nicolas
Members
Publicity:
Marielle Kristine Ebao, Sarah Joy Horlador, Claudine Monsale, Aika Shiomoto, Miho Nicole Suzuki, Anna Teresa Tuazon
Marketing:
Irene Cutin, Genalyn Gabinay, Ragene Andrea Palma, Norma Jean Vergara, Mark Joseph Yumang
Civic:
Abigail Alemania, Patricia Camille Boto, Nerissa Cruz, Gabrielle Alexis Marie Medina, Maria Joarah Scyllah Sabio, Rachel Joy Tagbilin, Rhea Joy Untalan, Czarina Villegas
Membership:
Christine Joy Boller, Christian Buted, Juan Carlo Dañganan, Jan Lester Dimayuga, Kristian Anthony Palencia, Maria Shaina Santiago, Camille Tuesday Sunganob
Finance:
Dreiann Ablaza, Alyssa Baldemor, Leigh Angeline Evasco, April Anne Fallaria, Monique Florendo, Gerley Garcia, Serene Mae Jaucian, Charisse Lopez, Iola Celeste Refendor
Activities
UP Club Ecotour spearheads projects and activities that are in line with its ideals.
- ECOSKOOL
members get a chance to share their passion for the environment by teaching grade school students the Basics of The Environment (BOTE). Ecoskool is held every 2nd or 3rd month of August.
- ECOTOURISTA
held every 3rd or last week of March. A coastal clean-up and mangrove-planting activity.
- GREEN TREAT
– an activity in partnership with UP Gawad Kalinga which aims to serve and help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. - E-MAZING RACE
a kick-off celebration held before the anniversary week. Teams of students from UP Diliman race around the campus for camaraderie, and development of their physical and mental skills as well as their cultural and environmental awareness.
- ANNIVERSARY WEEK ACTIVITIES
held every last week of August to mark the foundation of the organization. Activities include: Gallerie (Showcasing the organization’s previous, present and future activities), Green Shirt Day (Environmental awareness campaign. Speakers from DENR and Greenpeace are invited. UP Students are encouraged to wear green shirts during this day), Grand Pakaen (Students get their fair share of food at a low price).
- DOMESTIKHWHIZ
held every 2nd week of February. An inter-collegiate quiz bee about domestic tourism. Students from different colleges and universities in Metro Manila are invited.
