FLOWERSBLOOMS by "Elvie"

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Appreciation from the Sunpower UPP (Utilities and Power Plants) Team

A Thank you Card from Stacey Cornelius and the Sunpower UPP Business Team

The message inside the card

This week, one of the things that made my world busy in the Administration Department is the holding of the UPP Leadership Summit at SunPower Philippines Mfg. Ltd. from March 1 - 3, 2011. The participants came from other Sunpower worldwide entities. The summit coincides with two other events that were happening as well at Sunpower Phils. Batangas site ~ the SPC Corporate Reviews and the Free Wheel Chair Mission plus the arrival of most of the top executives from our headquarter, Sunpower Corporation U.S.A. for other business agendas. Gosh ! I felt like I was carrying the whole world with me. Why does it have to happen all at the same time, I asked myself. Well, what can I do except do what I have to do for the preparation of those events.

Howard Wenger, President -Utilities and Power Plants, Sunpower Corp. U.S.A.

Howard Wenger is the president of SunPower’s utilities and power plants business group responsible for driving global utilities and power plant sales, engineering, construction, and customer service, as well as component sales and international business development.

A box of Godiva Belgian Chocolates from Stacey and her team which was given to me with the card. I love the color and packaging ! ... Yummy !!!

Godiva Chocolatier, one of the creators of the world's most elegant, hand-crafted chocolates, originated in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded 80 years ago when master chocolatier Joseph Draps founded a chocolate company that was named in honor of the legend of Lady Godiva. Godiva comes from the Old English word "Godgifu" meaning "God gift".

Lady Godiva

Lady Godiva was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman of great generosity and beauty who left an indelible impression upon the people she reigned over in Coventry. Known for her lustrous hair and bountiful nature, she dedicated her life to the impoverished and stricken. According to legend, she rode naked through the streets of Coventry, in England, in order to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation imposed by her husband on his tenants.

It's interesting to know the legend behind Lady Godiva !!!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

It's My Red-Letter Day ! .... My Birthday Prayer

This is me at three (3) years old

Birthday Prayer

Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life.

Thank you for all the people who remembered me today

by sending cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes.

Thank you for all the experience of this past year;

for times of success which will always be happy memories,

for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you,

for times of joy when the sun was shining,

for times of sadness which drove me to you.

Forgive me

for the hours I wasted,

for the chances I failed to take,

for the opportunities I missed this past year.

Help me in the days ahead to make this the best year yet,

and through it to bring good credit to myself,

happiness and pride to my loved ones,

and joy to you. Amen.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

American Chamber of Commerce "Honor Your Secretary Day"

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.

AmCham Philippines is the oldest American Chamber abroad –and the first in Asia. It has been a premier business organization for over 100 years; initiated in 1902 and incorporated in 1920 under the then American regime in the Philippines. It is committed to the promotion of US-RP relations at all levels and boasts 23 standing committees and two Foundations that cover all aspects of business and industry in the country.

" The Chamber exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives, while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines."

The Invitation to the American of Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines "Honor Your Secretary Day"

Last February 18, 2011, we attended the 28th Amcham "Honor Your Secretary Day" held at the Mandarin Hotel, Makati City. The Amcham "Honor Your Secretary Day" is an annual event honoring all administrative professionals. My boss, Greg Reichow was not able to attend the event since he was occupied with the visit of our COO from our U.S. headquarter. Only the Cell Fab 1 Site Director went with us to this event.

The Guest Speaker, JESSICA SOJO

Jessica Soho is a Filipino reporter, documentarian, host, producer and currently the acting news director of GMA Network. She joined the GMA team in the mid-80s, fresh from college, barely finished with her undergraduate thesis.

Soho's first voice-over report was a feature story on the inauguration of the Light Rail Transit from Baclaran to Monumento. Later she was assigned to the defense and military beat. Eventually, Soho's reputation and responsibility have increased dramatically since then.

She is the first Filipino to win in the New York Film Festival for Coverage of a Breaking Story for her account of a hostage crisis in Cagayan Valley. She also received the Ka Doroy Valencia Award given by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. In 1994, she received the Grand Prize from the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union for her riveting coverage of a breaking news story. Soho is included in the list of 100 Filipino Women of Distinction.

She helped conceptualize the one-hour documentary television program I-Witness, which ran for over 10 years becoming the longest running late-night program on the air as of 2009.Her documentaries on the Kidneys for Sale business and Kamao death sport made her the first Filipino reporter, with GMA Network as the first Filipino network, to win the George Foster Peabody Award on 1999.

With my other colleagues at Sunpower, Evangeline Malabuyoc and Kathleen Tenedero

The Sunpower Administrative personnel with Cell Fab 1 Site Director, Rey Mella

An Entertainment from a band

With Jessica Soho, Broadcast Journalist and New Director of GMA Network

Attendees to this event were given a rose at the registration area

With my colleague at the Mandarin Hotel lobby

Mushroom Soup

The yummy food

Friday, February 25, 2011

Pretty Gems and Charms by PINK BOX !

The PINK BOX STORE

Pinkbox, a retail company established in 2002 that has since grown into one of the major players in the country’s fashion accessories industry today.

Pinkbox is the result of one woman’s vision to give the discriminating Filipino consumer a line of trendy, unique, well-made, and affordable fashion and costume accessories that were comparable to international brands. The company set out to offer a wide range of products – from hair accessories to personalized fashion accents, ready made charms, stationery collections and novelty items – at price points that are within everybody’s budget.

The colorful atmospherics and collaterals of Pinkbox, its innovative, fashion-forward and fun merchandise, and the excellent and personalized service of its staff captured the hearts and purses of the market.

I gave this to my friend, Maria Queri "MT" through a colleague who is going back to the U.S.

My gifts for my friends last Valentines Day

For you and me

Charms that rocks !

I gave you my heart ! Take care of it !

Cute little shoes and slippers !

Letter Key Chains

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Our Share and Learn @ Lunch Program

Share and Learn @ Lunch Program

Last October, 2010, I initiated the "Share & Learn @ Lunch Program" at our Cell Fab 2 Site in Batangas City. The attendees were mostly from the Administration side and I invited some other employees from support group since Administrative staff are only a few. The launching was successful and everyone had a great time during the session.

Faith Lago-Ramirez presenting her topic

WHAT IS SHARE and LEARN @ LUNCH PROGRAM ? It is a sharing, learning and training event scheduled during the lunch hour. It is a way to get training done by making the lunch hour multi-tasking. I actually formed this for the administrative personnel which includes me to boost our morale and motivation since I felt that we are left out and not given much attention in the organization. Most of the programs concentrate on the manufacturing operations people.

Presentation Material of Faith Lago-Ramirez

Fe Imperial discussing her material which is entitled "Growing in SunPower"

We are happy that one of the management staff, our Security Director, Henry Castaneda is supporting us and attending our Program to give some comments and advice.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SHARE and LEARN PROGRAM :

To give the employee the opportunity to SPEAK, SPEAK, and SPEAK and improve his/her communication skills

To boost one’s speaking confidence

To learn from other employees

To foster camaraderie among employees

Eva Dela Cruz' topic entitled "Workplace Relationships"

Last February 14, 2011, Valentine's Day was our second assembly. I scheduled it on this day to share the love and celebrate Valentine's Day with my office colleagues.

Typical Topics for Share and Learn @ Lunch Program

1. Skills Training – anything that will enhance your ability, talent and competence (e.g. communication, leadership, sports, etc)

2. Professional Development – Give people the opportunity to learn what other departments do

3. Personal Development – offers an occasional session on any talent any of the employees is willing to teach (e.g. painting, drawing, etc.)

4. Product Training – learn about the company’s product and services

5. Life Skills – Anything that helps employees learn (e.g. household budgeting, child care and parenting, first aid, fire safety, etc)