The DAVAO WATER COLOUR SOCIETY, Inc. a non-profit arts association that was formally organized to promote and preserve the arts of watercolor printing in the Philippines, notably in the City of Davao, celebrated its Charter Night on July 28, 2014 with significant events, and with much fanfare at the Museo Dabawenyo.
Timed with its founding night was the opening of the first watercolor exhibit of the group with 80 frames of watercolor paintings on display. Well attended, the exhibit will run up to August 28, 2014. Atty Leoncio P. Villa-Abrille, YMCA of Davao president and a leading real estate entrepreneur in Davao City, leads the honored guests in the cutting of the ceremonial ribbons during the opening with Mr. Paul Go of Davao GH Office Depot and businesswoman Ms. Elvira Pang assisting him.
The installation of the charter officers of the Davao Watercolour Society Inc. was another highlight of the Charter Night. President Villa-Abrille of the YMCA Davao administered the oath of office of the 2014-2015 officers. Sworn into office were Artist Wehelito “Lito” N. Pepito, president; Arch. Anthony L. Serafin, 1st VP; Arch. Salvador “Saldy” Mascardo, 2nd VP; Mr. Vicente “Ting” Aviles, Corporate Secretary; Dr. Rebecca “Bec” Horfilla, Treasurer; Ms. Virgencita “Ging” Balinas, Auditor; Atty. Rizel R. Polinar, Legal Adviser; Arch. Omar Luis J. Payumo, Ways & Means Committee Chair; and Mr. Gilbert A. Miraflor, Public Relations Officer.
Following the induction, the attention of the guests was drawn to the MOA signing by Charter Pres. Lito Pepito for the Davao Watercolour Society and Atty. Villa-Abrille for YMCA Davao.
The agreement, among others, stipulated that as art educator the Society would offer educational opportunities by conducting art classes and workshops to the youth and adult alike for a reasonable fee; and the YMCA in return would support by providing the free use of the YMCA Multi-Purpose Hall, including its tables, chairs, whiteboards, light and power necessary for the conduct of art demonstration, lessons and instructions.
Both parties had also agreed to organize a YMCA Art Club as well as art clubs in various schools campuses, as a way in reaching out to others expand the knowledge and share the passion of the watercolor medium to the community, among others.
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