The site was not new in my plate except definitely it was served with the mesmerizing look and gentle attitude of youth from Calumpit, Bulacan. My experience of facilitating the Community Organizing and Leadership Training of Kabataang Lingkod ng Calumpit or KLIC was a delightful treat to break my daily intake of 8-hour office work. This was a celebration set in the serene atmosphere of Forest Hills Village Resort in Subic Bay, Zambales.
I am so happy to arrive early in our assembly point in front of Calumpit Municipal Hall. The youth were very familiar to me; most of the convener and officers of KLIC were former officers of the youth council where I used to work in the last five years. The scenes wherein the youth were talking to each other, giving out genuine laughs, weighing their backpacks, comparing their fashion statement and some leaders reminding them of what they need to do; these were just memories to me now – almost!
Inside the van, KLIC officers were talking like professionals – checking out their responsibilities, reviewing their list of committees and once in a while will take a little bite of gossips about their friends and members. Very adult!
The ingredients for this sumptuous experience were just very simple; carefully prepared team-building activities in the afternoon, a cool diving experience in the pool, posh partying in the evening, chilly conversation during our sessions and sprinkle of good memories in the beach. Thanks to Mayor James De Jesus for believing in the capacities of KLIC members and for cooking up something special such as this for them.
But for me, more than anything else, the real secret of this successful recipe is the sincere effort of the youth to bring change in their community. I take pride of the sweet accomplishments of the youth behind this and for sharing me a slice of their wonderful cause -- in silver spoon.
I am so happy to arrive early in our assembly point in front of Calumpit Municipal Hall. The youth were very familiar to me; most of the convener and officers of KLIC were former officers of the youth council where I used to work in the last five years. The scenes wherein the youth were talking to each other, giving out genuine laughs, weighing their backpacks, comparing their fashion statement and some leaders reminding them of what they need to do; these were just memories to me now – almost!
Inside the van, KLIC officers were talking like professionals – checking out their responsibilities, reviewing their list of committees and once in a while will take a little bite of gossips about their friends and members. Very adult!
The ingredients for this sumptuous experience were just very simple; carefully prepared team-building activities in the afternoon, a cool diving experience in the pool, posh partying in the evening, chilly conversation during our sessions and sprinkle of good memories in the beach. Thanks to Mayor James De Jesus for believing in the capacities of KLIC members and for cooking up something special such as this for them.
But for me, more than anything else, the real secret of this successful recipe is the sincere effort of the youth to bring change in their community. I take pride of the sweet accomplishments of the youth behind this and for sharing me a slice of their wonderful cause -- in silver spoon.
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