Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V
DIVISION OF CAMARINES SUR
Freedom Sports Complex, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur

January 4, 2017

Division Memorandum No.

series 2017

TO: ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT SUPERVISORS/PRINCIPALS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS/ HEADS OF NATIONALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS/
DISTRICT FIELD ADVISERS, CAMARINES SUR

A. Pursuant to Girl Scouts of the Philippines - Camarines Sur Council Calendar of Activities, a 6-day
Training Seminar of Registered Troop Leaders in Basic, Age Level and Outdoor Leadership
Course ( Troop Leadership Course) and Campers Permit Course will be on April 24-29, 2017 at
Magarao Central School, Magarao District. Hereunder are the details :

Participants Twinkler, Star, Junior, Senior and Cadet Troop Leaders

Registration Php 1,800.00 ( to cover food, training materials, certificates,
simple token and other operational expenses)
Venue Magarao Central School, San Isidro, Magarao, Camarines Sur
Date April 24-28, 2017

Things to Bring:
1. Official & alternate uniform 6. Writing materials/scrapbook
2 . Sleep wear 7. Abaca twine
3. Personal belongings/medicines 8. Bolo
4. Light beddings 9. Physical Fitness attire
5. Emergency lantern/flashlight 10. Wide brimmed hat

B. TRAINING STAFF:
Training Coordinator Maribeth B. Catolico
Guider-in-charge Leilani L. Arnante
Business Managers Josie E. Suela / Nancy Serrado
Noemi A. Magayanes / Lilian Genio
Training Hostess Agnes Jaina Saludes
Flordeliza Sabido
Nerecita N. Fajardo
Health & Safety Judy Arazas
Resy G. Baldesco
Quarter masters Wendil Barcia / Marivic Roxas
Daisy Ireno / Marideth Lozano
Documentation Lorena O. Barrio
Shiela S. Rojo
C. TRAINING TEAM

BASIC, AGE LEVEL & OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP CAMPERS PERMIT COURSE

Chief Trainer - Ma. Cresilda E. Casasola Marilyn M. Ligon
Co-Trainers - Emma P. Salalima Salvacion R. Bongalo
Gertrudes M. Joven Leonora A. Tuazon
Assisting Trainers Ana Fe L. Guinoo Neraldin Adela D. Ogorida
Marina Alegro
Vienna Salamanque

D. Registration, transportation fee and other incidental expenses maybe taken from GSP retention
fund, school board and can be charged to local fund and MOOE or fro/n any other sources.

ARNULFO M. BM.ANE, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
GSP Commissioner on Administration
 GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Camarines Sur Council
Panganiban Drive, Naga City

Council Memo No.____s, 2016

TO: PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT SUPERVISOR/ ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

PRINCIPAL/ DISTRICT FIELD ADVISER, MAGARAO DISTRICT

PILAR HIDALGO LIM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (FEEDING PROGRAM)

AND CHIEF GIRL SCOUT MEDAL SCHEME

1. The GSP Camarines Sur Council had identified Candidates and Troop Leaders to this School
Year 2016-2017 Pilar Hidalgo Lim Achievement Award and Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme in Sta. Lucia
Elementary School GSP Troop and Doroteo National High School, Magarao District.

2. These project/activity will be conducted on a one-year implementation program or Every

Saturday of the Month starting September 10,2016. Attached is a feeding schedule of Sta. Lucia
Elementary School GSP Troop.

A. TROOP LEADERS FOR PILAR HILDALGO LIM ACHIVEVEMENT AWARD:

1. MARIBETH B. CATOLICO - District Field Adviser

2. SHIELAR. ROJO
3. ELENA L.BIBE
4. ALICIA C. BEDIONES
5. LIEZL R. FAUSTO
6. REMA D. REMUDARO
7. JUDITH ERLINDAO. ARCE

B. CHIEF GIRL SCOUT MEDAL SCHEME (DOROTEO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL)

TROOP LEADER CANDIDATE

1. AGNES JAENA G. SALUDES 1. FATIMA A. TATEL

3 . Pursuant to DECS Memorandum 143, s. 1997 on Service Credits, DECS Order No. 30, s,
1999 on the revised rules on the granting of Credits/Weight points to GSP Achievement and Awards
are hereby reiterated.

4. That Pilar Hidalgo Lim Achievement Award and Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme activities
during Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays shall be granted one week-day of vacation of service credits
for every eight (8) hours or one day of attendance in scouting activities.

5. Immediate dissemination of the contents of this Memorandum.is earnestly enjoined.

Council Executive

LEONORA A. TUAZON
Council President
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QIKt SCOUTS Of* TH f PHILIPPINES
Camarines Sur Council
Magarao District

STA. LUCIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHEDULE OF FEEDING PROGRAM

DATE VENUE DATE VENUE

January, 2017 Sta. Lucia Brgy Hall

Sept. 10, 2016 Libis, San Isidro 7,14, 21

28 Carangcang Brgy
Hall
February, 2017
Sept. 24, 2016 Sta. Lucia Brgy Hall 4,11,18 Sta. Lucia Brgy Hall

25 Ponong Brgy Hall

March, 2017
Oct. 1 & 8,2016 Sta Lucia Brgy Hall 4,11,18 Sta. Lucia Brgy Hall

25 Monseratt Brgy
&dt Hall

November April, 2017

5,12,19 Sta. Lucia Brgy Hall 1,8,15 Sta. Lucia Brgy Hall

26 Casuray Brgy Hall 22 San Juan Brgy Hall

December, 2016
3 & 17 Sta Lucia Brgy Hall May, 2016 Sta Lucia Brgy Hall
6 Nutitional Status

Prepared by:

MARI BETH B. C^TOLfCO Vj

District Field Adviser Noted:
LILIA TIRADO SENAR
District Committee Chairman

Cc: Shiela 5. Rojo Judith Eriinda Arce

Liezl Fousto Alicia Bediones
Rema Remudaro Elena Bibe
 ~RL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPIC
Southern Luzon Region
CAMARINES SUR COUNCIL
Tel. no. 881-1449 cp # 09282151212

January’ 18, 2016

ARNULFO M. BALANE, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
Division of Camarines Sur
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur

Sir:

We are pleased to inform you that Girl Scouts of the Philippines - Camarines Sur Council will join in
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE AND DX CONTEST ( INFEX) on Saturday,
February 18, 2017 at GSP Headquarters, Panganiban Drive, Naga City from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Orientation will be on February 17 afternoon.

In this connection, may we ask the following Senior Girl Scouts to attend on said event.

SENIOR PLANNING BOARD OFFICERS

Chairman Ariane Jugueta Pamplona NHS
Vice chairman Jonalyn Sta Ana Camaligan NHS
Scribe Angela Ampongan Ocampo NHS
Purse keeper Edhen Redilias San Vicente NHS
PRO Alyssa Faythe Briones Baao NHS
Chairman elect Marianne Morante San Vicente NHS

HAM RADIO OFFICERS

Chairman Eleanor Cezar Ocampo NHS
Vice chairman Grace Nicole Natano Del Gallego NHS
Scribe Fredelyn M. Enciso Camaligan NHS
Purse keeper Rachel A. de Torres Sinuknipan NHS
PRO Rose Ann S. Oreste Union NHS
Business Managers Merenila Grajo Calabanga NHS
Angeline Babila La Purisima NHS

Girls are requested to be in GSP official uniform. Transportation expenses maybe taken from the school
GSP retention fund, MOOE or any other sources.

Hoping for your usual support and cooperation.

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

Q>4
MARYBEL D. B1NALLA
Council Executive

Approved: f

ARNULFOfl ILANE, CESO V

Schools Divisii Superintendent
GSP Commissi* ler on Administration
 GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
National Headquarters
Manila

NHQ CIRCULAR NO. 36

Series of 2016
TO REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND
COUNCIL EXECUTIVES
RE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE (INFEX)
ANDDX CONTEST 2017
DATE : November 21, 2016

The INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE

(INFEX) AND DX CONTEST will be conducted by the
GSP SHARES (Scouts Ham Radio Enthusiasts for
Service) in coordination with the Philippine Amateur
Radio Association (PARA) on Saturday, February 18,
2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This activity gives our girl and adult members the
opportunity to work together with a purpose: to
communicate, to connect, to be partners in doing
something good for others, to be trained as
communicators in times of disasters and to foster
international friendship and understanding through
the ham radio and the internet.
Attached are the registration form, logsheet, and
contest rules.
We expect to receive at the National Headquarters
the duly accomplished INFEX and DX Contest
registration form on or before February 10, 2017.
Please send them to Program Division.
We look forward to the active participation of our girls
from the six regions.

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MA. DOLORES T. SANTIAGO
National Executive^ frector ft
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cc: Central Board Members
Program Committee Members
Council Presidents
National Program and Training Centers
NHQ Senior Staff
Central File
Philippine Amateur Radio Association, Inc.
 GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
National Headquarters
Manila

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE AND DX CONTEST

Registration Form
We wish to register the following participants/contestants to the INFEX and DX Contest from
Council.

INFEX PARTICIPANTS
Callsign QTH (location) Expected No. of Girls
1.
2.

DX CONTEST Contestants Date of GSP

(Name & Nickname) Troop# Registration
Station Callsign 1.
Name of Amateur 2.
Station QTH 3.
For Club Station only: 4.
Club Name 5.
6.
7.
8.

Station Callsign 1.
Name of Amateur 2.
Station QTH 3.
For Club Station only: 4.
Club Name 5.
6.
7.
8.

Submitted by:

Council Executive
(Printed Name & signature)
Important:
* For the DX Contest only 1 patrol (6-8 girls) is allowed per Amateur Radio Station.
** Use additional sheets if necessary.
*** Duly accomplished 2017 INFEX and DX Contest Registration Form should be submitted at the NHQon or before February 10, 2017.
 pp GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
National Headquarters
Manila

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE AND DX CONTEST 2017

LOGSHEET

DX Contest G SP

FOR GSP SHARES’ USE ONLY __J Registered

□ □
SCORE
NO. OF GIRLS | Logsheet Info
W / CONTACTS
|' |Valid Radio Station License
NO. OF CONTACTS
1 !Club-PARA Affiliated

j 1Check Back________________

Date : _____________________________ Station Callsign:

Council: _____________________________ Station QTH
Category:____________________________ Output
NOTE: All girl contestants should be able to contact a station.

STATION WORKED SIGNAL REPOR- GIRL OPERATOR

SERIAL TIME (Your Nama)
FREQ.
NO. UTC (MH2) QTH
POINTS
CALLSIGN NAME OM YL Rec’d Sent
1

3
4
5
6

7
8

9
10

11

12

Total Score

Troop Date of Certified true and correct by:

Name and Nickname
No. Registration
1.
2. (Signature Over Printed Name & Callsign)
3. (Pis. attach photocopy of valid RSL)

4.
5.
6. Club Name & Callsign (for Club station only)
(Pis. attach photocopy of valid Club RSL)
7.
8. Mailing Address (Please Print)

Submitted by:
Council Executive Date
Date

TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY AUTHORIZED GSP SHARES MEMBER ONLY

Verified by:
Printed Name/Signature Date
 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE & DX CONTEST RULES 2017
Sponsored by the GSP SHARES (Scouts Ham Radio Enthusiasts for Service)

I. CONTEST PERIOD: Phone only

From 0400Z to 0900Z (12:00 to 5:00 P.M.)
Saturday, February 18, 2017

IL OBJECTIVE: For Girl Scouts to communicate, to connect, to be partners

in doing something good for others and to foster
international friendship & understanding through ham radio in
cooperation with licensed amateur radio operators.
To convey Thinking Day greetings.

III. BANDS: 7MHz, 14MHz and 21MHz

IV. ENTRY CATEGORIES:

1. Multi-Band, Multi-Operator FIXED Station High Power
2. Multi-Band, Multi-Operator FIXED Station Low Power
3. Multi-Band, Multi-Operator FIELD Station High Power
4. Multi-Band, Multi-Operator FIELD Station Low Power

Each entry must indicate their category on their logsheets and state the actual maximum power
output.

V. POWER AND FREQUENCIES : Shall be within the limits of the Radio Station License of the
assisting station.
VI. FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

1. Only registered Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts for the year 2016 - 2017 may join. Participants should
have had experiences on Ham Radio activities/training/orientations.

2. There should be one (1) patrol per Amateur Radio Station (ARS). However, a Council can have
more than one (1) patrol consultant. One patrol should have a minimum of six (6) and a maximum
of eight (8) girls, regardless of troop affiliation. All other girls in the station will be observers only.

3. Only amateurs/clubs with valid Radio Station Licenses can assist the Girl Scouts. Stations wishing
to operate using a special callsign may request for an endorsement from PARA before filing the
same with the National Telecommunications Commission office concerned.

4. Only amateur stations whose clubs are affiliated with PARA will be eligible for certificates and/or
awards. It shall be the responsibility of the participating Council/school to inquire from PARA as
to the status of the assisting amateur station.

5. Under the full supervision of the licensed amateur radio operator, all the members of the
participating patrol should be able to contact at least one station during the contest period.

6. NO local assisting license amateur/club, including licensed Girl Scout amateurs, shall contact
stations for his/her patrol.

7. Duplicate contacts are not allowed. A station can be worked only once, except for DX1GSP. (see
SCORING)
 8. Only the prescribed 2016 INFEX and DX contest registration forms and logsheets shall be
submitted.

9. All stations should check back to the Net Control, DX1GSP at 7.095 MHz at exactly 0900Z or
5:00P.M.

VII. CONTEST CALL AND EXCHANGE

For the LOCAL CALL
Call CQ CQ (de station call) Example: CQ CQ this is/from DX1GSP
Exchange:
Station Callsign, Name, QTH, Signal Report, Serial Number* and Thinking Day Greetings.

For the DX CALL

Call CQ DX ( not contest) Example: CQ DX this is/from DX1GSP

Exchange:
Station Callsign, QTH, Signal Report and Serial Number*, if the station knows the mechanics
of the DX Contest and Thinking Day Greetings. If not, assign a serial number 001 from the DX
station.

Explain Thinking Day and DX Contest briefly if the operator of the station worked does not
know anything about the event.

* Serial Numbers start with 001.

VIII. SCORING

Any local individual station - 2 points

Any local club station - 5 points
Any DX Contact (both YL & OM station) - 3 points

Bonus Points: - 50 points once in any band

Note: DX1GSP contact shall be worked only once in any bands.

Final score will be the sum total of points of all contacts provided that all the
requirements stated in the LOG SUBMISSION are complied.

In case of discrepancy of declaration of the category between the check in and submitted logsheet,
the check in will be considered as the final category.

IX. LOG SUBMISSION

1. Council Report on the INFEX and DX Contest with photos.

2. Duly accomplished 2017 DX Contest Logsheet certified true and correct by the assisting licensed
amateur.

3. Duly accomplished Registration Form.

4. Photocopy of the amateur/club's valid Radio Station License.

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 5. Submit Numbers 1 to 4 by email at program@girlscouts.org.ph/nhqprogram@gmail.com or
fax/postal mail not later than March 3, 2017 to :

MRS. GINNIE W. ORIBIANA

Program Director
Girl Scouts of the Philippines
National Headquarters
901 Padre Faura Street
1000 Ermita, Manila

DISQUALIFICATION

Violation of amateur radio regulations of the Philippines or the contest rules; unsportsmanlike conduct
and taking credit for excessive unverifiable QSOs will be sufficient cause for disqualification.

ANY use by the participants of any non-amateur means including, but not limited to, telephones,
internet, SMS, chat rooms or VoIP to SOLICIT, ARRANGE, or CONFIRM any contacts during the
contest is unsportsmanlike and the entry is subject to disqualification.

AWARDS

1. Plaque for the 1st Place and Certificate for the 2nd & 3rd placers for each entry classification in IV will
be awarded both to the Councils and the amateurs or the club stations. Certificates of Recognition will
be given to the girls of the 12 winning patrols.

2. All registered girls and amateurs/clubs participants will receive Certificates of Participation. This
includes local amateurs who were contacted by the girls during the DX Contest provided they have
submitted to GSP NHQ the accomplished logsheet to the same mailing address stated above.

3. The decision of the Awards Committee is final.

4. The list of winners and participants will be circularized and announced in the PARA DU NET on 40m
and on PARA website as soon as all logs have been checked.

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ginnie W. Oribiana, Program Director or Mrs. Mildred
S. Mendoza, GSP SHARES President at telephone nos. (02)523-8331 to 42 or 526-5193.