20 November 2014 – Presidents of the Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation from the cities and provinces of the region convened for the 4th Quarter Meeting held in Tagaytay International Convention Center. The main agenda of the meeting was to firm up the plan for the federations’ resource generation project. The group proposed for a raffle draw in the following year. The mechanics and ticket assignments were discussed among members.

The raffle scheme assigned in the Ways and Means Committee was reported by BNS Teresita H. Arines of Dasmariñas City. The fund raising activity was set to be held on January 2015. The printed raffle tickets shall be distributed to the FBNS IV-A members on December 15, 2014. Proceeds of the raffle will be used for the federations identified needs and others will be kept in bank. Raffle prizes to be given away will be further discussed by the group.

On the other hand, Treasurer BNS Norma Gonzales of Rizal Province reported the status of the associations’ funds. Each officer and member also reported the status of the annual dues and membership fees collection. The organizational issues and concerns of the members were then discussed and settled. Lastly, RNPC Santiago updated the BNSs about the 10 Kumainments which is the popularized version of the 10 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos.

President Milagros V. Valera presided the whole-day meeting. The group looks forward not only to the forthcoming Christmas Party and Raffle draw but also to the future endeavors of their association.