The officers of the Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (FBNS) IV-A Inc. strategized their plans for this year during its first virtual meeting last January 30. Calabarzon RNPC, Carina Z. Santiago   gave her full support for the plans and endeavors of the FBNS.

Among the activities mapped out for the year 2023 were:  the conduct of a Virtual BNS Convention; fund-raising activity through the sale of  raffle tickets; team building for FBNS IV-A officers;  Amendment of By-Laws; renewal of SEC Registration; collection of annual dues; official turnover of documents and cash by the outgoing FBNS Treasurer; and provision of uniform for FBNS IV-A Officers.

Discussed in the  meeting were the following:

• Review of “Highlights and Business Arising” from the previous meeting held last November 14;
• NNC Plan of Activities for CY 2023 to FBNS IV-A Inc. which includes the Virtual General Assembly for BNS Officers in the region, the Schedule of Regional Association Meeting, MELLPI Pro for LGUs and LNFPs and RNAC 2023;
• Organizational Issues and Concerns, together with the Endorsement of Ex-officio Ms. Susan Convento regarding the cash-in-bank and cash-on-hand to the new FBNS IV-A Treasurer, and  the  2023 Plans of FBNS IV-A.

Fifteen out of 25 officers and board members of the FBNS were able to attend the meeting which was presided by the current president, Mr. Danilo Pasion of Tagaytay City.

Written by: Karen Camongol, RND