WHAT IS YAPIS?
YAPIS has evolved quickly in its short but dynamic history. It was founded on October 1, 2005 with fifteen original members. YAPIS as an organization, received its first recognition and public acknowledgement on January 20, 2006 during the Parokya ni Edgar concert held at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium, of which the group was instrumental of the success as one of its working committees.
It was the first youth organization in Iligan City who joined the TAYO Search and became as one of the awardees in the national level representing Mindanao as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in the Year 4 with its project entry: “Tree Growing” dated August 14, 2006 held at Malacañan Palace, Manila spearheaded by the Office of Sen. Francis “Kiko” M. Pangilinan, TAYO Awards Foundation Inc., Coca-Cola Barkada Foundation Inc., National Youth Commission, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Team Energy. Several months later, the members of the organization has grown into a dynamic & leading community-based organization in Iligan. The Organization has adopted its Saying “Together We Advocate Willful Services” guided by the members’ commitment to promote volunteerism in the community. The Organization also works with the TINGOG Organization, a student party list of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, organized by YAPIS, to further engage in the various community and civic activities. |
Moreover, the members of the Organization take part in the different projects and undertakings through their active involvement in a variety of planning sessions, workshops and seminars/trainings. This serves as an avenue for the members to develop and plan on doable and meaningful projects and activities that will benefit to their personal and professional development.
The Organization is being managed by the Board of Directors headed by the Chief Director. Furthermore, a Council of Advocates has been established to give support and advice to the Board of Directors, and to develop policy and oversee the operations of the Organization at the highest level. The Board has organized three committees that will serve as principal venues for active participation of the members, along with this are the educational development, community service and events. Likewise, special projects were initiated by the Council of Advocates to encourage more active involvement and partnership among the members of the organization. As prime movers of volunteerism, the members are expected to share their time, effort and resources that would enable the Organization achieve its goals. As potent volunteer force, the members are expected to gain the experience and feel the spirit the long lasting bond of Friendship through Service. |