The HRMS Executive Board have decided to call for another general assembly with staffers to discuss important matters concerning the organization. It was also the first meeting after roughly three months that the executive board members were all present in one evening.

The organization is happy to have Ms. Pia Alfonso back after her practicum training at Baguio Country Club. She introduced herself to the staff members and vowed to work with them efficiently and harmoniously. She will surely take time getting to know each staffers of the organization. But with her very outgoing and approachable disposition, it will not be a hard task for her. She also brought with her pasalubongs from Baguio.

The meeting was presided by Mr. Pio Sanchez. He first discussed about the long delayed staffers workshop which the organization really tried pursuing for several times. But due to uncontrollable circumstances, the staffers workshop cannot push through anymore and the project design will not be appropriate anymore since the semester will come to an end six weeks from now. The executive assured the staff members that they already have another plan in place of the staffers workshop which will happen on the 12th of October.

Moreover, Pio discussed the upcoming activities the organization has in the coming seven months. He reiterated to the staffers that there should be a level of secrecy so as not to spill out information to others because all presented plans were just rough drafts of what the executive board thought to organize for the students.

He also enjoined the staff members to be active in promoting the organization through the use of social media. Also, he presented the newly refurbished website of the organization which will serve as a gateway for students to know the happenings inside the organization. There were additional features added to complement the needs of students in obtaining information, news, and updates from the organization such as the staff members and committees the organization has; the activity profile page where students can view what happened on the event organized by the organization; and importantly the org vault page where students can view the financial status of the organization.

It was one fruitful night for the executive board because they get to see the staffers who are still true to their vow to assist the organization in achieving our vision to pursue everyone's passion!

HRM students, the best is yet to come! And we assure you that that best has got even better!

Let us pursue our passion together Thomasian Hospitality Management Students!

September 4, 2012 marked the day of Vitam: Fine, Fresh, Fit!, a health and wellness seminar offered by the Hotel and Restaurant Management Society, a day of fitness and relaxation. The guest speakers shared their knowledge and practical tips on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Awareness about obesity, proper nutrition and how to evade nutrient deficiencies are just some that were mentioned and tackled during the seminar. Another important topic was the MOVABA, which stands for Moderation, Variety and Balance: the three principles of nutrition for healthy eating. Through the Nestle Wellness Mobile, the participants had the chance to know their Body Mass Index (BMI) to evaluate if the current weight is appropriate to one’s height. Also, everyone was given their Wellness belt – the waist line is a perfect indicator for risk to lifestyle disease. Students also got to bring home special healthy living goodies as Nestle gave away awesome freebies and gifts, which included a bag, pen, recipe book and Wellness Passport. 

A guest speaker from the UST Yoga Club also demonstrated his skills and dexterity as he conducted a brief Yoga talk and Yoga Asana Exercise, teaching the proper way of breathing. The seminar which was held at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium was indeed a success, and was very helpful especially to students who are dealing with a lot of paper works to accomplish and experience stress out of their day to day responsibilities. As John Kennedy said, Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body. It is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. So the more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results. Health is Wealth, HRM students! 

(Publications Committee)