By GKOM Australia News Bureau Date Posted: January 10, 2008
There is simply no age range to become a hero. Last 16 December 2007, Alpha Phi Omega Australia Incorporated organised the Talent Show and Awards Ceremony of the 2007 APO Young Ambassador Project. 12 young heroes participated in this years event and altogether raised the remaining funds needed to build the first Multinational APO Australia GK Village in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.
The 12 young candidates were involved in organizing their own GK events, selling tickets and raising awareness for GK over the last few months and so the audience at Quakers Hill Community Centre was given a spectacular show during the Awards Ceremony as the event started with a special dance number by all of the participants. In order to get to know more about the Young Ambassadors, the program consisted of different segments including Sports wear, Talent portion, Formal wear and Q&A.
The event was hosted by Eileen Racca (Miss GK NSW Runner-up 2006) and Albert Prias. Josie Musa, deputised to chair this years Young Ambassador Project stated that “the project has been a challenging but exciting task and the participants, together with their parents and relatives have continued to truly display their passion in helping the poor.”
The judges, headed by Mr Eleazar Arranz were amazed how talented all the candidates were at such a young age. John Miko Manaloto was proclaimed as the 2007 APO Young Ambassador. He was able to raise over $4,000.
Overall, the APO Australia Young Ambassador Project was a great success and construction of the first 10 houses in the Multinational APO Australia GK Village has already been started.
APO Australia has been a proud partner of GK ANCOP Australia in the last few years. They have held numerous GK events such as the Dance Revival Night and have their own APO Australia GK Collab Program. APO Australia also celebrated its 82nd Anniversary last month. More details on their website http://www.apoaustralia.net/
*** Please visit our GK Youth Australia Photo Gallery for photos of the 2007 APO Young Ambassador Project ***
