The Strada Club of the Philippines [ARCHIVED]

[moxxxs]

AFTERMATH OF THE FIRST STRADA EB (29 DEC. 2007)
by Av8or5
(grabbed from stradaph.multiply.com/journal/item/1/First_strada_mini-eb)

As the first mini-eb was planned for Mitsubishi Strada owners, we didn't know how many would join. Would it be a success or a flop?

For me, as I have spearheaded this mini-eb I realized that regardless of the turnout, it would still be a success. Seven Strada owners arrived at the back parking lot of Metrowalk excited to see their fellow Strada owners and of course their rides.

First to arrive was av8or5 (tsikot.com and mmph member). Soon after, wee_69 (tsikot.com and mmph registered). A few seconds after, ale828 (tsikot.com and mmph registered) arrives.
4. ThePatriarch (tsikot.com and mmph registered)
5. ooba99 (tsikot.com member)
6. DonT (tsikot.com)
7. Last to arrive was Moxxxs (tsikot.com and mmph member)

What transpired was a good conversation amongst the group sharing ideas, modification, and anything under the sun. The eb lasted for about 3 hours and three owners even extended to another group eb of MMPH.
The people who attended this mini eb would have wanted a bigger turnout, but for me, seven Strada owners exceeded my expectations.

Until the next gathering.

[moxxxs]

[SIZE=3]AFTERMATH: 26 JANUARY 2008 STRADA TT EB[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]by moxxxs[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]The 2nd STRADA EB was held in the vicinity of the Ortigas Home Depot, particularly in BBQ Boy/Chops area. It was supposed to start around 4PM but most of the guys met earlier at Big Bert’s/BrightMaster to have their rides washed/waxed in preparation for the eb. Av8or5, moxxxs, pauland, mikko_018, ThePatriarch, and eslonblue with his Pajero, convened at the car wash. Eslonblue’s Strada is yet to be delivered to him on February as the 2007 batch of Stradas were already sold out according to MMPC. The group inspected ThePatriarch’s mods, particularly his new leather seat cover and leather wrapped steering wheel, which were all tastefully done by SeatMate. Around 4:30 p.m. we proceeded to the venue. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]The early birds initially parked their Stradas at the side of the Ortigas Home Depot and in front of BBQ Boy/Chops. They were later joined by Boybit and his daughter, then Mehealator with Sir Fernan. The guys inspected Boybit’s ride which contained numerous mods, one of which is the booming subwoofer he installed at the back of the second row seats. The subwoofer and its ported box fit snuggly at the back of the seat. It produced a high quality sound together with the two-way Infinity separates installed at the front and a single DIN Pioneer HU. When asked as to who installed his audio set-up, Boybit answered that it was all DIY. Galing![/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]When Mehealator arrived, we were all in awe. We all new that a roller up cover for the Strada’s bed was next to impossible/not yet available in the market. But Mehealator’s Strada proved us all wrong. It came with a roller up cover and a roll bar. We were all impressed as the guys inspected every nook and cranny of the set-up. Gold Cars Banawe custom fitted the roll-up for Mehealator’s Strada to perfectly fit the roll bar previously installed by Carryboy. Nice! [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Then came our beloved moderator from tsikot.com, Sir Drey. He ogled at the site of the Stradas lined up beside each other. He showed us the tsikot.com stickers. Those with moolah to spend bought the stickers, others, maybe next time. Soon, ooba99, our most respected member, came and joined the group with his silver 3.2 GLS S. Finally, we got a glimpse of his Strada since he was not able to bring it during the last eb.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]The group had their first set of photo ops at the parking lot in front of Jay-J’s. We came prepared this time as both mehealator and pauland volunteered to bring their DSLRs. By the looks of our photos, I bet these guys are pros. During the said picture taking, Mr. Icasiano of Diamond Motors Valle Verde dropped by and offered their continuing support to the group. Apparently, they have been monitoring the Strada thread and decided to be part of our eb and other activities in the future. Lurker sphinx1228 also dropped by and saw the line-up of the Stradas. I bet he is now convinced to get one rather than getting a Navara. We were later joined in the photo ops by lightyear and docglen. The two red stradas arrived almost simultaneously before dark. Lightyear brought his brand new strada to know more about the turbo timer. Unfortunately, his strada doesn’t have one since it belonged to the recent batch without a turbo-timer. We advised him though that the module for the turbo timer and other features can be installed free of charge at Winterpine in Araneta Ave. Of course, who would forget docglen and his red strada riding loftily in its American Racing chrome rims with huge Mickey Thompson mud tires. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]The group went back to BBQ Boy after the photo ops and formally discussed the agenda for the eb. Due to the lack of wi-fi connection at the venue, we were not able to provide a simultaneous virtual eb for those who were not able to attend but are on-line at that moment. Attendance sheet and Info sheets were distributed to all those present. Ale828 arrived just in time with his trusted Silver Strada. Club Officers were nominated and elected while the SEC registration was discussed but not yet implemented due to insufficient number of members and funds. Av8or5 was elected President, yours trully was elected VP-internal, ThePatriarch was elected VP-external and ex-officio Treasurer, Pauland was elected as Secretary. [/SIZE][SIZE=3]The group also brainstormed as to how the group will be aptly named. For now, they all agreed to call it The Strada Club of the Philippines. Numerous suggestions for the future of the club as well as suggested future activities were also discussed over buckets and buckets of SML with Bicol Express and Sisig as appetizer (c/o ThePatriarch and ooba99).[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]The group decided to have a second set of photo ops at the parking lot in front of the home depot and bbq boy. Katrina Halili passed by and moved her white Toyota Fortuner, which was blocking the line up of Stradas. Unfortunately, we all got tongue tied and failed to ask her if she would like to join our photo ops. Too bad. Maybe next time.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Afterwards, the group decided to finish the remaining booze and called it a night. Last to leave the venue were ThePatriarch, ooba99, mikko_018, drey and moxxxs. The EB lasted for almost seven (7) hours as the number of attendees doubled. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]To the BOSB, until the next gathering.[/SIZE]

[moxxxs]

For the THIRD EB (no definite date yet) may I suggest a "CAR BLESSING EB" due to the number of newly acquired Stradas in the group. We could meet somewhere in ortigas early in the morning, then have a mini fun run/convoy to Antipolo where we could have our Stradas blessed in the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish Church (Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buenviaje) then a group lunch. All are welcome to bring their family.

[ooba99]

For the THIRD EB (no definite date yet) may I suggest a "CAR BLESSING EB" due to the number of newly acquired Stradas in the group. We could meet somewhere in ortigas early in the morning, then have a mini fun run/convoy to Antipolo where we could have our Stradas blessed in the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish Church (Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buenviaje) then a group lunch. All are welcome to bring their family.

This is a good idea. I'm in.

[ianmitsulancer]

For the THIRD EB (no definite date yet) may I suggest a "CAR BLESSING EB" due to the number of newly acquired Stradas in the group. We could meet somewhere in ortigas early in the morning, then have a mini fun run/convoy to Antipolo where we could have our Stradas blessed in the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish Church (Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buenviaje) then a group lunch. All are welcome to bring their family.

*moxxxs, nice article po. i'm cooking up one myself also. i'll give it a try.

I believe there is a Church named NUESTRA SEÑORA dela STRADA in La Vista, QC... We might want to try it out there for name sake... I think that ALL Stradas present should be blessed to receive blessings from up above. If family members are in, then perhaps March/April is best then current school year has ended.

Antipolo? then noise barrage (horn) tayo in front of the MMPC plant in Cainta...! hehehe


As for fund raising, we can come up with a calendar- perhaps we don't need to wait for 2009, but the months covered will be from June 2008 to May 2009. Perfect for an outreach for less fortunate kids to have a school bag as suggested in the thread. We have good photographers so we can use them instead for the calendar. Just thinking aloud...

erratum:
*ooba99, *moxxxs- i made the correction na po! my bad! thanks for the heads up! my apologies. thank heavens we have a 1 hour grace period to edit after posting!

[ooba99]

*ooba99, nice article po. i'm cooking up one myself also. i'll give it a try.

Hi ianmitsulancer, that article was by sir moxxxs, not by me.

Will try to cook up something myself. I'll try. Writing articles is quite laborous for me, but i'll try.

[ooba99]

Regarding the name of our club, I suggest we officially attach "THE" to our club name para mas may dating, to read "THE STRADA CLUB OF THE PHILIPPINES" very like this thread title. O, di ba, mas mabangis? So when referring to our group we can use the long title or the acronym "TSCP". Suggestion lang po.

[lugarai]

Guys, reminder lang..Lahat ba ng enlisted members of this club is a Roman Catholic? Kasi you are planning a blessing by a catholic patron... Baka dahil dyan is malimitahan ang members... Im a strada owner too... Anyways..goodluck sa group nato..I am sure magiging big din to.... Sana makasama ako sa one of your EB or fun run... Too busy lang kc sa work kaya di makasama....

[moxxxs]

For the pictures of the eb, do check our multiply site and yahoo groups.
We are forever indebted to those who always upload pictures from their digicams after eb. Thank you for your generosity mga sirs.

[DonT]

Regarding the name of our club, I suggest we officially attach "THE" to our club name para mas may dating, to read "THE STRADA CLUB OF THE PHILIPPINES" very like this thread title. O, di ba, mas mabangis? So when referring to our group we can use the long title or the acronym "TSCP". Suggestion lang po.

You got my vote.

[ThePatriarch]

Band-of-Strada Brothers,

ok din for me if we add the word "The" sa yet unofficial name natin.

and para hindi na tayo maunahan ng iba... i reserved the name Strada Club of the Philippines sa SEC pending actual incorporation papers.

I already talked na with sir wee_69, ok daw tayo mag-fun run papunta sa resort niya in Pagsanjan, Laguna. He is willing to have a meeting sa officers this week to discuss the matter further. If the blessing EB will be the 3rd EB, then may naka-line up na tayong activity for March... basta daw Saturday ok kay sir wee_69... hopefully we can have a big discount sa resort niya... better kung at cost na lang.... best kung FREE!!!

Another fund raising opportunity is the official polo shirt for the group... contact din ni sir wee_69 yung manufacturer.

so logo na lang iniintay natin... hehehe

[ThePatriarch]

Guys, reminder lang..Lahat ba ng enlisted members of this club is a Roman Catholic? Kasi you are planning a blessing by a catholic patron... Baka dahil dyan is malimitahan ang members... Im a strada owner too... Anyways..goodluck sa group nato..I am sure magiging big din to.... Sana makasama ako sa one of your EB or fun run... Too busy lang kc sa work kaya di makasama....

Di naman siguro bro... our membership should not be limited to those who are Roman Catholic... one of the proposed activities lang naman yan... members who belong to a different faith could opt not to join that particular activity or could simply watch and they can join the convoy later. The important thing here is for the camaraderie to grow and mag-enjoy lahat. If anyone is not comfortable with any of the proposed activities of the club, then they can freely air their opinion without fear of prejudice whatsoever.

We do hope to see you sa mga coming activities bro... pahinga ka naman minsan and spend time with the band-of-strada-brothers

[ThePatriarch]

I know the dela Strada Parish in La Vista... good idea if we dropby there on the proposed blessing EB, picture taking infront of the new Cainta Mitsubishi then proceed sa Antipolo for the actual blessing... may patron na agad ang club! assteeeg!

[RedHorse]

oyy ok yan ah.. car blessing! din fun run, from antipolo, scenic ang view going to mabitac* (1st town of laguna) then back... or return via slex

*full of twists and uphills/downhills

[jedi]

congrats sa strada club.... and as a gift sa request nyo... we're setting up a private forum for you guys.

tell me also kung kailan activity nyo, para mapadala ko videographer at maifeature kayo sa tsikot TV

[av8or5]

moxxxs: thanks for the write up.

ianmitsulancer: will wait for your write up as well.

thepatriarch: thanks for reserving the name, ask wee69 on the cost of the shirt.

jedi: thanks for the support

ooba99: thanks for the many suggestions, i think you would be better at being president. i am willing to give it to you anytime, just let me know.

peeps: membership fee should be our next agenda to really formalized this. The funds generated would help the cost on having it legal in SEC as a nonprofit organization, shirt for members, and even stickers to help promote the club as well (visibility). I'm thinking of P500-750 so it wont be too heavy for the members.

[jedi]

if you guys are planning to have a blessing EB sa antipolo, pwede nyo na din isabay pag attend ng tsikot auto fest/car show sa taytay ortigas extension, then party sa gabi

[ooba99]

congrats sa strada club.... and as a gift sa request nyo... we're setting up a private forum for you guys.

tell me also kung kailan activity nyo, para mapadala ko videographer at maifeature kayo sa tsikot TV

Sir Jedi, maraming salamat po.

[ooba99]

ooba99: thanks for the many suggestions, i think you would be better at being president. i am willing to give it to you anytime, just let me know.

Oh, I am good at that, i.e. giving suggestions. But I think you will be a better president that's why you were voted to that position. You are doing a great job together with sir moxxxs and sir thepatriarch. I can see that you can move things and can coordinate, as well as, blend well with our 2 other buddies, our VPs. Maganda chemistry ninyo. I'll be on the side giving my support. And of course, where I am good at, continue to give suggestions.

peeps: membership fee should be our next agenda to really formalized this. The funds generated would help the cost on having it legal in SEC as a nonprofit organization, shirt for members, and even stickers to help promote the club as well (visibility). I'm thinking of P500-750 so it wont be too heavy for the members.

I agree with the membership fee and the annual dues. This is basic in most clubs. But we must set also our criteria for membership. And what benefit the members will gain in joining this club, dapat ilista na rin natin yan.

I suggest that a working steering committee composed of the officers and volunteers work on the organizational set-up. They can meet separately to brainstorm. A group of 5-7 will be ideal but should not be more than 10. Apat na kayong officers. I volunteer to be part of this committee, and that makes 5. Again, suggestion lang ito, and it's your call Mr. President.

[moxxxs]

congrats sa strada club.... and as a gift sa request nyo... we're setting up a private forum for you guys.

tell me also kung kailan activity nyo, para mapadala ko videographer at maifeature kayo sa tsikot TV

Master Jedi. Thank you po for showing your support.
We shall wait for the private forum you promised. Probably it would be best to put it under the Car clubs forum. In the meantime, may I suggest that access to the club's forum should be limited only to those who have at least attended the last two (2) eb's. We can give you the handles of those who were present during the last two (2) eb's.

Thank you po Master Jedi and we will inform you of our future activities.