National Catholic Forester

National Catholic Forester 14 14 14 name: Maria Victoria (Marivic) L. Tupaz parish/court: Holy Family Parish / Our Lady Court 1211 residence: Portland, Oregon post–secondary education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, University of the East, Philippines; studying for Masters of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, University of Portland, Portland, Oregon employment history in the past Five years: 5/2017 to present – Lead Accountant, State Government, Department of Environmental Quality; 5/2014 to 2/2017 – Accountant 3, Prosper Portland (formerly Portland Development Commission) volunteer experience: President of Court 1211 since 2006; Hearts and Hands events; junior activities; Delegate to Convention; volunteer at parish and children's school, Filipino Catholic faith community and other civic organizations. Volunteered in CYO Diocesan sports program. Member and leader of the choir for many years, lector in the parish, St. Vincent de Paul, and The Grotto awards or recognition: State of Oregon "Rose Award"; Volunteer Award – Oregon Liquor Control Commission; Ambassador of Goodwill Archdiocese of Iligan, Philippines. candidate statement: Presently a Board member of NCSF. Member of the fi nance committee and instrumental in making many changes to the internal control system of the Society. Member of the audit committee, worked with external auditors addressing fi ndings and recommendations. Worked in various State of Oregon agencies for almost 27 years. name: Jeffrey Williams parish/court: St. Joseph Parish / Court 9984 residence: Baxter Springs, Kansas education: Associate General Studies, Labette Community College; Bachelor of Business Administration Management and Economics, Pittsburg State University; Juris Doctor, Law, University of Kansas employment history in the past Five years: 4/2010 to present – Attorney, self- employed Attorney at Law; 2/2008 to 6/2014 – Staff Reporter, Baxter Springs News-Report volunteer experience: Assists in church collections; Chairman of scholarship committee for Riverton High School Alumni Association awards or recognition: Nominee for the 11th Judicial District Magistrate position in the State of Kansas candidate statement: Before and after legal education, experience as a small– town news correspondent provided observation of situations which broadened perspective of how differing groups analyze and solve adverse situations. Assisted brother in a small business he created. Legal education has provided an advanced platform of knowledge to apply to decision making. One must listen to other concerns while employing skills for the benefi t of all members. board of director candidates continued from page 13 National Catholic Forester 14

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