10th Tepait Clan Reunion At Mergrande Is A Huge Success

One important signs that family members are close to each other is when they do activities together one of whom is having a reunion or a big family gathering.

Last December 16,2018, the huge family of Tepait clan which traces its roots in Bogo, Cebu successfully held its 10th family reunion at Megrande Resort in Talomo, Davao City. The Tepait clan reunion was attended by 261 family members from the different parts of Mindanao particulaly Cagayan de Oro City,  Bukidnon province, Tagum City, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, Digos City, Padada, Davao del Sur, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur and the barangays of Calinan,Mintal, Lanang, Agdao and Bajada of the host Davao City.

Cresencio  Lanorias  TEPAIT  the oldest  attendee  92 yrs.  Old.

A group  of 70  yrs.  Old and above.

Sharing of gifts.

Everybody just love lechon.

The reunion was organized by the amiable and bubbly Maria  Paraiso  Tepait in coordination with their active and generous officers lead by president Janilee  de Luna,vice president Jonnel Tepait, treasurer Dorotea Alisin, auditor Yok Gumalawe. The successful reunion started at in the morning with a welcome address to the delegates at Mergrande, one of the famous beach resorts in the top city in Mindanao where the current president of the Philippines resides.

It's always nice to eat with your own family.

The program in the reunion was hosted by the friendly and always ready to lend her ears to any clan member Delmera Paulmitan. To spiced up the reunion at around 10 am a number of games were conducted to the delight of the attendees especially the children since they are not only entertained but also received some gifts as well.

The reunion is made memorable by the presence of some the oldest members of the clan which are considered the pillars of the Tepait family. The oldest attendee in the reunion was Cresencio  Lanorias Tepait who still look young despite being 92 years old already. The prizes in the different games were given by Rosalinda Ramos GUILLEN  and Marlene SURBAN two of the most generous members of the clan.

Like most family reunions, the family members shared a sumptuous lunch at around 12 noon which was started with a prayer from Ted Jay TEPAIT Ladiao. Aside from the games, eating and friendly chats, the clan also discussed the next reunion in the festive province of Masbate on April 21,2019.

Those who wish to attend the reunion need to travel from Apri 19,21,2019. The family members also took time to discuss the cash they have on their own cooperative. The Tepait clan also hopes to do a family reunion in Bogo by 2020.

The pictures shown above is an indication that the reunion is a resounding success since it does not only foster camaraderie and unity among the members but offers a lot of memories as well. See you in 2019 for the Masbate reunion!