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Arizona Knights Of Rizal

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An Arizona Non-Profit Corporation
A Chapter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal

Organized in 2008, we are a chapter in the State of Arizona, USA, of the global Order of the Knights of Rizal. The Order was setup by Republic Act No. 646 of the Philippine Congress.
Independently, we are an Arizona non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) accreditation with the United States Internal Revenue Code.
As such, AZKOR, Inc. (Arizona Knights of Rizal, Inc) is a positive contribution of Filipino-Americans in Arizona to the enrichment of the communities where we live.
We exist to keep alive and afresh the ideals and principles of Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero of the Philippines. These noble ideals seek the full fruition of human potentials giving rise to self-respect and respect for others.
As a non-profit, we pursue charitable, scientific, educational and literary purposes.

Officers

Founder/Organizer: Sir Tom Rodriguez, KGOR, 2012- 2014 USA Regional Commander
Adviser: Sir Edwin D. Bael, KCR, Former Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles

Board of Directors, Chapter Council Trustees and Executive Officers

Term of Office starts July 1st of the beginning year and ends on June 30th of the second year

2024 – 2026 Executive Officers

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Deputy Commander: Sir

Chancellor: Sir

Pursuivant: Sir

Exchequer: Sir

Archivist: Sir

Auditor: Sr.

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir

Deputy Exchequer: Sir

Trustee: Sir

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2026 – 2028 Executive Officers

Commander: Sir Teddy Ditchella

Deputy Commander: Sir Elpidio Gabriel

Chancellor: Sir Dr. Joe Vijungco

Pursuivant: Sir Santy Melchor

Exchequer: Sir Edward Lago

Archivist: Sir Julian Gutierrez

Auditor: Sr. Rafael Ablao

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Ricky Llave

Deputy Exchequer: Sir Jerry Manuel

Trustee: Sir Dan Bartolome

Trustee: Sir Rupert Wolfert

Trustee: Sir Jude Basiga

2008 – 2010 Executive Officers

Commander: Sir Dr. Conrado R. Ballecer, Jr. MD

Deputy Commander: Sir Emmanuel Torres

Chancellor: Sir Rudy Lim

Pursuivant: Sir Dr. Vic O. Endso, MD

Exchequer: Sir Frank Rosales

Archivist: Sir Dr. Herminio P. Mendoza, Jr. MD

Auditor: Sr. Dr. Bernabe Rodriguez

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Urso Penalosa

Deputy Exchequer: Sir Marcelino Catuira

Trustee: Sir Roberto Sebastian

2010 – 2012 Executive Officers

Commander: Sir Emmanuel Torres

Deputy Commander: Sir Dr. Herminio P. Mendoza, Jr. MD

Chancellor: Sir Jacinto Marquez, MD

Pursuivant: Sir Rene Borromeo

Exchequer: Sir Frank Rosales

Archivist: Sir Dr. Vic Enciso, MD

Auditor: Sr. Urso Penalosa

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Rudy Sanchez

Deputy Exchequer: Sir Bernabe Rodriguez

Trustee: Sir Warren Cruz

2012 – 2014 Executive Officers

Commander: Sir Dr. Herminio P. Mendoza, Jr. MD

Deputy Commander: Sir Dr. Efren Martin

Chancellor: Sir Rene Borromeo

Pursuivant: Sir Warren Cruz

Exchequer: Sir Rudy Sanchez

Archivist: Sir Dr. Roberto Sebastian, MD

Auditor: Sr. Rafael Balao, Jr

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Rudy Lim

Deputy Exchequer: Sir Randolph Rodriguez

Trustee: Sir Frank Rosalez

2014 – 2016 Executive Officers

Commander: Sir Warren Cruz

Deputy Commander: Sir Romeo Balasta

Chancellor: Sir Rene Borromeo

Pursuivant: Sir Jerry Manuel

Exchequer: Sir Rafael Ablao, Jr.

Archivist: Sir James Cox

Auditor: Sr. Ruben Reventar

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Rudy Sanchez

Deputy Exchequer: Sir Jaime Del Mundo

Trustee: Sir Bart Gannon

Trustee: Sir Frank Rosalez

Trustee: Sir Rudy Lim

2016 – 2018 Executive Officers

Commander: Sir Jun Saez

Deputy Commander: Sir James Campbell

Chancellor: Sir Rene Borromeo

Pursuivant: Sir Jerry Manuel

Exchequer: Sir Rafael Ablao, Jr.

Archivist: Sir Romeo Balasta

Auditor: Sr. Monte Tabamo

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Frank Rosalez

Deputy Exchequer: Sir James Cox

Trustee: Sir Sam Buot

Trustee: Sir Francis Clamor

Trustee: Sir Rodolfo Sanchez

Trustee: Sir Ricardo Torno

2018 – 2020 Executive Officers (TBU)

Commander: Sir Jun Saez

Deputy Commander: Sir James Campbell

Chancellor: Sir Rene Borromeo

Pursuivant: Sir Jerry Manuel

Exchequer: Sir Rafael Ablao, Jr.

Archivist: Sir Romeo Balasta

Auditor: Sr. Monte Tabamo

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Frank Rosalez

Deputy Exchequer: Sir James Cox

Trustee: Sir Sam Buot

Trustee: Sir Francis Clamor

Trustee: Sir Rodolfo Sanchez

Trustee: Sir Ricardo Torno

2020 – 2022 Executive Officers (TBU)

Commander: Sir Jun Saez

Deputy Commander: Sir James Campbell

Chancellor: Sir Rene Borromeo

Pursuivant: Sir Jerry Manuel

Exchequer: Sir Rafael Ablao, Jr.

Archivist: Sir Romeo Balasta

Auditor: Sr. Monte Tabamo

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Frank Rosalez

Deputy Exchequer: Sir James Cox

Trustee: Sir Sam Buot

Trustee: Sir Francis Clamor

Trustee: Sir Rodolfo Sanchez

Trustee: Sir Ricardo Torno

2022 – 2024 Executive Officers (TBU)

Commander: Sir Jun Saez

Deputy Commander: Sir James Campbell

Chancellor: Sir Rene Borromeo

Pursuivant: Sir Jerry Manuel

Exchequer: Sir Rafael Ablao, Jr.

Archivist: Sir Romeo Balasta

Auditor: Sr. Monte Tabamo

Deputy Pursuivant: Sir Frank Rosalez

Deputy Exchequer: Sir James Cox

Trustee: Sir Sam Buot

Trustee: Sir Francis Clamor

Trustee: Sir Rodolfo Sanchez

Trustee: Sir Ricardo Torno

COUNCIL OF ELDERS

2008 – 2010: Sir Judge Tom Rodriguez, Sir Edwin Bael

2010 – 2012: Sir Judge Tom Rodriguez, Sir Edwin Bael, Sir Conrado R. Ballecer, Jr. MD

2012 – 2014: Sir Judge Tom Rodriguez, Sir Edwin Bael, Sir Conrado R. Ballecer, Jr. MD, Sir Emmanuel Torres

2014 – 2016: Sir Judge Tom Rodriguez, Sir Edwin Bael, Sir Conrado R. Ballecer,Jr. MD, Sir Emmanuel Torres, Sir Herminio P. Mendoza, Jr. MD

2016 – 2018: Sir Judge Tom Rodriguez, Sir Edwin Bael, Sir Conrado R. Ballecer,Jr. MD, Sir Emmanuel Torres, Sir Herminio P. Mendoza, Jr. MD, Sir Warren Cruz

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