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1996  The first batch of Basic Computer took off on June 13, 1996 as its launching pad. Essential equipments were generated thru solicitations, donations and support from other community leaders and private companies. The Computer Club steering committee was formed and students and officers voted for the Executive committee who could face up the challenges and hard work the job entails.   June 13 Launching Pad - Batch 1, DOS The Pilot Project July 11 Batch 1, DOS Graduation August 22 Batch 1, WINDOWS Graduation October 10 Batch 2, DOS Graduation November 1 Halloween Party Fund Raising at Sheraton Hotel, Dubai November 28 Batch 1, MSWORD Graduation November 28 Batch 2, WINDOWS Graduation November 29 Resume Writing Conducted by Mr. Joe Lee, IT Manager of Gulf News   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP   1997  The new computer room was officially opened and first Filipino Computer Club-Dubai officers were inducted. Apart from the Basic Computer Course, several workshop and seminars were conducted for FCC students and members. The first PC Assembly Class which is an exclusive course for members only was officially conducted. After a successful Train the Trainer and Team Building, was a time of reckoning for it was this period that the Filipino Computer Club produced prominent figures amongst its students. They committed themselves to push the club into higher gears and sought greater mileage.   February 7 Inauguration of the Computer Room Inaugurated by the Labour Attaché Atty. Luis Flores February 7 Induction of FCC-D Officers '97 Inducted by Labour Attaché Atty. Luis Flores February 7 Batch 3, DOS Graduation March 12 Batch 2, MSWORD Graduation March 18 Batch 3, Windows Graduation April 7 BBS Seminar I held at OWWA premises June 16 BBS Seminar II held at OWWA premises July 23 PC Utilities held at OWWA premises August 1 IBM PC Seminar Conducted by Mr. Alan Barnard, IBM Middle East Technical Director August 11 Current Development in IT Industry A seminar conducted by Mr. Chris Jaguros August 21 Batch 3, MSWORD Graduation Day September 5 Train the Trainer II Conducted by FCC-D Training Directress September 19 Orientation For FCC Membership Conducted by FCC-D Public Relations Officer September 27 Interviewing Techniques Presented by FCC-D Training Directress held at OWWA premises October 3 Overview of WINDOWS 95: Presented by Eng. FCC-D Vice President held at OWWA premises October 28 UN Event Fund Raising at Sheraton Dubai November Thanksgiving (UN Event) Held at OWWA November Team Building Students, Trainers, and Officers’ Team Building held at UAQ Beach Hotel December 18 DOS Batch 5, 6, 7, & PC Assembly Batch 1 Graduation   December DOS Batch 4 Graduation   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP  1998 Basic Computer and PC Assembly Class were continuously rendered . Seminars for Trainers and Newsletter Staff workshop were conducted respectively. The second term for  Election of Officers was officiated and after which the first ever raffle project was launched and the result was overwhelming, scooping 100% turnover. But someone shook and rocked the very foundation of the club causing immeasurable pains and emotional distress to those who stood firm for the club.   The Filipino Computer Club continued to be in the mainstream wherein the officers and students participated in several functions and activities of Labour/OWWA office. The club's participation to the Philippine Independence Centennial Celebration had lifted the spirit of  its constituents wherein the response from the Filipino community was overwhelming  and a re-enactment was requested and held in Fujairah.   Jan 5 PC Assembly Batch 2 Opening / Orientation Jan 9 Windows95 Training for Trainers Conducted By Vice President  May Election of Executive Committee Hosted By Eng. Jijie Zablan May Election of Officers for 1998-1999 Hosted By Eng. Jijie Zablan May Newsletter Seminar Conducted By: Rick Salud, Larsen Calupig, Tinette Pudda, and Eng. Cherry Pye Zablan May 15 Windows Batch 4, 5, 6, 7, & PC Assembly Batch 2 Presentation of Certificates to the 97-98 FCC Officers Graduation Bash & Induction of Class Officers May 18 Raffle Draw Fund Raising to purchase Server for Networking Jun 5 Clean-up Drive Filipino Community Participation Jun 11 Centennial Celebration at Metropolitan Hotel Participated in the centennial celebration by presenting the Independence Re-enactment Jul 1 Thanksgiving Party Thanksgiving Dinner Party at Pizza Hut Al Riqqa for the Re-enactment casts. Jul 7 MS Access 97 Start of Access 97 Training conducted By Mr. Ibrahim Jul 9 Centennial Celebration at Fujairah Re-enactment presentation at Fujairah beach hotel Jul 17 Train the Trainers MS Word 97 Training for the Trainers Sep 7 PC Assembly Batch 4 and AutoCAD Batch 1 Opening / Orientation Oct Introduction to Computers & DOS for Batches 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13 Opening / Orientation Dec 18 Intro to Computer & DOS Graduation Bash at Compumall Batches 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP      1999 The PC Assembly Class was separated from the Filipino Computer Club  and became an independent course. The club suffered severe humiliations from the community caused by some misdeeds which were never beyond the control of the active officers. As a result some of them became inactive and eventually the election of the officers that was supposed to be in May 1999 did not materialized. Therefore, there was no legitimate set of officers that can be considered during this period. Unfortunately a person who was no longer officially  associated with the club  was declaring to dissolve it.    Despite the club's stagnancy status the Basic Computer trainings for the less privileged went on and push thru as expected.   April MS Windows & MS Word Opening for Batch '99 July 9 MS Windows & MS Word Project Presentation at HYATT July MS Windows & MS Word Graduation   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP      2000  Newly installed authorities replaced the old guards. This was viewed with hope and renewed trust paving a way to adapt a  forgive and forget policy picking up the pieces from the club's ruin and embark a new journey. Membership then again flourished and new sets of officers were elected which enabled the club to re-occupy its place in the mainstream of all community endeavors at FWRC premises.   February  Basic Computer Batch 14 & 15 Registration / Interview March 14 Internet for Beginners Etisalat  Tent April Basic Computer   Batch 16 & 17 Opening & Orientation July 6  Basic Computer Batch 14 & 15  Graduation held at Jumeirah Ballroom Hotel Inter-Continental Dubai October 21 October 28 Basic Computer (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 16 & 17 Registration / Interview October  General Membership Meeting & Re-organization / Election of the new Executive Committee Initiated by Basic Computer Trainers, Former Officers, and Active Students. October Writing HTML - Basic (Web Design) Course Announcement & On-line Registration Opening November 3 Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 16 & 17 Opening & Orientation November 3 Writing HTML (Web Design) Basic - Batch 1 Opening & Orientation December 14 General Members & Students Gathering Christmas Party   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP      2001  Once again riding high on the crest of success the Filipino Computer Club introduced a course that had been sought by all, the Basic HTML Writing - Web Design Course became a big hit. The official website of Labor/OWWA office  (babalikkarin.com) was launched . This is one of the greatest accomplishment and contribution of the Filipino Computer Club to the Filipino community apart from providing free Basic Computer and Web Design course.   Basic Computer course has completed batches 16, 17, 18 and 19. Web Design - Basic HTML has batches 4 , 5 and 6 and advanced course has batches 2 and 3 plus the second issue of its souvenir program for the year 2001.   The long awaited implementation of MS-Word 2000 and MS PowerPoint 2000 came into reality and this year, simultaneous graduations was held to highlight the event as FCC brings down the curtain to exit with grace for the year 2001 having made another milestones in its long list of achievements. As icing in a cake FCC had acquired 5 brand new Pentium 4, 1.4 MHz Personal Computers a fruit of its labor and hard-work.   Feb 9  Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 16 & 17 Graduation (110 graduates) Feb 22 Writing HTML (Web Design) Batch 1 (53 graduates). Launching of the Official Website of the Philippine Labor Office / OWWA in Dubai, UAE. "www.babalikkarin.com" Launching of Batch 1 Website. Graduation held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai. Launching conducted by Supervising Welfare Officer Ferdinand Roxas Mar 2 Opening / Orientation - Web Design (Writing HTML / Basic) Batch 2 & 3 Supervised by the Head Trainer Eng. Milo Torres. Mar 2 Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 18 Registration / Interview Mar 8 Win A PC For A Cause Fund Raising Mar 22 Win A PC For A Cause Victory Party Mar 30 Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 18 Opening / Orientation May 4 Train the Trainer Course conducted for the FCC trainers and trainers from different courses being conducted at FWRC. (20 participants) Conducted by Training Directress May 25  Web Fundamentals for Internet Enthusiasts Seminar attended by 180 participants held at Plaza Ballroom, Hotel Inter-Continental, Dubai. Conducted By Eng. Milo Torres, Eric Santos & Nick Salvador with the full support of the Web Force's Edan Aggarao, Jess Valle and others. Jun 8 Internet for Beginners Al Nasr Leisureland Jun 8  1st Runner-up winner in Club's Presentation. FCC declared the highest number of tickets sold. Independence Day Celebration Jun 16  MOUS Certification Review for FCC Officers & Trainers Conducted By Zablan Information Systems Jun 21 Web Design Graduation - Batch 2 & 3 Basic (141 graduates) and Batch 1 Advance (23 graduates). Launching of the 1st Souvenir Program for OWWA Courses and Batch 2 website "2nayNaPinoy". Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai. Jul 4 Victory Party for Philippine Independence Day Presentation Held at Chowking Dubai Jul 13 Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 18 (94 graduates) Launching of the Official Website of the Filipino Computer Club www.fccdubai.com Graduation held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai Launching of fccdubai.com conducted by the President - Eng. Cherry Pye Zablan-Torres Sep Power & UTP Cabling in preparation for networking of Computers at POLO/OWWA training room Eric, Jess, Nick, Danny, Marvin, Ernie, Milo Sep 21 Development of Online Registration for Filipino Nationals in UAE through babalikkarin.com webiste. SQL Database & Online Form setup & developed by Eng. Milo Torres Oct 5 Opening / Orientation - Web Design (Writing HTML / Basic) Batch 4, 5 & 6 and (Writing HTML advanced) Batch 3 & 4 Supervised by the Head Trainer Eng. Milo Torres. Oct 12 Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 19 Opening / Orientation Oct 31 Orientation for 1st batch of MS Word 2000 and MS PowerPoint 2000 Conducted By Cherry Pye Zablan Torres and Sonny Ancheta Nov 2 Winner on Clean-up the World drive for the most number of participants Organized by Dubai Municipality Nov Procurement of 5 brand new Pentium 4, 1.4 GHz Computers. Alex, Milo, Cherry, Ernie Dec 6 & 7 Scanning Photographs for the Web Seminars Conducted By Eng. Milo Torres Dec 14 FCC General Membership Assembly and Election of Executive Committee for the year 2002 Held at new POLO/OWWA office in Satwa Dec 15 Basic Computer  (Intro / DOS / Windows) Batch 19, MS Word 2000 - Batch 1, and MS PowerPoint 2000 Batch 1 Graduation held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai. Dec 17 Web Design Graduation - Batch 4, 5 & 6 Basic (112 graduates) and Batch 2 & 3 Advance (33 graduates). Publishing of the 2nd HTML Graduation Souvenir Program Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai.   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP       2002  The Filipino Computer Club-Dubai has always been active in all community activities. It supports every undertaking, especially those organized by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Being a regular participant in community affairs, the Club has emerged as a lead player and pacesetter. With commitment and zeal, its members greet each community involvement with fervor.   Feb 27 Executive Committee Meeting and Election of Officers and Chairperson of different  Committees Held at Fuddruckers Mar 15 Raffle draw conducted in cooperation with Dubai Filipino Bowling Club. The prize at stake was a branded Pentium III, 1 GHz personal computer with CD ROM, 128MB RAM, 20GB HDD, 15" Samsung Monitor, and Multimedia Speakers. Held at Philippine Labor Office / OWWA, Dubai Apr 11 Opening of Advanced HTML Writing Course Batch 4 and Basic HTML Writing Course Batch 7 Headed by Eng. Milo Torres Apr 12 Opening of Intro to Information Systems / DOS /Windows Batch 20 and MS Word 2000 Headed by FCC President  Eng. Cherry Pye Zablan-Torres Apr 12 Opening of Batch 8 & 9 for Basic HTML Writing Course. Trainers: Eden Raymundo & Eng. Rod Valdez Apr 13 Opening of Batch 2 for MS PowerPoint 2000 Trainer: Sonny Ancheta May 24 Launching of dfbc-uae.com web site for Dubai Filipino Bowling Club developed in cooperation with FCC-Dubai. Launched by Teddy Yu Jun 7 4th "Scanning Photographs for use in Web" Seminar (with more than 30 participants) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres Jun 14 104th Philippine Independence Day Celebration - Program Committee Handled by FCC Officers headed by FCC President Eng. Cherry Pye Zablan-Torres as Program Directress Jun 21 5th "Scanning Photographs for use in Web" Seminar (with more than 30 participants) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres Jun 28 Graduation Ceremonies: MS Word 2000 and MS PowerPoint 2000 with more than 100 graduates Inter-Continental Hotel, Dubai, UAE Jul 12 Graduation Ceremony: Basic & Advanced HTML Writing courses (Web Designing) with 129 graduates. Distribution of the 3rd (28 pages) Souvenir Program. Plaza Ballroom, Inter-Continental Hotel, Dubai Jul 19 Graduation Ceremony: Intro to Information Systems / DOS / Windows with more than 70 graduates. Plaza Ballroom, Inter-Continental Hotel, Dubai Jul 26 Enhancement of  fccdubai.com with the addition of NEW Filipino Forum Site by: Eng. Milo Torres Aug 3 Launching of the New Filipino Forum Site at fccdubai.com/forum by: Eng. Milo Torres Sep 13 Start of Computer Training Outreach Program at Fujairah in cooperation with United Filipino Association of the Emirates - Fujairah. held at Internet.com, Fujairah, UAE Oct 4 Opening of Regular Computer Courses: Intro to Information Systems / DOS / Windows Batch 21, MS Word 2000 Batch 3, MS PowerPoint 2000 Batch 3, Basic HTML Batches 10 & 11 and Advanced HTML Batch 5. Held at Philippine Labor Office / OWWA, Dubai Oct 10 Opening of JavaScript Workshops. (30 workshops in six weeks) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres Oct 10 Opening of Flash Animation (Basic) Course Conducted by Jhu Rubio Oct 25 Launching of 2nd fundraising drive "Win a PC for a Cause" FCCD's officers, members and students Nov 29 6th & 7th "Scanning Photographs for use in Web" Seminar (2 sessions with a total of more than 60 participants) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres Dec 13 Graduation Bash and re-launching of LiveWire, the official publication of FCC-Dubai. 381 participants received their certificate of completion. Held at J.W.Marriott Hotel, Dubai   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP   2003  So many familiar faces are still steadfastly going about their civic-minded activities of providing computer lessons. Their hard work, dedication, selflessness and sense of camaraderie have made the accomplishments of the Filipino Computer Club - Dubai, something that should not just be considered as figures and statistics. For out of the almost 8,800 graduates to date, many of them have improved the quality of their lives, thus enabling them to provide a better future for their loved ones.   Jan 31 Opening of Intro to I.T. / DOS / Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, 3 Basic HTML and Advanced HTML courses with a total of approximately 375 participants. Held at POLO/OWWA Mar 28 8th "Scanning Photographs for use in Web" Seminar (with 40 participants) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres Apr 4 Conducted a Comedy Skit "A Day in the life of Ma'am Mely" during the Farewell party of Labor Attaché Carmelita Arriola. Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai May 2 Graduation Ceremonies for Basic & Advanced HTML Writing (Web Design Course) with a total of 117 graduates. Held at Taj Palace Hotel May 2 Launching of a corporate website www.safeguard-uae.com, the website development project of Advanced HTML course batch 6. Launched by Marvin Dimarucut, a graduate of Advanced HTML - Batch 6 May 9 Graduation Ceremonies for Introduction to Information Technology, MS Word and MS PowerPoint courses and Induction of new officers Held at Taj Palace Hotel Jun 13 FCC-D assigned as Production Committee – 105th Philippine Independence Day Celebrations  Mamzar Park Dubai Jun 18 Orientation and Opening Day of Basic HTML Batch 15, PowerPoint Class Batch 4 POLO/OWWA Jun 19 Orientation and Opening Day of  Introduction to IT (Batch 23), MS Word (Batch 18), MS Excel (Batch1), Basic HTML Batch 16, Advance HTML Writing (Batch 7), Macromedia Flash (Batch 2) POLO/OWWA Jun 10 Brand New Pentium  IV computer was installed at the computer room c/o Milo Torres & Pancho Eleosida Jul 12 Opening of Digital Photography course conducted by Overseas Pinoy Professional Photographers Society in cooperation with FCC-D POLO/OWWA Aug 8 9th "Scanning Photographs for use in Web" Seminar (with 30 participants) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres Aug 29 Graduation Ceremonies for Basic HTML Batch 15 & 16,  Advanced HTML Batch 7, and Flash Animation with a total of 140 graduates. Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai Aug MOS review was conducted for FCC Trainers, Officers, Asst Trainers and Course Coordinator Conducted by Eng. Cherry Pye Torres Sep 4 Graduation Ceremony for Digital Photography conducted by Overseas Pinoy Professional Photographers Society in cooperation with FCC-D with a total of 47 graduates Held at Ramada Hotel, Dubai, UAE Sep 5 Graduation Ceremonies for Introduction to Information Technology Batch 23, MS Word batch 18, MS Excel Batch 1 and MS PowerPoint Batch 5 with a total of 246 graduates Held at Sheraton Deira Hotel Oct 3 The Filipino Computer Club - Dubai Fun Day Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai. Nov 28 Opening of Intro to I.T./ DOS / Windows Batch 24, MS Word Batch 19, MS Excel 2000/XP Batch 2, Basic HTML Batch 17 and Advanced HTML Batch 8   Dec 18 Win A PC for A Cause III Raffle Draw fund Raising Campaign Held At POLO-OWWA   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP      2004  The club had undergone some pains, uncertainties, irritations but the officers managed to beat all the odds. A very successful graduation was held in March. Some of the officers participated in the Counting of Ballots and some trainers and students along with other church groups formed the NAMFREL Dubai Chapter headed by Eng. Milo Torres. Prior to the registration of summer classes the club experienced distressing moments for the nth time wherein the credibility of the club was at stake. But the officers made a commitment to do the best they can for our countrymen and the success of FCC was evident with the turn out of more than 300 registrants despite of the hot temperature of the summer season.   Mar 5 Graduation Ceremonies of IIT Batch 24, MS Word, Batch 19, MS PPT Batch 6 MS Excel Batch 2, Basic HTML Batch 17 and Advance HTML Batch 8 Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel Mar 26 Group of Excel students organized a lunch party for the trainers Shk. Zayed , Dubai May 10 FCC President with other officers participated in the 1st OAV as SBEI POLO/OWWA May 21 Registration of Summer classes . Intro to I.T./ DOS / Windows Batch 25, MS Word Batch 20, MS Excel 2000/XP Batch 3, Basic HTML Batch 18 and Advanced HTML Batch 9. More than 300 registered. MS Access (Core) Batch 1 course was formally launched. POLO/OWWA Jun 4 Volunteers took a break and witnessed the TFC Pop Star Contest , supported Emil , good friend of FCC Al Nasr Leisureland Jun 17 A Farewell party was given to Ernie Ordonez one of the prime movers of FCC  Fuddruckers Dubai Aug 27 8th year Anniversary of FCC and Graduation ceremonies of summer batch of classes: Intro to I.T./ DOS / Windows Batch 25, MS Word Batch 20, MS Excel 2000/XP Batch 3, Basic HTML Batch 18 and Advanced HTML Batch 9 and MS Access (Core) Batch 1. Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel Sep 3 Computerized enrollment system developed by 1st Batch of MS Access XP trainees has been successfully tested during the Filipino Computer Club's enrollment day. FCC-D received exactly 230 enrollees. POLO-OWWA Oct 1 Opening of New Computer Training Courses: Intro to I.T. Batch 26, MS Word Batch 21, MS Excel 2000/XP Batch 4, Basic HTML Batch 19, Advanced HTML Batch 10 and MS Access (Core) Batch 2. MS Access (Intermediate) Batch 1 was formally launched. POLO/OWWA Oct 8 Networking of 14 Pentium IV PCs and Installation of Windows 2000 Advanced Server to all PC's to be utilized by Network Administration Trainees. POLO-OWWA Oct 14 Start of 3-month Network Administration and Management Course (I) conducted for FCC Trainers Conducted by Danny Eramiz  at FCC Computer Room Oct 15 The pilot class of Adobe Photoshop Tips & Techniques by OPPPS started in cooperation with Filipino Computer Club - Dubai. FCC-D lends its computers and training facilities to OPPPS during the whole season. POLO-OWWA Nov Simple Get Together Party of FCC trainers  after the class sessions FCC Computer Room Dec 1 Toastmasters International demonstration for FCC-D members. POLO/OWWA Dec 10 Graduation Ceremony for Intro to I.T. Batch 26, MS Word Batch 21, MS Excel XP Batch 4, Basic HTML Batch 19, Advanced HTML Batch 10, MS Access (Core) Batch 2. and MS Access (Intermediate) Batch 1. Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel Dec 24 Birthday Celebration and Christmas Party of FCC President Eng. Cherry Pye Z. Torres. Special Guests ILAS Dir. Liza Makinano and Asst. Labat Ching Ardivilla Held at Al Buteen 1, Deira   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP       2005  The New Year marked a new hope, challenges, trials and success of  FCC-D, now on its 9th year FCC is much stronger and resolute than ever. Additional equipments were procured for the training and FCC was generously accommodated at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center to conduct courses for members in the afternoon.   Feb 4 Joint Picnic Party of OPPPS and FCC celebrated the Anniversary of  Overseas Pinoy Professional Photographers Society . Held at Jumeirah Beach Park Feb 11 Registration conducted for new trainees of various computer courses.  Intro to I.T./ DOS / Windows Batch 27, MS Word Batch 22, MS Excel 2000/XP Batch 5, Basic HTML Batch 20, MS Access (Core) Batch 3 and MS Access (Intermediate) Batch 2. Advanced Excel (Batch 1) for FCC members was formally launched. POLO/OWWA Apr 8 Charity Dinner for the benefit of “CGMA Project”. Co organized by FCC Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai Apr 15 opening of 3-month training in Macromedia Flash Animation (Batch 3) Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres May 7 Blow out Party of Arnel Ramos, FCC Adv Excel Trainer for passing the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam Abu Bakr Center May 27 Graduation Ceremonies for Intro to I.T./ DOS / Windows Batch 27, MS Word Batch 22, MS Excel 2000/XP Batch 5, Basic HTML Batch 20, MS Access (Core) Batch 3 and MS Access (Intermediate) Batch 2 held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel   Jun 17 FCC Participation to the 107th Philippine Independence Day Celebration – Mini Bazaar Committee Al Nasr Leisureland Jul 8 Launching of Oracle SQL and Network Administration II for FCC membership conducted by Eng. Godfrey Caluna and  MCT and CCNA Eng. Danny Eramiz respectively. Held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Jul 22 Graduation Ceremony for Flash Animation Batch 3 together with OPPPS' Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop Tips and Techniques. Arabian Courtyard Hotel Aug Online Registration for September Opening was launched at www.ofwzone.com. Over 500 has registered online during the one-month period.   Sep 9 Enrollment for Intro to I.T. Batch 28, MS Word Batch 23, MS Excel Batch 6, Basic HTML Batch 21, MS Access (Core) Batch 4, MS Access (Intermediate) Batch 3 and Flash Animation Batch 4 and Advanced Excel Batch 2. 300 slots was confirmed on this day. Held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center and POLO-OWWA Sep 23 Due to overwhelming turn out of participants of about 500, MS Word was divided into three classes while Advanced Excel was divided into two.   Sep 30 Opening of the 2nd Batch of Oracle SQL for FCC Members Conducted by Godfrey Caluna Oct 7 Opening of the second batch of Network Administration (Essentials) Conducted by D. Eramiz Oct FCC conducted 14 classes every Friday in one season in Dubai alone, an achievement never been achieved before. The first time in the history of Filipino Computer Club - Dubai. CONGRATULATIONS! POLO-OWWA & Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Oct 22 FCC Officers and trainers witnessed and celebrated the awarding of Competent Toastmaster Award to FCC President Cherry Pye Z. Torres Toastmasters International Desert Voices Club Nov 4 FCC Officers & Trainers celebrated the EID with our Muslim brothers and sisters headed by Dir. Amir Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Nov 11 PC Configuration with New Hardware Technology Workshop held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Nov 18 TFC Coverage of  FCC-D teaching force meeting and programs Taken by ABS-CBN Correspondent Rachel Salinel Los Baños Nov 19 FCC Officers and trainers provided the much needed moral support to FCC President & other members during the Club International Speech Contest. Four Members of FCC won awards in different categories (International, Evaluation & Humorous Speech) Toastmasters International Desert Voices Club   Dec 9 A treat to FCC Training Force, the group watched the Sharon Cuneta Concert Dubai Tennis Stadium Dec 16 FCC-D Graduation Ceremonies of various Computer Courses held at Jumeirah Ballroom, Crown Plaza Hotel Dec 23 A Christmas cum Birthday Party of FCC Pres. Cherry Pye Zablan-Torres Held at a villa in Al Quoz Dec 30 2nd Outreach Computer Course Program Conducted in Fujairah

| '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP     2006 FCC-D's 10th Year in HISTORY. We LEAD, others follow... The Filipino Computer Club - Dubai continuously plays an active and important role in the Filipino community, nearing a decade (10 years) of excellent and incomparable service that strictly is based on ICDL – Integrity, Commitment, Dedication and Leadership. It’s program is proven to be very successful as manifested by the great number (more than 13 thousand) of beneficiaries. Like the computer that has empowered people around the globe, the club will constantly make a difference in the lives of OFWs in the UAE.

January Computer Training Outreach to Fujairah (Intro to IT and MS Word)   Feb Enrollment for Intro to I.T. Batch 29, MS Word Batch 24, MS Excel Batch 7, Basic HTML Batch 22, MS Access (Core) Batch 5, Oracle SQL Batch 3, Flash Animation Batch 5 and Advanced Excel Batch 3. More than 600 participated on this semester. Held at POLO-OWWA March 24 Launching of "Win A PC for a Cause Part IV" Raffle Draw with a laptop computer as 1st Prize and Desktop Computer as 2nd Prize   March 31 Launching of 5-meeting Programming Essentials workshop held at POLO-OWWA compound's main hall for FCC membership. Conducted by Eng. Godfrey Caluna May 19 Graduation for Intro to I.T. Batch 29, MS Word Batch 24, MS Excel Batch 7, Basic HTML Batch 22, MS Access (Core) Batch 5, Oracle SQL Batch 3, Flash Animation Batch 5 and Advanced Excel Batch 3 Held at Al Hamra Ballroom, Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai June A month preparation for 10th Anniversary celebration - singing and dancing practices held at Ambulance Auditorium, Jijie's Residence, Lilian's Residence, Matet's Residence and Burger King, Satwa.   June 9 General Membership assembly and election of 20 officers and committees. held at Ambulance Auditorium, Rashid Hospital Compound June 16 FCC Participation to the 108th Philippine Independence Day Celebration – Mini Bazaar Committee. A booth was rented to showcase the "Win A PC for A Cause Part IV" Raffle Draw and the 10th Anniversary of Filipino Computer Club. held at Al Nasr Leisureland June 23 FCC supported the fund raising event by Ambassador Cabactulan launched at Sheraton, Abu Dhabi.   June 30 10th Anniversary Celebration with lots of fun and surprises. A donation of 1 house has been awarded to Gawad Kalinga GK777. Free dinner, FCC pin, FCC T-shirt, Cap, ball pen, Star Studio Magazine and Western Union Cap to all FCC members. The event was attended by around 200 FCC members, guests, sponsors, and VIP's from Philippine Embassy headed by Ambassador Cabactulan, Consul Bandillo, LabAt Calingasan & Ching Ardivilla, and Media representatives from ABS-CBN, Star Studio Middle East Magazine, Emirates Today, Khaleej Times, The Emirates Evening Post, Gulf Today and ofwzone.com. The presidents and officers of other organizations like PICPA, Aguman Kapampangan, CADD Group, Filipino Dance Club Dubai & Sharjah and Couples for Christ among others were also present. held at Al Hamra Ballroom, Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai July 28 A 32-page Special Issue of LIVEWIRE magazine was released. Launching of Online Registration for Sep-Nov training season.   Sep 1 Enrollment for Intro to I.T. Batch 30, MS Word Batch 25, MS Excel Batch 8, Basic HTML Batch 23, MS Access (Core) Batch 6, Oracle SQL Batch 4, Flash Animation Batch 6, Advanced Excel Batch 4, and Network Administration Batch 3. The online registration recorded more than a thousand applicants. held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Sep 15 Opening & Orientation day for the above (Sep 1) courses. The highest turn out of training participants recorded... almost 700.   Sep-Oct Ramadan Workshop: "New PC Hardware Configuration" with he participation of 54 FCC members. The workshop was held for 4 consecutive Fridays. held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Nov 3 Another batch of "PC Hardware Configuration" workshop held its orientation at Ratsky Club, Karama Hotel with 20 newly signed FCC members. There are 40 confirmed participants for his batch while 54 have joined the Ramadan workshop, total = 94.The workshop was held for 5 consecutive Fridays. held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Dec 15 FCC Christmas Party & Graduation Ceremony for Intro to I.T. Batch 30, MS Word Batch 25, MS Excel Batch 8, MS PowerPoint Batch 12, Basic HTML Batch 23, MS Access (Core) Batch 6, Oracle SQL Batch 4, Flash Animation Batch 6, Advanced Excel Batch 4, and Network Administration Batch 3. held at Sheraton Deira Hotel Dec 22 & 29 Enrollment for Intro to I.T. Batch 31, MS Word Batch 26, MS Excel Batch 9, MS PowerPoint Batch 13, Basic HTML Batch 24, MS Access (Core) Batch 7, Flash Animation Batch 7, Advanced Excel Batch 5, MS Access (Int) Batch 4, and Network Administration Batch 4. Held at Abu Bakr Asiddiq Islamic Center Dec 29 A mixed celebration party by Volunteer Trainers and FCC officers... Christmas, New Year, Pres & VP's Birthday and Thanks Giving Party. held at a villa in Jumeirah

| '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP     2007 A fruitful year!   Jan 5 First season starts with Intro to I.T. Batch 31, MS Word Batch 26, MS PowerPoint Batch 13, MS Excel Batch 9, Basic HTML Batch 24, MS Access (Core) Batch 7, Flash Animation Batch 7, Advanced Excel Batch 5, MS Access (Int) Batch 4, and Network Administration Batch 4. More than 600 OFWs have joined the training program. Held at Al NAadi Club, Al Ghurair Tower 6, Al Ghurair City. Feb-Mar Another batch of "PC Hardware Configuration" workshop was held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center for 5 weekends. A high-end PC was introduced capable of displaying in 2 monitors ideal for Video editing application. Held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Mar 23 First Batch of FCC Speech crafters graduated.   Mar 30 Graduation Ceremony was held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel for Intro to I.T. Batch 31, MS Word Batch 26, MS PowerPoint Batch 13, MS Excel Batch 9, Basic HTML Batch 24, MS Access (Core) Batch 7, Flash Animation Batch 7, Advanced Excel Batch 5, MS Access (Int) Batch 4, and Network Administration Batch 4. Graced by LabAtt Atty. Virginia Calvez Apr 13 & 20 Second season starts with Intro to I.T. Batch 32, MS Word Batch 27, MS PowerPoint Batch 14, MS Excel Batch 10, Basic HTML Batch 25, MS Access (Core) Batch 8, Flash Animation Batch 8, Advanced Excel Batch 6, MS Access (Int) Batch 5, and Network Administration Batch 5. Held at Al NAadi Club, Al Ghurair Tower 6, Al Ghurair City. Apr 13, 20, & 27 Some members of the Networking Class Batch 4 conducted a hands-on workshop in setting-up a FRESH network with a Domain Server (Windows 2003 Server) and 9 workstations (Win XP Pro). Included in the task was the installation of Norton Anti-Virus Enterprise at the server and deployment to all clients while sitting only at the server machine. Conducted by Danny Eramiz and Milo Torres May Launching of Speech Craft (Batch 2), a TMI workshop, and, "Win A PC for a Cause Part V" Raffle Draw, a fund raising campaign to purchase additional laptops to be used for hands-on exercises.   May-Jun "PC Hardware Configuration" Workshop with over 40 participants Held at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center June 22 Philippine Independence Day participation being the Tiangge coordinator and the making of Identification cards among others   July 13 Graduation Ceremony for I.T. Batch 32, MS Word Batch 27, MS PowerPoint Batch 14, MS Excel Batch 10, Basic HTML Batch 25, MS Access (Core) Batch 8, Flash Animation Batch 8, Advanced Excel Batch 6, MS Access (Int) Batch 5, and Network Administration Batch 5. with 379 graduates. FCC's 11th Anniversary have been celebrated as well along with the drawing of "Win A PC for A Cause Part V" fund raising campaign. held at Ramada Continental Hotel Aug 3 Graduation Ceremony for Speech Craft (Batch 2) held at Al Naadi Club Aug-Sep Online registration for 2007's 3rd season training program. www.ofwzone.com Oct 5 1st day of enrollment for the 3rd season recorded more than 400 participants   Oct 19 Commencement of the 3rd season for year 2007: IIT Batch 33, MS Word Batch 28, MS PowerPoint Batch 15, MS Excel Batch 11, Basic HTML Batch 26, MS Access (Core) Batch 9, Flash Animation Batch 9, Advanced Excel Batch 7, MS FrontPage Batch 1, and Speech Craft Batch 3, Network Administration Batch 6 and the regular PC Hardware Configuration Workshop. The number of registered participants rose to a total of 690. Held at Al Naadi Club & Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Oct 26 Start of the regular training (2nd day). FCC recorded the highest number of training participants totaling 800. Held at Al Naadi Club & Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Nov 15 Launching of Online Registration for Jan-Mar 2008 training season www.ofwzone.com Dec 20 Christmas Party of FCC Volunteer Trainers & officers held at a villa in Mirdiff, Dubai   Dec 24 Two trainees, Maximo Doce & Marianne Gatdula of Network Administration (Infrastructure) under Sir Danny Eramiz passed  the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Examinations.   Dec 28 A very simple graduation ceremony for the 3rd season for year 2007 was held at Al Naadi Club in Al Ghurair City: IIT Batch 33, MS Word Batch 28, MS PowerPoint Batch 15, MS Excel Batch 11, Basic HTML Batch 26, MS Access (Core) Batch 9, Flash Animation Batch 9, Advanced Excel Batch 7, MS FrontPage Batch 1, and Speech Craft Batch 3, Network Administration Batch 6 and the regular PC Hardware Configuration Workshop.       | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP   2008: Standing Tall... FCC is standing tall and strong amidst of the negative forces who seek to ruin its noble cause. It has been existing for the past eleven and a half years and its Board of Trustees are very much in tact, in full control and authority. FCC continues to play an active and important role in the Filipino community.   Jan 15 Another two trainees, Mark Hidalgo & Dinasto Garcia of Network Administration (Infrastructure) under Sir Danny Eramiz passed  the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Examinations.   Jan 18 1st day of enrollment for the 1st season 2008 held at Abu Bakr Islamic Center Jan 25 2nd day of enrollment for the 1st season 2008 held at Abu Bakr Islamic Center Feb 1 Commencement of the 1st season for year 2008: IIT Batch 34, MS Word Batch 29, MS PowerPoint Batch 16, MS Excel Batch 12, Basic HTML Batch 27, MS Access (Core) Batch 10, Flash Animation Batch 10, Advanced Excel Batch 8, Speech Craft Batch 4, and Network Administration Batch 7. Original FCC Trainers (The pillars of FCC) handles the computer training courses for this term namely: Eng. Cherry Pye Torres (a certified Microsoft Office Specialist [MOS] Authorized Instructor), Eng. Jijie Zablan (a certified MOS Expert & Trainer, CEO of Great Minds Network), Sonny Ancheta (a certified MOS), Danny Eramiz (Microsoft Certified Trainer [MCT], MCSE, CCNA), Eng. Milo Torres (a web programmer and online database application developer, an entrepreneur operating at Dubai Media City), Pancho Eleosida, Grace Eramiz, Rey Marquez, Kris San Juan and Alex Tivi among others supported by our loyal assistants, secretariats and coordinators Held at Rewaq Cultural Center, Al Twar and Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Feb 1 Launching of the first FCC Toastmasters meeting at the Lecture Hall of REWAQ Charity Association in cooperation with Area 40, Div B TMI. Feb 15 Commencement of regular PC Hardware Configuration Workshop for membership Held At Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Apr 25 Distribution of Certificates   May 9 Commencement of the 2nd season for year 2008: IIT Batch 35, MS Word Batch 30, MS PowerPoint Batch 17, MS Excel Batch 13, Basic HTML Batch 28, MS Access (Core) Batch 11, Flash Animation Batch 11, Advanced Excel Batch 9, Speech Craft Batch 5, and Network Administration Batch 8. Adobe Photoshop for the web was introduced to members (Batch 1) Held at Rewaq Cultural Center, Al Twar and Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center May 16 Commencement of regular PC Hardware Configuration Workshop for membership. There are 54 participants during the lecture sessions (3 meetings) while 35 of them continued with the hands-on sessions (4 meetings). 17 brand new PC's were assembled for this batch with different specifications based on AMD and Intel CPUs. Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres June 13 FCC participated at Philippine Independence Day Celebration as committee in Tiangge (aka Bazaar) held at Al Nasr Leisureland July 18 Distribution of Certificates   Aug Online Registration for Oct-Dec season was launched at www.ofwzone.com ofwzone.com has registered over 1,000 online registrants. Oct 3 Enrollment for Oct-Dec 2008 season. held at Rewaq Cultural and Charity Center Oct 10 Commencement of the 3rd season for year 2008: IIT Batch 36, MS Word Batch 31, MS PowerPoint Batch 18, MS Excel Batch 14, Basic HTML Batch 29, MS Access (Core) Batch 12, Flash Animation Batch 12, Adobe Photoshop for the web Batch 2, Advanced Excel Batch 10, Speech Craft Batch 6, and Network Administration Batch 9. More than 800 enrollees has been accommodated in Rewaq and Abu Bakr. Held at Rewaq Cultural Center, Al Twar and Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center Oct 17 Commencement of regular PC Hardware Configuration Workshop for membership. Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres at Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center. Dec 5 FCC participated at Bayanihan Festical 2008 Celebration as committee in Tiangge (aka Bazaar) Eng Cherry Pye Torres, President of the Filipino Computer Club in Dubai & Northern Emirates received the trophy for her entry "Bayanihan Festival" as the official "THEME" of the year-end celebration of the Filipino Community. Her entry was unanimously selected among the various themes from participating Filipino clubs & organizations. The award was handed by GMA talents Mark Herras and Mang Mike during the highlight of Bayanihan Festival 2008 event held at Megabowl, Zabeel Park on December 5 with an estimated crowd of about 8,000 to 10,000 Filipinos. held at Megabowl, Zabeel Park Dec 19 Graduation of the 3rd season for year 2008: IIT Batch 36, MS Word Batch 31, MS PowerPoint Batch 18, MS Excel Batch 14, Basic HTML Batch 29, MS Access (Core) Batch 12, Flash Animation Batch 12, Adobe Photoshop for the web Batch 2, Advanced Excel Batch 10, Speech Craft Batch 6, and Network Administration Batch 9.   A total of 602 participants graduated from this season. Held at Rewaq Cultural Center, Al Twar and Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP   2009: Standing Taller... With a centralized database enrollment system fully tested in actual enrollment last season, we were able to handle 500 enrollees in 5 hours with very few administrative staff. Our system of tracking participants' records has been very efficient and organized. MS Office 2007 courses has been introduced and four competent new volunteers for Flash, MS Access 2007, Network Administration and PC Asssembly commenced teaching.    Jan 9 Enrollment for Jan-Mar training season     Jan 16 Commencement of the 1st season for year 2009: IIT Batch 37, MS Word Batch 32, MS PowerPoint Batch 19, MS Excel Batch 15, Basic HTML Batch 30, MS Access (Core) Batch 13, Flash Animation Batch 13, Adobe Photoshop for the web Batch 3, Advanced Excel Batch 11, Speech Craft Batch 7, and Network Administration Essentials Batch 10, Network Administration Infrastructure Batch 5. Around 800 enrollees has been accommodated in Rewaq and Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center.    Jan 23  Commencement of regular 8-weekend PC Hardware Configuration Workshops for FCC membership with 50 participants. Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres and Cesar Villarta  Feb 6 The first 'Practical Networking' workshops for FCC membership commenced with 30 participants. The 3-weekend workshops ends on Feb 27. Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres  Mar 27 Recognition Day of the above training courses and workshops    April 17 Enrollment for Apr-Jun training season    Apr 24 Commencement of the 2nd season for year 2009: IIT Batch 38, MS Word Batch 33, MS PowerPoint Batch 20, MS Excel Batch 16, Basic HTML Batch 31, MS Access (Core) Batch 14, Flash Animation Batch 14, Adobe Photoshop for the web Batch 4, Advanced Excel Batch 12, Speech Craft Batch 8, and Network Administration Essentials Batch 11, Network Administration Infrastructure Batch 6. Around 650 enrollees has been accommodated in Rewaq and Abu Bakr Assiddiq Islamic Center.    May 1 Commencement of regular 8-weekend PC Hardware Configuration Workshops for FCC membership with 50+ participants. Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres, William Caraan and Rey Padua  May 1-15 The 2nd 'Practical Networking' workshops for FCC membership was held at Rewaq Cultural & Educational Center with 20 participants. Conducted by Eng. Milo Torres  May Abegail Cruz, our member in less than a year passed the MCP examination with a 100% mark. Paul Brian and Mark Anthony also passed the same on first take.    June 12 Two of the Board of Trustees, FCC president Eng Cherry Pye Torres and Chairman on Professional Development Eng Milo Torres have been members of the Executive Committees of the 111th Philippine Independence Day and 3rd Migrant Workers Day Celebration being the Chairman on Sponsorship and Souvenir Program respectively. The event was held at Al Nasr Leisureland from 10 am to 11pm.    June 30 Liesel  Fortefaez,Willy Aparicio and Gerald Bungabong passed the MCP Examination    July 3 FCC held its own graduation ceremony for Speech Craft workshops along with the induction of FCC Toastmasters' new set of officers for year 2009-2010.    July 10 Recognition Day for Apr-Jul training courses and workshops with a total of 410 graduates held at Rewaq Cultural & Educational Center                     | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP   2010 – Year of Sharing and Giving. Aside from continuous training for OFWs, FCC participated in various and significant fund raising campaigns and drives organized by FilCom   January  8 Enrolment of various  courses offered (Jan-Apr Batches) Held at Rewaq Charity Cernter January 22 Regular Training Sessions Held at Rewaq Charity Center April 9 Graduation Ceremonies with more than 450 graduates Held at Rewaq Charity Center April 23 Enrolment of various  courses offered (Apr-Jul Batches) Held at Rewaq Charity Center April 30 Regular Training Sessions Held at Al Nasr Leisureland May 12 FCC President – Engr. Cherry Pye Z Torres achieved the highest distinction in Toastmaters International.   June 11 Independence Day – FCC Supported and attend this FilCom event Held at Rewaq Charity Cernter June 23 Graduation Ceremonies  with more than 300 graduates Held at Rewaq Charity Center September 17 FCC rendered  support and assistance  for Can of Hope (2010) Fund Raising for a 4 years deaf and mute boy Enzo Pura for his Cochlear implant Held at Marco Polo Hotel October 1 Enrolment of various courses offered (Oct-Dec batches) Held at Rewaq Charity Center October 8 Regular Training Sessions – Start of Classes Held at Rewaq Charity Center October 29 Gabi ng Lagim – Halloween Party 2010 – FCC participated and supported this Fund Raising project to purchase a Que System at the Philippine Consulate Office in Dubai Held at Alain Desert compound November 19 FCC supported “To Lea with Love” Fund Raising project Held at Zabeel Park, Dubai December  3 Walk for Bones – FCC participated in this Fund Raising project for the Filipino Community Fundd Held at The Walk, Jumeriah, Dubai Decebmer 10 Bayanihan Festival 2010 - – FCC handled the Program Committee and FCC President Engr Cherry Pye Z Torres was the Program Directress Held at The Philippine School December 17 Graduation Ceremonies (Oct-Dec Batches)  with more than 350 graduates Held in Avari Hotel   | '96 | '97 | '98 | '99 | '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | UP   2011:  15 Years of Service, Commitment and Dedication. The Filipino Computer Club has achieved a significant milestone. To date, the club has already trained more than 30,000 OFWs in Dubai and Northern Emirates. The volunteer trainers continue to make a difference in the lives of others. New courses (Basic Stenography and Illustrator)  were introduced during the Oct-Dec batches.   January  21 Enrolment  of various courses offered  (Jan-Apr Batches)   January 04 Regular Training Sessions – Start of Classes Held at Rewaq Charity Centner April 08 Graduation Ceremonies (Jan-Apr Batches) Held at Flora  Creek Hotel , Dubai April 22 Enrolment of  various courses offered (Apr-Jul Batches) Held at Rewaq Charity Center April 29 Regular Training Sessions Held at Rewaq Charity Center May 24 FCC President  Eng. Cherry Pye Z. Torres was duly elected during the  Toastmasters Middle East Conference in Jordan  as the Toastmasters International Division Governor 2011-2012 Held in Amman, Jordan June 10 Independence Day Celebration – FCC handled the Program Committee and FCC President Engr Cherry Pye Z Torres was the Program Directress Held at Al Nasr Leisureland June 30 FCC Supervisor Grace Eramiz was elected as Toastmasters International Area Governor in Dubai Held in Arjaan Rotan, Bur  Juman July 22 Graduation Ceremonies (Apr-Jul Batches) Held at Metropolitan Palace Hotel August-September Break (Summer and Ramadan)   August FCC was elected as one of the members of FilCom Dubai and Northern Emirates Governing Council Held at PCG Dubai. September 30 Enrolment of various courses offered (Oct-Dec Batches) Held at Rewaq Charity Center October 7 Regular Training Sessions Held at Rewaq Charity Center October 28 FCC Toastmasters conducted a Demo Meeting for PICPA Held at Emarat Atrium, Seminar hall December 16 Graduation Ceremonies held on 9th December 2011 Metropolitan Palace Hotel , Dubai