2 years ago, CDO-ASSET wanted to have a small event. An event, though small, will create an impact to the participants, thus we founded, on November of 2009, and implemented on January of 2010, the Aim One Cagayan (AOC).
We started this event with the hope of changing the perspective of the youth, that we (the youth) can do something to help change Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao, and eventually Philippines. It was indeed very ambitious, considering the fact that we were nobody in this city – just students.
In two years, we were able to train almost a hundred aspiring leaders who then became better individuals. After AOC, they were then holding positions in different organizations. They became somebody from nobody.
If I am not mistaken, most of you here attended because you were forced or forcedly convinced by the marketers, former delegate friends, or maybe because of the incentive your teacher might give you. - Don’t worry, most, if not all of our delegates before were in that same situation.
In AOC, you get to be part of something fulfilling. You get see yourself and others grow and change perspective towards life, towards being young. You get to be part of the transformation, a transformation of a lifetime. You will be equipped and empowered by our speakers and activities.
AOC for me is an event similar to birthdays. It is very special and something to look forward to. What makes it even better is when you share that day with your good friends, and with great people.
I was there since the very beginning, and every year, according to Jacob, leaves imprints, it also makes new memories, new friends, new learning, new experience.
If you allow us to train and mold you, then I promise you three things. [1] You get to expand your network - meet new friends and the future leaders of our generation; [2] you will surely have fun; and lastly [3] you will become a newly chiseled person with confidence, ready to break down barriers and can face the world boldly.
To the delegates, may your three-day adventure with us be prolific and life changing as we share unto you the responsibility of a young leader and entrepreneur in changing Cagayan de Oro. Let us then take part in healing our economy, fueling growth and making the world a better place for us all.
Thank you so much.
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