Independently, we are an Arizona non-profit corporation in the process of securing our 501(c)(3) accreditation with the US IRS.
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.
Arizona Knights of Rizal, Inc.
An Arizona Non-Profit Corporation
A Chapter of the Order of the Knights of Rizal
Motto: Non Omnis Moriar
Founder/Organizer: SIR TOM RODRIGUEZ, KGOR, Western USA Regional Commander
Adviser: SIR EDWIN D.BAEL, KCR, Former Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles
BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES [CHAPTER COUNCIL] AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS 2008-2010 2010
Commander SIR CONRADO R. BALLECER, JR SIR EMMANUEL TORRES
Deputy Commander SIR EMMANUEL TORRES SIR HERMINIO MENDOZA, JR.
Pursuivant SIR VIC O. ENCISO SIR RENE BORROMEO
Exchequer SIR FRANK ROSALES SIR FRANK ROSALES
Chancellor SIR RUDY LIM SIR JACINTO MARQUEZ
Archivist SIR HERMINIO MENDOZA SIR VIC O. ENCISO
Auditor SIR BERNABE RODRIGUEZ SIR URSO PENALOSA
Deputy Pursuivant SIR URSO PENALOSA SIR RUDY SANCHEZ
Deputy Exchequer SIR MARCELINO CATUIRA SIR RICARDO TORNO
Trustee SIR RENE BORROMEO SIR RUDY LIM
Trustee SIR PAUL TORRES SIR BERNABE RODRIGUEZ
Trustee SIR ROBERTO SEBASTIAN SIR WARREN CRUZ
Term of Office starts on July 1 of the beginning year and ends on June 30 of the second year.
COUNCIL OF ELDERS 2008 - 2010 2010 – 2012
SIR TOM RODRIGUEZ SIR TOM RODRIGUEZ
SIR EDWIN BAEL SIR EDWIN BAEL
SIR CONRADO BALLECER,JR
