Sunday, October 22, 2006
letter of appealMr. Arnel Gabilan
Chairman of the Board
AMCI Mountaineering Club Inc.
Dear Mr. Gabilan
I am writing to make an appeal with regards to my pending status as an inductee. As you know by know, I have failed in my two attempts to complete the 15km run within the allotted time of two hours. This is the only requirement that hinders me to formally join the organization.
I was never a strong runner to begin with. And even though I was amongst the slowest runner, I did my best to complete the required distance per training session. I did what was expected of me. Despite my fear of heights, I faced the challenges of this training with enthusiasm (though it was not immediately apparent with the tears I shed). I climbed when they said climb. And I jumped when they said jump. I did 15 km when they said 15km, twice.
The training was never a walk in the park for me. truth be told, it shoved me the greatest challenges I had to face. I never knew that I could rappel five floors down but I did, I never even thought I could climb a hill but here I am with three summits in my list. But more than anything this training, this organization, allowed me to experience a world that is so unlike the one I was used to. It was never a test of strength but a test of spirits. I am still here now, still with the same eagerness and enthusiasm, still willing to face the challenges that this sport can offer.
If you were to ask me now why I should be allowed a membership in this organization, it's the simple reason that AMCI has become a part of my life.
And hopefully, I too can be a part of AMCI.
Sincerely yours,
Sheena Belle Fenix
B2k6-23
5:43 AM
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