In 1965, Jesus “Love” Mendoza
revived the Jaycees in this part of the world and took hold of the reins of the chapter’s leadership for two years,
making sure that the chapter would not anymore suffer any setback. This time
with a new name of General Santos Jaycees, started to leave its mark in civic leadership by the conduct of various socio and
civic projects in the city. Gervacio “Moret” Posadas assumed his post in 1967 serving as the third president of the chapter. By this time, the chapter had already overcome its growing pains and started to see the annual election
and induction of officers after employing the strategy of organizing and involving the Jayceebelles (wives of Jaycees) in
the affairs of the LOM. The following year saw Ignacio “Nacio” Chiong
in the chapter’s top post doing his own contribution at making the chapter stronger in terms of quality of members. He was followed by the dynamic live wire Antonio “Bing” Santos who became the 1969 LOM President.
In 1970, the term was halved by Augusto “Tuting”
Santillan who served from January to October, and Romeo “Romy” Genito.
JC Tuting known as Mr. Parliamentarian of the Jaycee Movement and a no-nonsense president conducted a number of projects
in his short stint as LOM President of “Twin Star”, among which are Philippine Constitutional Amendment Barrio-Barrio
Seminar, Price Control Conference, and the Inter-Civic Club Summer Tournament, among others.
On the other hand, President Romy later on earned the distinction as the founder of Panabo Jaycees when he became instrumental
in the chartering of the Panabo LOM when his work and business interests compelled him to transfer there.
Judge Orlando “Orly” Oco became the LOM’s 1971 president. President
Orly was one of the General Santos Jaycees “1965 revival” members whose experience and leadership abilities showed
proof that indeed the chapter has a deeper bench. He was followed by Amable “Abling”
Mallari whose term presaged the unfolding of a colorful “political age” of the chapter.
