FCAA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 2010

2010-04-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, April 24th,2010

2:00 pm

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:
You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: April 24th, May 29th, September 25th, October 30th, and November 27th, 2010.

APPRECIATION PARTY FOLLOWING APRIL 24TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Karilagan members will rest for a little while after the founders’ day banquet. However, there is another performance at the Begich Middle School on April 30th ,2010. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

45 th ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY Banquet and Ball

The 2010 Founder’s Day Banquet and Ball was held at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The event was successful l. Thank you to all who participated on the event: Officers, Members. Families , Committees and Chair Quint Bagcal and co-chair Rina Mangrobang.

REMINDER: Please turn in ALL receipts from the Banquet expenses and ALL unsold tickets to: Quint or Mayette.

ANNUAL PICNIC – INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC - June 12,2010

This year’s annual picnic will be held on Saturday, June 12th. Gladys (952-6531) is our Chair person ; and Margie (229-3046) and Merba (336-2511) are the Co-chairs. Please volunteer to be in the committee. We need at least five members to be in the committee. In addition, we are asking donations to purchase a lechon.

TAGALOG CLASS

Tagalog class is over. The last day was April 3rd. Classes will resume in the fall. For more information contact Mayette or Evelyn.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT

MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Elizabeth Baltazar, Jovita Batageg, Shirley Taylor, Virginia Taylor, Daniel Brooks, Virginia Taylor, Gina Brown, Nenita Farmer, Prudencia Firmalan, Art Goldberg, Allyn Gonzales, Arturo Lopez, Geralda Peterson, Manuela Pumigas, Cresencia Ruiz, Ande Villanueva, Archie Pablico, Alices Munoz, Christina Brooks, Gigi Palma.

And Happy Birthday Nanay Mila alvear

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FEBRUARY 2010

2010-02-15T19:16:00.000-08:00

Meeting:

General Membership Meeting, ELECTION MONTH,
Saturday, FEB. 27TH, 2009 AT 2:00 pm

THERE IS NO MEETING IN MARCH.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING WILL BE HELD IN APRIL 2010
UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:

You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month:
February 27th, April 24th, May 29th, September 25th, October 30th, and November 27th.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Kari lagan members have dance practices scheduled every Fridays 630-900 and Saturdays 2-6 pm at the Asian Center. For any questions, please call our Cultural Committee Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685.

TAGALOG CLASS

Classes have restarted on Saturday, January 15, at 1 pm and every Saturday thereafter at the Asian Center. Thank you to Dr. Aurora Hovland for volunteering to teach the class. For questions, please contact our Educational Chairperson Evelyn Abello at 333-8669 and Co-chair Mayette Morein at 242-2211.

45TH FOUNDER’S DAY BANQUET AND BALL

Founders’ Day Banquet and Ball will be held on Saturday, March 27th 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel. Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Chairperson for this event is Quint Bagcal. Committees and members have been formed but if you are still interested in joining the committee, please contact Quint. At this time, we are looking for Ushers/Usherettes – please contact Elvira. Tickets have been distributed to members. Please turn in any payments as soon as it’s received to reserve a table.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT

FCAA is accepting applications for the annual educational grant for the deserving junior high school students. For more information, please contact our Educational Grant Committee Chair, Evelyn and Co-chair, Mayette.

Here's the education grant information:

The FCAA, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Education Committee is accepting applications for its 2010 Education Grant of $1,000.00. The deadline for submitting applications is March 13, 2010. The grant will be presented to the recipient(s) at the FCAA's Annual Founding Anniversary Banquet & Ball on March 27, 2010.

I. Who is eligible to apply for the FCAA education grant?

a) Children of FCAA members who are in good standing may apply. ("Members in good standing" are members who are current in their membership dues.)

b) The applicant must be enrolled as a junior in high school at time of application.

c) The applicant must have actively participated in FCAA activities for at least two years at time of application. "Active participation" means participating in or helping out at FCAA events such as the annual founding anniversary banquet, annual Independence Day picnic, annual Christmas Party, cultural performances, such as the Karilagan Folkloric Group, FCAA-sponsored events in the greater Anchorage community, and other school or greater Anchorage community activities that involve the promotion of the Filipino cultural heritage.

d) The applicant must have a GPA of 3.5.

II. What are the application requirements?

a) A cover letter stating the applicant's intent to apply for the education grant and addressing (1) why the applicant believes s/he deserves the award and (2) the applicant's educational goals.

b) A 300-word essay on this topic: "How I Can Promote the Filipino Cultural Heritage and Enrich the Cultural Diversity of Anchorage."

c) An official school transcript.

d) An application packet that is mailed to FCAA, Inc., P. O. Box 243856, Anchorage, AK 99524-3856 and postmarked on or before March 13, 2010.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC – SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH, AT PENA PARK

FCAA’s annual picnic will be held on Saturday, June 12th, at the Pena/Centennial Park at Muldoon. There will be more details in April newsletter.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

HENNIE AQUINO, CARMEN PARAOAN, EVELYN FALZERANO, JOVY FERNANDEZ, CECILIA JARDIN, RINA MANGROBANG, ALEJANDRA SEMANA, WINICO MARTINEZ, MARCOS DOMANAS, ERLINDA DOWNING, LORNA GARCIA.

CONDOLENCE

Deepest sympathy to Danny Brooks and Family for the loss of his mother, Estela Brooks. Our prayers are with you.

MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

REMINDER

A MEMBER HAS TO BE AN ACTIVE PAID MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE COMING ELECTION YEAR (FEBRUARY 2010)

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2010-01-31T22:38:00.000-08:00

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:
You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: January 30th, 2010.
January 30th, February 27th, April 24th, May 29th, September 25th, October 30th, and November 27th.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Kari lagan members have dance practices scheduled every Fridays 630-900 and Saturdays 2-6 pm at the Asian Center. For any questions, please call our Cultural Committee Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685.

TAGALOG CLASS
Classes have restarted on Saturday, January 15, at 1 pm and every Saturday thereafter at the Asian Center. Thank you to Dr. Aurora Hovland for volunteering to teach the class. If you are interested in signing up for the class, please contact our Educational Chairperson Evelyn Abello at 333-8669 and Co-chair Mayette Morein at 242-2211.

CHRISTMAS PARTY
Christmas party was held Saturday, December 12th, 2009 from 1pm-4pm at the Asian Cultural Center. There were members, friends and relatives attended. A BIG BIG Thank you to Chair, Flo and committees involved as well as members. It was really great to know that we have great friends around. See you again next year.

FUNDRAISING FOR THE PHILIPPINES FLOOD VICTIMS

The FCAA held a fundraising project to help the recent flood victims in the Philippines. We had (1) “Split the Pot” drawing tickets and (2) a silent auction for gift baskets. Donations of aid intended for Philippine flood victims through the FCAA are tax deductible. The FCAA issues receipts for donations made. Amount donated will be reported next month.

45TH FOUNDER’S DAY BANQUET AND BALL
Founders’ Day Banquet and Ball will be held on Saturday, March 27th 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel. Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Chairperson for this event is Quint Bagcal. Committees and members have been formed but if you are still interested in joining the committee, please contact Quint. At this time, we are looking for Ushers/Usherettes – please contact Elvira. Tickets have been distributed to members. Please turn in any payments as soon as it’s received to reserve a table.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

GLADYS KING, EMILYN BROOKS, BERNIE DOBSON, ESTELITA AGRON, WINSTON VIRAY, ANDREA CERNA, MONICA VALDEZ

MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

REMINDER
A MEMBER HAS TO BE AN ACTIVE PAID MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE COMING ELECTION YEAR (FEBRUARY 2010

ON FEBRUARY 27, 2010 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEARS 2010-2012

2009-12-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

Here’s the list of winners:

Grand Prize- $2,000 – Ging Sarochen #0556

10 Consolation Prizes @ $100 each:

1.Adam Glazer – pd #0256
2.Frank Javier – pd #0788
3.Art Goldberg – pd #0702
4.Catalina Marquez – #0891
5.Elvira Taylor – pd #0210
6.Magdalena Belino – # 0972
7.Jose Bolido – pd #1053
8.Emilia Blazado – Tel: #0261
9.Babette Goodwin – pd #0381
10.Anita Desoto – pd #0003

2009-11-27T20:13:00.000-08:00

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:

You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: November 28th, 2009

For 2010: January 30th, February 27th, April 24th, May 29th, September 25th, October 30th, and November 27th.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Kari lagan members performed at the Bridge Builders event on Saturday, November 14th at the Asian Center. Karilagan has an ongoing practice every Fridays 630-900 and Saturdays 2-6 pm at the Asian Center. Check your email for practice schedules which are good through January 2010. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Committee Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685.

TAGALOG CLASS

Classes started on Saturday, October 3rd, at 1 pm and every Saturday thereafter at the Asian Center. Thank you to Dr. Aurora Hovland for volunteering to teach the class. If you are interested in signing up for the class, please contact our Educational Chairperson Evelyn Abello at 333-8669 and Co-chair Mayette Morein at 242-2211.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 from 1pm-4pm at the Asian Cultural Center. The Christmas Raffle tickets have been distributed and members have started selling. Tickets are selling for $10.00 each. Proceeds will go towards helping the Asian Alaskan Cultural Center (AACC) fund its upcoming 2010 - “Asian Culture Night” which feature a Filipino dance group called “Likha” from California. If you are interested in buying and/or selling raffle tickets, please contact Imelda at 764-8387. First Prize will be $2,000.00 CASH and ten consolation prizes of $100.00 each.

REMINDER

This is to remind everyone to please make a follow up with your raffle tickets. Turn in any tickets sold for easy bookkeeping. Thanks to all…

FUNDRAISING FOR THE PHILIPPINES FLOOD VICTIMS

The FCAA is planning a fundraising project to help the recent flood victims in the Philippines. Some ideas are: (1) “Split the Pot” drawing tickets and (2) a silent auction at our December 12 Annual Christmas Party. Other suggestions are welcome. Please attend our monthly general membership meeting on November 28th to share your ideas. Members and friends are encouraged to participate and to help out our kababayans in the Philippines. If we decide to have the “Split the Pot” and Silent Auction at the annual Christmas Party, you can help by purchasing tickets and/or donating items for the silent auction. Donations of aid intended for Philippine flood victims through the FCAA are tax deductible. The FCAA issues receipts for donations made.

45TH FOUNDER’S DAY BANQUET AND BALL

Founders’ Day Banquet and Ball will be held on Saturday, March 27th 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel. Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Chairperson for this event is Quint Bagcal.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

MERBA BARTOLOME, MANUEL TADINA, JOSEPHINE REGAL, JOANNE CRUZ, FREDA MUCHA, OSWALD AQUINO, AURORA HOVLAND, MARIA MAHL, LUZ SUAREZ, MARLON BARTOLOME, NELSON LEONCIO, ERIKA GONZALES

MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

REMINDER

A MEMBER HAS TO BE AN ACTIVE PAID MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE COMING ELECTION YEAR (FEBRUARY 2010)

2009-10-25T00:30:00.000-07:00

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, Oct. 31st, 2009 2:00 pm

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:
You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: October 31st, and November 28th, 2009. For 2010: January 30th, February 27th, April 24th, and May 29th.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group
Karilagan will be performing on Friday, November 6th at the Guadalupe Church. Practice days are: Thursday from 6:30-9 pm and Saturdays from 2pm to 6 pm. Check your email for practice schedules which are good through January 2010. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Committee Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

TAGALOG CLASS
Classes started on Saturday, October 3rd, at 2 pm and every Saturday thereafter at the Asian Center. Thank you to Dr. Aurora Hovland for volunteering to teach the class. If you are interested in signing up for the class, please call any of the above listed officers.

CHRISTMAS PARTY
Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at the Asian Cultural Center. The Christmas Raffle tickets have been distributed and members have started selling. Tickets are selling for $10.00 each. Proceeds will go towards helping the Asian Alaskan Cultural Center (AACC) fund its upcoming 2010 - “Asian Culture Night” which feature a Filipino dance group called “Likha” from California. If you are interested in buying and/or selling raffle tickets, please contact Imelda at 764-8387First Prize will be $2,000.00 CASH and ten consolation prizes of $100.00 each.

FUNDRAISING FOR THE PHILIPPINES FLOOD VICTIMS
The FCAA is planning a fundraising project to help the recent flood victims in the Philippines. Some ideas are: (1) “Split the Pot” drawing tickets and (2) a silent auction at our December 12 Annual Christmas Party. Other suggestions are welcome. Please attend our monthly general membership meeting on October 31 to share your ideas. Members and friends are encouraged to participate and to help out our kababayans in the Philippines. If we decide to have the “Split the Pot” and Silent Auction at the annual Christmas Party, you can help by purchasing tickets and/or donating items for the silent auction. . Donations of aid intended for Philippine flood victims through the FCAA are tax deductible. The FCAA issues receipts for donations made. If you have any questions, please call Mayette at 242-2211 or Elvira at 830-3262.

45TH FOUNDER’S DAY BANQUET AND BALL – SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH 2010 - SHERATON HOTEL
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event. Chairman for this even is Quint Bagcal.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

CINDY RATHBUN, EMILY RATHBUN, MAXIMA BARTOLOME, MARGIE CERNA, LUZ DAYRIT,LEONILA MAGLAQUI, CASSIE MUNOZ, MIRASOL WILLIAMS, MANUEL TADINA, ROSITA DELOS SANTOS, JURIS JUANITEZ.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CYRIL AND ESTELLA CARINO

MEMBERSHIP
This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

REMINDER
A MEMBER HAS TO BE AN ACTIVE PAID MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE COMING ELECTION YEAR (FEBRUARY 2010)

2009-09-21T18:23:00.000-07:00

MEETING

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, Sept. 26th, 2009 - 2:00 pm

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:

You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: September 26th, October 31st, and November 28th, 2009.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Karilagan will be performing on Friday, September 25th for a birthday celebration at the Bayshore Club; Saturday, September 26th at the Guadalupe Church for Feast, and October 10th at the Asian Center for Asian Winter Festival. Practice days are: Thursday from 6:30-9 pm and Saturdays from 2pm to 6 pm. Check your email for practice schedules which is good through January 2010. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

ANNUAL PICNIC – INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC - JUNE 13TH, SATURDAY

We had a great Independence Day picnic at the Centennial/Pena Park in Muldoon on Saturday, June 13th THANK YOU to Chairperson - Gladys and Co-chair - Nez. We also want to say THANK YOU!! to all members, families and friends. We could not have done it without all of you. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the event with lots of games, giveaways and door prizes. See you again next year.

TAGALOG CLASS

Classes are going to start on Saturday, October 3rd, at 2 pm and every Saturday thereafter at the Asian Center. Thank you to Ms. Aurora Hovland for volunteering to teach the class. If you are interested in signing up for the class, please call any of the above listed officers.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at the Asian Cultural Center. There will be more information on the next month’s newsletter.
45TH FOUNDER’S DAY BANQUET AND BALL – SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH 2010
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event.

MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

REMINDER

A MEMBER HAS TO BE AN ACTIVE PAID MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR THE COMING ELECTION YEAR (FEBRUARY 2010)

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

MARYANNE BARTOLOME, ANITA DESOTO ANDREW TAYLOR, IZAIHA KING, NINA VALDEZ, PACITA AGRON, DENNIS CORAL, ARNULFO DE FRANCISCA, NIC JARDIN, FRANK JAVIER, JURIS JUANITEZ, BARBARA MACALINO, EXALTACION ROLLE, JOSEPHINE ROMERO, JEANETTE SVIHRA, FRED WALATKA.

May 2009

2009-05-05T04:03:00.000-07:00

Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc.
Founded 1965

WEBSITE: http://filipinocommunityofanchoragealaskainc.org
Mailing Address: PO BOX 243865, Anchorage, Alaska 99524

OFFICERS (2008-2010)

President - Quint Bagcal - 333-8786 QuintBagcal@yahoo.com
Vice Pres - Evelyn Abello - 333-8669 eabello2@yahoo.com
Secretary - Elvira Taylor - 830-3262 ebataylor@yahoo.com
Treasurer - Mayette Morein- 242-2211 mgmorein@acsalaska.net
Auditor - Nic Jardin - 245-1572 nicj@gci.net"nicj@gci.net
Prop/Safety Mgr Imelda Valdez-764-8387 redward_valdez@yahoo.com

Meeting:

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, MAY 30th, 2009
2:00 pm
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST.
FLYER FOR THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC (6/13) IS ATTACHED
UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:
You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: May 30th, September 26th, October 31st, and November 28th, 2009.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group
Karilagan will be performing for on May 16th, May 30th, June 13th and August 16th. For details, please call our Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

PHILIPPINE CONSUL GENERAL IN ANCHORAGE MAY 28TH -31ST AT ASIAN CENTER
The Philippine Consul General will be here in Anchorage from May 28th – 31st at Asian Center from 8-5 pm. For more details, please contact Nez 350-0219.

ANNUAL PICNIC – INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC - JUNE 13TH, SATURDAY
This year’s annual picnic will be held on June 13th, Saturday, from 11-5 pm at the Centennial/Pena Park in Muldoon. Chairperson is Gladys (952-6531) and Co-chair is Nez (350-0219). We have food contest for Best Adobo and Best Sinigang. Please label your dish with fish, pork, or beef. We also have Karaoke contest. Also, we are looking for volunteers for the committees for this event. If you would like to participate in any of the committees, please contact Gladys or Nez. We need members for set up, clean up, foods, games (kids and adults), food contest, raffle/drawings, door prizes, etc.

TAGALOG CLASS
Classes are currently suspended. FCAA is currently looking for a teacher who can teach conversational tagalog lessons. If you are interested, please call any of the above listed officers.
MEMBERSHIP
This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

MAY BIRTHDAYS
ROEL GONZALES, FLORESSNA HILL, GLORIA KOCSIS, AMBRIAH PARAOAN, LETTY TADINA, CARMELITA TICE, ROLAND VALDEZ, AIDA GADAYON, NELSON LILAGAN, GABRIELLE SUAREZ, PHYLLIS PILAPIL, RIVERA ACAOILI, ELOISA SIGNEY, RICHARD BENIPAYO, SIMON CARINO, WINNIE CICHOSZ

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO ROY & IMELDA VALDEZ
JUNE BIRTHDAYS

JUNE NEBRIDA, CAROL FERNANDEZ, NELLEN BUD, LOVEAUNA CUARESMA, ESTELA PUGAY, RUBBIE MATTICE, FELY GAMBOA, GRANT MOREIN, ELSIE CORTES, MARGARITA DELOS REYES, BLESILDA LOCHMAN, NINA EVES, HONEYLET JUANITEZ, ANGELA CERNA, JOCELYN GARNICK, OFELIA DIMZON, NORMA RAMOS, LORNA NORIEGA, ROSIE BANEZ, TIMOTY JAVIER, ELVIRA TAYLOR, KEVIN TAYLOR

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO MR & MRS FRED AGRON, JURIS & HONEYLET JUANITEZ, ELVIRA & KEVIN TAYLOR.
JULY BIRTHDAYS

FERMINA VALDEZ, TERESITA VIDAL, LAURIE DESOTO, JAMES APONE, IMELDA VALDEZ, FERMINA VALDEZ, SALLY FIDLER, BERNARDO BARTOLOME JR, SELDOVIA TADINA, ARACELI CARREON, NORMA STACY, ROSITA PERALTA, BRANDEN TROUNG, VICTORIA BREWER, EVER ALQUIZA-CORDERO, HENRY BULLECER, CYRIL CARINO, MARYANNE FIRMALAN, FEDERICO LOPEZ, ALEX PARAOAN, LILY RELONTA, TERESITA VIDAL, RAY WARD.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

FRAN NEBRIDA, MARK BARTOLOME, ANITA CUARESMA, MICHELLE MOREIN, MYRA MILLER, ANICIA PIGOS, ROCHELLE MUCHA, ELY PALMA, RJ VALDEZ, DUSTIN VALDEZ, LEONORA ATIENZA, LINDA MILLER, JOVY FERNANDEZ, MONINA VALDEZ, ZENAIDA SMITH, LETICIA MASTRE, ELLIE PENTECOSTES, ELENA CANLAS, JOVY WINTERS.

OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2009.

APRIL 2009

2009-04-22T00:25:00.000-07:00

Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc.
Founded 1965
http://filipinocommunityofanchoragealaskainc.org/
PO BOX 243865, Anchorage, Alaska 99524

OFFICERS (2008-2010)

President - Quint Bagcal - 333-8786 QuintBagcal@yahoo.com

Vice Pres - Evelyn Abello - 333-8669 eabello2@yahoo.com

Secretary - Elvira Taylor - 830-3262 ebataylor@yahoo.com

Treasurer - Mayette Morein- 242-2211 mgmorein@acsalaska.net

Auditor - Nic Jardin 245-1572 nicj@gci.net

Property & Safety Mgr-Imelda Valdez- 764-8387 redward_valdez@yahoo.com

Meeting:

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, April 25th, 2009 2:00 pm

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:
You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: April 25th, May 30th, September 26th, October 31st, and November 28th, 2009.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Karilagan members will rest for a little while after the founders’ day banquet. However, there is another performance at the Denaina Convention Center on April 23rd. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

44TH ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY Banquet and Ball

The 2009 Founder’s Day Banquet and Ball was held at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, March 28, 2009. The event was successful l. Thank you to all who participated on the event: Officers, Members, Families , Committees and Chair Letty Tadina and co-chair Rina Mangrobang.

ANNUAL PICNIC – INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC - JUNE 13TH, SATURDAY

This year’s annual picnic will be held on June 13th, Saturday, from 11-6 pm at the Centennial/Pena Park in Muldoon. There will be more information on next month’s newsletter.

TAGALOG CLASS

Classes are currently suspended. FCAA is currently looking for a teacher who can teach conversational tagalong lessons. If you are interested, please call any of the above listed officers.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT

The FCAA’s Educational Grant was awarded to Seldovia Tadina and a special Recognition award to Brandon Tran.
MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Mila Alvear, Elizabeth Baltazar, Jovita Batageg, Shirley Taylor, Virginia Taylor, Daniel Brooks, Virginia Taylor, Gina Brown, Nenita Farmer, Prudencia Firmalan, Art Goldberg, Allyn Gonzales, Arturo Lopez, Geralda Peterson, Manuela Pumigas, Cresencia Ruiz, Ande Villanueva, Archie Pablico, Alices Munoz, Christina Brooks, Gigi Palma

HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY TO PERLA GARCIA
HAPPY CHRISTENING and BEST WISHES
Ziarlene Angela Pablico

CONDOLENCES

Pugay Family, Paragas Family and Estigo Family

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FEBRUARY 2009

2009-02-21T23:39:00.000-08:00

Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc.
Founded 1965

FEBRUARY 2009

WEBSITE: http://filipinocommunityofanchoragealaskainc.org/

OFFICERS (2008-2010)

President - Quint Bagcal - 333-8786 QuintBagcal@yahoo.com
Vice Pres - Evelyn Abello - 333-8669 eabello2@yahoo.com
Secretary - Elvira Taylor - 830-3262 ebataylor@yahoo.com
Treasurer - Mayette Morein - 242-2211 mgmorein@acsalaska.net
Auditor - Nic Jardin - 245-1572 nicj@gci.net
Property & Safety Mgr-Imelda Valdez - 764-8387 redward_valdez@yahoo.com

Meeting:

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, February 28th, 2009 2:00 pm

Please bring a dish to share

There will be no meeting in MARCH

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:

You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: February 28th, April 25th, May 30th, September 26th, October 31st, November 28th, 2009.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Members have been practicing. Adults practice every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Kids and Youth have practice every Friday and Saturday. Youth will be performing at the West High School for their Multi Cultural Event, Thursday, Feburary 19th. Another performance will be on February 28th at the Museum for the Meet the World event. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

44TH ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY Banquet and Ball

The 2009 Founder’s Day Banquet and Ball will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Event chairperson is Letty Tadina (830-4195) and co-chair is Rina Mangrobang (360-0549).

Banquet dinner tickets – tables or seats will be reserved and assigned upon receipt of payment.
NOTE: If you want front row seating, buy your tickets early.

ANNUAL PICNIC – INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC - JUNE 13TH, SATURDAY

This year’s annual picnic will be held on June 13th, Saturday, from 11-6 pm at the Centennial/Pena Park in Muldoon. There will be more information on next month’s newsletter.

TAGALOG CLASS

Classes are now open and meet on Fridays from 630-730 pm. For any questions, please call Honeylett at 952-2297 or Elvira at 830-3262.

EDUCATIONAL GRANT

The FCAA’s Educational Grant will be awarded at the annual banquet in March 2009. For eligibility requirements, please contact our Educational Chairperson – Honeylet at 952-2297 and Co-chair Evelyn at 333-8669.

FILIPINO DISPLAY CASE

We are planning to update the items in our display case at the Asian Cultural Center. We have not changed or upgraded our display in a long time. If you wish to donate Filipino items for the display, please call Letty at 830-4195. If you donate an item – your name will be noted on the item.

THE FCAA’S NEW MAILING ADDRESS

PO BOX 243856
Anchorage, Alaska 99524

MEMBERSHIP

This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Alma Gower, Hennie Aquino, Cecilia Jardin, Jasmine Cuaresma, Lorna Garcia, Jovy Fernandez, Larry Williams, Evelyn Falzerano, Erlinda Downing, and Alejandra Semana, JR Cerna

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Sarie de Soto, Erik Taylor, Melvin Valdez, Roy Valdez, Jean Andrada, Stefan Ashe Ramos, Mark Begich, Chris Buchholdt, Tessie Gonzales, Marrieta Morein, Cinta Ngaya, Jovita Ramos, Erlinda Rivera, Teresa Slone, John Santa Ana, Lazaro Tolentino, Carmen Paraoan, Quint Bagcal.

JANUARY 2009

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Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc.
Founded 1965

JANUARY 2009

WEBSITE: http://filipinocommunityofanchoragealaskainc.org/

OFFICERS (2008-2010)

President - Quint Bagcal - 333-8786 QuintBagcal@yahoo.com
Vice Pres - Evelyn Abello - 333-8669 eabello2@yahoo.com
Secretary - Elvira Taylor - 830-3262 ebataylor@yahoo.com
Treasurer - Mayette Morein - 242-2211 gmorein@acsalaska.net
Auditor - Nic Jardin - 245-1572 nicj@gci.net
Property & Safety Mgr-Imelda Valdez - 764-8387 redward_valdez@yahoo.com

Meeting:

General Membership Meeting -- Saturday, January 31st, 2009
2:00 pm

Please bring a dish to share

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:

You are always invited to attend the Monthly General Membership Meetings 2:00-4:00 pm at the Asian Cultural Center every last Saturday of the month: January 31st, February 28th, April 25th, May 30th, September 26th, October 31st, November 28th, 2009.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Members had a break during the Holidays. The first practice will be on Saturday January 10th from 3-6 pm. Upcoming practice schedules will be posted and members will be notified. If you have any questions, please call our Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 243-5685 or Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

CHRISTMAS Party

The party was a success!! Many members and friends attended. Food was plentiful, the program kept attendees entertained, and there were lots of goodies from Santa for the children. A BIG BIG THANK YOU to Members and Officers: Merba, Imelda, Quint, Nic, Mayette, Kevin, Allyn, Gladys, Honeylet, Evelyn1, Evelyn2, Fran, Marlon, Roy, Anita, Estela, Fred , Linda and MANY MORE and to all who helped with event - you know who you are– the list is long. Thanks again to ALL. Now, we need to gear up for our annual Banquet in March.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE tickets - WINNERS

GRAND PRIZE # 939 - MARY LEATHERMAN

CONSOLATION PRIZES
1. # 64 GORETTE DUMAOP
2. #397 IZAIHA KING
3. # 594 DOLLY PARAGAS
4. #611 GRACE MURK
5. #859 AVELINO DE GUZMAN
6. #365 LYDIA SARGENTO
7. #541 CONCHITA PAL-BYAS
8. #795 EDGARDO DANUGRAO
9. #1064 DANIEL BROOKS
10. #186 BABETTE GOODWIN

PAROL CONTEST WINNERS

First Prize Monina Valdez
Second Prize Mark Bartolome
Third Prize Shelby Tadina
Consolation Prize Jovy Fernandez

AUCTION

Thanks to Evelyn for organizing the Auction table. The Auction brought in $334.00. The FCAA would like to thank all the members and friends who participated and contributed items for the auction.

44TH ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY Banquet and Ball

The 2009 Founder’s Day Banquet and Ball will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Event chairperson is Letty Tadina (830-4195) and co-chair is Rina Mangrobang (360-0549). Dance practice sessions: kids, youths and adults are now well underway.
Banquet dinner tickets – tables or seats will be reserved and assigned upon receipt of payment. NOTE: If you want front row seating, buy your tickets early.

SCHOLARSHIP

The FCAA’s Educational Scholarship will be awarded at the annual banquet in March 2009. For eligibility requirements, please contact our Scholarship Chairperson – Honeylet Juanitez at 952-2297.

TAGALOG CLASS

Registration for our Tagalog class is now open. Honeylet has agreed to teach the class again. We have purchased several workbooks for the students to use beginning on Saturday, February 7th. For questions, please call Honeylet at 952-2297 or Elvira Taylor at 830-3262. Registration fee is $5.00.
FILIPINO DISPLAY CASE
We are planning to update the items in our display case at the Asian Cultural Center. We have not changed or upgraded our display in a long time. If you wish to donate Filipino items for the display, please call Letty at 830-4195.

THE FCAA’S NEW MAILING ADDRESS

PO BOX 243856
Anchorage, Alaska 99524

MEMBERSHIP
This is a reminder that membership fees are due in September of each year. Membership dues are: $15.00 per year; $200.00 for Life members; and $10.00 for Seniors-60 and older. For more information regarding membership, please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Estelita Agron, Clara Amidon, Emilyn Brooks, Cyrene Carinio, Monica Valdez, Winston Viray, Gladys King and Jerlyn Odron.

CONDOLENCE TO ABELLO FAMILY

Our condolences to the Abello family for the loss of their mother, Estelita Abello. We will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

GET WELL SOON

Gilbert Morein was recently in the hospital for surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery.

FCAA, INC. 2008 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

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The Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc. (FCAA) cordially invites you, your family and friends to its 2008 Annual Christmas Party.

WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008
11:00a.m.–1:00p.m. --- Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. --- Program

Christmas Carols
Christmas Raffle Drawing
Santa Claus Visit With FCAA Kids
FUN – PRIZES – FUN – PRIZES – FUN – PRIZES
WHERE: Asian Alaskan Cultural Center
(Entrance in rear of Northwood Elementary School,
corner of Northwood St. and 48th Avenue, Spenard area)

MALIGAYANG PASKO at MANIGONG BAGONG TAON SA INYONG LAHAT!!!!!
For more information, please call: Merba Bartolome 336-2511
Imelda Valdez 764-8387

2nd ANNUAL FCAA PAROL CONTEST

2008-11-19T21:00:00.000-08:00

Are you creative?

Do you want to win Prizes?

Join the Parol Contest and win the following prizes:

1st Prize – $100
2nd Prize - $75
3rd Prize - $50
2 consolation prizes - $25 each

Criteria for Judging:

Originality (30%) – Not bought or commercially made and not an entry from last year’s contest
Creativity (40%) – Wise use of paper and wood (bamboo sticks and paper or cellophane materials).
Overall Presentation (30%) – Best design yet economical

Entry must be received on or before 7:00 p.m. on December 12th 2008 at the Asian Center. Parol entries received after this date can not be included in the contest.

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

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Filipino Community of Anchorage, Alaska, Inc.
Founded 1965

WEBSITE: http://filipinocommunityofanchoragealaskainc.org/

OFFICERS (2008-2010)

President - Quint Bagcal - 333-8786
Vice Pres - Evelyn Abello - 333-8669
Secretary - Elvira Taylor - 830-3262
Treasurer - Mayette Morein - 242-2211
Auditor - Nic Jardin - 245-1572
Property & Safety Mgr Imelda Valdez - 764-8387

Meeting:

General Membership Meeting--- Saturday, November 29th, 2008 2:00P.M.

Please bring a dish to share

UPCOMING GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS:
LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:
2009: January 31st; February 28th; April 25th; May 30th; September 26th; October 31st; and November 28th
TIME: 2-4PM Please mark your calendar.

KARILAGAN Folkloric Group

Performances

Karilagan performances will be on November 7th, Guadalupe Church and on November 15th, at the Asian Center for AACC, Winter Festival.

Practice dates:
November 22, Saturday    3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.    Adults & Children
      29, Saturday    1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.     Thanksgiving Meeting & Party
December 4, Thursday,   6:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.     Youth
       6, Saturday,    3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.     Adults & Children
        11, Thursday    6:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.     Youth
       13, Saturday    10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m     FCAA Christmas Party

VACATION BREAK
Next Practice will be on Thursday, January 8, 2009, 630-900 pm.
For questions for the above events, please contact Letty Tadina at 830-4195 or contact Karilagan Cultural Chairperson, Hennie Aquino at 907-243-5685.

Christmas Party

Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 13th, 2008. Chairperson for this event is Merba Bartolome (336-2511), and Co-Chair is Imelda (764-8387) and the Program Coordinator is Nic (245-1572). We need more volunteers for food, decorations, set up and clean up, etc. If you would like to participate to the committee, please call Merba or Imelda. As usual, we will have food, entertainment, songs, dances and karaoke. We are going to have another Parole/Lantern contest. Requirements in joining the contest will be attached to this notice.

AUCTION – There will also be a silent auction. Evelyn is in charge for this event. If you have some stuff to donate, please call Evelyn at 333-8669 or bring it to our next meeting, November 29th.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKETS - We have sold several booklets. However, we still need to sell a lot more tickets. Please help. For those who have helped so far, Thank you all for your assistance. If you need more tickets to sell or buy please contact any of the officers listed above.

Cost for the ticket is $10.00 each ticket. If you need tickets to sell, please call Merba at 336-2511 or any officers listed above.

Grand Prize is a round trip ticket to the Philippines or $1,500.00 CASH.
Consolation Prizes are ten (10) $100.00 CASH each.

44th Annual Founder’s Day Banquet and Ball

2009 Founder’s Day Banquet and Ball will be held at Sheraton Hotel on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Chairperson for this event is Letty Tadina (830-4195) and Co-Chair Rina Mangrobang (360-0549). Practices for the dances: kids, youths and adults, are now well underway (see above listed practice dates). A table or a seat is reserved when a payment is made ahead of time. So, buy your tickets early.

SCHOLARSHIP

FCAA’s Educational Scholarship will be awarded to a junior high school in March 2009.
For requirements please contact our Scholarship Chair person-Honeylet Juanitez.

TAGALOG CLASS

Registration for Tagalog class is now open. Honeylet has agreed to teach the class again. We are planning to purchase a workbook for the students to use beginning 2009. For the meantime, if you have any kind of Tagalog books to donate for our Tagalog class, please bring them to our monthly meetings or call Honeylet at 952-2297 or to any Officers listed above for pick up.

Filipino Stuff

We are planning to update the Filipino stuff displayed at the Asian Center. We have not changed our display for a long time. We are asking all members to see if anyone or any member/s can donate any kind of Filipino stuff to put on the glass display. Again, please call any of the Officers listed above for an item pick up.

NEW MAILING ADDRESS FOR FCAA, INC

PO BOX 243856
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99524-3856

MEMBERSHIP
This is to remind members that membership fee is due every year: $15.00 a year; $200.00 Life Time; and $10.00 for Senior 60 and up. For further questions regarding membership please call Letty Tadina at 830-4195.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Merba and Marlon Bartolome, Joanne Cruz, Maria Mahl, Josephine Regal, Luz Suarez, Manuel Tadina, Oswald Aquino, Aurora Hovland, Freda Mucha, Davin & Tehya Nicholas, Xavier Aquino, Joven Khamphanh and Lyndea Kelleher.

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Marlon Bartolome and to Mr. & Mrs. Chris Smith on their Wedding Anniversary !!

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Evelyn Abello, Alfredo Agron, Frank and Josie Antolin, Elvira Aquino, Josephine Brooks, Elegia Frigillana, Mariecris Gatlabayan, Marcheta Jim, Jasher Juanitez, Demmie Ocampo, Fred Bugarin, Andrea Cerna, Victoria Cuaresma, Pinky Tooyak.

PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY. MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE EACH YEAR. IF YOU NEED A NEW FORM FOR CHANGES AND FOR NEW MEMBERSHIPS YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE FORM FROM OUR WEBSITE OR GIVE US A CALL. YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER FORM IF THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION PROVIDED.