ETHNIC FESTIVAL THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERSThanks to all who took part in this cultural event that showcased our Philippine food, dance, and hospital-ity. There were many hard days and nights for all who helped to make this a success. Your time is the most valuable gift that you can give to the Association. And for those who

donated money and/or materials, your kind gestures are very much appreci-ated. Our reward is the satisfaction that we Filipinos have again delivered what is expected from us. Said KMBC reporter, “The food is really good. And the Filipino food is...so good!” – Adela & Michael Tan

September2007A Publication of the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City

www.filipino-association.org

September Affair -September 22ndNASCAR Food Concession -September 28th, 29th, 30thKuh Ledesma & Pops Fernandez @ KCI-Expo -October 12th“Historia” featuring Sinag-Tala Performing Arts Troupe -November 17th

Filipino Assn of Greater Kansas CityMinutes of Town Hall Meeting July 28, 2007, 1-3 pm at the Filipino Cultural Center (FCC)Faciitator : Lillian PardoPresentor : phases of FCC building : Jun PunoAttendance : see separate list

Goals of the meeting: -to get input from the general mem-bership on the completion of the phase 2/3 development of the FCC-to develop a basis of a 5-year stra-tegic plan for the FAGround Rules were set to conduct the meeting :-all opinions/suggestions are welcom(inside and outside the box)-respect the floor while others are talking-wait to be recognized-discussion and differences of opin-ion welcome-let us practice civility to each otherBrief historical review of the decades prior to building the FCC:-1968-1978 – incorporation of the FA, Sinag-Tala founded, Fiesta Fili-pina fundraising activities carried out through the years since 1976- 1978 – 1988 – Philippine House property purchased- 1988-1998 – plans for a FCC build-ing initiated, purchase of adjacent 1 ½ acres land, FCC Foundation in-corporated to assist in major capital fund campaign for the building- 1998 to present – 2000 inaugura-tion of current FCC, continued use as rehearsal studio for Sinag-Tala, cultural exhibits, social programs and current site of annual Fiesta Filipina

Strengths of FAGKC• Growing group of youth• Filipino Cultural Center• Organized• Experienced• Members• Sinag-Tala• Known in the community• Able leaders• Longevity• Knowledgeable seniors• Umbrella organization• Small enough to be cohesive• United

• Rich patrons• Financially stable• Ran by volunteers• Committed and dedicated members• Determined• Proud to be filipino• Age diversity• Open to debate• Accountability• Influential members also part of different organizations in com-munity

Weakness• Poor• Personalize issues• Missing members• Retired members• Half hearted commitment• Poor communication• Declining membership?• “flash in the pan”• Regionalism• Clique• Loyalty to person not associa tion• Lack of open mindedness: over traditionalistic• Bickering• “chip on the shoulder”• “crab mentality”• Weak volunteer management• Tambuli – inconsistent man-agement and issuing.• Unclear benefits of member-ship of FAGKC.• FILIPINO TIME!!! – tardiness• “ownership” mentality• Passive members• Close mindedness• Lack of information• Distinguish between active and non-active members. What are the benefits of being active within the community?• Lack of consistency commu-nity programs. Opportunities• Grants• Network(s)• Mentorship for future leaders• Educational programs• Credibility• Public awareness• Fundraising• Showcase country

• Outreach to filipinos in the Philippines• Scholarships• Communal identity• Empowerment: role model• Have a steady income to sup-port FCC• Outreach programChallenges• Aging leaders• Sustained membership• Mobility of the youth• Building leadership among the youth (via mentoring)• Generation gap• Lack of active members• Consistency• Turnover of leadership• Assets fully maintained• Money• Funding/ alternate methods of funding• Recruitment of new members and volunteers• Archiving• Grant writing•To inspire• Communication is weak (per-sonalized vs. email)• Regional• Job opportunities/ apprentice• Youth commitment in fundrais-ing

Needs/ FCCCurrent• Storage for props and cos-tumes• Full time staff• Security• Plan• Steady income/funding• Self-sufficiency• Proper equipment for cooking!• Office & library• Custodial items• Archiving/ filing• Improvements to the base-ment of the filipino house• Massive upgrades- landscape, yard, kitchen, bathroomFuture• Fence• Upgrade our audio visual equipment• More parking spaces

Minutes of Town Hall Meeting (July 28, 2007)

• Permanent exhibit area• Office• General expansion to the entire property• Steady source of income, expand our opportunities to improve the CC• Amphitheatre• Energy saving techniques• Proper communication• Sports facility• Vending machine• Expansion of FCC with offices dedicated to separate organizations within the FAGKC• Scheduling• Library

• Mobile van• Leadership training• Recruitment• New furniture adaptable• Risers•Stage & lights

5-Year Vision• Full time paid executive director• Phase 2 completed• Storage/ kitchen upgrade• Hiring development officers• 10% increase annually in mem-bership• Filipino house fully renovated• Commercial feasibility• Commercial lease

• Pamphlets/ information packet• Succession of leadership in 5 years – Group of youth leaders• Unification• Day care/ Adult Care Facility• Networking all the filipinos in the US• PR machine• Upscale Filipino restaurant• Completion of all FCC phases• Big act to attract all Filipinos – For example…Martin Nievera, Kuh Ledesma, or other famous people• Double the attendance during meetings.• Consider second story expan-sion

Minutes transcribed by Claudette de la CruzNotes taken during the meeting by Beth Rosas and Claudette de la CruzPresentation by Jun Puno of the original Phased Development of the FCC:-completion of FCC as originally conceived will add storage space for costumes, props and others such as tables and chair, permanent exhibit space, board room and library, office spaces, foyer and circle drive entrance-discussion followed : should we consider building a second level addition instead of annexation ? rationale : valuable land use can be preserved if we are to consider commercial land lease to generate income to pay future mortgage , thus recommended for further discussion, as cost would be a major issue, could be double than what was originally con-ceived as a single floor plan.

Reviewed and approved by : LILLIAN PARDOJuly 30, 2007

Filipino Association of Greater Kansa CityMonthly General MeetingsAugust 3, 2007Call to Order at 7:37pm

Approval of the Agenda- approved

Approval of the Minutes of the July Meeting- approved

President’s Report- someone kicked in upstairs door in Philippine house therefore locks were changed. For the meantime the House will not be available for rental and practice until further notice. It will go under renovation for costume storage. If you need a key find someone with one and it will not be copied. Busy with ethnic festival preparation. May need another freezer.

Treasurer’s Report- last month collected $140 membership, dance $444. See Report for withdrawals. Report approved

Executive Committee’s ReportMembership- Received 2 member-ship. 250 paid members compared to 296 last year Tambuli Editor-in-Chief- not presentEthnic Festival- August 17-19. Sinag-tala performs on Saturday at 600. Get together on WED august 15 to set up and eat. Booth set up will be Saturday, August 11 at 7:30am. Adela requested shelving in the booth. Volunteers are needed BADLY for ethnic.Hospitality- Thank you to Amy and Lisa for setting up volunteer gather-ing for Food.Nomination- no report- need a list of members as of 6/30/07Social Affairs- not presentWays & Means- Dance night tomor-row august 4, 2007; Amy’s realtor said her realtor will donate 20% of gross

income to association.Finance- no reportFCC- not present but report states the following: There has been regular usage of the FCC since July averaging 2 events per month. Usage will be decreased due to sinag-tala practice on Saturdays from 1-4p. There were 3 events in July (2 members, 1 non members). In August there will be 2 events for non members. Average fee is about $500-600 per event. $1710 has been collected for the past 2 weekends.Scholarship- no applications re-ceived. June was the Youth Lock In had 5 Participants was a good change/FYO- not presentSenior Council- calendar was talked about but not all material has not been received. Deadline is August 15. If not received page will be replaced. Macy’s Shop for a cause. Card are for sale for $5 and a $10 card is received.Information Services- Minutes from the town hall are available for down-load as well as nomination forms and table host forms for September Affair. No one responded to my challenge for last month for people to leave comments on the web site. Absent from the website is one ar-ticle per month from the tambuli. The digital archive has been scanned through 1999. Idea to cell DVD/CD of tambuli is postponed indefinitely. Need quality banner for ethnic. Buildings & Grounds- need commit-tee to start renovations. Will start work in basement next week. Goal is to have Philippine house renovated by end of November. Emergency board meeting will be on August 25th at Amy’s house. Please call to RSVP. Further action about Philippine house usage will be discussed and then brought back to

the members at the next meeting.

Executive Director of Sinag-Tala Performing Arts TroupeDirector of Sampaguita ChoirDirector of Sinag-tala Dance Troupe- Rehearsals under way for ethnic and concert. Executive committee meeting met July 29 for detailed preparations. KC star magazine will have photo shoot on Aug 12 with dancers and choir and she will follow us through ethnic. FCCF- plans under way for 2 fund-raising events. One in December (bowling) and late spring or early summer (5K fun walk/run). Need participants and volunteers. September Affair- Details are being worked on. Need and MC for Sep-tember Affair.

Old BusinessJoel wants to make sure that the renovation of the house be made a final decision because it has been approved and the project can never be done because many people has opposed – discussion is tabled.New BusinessJohn announced that a kababayan has issued a new nation wide news-paper and the publisher is allocating two pages for the association for free.Bong received email about some-one wanting to donate money a would like a plaque to remember his mother. John said maybe members could donate money to help to renovate the house.Ping reminded that we have the brick and plaque programSoldanya family thanks those who responded to their email to make their move easier.Need Bowlers and supportsAdjournment at 9:30

September birthdays

Gregory Baker 1Grace Lina 1Mila Aquino 2Larry Cabe 2Maria Cecilia Macaraeg 2Miguel Valenzuela 2Virginia Adenic 3Ian Rivera 3Emy Yabut R.N. 3Andrew Estes 4Ruth Huebner 4Marc Huebner 4Rosanna Jalbuena-McCul-lam 4Robert Manary Sr. 4Ruth Preston 4Peachy Reyes 4Anthony Tungol 5Jeremy Anterola 6Jeremy Karl 6Mike McCullam 6Naty Pricer 8Chase Caudill 9Justin Preston 9Etherlinda Ruffy 9Bing Yzon 9Rose Ballares 10Josie Doyle 10Roger McGee 10Ben Sabido 12Bryan Francisco 13Maria Lynch 13Jean Thompson 13Ken Rowlan 14

Cipriano Ubalde 14Linda Elliston 15Gary Rosas 15Helen Ruiz 15Rose Salvatierra 15Glenda Naldoza 16Noeme Sapad 16Jose Cocjin 17Mia Garchitorena 17Darin Nugent 17Ping Bayani 20Edwin de los Santos 20Megan Kagahastian 20Zennie Kuhlmann 20Delia Mullins 20Fred Toloza 20Jack West 20Mark Potino 21Rossana Brooks 22Maria Ferber 22Lucy Ferber 22Delia Lota 22Joshua Race Mas 22Maria Butkovich 23Jonathan Glinoga 23Adam James Todd 23David Ballares 24Vicky Herrera R.N. 24Joycelyn Seymour 24Rich Snyder 24Lara Thompson 24John Austin 25Rebecca Gregoria 25Victoria Quinones 25Samuel Christian Mamu-ric 26Gigi Mateo R.N. 26Olivia McGovern 26Rene Ruiz 27Nicholas Vergara 27Michelle Bittner 28

Fred Iloreta M.D. 28David Bump 29Ging Crabtree 29Mary Bingsley 30David Gauwitz 30Sylvia Lindbeck 30Gerry Vergara M.D. 30

September Anniversaries

HAngel and Lily Casillan 1Philip and Rea Alaniz 6Cris Bautista and Lilia Capili-Bautista 6John and Joanne Chec-chi 8Charles and Ruth Pres-ton 9David Gauwitz and Joan Dy-Gauwitz 10Antonino and Amparo Aguilera 10Cipriano and Lourdes Ubalde 19Peter and Michelle Saing 20Ted and Marietta Tungol 22Jim and Lisa Hopkins 22Albert and Jo Abraham 26 24Joel and Ronda Gaela 27Mike and Malou Nix 27Mike and Amor de los Santos 31Edgardo Limayo and

Sinag-Tala Performing Arts TroupeConcert : November 17, 2007Folly Theater, 12th and Central Streets, Kansas City, Missouri

Performance Times and Ticket Information------------------------------------------------------------------------ HISTORIA : Philippine history through dance and music

Matinee : 2:00 pm Orchestra/lower balcony : $ 10.00 Upper balcony : $ 7.50 Box : 6 - (seats 4) : $ 200.00 each boxGala : 8:00 pmOrchestra/lower balcony : $ 25.00 Upper balcony : $ 10.00 Tickets available at Folly Theater Box Office : 816-474-4444 or Ticketmaster : 816-331-3330www.ticketmaster.com****************************************************To Tambuli readers, Filipino Association members and friends :

This is an invitation for you all to come and attend the forthcoming 35th anniversary concert of the Sinag-Tala Performing Arts Troupe.

The ticket information is being provided to you so you can plan accordingly to invite your friends, class-mates, neighbors, co-workers and admirers. The tickets are very reasonably priced to attract students. The matinee performance is timed to allow seniors and youth to come and be part of our cultural heritage in dance and music.

We need to fill the concert hall, capacity about 900 per performance, so we have a large bill to fill. There are many people working hard to bring a premiere class performance that you can be proud of. PLEASE get your tickets now, they will only be available through the Folly Theater Box Office or Ticketmaster. Get them now!!! Act now!!!

Counting on your support. Salamat! Mabuhay!Lillian G. Pardo, M.D.Executive Director, Sinag-Tala

2007 SEPTEMBER AFFAIR – TABLE HOST AGREEMENT FORM

WE ARE A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION TABLE.HOST_FORM.2007

Each year, an extraordinary group of generous individuals show their loyal support to the Filipino Association, its mission and its activities by digging deeper and giving that “extra something” during our annual September Affair. We invite you to become part of this special group by hosting one or more tables during the gala night.

- GUESTS -

1. Your Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

2. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

4. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

5. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

6. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

7. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

8. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

9. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

10. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

If hosting one (1) full table please complete the above list. If you are hosting two (2) or more tables, please use the back side of this form to list additional guests.

- PRICES -

Single Ticket (1 Person) - $65.00 Full Table (10 People) - $650.00

- RESERVATION AGREEMENT -

I / WE WOULD LIKE TO BE HOST AT THE 2007 SEPTEMBER AFFAIR:

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________ To Pay Amount: $

Please send your response along with this form and your check made payable to: Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City and mail to:

Lilia C. Capili-Bautista 708 N. Singletree St. Olathe, KS 66061

Deadline for table host reservations is no later than September 7, 2007.For more information or questions, please call: Lilia Bautista at 913.780.1112 or 913.220.4679

Recently one of the Association’s prime fundraising activities has been running a concession stand at Kansas Speedway. We are again looking for volunteers who would like to help prepare, cook, and sell food items from Septem-ber 28-30 (3 days) for the NAS-CAR races.

For more information, you can contact Paul De Los Santos at pdelossantos622@yahoo.com.