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EXECUTIVE MEETINGS ON AUGUST 30TH AND SEPT. 13TH

     All Officers and Directors should attend a meeting on August 30th and Sept. 13th at the Oceanside Library Community Room located at 3861 Mission Ave. #B1, Oceanside, CA 92058 (beside Oceanside Police Station). Meeting starts at 6:30 PM. Members are most welcome to attend and can start nominating candidates for the forthcoming election of officers and directors. Deadline to submit nominations will be on Sept. 13th during the executive meeting.

FIL-AM 2010 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NEWS

     Five (5) deserving FIL-AM scholars received their cash awards on June 12, 2010 from the association - (left to right) FIL-AM Scholarship Committee composed of Asst. Sec. Anthony Fulmore, Dir. Dee Weber, Nelly Taguba, 4th placer Audrey Foronda, 5th placer Isaiah Luzon, 3rd placer Oliver Hamto, 2nd placer Alexandra Tuazon, 1st placer Wade Licup, and FIL-AM Pres. Rica Derosier.

The Committee did some fund-raising activities solely for this project like the May 1st and May 29th Rummage Sale.

APPRECIATION LUNCH FOR THE JOB WELL DONE!

     On June 13th, an appreciation lunch was hosted by the organization at the Buca de Beppo Restaurant in Carlsbad, California, for the hard work of its members and volunteers that made its June 12th Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration a success!

FIL-AM SUPPORTS THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN GROUP

     On April 11, 2010 at the Jasmine Restaurant in San Diego, California, the FIL-AM association supported the Smoky Mountain concert to help the young and unfortunate people in the Philippines.

FIL-AM AT THE OCEANSIDE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

On May 26, 2010, during the Oceanside City Council meeting at the Oceanside City Hall, the association together with the Oceanside Library was given the opportunity to promote the June 12th Annual Filipino Cultural Day. Representing the organization was VP Mely Sivage and Sec. Belle Limoge. Oceanside Library Head Debbie Polich also talked about the said event. To highlight the presentation, nine (9) FIL-AM members were selected to recite the Pledge of Allegiance with Philippine costumes namely, Giles, Gloria Giles, Angelina Flemming, Karlo de Vera, Shannel Logan, Alexa Ortega, Mona Abrazado, Melanie Pagayonan and Anthony Pagayonan.

2010 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS

JULY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS


Auditor ENRI FULMORE had fantastic celebrations of her birthday - first at the Tambayan Karaoke Restaurant and then a surprise birthday dance party at the Staff NCO in Camp Pendleton.


VIRGIE SOLIMAN celebrated her 80th birthday on July 3rd with her family and loved ones from the United States and the Philippines. It was a well-attended birthday celebration! The Fil-Am Cultural Dance Group performed for
her birthday as well.

 

JUNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS


Pres. RICA DEROSIER, Sec. BELLE LIMOGE and Asst. Sec. ANTHONY FULMORE were greeted with fellow officers and directors after the June special executive meeting at the Community Room of the Mission Oceanside Library. The celebration continued at the Buca de Beppo Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA, then at the Staff NCO karaoke bar in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA and at Pala Casino for a night of cocktails and dancing.

 

APRIL & MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS


Social Chair PAT DELA ROSA celebrated her birthday with her FIL-AM friends with a BANG!


     FIL-AM BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL AND MAY
Lovely FIL-AM's celebrate their birthdays during the April 5th executive meeting at the Community Room of Mission Oceanside Branch Library. Standing from left to right are Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 3rd runner up Carol Johnson (May celebrant), Mrs. Fil-Am 2009 2nd runner up Dorothy Mahimer (April celebrant) and Social Chair Dir. Pat dela Rosa (April celebrant). Seated from left to right are Dir. Zucette Lumabas (April celebrant) and VP Mely Sivage (March celebrant).


FIL-AM officers and members posed with birthday celebrants before cutting the cake!

SOCIAL EVENTS

CONGRATULATIONS 2010 GRADUATES!

On June 14, 2010, ALEXANDRA TUAZON graduated from Fallbrook High School. Her friends, relatives and loved ones joined her memorable celebration at the in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California.


On May 15th, SAMANTHA HAMTO got her B.S. Sociology degree and what followed was a big and wonderful celebration with her family, friends, fellow graduates and loved ones!

 

FIL-AM'S SUPPORT TO THE OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

FIL-AM SHOWS SUPPORT AND APPRECIATION TO THE OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY BY DONATING ANOTHER $1,500

During the association's APPRECIATION DAY on June 27th at the Community Room of the Oceanside Public Library, FIL-AM showed its appreciation to the Library by giving a donation of $1,500. The Library has been the association's partner for more than eight years in promoting the culture of the Philippines in the community. Shown in the picture at the center is the Oceanside Public Library Head Deborah Polich accepting and thanking the association for the donation, as Library Sec. Cheri Noel and FIL-AM Pres. Rica Derosier listen.

FIL-AM donated $ 1,500 to the Oceanside Library.
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FIL-AM DONATES PHILIPPINE CULTURAL BOOKS, CD's AND POSTERS TO OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

FIL-AM donated at least sixty (60) different kinds of interesting reading materials, audio and visual aids on Philippine culture, arts, history and children's books. These materials were procured by Asst. Treas. Belle Limoge when she was in the Philippines, in behalf of the association, aside from some personal donation. Many thanks to the Philippine Department of Tourism, National Historical Institute, and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts chaired by Mr. Ambeth Ocampo.

There are books that show even the history and culture of specific groups like the Ilocanos, the Ifugaos, and others, not to mention some books on the Philippines' World Heritage Sites, culinary and cultural landmarks. Value-oriented and bilingual (English and Filipino) books for children were also donated that depict the Philippine myths, legends, and anecdotes. CD's that show what the 7,107 Philippine islands can offer and some Filipino musical classics are available. Please check them out at the Oceanside Public Library at 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054.
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