A Special Message from FAAWIS President Sheila Plaga Jackson 
Hooray, spring is finally here! Can you believe we are already into May? During these first few months, FAAWIS has definitely been a lot of work. It is almost like a part time job. However, in spite of the many challenges, the experiences, accomplishments, and rewards, thus far, has motivated and inspired me even more to “finish the race”.
The first 3 hurdles I was immediately faced with in 2010 were completing the 501 Federal Tax Exempt process; finding a new FAAWIS webmaster to maintain our website; and figuring out how we were going to do the Bulalakaw without our Bulalakaw Guru of 7 years, Mario Ballesteros. With the 501 application, we completed all the necessary documents needed by the IRS, making FAAWIS an official 501c4 Federal Tax Exempt organization in mid April. How exciting it was to see something that has been in the works for almost 3 years finally come to
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fruition! The next step for us now is to
apply for State Tax Exemption. Thank you to all who had their hands in
this project from day one!
In February, we were very fortunate to have Diane Wolf as our new web master. Diane not only created a new website for us, but she also kindly agreed to maintain the new website at a very affordable rate. We hope you will visit our website, and hope you will like our fresh, new look! In March, we were able to obtain the software needed to do the newsletter, and I and my nephew, Jaizon (bless his heart), were able to quickly learn the new software in time for the deadline of this issue of Bulalakaw.
Then, for the first 2 events in April and May, I had the pleasure of working with 2 phenomenal teams, my Bowling & Spring Fling committees. What a blessing it was to have Patrick Moloney & Mareta Prill
chair these events, respectively. Both committees were absolutely great
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things go so
smoothly the day of the event that I was actually able to enjoy both events. In addition to the Spring Fling event, not only were we able to raise money for the Philippine Center Free Medical Clinic, but also, we were able to raise enough money to cover our entire expense needed for new costumes & props for the Silahis Dance Troupe. Although these past 4 months have been a bit challenging and overwhelming, I cannot go without saying how truly thankful I am to my God, who has been there every step of the way - giving me the strength I needed during the times I had no sleep; sending me a great group of people to work with to get the job done; providing the financial support needed to meet our budget thus far; and most of all, comforting and reassuring me that I am not alone in “this race”.
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The 38th Annual FAAWIS Formal Dinner & Dance:
Great News!!!! We have extended the RSVP deadline to August 31 for those who are still interested in attending the 38th Annual FAAWIS Formal Dinner & Dance on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 5:00pm at the downtown Hilton Hotel. Please download the copy of the invitation for more information. If interested in attending, please fill out the form and mail your rsvp & check to the address listed at the end of the invite.
Seating is limited and is filling up quickly, and therefore we kindly suggest for you to submit your RSVPs as soon as possible before August 31. Please be aware that due to a required dinner count, we will not be able to accommodate walk ins the night of the event, and we will not be accepting any payments at the door, so kindly submit your RSVPs by August 31. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there!!! Selling Advance Dinner Dance Raffle Tickets:
The FAAWIS Dinner Dance is our major fundraiser event of the year that helps support our events, charitable contributions, dance groups, and scholarships & youth awards throughout the year. Therefore, we will be selling advance raffle tickets at a special price of 3 for $10 (note: it will be $5/ticket at the door). Our grand prizes include a 40 inch TV & Blu ray OR an Apple iPad. To purchase raffle tickets, please download the form and mail by August 31. If you are attending the dinner dance, we will mail your entire raffle tickets to you before the event. Please make certain you fill out each top stub and submit the top stub the night of the event. If you are not attending the dinner dance, we will mail back to you the bottom portion of the raffle ticket and place your top stub in the Raffle Container. You need not be present to win the TV or iPad.
A surprise raffle will be available the night of the event at $10/ticket. The winner of this surprise raffle must be present to win. Good luck everyone!!!
Other Ways to help Support All Our FAAWIS Programming Throughout the Year:
Have you enjoyed our FAAWIS events so far...Bowling, Spring Fling....our amazing turnout of nearly or over 600 attendees at the Picnic & Philippine Independence Day Celebration???? If yes, it is the thanks to the many hands that work very hard in putting it all together and to the many generous supporters who have helped make each event a success. To assure that we continue to provide you quality programs throughout the year, FAAWIS needs the support from our community.
One way you can help support FAAWIS is by getting involved. If you are interested in volunteering for any of our upcoming events (Holiday Folk Fair & the FAAWIS Lunch with Santa), please contact me at 414-427-4694. For the Holiday Folk Fair, we will need many volunteers for this 3 day cultural & educational event in November. Or if you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a board member, please contact me or a fellow board member by August 31 in order to be included in the upcoming nominations & election.
Another way you can support FAAWIS, is by donating or sponsoring an event. Your donation or sponsorship helps alleviate the many costs involved in putting together each event. It is not too late to make a donation to help support our events. If able and interested, please download the Sponsorship Letter for more information and download and send the Form by August 31. Thanking you in advance for your generous support!!!
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PRESIDENT Sheila Plaga Jackson
VICE-PRESIDENT Chad Albano
PRESIDENT-ELECT Christine Lamerand
SECRETARY Tom Baas
TREASURER Abri Morris
AUDITOR Tessie Santos
PROPERTY CUSTODIANS Roger Mendoza Alvin Jackson
EX-OFFICIO Marie Abraham-Rebancos, MD Around the Filipino Community
Asian Festival
Saturday
August 28, 2010
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
3600 Block of National Avenue
Join us for Milwaukee's ONLY Asian Festival, celebrating the many diverse cultures of the world's most intriguing continent.
Featuring the first annual traditional dance competition, great Asian food, children's activities, and live entertainment.
Get Involved!
Call 414-380-4680
Free Medical Clinic's Chance to WIN $50,000:
Let's help support the Philippine Center Free Medical Clinic in a chance to win $50,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Everything On-line Contest. As everyone may know the clinic serves the uninsured and underinsured population of Milwaukee. To actively support Dr. Singson's great work in our community, please go to the following website to vote for this very worth cause:
http://www.refresheverything.com/freemedicalclinic
You may also text in your vote by dialing 73774 and type in the message 101519
Voting continues now til August 31st! Good luck, Dr. Singson & the Philippine Center Free Medical Clinic!!!
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