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FAAWIS PICNIC
July 19, 2008
Wirth Park, Brookfield
(Click here for location map)


FAAWIS Picnic is on July 19, 2008.  Please watch the  videos of the 2007 picnic. We hope to see you, your family & friends.
Flashback Video: FAAWIS Picnic 2007 - "The Potluck"
Flashback Video: FAAWIS Picnic 2007 - "The Games"

Highlights               
►Kids Camp 2008
   Kids activities of the day ..NEW
   Kids singing "Lupang Hinirang" ..NEW
►Spring Dance 2008
   The FAAWIS Youth Dance Group in the 1950's music
   Spring Dance  #1
   Spring Dance  #2
   Spring Dance  #3
The FAAWIS Constitution and By-laws has been amended
Dr. Singson named 2008 Milwaukee Woman of the Year
An amazing effort of our FAAWIS Youth Volunteers
Slideshow of the "Bowl for Fun" in March, 2008
Slideshow of the Basketball Tournament in April, 2008

FAAWIS NEWS      

Community Service – Youth Program
by Mimi Ballesteros

When I accepted the role of  FAAWIS president this year, I made it my goal to focus on programs for our children/youths and encourage their active involvement in our community.  They are our future and our hope >>

FAAWIS “Bowl For Fun” – Sport for Everyone
By Apolo Guzman
FAAWIS held a “Bowl For Fun” tournament last March 29, 2008 at Bluemound Bowl. The idea of having sporting events was started under the leadership of Patrick Moloney, and carried over to Mimi Ballesteros’ term. With these planned sports activities,  >>

FAAWIS Basketball Tournament
By Ferdie Ramos
Express yourself wherever you are. Mobilize!
First of all, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the FAAWIS Basketball Tournament, held last Sunday, April 27, 2008 at the Marian Center Gym. Everyone had a blast watching >>

Philippine Independence Day Celebration
A Day Camp for Children & Youth

by Mimi Ballesteros

FAAWIS invites all children and youth from the Filipino-American community to a day camp, in celebration of  Philippine Independence Day.  This special event will be held on Saturday, June 14th, at Willowood Park >>

Showcasing Women
by Audrey Hoffer ahoffer@journalsentinel.com
Chevrolet and Macy's have teamed up to name Violeta A. Singson, a pediatrician and founder of the Free Medical Clinic, 2008 Milwaukee Woman of the Year.>>


Flashback News___________________________________
2007 Spring Dance
2007 FAAWIS PICNIC
2007 Outstanding Community Service Awardee
Dance Troupe
Teach Girl Scout Campers
 

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  The Philippine Center
Free Medical Clinic
Clinic is open on July 26, 2008
(9-12Noon)
NEW LOCATION: 535 N 27th Street
 (between Michigan & Clyborn
For more info, please call
414-342-1400 or visit: www.philippinecenter.org
MAPS to the FREE MEDICAL CLINIC>>
 
 

From the Desk of the President
Mimi Ballesteros The first quarter of the year has come and gone and we’re off to a good start. I have met many people since the beginning of this year, many of whom have graciously offered their assistance. This is a very rewarding experience for which I am grateful to have been granted. I would like to thank all of you who have registered as FAAWIS members this year. And for those of you who have yet to do so, please join, and support us >>

 

The official copy of the amended FAAWIS Constitution will be posted here soon

A Promise to Help in the Philippines… Doug’s Dream By Douglas Pasniak
It was a 90-degree, hot, blistering day as I crossed a bustling city street in the Philippines.  We were on our way to a shopping mall when one little girl changed my life’s path. >>


Philippine Adoption
By Vic de la Cruz

Today’s families are formed through many different ways. My family was formed through the wonderful act of adoption. My name is Vic dela Cruz, and I am writing to share information on Philippine adoption >>

9th Annual MANDI Awards
By Gerry Ramos
The 9th Annual MANDI (Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation) Awards ceremony was held at the Pfister Hotel last March 13, 2008. The awards honor non-profit community >>

Medical Mission Chronicles
by Dr. Jazmin Parcon
January 21, 2008: The two buses that were provided by the SM Foundation arrived early at the Traders Hotel in Manila to take the volunteers to the first mission >>

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