This year‘s Fiesta Filipina prepa-

rations are in high gear. Volun-teers have already skewered

more than 1,000 BBQs!

Entertainment will include:

The Sinagtala Dance Troup,

Hula Dancers, Nepali Dancers,

Yoyo champions, Line dancing, modern dances and music per-

formances.

Featured Filipino games will

include: Pabitin or pinadas, Palo-palo (hitting the pot), Jimbo

Rock, and sack raising.

There will be raffle tickets for sale for $5.00 for "Star Cargo Balikbayan Box Free Delivery Anywhere in the Philippines"

Featured food are: Halo-halo, turones, BBQ, adobo, pancit,

lumpia, etc.

Advance purchase tickets for

food are available to avoid stand-ing in line.

Please consider volunteering for this fun filled event. For addi-

tional information contact Ma-

lou Nix at: 913-269-4497 or

malounix@gmail.com

TRAVELOGUE: THE PHILIPPINES

By ANICETO L. JALBUENA

May 31, 2006

Upon arriving in

Manila, we stayed

with friends in the City of

Paranaque for 3 weeks.

Sight-seeing and shopping in

Metro Manila were great. The best

sights though are yet to unfold as

we started our great tour of North-

ern Luzon.

The Awesome Northern Luzon

We joined a tour group composed

of 2 Dutchmen and an Australian

lady Our main destinations were

the provinces of Ifugao and Bon-

toc. The trip to these provinces via

the new North Expressway en-

abled us to see parts of the prov-

inces of Bulacan, Pampanga, Tar-

lac, Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vis-

caya thence Ifugao and Bontoc.

We arrived in Banaue, the provin-

cial capital of Ifugao, tired but

eagerly anticipating to see the

points of interest in the area. We

stayed in Banaue Hotel. Govern-

ment-owned, which offered superb

service and cuisine. We saw our

first terraces from the balcony of

our hotel room. Imagine how these

rice terraces blended naturally on

the mountainside – work of free

men for more than a thousand

years and nature’s grandeur – the

Cordillera Mountain Range. The

greenery is ecstatic and provided

livelihood to the people. There is

progress in this mountain. For

example, the native houses which

used to be roofed with thatched

grass is now roofed with galva-

nized iron! The secondary roads

within Banaue and suburbs are

narrow and in some places danger-

ous since the road on one side is

buttressed by the mountainside

and the other deep precipice. How

amazing that this people are still

able to build their houses at the

side of the road while the rear part

of their homes are only supported

by slender posts of wood or con-

crete. From our perspective, it is

worrisome to let go of children

whose only playground is the

road! This is an overture to the

great road going to the province of

Bontoc. The marketplace of Ba-

naue offered mixed goods from

the low land and the exquisite

hand-made fabrics of the natives.

A museum contained a collection

of pre-American and post-

American influences- pictures and

artifacts. The bookstore carried

books and paintings about the

area.

The next day, we proceeded to

Sagada, the capital of Bontoc

province. The“great road” to Sa-

gada takes the form of a great

horse shoe along the side of the

Cordillera Mountain Range. It

starts from the outskirts of Banaue

whereupon the road becomes nar-

row and rugged most of the way (a

conglomeration of segments of

paved, semi-paved and gravel

composite, muddy in many

places). We hastened to observe

that if a traveler brings a container

of fresh milk from Banaue to Sa-

gada, the fresh milk could become

cheese! – due to the constant shak-(Continued on page 4)

Publication of the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City Volume 41 Number 5 May 2009

Our address:

9810 West 79th Street

Overland Park KS 66204

Our webpage:

www.filipino-association.org

Tambuli Staff:

Judy Sorio Jeffers—editor, Ron

Bobis, Aniceto Jalbuena, Adela

and Michael Tan, Bong Tumanut

If you are interested in submit-

ting an article or pictures, please

contact Judy Sorio Jeffers

(jjeffers@filipino-association.org)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

2009 Paid Members 2

Healthy Habits 2

Member Celebrations 5

Schedule of Events 5

Portfolio “off-balance”? 6

Luchi Racela Award 6

Just For Fun 9

SAVE THE DATE ! F IESTA F ILIPINA—JUNE 13 & 14

Tambuli Page 2

Jo Abraham

Albert Abraham

Sarah Abraham

Michael Abraham

Adelle Agpoon

Al Agustin

Angie Chico-Agustin

Angelico Agustin

Coy Amilasan

Franklin Archer

James Austin

Helen Austin

Jamie Austin

John Austin

Helen Austria

Cris Bautista

Lilia Capili-Bautista

Jose Bautista

Julie Bautista

Ping Bayani

Libby Bayani

Elvira Berry

Stan Berry

Ron Bobis

John Bristow

Cora Bristow

Eric Butkovich

Slava Butkovich

Koba Butkovich

Lazarina Butkovich

Nina Butkovich

Victor Butkovich

Maria Butkovich

Ramon Canent

Nancy Canent

DJ Casterline

EJ Amilasan

Ting Amilasan

Marai Sinforosa

Carmen Chico

Cesar Conde

Ben Conde

Luz Conde

Andrew Conde

Elizabeth Cordero-Merrick

David Merrick

Cindy Crain

Mark Crain

Will Crain

Hannah Crain

Paul de los Santos

Mirla de los Santos

Jenny Dent

Taylor Dent

Carlo Dix

Julie Dobson

Tet Domingo

Joy Doolin

Kathleen Doolin

Don Downing

Josie Doyle

Brian Doyle

Bill Farrar

Sophie Farrar

Glenn Fernandez

Joe Flor

Salome Flor

Caring Francia

Fely Francisco

Herminio Gatapia

Fe Gatapia

Partenia Herrera

Mike Hicks

Jimmy Hipona

Lita Hipona

Lisa Hopkins

Jim Hopkins

Precy Huebner

Cito Jalbuena

Tacing Jalbuena

Jun Jopanda

Mac Juan

Nora Juan

Ilene Kagahastian

Ric Labayen

Nita Labayen

Irma Labre

Freddie Wright

Edgardo Limayo

Delva Deauna-Limayo

Edgar Limayo

Lenalour Limayo

Balty Lotuaco

Alcy Malkmus

Amado Mamuric

Normita Mamuric

Kathleen Mamuric

Rachel Manakul

Sam Manakul

Norma McCloud

Rolly Mesina

Amy Mesina

Alma Meyer

Eric Meyer

J-E Meyer

Sammy-Mae Meyer

Stephanie Mina

Elias Mubarak

Ana Mubarak

Michael Navarro

Monchit Navarro

Malou Nix

Sean Nix

Mike Nix

Manuel Pardo

Lillian Pardo

Jun Puno

Evelyn Puno

Lara Puno

Bernadette Rabang-Nguyen

Zach Nguyen

Abby Nguyen

Chris Nguyen

Tony Racela

Luchi Racela

Lucila Rider

Buenafe Robertson

Peter Saing

Michelle Saing

Arnold Santiago

Jennifer Santiago

Rich Snyder

Alexis Snyder

Richie Snyder

Gemma Alemania-Snyder

Cory Sorio

Eric Sorio

Judy Sorio-Jeffers

David Jeffers

Dawson Jeffers

Arnulfo Sulit

Shirley Sulit

Marmy Sulit

Lee Tabiendo

Floserpina Tabiendo

Michael Tan

Adela Tan

Armisa Tongson-Cullens

Michael Bahgaei

Bong Tumanut

Sonia Tumanut

Ed Tumanut

Miguel Valenzuela

Maria Valenzuela

Hans Vergara

Rowena Vergara

Nicholas Vergara

Isabella Vergara

Pete Vilkins

Mayie Vilkins

Evangeline White

Joshua White

Phoebe Williams

Arthur Williams

Ding Yniguez

Delia Yzon

By JUDY SORIO JEFFERS

Swine Flu. Pandemic. The

Times reports… The Post

tracks...

Swine Flu is all over the

news. A Google News search finds pages and

pages of related news stories.

As

with any health related issue, I recommend

that you pay attention to CREDIBLE sources.

Here are my favs: http://

www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

http://www.who.int/en/

http://www.astho.org/templates/

display_pub.php?pub_id=3797&admin=1

What do you do to protect yourself and your

family? The CDC has provided some basic

guidelines:

Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with

people who are sick. When you are sick, keep

your distance from others to protect them from

getting sick too.

Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay

home from work, school, and errands when

you are sick. You will help prevent others from

catching your illness.

Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your

mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing

or sneezing. It may prevent those around you

from getting sick.

Clean your hands. Washing your hands often

will help protect you from germs.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Germs are often spread when a person touches

something that is contaminated with germs and

then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Practice other good health habits. Get plenty

of sleep, be physically active, manage your

stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious

food.

These simple measures will help keep your

family and friends healthy and safe.

A REMINDER ON YOUR BASIC HEALTHY GUIDELINES

2009 PAID MEMBERS (FULL L IST AS OF APRIL 28, 2009

Volume 41, Issue 5 Page 3

TRAVELOGUE

Tambuli Page 4

ing of the vehicle. From one side of the horse

shoe road we sawsmall things moving across

the other side of the horse shoe which turned

out to be vehicles.

We passed the famous Balete/Dalton Pass

where American and Filipino guerilla forces

battled the retreating Japanese soldiers of Gen-

eral Yamashita toward the end of the Second

World War. General Dalton was killed here.

The road is so narrow that in many places ei-

ther vehicle going the opposite direction need

to stop to give way to the other – again one

side of the road is buttressed by the mountain

and the other a very deep precipice which hold

no mercy to the careless driver.

One of the most memorable segments of the

trip was the passage of our vehicle through a

maze of rice terraces – rice terraces above us

and same below us. We saw women cultivat-

ing their ripening rice stalks! Sagada is well

known for its ancient burial places. The Bon-

toc people held ceremonial ritesfor the dead,

embalmed it by smoke and buried it by placing

it on the hollowed out wooden coffin. Then

they buried the dead in natural/man-made

crevices at the side of a steep stony hill to safe-

guard it against animals.

The Majestic Mayon Volcano

On to the Majestic Mayon volcano located

outside Legaspi City in the Bicol region. The

regionis a great peninsula located southeast of

Luzon. In less than an hour, the plane ride-

brought us to Legaspi City. Upon landing at

the airport, we were immediately greeted by

acloudless view of the majestic

Mayon volcanoabout 10 kilometers

away. The nextday we looked for a

reliable vehicle with a driver for a

local tour. On we went to the town

of Tabaco which is famous for its

native cutlery called ”tabak”. We

bought 2 pairs of scissors at $1.25

each. Then we went to the old town

of Cadsawa whose Catholic church

and convent were devastated by the

eruption of Mayon volcano in 1871.

About 1,500 persons were buried in the area.

We saw big boulders near the buried church

which came from the aperture of the volcano

10 kilometers away. In view of the devastation

in the town of Cadsawa the people decided to

join the parish of the town of Daraga nearby.

On to Iloilo City

Our families in the Visayan Region (central

Phlippines) were eagerly waiting for our arri-

val. Again an hour plane ride brought us to

Iloilo City on Panay Island. Cito’s family

mainly live in the District of Jaro.

We visited the town of Miagao – famous for its

17th century church whose altar is made of

beaten silver. The town’s famous chocolate

“tablia” from cacao is a delight for the tradi-

tional Filipino merienda (snack). The town is

also one of the main sources of the US Navy

man power for generations. As a footnote in

history – the cook of General McArthur was

from this town..We passed the town of Are-

valo – well known for its beachside restau-

rants, the towns of Oton, Tigbaun and Guim-

bal. The last two towns were made famous

because during the Second World War , both

the Japanese and the American forces chose

the areas for landing their forces and equip-

ment.

North of Iloilo City, we visited the following

towns: Leganes made famous by the local

belief that people become well if the statue of

the patron San Vicente de Ferrer is placed on

the head of the devotee. The town is a major

rice producer of the province. The town of

Santa Barbara is made famous by the Santa

Barbara Golf Course and its Golf Club. It is

the oldest golf course in the Philippines in

continuous operation. It is celebrating its cen-

tennial next year. A promising event is the

forthcoming completion of the Iloilo Interna-

tional Airport nearly which would make it very

convenient for out of town avid golfers to play

in this golf course. The question is: what

brought golf to Iloilo? The answer is: in 1907,

the Panay Railroad Company was built under

the supervision of Scottish engineers. Terribly

homesick, they constructed the golf course and

founded the Santa Barbara Golf Club, second

only to the Manila Golf Club.

(TO BE CONTINUNED…)

(Continued from page 1)

Calling on all Debutantes!

The association is holding its Annual September Affair on Septem-ber 5 at Hyatt to showcase debutantes.

Anyone who has a Filipino friend or relatives wanting to join the Ball please contact Adela Tan at 816-418-7449 or atan@kcmsd.net, Annie Covillo 913-485-7431 or acovillo@kc.rr.com, or Sonia Tu-manut 816-436-8722 or Sonia_tumanut@swbell.net for more infor-mation.

Hyatt blocked 20 Rooms for Sept 5-6 at $119 Single/Double Occu-pancy. The Reservation Cut-off Date is August 14, 2009 for the Rate of $119. After the cut-off date, they will not guarantee that same rate. Hyatt Room Reservation http://crowncenter.hyatt.com/groupbooking/mkcrkphil2009.

May 2 @ 5:30 PM, the 30th Fiesta ni

Sto. Nino, Christ the King

Church (Wornall Road & 85th)

May 2 @ 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM,

Filipino Breakfast, Menu prices

are $6.00 for paid members, $6.50 for all others, and 1/2 price for children 3-10 years old.

May 6, Tagalog Class (Ages 13 &

Up), Do you or someone you

know want to learn Tagalog? In response to a growing demand for Tagalog classes, we are happy to announce that will be offering a weekly series of les-sons!

May 9, Annual Parents' Day Dinner

Dance. Reception starts at

6:00PM, followed by dinner at 7:00PM, and then dancing and entertainment at 8:00PM. Tick-ets are $25 for adults and $12 for children 12 years and younger.

May 13 @ 6:00 PM, CelebrASIAN

2009, Overland Park Marriott,

10800 Metcalf Ave. A network-ing and awards dinner celebrat-ing the 11th anniversary of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City. Registration deadline is May 5. For more information, contact Gigi Mateo | 913-526-0106.

May 17, Tagalog Class (Ages 5-12),

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. GROUP 2 classes are for ages 5-12. If you would like to be a part of the teaching or support staff, please let us know! We would love to have you on the team! For more info contact Ping Bayani 816-

288-4542.

June 13 & 14, Fiesta Filipina, Noon -

8:00 PM. Come enjoy Filipino food, music, dancing and games. Admission: Only $2.00 Children 12 and under are free with accompanying adult.

June 30, World Outreach Founda-

tion Golf Classic, Loch Lloyd

Country Club. Funds raised from the tournament will allow us to build a Mobile Dental Unit.

July 4, 4th of July Picnic @ Noon.

Potluck event

July 25, Medical Mission 5K Walk/

Run, the Shawnee Mission

Theater in the Park. See the details on page 9 of this Tambuli

August 15, Health Fair, details to

follow

August 21-23, Ethnic Enrichment

Festival @ Swope Park

September 5, September Affair.

Hyatt Regency Crown Center

STANDING

EVENTS Fridays @ 7:30 PM, Sampaguita

Choir Rehearsals, Fun music

rehearsals preceded by potluck dinner. All are welcome!

Saturday @ 10 AM & Mondays @ 7:00 PM, Line Dancing Les-

sons. $5 on Monday

Sundays @ 1 PM, Filipinettes Dance

Rehearsals, Come watch our

young ones as they learn their folk dances!

Sundays @ 3 PM, Sinag-Tala Dance

Rehearsals, Watch/join these

weekly dance rehear-sals; learn a Filipino folk dance or two!

First Friday of each month@ 7:30 PM, Association’s General

Meeting, These monthly busi-

ness meetings are preceded by a potluck dinner.

Second Saturday of each month @ 11 AM, Seniors Monthly Meeting,

These monthly business meet-ings are preceded by a potluck lunch.

*All events at Filipino Cultural Cen-ter unless otherwise noted.

B IRTHDAYS

Marai Sinforosa May 5

Mark Crain May 11

Irma Labre R.N. May 15

Sarah Abraham May 18

Shirley Sulit May 18

Floserpina Tabiendo May 21

Lenalour Limayo May 22

Lara Puno May 26

Michelle Saing May 28

Koba Butkovich May 30

ANNIVERSARIES

David & Judy Sorio Jeffers May 1

Arnulfo & Shirley Sulit May 5

Herminio & Fe Gatapia May 7

Hans & Rowena Vergara May 29

Tambuli Page 5

MEMBER CELEBRATIONS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Volume 41, Issue 5 Page 6

By RON BOBIS

Throughout its history, the

investment market obviously

has experienced volatile

years, going in both positive

and negative directions.

Such dramatic swings in stock returns typi-

cally provide invaluable lessons – and also

raise a question all investors should an-

swer every year: Do I need to rebalance

my portfolio?

Rebalancing a portfolio involves periodi-

cally readjusting its mix of assets. Smart

investors start by establishing an initial

asset allocation, assigning percentages of

the portfolio to assets such as stocks,

bonds, and cash, and perhaps other types

of investments, such as real estate and

commodities. The allocations are further

broken down by subcategories, such as

different types of stocks and bonds.

The target allocations should be appropri-

ate for that investor’s investment goals and

financial circumstances as well as comfort

level with certain types of investments.

Investors also may readjust target alloca-

tions to reflect major changes in their per-

sonal financial circumstances.

Why rebalance just because a portfolio no

longer matches its original allocation? Why

not just let it ride – especially if the market’s

going up? If you don’t you increase the risk

that you may not achieve your investment

goals.

Let’s put it into perspective. Consider your

portfolio in a market scenario in which a

mix of stocks across various asset classes,

sectors and markets (large-cap, technology

and international, for example) collectively

bring about strong returns. Meanwhile,

much of the bond market suffers a signifi-

cant setback. What impact would these

major market changes have on your portfo-

lio? Would they alter your original asset

allocation? How much would they alter the

mix, and should some of the investments

be rebalanced?

How much to allow a specific asset cate-

gory to shift before readjustment is up to

you, but a common guideline is 5 percent.

To rebalance, consider directing future

investment funds into those underrepre-

sented categories until it’s back in balance.

You can also readjust by selling off some of

the over-represented assets (the winners)

and buying the underrepresented (the los-

ers) – selling high and buying low. It is usu-

ally better to execute this strategy within

tax-favored accounts to avoid taxes on

gains, but if you need to rebalance taxable

accounts, don’t let tax concerns necessarily

derail you.

Contact your financial advisor for more

information about rebalancing your portfolio

– it could take some weight off your mind.

This article is provided by Ronnel Bobis and is meant to be

general in nature and should not be construed as investment or

financial advice related to your personal situation. Please consult

your financial advisors prior to making financial decisions. Ronnel

Bobis is a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed and can be

reached at 913.491.9202 x119 or rbobis@wradvisors.com.

Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member SIPC

IS YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ―OFF -BALANCE‖?

May is Asian American Heritage Month and

the Asian American Chamber of Commerce

is honoring the accomplishments of local

Asian Americans in business, community

service and philanthropy, and professional

leadership.

Awards to be presented at the gala include:

Civic Leader of the Year; Entrepreneur of

the Year; Professional Leader of the Year;

and Corporation of the Year.

Our own, Luchi Racela will be awarded the

Civic Leader of the Year Award.

This is a great networking event if you are

looking to expand your business prospect or

simply just to make new friends and catch

up with old friends. Most importantly, we

need to support our very own, Luchi.

The Keynote Speaker will be Vivek Wad-

hwa, a Harvard University fellow, profes-

sor at Duke University, and successful en-

trepreneur of two companies. This year‘s

Honorary Chair will be Dennis Thompson,

President of the Walton Construction Com-

pany, Kansas City Division.

The Asian Chamber of Commerce

of Kansas City was formed in

1998 and serves the entire Kansas

City metropolitan area. The

AACC is committed to promote

Asian American business interests

and recognize the significant con-

tributions that Asian Americans

have made in this area. The

AACC is a non-profit organiza-

tion located at 8645 College Blvd,

Suite 110, Overland Park, Kansas

66210.

For more information or reservations, please

call 913-228-0774. You can also visit us at

our website at www.asianchamberkc.com or

e-mail sook_park@asianchamberkc.com.

LUCHI RACELA : C IVIC LEADER OF THE YEAR

Tambuli Page 7

Recorded by Ding Yniguez, Senior Council VP & Secretary

Attendance: Lucila Rider, Cito & Tacing Jalbuena, Jimmy & Lita

Hipona, Paul & Mirla de los Santos, Ric & Nita Labayen, Magno &

Erlinda Gabales, Cory Sorio, Lisa Hopkins, Teny Herrera, Amado

& Normita Mamuric, Ping Bayani, Elvie Berry, Angie Chico-

Agustin, Jo Abraham and Ding Yniguez.

The meeting was called to order by the president, Lucila Rider, at

11:55 a.m.

A. The President introduced and welcomed new member Jo Abra-

ham.

B. The minutes of the March 14, 2009 meeting was approved.

C. The President was congratulated by the attendees on her first

grandchild (a boy).

D. The treasurer, Lita Hipona reported that the Council is in good

shape with a balance as of March 31st of $8871.70.

E. Parent‘s Night issues were then discussed. Souvenir Program.

Everyone who purchased pages has paid. The deadline for the

President‘s message and greetings is April 15th. Invitations have

been sent out by Ric Labayen . The food Committee was given the

authority to select from the following the final menu: pinakbet,

adobo (chicken and/or pork), and pancit. The attendees voted to

have lechon as one of the entrees, for which donations were made

by Erlinda & Magno Gabales - $100.00, Nita &Ric Labayen -

$50.00, Amado & Normita Mamuric - $20.00, Mirla & Paul de los

Santos - $20.00, Jo and Albert Abraham - $30.00 and Ding Yniguez

- $50.00 for a total of $270.00. One lechon usually costs $250.00.

Decorations. Nita Labayen indicated that her Committee is finaliz-

ing the decorations, one of which will be water bottles with grass-

skirts.

F. Gift Basket. Elvie Berry presented the gift basket that she pre-

sented in the Council‘s March 14th meeting with the comment that

perhaps one of the current contents can be removed to get the total

cost of the materials below $15.00 instead of the current cost of

16.00.The container (basket) costs about $5.00.

G, Calendar matters were discussed. Normita Mamuric distributed

the form that potential sponsors can accomplish. The deadline for

submission of this form is July 15, 2009. There are still six months

without sponsors. Ric Labayen advised the President to reserve one

month for each of the Philippine Medical and the Philippine Nurses

associations. Also one month should be reserved for the Cultural

Foundation. With the theme of the calendar as ‗Festivals‘ the

sponsor of a given month will have the privilege of choosing what

festival to include in that month. Ping Bayani reminded everyone to

limit the number of photos they would like published so that faces

can be ‗recognized‘. Ping and Normita will have to work closely

together. All photos, messages and other data for publication in the

calendar should be submitted on or before the August Senior Coun-

cil meeting on August 8, 2009. The Calendar will be printed in early

October, 2009.

H. Volunteers for IRL concessions. The attendees listened to Mi-

chael Tan‘s request by phone for more volunteers to the IRL conces-

sions. There were three more volunteers – Ric and Nita Labayen

and Lisa Hopkins.

I. The President allowed Malou Nix to solicit for helpers to the

Fiesta from among the attendees.

J. Tagalog Classes. Ping Bayani reported that there are 11 adult

students who signed up for the class which starts on May 5, 2009

and will run for eight weeks. The class for adults will be held on

Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 while the class for children

will be on Sundays from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.

K. Computer Class. Ping Bayani has the initial list of those inter-

ested. The class will emphasize downloading and uploading infor-

mation and the use of the email.

L. Senior Outings. No decision was reached on any outing schedule.

The president will obtain more information on Rick West and

advise the members via email.

M. Angie Chico-Agustin announced that as a fund raiser she is

selling $5.00 coupons which will entitle the bearer to a 20% discount

for any purchase at Macy‘s on April 25th. Macy‘s will give back

$5.00 to FAGKC for every coupon presented to it. Angie also

invited everyone to join the games at FCC on Easter Sunday. Ping

Bayani pointed out that there are fund raising photos in the bulletin

board. He also said those with Kansas address might want to join

Brown and Gold Seniors at Joco for $10.00 /year membership fee.

N. At the request of the President the attendees voted to hold the

next Senior Council meeting on May 2, 2009 to help boost the

return of the Monthly Breakfast which will now be sponsored by the

Sampaguita Choir every first Saturday of the month.

O. The President reminded everybody that the Line Dancing is on

every Monday night at 7:00p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 p.m.

SENIOR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 11, 2009

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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Hans Vergara

For the Month Ended March 31, 2009 Treasurer 2009

GENERAL

FUND SENIORS FUND CHOIR SINAG-TALA MONTH YEAR

CASH PER BOOKS 12/31/08 15,348.65 8,289.50 3,941.22 4,825.76 14,724.01 47,129.14

CASH PER BOOKS 02/28/09 13,141.97 8,289.50 734.61 5,266.05 14,724.01 42,156.14

ADD RECEIPTS:

Operating:

Membership Dues 330.00 330.00 2,200.00

Ways & Means (191.00) 233.00 42.00 3,782.36

Senior Council (49.00) 469.00 420.00 469.00

Sampaguita Choir 150.00 150.00 600.00

Miscellaneous 0.14 0.14 0.44

Special Project:

Building Usage Fee 150.00 150.00 1,000.00

Building Donations - 450.00

Total Receipts 90.00 702.00 150.00 150.14 - 1,092.14 8,501.80

LESS DISBURSEMENTS:

Operating Expenses (1,540.54) (119.80) (37.36) (86.55) (1,784.25) (8,138.86)

Special Project Expenses:

September Affair - (3,750.00)

Building Maintenance (150.75) (150.75) (928.80)

FCC Consultant - (1,500.00)

Total Disbursements (1,540.54) (119.80) (188.11) (86.55) - (1,935.00) (14,317.66)

CASH PER BOOKS 03/31/09 11,691.43 8,871.70 696.50 5,329.64 14,724.01 41,313.28 41,313.28

Add Other Investments 659.97 1,606.03 16,224.08 - - 18,490.08 18,490.08 CASH PER BANK TOTAL 3/31/09 12,351.40 10,477.73 16,920.58 5,329.64 14,724.01 59,803.36 59,803.36

BUILDING CULTURAL ARTS FUNDS TOTAL

Bong Tumanut – presiding, Irma Labre – recorder, Attendance:

Bong and Sonia Tumanut, Irma Labre, Manuel and Lillian Pardo, Ernie and Beth Rosas, Ping Bayani, Paul and Mirla de los Santos,

Feli Francisco, Hans Vergara, Jun and Venir Rivera, Leila Busch,

Esther Domingo, Bernadette Rabang, Judy and Dawson Jeffers,

Angie Chico Agustin, Jimmy and Lita Hipona, Michael and Adela Tan, Edward Tumanut, Franklin Archer, Neolito Rabang, Romel

Bobis, Malou Nix and Lucila Rider

Meeting was called to order at 7:44 pm. Meeting agenda was mo-

tioned, seconded and approved. March 6, 2009 meeting minutes was motioned, seconded and approved with following corrections:

Adella Tan reporting for the September Affair instead of Lucila

Rider, CPR will be taught by PNAGKC and not Beth Rosas, Remove the ―Shell exhibit‖ from the record.

President‘s Report – Bong Tumanut: Bong thanked all of those who

sent their Committee and Director Reports before the meeting. He

discussed the benefits: Helps the Secretary out by not having to take

notes and retype the notes. Encourages discussion even before the meeting and prepares us better for the meeting. Encourages us to

plan better and think of what we have accomplished and still needs

to be done. He had installed the wireless router needed t for upcom-ing computer class. Members can use the Internet while at the FCC.

Password will be given out to paid members only. Officers will be in

the Hospitality Committee of the September Affair - to welcome

guests as representatives of the Association. This is a chance for the public to meet the people who make this Association successful.

Details of their specific roles will come later.

Bong informed the group that Association will advertise in the

Nurses Association annual dinner-dance program - $100 for a full page ad. It was suggested to add 2 or more picture of activities to

make it more interesting. Ping will provide the pictures.

Gigi Mateo has asked the Association to sponsor a table at CelebrA-

sian 2009, a networking, dinner, and awards event of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City on May 13.

Everybody concurred that the answer is ―NO‖. Those who are

interested in going at their own expense of $85/person may email or

call Bong – to form a table.

The American Century Investments has Dollars for Donors pro-

gram. It will match dollar-for-dollar and $10-for-one hour em-

ployee‘s donations and volunteer time for a maximum of $1,500 for

one year. Bong will take advantage of this and participate. He also encourages everyone to inquire if their employers have similar

programs and to take advantage of it.

Treasurer‘s Report – Hans Vergara: For period ending March 31,

2009: Cash 2/28/09 = $42,156; Total Receipts = $1,092; Total Disbursements = <$1,935>; Net Cash outflow = <$840>; Cash

3/31/09 = $41,313. In comparing this month-end balance with the

current year's beginning Cash balance of $47,129, we have a year-to-

date draw down of $5,800. (Clarification of draw down: Expenses exceeded revenue). Including Investments of $18,490, Total Funds

through March are $59,803. Fund Notes: General Fund - $11,692:

March highlights include nine Membership Dues deposited totaling $330 and the transfer to the Building Fund of $240 Senior Council

related receipts recognized last month. March Utilities (gas, electric,

& water) expenses at $867 were lower than February due mostly to

decreased gas usage. Finally, we paid $360 to the State of KS for Annual Report filings. Building Fund - $9,568: The Senior Council

had over $700 in receipts and transfers for Parent's Night, Calen-

dars, and Dance Lessons, plus one building rental that brought the total receipts to almost $900. Expenses of $120 related to Parent's

Night were incurred along with $150 in building rental cleanings.

Cultural Arts Fund - $20,054: Christmas caroling receipt of $150

was offset by a $77 disbursement for new Sampaguita choir shirts.

Additional Notes: Annual Report Filings: Filings are required in both Kansas and Missouri on a yearly basis. The Treasurer is

responsible for filing these reports on a timely basis to ensure that

the Association's statuses with the Secretaries of State are Active.

The filing end dates for both States are as follows: KS -- 6/15 & MO -- 8/31. Filing websites are "kssos.org" and "sos.mo.gov" respec-

tively. Quarterly Audit Proposal: I am drawing up procedures to

present during next month's meeting. The purpose is to provide good internal control. Plan is to add this to the bylaws for treasurer.

Please see copy of itemized statement of receipts and disbursements

that were distributed during the meeting. Report Motioned, sec-

onded and approved

Board of Director‘s Report: Manuel Pardo: Shirley Sulit presided at the first meeting. Board decision was made by telephone/personal

contact by the chairman for a vote authorizing payment of some

$300.00 to the State of Kansas for arrears on the Association‘s not for profit renewal. The vote was unanimous to authorize payment.

Executive Committees Report: Public Relations Report: Edward

Tumanut: The calendar is populated with events all the way through

September Affair - updated as other officers and committee chairs

have made e-mail announcements. This includes the line dancing classes that were mentioned in the previous meeting. The Associa-

tion makes a very positive impression by having a full slate of

planned activities. The website continues to be a great outlet for the Association with 1,892 visits in March – an average of almost 60 per

day. Comments from the site‘s feedback form are received, which

Ed responds to or forwards accordingly. Statistics on the daily use of

the site was distributed during the meeting. A Facebook group was created voluntarily by member Mary Ann Deming as discussed in

previous meeting. Needs to have the group page synchronized with

our web calendar before it is publicized/announced. Ed is waiting commitment from Mary Ann to maintain the site because he cannot

manage it with all his other tasks. Ed is waiting for a commitment

from her to maintain the site. Ed is working on compiling other ―to

do‖ items as it relates to public relations / information / identity

standards. This will include refining the membership page of the

website, establishing some graphic/written standards for Associa-tion materials, reviving the Tambuli archive started a while back,

and others.

Auditor Report: Jimmy Hipona: Per Bong, Mirla de los Santos has

accepted the Auditor position. Audit of 2008 was distributed during the meeting. Jim Hipona read the report and explained the amounts

in details. Association is in good standing at the end of 2008. See

attached report. Discussion on the valuation of the association‘s

property. The value reported was the purchase value of the property in 1978. This is the amount that needs to be recorded in the books.

Auditor adjustments are already included in the report. Report was

montioned, seconded and approved.

Tambuli Report: Judy Sorio Jeffers: March and April issues are out. 500 issues are sent out in Nov Dec Jan to large mailing list. Discus-

sion on the purpose of sending the free copies for 3 months. Post-

ages are getting expensive. There is a need to reevaluate the mailing

of free copies. Membership committee is encouraged to look into other ways of enticing renewal of membership. The Bylaws regard-

ing Tambuli was read by Lillian to clarify some issues.

Sinag-Tala Report: Lillian Pardo: The dancers had been busy with

several performances at International Fairs at different schools - 2 in March and the big one at the Ethnic Ball. Ian Rivera coordinated

the entertainment program with the six Pacific host countries, and

got rave reviews. The Filipinettes continue with their Sunday rehearsals - about 15 young ones being taught by Ian for future

performances - the Fiesta in June and the Ethnic Festival in August.

There were a few more invitations but had to turn them down on

account of weekday requests. Lilian proposed that Sinag-Tala membership fee to the Association be paid from the Sinag-tala

cultural fund as a form of scholarship. This will satisfy their mem-

bership requirements to the Association. This scholarship offer does not apply to the Filipinettes as they are still covered by their parent‘s

membership. It was motioned that current members of Sinag-tala of

more than 2 years will become members of the Association through

scholarship fund by transfer of fund from the general fund. It was seconded and approved.

Sampaguita Choir Report: Ping Bayani: The choir continues to

practice for the following: Santo Nino Mass; Parents' Day; and

Fiesta Filipina. The choir will take over the monthly Filipino Breakfast, resuming on Saturday, May 2. Suggestion was to include

non Filipino menu. Ping proposed to keep a $200 rolling cash fund.

The is a need more MALE singers!

Director of Filipino Cultural Center Report: Ping Bayani: A.

RENTALS (includes past, current and future): March 18: Republic of China Dance rehearsal for Diplomatic Ball: $100 rental, all other

charges waived, March 28: Araceli Lopez Birthday Party: $560

rental, $150 Admin Fee, April 4: Noe Vasquez Wedding Reception:

$560 rental, $100 Admin Fee, April 18: Zonta Club reservation was cancelled, April 18: Ron Bobis Party: $200 Rental, $100 Admin Fee,

May 23: Miguel Valenzuela Party: $300 Rental, $150 Admin Fee

(Pending), May 30: Ruby Reyes Party: Details TBD (Pending)

9 more inquiries under negotiation, Ping announced that a Filipino Food and Lechon Caterer is needed for August Wedding Reception

at FCC. B. FAGKC and FCC ACTIVITIES at the FCC ( includes

past, current and future): March 14: Surprise party for FAGKC/FCC supporters Jim and Lisa Hopkins, March 17: Received Health

Inspection Report - we passed with flying colors, March 27: Ways

and Means Ballroom Dance Lessons Fundraiser, March 28: AED/

CPR Class was cancelled, 5. April 12: Easter Potluck Picnic, 6. May 3, 4: Membership Committee Olan Mills Photos Fundraising, 7.

May 6: Start of Tagalog Classes (Age 13 and up) 11 enrollees ( max

20); 9 teachers – goal is 20 teachers., 8. May 9: Parents‘ Day, 9. May 17: Start of Tagalog Classes (Age 5 thru 12),10. May 21: FCCF

Meeting, 11. Details of Computer/Email/FA-GKC Website Classes

TBD (9 individuals have signified interest). C. EXPANSION

PROJECT: Jun Puno and Edward Tumanut are working together re: re-drafting of floor plan. No updates on contractors/design-

builders. D. GRANTS: Application submitted for Kansas Arts

Commission for Operational Support; Awards announcements will be made in August. Looking at the following grants open for appli-

cations: Partnership Agreements, Arts-in-Communities Mini-

Grants , Arts Infrastructure Grants, Kansas Arts on Tour , Kansas

Visual Arts Program . Grant guidelines and application materials are available on the Kansas Arts Commission website. E.

MM5K:Draft of updated materials sent to Beth Rosas and Dr.

Lillian Pardo. F. WISH-LIST/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FCC: 1. Short term/Immediate: a) Locks on two storage cubes to

secure Sinag-Tala props and Electronics, Supplies, etc.; Drapes/

curtains over cubes; Repair of front doors; Glass display case with

lock; New table/chairs, curtains/drapes for foyer; 2. Long range: a) Improved security system, e.g. keyless entry with passwords system;

b) On-demand water heater (per suggestion of Eric Sorio). G. NEW

BUSINESS - Per Lillian Pardo: 1. To be implemented: Replacement of electric stove from proceeds from First Regional Food Fare 2008.

2. Second Filipino Food Fare: Scheduled for November 7, 2009:

Details to follow. 3. Cito and Lillian – to be interviewed by author

from New York. For more info visit Harry@eldercation.com .

Standing Committee Chair Reports: Hospitality, Nominations, Scholarship, Finance, Filipino Youth Organization, By Laws

Committee - No report

Membership: Bernadette Rabang: Collected $690.00 for the month

of March. $2,650.00 Total for 2009. 18 new members for the month of March. See attached table for the breakdown for membership

type.. About 400 letters will be mailed to non-members within the

next week. Bernadette thanked all who have helped to recruit new members and recruit members to renew.

Fundraising Event: Portrait Fundraising Event with Olan Mills

Photography. Sunday, May 3, 2009 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm &Monday, May 4, 2009 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm. How the program works: Sell

portrait certificates for $10.00 (he Association keeps 100% of the

money). Each contributor receives a portrait session and portrait or

portrait package for their $10 donation. Family photography pro-vides 1-10x13 portrait; Children‘s photography (ages 16 and under)

provides 1-8x10, 2-5x7,s, 8-wallets. -additional Cash Bonuses by

photographing a minimum of only 50 viewed sittings. No cost to the Association…no money invested. What they do: provide all the

information, materials and certificates to help our program be a

success. -make all reminder calls a couple days before their appoint-

ment time. -bring the finished portraits back approximately two weeks after photography at which time additional purchases can be

made. What we do: Sell certificates, collect money and schedule

appointment times. Collect money now or on the day of the photo sitting. -Submit the list and schedule to Olan Mills a week prior to

the event date. Walk-in appointments are accepted if there is time

available. But it‘s best to have an appointment. Tell everyone you

know. Advertise at all the upcoming Filipino Events – Easter Picnic, Nurses Ball, dance lessons, etc… Sign up sheet for appointment

time was passed around. Other discussions: Lillian suggested to

include self addressed (not stamped) envelope to the letters that will be mailed out. Malou suggested membership recruitment during

parties and events.Paul suggested dues prorated at the time of

application which will mean membership drive all year long. Argu-

ment was that tracking will be an issue and that budget projection will be difficult. Need to pursue the production of a brochure ex-

plaining benefits of being a member.

Social Affairs: Venir Rivera: Easter Picnic April 12th at the FCC,

12n – 3pm. Potluck - bring gavorite dish (good for 10 people). Games, egg hunt are planned. No dancing. Any donation is ac-

cepted – candies, door prizes. It was suggested to Bernadette to set

up a table for membership . Copies of Tambuli will also be distrib-

uted to those who have no email addresses, to save stamps. Update of email address may also be done.

Ways and Means: Michael Tan: IRL meet at the Kansas speedway,

April 25 (Saturday) and April 26 (Sunday). Volunteers are still

needed – 40-45 people; 30 have signed up to date. Email Michael or Bong. Volunteers need DOB and driver‘s license. Report of Joel

Gaela was distributed during the meeting – not discussed.

Community Outreach: Beth Rosas: The planned CPR & AED class

at FCC was canceled. Encouraged suggestions for any outreach program. List of outreach opportunities will be forwarded by Bong.

Lillian will talk to Beth.

Senior Council: Lucila Rider: May 9 – Parents‘ Nights. Theme:

Tribal – everybody is encouraged to wear tribal costumes of any country. Souvenir program AD – deadline April 15. Calendar

project 2010 - Theme: Festivals in the Phil. Rates: $200 per month

page; any announcement is $5 per date ; $40 per page. Angie Chico

will be doing the solicitation. Lita Hipona - treasurer. The seniors are planning some outings.

Special Committee Reports: Filipino Cultural Center Foundation:

Beth Rosas: First meeting held last March 4 and budget for 2009

was approved. Goals for 2009: to revive the exhibits; plan for an expansion of FCC ; fund raising events; support outreach programs

to the community. It included a goal of raising $20,000 for the

expansion of the FCC. 2nd MM 5K Walk/Run on July 25 at Shawnee Mission Theatre Walk Trail. ―Save the date‖ cards were

distributed. Chairs are Judy Sorio and Alan de los Santos. Alan is

the latest addition to the FCCF Board. The annual Health Fair is

scheduled in August before the Ethnic Festival weekend. Next FCCF meeting will be on April 15. Requesting to announce in

website

September Affair: Sonia Tumanut: Had a kick off meeting and

planning is underway. Committee chairs were announced. Roles and responsibilities will be distributed later. Timelines were also

discussed.

Debutante‘s Ball: Adela Tan: 15 debutantes on the list so far.

Honorary chair Lillian Pardo.

Fiesta Filipina: Malou Nix: Different roles and responsibilities

including person in-charge were identified.Will need more volun-teers for the 2 days. Officers are encouraged to work both days.

Goal: more attendees and more profits.

Ethnic Enrichment Commission: Manuel Pardo: REPORT OF

THE ETHNIC ENRICHMENT COMMISSIONER: Ethnic Enrichment Festival - August 21,22,23 at Swope Park. The location

of our booth will be determined by raffle. So, no advantage in

paying early. New policy: Only ethnic displays/sales related to the particular country will be allowed on or adjacent to the assigned

booth. Dippin Dots will not be allowed. Commercial booths/sales

will be allowed in the Main Pavillion for a fee plus insurance.

Volunteers and helpers are welcomed and needed. – especially cooking and preparation. It is a money-making production.

Buildings: Neo Rabang: Neo is back from the Phil and had started

cutting the grass . Will need help in the clean up and hauling debris

tomorrow at 9:00 am.

Old Business: None discussed.

New Business: Announcement: Manuel Pardo : The Singalot ( Knots that Bind), a Smithsonian traveling exhibit is at the Kansas

City Public Library, downtown. It is about the Filipino Immigration

to America. Everyone is encouraged to see.

Angie Chico: The Narra awardees project is overdue. She is plan-ning to do it this year. Will discuss later.

End of reports and discussions. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

GENERAL MEETING NOTES— FRIDAY , APRIL 3, 2009

Volume 41, Issue 5 Page 8

... you brag that you're from the Missouri side.

... you brag that you're from the Kansas side.

... you whined through the 90's about Marty ball and now wish he was

back so the chiefs could just make the playoffs.

... you know better than to drive through "the triangle" at rush hour.

... you've had a skyscraper at Winsteads.

... you never actually went downtown before P&L showed up

... you brag about having the only WWI memorial in the nation

... you can't help but giggle when talking about the "massive shuttle-

cocks" in front of the Nelson.

... you've had a Gates BBQ employee scream at you, "May I help you?"

...you'll only buy a drink at a baseball game if it is advertised by a man

yelling "LEEMONADE LEEMONADE LEEMONADE"

...you know the Royals suck, but you refuse to let any Cardinals fan for-

get about the 1985 World Series.

... you know that KC has a Jazz District down at 18th and Vine, but

you've never been there.

... you can't find a steak worthy of your palette outside of KC.

... you go to Suicide Hill for sledding.

... you know Buck O'Neil should be in the Baseball Hall of

Fame....NOW.

... you have had some of the best BBQ in your life... at a gas station.

... you've eaten a meal that was delivered to you by a model train.

... you are wary of Flush Creek.

... you've played football on the median of Ward Parkway.

... you've celebrated the turning on of Christmas lights with about

100,000 other people... every year.

... on nights when you feel like being classy, you drink Boulevard Wheat

with a lemon.

... you set off enough fireworks to blow up China every year on the

fourth of July, even though all the news stations remind you "they're

cracking down this year."

... you know the following numbers: 648-8888 and 321-2277 (and can

sing the accompanying songs).

... you remember running through the Crown Center fountains as a kid.

... you've stood in line for hours to buy a dual pass for The Edge of Hell

and The Beast and then complain about how bad the Beast sucked .

... you've been to Kaleidoscope (and still want to go back).

... you like restaurants that "choke their own chickens"

... you remember the "rainbow house" that used to be across from Ward

Parkway Mall (before they painted it).

... You know who Stormy and Windy are.

... when you still mourn the loss of the Zambezi Zinger

... you ate grinders at Mario's

... you call Johnson County Community College "JUCO"

... you choose to overlook the fact that Bo Jackson played for the Raiders

... you know that the correct ending of the Star Spangled Banner is

"home of the CHIEFS"

...you, in your arrogance, attempt to eat the biggest burger that the Flea

Burger offers. And you fail. You fail bad.

(These have been modified from the Facebook group You know you're

Volume 41, Issue 5 Page 9

JUST FOR FUN

Get Your Running Shoes Ready The 2nd annual 5k Medical Mission Run/Walk will be held on July 25

at the Shawnee Mission Theater in the Park.

Excerpt from: How to train for and complete a 5K run or walk By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/runningworkouts/a/5K_tips.htm

Strength Train—Weight lifting two to three times per week is another way to improve your 5K run. Not only will it strengthen the mus-

cles, ligaments and tendons to help prevent injury, it will make the leg muscles less prone to fatigue during the event. Use a runners weight-

lifting routine or consider a simplified strength training program for fast results.

Warm-up Before Exercise—A proper warm-up increases the blood flow to the working muscle which results in decreased muscle stiffness,

less risk of injury, improved performance and psychological preparation for an event. Before your 5K training and racing, a good warm-up

includes an easy three-minute jog and three 30-second, fast-paced efforts or sprints. Complete the warm-up 5 minutes before the race start.

Stretch After Exercise—Flexibility is an important component of fitness, and exercise tends to increase the amount of flexibility in a joint.

Flexibility is also specific to the type of movement needed for a sport, so it is more important for some sports than others. Runners should

focus on the the hip flexors and the hamstrings. The following stretch is ideal for these muscles. Start in a lunge position, with one leg back

and one leg forward. Straighten the back leg to stretch the hip flexors. Return to the starting position, then straighten the front leg to stretch

the hamstrings. Hold each stretch about 15 seconds.

If you are interested in helping plan or volunteer for the event. Please contact Judy Sorio Jeffers email—jjeffers@filipino-association.org.

YOU KNOW YOU 'RE FROM KANSAS C ITY WHEN . . .

Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City

9810 West 79th Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

Your pictures could be here next month!

Send pictures & articles to jjeffers@filipino-association.org