INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

LUNCH PROGRAM 2

HABITAT FOR

HUMANITY

2

OTHER

INVOLVEMENTS

2

FINANCIAL REPORT 2

FRIENDS OF

KALIPUNAN

3

Current Officers

Immediate Past President:

Vilma Packard

President: Rosemarie Ancheta

President– Elect:

Sarah Smith

Secretary: Socorro Morris

Treasurer: Maria Cristina

McNeal

Current Board Members

Betty Hackett, 2016-2018

Noemi Marilim, 2016-2018

Lulu Nelson , 2015-2017

Alan Packard, 2015-2017

Michael Smith, 2017-2019

WINTER 2017

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1

Please remember Kalipunan

in your charitable giving. All

donations are tax-deductible.

Send donations to:

Cris Mc Neal, Treasurer

5035 Red Fox Road

Bettendorf, IA 52722

Maximize your gift by

indicating you want your gift

deposited for

Birdies for Charity.

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no additional cost to you.

Can you imagine a child

attending school hungry?

For the students of

Lasien Elementary

School in Badoc, Ilocos

Norte of the Philippines,

that is almost a daily oc-

currence. This elemen-

tary school located in a

mountain barangay, ac-

cessible only by carabao-

driven carts, has 30 stu-

dents from families

whose livelihood de-

pended on small-tenant

farming. Life in Lasien

for these children is made

easier by public school

teachers who spend what

little they have to help

these students learn better

by supplementing the

basic necessity of food

and nutrition. One

teacher, Melody Magbual

(no relation to current

Kalipunan President)

made it her mission to

help these children.

When Kalipunan’s Presi-

dent, Rosemarie Ancheta

searched for a Philippine

project, she was led to

Ms. Magbual’s existing

work in the mountain

barangay. Mother Teresa

once said, “If you can’t

feed a hundred, at least

feed one.” This is the

goal of the Philippine

project for 2017-2018 .

LASIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

Most of the children in

Lasien Elementary School

suffer from either mal-

nutrition or undernourish-

ment. After learning about

Ms. Magbual’s work, Presi-

dent Rose Ancheta reached

out to her and asked how

Kalipunan could help sup-

plement nutritious meals to

the school children. Ka-

lipunan made a commit-

ment to fund the meals for 5

months this year. It kicked

off in January with lunches

served 3 times per week.

The program continued in

February, August, Septem-

ber and December in the

same frequency.

Basic necessities are meager

for these children that some

of them attend school with

bare feet.

-Continued on page 2

Children of Lasien Elementary

during a Kalipunan-funded

lunch.

Official publication of Kalipunan-A Pilipino American Association, 501c3 charitable organization

The Kalipunan

PHILIPPINE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Kalipunan volunteers serving

lunch to Habitat for Humanity

workers in Davenport on

January 28th.

When Kalipunan volunteer Julia

Haddon found out about the

situation, she stepped in and do-

nated flip-flops for all the children

as Christmas presents.

Ms. Magbual recently reported

that because of the supplemental

meals Kalipunan funded, the chil-

dren have already shown im-

provement in their weight charts.

Kalipunan plans to continue fund-

ing the lunches through the entire

2018 school year.

For more photos of this project,

please visit our website at

http://kalipunanqca.com and our

Facebook page.

Expenses:

Houston Food Bank $50.00

Insurance 325.00

Website (2 years fee) 216.93

Lasien Lunch Program 420.00

Total $1,011.93

Ending Balance 12/09/17:

$12,633.23

Funds Breakdown:

Unrestricted: $11,475.16

Beginning Balance 12/31/16:

$9, 653.06

Income:

Donations: 200.00

Amazon Smiles 39.58

Disaster Relief 330.00

Birdies for Charity + Bonus

2,646.00

Benevity/JDF 425.00

Lasien Donation 50.00

Pizza Ranch Clinton 301.52

Total: $3,992.10

Restricted:

Lasien Lunch Program:

$279.95

Disaster Relief 780.00

Habitat for Humanity 98.12

Total $1,158.07

Total Funds: $12,633.23

A fundraiser for Hope at the Brick

House was also led by Kalipunan in

April.

In July, Kalipunan volunteers served in

different committees at the John Deere

Classic.

Volunteers helped with set-up for the

Go Red for Women Luncheon by the

American Heart Association in No-

vember.

Kalipunan volunteers and board of

directors approved to donate to the

American Red Cross Disaster Relief

and the Victory Center for Women

and Children in Clinton, Iowa.

Fundraising activities this year were

Birdies for Charity which earned a

10 percent bonus from the donors’

gifts and the Community Impact by

Pizza Ranch in Clinton, Iowa.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Kalipunan remains committed in help-

ing Habitat for Humanity with its mis-

sion by providing lunches to its volun-

teer builders. This year, lunches were

served in January, May, June and July

in multiple build sites throughout the

Quad Cities.

Kalipunan assisted the social organiza-

tion, Filipino-American Association

during their Holy Infant Jesus (Sto.

Nino) festivities in April.

“If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.”

- Buzz Aldrin

THE KALIPUNAN

Children and volunteers of Lasien

during Kalipunan-funded lunch.

LASIEN LUNCH PROGRAM, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

PAGE 2

FINANCIAL REPORT– PREPARED BY MARIA CRISTINA MCNEAL, TREASURER

Typical meals served at this lunch

project

Top: Habitat Lunch serve on May

26th in Moline.

Bottom: Habitat Lunch serve on

July 21st in East Moline.

2017 Birdies for Charity Campaign

$300 +

Dr. Oliver and Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

Dr. Ed and Mrs. Aida Millare

$100 +

Dr. Glen Ancheta

Mr. Nathan Ancheta

Dr. Pedro and Mrs. Jovita Atienza

Mrs. Lilia Bautista

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Avi Glick

Drs. Ernesto and Eleanor Gonzales

Dr. Nidal and Mrs. Sana Harb

Mrs. Clarina Ho

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Tereza

Mankarious

Dr. Mel and Mrs. Noemi Marilim

Miss Regina Naidas

Mrs. Marylee Pascual

Dr. Paul and Mrs. Vania Wang

50 +

Dr. Emmanel and Mrs. Matty Bautista

Dr. Antonio and Mrs. Cecilia Bernas

Mr. Roel and Mrs. Malou Campos

Dr. Jason and Mrs. Sonia Deutmeyer

Drs. Angelo and Beverly Soyangco

Miss Richey Joy Tubera

25 +

Mr. Phil and Mrs. Sandee Cunningham

Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Ma. Cristina McNeal

Ms. Violeta delaVega

10 +

Mr. Steven Dombrock

Mrs. Mary Ann Santos

Other Gifts:

400 +

Benevity Community Impact/John Deere

Foundation in behalf of Mr. Michael

Smith

Have a Prosperous New

Year from the

Officers and Board of

Kalipunan!

It doesn’t cost anything to

join Kalipunan. Volunteer

with us and enjoy the

camaraderie while serving

others. Leave a mark in

the community as

Filipino-Americans!

We strive to be accurate with

each publication. If you find

any errors, please email

Vilma Packard,

The Kalipunan Editor at:

lunaflorados@gmail.com

10 +

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Cynthia Holesinger

Dr. Paul and Mrs. Lourdes Manning

Time, Talent and Treasure

Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

Mrs. Betty Hackett

Mrs. Julia Haddon

Ms. Alma Mariano

Mrs. Noemi Marilim

Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Ma. Cristina McNeal

Miss Kaylin Mc Neal

Mrs. Aida Millare

Mr. Howard and Mrs. Socorro Morris

Ms. Lulu Nelson

Mr. Alan and Mrs. Vilma Packard

Drs. James and Amelia Sales

Miss Gabby Smith

Mr. Michael and Mrs. Sarah Smith

Mrs. Luningning Schwartzhoff

Miss Richey Joy Tubera

Mrs. Vania Wang

Mrs. Lynn Zmuda

Sincere gratitude to our friends who

made our work possible this year!

Thank you so much for your support!

Other Gifts continued:

150 +

Dr. Oliver and Mrs. Rosemarie Ancheta

Anonymous

Dr. Mel and Mrs. Noemi Marilim

Drs. James and Amelia Sales

50 +

Mr. Alan and Mrs. Vilma Packard

30 +

Mrs. Socorro Morris

“Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.”-

Og Mandino

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Kalipunan’s fund-raiser at Pizza Ranch

in Clinton, Iowa.

FRIENDS OF KALIPUNAN

Kalipunan volunteers at John

Deere Classic

Kalipunan– A Pilipino American Association

1008 Woodland Drive

Clinton, Iowa 52732

Phone: 563-357-0297

E-mail: kalipunanqca@yahoo.com

Kalipunan’s Mission:

Preserve and promote Philippine culture through involvement in the Arts, Culture, Education, Civic

and Humanitarian work. Provide charitable assistance to those in need, especially in the Quad Cities

and surrounding areas, and also the Philippines. Provide volunteer services to the community through

partnerships with other nonprofit organizations in the area. Increase awareness of the strong presence of

the Pilipino-American Community. Teach and share with children the value of multiculturalism and

giving back to their communities. To build a stronger network for Pilipino Americans in the area.

Kalipunan’s Vision:

Kalipunan will be primarily a service organization. It will continually strive to meet and stay ahead of

the growing and ever-changing needs of its constituents and benefactors, while enjoying Pilipino

camaraderie and friendship.

501c3 charitable organization Kalipunan-A Pilipino American

Association

HTTP://KALIPUNANQCA.COM

Kalipunan

1008 Woodland Drive

Clinton, IA 52732

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Postage Stamp

here