arjho's posts with tag: fil-am
 
 by Marilyn Z. Doromal
NaFFAA R4
www.kmtlc2000.com
"Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan." This reminds me of our great national hero Dr. Jose Rizal as he trekked many miles from the hills of Odenwald,Wilhelmsfeld to get to Heidelberg University for an education he will forever be remembered. Galing Foundation is re-living the heroism of many of us who dreamt of sharing our good fortune to the young illiterate oppressed children of Quezon and Mindanao. Galing's goal to literacy was warmly welcomed by Columbus folks as they generously provided food boxes, powdered milk,(courtesy of Ms. Ellen Balauitan) brand new backpacks with school supplies partly donated by Basilio Clinic), and of course hardcover books that'll open avenues and inspire the youngest Filipinos to dream and explore.
Hosted by K&M TLC K-12 Academic Tutoring Center, Columbus welcoming committee role modeled Fil-Am generosity at its finest. Headed by FAA President John Campos,( who excitedly brought in donated goods few days prior to turn over) Mr & Mrs. Arnold Taganas, Mr.& Mrs. Daryl Guernsey, FAA VP Dr. Jo Galang Ray, Dr. Bernie & Mrs. Manasan of Ft. Benning,Ms. Norma Dodd and NaFFAA's Fil-Language Immersion students
with frontliner 6 year old "reading wiz,"Kevin Guernsey, genuine generosity poured. Added to the photo opp was Lauren Daya-Luetgers creative eyes for the lenses.
For dinner ,baby back ribs barbecue was prepared by 16 year old Mike Dominguez.All these... for the children in the Philippines they want to meet in the future. A family occasion worthy of 2 hr.drive. This event was so meaningful that no distance is too far to touch the lives and give hope to the dreams of these young poor children threatened by the ultimate poverty in human history- Illiteracy.
To Arjho and Ces, thank you for taking the time driving in an afternoon where you should be with your family.
Maraming Salamat Galing at Mabuhay! Got more books to haul here.......any volunteer/s???
Note: Posted originally at http://www.accessphilatlanta.blogspot.com/ by Toni Daya (GFI Executive Director) after the trip of GFI to Columbus, Goergia. Books and school supplies will benefit GFI assisted schools in the Philippines.
| Start: | Jul 22, '08 10:00a | | Location: | Sam Nunn Federal Center in downtown Atlanta |
Social Security Agency (SSA) will host a Diversity Day in downtown Atlanta and invited me to be one of the guest performers showcasing part of the Filipino culture. I will promote the TUBAD Performing Arts Group of Malapatan, Sarangani Province and the Blaan Tribe of Mindanao.
| Start: | Jun 19, '08 2:00p | | End: | Jun 19, '08 3:30p | | Location: | Alcovy Room, Atlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta |
Represent the Fil-Am community. Event organized by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
"This achievement is certainly commendable."---Commissioner Robert Pitts March 11, 2008
"I read in Women Looking Ahead magazine about you being honored, with the 2008 Blue Print Award. This achievement is certainly commendable." --- Commissioner Robert Pitts, Board of Commissioners of Fulton County
Toni Daya-Luetgers of TDL Productions and Galing Foundation, Inc. paid a courtesy call to the office of Board of Commissioner Fulton County in downtown Atlanta.
Luetgers was joined by Arjho Turner, GFI Director for Mindanao to share with the Commissioner the efforts of the Foundation in its advocacy on education, benefiting needy Filipino children and its involvement in the local community in Atlanta.
The Commissioner pledged its support to GFI and to the local Filipino Community.
He briefly mentioned that he is very impressed with Filipinos all over the world for its artistic talents. He was also proud to say that his dentist is a Filipino.
| Start: | Feb 23, '08 2:00p | | End: | Feb 23, '08 6:00p | | Location: | Mabuhay Restaurant, Jonesboro, Georgia |
* FilVote Campaign is proudly spearheaded by NaFFAA , a non-partisan voice of Filipino Americans in the United States. * FilVote '08 aim to increase number of voters to guarantee political visibility in the coming November election. An increase in numbers would mean a stronger Filipino Americans in U.S. Join Galing Foundation, Inc. and NaFFAA to exercise your alienable right as an American citizen. Participate in the FilVote Campaign! Link: http://accessphilatlanta.blogspot.com/
  
A relatively small group but genuinely engaged Filipino Americans gathered last Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Alpharetta Public Library recollecting EDSA People Power I Anniversary. Emotions and passion for Philippine nationalism poured out as the various topics were presented during the commemoration. Presented by the panelists were "The True Message of EDSA People Power I" by Winifredo M. Alfelor, Filipino American Christian Church "A Peaceful Cry For Freedom" by Marilyn Z. Doromal, NaFFAA Region IV "Democracy after EDSA: A Mindanaoan Indigenous Peoples Perspective" by Arjho Turner, Galing Foundation, Inc. “NaFFAA's Commitment to Peaceful, NonViolent Resistance” by Romeo “Romie” Kempis Dela Paz, NaFFAA Florida and “EDSA People Power: The Past, Present and the Future”by Emelita D. Breyer,Ph.D., Emory University followed by a short discussion.
An excerpt "Democracy after EDSA: A Mindanaoan Indigenous Peoples Perspective" by Arjho Turner is now available online. Please visit www.galingfoundation.com and click on "galing update".
Many Thanks to our panelists, guests and to Irene Fields of Alpharetta Public Library, Jim Paredes of APO Hiking Society, Roger Olivares and Roland Roldan.
"May the spirit of EDSA remain in every Filipinos heart, driving its people to bring about genuine change and the restoration of integrity." ---Galing Foundation, Inc.
| Start: | Feb 16, '08 2:00p | | End: | Feb 16, '08 4:00p | | Location: | Alpharetta Public Library |
EDSA People Power Anniversary presented by Galing Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Alpharetta Public Library. Serve as one of the panelists. Details at this link http://edsaatlanta.blogspot.com/ Program: Video Documentary Panel Discussion Exhibits Light Refreshments
 Smyrna, GA Saturday, September 29 Philippine Atlantan Non Profit Charitable Group Forum held its first meet and greet session at the home of Bernard and Arjho Turner. Present were Emelyn Mays-Turner, Rev. Eddie Banquillo and wife Belle, Marilou Arnold, Ces Alberto, Toni Daya-Luetgers, Arjho & Bernard Turner. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity to meet and learn about the various charitable initiatives by local Filipino Americans benefiting Filipinos. And to create a forum, promoting fruitful working relationship among the organizers and volunteers of the various ministries. An e-group has been create for all those who share the same vision and mission for the Philippines and its people. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PhilAtlantaNPCF/
| Start: | Nov 10, '07 2:00p | | Location: | Oberkotter Room at UPS Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Pkwy NE,Atlanta 30328 |
AccessPhilippineAtl anta, Galing Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with CPACS (Center for Pan Asian Community Services) invites you to "Empower". This program is designed to give Asian Americans an advantage in today's workplace and to give you the opportunity to stay in check with the latest on Immigration issues and your Social Security. There will be discussions and networking.
| Start: | Sep 26, '07 09:00a | | End: | Sep 26, '07 4:00p | | Location: | Emory Conference Center Amphitheater, Atlanta |
Washington DC: Ethnic entrepreneurs and civic activists are invited to join federal officials and corporate representatives at the NEXT Regional Conference. It is one of several conferences around the country to establish mutually beneficial working relationships among community-based organizations, government agencies, and corporations to serve minority communities more effectively. All ethnic groups are invited to participate in the event, which is open to the public and free of charge.
| Start: | Sep 22, '07 2:00p | | End: | Sep 22, '07 5:00p | | Location: | Oberkotter Room at UPS Headquarters, Atlanta |
AccessPhilippineAtl anta and Galing Foundation, Inc. invites you to "Empowerment" . This program is designed to give today's Filipino Americans an advantage in today's workplace about the "cultural views and differences" , an opportunity to stay in check with the latest on immigration issues, Social Security & issues related to injuries at work. There will be discussions and networking.
| Start: | Jul 10, '07 10:00a | | Location: | Atlanta |
Imagine Wesley International School groundbreaking ceremony
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