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 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.
 
The Regional Office of the Social Security Administration (SSA) held its 2008 Diversity Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in the Sam Nunn Federal Center, downtown Atlanta. This year’s theme was “Triumph through Diversity”. The event was attended by approximately 100-150 employees who were entertained with a program designed to be educational and a fun way of learning about different cultures. Our very own Arjho Turner, Galing Foundation volunteer, was one of the performers for the event, wowing the federal employees with her traditional Blaan Tribal dance. Organizers for the event, received numerous favorable comments about her performance. Other performers from the Asian communities included the Southeast Korean Dance Association and a Middle Eastern Dancer. The keynote speaker was Dr. Josephine Tan. Food included a variety of dishes from numerous countries. Our special thanks to Arjho and Galing Foundation for supporting the event. Jane Rolen Civil Rights & Equal Opportunity SSA Source: http://accessphilatlanta.blogspot.com/
| 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: | Jul 24, '08 10:00a | | End: | Jul 24, '08 11:30a | | Location: | Hurt Plaza, Atlanta |
Free seminar hosted by Atlanta Foundation Center! "In 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) calling it the “most far-reaching reforms of American business practices since Franklin Roosevelt was president.” SOX was designed to restore the public’s confidence in American business after scandals like Enron, but it has become the bane of corporate leaders as they struggle to comply with the tough regulations. Did you know that your benevolent cause might be subject to the same scrutiny? Although most of the SOX provisions are not mandatory for nonprofit organizations, its principles of corporate governance are worthy of consideration for the management of your charity. What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and how does it affect your nonprofit organization? Is your organization properly registered to conduct fundraising and appropriately reporting the donations it receives to the IRS? How can you protect your organization’s tax-exempt status? What information are you required to disclose to donors? What can you do to avoid an investigation? Get these questions answered and more at this workshop. Learn how to ensure that your nonprofit organization is operating within the legal guidelines for fundraising activities." Represent Galing Foundation, Inc. as a non-profit organization.
| Start: | Jul 10, '08 1:00p | | Location: | Hurt Plaza, Atlanta |
Free 75 minutes seminar hosted by Atlanta Foundation Center! A successful nonprofit organization needs to cultivate multiple revenue streams through sound financial planning. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this new, hour-long session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You'll learn how to: Conduct an assets inventory. Develop a case statement. Identify fundraising partners. Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar. Represent Galing Foundation, Inc as non-profit organization
| Start: | Jul 23, '08 09:30a | | Location: | Hurt Plaza, Atlanta |
Free 90 minutes seminar hosted by Atlanta Foundation Center! "Learn how the Center's resources can help you become a more effective grantseeker! For beginners, this introduction to the library provides instruction in foundation research and identification of potential funders. The formal presentation is followed by a tour of the library." Represent Galing Foundation, Inc as a non-profit organization.
"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: | Mar 20, '08 7:00p | | End: | Mar 20, '08 9:00p | | Location: | Altobeli Restaurant at Alpharetta, GA 30022 |
The show will benefit Filipino indigent children assisted by Galing Foundation, Inc.Please visit: www.galingfoundation.com
| 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.
International Paint Pals, Youth Art Connection in cooperation with Galing Foundation, Inc. invites Filipino children to create artwork for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. Paintings should encompass the theme of "Peace and Goodwill in the Olypic Spirit" and those selected (10 from Atlanta & 15 from Philippines) will be exhibited in Beijing, Atlanta and New York.
All submitted artwork must be original creations by youth aged 6 to 18 and must be received by December 1, 2007.
The exhibitions are made possible by International Paint Pals, a program of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, in cooperation with the Beijing Youth Federation and the City of Atlanta.
Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI), a non profit foundation for Filipino indigent children announces its search for 25 outstanding artwork by Filipino children living in the
Philippines and 10 outstanding artwork by Filipino children living Atlanta.
GFI is a volunteer coordinating partner with the International Paint Pals (IPP), a worldwide youth cultural organization that brings children together through the universal language of art. For the past eleven years IPP has held art exhibitions in many countries for the United Nations, The Olympic Games, and other global institutions. Over 100,000 young artists in 50 countries have participated in our programs on various themes of international interest and concern. We now have an exciting exhibition opportunity, and we would like to invite Filipino children in the Philippines and Atlanta to participate.
“We are looking forward to an even greater event in Beijing which will enable young artists from around the globe to present their creative messages in an exhibition designed to promote friendship, goodwill, understanding, and peace among all people everywhere
in today’s complex world”, according to Linden Longino Director, International Paint Pals.
The Beijing Youth Federation (BYF) was founded in 1949 and is the prime organization representing children and youth in Beijing. It is composed of 29 member organizations which serve over 4,000,000 kids in the city. One of BYF’s goals is extensive communication and cooperation with young people in all other countries.
International Paint Pals (IPP) was started in 1995 by The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, USA. In 1996 IPP became a program of Youth Art Connection, a division of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta which serve over 30,000 children and youth. One of
IPP’s goals is to promote cultural understanding and friendship among kids worldwide.
BYF will obtain artwork from Chinese children and will arrange for the exhibition to be held in a prominent location in Beijing. The desired opening date will be 1 June 2008, which is National Children’s Day in China. However, it is possible that the
exhibition will open on an earlier date in 2008. Working through local volunteer organizers in each area, IPP will obtain artwork from young artists in as many other countries as possible and will send them to Beijing for the exhibition there. IPP will also
have an exhibition in its Youth Art Connection Gallery in Atlanta and possibly at the United Nations in New York City. The artwork will also be displayed on the websites of GFI, BYF and IPP/Youth Art Connection.
GFI’s goal will be to send the best 25 works to IPP in Atlanta, to arrive no later than 15 December 2008, or earlier if possible. Essays and poems written by the children will also be
welcomed along with their artwork.
Types of Artwork:
Paintings, drawings, collages, etc., using materials of the artist’s choice. Works should be on regular paper, not on thick paper or boards. Materials such as beans, leaves, or other
things that can break off during shipment should not be used.
Subjects of Artwork:
The artwork should reflect the ideals and spirit of the Olympics, such as peace and friendship among all nations; love of sports and the joys of friendly participation; any scenes that communicate messages of people of goodwill, of all ages, coming together
through the Olympics for peaceful sporting, cultural, educational, and other enjoyable activities.
Ages of Artists:
Ages 6 through 18 may participate.
Maximum Size of Works:
Works should be no larger than 40 x 50 centimeters (16 x 20 inches).
Identification of Artwork:
Please do not put any information on the front of the paintings. On the back of each work, please show the following information in English and in capital letters: Artist’s first name and family name; Age; City and Country; Title of artwork; Name and address of the artist’s school or other Sponsoring organization. In the package of artwork, please include a separate listing of
all the above information for all artists.
Number of Works to be Sent and Mailing Address:
Galing Foundation, Inc.
1050 Wilde Run Court
Roswell, GA 30075
USA
IMPORTANT: The works should be mailed flat in a protective wrapping, with no mountings, mats, or frames. OR, they may be rolled up and sent in mailing tubes. They will be prepared for the exhibitions by IPP and BYF.
Photos of Artists:
Some photos of children painting their pictures, etc., will be welcomed and will add a warm touch to the exhibition.
Essays and Poems:
Any writings that the artists wish to send with their paintings will be welcomed. This is entirely optional with you and your artists.
Deadline for Mailing:
Please send your package in time for us to receive it by 15 December 2007. We will appreciate earlier mailings if possible. We thank you for being responsible for your mailing costs.
Ages of Artists:
Ages 6 through 18 may participate.
Maximum Size of Works:
Works should be no larger than 40 x 50 centimeters (16 x 20 inches).
Identification of Artwork:
Please do not put any information on the front of the paintings. On the back of each work, please show the following information in English and in capital letters: Artist’s first name and family name; Age; City and Country; Title of artwork; Name and address of the artist’s school or other Sponsoring organization. In the package of artwork, please include a separate listing of
all the above information for all artists.
Number of Works to be Sent and Mailing Address:
Galing Foundation, Inc.
1050 Wilde Run Court
Roswell, GA 30075
USA
IMPORTANT: The works should be mailed flat in a protective wrapping, with no mountings, mats, or frames. OR, they may be rolled up and sent in mailing tubes. They will be prepared for the exhibitions by IPP and BYF.
Photos of Artists:
Some photos of children painting their pictures, etc., will be welcomed and will add a warm touch to the exhibition.
Essays and Poems:
Any writings that the artists wish to send with their paintings will be welcomed. This is entirely optional with you and your artists.
Deadline for Mailing:
Please send your package in time for us to receive it by 15 December 2007. We will appreciate earlier mailings if possible. We thank you for being responsible for your mailing costs.
Awards:
All artists will receive a Certificate of Participation from GFI, IPP and BYF.
News of the exhibitions and press releases will be available on
www.galingfoundation.com
The Artwork Will Be Used for Exhibitions and Cannot Be Returned:
Because of the large number of expected participants, it will not be possible for us to return any of the artwork to you. We encourage you to take photographs or make copies for your further use of the images. We thank the children in advance for their generous contributions to a non-profit program for the Olympic Games. We hope they will feel that they are a part of this magnificent world celebration of peace and friendship and this will be a meaningful reward for them. By sending the works to us, you agree that they may be used for several exhibitions and cannot be returned.
Website Information:
Galing Foundation, Inc.: www.galingfoundation.com
Beijing Youth Federation: www.beijingyouth.org.cn
Youth Art Connection: www.youthartconnection.org
International Paint Pals: www.paintpals.org
Progress updates will be posted on the websites from time to time.
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