FANHS STOCKTON CHAPTER
Meeting Minutes of Saturday, April 1, 2006
By Stephanie Teczon, Secretary
Call to Order:
Vice-President Anita Bautista called the meeting to order at 10:25 am at Dameron Hospital, Conference Room B.
Members Present:
Deanna and Moreno Balantac, Amy Olmos, Stephanie Teczon, Dick Teczon, Violet Dutra, Bernie Galves, Maria Vea, Virgie Melear, Anita Bautista, Leatrice Perez, and Melvin LaGasca.
Acceptance of Minutes:
A correction to the minutes of March 4, 2006 was noted. Member Leatrice Perez was not listed as being present. Minutes will be corrected. Deanna Balantac moved to correct and accept the minutes. Violet Dutra seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Committee Reports:
A) Membership- Violet Dutra reported. There were 175 active members. New members were: Ruben Teczon (Senior) and Bernie Galves (Individual).
The April Newsletter would be the last newsletter received for those members who have not renewed for 2006.
An increase in membership fee was discussed to defray the costs of mailing. Since much of the fundraising revenue has gone to the National Museum, a fundraiser to benefit the chapter was discussed.
B) Collections - Bob Cabigas was not present. No report at this time.
C) Education - Currently there is no chairperson for this committee. The membership list will be reviewed to recommend a possible candidate. Those interested are encouraged to volunteer.
D) Activities- Violet Dutra reported the following upcoming events:
a. August Polynesian Nights - the Moose Lodge was penciled in as a possible site. Costs for the lodge as well as security were discussed. The lodge has 14 tables and a dance area. The cost may be less if only half the hall is used. Also discussed as a possible site, was On Loc Sam's. Stephanie Teczon stated Sam's had facilities available, and that we wouldn't have to worry about insurance or security. Violet stated that she and Mary Louise Lopez would check out Sam's and report back. Follow-up with Bahala Escrima Tony Somera would be made to determine the date and site.
b. October Recognition - no decision yet as to where or when to hold this event, either as a luncheon or dinner, again, costs being a factor. Stockton FANHS is currently taking nominations for the awards. It was decided to table this until Mel LaGasca arrived.
E) Exhibit Committee - Virgie Melear reported.
a. The recent March exhibit at the Margaret Troke library on 'The Filipino American Woman, Family and Friends' received positive feedback. Staff at the library complimented the exhibit and noted increased attendance. It was mentioned to have a guest book so those who view the exhibit may provide feedback, note if they are interested in joining FANHS, and provide information that we may follow-up with them. Libraries in Tracy and Manteca are being planned for future exhibits. It was mentioned to look into the banks as they also have display cases. This would increase our outreach and reflect a part of the bank's membership.
b. Students from Stanford will be touring the 'Little Manila' area and FANHS will host a panel discussion at the Daguhoy Lodge. Those attending will be: Dick Teczon, Anita Bautista, Virgie Melear, Leatrice Perez, Jerry Paular, and Frank Tibon.
c. The Sacramento FANHS Chapter will be hosting a free event on April 29th on 'The Fabulous Filipinas'. The event will be from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sheriffs facility at 65th Street and Florin in Sacramento. Anita Bautista will serve on the panel.
F) Historians - Nothing new has been added to the album for 2006. Terri Torres and Bob Cabigas have pictures of the March exhibit at the Troke Library for the album.
Business:
A) Treasurer Report -
a. Treasurer Virginia Melear reported the following:
a) General Savings $145.99
b) Museum Checking 16,246.02
c) General Checking 4,610.00
d) Museum CD Equipment 10,485.18
e) Museum Building 17,591.61
b. Stockton FANHS Officers recently met with an accountant to discuss services and costs. This is still being researched.
B) Stockton FANHS has received 21 raffle tickets at a cost of $1 each from National FANHS as a fundraiser for the Hawaii Conference. Deanna Balantac moved that Stockton FANHS purchase the tickets. Stephanie Teczon seconded the motion. The third prize, books, was preferred.
C) Sacramento FANHS requested Stockton FANHS to participate with them and other area FANHS Chapters in a booth at the Pacific Rim Festival in May and in a FANHS Scholarship. Initially this was tabled until Sacramento FANHS Chapter President Lisa Wire arrived. It was then discussed and decided that due to the amount of resources needed for the May Golf Tournament we would not be able to participate in this event. A discussion of the FANHS Scholarship followed. It was voted to not participate as well. It was felt that if we were to present youths awards, it should be those in our area.
D) Compensation to those who volunteer beyond 20 hours for an event was discussed. For example, the May Golf Tournament has taken quite a bit of energy and resources that those who have done so much should not be expected to pay for the picnic. If they choose to they may pay as it is a fundraiser for the FANHS National Museum. But, because of the level of work it has taken, this would be an option. Such compensation would only be when an event takes as much time as the May Golf Tournament has. The August and October events do not take this level of involvement and are not an issue for this. It should be noted that it's been customary to provide for those who volunteer so why not those who have given so much of themselves to help make an event successful. This topic was be tabled until President Terri Torres returns.
E) The FANHS National Museum - this will be discussed after the monthly chapter meeting.
New Business:
A) Treasurer Position - Due to her increased responsibilities with the exhibit committee and FANHSing items, Virgie Melear has requested to retire from her 14-year position as Chapter Treasurer. Mel LaGasca nominated Violet Dutra to the Treasurer's office. Moreno Balantac seconded the nomination. The motion carried. The Chapter thanked Virgie Melear for her hard work and dedication as treasurer of the Chapter since its inception.
B) Anita Bautista, with the artistic talent of Beverly Engkabo, has designed t-shirts for the Stockton FANHS Chapter. Anita has donated the costs of these. These t-shirts are available to purchase at $15 ($20 if mailing to a person) with proceeds going to the FANHS National Museum. Those attending the Hawaii Conference in June and are up to date with membership dues will receive a t-shirt free. Currently, 5 t-shirts have been sold to other chapters or non-members of FANHS. Members with email should have received an email with the t-shirt design shown. The Stockton FANHS thanked Anita Bautista for her donation of the t-shirt proceeds to the FANHS National Museum
Announcements:
1) Stockton FANHS members attended the Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce (CVAACC) mixer in March.
2) The following items were passed among the members to review after Vice President Anita Bautista announced them:
a. Global Financing & Realty thank you card - who hosted the March mixer and looks forward to working with FANHS
b. The Sacramento-Delta FANHS Chapter February-March 2006 Newsletter
c. A 'Thank You' card from CVAACC for Stockton FANHS renewing it's membership
d. Flyer for Filipino Community of Sacramento & Vicinity's 6th Annual Spring Brunch Sunday, April 2nd at the Jose Rizal Community Center in Sacramento.
e. A Thank You Letter from Wilma Aguinid regarding the March Exhibit at the Troke Library
f. A flyer for new book of essays entitled 'Positively No Filipinos Allowed' from Temple University Press
g. A flyer for 'Celebrate Cambodia and the Philippines' an event at the Haggin Museum for Saturday, April 1, 2006
h. A flyer for The Sinag-Tala Filipino Theatre & Performing Arts Association (SFTPAA) presentation 'The Comedy of Rex Navarette' to be held Sunday, July 9th
i. 'Our Voice' April-June Guest Schedule flyer
j. Email from National FANHS announcing the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Charitable Fund Grant Award
k. Email from FANHS National Pinoy Archives stating historical facts concerning the 2006 Hawaii Sakada Centennial
l. Email from FANHS National Pinoy Archives, updating us on news of FANHS chapters
m. A letter from the Philippine Consulate General, announcing meeting with the Filipino-American Community and the American Red Cross in disaster preparedness.
n. The Stockton Chapter Newsletter for April 2006 was passed out to members in attendance.
3) Stanford University will offer a course in Filipino Studies next year
4) The next Stockton FANHS meeting will be Saturday, May 6, 2006, Dameron Hospital, Conference Room B, in the basement at 10 am.
Meeting Adjourned:
Vice President Anita Navalta Bautista adjourned the meeting at Noon. The May Golf Tournament committee meeting was held afterwards.
BRIEF NOTES FROM GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Those in attendance were Dick Teczon, Stephanie Teczon, Anita Bautista, Mel LaGasca, Leatrice Perez, Violet Dutra, Deanna and Moreno Balantac, and Maria Vea. Mel reported that he had contacted Budweiser and he will follow-up on it and report at the next meeting. Sponsor/donor letters are constantly being mailed out to the community, as well as flyers and registration forms. All FANHS chapters and Trustees have been notified at least every month since January. Several raffle prizes have been donated, but we're still looking for companies to donate items for golfer goody bags. Twenty area newspapers have been given press releases. Mel has received four hole/tee sponsors, seven advertisers, two picnic sponsors, one awards sponsor, and two paid golfers, and two paid picnickers. We're hoping to receive more sign-ups before the April 22nd deadline. The next meeting will be April 21, 2006, due to both Mel and Terri being out of town until then.