FANHS STOCKTON CHAPTER
Meeting Minutes for Saturday, August 5, 2006
By Stephanie Teczon, Secretary
Call to Order:
President Terri Torres called the meeting to order at 10:15 am at Dameron Hospital, Conference Room B.
The following information was passed around during the meeting to inform attendees:
The Our Voice Newsletter
A postcard from Anita Bautista from Waikiki Beach (during the FANHS conf.)
Ryan Suda’s business card for Filipino t-shirts at blacklava.net
Manila Town Heritage Foundation (MHF) direct mail campaign for donations
Kaiser Permanente Central Valley’s Neighbor in Health free clinic for Sunday, August 20, 2006
The July 19th Apolinar Sangalang Park Dedication, program and Manteca Bulletin article
FANHS National Officers, Chapter Presidents, and National Trustee Listing prepared by Terri Torres
The 34th Annual Barrio Fiesta Flyer for August 12th and 13th at the Filipino Plaza
Members Present:
Maria B. Vea, Stephanie Teczon, Dick Teczon, Jr., Moreno Balantac, Deanna Balantac, Violet Dutra, Anita F. Bautista, Melvin A. LaGasca, Patricia Raymundo-Schmidt, Wilma Aguinid, and Terri Torres.
Acceptance of Minutes:
Deanna Balantac moved and Anita Bautista seconded the motion to accept the minutes of May 6, 2006.
Committee Reports:
Membership – Violet Dutra reported. 12 new members for a total of 156. Membership by Category:
Family - 63
Senior - 67
Individual - 20
Student - 6
Sympathy cards sent to Ken Flowers, Frank Tibon, and Victor Navarro.
Collection – No committee report given. President Terri Torres received a donation of two Manila Club gambling chips, circa 1950’s which she received at the Hawaii Conference from FANHS Honorary Trustee Eloisa Gomez Borah.
Activities – Violet Dutra reported.
The August Polynesian Island Nights with Bahala Na Escrima featuring Danny Inosanto has been set for August 19th at On Lock Sam. The cost is $25 with children 8 or under half price. Queens of Yesteryear will be recognized. Mary Louise Lopez is coordinating the door and raffle prizes, and asks items, such as rice, be taken to the event. No decorations will be needed. Liana Fontanilla will perform a Polynesian dance. Because of a prior engagement, Fred Yurong will not be able to DJ. Tony Somera is looking into getting a DJ. Violet would like to receive a count of tickets sold by August 12th so On Lock Sam can be notified of the count for dinner.
The Recognition Luncheon will be held Saturday, October 21st at China Palace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tickets are $30 per person. The theme is ‘Down Memory Lane’ with emphasis on the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. DJ will be John E. Roberts. Cost is $30 per person. A door price will be given. Raffle prizes are still being accepted. No decorations will be needed. Deanna Balantac had a list of the nominees:
Posthumously - Cirilo Yongque Juanitas
Albert Perez Juanitas
Raymond Arca Paular
Rudy Tenio
Deanna Daclan Balantac
Plaques will be presented. Terri will send the press release to the media. Stephanie asked that a list of past honorees be provided in press release and program booklet. Dick Teczon asked that the process of nominations be explained. He was referred to the October 2005 newsletter that explained this. Such past honorees mentioned were Mel LaGasca, Violet Dutra, Jose Bernardo, Jerry Paular, and Mrs. Carrido.
Education/Exhibit – Anita Bautista reported the following displays are being planned.
September/October – The Cesar Chavez library
November – The Margaret Troke Library- The Emily Rosal exhibit; a veteran’s theme
December – The Maya Angelou Library
February – A library in Manteca
May 2007- The Cesar Chavez library in honor of Asian Pacific month. Possibly have FANHS host a book signing for Peter Jamero’s book, ‘Growing Up Brown’.
The Barrio Fiesta, August 12th and 13th, FANHS will have a display. A volunteer sheet was passed around for those available to assist.
Business:
TreasurerReport – Violet Dutra reported. Violet received a notice from United Way of an outstanding check for $195 and $50 from their 2005 campaign. A new check would be reissued.
Current Balances:
General Savings --- $ 3,355.45
General Checking --- 1,393.48
Museum Savings --- 8,532.07
Museum Checking --- 5,144.83
Museum Equipment CD --- 10,660.22
Museum Building CD --- 30,209.14 (Due on August 14th-will transfer more funds into CD from Museum Savings and Checking accts.)
The above totals include the May 13, 2006, Golf Tournament Fundraiser profit of $4,332.74 and the Hawaii Conference Museum Fundraiser of $2940.
VolunteerHours – Compensation or “comped meals” for volunteers who perform more than 20 hours of service to an event was discussed. It was agreed to have a cost factor budgeted into the event’s costs for “complimentary meals” and it would be up to the committee to decide whether or not an individual would be entitled to a comped meal and that individual could either accept or decline the comped meal.
There will be a budget of $250 for compensation costs for the August Polynesian Nights to cover the cost of the queen honorees (10 queens).
FANHS National Museum Project – Mel LaGasca reported
The May 13th Golf Fundraiser – Mel presented a report at the Hawaii conference regarding the status of the museum. Approximately $4,000 was raised from the tournament. This event will be the primary fundraiser for the museum. Goals set for next tournament:
Create a network of participants, sponsors, and volunteers
Stockton FANHS received donations of almost $3,000 at the Hawaii conference from “passing the hat”.
Goals set for museum project:
Create museum committees
Create promotional material
Seek Trustee involvement and commitment
FANHS Volunteer Projects - Anita Bautista and Virgie Melear compiled a list of how members and those interested may volunteer on behalf of FANHS. Projects include doing oral histories, media research and outreach, document past historical activities, events, and individuals, and aid in archiving and documenting donations already received for the FANHS National museum. This list will be sent to each member in the next monthly mailing.
GuestSpeakers for upcoming months
September – No guest speaker planned. We will be concentrating on organizing for the next Golf Tournament
Upcoming months – Mel LaGasca to check with Carl Toliver and/or Rupert Asuncion to explain SUSD policy and how we may work with the schools.
Mel also suggested Claire Myers from UC Berkeley who is researching museums for her thesis. She might be a good contact for our museum project.
Release Forms for photographs and artifacts – Members need to make sure release forms are signed by the donor when accepting items for FANHS to use in exhibits, displays, etc.
Announcements:
Terri Torres has contacted the office of Patrick Johnston. No decision has been made as to how best to present a trophy from Domingo Los Banos (in 2005) to him for his support of the ‘Untold Triumph.’
September 30th – The Sacramento FANHS Chapter will be touring the Presidio in San Francisco and looking for interested parties to join them.
Meeting Adjourned:
President Terri Torres adjourned the meeting at 12:28 p.m.
Next meeting will be September 2, 2006, at the same place and time.