PRESIDENT Mel LaGasca called the meeting to order at the home of Virginia Navarro at 5:50 p.m. Members present were Virginia Melear, Virginia Navarro, Violet Dutra, Terri Torres, Anita Bautista, Maria Vea, Grace Barzaga, Deanna and Moreno Balantac, Gail LaGasca, Jennilee Sabado, Mark Quijano, and guests, Thelma Juarez and Doris Edwards.
Minutes of the last meeting of October 2, 2004 were tabled for approval at the next meeting.
President: Mel LaGasca thanked Virginia Navarro for having the chapter annual Christmas get-together at her home this evening and expressed appreciation to her family, especially Lita, her cousin, for the majority of the food preparation for the evening.
Treasurer: Virginia Melear reported the account balances to November 30, 2004:
Savings $ 62.41
Museum Checking 17,511.66
Museum Building 12,178.45
Museum Equipment 10,171.92
General Checking 12,376.79 (with bills still to be paid)
A written report was submitted.
Assessment of $$ to the National Office were brought up by Terri Torres. The executive committee will be determining what will be sent and when to do this, as there has not been an official request from National at this time.
Membership Report: Violet Dutra reported a total membership of 175
Family 65 Senior 82 Individual 17 Student 11
During October and November--seven new members
4 students--Mary Soriano, Christopher Wager, Annie Sayo, Joseph Malvar
3 seniors--Jimmy and Phyllis Ente and Josie (Tenio) Canion.
Condolences to Art Villarruz on passing of brother Fidel De Dios; condolences to Jerry and Ellie Paular, and to Anthony and Beverly Engkabo on passing of mother Mrs. Conchita Engkabo; condolences to Carol Rubia Rollis on passing of mother Helen Nava Rubia. Get well card to Jerry Paular. A written report was submitted. Get-Well cards will be sent to Letty Perez, at San Joaquin Hospital Rehab Unit (for right side stroke) and to Nancy Andres (diagnosed with Cancer).
Ways and Means Report: By V. Dutra and M.L. Lopez
RECOGNITION EVENT--OCTOBER 16, 2004
Income: $4352.00
Expenses: Printing Flyers $ 2.30
Quizzes 12.12
Programs 174.56
Photo Equip 111.89
Decorations 98.58
Food 697.00
Insurance 375.00
Music & Old Pinoys 150.00
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Expenses $1621.45 (Plus donation of Awards expenses of $192.99)
Final Summary: Income $ 4352 00
Expenses - 1621.45 (not including donation of $192.99 above)
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Total $ 2730.55
MAGICAL NIGHT OF GIVING-- NOVEMBER 21, 2004
Number of tickets distributed: 100
Number of tickets sold 57 = $285.00 for Museum Fund
Number not sold 9
Number of tickets returned
to Weberstown office 34
There was a discussion by the group to consider whether it has been worth the effort by the committee and the members to continue to participate in this event, as the committee needs to report to the Weberstown office every week once tickets are distributed as to the sales and each year there are always outstanding tickets not sold and have to be returned (see above report). There was a motion/seconded and passed (V. Dutra/G. LaGasca) that Stockton FANHS NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE MAGICAL NIGHT OF GIVING IN 2005.
HISTORIAN REPORT: Deanna and Moreno Balantac circulated the 2004 Chapter's Historian Book. A. Bautista will place it in the archives. The only event missing are pictures of this December 10th get-together. Expenses for the year amount to $60. They are donating this amount to the Stockton FANHS Chapter for the 2004-year. A written report was submitted.
The meeting was interrupted at 6:10 p.m. The chapter was serenaded by Christmas Carolers from the Kilusan Filipino Club/UOP, a group of 4 men/5 women who sang about 6 songs. They reminded us about their annual Performance on April 2, 2005, at UOP. An undetermined amount of money was collected from the members present at the meeting and given to the Carolers to assist in their April 2, 2005 event.
EXHIBIT COMMITTEE: A Bautista reported that the committee exhibited at two San Joaquin libraries this year: twice at the Maya Angelou library in South Stockton and once at the Margaret Troke library. Both she and V. Melear and Bob Cabigas have been actively engaged in exhibiting for our chapter at events and schools. They are requesting more members to participate in the committee this upcoming year as there are many opportunities and requests for FANHS to come and present and display historical information. Pictures taken at these exhibits/events in 2004 were circulated during the meeting for the members to review. There was a motion/seconded and carried (A. Bautista/V. Dutra) to get a 9 months/$20 phone card for V. Melear's use as she receives the bulk of the chapter's telephone calls and needs to respond on our behalf. Having this card will assist her in bookkeeping activities.
GENERAL BUSINESS: Terri Torres reminded everyone about the Internet businesses that give us a percentage on online purchases. This quarter the chapter received $27.05 from "I Give." She encouraged members to think about it and join to help the chapter raise funds for the museum. Contact Virgie Melear for information on how to join.
Mel LaGasca will be making a year calendar of events that will include all the events in which we have participated in the past. Events that we already have for 2005 are: in the Spring/an event possible co-sponsored with FILMAPS, August event with Bahala Na, Barrio Fiesta also in August, the October Recognition Dinner and Dance, and an Annual Tri-Chapter Family Picnic (date to be determined). Mel will be attending meetings on invitation to join forces with other groups for future planning and to inform the membership of upcoming events. Some events that were brought up were the San Joaquin County Historical Society "Festival of Trees" and the Parol Project of Joy Neas. Museum Update--Little Manila is still waiting for their proposal to be voted upon by the Stockton City Council on December 30, 2004.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1) Maria Vea announced that a group representing the City of Lathrop, French Camp, and Vicinity is having a Christmas Parade and Dinner/Dance on December 11 and is inviting the membership and Chapter to participate. Anita Bautista is an invited speaker for the event. 2) UC Davis is looking for members for its medical advisory committee--see Mel if interested. 3) Deanna has resigned as Recording Secretary; V. Navarro is taking the responsibility to find a replacement for 2005, beginning in January. V. Dutra offered to send monthly mailers after the minutes are prepared.
The next meeting will be Saturday, January 8, 2005, at Dameron Hospital conference Room B. Speaker will be Ana Marcelo on "Filipinas in American Samoa". Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.