Meeting Minutes of Saturday, November 5, 2005
By Stephanie Teczon, Recording Secretary
Call to Order:
President Mel LaGasca called the meeting to order at 10:30 am at Dameron Hospital, Conference Room B.
Members Present:
Terri Torres, Violet Dutra, Maria Vea, Leatrice Perez, Anita Bautista, Melvin LaGasca, Stephanie Teczon, Dick Teczon, and Grace Barzaga.
Guests Present:
Frank Neas and Herb Jamero.
Guest Speaker:
Herb Jamero of the FANHS Central Valley Chapter was the guest speaker. Herb spoke on the Jamero Family Museum and the FANHS Central Valley Chapter Museum. Unfortunately, a video player was not available to provide a visual tour of the museum. Herb agreed to return at a later date to share this.
The museum was constructed from a recreation hall that was part of the original Jamero labor camp. During the war, population peaked at approximately 100. They farmed grapes, peaches, and sweet potatoes.
Herb spoke on his family's migration from Hawaii, part of the 1920's Sakadas, and his parents' initial meeting, eventual marriage, and raising their family. He shared stories of growing up, the social events of the time.
Herb's brother, George, had kept family heirlooms that they wanted to display and share with others. There's a room of family photos, an 1896 prized edition of Encyclopedia Britannica, and in a display case, a star-shaped medallion.
A project taken on was documenting the pioneer Filipino families in the area. Another project paid homage to his 'Uncle Oopoong'. This album consisted of his uncle's artifacts reflecting on his thoughts and life history. Uncle Crispo Paguican was 4'7'', sang, and played the French horn in the Daguhay Marching Band.
The Jamero Family museum provides tours. They also have a contract with the school district with a lesson plan.
President Mel LaGasca presented Herb Jamero with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Acceptance of Minutes:
Leatrice Perez moved and Anita Bautista seconded that the minutes be accepted after correcting the name of Juanita Pasqual to Juanita Pascual.
Parol Workshop and Festival of Trees
The San Joaquin County Historical Society is presenting 'Festival of Trees'. Frank Neas, Joy's husband, asked for volunteers and funding to create a Christmas tree of parols for this event. Volunteers would be needed to the create miniature parols and to assist in parol making workshops held during the event.
It was discussed that FANHS should have it's own Christmas tree reflecting the FANHS mission statement, projects, activities, and events.
Due to the hectic holiday schedule, it was decided to have parol making on Wednesday, November 9th and FANHS ornament making on November 16th. Leatrice Perez would look into having these activities at the Trinity Presbyterian Church from 5pm to 9 pm. Mel LaGasca would donate a six foot artificial Christmas tree with lights.
Committee Reports:
A) Membership- Violet Dutra reported 161 paid members. Five new members: Stanley Reynon Jr. (indiv.), and seniors Aurelia Omania Kearns, Ben Gonzales, Joyce Alberca Nakooka, and Conde Tonson Chan.
B) Collection- Bob Cabigas not present.
C) Education - Moreno and Deanna Balantac not present.
D) Activities - Refer to the Business Section, item C.
E) Exhibit - Reporter Ian Hill of The Record contacted FANHS to identify two people not known in a mural. The mural located in downtown Stockton depicted early city pioneers. The article featured the children of Filipino leader Eddie Olamit pictured in front of their father's image.
To commemorate November at Veteran's month, FANHS has an exhibit of 'The Fighting Filipino' at the Maya Angelou Library. This exhibit features the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry, U.S. Army, and World War II veterans. The exhibit ends November 30th.
Business:
A) Treasurer Report - Virginia Melear not present.
B) FANHS National Museum Project Report - May 13, 2006 Golf Tournament
Mel LaGasca reported. Currently working on this. Planning meetings will be scheduled in January.
C) The October 22nd Recognition Dinner held at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. Violet Dutra reported:
The tickets were sold at $30 per person. Income = $2,172 (including donations of $350), with expenses = $2,010.05. Net Income was $161.95 going to chapter operating expense account. All guests were satisfied and the surroundings made it an enjoyable evening for all. Suggestions for next time included:
i) Nominations - Have the nominations submitted by deadline
ii) Nominators - Have those submitting a nomination provide as complete a timeline of the person's accomplishments as possible, focusing on contributions to the Fil-Am community
iii) Nominees - Have the article on the honoree finalized earlier
iv) Date and Time - To lower costs, possibly have a luncheon instead of a dinner. Also it would make it easier for those who don't care to drive at night.
D) Report of the October 15th meeting with Juanita Pascual, Chairperson of the Filipino Federation of America - Mel LaGasca. No historical document donations at this time from the Federation.
Announcements:
1) The FANHS 11th National Conference will be held June 29th through July 1, 2006 in Hawaii.
Mel LaGasca will attend a Trustees meeting. Anita Bautista will do a presentation.
2) December Meeting - No formal meeting scheduled in December.
3) FANHS Christmas Party - Virginia Navarro has graciously agreed to host this year's party on Dec. 10. The UOP Kilusan Pilipino will be invited.
4) Nominations of FANHS Officers- Paid members may nominate and vote. An executive meeting will be held soon to discuss this further.
5) The next FANHS scheduled meeting will be in January 7. 2006.
Meeting Adjourned:
President Mel LaGasca adjourned the meeting at 1:07 pm.