FANHS STOCKTON CHAPTER
Minutes for Meeting Saturday, November 3, 2007
By Leatrice B. Perez, Sec. Pro Temp
CALL TO ORDER
President Terri Torres called the meeting to order at 10:25 A.M. The following members were present: Anita Bautista, Mel LaGasca, Leatrice B. Perez, Terri Torres, and Violet Dutra.
The following information was circulated during the meeting:
Minutes of October 6, 2007 were accepted as corrected. Correction made was the description of the award given to Mel LaGasca as a “Golden Brown Lechon”.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership – Violet Dutra submitted the following report:
Family - 59
Seniors - 76
Individuals - 17
Students - 5
Total members - 157
One new member is Susan Bambico (senior). Two deceased members are Kathrine Gapusan and Vincent Ulep (seniors). Sympathy cards were sent to the families of Kathrine Gapusan, and Vincent Ulep. Sympathy cards were also sent to Fred Cordova on the loss of his brother, Sam Balucas, as well as to the family of Sam. A Thinking of You card is being sent to Thelma Buchholdt, FANHS National President.
Our membership report for the end of the year will be sent to FANHS National Headquarters, along with the required 1/3 dues.
Collections – Terri reminded us that we need to take inventory of our storage items and the members present suggested and agreed that this take place in March 2008. We still need a new chairman.
Activities – Violet Dutra and Mary Louise Lopez reported the following:
October 20, 2007 8th Annual Community Recognition Awards Luncheon
Approximately 120 people present
Income
Ticket Sales and Donations $2860.00
Raffle Sales 402.00
$3262.00
Expenses (Partial)
Food (for 12 tables) $1298.88
Printing (tickets/flyers/booklets) 226.97
Music (donated) 0.00
$1525.85
Expenses pending – plaques, cake, etc.
Profit pending = $1736.15 for chapter operating expenses
Mel LaGasca said he paid $35.00 for the cake, which he is donating. We need a report from Moreno & Deanna Balantac for the cost of the plaques.
Anita Bautista said that several commented on how the music was just right, not too loud and people could converse without shouting or having difficulty hearing each other. Anita also stated that the attendance was good and we should make it a habit to recognize all FANHS members representing various chapters at our events to stand and be recognized as was done at the awards luncheon. It was good to see so many that were present and that would cause non-members to question, “What is this organization that has so many members?” This might whet their curiosity and ask about joining. Comments on the food were also very positive. A “thank you” letter will be sent to Frank LaGasca for donating his time and music for the event.
Education/Exhibit – Anita Bautista reported that the documentary by KVIE on “Little Manila—Filipinos in America’s Heartland” was shown at the Chavez Library on Oct. 6 with about 20 people in attendance, and at the Troke Library on October 22, with about 30 people in attendance. The documentary was also shown in Sacramento and it was well attended with Anita, Angelina Novelozo and Jimmy Ente there for a panel discussion.
The chapter will be displaying an exhibit of Filipino American Authors in November at the Manteca Library and WWII Filipino veterans at the Tracy library during December “Remember Pearl Harbor”. Leatrice Perez mentioned that her brother, Anastacio Bantillo, Jr. was in the U.S. Navy and also the Reverend Maurice B. S. Legare was a Chaplain in the U.S. Army. Anita asked her to get their pictures to her soon.
Anita and Terri Torres attended the UOP Kilusan group annual Barrio Fiesta on Nov. 2nd and had a FANHS display table with pamphlets and photo boards. They were available to answer questions by the students as well as asking them questions about Filipino-American history. They also brought the PBS video to be shown. It was an eye-opener to discover how little these young people knew about our Fil-Am history.
Last month we had voted to send $25 to the Kilusan to pay for an advertisement in their annual High School Games program for Oct. 16, but Terri never received any response back from Kilusan when asked for verification of type of advertisement and who to send it to, so a check was never sent.
Historians---Moreno and Deanna Balantac were absent, but Terri mentioned that anyone having photographs of any FANHS events, to always remember to give a copy to our Historians for the archives.
BUSINESS
Treasurers Report –Violet Dutra reported:
(Suggestion made and agreed to by those present that the accounts General Savings and General Checking be identified as General Chapter Savings and General Chapter Checking)
Bank balances (October bank statement hasn’t arrived yet)
General Chapter Savings $8,399.20
General Chapter Checking $ 869.80
Museum Savings $11,236.02
Museum Checking 547.40
Museum Equipment CD $11,119.43
Museum Building/Misc CD $42,394.38
Total Museum $65,297.23
We also received income of $260 from the sale of holiday wreaths and centerpieces made by Anita Bautista. The income is to go toward the cost of printing and mailing our quarterly newsletters. Anita Bautista received a check of $100.00 from Edna Soares, which will be placed in the Museum Fund.
Update on Arcadia Book and 2008 Calendar – Discussion was held on purchasing an external hard drive for storing all photos collected for the Arcadia Book. Terri has been checking the sale papers for comparison pricing. Mel LaGasca moved to purchase 2 compatible hard drives with a limit of $500.00 for total amount to be from the museum fund. Anita Bautista seconded the motion. Motion was carried. Terri will check with Dawn Mabalon on size of the hard drive needed and when the transfer will take place.
Mel also stated he will be able to use these photos as well as the Arcadia book for marketing the Museum project. Violet Dutra suggested that Mel will need reimbursement for purchase of the books when that time comes. He has been absorbing a lot of the expenses he’s incurred when it comes to the Museum project – fees to conferences, advertising, workshop fees, etc.
President – Anita Bautista
Vice President – Mel LaGasca
Recording Secretary – Leatrice Perez
Corresponding Secretary– Violet Dutra
Treasurer – Terri Torres
Terri said she will send out the Ballots for members to vote and return by the December 10 meeting and the new officers will be announced at the December Christmas party.
Festival of Trees – Mel LaGasca has the tree from last year. He will complete the application to be filed by November 15, 2007. The tree has to be in place by November 29. Members agreed to participate. No fee is required for this. Terri and Violet will help Mel set up the tree at Micke Grove.
Year End Expense Reports – Terri requested that each committee present their expenses for the year and their budgets for 2008 at the December meeting. They will be compiled and handed over to the new officers. Anita Bautista will also complete the annual activity report of FANHS supported events for the Jan. 2008 newsletter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alaska Conference -- Terri Torres announced that she received an e-mail from Dorothy Cordova, National FANHS office, regarding the fares to Alaska for the 2008 conference. Terri will be a presenter on Anti-miscegenation Laws at the conference and will ask Dawn Mabalon if she or Little Manila will be submitting the PBS documentary for a panel or for viewing in the film section.
FANHS National Museum Business – Mel LaGasca reported on his visit to San Diego and Los Angeles where he met with Fred and Dorothy Cordova and Thelma Buchholdt (FANHS President), and other FANHS Trustees informally, to discuss some concerns regarding the Museum project – fundraising, accounting issues, etc. He is hoping for more support on the National level regarding the Museum.
Mel will attend an IRS Tax workshop in Sacramento December 18 –20, (9am-4pm), $45 cost. Information will address how to report for non-profit organizations, which we need to know. We agreed that the fee should come out of the Museum funds, and Mel will let us know if the workshop is worthwhile.
Mel has been attending the Community Liaison Judicial Academy from September – December 2007, 3-hour classes each Thursday. Speakers are Judges, District Attorneys, Probation Officers, Police Officers, Public Defenders, on subjects related to ethnic cultures, races, customs, beliefs, etc. There are 80 different races. These classes are held to help communities understand and bridge the gaps between races. He is attending as a FANHS and AFO representative.
Filipinas Magazine – Anita Bautista reported how disappointed she was that the magazine changed items in her article in the October issue. She feels she might have to submit a “retraction” or a clarification to the magazine to dispute some of the items.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:07 p.m. Museum meeting followed after a short break.
The next chapter meeting will be a Christmas Potluck Party/Meeting, December 8, Saturday at the home of Gail and Mel LaGasca from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1840 McPeak Ct., Tracy, 95376, (209) 835-7578. The speakers will be Ana Marcela and Carl Tolliver, Retired Superintendent of Stockton Unified Schools. Contact Mel and Gail to let them know what you plan to bring for the potluck (209) 835-7578 or email mlagasca@comcast.net by Dec. 2nd.