FANHS STOCKTON CHAPTER
Meeting Minutes of Saturday, October 1, 2005
By Stephanie Teczon, Acting Recording Secretary
Call to Order:
President Mel LaGasca called the meeting to order at 10:18 am at Dameron Hospital, Conference Room B. A presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Tony Somera would take place once he arrived. If he did not attend the meeting, Mel would deliver the certificate.
Members Present:
Stephanie Teczon, Dick Teczon, Virginia Navarro, Deanna Balantac, Moreno Balantac, Evangeline Kilmer, Susanna Mangrobang, Maria Vea, Virginia Melear, Leatrice Perez, Melvin LaGasca, and Anita Navalta Bautista.
Guests Present:
From UOP Pilipino Kilusan were Seth Winlock, Jennilee Sabado, and Roy Cormier.
Acceptance of Minutes:
Deanna Balantac moved and Leatrice Perez seconded the motion to accept the minutes of September 3rd as distributed.
Guest Speaker:
Anita Navalta Bautista spoke on ‘How to Preserve Historical Documents’. The recent flood in the Gulf States that devastated New Orleans and left most residents unprepared was relevant to FANHS members. Anita referred to an article in the Stockton Record dated December 19, 1955, ‘Black Christmas, Stockton Flood of Christmas 1955’. The flood affected areas south of downtown and neighborhoods such as Corona Park. Anita’s house, at 302 W. Third, had a two feet water level. Unlike those in the Gulf States, she had time to save important papers and photographs. The news article was passed around and most members recalled their own experience, its effect on their lives, and how they dealt with it. A hand out was passed out ‘What To Do To Save Your Important Documents and Photos’.
Families should have an evacuation plan, an out of town contact person to serve as a central point of contact, and a meeting place set. Keep some low denomination paper money to purchase needed items. During emergencies, pay phone lines are not as expensive as cell phones.
Announcement:
The UOP Pilipino Kilusan Club was hosting its 4th Annual High School Picnic Saturday, October 8th. The event brings together local high school clubs for games and a picnic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They expect an attendance of 300-400 people. Contact Jennilee at (831) 229-2905 for questions.
Committee Reports:
At this time, President Mel LaGasca passed a reorganization of the Committees and their suggested scope of activities.
FROM TO DESCRIPTION
1. Historians Education To recommend and monitor in-reach and out-reach educational programs:
a. Guest Speakers
b. Field Trips
c. Training
d. Conferences
2. Archives Collections To recommend and monitor all incoming artifacts:
Recommend a collections process for receiving, storing, and loaning material
Work with FANHS National Archives and other FANHS Chapters
3. Ways & Means Activities To recommend and monitor all activities
Membership- Violet Dutra was not present. Virginia Melear reported two new Senior members joined from the September Reunion: Aurelia Omanania Kerns and Ben Gonzales.
Collections – Bob Cabigas was not present. Anita Navalta Bautista reported receiving two donations from the September Reunion. A picture taken in the St. Mary’s Social Hall and a WWII picture of soldiers. The Jamero family donated the 1991 Reunion Binder. It was mentioned we need to formalize the process of collecting items. Currently, donors are asked to sign a Deed of Gift Certificate. This transfers ownership from the donor to FANHS. Stephanie Teczon asked for a list of the videos available.
Education – Moreno and Deanna Balantac reported the album of events is current through the September Reunion. Deanna Balantac mentioned with the additional responsibility of the Education Committee, we need to find a way to involve more members. The Stockton FANHS has a membership of approximately 100 but only a select few attend the meetings and serve on committees to organize and assist with events. It was suggested that we make personal calls to recruit members to serve on a committee. This would extend our outreach and tap into our membership talent pool.
Activities – Refer to the October 22nd Recognition Dinner.
Exhibit Committee – A Calendar of Exhibits was distributed at the last meeting. In November, an exhibit of World War II Filipino Veterans will be on display at the Maya Angelou library.
Business:
Treasurer Report – Virginia Melear reported no significant change to report since last month’s Treasurer’s Report. Deanna Balantac moved and Anita Navalta Bautista seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
FANHS National Museum Project:
Mel LaGasca reported the museum logo was given to Fred and Dorothy Cordova to review. The Golf Tournament, a museum fundraiser, is May 13, 2006 at Mickes Grove. The FANHS Annual Picnic will be held in conjunction with this.
Mel will provide a flyer at the next meeting for review. A tentative schedule and costs include:
Committees will be created to organize this event. The committee meetings will follow the monthly chapter meetings. Committees can also meet on an as needed basis. Suggested committees include Registration, Prizes, and Sponsor.
Mel will also form Museum Committees. A list of these committees will be posted in the FANHS Stockton Chapter Newsletter.
The October 22nd Awards and Recognition Dinner
Dinner will be buffet style. The event starts at 6 pm with dinner being served at 7 pm. The menu will consists of chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, fruit, and dessert. There will be a no host bar. Entertainment will be provided. Those selling tickets need to notify either Violet Dutra or Virginia Melear by Friday, October 14th of the number of tickets sold. Honorees for this event will be Leatrice Perez and posthumously Anita Balbirona.
For next year, the deadline for nominations is July 1, 2006. Criteria for those to be recognized will be posted in the FANHS Stockton Chapter Newsletter.
Report of the September 17th Reunion/Exhibit and the meeting with Fred and Dorothy Cordova at the Radisson Hotel. There was a variety of exhibits. Throughout the day, the exhibit room was nonstop with guests. There were approximately 20 attendees from Stockton, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Oregon, San Francisco, Merced, Livingston, Santa Cruz, and Santa Maria meeting with Fred and Dorothy Cordova.
Announcements:
The FANHS 11th National Conference will be held June 29th through July 1, 2006 at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Conference and Hotel Information was passed out. You may also visit the FANHS website www.fanhs-national.org for information. Checks should be made out to FANHS National and sent to Dorothy Cordova. If you have questions, contact Dorothy.
In the Stockton and surrounding area, Deanna Balantac mentioned she and others have made their travel arrangements with her niece. Please feel free to contact her so she can assist coordinating your travel plans:
Gina Chastain at Stockton Travel Service Inc.
718 Lincoln Center
Office Phone: 478-6836; Cell Phone (209) 479-8977
Email: Travelgirlie68@yahoo.com
The Effect of Hurricane Katrina on Filipinos in Louisiana. Deanna Balantac mentioned Researcher Maria Espina had her material on ‘Manilamen in Louisiana’ destroyed. Physical artifacts were lost. To assist FANHS members affected by this, you may send checks to:
FANHS National, 810 18th Avenue, Room 100, Seattle, WA 98122
In the memo of the check note ‘Katrina Hurricane Victims’ or the ‘Maria Espina Fund’
Since most have already donated, it was voted donations would be done on an individual basis instead of as a group.
The San Joaquin Historical Society Festival of Trees. A Christmas tree is to be donated so FANHS members can decorate it. Joy Neas to coordinate decorating the tree with parols. Further information to follow.
Patricia Esteban Basco recently deceased.
Juanita Pasqual of the Filipino Federation of America Corp. has invited FANHS to view items for possible donation to the National Museum. The meeting would be Saturday, October 15th at their San Joaquin Building in Stockton. These include historical records, and photographs housed in Stockton and Los Angeles dating back to the 1920’s. It was decided Mel LaGasca and Anita Navalta Bautista would represent FANHS for this meeting.
Next meeting would be Saturday, November 5th at 10:00 am at Dameron Hospital, Conference Room B. Guest Speaker Herb Jamero, FANHS Central Valley Chapter, will talk about the Jamero Family Museum and the FANHS Central Valley Chapter Museum.
Meeting Adjourned:
President Mel LaGasca adjourned the meeting at 12:17 pm. Members stayed to further discuss the May Golf Tournament.