Introducing Ian Jeffery Herman

Let us all give a warm welcome to Ian Jeffery Herman!! His date of birth is February 3, 2009. He is the newest addition to the Herman family. His proud parents are Henry Herman and Michelle Morgan. The loving grand parents are Doming & Norma Herman.

34th Annual Induction Ball

The Batangas Association of Hampton Roads

cordially invites you to our 34th Annual Induction Ball

Saturday April 25, 2009

6:30pm ~ 12am

Chesapeake Convention Center

900 Greenbrier Circle

Chesapeake, VA 23320

$35 before March 31, 2009

$40 before April 15, 2009

RSVP

Myrna 471-0628 

Marissa 430-1104

Norma 467-9882 

Nette 479-1248

Music by DJ • Formal Attire • Cash Bar

please contact

batangasassoc[at]gmail[dot]com for questions and details

 SEE YOU THERE!

2008 Year in review

BAHR 2008—Our Year in Retrospect
Written by: Madonna Grace Mendoza, PRO

Ala eh! The year two thousand and eight was another electrifying year for the Batangas Association of Hampton Roads. It began with the induction of officers on 29 March 2008 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. What made this event so unique was the inclusion of several of our second generation members as officers. The induction was followed by several family events, fundraisers, and most importantly supported various community events.

We provided family-focused events which included our annual Easter Egg Hunt and picnic at Mount Trashmore, our Family Fun Day and Picnic at Sandbridge, and most recently our annual Christmas Party at San Lorenzo Spiritual Center. To further increase communication among our members, we also established an email account.

Our fundraisers included three successful trips to Atlantic City the first on 10 May 2008, followed by the trip on 16 August 2008, and 11 October 2008 was the final trip of the year. We also hosted a Safari Night on 20 September 2008 at the PCC and will be hosting another fundraiser on 31 January 2009 at San Lorenzo Spiritual Center. We also enjoyed another holiday season of music and camaraderie as our choir shared the joy of music with local businesses and families.

Probably the most important contributions BAHR made this past year is through their support of various community programs and of course our scholarship program. We were once again a fixture at the annual Filipino American Friendship Day at Red Wing Park. Our choir was invited to participate in the Gawad Kalinga “GK WOW!” program held at the PCC on 16 November 2008, which featured the talents of Stephanie Reese and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers. We rounded out our year of service by sending holiday greetings to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan through the USO.

Finally, we would like to congratulate our newly elected officers for the 2009-2010 year who will be inducted into office early this spring.

President-elect: Myrna Nario

1st Vice President-elect: Marrisa Mayor

2nd Vice President-elect: Vic Latina

Recording Secretary-elect: Debbie Paras

Corresponding Secretaries-elect: B Alegre, Bene Magsombol, and Luz Cabrera

Treasurer-elect: Norma Herman

Assistant Treasurer-elect: Nanette Parocha

Auditor-elect: Noli Dimaano

Assistant Auditor-elect: Vida Bathan

Buisness Managers-elect: Norma Manigbas and Mayette Mendoza

Public Relations Officers-elect: Madonna Grace Mendoza and Don Bathan

Marshall-elect: Greg Manigbas

Deputy Marshalls-elect: George Gatchalian, Boy Huertas, and Jeff Paras

Past Presidents

Mario Gambao 1975
Bayani Diokno 1976
Venus Tanyag 1977
Nestor Goco 1978
Levy Paler 1979-1983
Bert Buni 1984
Cesar Gonzalez 1985
Greg Macalindong 1986-87
Frank Lucero 1988-89
Bert Rodriguez 1990-91
Paul Bathan 1992
August Sumulong 1993
Val Macasaet 1994
Romy de la Rosa 1995-96
Dave Bagsit 1997-99
Resty Gilera 2000
Danny Mendoza 2001
Doming Herman 2002-03
Alice Espiritu 2004-07

Dinner & Dance Fundraiser

On January 31, 2009 we had a fundraiser dinner & dance at the San Lorenzo Spiritual Center in Virginia Beach. Before dinner could be served our friends and family could not wait to dance. So, with a smile, the Dj gladly put on a few of the favorites and the crowd instantly got up and began to dance.

Shortly after building up an appetite, a blessing was said and dinner was served. The night was filled with laughter and memories were made.

One thing we are trying to be consistent with, is pushing to a green community. We successfully collected empty water bottles and cans of soda. We will continue our efforts to recycle and highly encourage everyone else to do the same. 

To all that came out and especially to everyone that helped make this event happen, thank you.

Watch some of the fun!

Current Officers

President - Myrna R. Nario
1st Vice President - Marissa Mayor
2nd VIce President - Vic Latina
Recording Secretary - Debbie Paras
Corresponding Secretaries - Bene Magsombol, B Alegre, & Susan Mayor
Assistant Treasurer - Norma Herman
Auditors - Amy Vera & Sharon Apoyan
Pulic Relations Officers - Madonna Grace Mendoza & Dodge Paras
Business Managers - Odette Galvez & Norma Manigbas
Marshall - Noli Dimaano
Deputy Marshalls - Ronnie Lucero, Nick Castillo, & Don Bathan