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
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