June - FAAWIS

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN
FAAWIS-PNAWI Joint Spring Bowling Fundraiser
by Gem Cubos
O
n April 6, FAAWIS in partnership
with the PNA Wisconsin hosted
the annual spring bowling tournament
held at JB’s on 41, formerly Olympic
lanes. 25 registered teams joined the
highly anticipated event and drew varied
crowd of bowlers. Whether throwing
strikes, gutter balls, or just having plain
fun, the afternoon all went to a good
cause. Proceeds from the affair benefited
the free medical clinic of the PCCCF
which provides basic medical care to the FAAWIS President Zen Edralin and Board Members preuninsured and underinsured in the Mil- sent Free Medical Clinic Director proceeds from the successful bowling event. L-R: Edgar Catacutan, Gem Cubos,
waukee area and outlying counties.
With each strike of a pin and after the Dr. Violeta Singson, Zen Edralin, Dr. Juanito Singson, &
final bowl was rolled, the rest is history. Maria Gonzales Tilistyak.
And as the official standings show, some
perennial favorites and names graced the score- Moloney, who secured a nice 2nd place. Mareta
board once again. In the team rankings, 1st place Prill followed with a 3rd place finish.
went to the PCCCF group : Jojo Ramos, Gerry
Highlight of the event was a 50/50 raffle won
Ramos, Mareta Prill and Bob Prill. 2nd place was by Mr. Tom Hey. And the affair culminated
captured by the FMC group of Cyril Azcueta, with the presentation of proceeds to Dr. Violeta
Katrina Aganon, Anna Loomer and Gabe Gon- Singson, medical director of the free medical
zales.
clinic at the PCCCF by FAAWIS president, Zen
In the individual men’s division, Paul Edralin and Gem Cubos, pres-elect of PNA WI.
Clemente bowled his way to an impressive 1st
The bowling committee led by Ed Catacutan
place followed by a strong showing by Patrick and members: Patrick Moloney , Minnie Parbs,
Elliott for 2nd place. Gerry Ramos grabbed 3rd Gem Cubos and Zen Edralin as well as all the
place. The women’s division saw Anna Loomer participants who extended their support made
taking 1st place as she squeezed past Annalie this fundraiser a rousing success.
Movie Nite Benefit for Jaime Magracia by Maria M. Gonzales Tilistyak
The Filipino American Association of Wisconsin (FAAWIS) had a Movie Night benefit for
Mr. Jaime Magracia, our kababayan, this past
Turn over of donations to Mrs. Daisy Magracia.
April 6th at the Philippine Center (PCCCF) at
Zablocki Park. It was a well attended event to
help Mr. Magracia who is experiencing medical and financial difficulties at this time.
It began with a mass presided by Father Jojo
Orosa at 4:30 PM. Then afterwards, there was
a dinner provided by many generous sponsors
in our Filipino American community. Dinner
comprising of many Filipino dishes and desserts were delicious. There was plenty to go
around. A $10 donation for adults and $5 donation for children were accepted.
Before the movie showing, a monetary donation of $830 donated generously by numerous people in our Filipino American Community was presented by Mrs. Zen Edralin,
FAAWIS President, to Mrs. Daisy Magracia,
Jaime’s wife, who accepted it gratefully. Then
we enjoyed watching a Tagalog Movie, SISTEREKAS, starring Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino,
Aiai de las Alas, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn
Bernardo.
Overall, our community came together
nicely to assist our fellow Filipino in need of
our help. Maraming salamat sa lahat! Many
thanks to All!
June 2013
Come join us for summer fun
at the
Hawaiian LuauLuau-themed
Annual FAAWIS Picnic!!!
Saturday,
June 15, 2013
Wirth Park
2585 N. Pilgrim Rd
Brookfield, WI
Lunch at 11 am
Anticipated mass at 4pm
Raffle for fun prizes!
Games for adults and kids!
Volleyball tournament!
FAAWIS idol singing contest
Please call:
414-840-1682
Please Save the Date!!!
The 41st Annual FAAWIS
Formal Dinner & Dance
Featuring
“The Fashionistas
of FAAWIS”
A Fashion Show
with a touch
of FAAWIS Flair
Saturday, August 31, 2013
5:00 pm Cocktails & Registration
6:00 pm Dinner
The Brookfield Suites Hotel
1200 S. Moorland Rd
Brookfield, WI
To support our yearly activities, we
will be selling advertisement space
in our souvenir program AND raffle
tickets for a chance to win an iPad
& other awesome prizes!
For more information, please contact
For Reservations:
Mareta Prill: 262-255-4548
To place an advertisement
Joyce Coury at 414-526-7201
For raffle tickets
Sheila Jackson at 414-427-4694
To sponsor event
Jo Anne Capitan at 414-312-2049
Due to limited space, reservations
are required!
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2013 Events
August 31
International Folk Fair
November 22-24
International Folk Fair
December 8
Lunch with Santa
FAAWIS Officers
PRESIDENT
Zenaida L. Edralin
VICE-PRESIDENT
Edgar Catacutan
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Joyce Coury
SECRETARY
Rebecca Abraham
TREASURER
Donald Mondano
PROPERTY
CUSTODIANS
Roger Mendoza
Alvin Jackson
EX-OFFICIO
Jo Anne Capitan
BOARD MEMBERS
2013-2014
Joyce Coury
Edgar Catacutan
Marlou Kelly
Amy Schemenauer
Manolito Tulod
2012-2013
Gem Cubos
Zen Edralin
Ellen Gresen
Rowena Punzalan
Maria Gonzales Tilistyak
2013 FAAWIS
COMMITTEES
Membership
Beth Bueno
Yoly Estante
Sports
Edgar Catacutan
Minnie Parbs
Annual Picnic
Dr. Marie Rebancos
Bong Capitan
Fundraising Gala
Sheila Jackson
JoAnne Capitan
Christmas with Santa
Joyce Coury
Amy Schemenauer
Simbang Gabi
Maria Gonzales Tilistyak
Ninnette Santos
Community Award
Ellen Gresen
Marlou Kelly
President’s Corner
Greetings!
FAAWIS
in
collaboration
with
the
PNAWI celebrated
the
coming
of
spring with a
bowling funfest last April 6, 2013 at
JB’s on 41. Thank you to everybody
who came to participate and made
this event fun and memorable and
congratulations to our top bowler’s!
The event’s success benefits our
Free Medical Clinic Center located
at the PCCCF which supports a lot of
the Filipino community who are
uninsured and underinsured. What
a great way to have fun, share and
help!
After bowling that same afternoon at the PCCCF Center, the community came out to support another cause for the healing of our
kababayan, Jaime Magracia. At that
time, Mr. Magracica was still in the
hospital receiving his treatment.
The successful event was coordinated by group of dedicated, compassionate and committed Kababayans; Mimi Ballesteros; Dr. Violeta
Singson; Gem Cubos; Maria Tilistyak
and Angie Varona. The event
started with a healing mass presided by Fr. Jojo Orosa; then a light
dinner, spread of desserts, sodas
and followed by the Tagalog movie
Sisterrakas. We collected a generous amount of donation from the
community for the Magracias.
Thank you to all who came
out and poured their support.
Please save the date
for: June 15, 2013 is the
FAAWIS annual picnic in
celebration of our independence day. It will be at
Wirth Park Brookfield @
11:00 am. More exciting
information and agenda Zen’s Birthday with Jo Anne Capitan, Joyce
of activities for both chil- Coury, Renee Mondano, Janet Wiess, Maria
dren and adult will be in Yumang, Becky Abraham, and Mila Lamerand.
the flyer, so please watch
out. A Mass will also be celebrated
TAGALOG MOVIE
and is scheduled at 4:00 pm by Fr.
NITE
Jojo Orosa. Dr. Marie Rebancos is
“Forever & A Day”
chairing this event with the help of
Dino Capitan. A donation of potluck
June 21, 2013 At 6:30 pm
food for 10 based on the first letter
PCCCF Building
of your last name will be greatly
appreciated, this information can awareness through Filipino dance &
music with our FAAWIS Dance
also be found in the flyer.
August 31, 2013 FAAWIS will Troupes; award scholarships and
host its Annual Formal Dinner & monetary awards to our deserving
Dance at the Brookfield Suites Hotel youths in our community; and pro& Convention Center. This year’s vide quality social and cultural protheme is a fashion show entitled grams throughout the year.
Two great events surely not to be
“Fashionistas of FAAWIS” and will
feature the children, youth, men missed. Please spread the word and
and women of FAAWIS modeling let us come together as we continue
traditional and modern Philippine/ to preserve our culture’s heritage as
well as enjoy each others company
American fashion designs.
This exciting event also serves as with food, fun and merry gatherFAAWIS’ major fundraising event of ings!
the year. With your contribution,
Welcome ALL and Thank you for
we will be able to continue to do your continued participation in
the following: support various chari- FAAWIS events.
table organizations such as the Philippine Center Free Medical Clinic, Zen Edralin—President 2013
the Philippine Nurses Association,
and the Hunger Task Force; promote cultural and educational
Annual Filipino Spirituality Preached Retreat
By Gem Cubos
Location:
Redemptorist Retreat Center
1800 N. Timber Trail Lane,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Dates: September 20 – 22, 2013
Arrive 6:15 p.m. Friday
Depart 12:00 p.m. Sunday
Presenter:
Fr. Eugene TiongsonBatungbacal, C.Ss.R. ,
associate pastor of Holy
Ghost Parish, Houston,
TX.
Theme: "Gulong ng
PALAD: Driving our Life towards
a Union with God". The term
"gulong ng palad" literally translates as the wheel of one's palm. It
means that a person can be the
master of his or her own destiny. It
demonstrates one's way of managing one's own fortune. But can we
actually be successful in managing
Experience God’s
Love and Healing
Saturday,
July 6, 2013
our own life without acknowledg@ 10 am
ing the presence and work of God?
Saint Matthias
This retreat will allow you to reflect about your own self and how
Catholic Parish
your life reveals the ways of the
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Father in Heaven. We will mediMilwaukee, WI
tate on the ways of the Cross as
you and I walk through the
joys and sorrows of life. We EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
will also bask in the glory of & HEALING SERVICE WITH
FR. FERNANDO SUAREZ
God's plan within our lives
and learn to allow the light of
Bring Your Family & Friends
God to shine upon us through
the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Contacts: Leo and Mina Vitangcol
262-415-5022
We will do an Examination
of Conscience to clear the path for
God's mercy. Conferences, Eucharist, opportunity for the Sacrament
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of Reconciliation, and great meals.
Editor: Joyce Coury
NOT a silent retreat.
Layout:
Mario Ballesteros
(Fee: $235.00)
For information or reservations:
Send Articles and Ads to:
Call 262-567-6900
joyce.coury8@gmail.com
Site: www.redemptoristretreat.org
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Pictures from the Bowling Funfest
The PMA-W Dancers at the PMA Gala Night
in Westmoor Country Club on May 11, 2013
Enrollment for the Munting Tinig Choir
is always open to children ages 5 to 10. They do not
have to be Filipinos. For info please contact:
Dr. Violeta Singson:
singsonv@philippinecenter.com
Jojo Ramos: diwa@wi.rr.com
ERIC SAPNU (Son of Abelardo & Georgia Sapnu)
graduated in December from Marquette University
with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.
He was an active member in the Bayanihan Student
Organization on campus and was a Treasurer for the
Midwest Association of Filipino Americans. He was
also a head coordinator for the Midwest Association
of Filipino Americans Annual Conference, which
hosted over 300 attendees from across the Midwest.
Eric has already started his accounting career at Coleman & Williams while also studying for his CPA.
NATHAN PAUL CLEMENTE (Son of Pastor Paul
& Elsa Clemente) graduated with honors in May
from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Computer Engineering. He will
begin full-time employment in August as an Engineering Consultant with Pariveda Solutions, one of
the top and fastest growing IT Consulting Firms in
the country. While the company headquarters is
based in Dallas, Texas, Nathan will be working
mostly from their Chicago Branch Office.
JOHN BALLESTEROS (Son of Mario & Mimi
Ballesteros) graduated in May from the University of
Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Management
Information Systems. He stayed active in Filipino
organizations throughout college by holding positions
as the President of both the Philippine Student Association at the University of Minnesota and the Midwest
Association of Filipino Americans. John will start a
career in IT consulting with Capgemini in June.
The PNA-WI Team
◄Mariel &
Dario Bueno’s
Birthday Party
with Beth Bueno
and Yolly Estante.
The “Best TEAM” Champions
►
The baptism of
Eli Daniel P.
Mondano on
May 5, 2013.
Parents: Renee
and Donald
Mondano. Siblings: Lyle and
Donn Rhys
The PCCCF Free Clinic Team
ANBEL MARIE
REFUERZO TENORIO
will be graduating from St.
Matthias Parochial School.
Anbel plays basketball,
soccer, track, and volleyball. She is an avid singer
in the St. Matthias Youth
Choir, and an Honor Roll
student. Anbel plan to
attend Divine Savior Holy
Angels or Saint Thomas
More for high school.
Anbel is the daughter of
Angelito and Belinda Refuerzo Tenorio.
NATHAN STEWART (Son of Dale & Irene Stewart)
graduated from 8th grade at Calvary Lutheran school in
Mequon, WI. He is going to Homestead High School.
JANELLE CARREON (Daughter of Leonardo &
Ofelia Carreon, niece of Jimmy & Yvette Soriano)
Graduating June 8th at Greendale High School.
Awarded with Highest Honors including the PRESIDENTIAL AWARD for Academic Excellence from
Washington
D.C.
Granted 4 years Free EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuition in any AccredUSTAAW ANNUAL PICNIC
ited University within
July 14, 2013 Sunday
the 50 states. Janelle
UPAA-W SUMMER PICNIC
will be pursuing a
August 17, 2013 Saturday
Degree in Bachelor of
CONSULATE ON WHEELS
Science in Nursing at September 28, 2013 Saturday
MSOE next fall.
at the Philippine Center
UPAAW Announces Scholarship Changes By Apol Ortiguera
The UPAAW Scholarship Committee recently announced the expansion of scholarship awards criteria
to include financial need and the
doubling of the available award
monies to $2000 from $1000 for the
school year 2013-14. The scholarship awards are available to graduating high school seniors of Filipino
parentage going to college this coming fall.
Along with the other scholarship
criteria, consisting of academics,
personal essay, and co- and extracurricular activities, financial need
will be evaluated through the student’s feedback from his chosen
college of his need for financial
assistance. The chosen college will
assess, through the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student
Aid) submitted by the student, how
much financial assistance
(scholarships and non-loan awards)
he will receive. The amount of need
-based loan taken by the student,
beyond the non-loan financial assistance offered by his chosen college,
will be the primary basis for weighing financial need. In the event that
the student did not submit a
FAFSA, financial need will be assessed through the documented
amount of student/parent loan taken.
The number receiving awards
this year will depend on the number
and qualifications of the scholarship
applicants. The top award, the
UPAAW Guansing-Regala Scholarship, is for $1000. Other applicants
will share the next $1000, to be
awarded according to the scores
they attain under the same set of
criteria.
New application forms can be
obtained by email request from
Apol Ortiguera at
amortig@yahoo.com. Deadline for
submission of applications is July
31. Please call 414-353-6570 for
any questions.
FAAWIS Offers
Its Condolence to:
● Edgar and Rehmie Azcueta
on the passing of Rehmie’s
mother, Consorcia Panit.
● Adoration Carreon, Jimmy
and Yvette Soriano, on the
passing of Yvette’s father,
Saturnino Carreon.
● Mrs. Lourdes Amos and
Family, on the passing of Dr.
David Amos.
● Mrs. Ligaya Montenegro
and Family, on the passing of
Dr. Mario Montenegro III.
● Drs. Mario and Marjorie
Montalbo, on the passing of
Marjorie’s mom, Leah Arca.
TREASURER’S REPORT - FY 2012
By Donald Mondano
Presented report found on the next page is FAAWIS’ financial activity statement for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
The organization ended the year in a better stead with an
additional $1,571 to its coffers, bringing its total cash funds
to $33,036 as of February 28, 2013. The various activities
during the year had varying results in financial terms, with
the Dinner Dance and Holiday Folk Fair being the more
cash generative activities, offset by the net cash outflows in
our Summer Picnic and Lunch with Santa gatherings.
During the year, the association donated $2,725 to other
Filipino organizations within the community, of which
amount, $1,500 went to the Philippine Cultural and Civic
Center Foundation, Inc.. Consistent with prior years, the
organization presented a $1,000 Youth Scholarship Grant
to a deserving Filipino youth, and this year’s award went to
Bryce Uy. Expenditures were also incurred for the cabinets, totes and storage bins to store the organization’s
Dance Troupe paraphernalia and materials.
Overall, FY 2012 was a great year for the organization,
not only in terms of the various successful activities that
fostered the Filipino culture and spirit, but also in terms of
financial results.
The organization, going forward, will now regularly provide its members with a financial report of the various activities and endeavors during the year; this is to ensure that
the organization and its officers remain transparent and
responsible in managing the organization’s financial resources.
The next financial report will be in the next issue of the
Bulalakaw which will cover the two major activities by the
association for the first half of the year, specifically the
Annual Bowling and Summer Picnic events.
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT –
TRADITIONAL IRA VS. ROTH IRA
Submitted by Delilah Dijamco
T
here are many vehicles used for retirement planning. One of the most common is the traditional IRA (individual retirement account). Contributions to IRAs are
often tax deductible and distributions are often taxable as income. Another type of IRA is
the Roth IRA in which contributions are made
after tax and distributions can be tax-free.
Tax-free withdrawals can be attractive which
often prompts the question - can a traditional
IRA be converted to a Roth IRA?
The answer is yes. As of 2010, there are
no longer income limitations for single taxpayers and married taxpayers filing jointly.
The restrictions based on the filing status of
married filing separately have also been repealed.
Conversions are not considered distributions but are fully taxable. Any deductible
contributions and gains will be taxable to the
owner and included in income in the year of
the conversion. A special deferral was available for 2010 conversions, allowing the owner
to elect to include ½ of the conversion income
in 2011 and the balance in 2012.
For Roth owners under age 59 ½, a special
rule applies to conversion amounts. The con-
version is
not subject
to the 10%
federal income
tax
penalty.
Any distribution of the conversion amounts,
made in the five-year period following the
conversion, will subject the conversion portion to the 10% penalty, unless an exception
applies. This includes distributions to pay the
income taxes due on the conversion. This
prevents a Traditional IRA owner from avoiding the 10% penalty by first converting to a
Roth IRA. Earnings on any conversions distributed within the first 5 years are also taxable and will also be subject to the tax penalty
if under 59 1/2. Generally, it is best to pay
any all income taxes for the conversion from
other assets.
Since 2008, employer-sponsored retirement plans can be rolled directly to a Roth
IRA.
IRA transfers and rollovers are powerful
financial tools. If properly handled, these
transactions allow funds to be shifted between
IRAs or withdrawn and re-deposited within
the allowed time periods without paying income taxes. The end result is often greater
convenience and/or greater control of funds
for the IRA owner. If you think a transfer or
rollover might make sense for you, contact a
qualified financial professional.
0192691-00001-01, Ed 05/07/2012, Exp
11/07/2013
“ Provided courtesy of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. For more information, contact Delilah Dijamco, CA Insurance License #0E69391, a Financial Professional with The Prudential Insurance Company of America's Greater Wisconsin Financial Group agency located in Wauwatosa, WI.
Delilah Dijamco's private office is located in
Belgium, WI. She can be reached at delilah.dijamco@prudential.com and (262)4765084.
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Send via email at
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Congratulations to
Rogelio C. Mendoza
for receiving the Expressive Cultural Heritage Award from the International Institute of Wisconsin.
“Uncle Roger” or “Roger” (as most of us know him by) was one of
four outstanding recipients honored on April 27th at the Institute’s prestigious World Citizen Award and Celebration held at the Woman’s Club
of Wisconsin in downtown Milwaukee. Roger was recognized as a
“Tradition Keeper” for his many years of volunteerism and dedicated
service with the Holiday Folk Fair, in particular for his creative work in
displaying the Filipino Cultural booth for more than 35 years. Twenty of
Roger's family, friends and members of FAAWIS who worked closely
with him through the years attended the event to celebrate and support
his achievement.
Violeta A. Singson, MD
PEDIATRIC & ADULT
MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, SC
PCCCF Penny Drive By Amy Schemenauer
The pizza was donated by FMC
founder and director, Dr. Violeta
Singson, while all other food and
treats were donated by Amy Schemenauer.
This Penny Drive, titled
“Change for Charity”, was a huge
success, raising $613…..85 percent
of which was pennies. students of
Grantosa Drive School, teaching
them about giving and community
outreach.
Please visit the FAAWIS website
for the whole story and see more
photos/articles at www.faawis.org.
535 N 27th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Telephone: (414) 345-3000
FAX: (414) 345-3001
Violeta A. Singson, MD
Pediatrician
Jillian Boser, APNP
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Label address
7300 W Dean Rd.
Apt 1040
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Last October, Amy Schemenauer
ran a Penny Drive to benefit the
PCCCF’s Free Medical Clinic. The
Drive was held at Grantosa Drive K
-8 School, where Amy is a teacher
in Early Childhood Special Education. It ran for 2 weeks, during
which students were encouraged to
bring in pennies and other loose
change daily. To make it more fun
and to elicit participation, a contest
was set it place. The classroom
that raised the most money earned a
pizza/movie party, with 2nd and 3rd
place earning popcorn and juice.
Each classroom that participated
received a special “token” treat.