April - FAAWIS

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN April 2014
Sharing Our Heritage at the Mardi Gras of Cultures by Isabel Maria Piana
and Kaylib Berkshire.
By evening's end, the guests at Blessed Savior had
learned more about the history of the Philippines and
even had a chance to taste some of the food of the
Philippines courtesy of the Filipino community who
brought food to share. And, though the parishioners
and guests had to walk back out into the cold Wisconsin weather, they left with warm thoughts about the
Filipino community who had entertained and shared
their heritage with them.
Silahis and Sampaguita Dance Group members:
Isabel P, Kaylib P, Sheila J, David U, Danica J, and Brayden J dancing to Carinosa
O
n the evening of February 22nd,
Isabel Maria Piana invited the
audience at Blessed Savior's
Mardi Gras of Cultures to abandon the
cold twenty-five degree weather and
imagine themselves in a much warmer
climate where cool ocean breezes caressed the island nation of the Philippines.
Through song and dance, the Silahis,
Liwayway and Sampaquita dancers
transported the audience to the archipelago in the Pacific. Dancers entertained
the two hundred guests to the Subli, Pandanggo Sa Ilaw, Estudiantina, Carinosa,
and, of course, the Tinikling. To the delight of the audience, they were invited
to try their dance skills of maneuvering
in and out of the moving poles. Between
dances, songs in both English and Tagalog were rendered by Jose Gabriel Apostol, Amy Schemenauer, Sheila Jackson
Liwayway Dance Group Members: Jillian J, Amelia C,
Rachel W and Clarisse Rebancos Dancing Subli
FAAWIS Youth Scholarship Recipient by Isabel Maria Piana
T
he scholarship committee was duly impressed by the many applicants for the Filipino American Association of WI Youth Scholarship. After careful consideration of all the applicants, Francisco Alejan-
Francisco "Kiko" Ramos with Proud Parents Ferdinand & Gloria
Ramos (center), President Joyce Coury (left) and Isabel Piana (right)
dro Ramos was chosen as the recipient.
Francisco is the son of Ferdinand
and Gloria Ramos. Francisco is currently an active senior at Brown
Deer High School and was named
valedictorian of his graduating class.
He is involved in a variety of activities ranging from National Honor
Society to Spanish Club to Handbell
Choir to orchestra, to Math Team
and more. One of his major activities
is as a valuable member of the mentoring team for freshman students.
Francisco is also proud of his involvement with the Filipino community, especially as a member of the Liwayway Dance group for nine
years. In his essay of how he sees himself as a Filipino-American in ten
years, Francisco emphasizes how he hopes to continue sharing his Filipino culture. He believes that the intertwining of American and Filipino
culture is combining the best of both worlds. This philosophy is what he
wants to continue to share by example and involvement with both communities. Meanwhile, he looks forward to his engineering studies at
UW-Madison or Marquette in the fall of 2014.
We wish to say again “Congratulations!” to Francisco.
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FAAWIS Officers
PRESIDENT
Joyce Coury
VICE-PRESIDENT
Sol Yoder
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Tom Hey
RECORDING SECRETARY
Rebecca Abraham
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Mae Elliott
TREASURER
Ellen Gresen
AUDITOR
Donald Mondano
PROPERTY CUSTODIANS
Alvin Jackson
Roger Mendoza
EX-OFFICIO
Zen Edralin
2014 FAAWIS
COMMITTEES
Constitution & By-Laws:
Chair: Atty. Ito Conti
Becky Abraham
Membership:
Chair: Maria Tilistyak
Marlou Kelly & Sol Yoder
Nomination & Elections:
Chair: Jimmy Soriano
Divina Wells & Tom Hey
Ninette Santos CommunityAward:
Chair: Ellen Gresen
Rhoda Dickhut
Ninette Santos Youth Award:
Chair: Sheila Jackson
FAAWIS Scholarship Award:
Chair: Isabel Piana
Nancy Gamazon, Becky Abraham
Folk Dance Committee:
Chair: Sheila Jackson
Divina Wells
Sunshine Committee:
Jaime & Nieves Soriano
Tom & Christine Hey
Patrick & Mae Elliott
Sports’ Committee:
Edgar Catacutan
Patrick Moloney
Picnic:
Dr. Marie Rebancos
Leo Vitangcol
Dinner Dance:
Jo Anne Capitan
Maria Yumang
Dr. Violeta Singson
Dr. Elma Racadio
Becky Abraham
Zen Edralin
Holiday Folk Fair:
Marivic Gilbert
Ning Mendoza
Dr. Jazmin Parcon Sandoval
Maria Tilistyak
Jojo Ramos
Dr. Maria Mendoza Lemes
Miriam Santos-Amador
Christmas Party:
Mimi Ballesteros
Dr. Violeta Singson
Simbang Gabi:
Amy Schemenauer
Divina Wells
Marlou Kelly
Rhoda Dickhut
President’s Corner
Hello Spring! Hello summer!
Finally we’re rid of the
cold and snowy weather.
It’s time to go outside and
smell the roses!
School is nearing its end
and here comes the baseball
season.
Let’s go Brewers, Let’s
go!
Speaking of sports. I
Joyce Coury
wanted to say Thank You to
everyone who came and
supported our Annual Spring Bowling last April 5th. It
was a sold out event with a total of 104 registered
bowlers. Most importantly, we raised and donated
$500.00 to the Free Medical Clinic. Indeed it is rewarding to know that while we had fun amongst our
families and friends we also played a part in supporting a very important organization in our Filipino community, the Free Medical Clinic. Thank you to the
committee members for all your hard work!
Upcoming FAAWIS event, please save the date!
Join us as we celebrate the 116th Philippine Independence Day on June 14th at our Annual Picnic in
Wirth Park, Brookfield. This year’s theme will be:
FIESTA.
Come and join us for traditional Pilipino fiesta celebration featuring games such as Palauan ng palayok
(piñata using a clay pot), luksong sako (sack race),
sayaw ng bangko (musical chairs), luksong tinik (lit.
FAAWIS MOVIE NIGHTS
June 3rd & 4th @ 6:30 PM
Honoring Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Memorial Week
jump over the
thorns of a Memorial Hall, War Memorial Center
Featuring
plant), culliot
6/3 “MacArthur” starring Gregory Peck
(tug of war), 6/4 “Emperor” starring Tommy Lee Jones
volleyball and
more. Please see the advertisement in this bulletin for
more information and for food assignments. Registration starts at 11am and Mass will be celebrated at
11:30am.
Dinner Dance Gala & Auction: September 20th at the
Milwaukee Art Museum. This world-renowned building is such a wonderful setting for our most elegant
affair. I am excited! It’s going to be grand. More information will follow so please watch your email or visit
our website at www.faawis.org. You may also check
out Pinoy Chatter at www.pinoychatterbox.blogspot.com
for the latest happenings, thoughts and pictures about
events in the Filipino American community of Wisconsin by Linda Ravelo and Mareta Prill.
In closing, I want say how very fortunate we are to
have such an active organization. Your support is what
makes FAAWIS so special and relevant to our community. I look forward to seeing you and your family at
our future events.
Enjoy the warm weather guys!
Yours truly,
Joyce Coury
President
Save the dates
for our
upcoming events
June 14 - Annual
Summer Picnic
Wirth Park, Brook-
PEDIATRIC & ADULT
MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, SC
535 N 27th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Telephone: (414) 345-3000
FAX: (414) 345-3001
Violeta A. Singson, MD
field
September 20 - Dinner
Dance Gala, Milwaukee
Art Museum
November 21-23 - Holiday Folk Fair - State Fair
Park, West Allis
December 7 - Christmas Brunch
with Santa
December 19 - Friends of FAAWIS
Simbang Gabi
FAAWIS BOARD MEMBERS
2014-2015
Tom Hey, Rhoda Dickhut
Delilah Dijamco, Marivic Gilbert,
Divina Wells, Sol Yoder
2013-2014
Edgar Catacutan, Joyce Coury,
Marlou Kelly, Amy Schemenauer
FAAWIS BOWLING by Ed Catacutan
O
n April 5, 2014, many FAAWIS members along with friends and
family participated in the Spring Bowling Tournament held at JB’S
on 41. Teams like: PNAWI Strikers, Pinheadz, Bakalz Boys and Bakalz
Girls, St. Francis Hospital and others raised money to support the Free
Medical Clinic of the PCCCF which provides basic medical care to
uninsured and underinsured in the Milwaukee area.
Approximately 130 bowlers attended the event. While serious bowlers rolled their bowls for strikes and pins, others came to cheer and support their favorite team. It also gave parents some time to bond with
their children and other family members. All children who participated
received participatory medals. Adrienne Allioso bowled her way to an
impressive 1st place in the girl’s
youth individual division followed by a strong showing of
Amanda Gilbert for 2nd place
and followed by Ashley Gilbert
with 3rd place. Drake Yoder
received the 1st place for the
boys highest individual score.
In the individual men’s division, Eddie Gilbert bowled his
way to receive 1st place folFAAWIS President Joyce Coury, Board lowed by Brian Schemenauer.
rd
Members Sol Yoder & Edgar Catacutan Ken Bressler grabbed 3 place.
turn the proceeds from the Bowling The women’s division saw Lisa
Tournament to PCCCF Free Medical Severson taking 1st place as she
Clinic Director Dr. Violeta Singson.
squeezed past Roz Daniels,
who secured a nice 2nd place. Perla Prime followed with a 3rd place finish.
The official scores were very close among the team rankings. 1st place went
to the St. Francis Hospital group: Wilson Tan, Ken Bressler, Lisa Severson,
Jakub Pyptiuk. 2nd place was captured by the Prime group of Perla Prime,
Marcella Prime, Kaylib Berkshire and Adrienne Allosio. Lastly, 3rd place
went to Dr. Singson’s group represented by Mareta Prill, Bob Prill, Jojo
Ramos and Gerry Ramos.
The afternoon was full of excitement and food was served during the
award ceremony. A highlight of the event was the 50/50 raffle cash prize
won by Blossom Medina. A second drawing of $50 donated by Pixels and
All the kids
received med
Pixels n Prints Team
Bakalz Team
HOPE
Team Lizarondo-Medina Family
Prints Co. went to Olive Bayle and finally a $25 gift certificate donated by
Balisteris Restaurant was won by Ning Cruz. The affair culminated with the
presentation of proceeds to Dr. Violeta Singson, medical director of the free
medical clinic at the PCCCF, by FAAWIS president Joyce Coury. The
support that many participants extended was appreciated and it made the
fundraiser a rousing success. A special thanks to the bowling committee led
by Edgar Catacutan and members: Joyce Coury, Delilah Dejamco, Marivic
Gilbert, Tom Hey, Marlou Kelly, Patrick Moloney, Maria Tilisyak, and
Divina Wells.
THE FORUM
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University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association of Wisconsin
Presents
The UST Singers
The world famous UST Singers will be performing in Milwaukee on June 29, 2014. The UST Singers has brought
home 75 top prizes from international choral competitions. They were declared Choir of the World twice at
Langollen competitions in Wales. You would not want to miss this unforgettable concert!
June 29, 2014, Sunday at 3:00pm - St. John Vianney Church
1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI. 53005
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10.00
Make Checks Payable to USTAAW & Mail to: USTAAW, 20300 Yorktown Court, Brookfield, WI. 53045
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
JAZMIN PARCON, MD 414 241-9640 jazanded@aol.com
JOSEFINA GARDINIER, Ph.D. 262-786-2391
ELMA RACADIO, MD 262-784-5811 feracadio@hotmail.com
GERRY FRONDA, MD 630-607-8806 gfronda@gmail.com
RODRIGO MATA, MD 414-477-8540 rodrigomata55@yahoo.com
JERRY VINLUAN, MD 14-254-8179 jeremiasvinluanmd@gmail.com
Please join us at the
USTAAW ANNUAL PICNIC 2014
Mitchell Park Pavilion
Brookfield WI 53005
July 20, 2014 (Sunday)
Mass at 11 a.m.
Sign-up sheet for Potluck Lunch
DISH CHOICES
NAME
Noodle Dish
Chicken Dish
Pork Dish
Beef Dish
Fish Dish
Vegetable Dish
Dessert
Each family will bring a dish (good for 10 people) to share plus 1 soda and water
Please email or call the following:
Dr. Sandra Torres 414-687-2602 sandi61tor@yahoo.com
Dr. Evalynne Pickeral- 414-529-4557 evalynnee@yahoo.com
Dr. Georgia Sapnu 414-530-7431 georgiasapnu@yahoo.com
Napoleon Quejada 262-785-9536 napestelita@yahoo.com
Marna Berg 262-501-3426 marna_villafuerte@yahoo.com
Marina Serna 262-785-2601 marin_serna@peoplepc.com
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The Tale of a Container. A Super Typhoon created a Superhero
by Dr. Jazmin Parcon Sandoval
T
hard work before and during the mission; the physical
he 40 foot container was 2/3 full. This was in Derigors of an eighteen-hour flight to the mission site and
cember and the container had to be moved out of
back, the unrelenting freezing temperatures in the MidMilwaukee's Armour Storage before another snowstorm hit.
west when he returned, strained his heart. On March
The icy freeway had claimed three lives in a multiple vehi8th, Dr. Romero underwent heart surgery. His compancle collision that weekend. In sub-zero temperatures, he and
ions in the humanitarian effort stood in awe of him,
a few friends braved the treacherous highways of rural Wispraying silently, thinking of him who gave his all to the
consin to collect more supplies from a warehouse located in
least of us. He is presently on his way to complete rethe middle of nowhere. The container got filled and was
covery and looking to do another surgical mission in
pulled out of its mooring as scheduled. Its destination was
2016!
Tacloban City Port in the Eastern Visayas, the hardest hit
Dr. Romero was born in San Carlos, Pangasinan in
by Superstorm Yolanda (international name Haiyan). It
Dr. Ruben Romero
the Philippines, and grew up in Pampanga where he
arrived in Manila ahead of schedule on January 27th to the
delight of all who contributed to the relief effort. Among them was Dr. attended St. Mary's Academy in the city of Guagua. He went to school at
Ruben Romero, who was most instrumental in making the container a the University of Santo Tomas High School and entered the Faculty of
reality. He had been to Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines on surgical mis- Medicine and Surgery at the same university where he graduated in 1968.
sions and felt compelled to do all he could to help people who lost fam- He did his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, was certified
ily and friends in the storm surge. He was in Tacloban City Hospital, did by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and the American Board of
surgery on huge goiters and other pathology of the head and neck, just Surgery. His practice encompassed all areas of otolaryngology, with
nine months before the strongest typhoon recorded in history landed. special interest in major head and neck surgery and endoscopic sinus
The hospital is now serving as a clinic, with no supplies, and surrounded surgery as well as advanced endoscopic skull base surgery. His skill as a
by rubble.
surgeon is well known in Milwaukee and in areas of the Philippines
He and his partner, Dr. Christopher Long, did fifteen major head and where he spends two weeks each time the Rizal MacArthur Memorial
neck cases in four days in the recently-concluded Surgical Mission in Foundation (RMMF) and the Philippine Medical Association of WisconIbajay, Aklan, located on another island west of Tacloban. All of the sin (PMAW) conduct surgical missions there.
MacArthur Memorial Week 2014 Update
By Cream Pepito
A
n enthusiastic group of Filipinos along with their family and friends
attended the MMW Booklet launch at the Marquette University
Law School. The event held on April 8, 2014, coincidentally close to
the Filipino holiday, “Araw ng Kagitingan “(Day of Valor), officially
introduced the MacArthur week celebration scheduled for June 3-7 of
this year.
Chas Mulcahy, a retired lawyer and veteran leader in the Milwaukee
area and the brains behind this huge endeavor, was very appreciative of
the Filipino community’s participation.
We were honored to have brought special guests including Louis
Crisostomo, a former spy during World War II. His memoirs generated a
good amount of curiosity among other attendees. Another guest, Paul
Reemsnyder, is a veteran who was at USS Oakland and witnessed the
signing of the treaty of surrender with Japan. We were also the only
community who had a representation from our Consulate in the presence
of Vice Consul Ricarte Abejuela who graciously and succinctly delivered an impromptu speech.
As we roll into the official activities of June 3-7, it is the great hope
of the organizers and leaders of this event that the Filipino community
continues with its strong support and attendance. Thursday of that week
will feature talks and detailed discussions about the role of MacArthur in
the Philippines and of the great sacrifice and ingenuity of the Filipinos.
Throughout the week there will also be movie nights, exhibits, a dinner
event and a breakfast event featuring the Munting Tinig Choir just prior
to the rededication of the MacArthur Statue. To the challenge of our
continued support we will step up. In June, we shall return!
For additional details or questions email macarthurweek2014@gmail.
com
Celebrating Zen’s Retirement by Maria Yumang
A
49 year nursing career! The first couple of years in the Philippines, and the final two score split between Canada and Wisconsin.
Zen is a nurse by profession and has held many job titles, including a
Director of Nursing in several long-term care facilities and senior living
centers in Southeast Wisconsin. Her last assignment was at VMP Manor
Park and VMP Trinity from where she officially retired as a Corporate
Nurse Consultant.
Zen was the President of the Philippine Nurses Association of Wisconsin from 2010-2012. She led the organization with much enthusiasm,
dedication and integrity and has been a constant powerhouse of energy
and inspiration. She is a recipient of the PNAWI Leadership Award in
2013. Before she served as the President of FAAWIS in 2013, she has
already been active in the community, spearheading several socio-civic
events, and served as the Treasurer of the USTAAW for five years. She
was recently appointed as the Nursing Director of the Free Medical
Clinic.
A group of friends and family recently celebrated this momentous
occasion with a sumptuous retirement luncheon at the FMC Hall. Linda
Ravelo emceed the short program, that started with an invocation led by
Angelito Tenorio Jr. Speeches from leaders/representatives of associations followed: Joyce Coury (FAAWIS), Gem Cubos (PNAWI), Dr.
Violeta Singson (FMC), Dr. Jazmin Parcon (USTAAW) and Gerry
Ramos (PCCCF). The crowd also enjoyed musical renditions by Amy
Schemenauer, accompanied on the keyboard by Nonie Dijamco, and we
were enthralled by the dance number of Amanda and Ashley Gilbert.
The program closed with a deep-gratitude speech from the honoree herself.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
The Midwest Centennial Pilgrimage
& Santacruzan at the Schoenstatt Shrine!
Saturday, May 24, 2014; 10:00 AM
International Schoenstatt Center
W 284 N 698 Cherry Lane
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
Ph. 262-522-4300
UPAAW Tulod-Printz “College Scholarship”
A second $1000 scholarship, available to
college undergraduate students, was announced by the University of the Philippines
Alumni Association of Wisconsin, Ltd.
(UPAAW). The first scholarship, also for
$1000, is available to graduating high school
seniors.
The second scholarship, called the UPAAW Tulod-Printz College Scholarship, is funded by Drs. Jonathan and Magnolia Printz of Brookfield, WI.
Magnolia Tulod was a former UPAAW scholarship recipient; she received
awards in 2000 and 2001. They recently started their respective medical practices in the Milwaukee area.
Eligibility requirements for the Tulod-Printz scholarship include: 1) at least
50% Filipino parentage, 2) resident of Wisconsin, 3) adjusted gross family
income not to exceed $80K, GPA of at least 2.0, and 4) currently enrolled as
a full-time student in a 2- or 4-year college/university in Wisconsin. The recipient of the award is required to submit a verification of attendance letter
signed by an officer of the institution he/she is attending in order to receive
the award.
Application forms are now available; requirements include submission of
transcript of academic records, work history, co-curricular activities, community activities, a 250-word essay, the student’s 2014 Federal Student Aid
Report (SAR), and financial information from the parent/guardian. The major
criteria for selecting the recipient of the scholarship are merit and financial
need. Deadline for submission of application for 2014 is the end of July. Application forms may be requested from Apol Ortiguera amortig@yahoo.com.
Attention 2015 Senior
Graduates
Apply for the FAAWIS Scholarship today!
Each year the FAAWIS Scholarship committee is
pleased to award a scholarship to a deserving
student. This could be YOU! So, please consider applying for
this scholarship. For copies of the application and timetable,
please contact Isabel Maria Piana at impiana@sbcglobal.net.
You can also download the copies at www.faawis.org.
PLEASE SUMBIT your application and supporting materials in
one packet to:
Ms. Isabel M. Piana
5740 N. 90TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53225
The Charismatic Renewal Office
is sponsoring a "Day of Healing" on June 20-21 (Friday evening and all
-day Saturday) at the Cousin's Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive. St. Francis,
WI 53235. We've invited Bob Canton, a well
known Filipino Gifted Healer from California, to
come here. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday
at 11:30 a.m., by Bishop Hying.
Bob has traveled around the world using the
power of the "Risen Lord" to heal people from
physical and spiritual illness. He works with the
permission of his bishop from Stockton, California. Bob's website is
www.robertcantonministries.org.
For additional information contact Leo Vitangcol at (H) 262.415.5022 or (M) 262.894.0654.
Bob Canton
Email:srerlindapimo@schsrsmary.org
Activities: Holy Mass, Crowning & Procession, Dedication of the Philippines to the Mother Thrice
Admirable of Schoenstatt, Potluck, Entertainment,
Grounds Tour.
What to Bring:
Flowers to crown Mary The Queen of May, all your
prayer petitions, Filipino food, water, soda, juice, dessert
to share. Girls may wear white dresses with flower
wreaths on their head. Boys may wear barong. Everyone
is welcome to wear a Filipino costume of some kind.
VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME! PLEASE CALL SR.
M. ERINDA PIMO AT 262-522-4200 IF YOU WOULD
LIKE TO ASSIST BEFORE OR DURING THE DAY!
*Please Note: Bed and Breakfast accommodations are
available at the Retreat Center. Cost: $38.00 per person
includes overnight Friday through Saturday breakfast.
Call 262-522-4300 to make reservations.
Congratulations Graduates 2014
Karen Evangelista is graduating this
coming spring with a post-doctorate degree at the Medical College.
Crissy Garcia is graduating on May 2014
from Marquette UniverKaren
sity with a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing degree. She was Executive Board Secretary and a dance choreographer for Bayanihan Student Organization, and was a student mentor for
Project BEYOND, an organization dedicated to assisting minority groups sucCrissy
ceed in the nursing profession. She
worked as a CNA in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, in an assisted living facility, and
as a child care assistant for infants at Marquette's Child Care
Center. Crissy plans to work as an RN in the Milwaukee area
in pediatric emergency or NICU for 1-2 years, and then get
her master's degree to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Elaine Sapnu is graduating this May from Marquette Uni-
Elaine
versity with a degree in Psychology. She is
currently working as a line therapist providing
in-home therapy to autistic children and as a
research assistant for Marquette's Psychology
Department researching cognitive workload
and fatigue. Elaine plans on furthering her
education by attending grad school next fall.
Jennifer Baylon is graduating from Divine Savior Holy
Angels High School. She will be attending UW - Madison.
Nathan Anonuevo will graduate
this May from
Marquette High
School as Salutatorian with a GPA of
4.04. He played
varsity volleyball
as starting libero
and won WI State
Volleyball Championship. He will
be part of Northeast Ohio Medical University Class
of 2020, having been accepted to
their 6 year accelerated BS-MD.
Mark
Conti
-
graduated
from
Brookfield Central
High School. He will
attend UW Madison.
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Congratulations Graduates 2014
Tristan
Tristan Aniceto, Salutatorian Honor from South
Milwaukee High School, will be pursuing a degree
in Music Performance and Education, and a possible
degree in Economics at Montclair State University
this fall. In all four years of high school, he has been
awarded first place for violin at the State Solo and
Ensemble, and last year was awarded the
"Exemplary Musician Award". He was awarded a
full tuition scholarship and grant from Montclair
State, the College of Performing Arts Scholarship
from Roosevelt University, the Premier Artist Award from the
Jacob's School of Music at IU-Bloomington, and the Chancellor's/Powers-Knapp Scholarship - a full tuition and
stipend scholarship from UW-Madison. His proud
parents are Benjamin and Ritchel Aniceto.
Rea Mae Azcueta is graduating in Biology/PreMed. She is a Psychology Research Assistant and
she is the Asian Student Union President in her
school, Prescription Assistant Program (PAP)
Coordinator at the Philippine FMC, dancer in Sole
Matter (Milwaukee's first Dance Crew), UWM's
Recruitment Initiative and Public Relations committee. She works as a First-Year mentor and Orientation Leader at the Student Success Center,
Teaching Assistant at the Office of Undergraduate Research for the Undergraduate Research
Opportunity Program (UROP) Seminar.
Rea
Emil Keith Stewart is graduating with High
Honors in May, 2014 with a degree in Software
Engineering and a minor in Math from Milwaukee School of Engineering. Emil is one of the
twenty nominees by Professors for the top 2
MSOE 2014 Alumni Student Achievement
Awards. He is a System Software Developer
Emil
and Engineer for Zeon Solutions, Inc.
Emil is the son of proud parents, Dale and Irene Stewart. Congratulations Emil for a job well done!
Carlos
Carlos Jason Guzman will graduate in May
2014 from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a degree of Bachelor of Business
Administration major in Information Technology Management. He will finish his internship program with Johnson Controls this May
and will start a career with the IT Consulting
firm, Avanade, based in the Chicago office as
a Solutions Developer Consultant in June. His
proud parents are Apolo and Lorna Guzman.
Congratulations!
Kevin Mark Lusterio is graduating with Cum
Laude Honors in May 2014 from the University of
Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He will earn a Bachelors of
Science degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on
Environmental Engineering. He will also receive the
Honors College degree. Kevin was the recipient of
the UWM Chancellor’s Scholarship for Leadership,
Diversity and Academic Excellence, which provided
a full-ride scholarship for four consecutive years. He
was also awarded the 2010 Kohl’s Care Midwest
Kevin
Regional Scholarship. Among his accomplishments
are: awarded Engineering Dean’s List for each of his four years, selected by Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society, active membership
with the American Society of Civil Engineers, and Midwest Association
of Filipino Americans (MAFA) cultural and leadership delegate. He has
been an engineering intern with Rockwell Automation for the past two
years. During his college career, Kevin volunteered hundreds of hours
to various non-profit organizations. His proud parents are Maria and
Buddie Lusterio. Congratulations on your accomplishments, and best of
luck to a very promising career Kevin!
Anissa del Rosario Schiek is graduating from UW-Madison with a B.A.
from the College of Letters & Science.
Majors: International Studies & Spanish
Literature. Certificate in European Studies. Dean's list, Studied in Madrid for a
year. She is a recipient of the Meyerhoff
Undergraduate Excellence Award for
Anissa
Leadership, Service & Scholarship,
High Honor Award given to a student who combines academic
achievement with leadership & service to campus & or community.
International Diversity Coordinator - Center For Cultural Enrichment
2013-2014; Translation Intern - Kieserwetter Sustainable Energy Madrid, Spain 2013; Communication Specialist- Helambu Project NGO
2012; Mentor Academic Advancement Program 2011-2012; Spanish
Tutor & Office Assistant -People Program 2011-2012
Kevin Angelo Refuerzo Tenorio - Biology/Chemistry Interdisciplinary Major
Loyola University Maryland. Kevin will be
pursuing Post Graduate studies in Health
and Sciences.
We are very proud of your accomplishments. Keep up the good work.
CONGRATULATIONS and BEST of
LUCK!!!
We love you and always here for you,
Dad+, Mom, Angelito, Charles and Anbel
Angelito Refuerzo Tenorio, Jr. - Marquette University High School. Angelito will
be attending University of WisconsinMadison to study Natural Sciences while
pursuing the Pre-Medicine track. We are
very proud of your achievements. Keep up
the good work.
CONGRATULATIONS and WISH YOU
THE BEST!!!
We love you and always here for you,
Dad+, Mom, Kuya, Charles and Anbel
Chelsea
Kevin
Angelito Jr.
Chelsea Varilla graduates from Arizona State University this May with a Bachelor of Science degree
majoring in Finance. She will be graduating Cum
Laude in the Class of 2014. She also just recently coauthored a book titled 'Pinnable Real Estate', which is
being sold on Amazon.com
http://tinyurl.com/kgnj2g2
Delano Atienza Yoder is currently an honor
student and senior at Franklin High School.
He has been accepted into the Engineering
program at the University of Wisconsin in
Madison, so he will be a Badger soon! This
will be interesting in a Hawkeye (University
of Iowa) household. Delano's long term plan
is to become a patent lawyer.
Delano
Abby Wickman, daughter of Rodney and
Charity Wickman and grand-daughter of
Rhode Aliposa and the late Leo Aliposa, is
graduating with Honors in May, 2014 from
Trinity International University in Deerfield
IL. She is an English/Communication Major
and has been in the Honors Program for all
four years, Dean's List for 3 and a member of
the Communication Honors Society called
Lambda Pi Eta. Abby was a Resident AssisAbby
tant, Ministry President, Senior Editor for the
school paper and traveled with the university choir to Europe. She's
been published as an intern for a Chicago-area paper called the North
Shore Weekend. Abby juggled school with work in order to support
herself while in college. Her short-term goal is to find a job in the Chicago area but ultimately, she hopes to find a job working overseas with
a missions or non-profit organization.
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Professional Hairstylist/Colorist/Waxing Specialist
Salon (262) 789-1390
Cell (262) 232-0531
@ Mr. Dino’s
Brookfield Square Mall
95 N. Moorland Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53005
Appointments and Walk-Ins Welcome
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Filipino Hairstylist
Enjoy Filipino
Registration at 11am
Food & Games
Mass at 11:30am
WIRTH PARK ~ Picnic Area 5 &6
2585 Pilgrim Rd, Brookfield WI
POTLUCK!!!
PLEASE BRING DISH TO SHARE
FOR 10 PEOPLE
LAST NAME STARTING WITH
A-D NOODLE DISH
E-L MEAT/FISH DISH
M-Q VEGETABLE DISH
R-V DESSERTS
W-Z RICE & SODA
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
Erica
Volleyball at 10am
Contact: Patrick Maloney
patrickmoloney2@yahoo.com
For additional information
JOYCE COURY:
joyce.coury8@gmail.com
MARIE ABRAHAM:
marieabraham@yahoo.com
LEO VITANGCOL:
leominav@att.net
Our oldest grandchild, Erica Colarusso,
will play the lead role in Midsummer
Night's Dream this weekend. She is a
sophomore at a big high school (2,400 students) in Brownsburg, Indiana. After one
year of minor roles in Little Mermaid,
Laughing Stock, Anything Goes and Miracle Worker, she was so ecstatic to finally
land this major role. Erica is the one who
had been writing the Ambal-Singson family
Christmas letter the past 3 years. By Dr.
Violeta Singson
The Philippine Medical Association of Wisconsin and its
Auxiliary invites members to their annual picnic. Please
join us at the Mitchell Park Pavilion in Brookfield.
Sunday August 3
11:00am Mass│Noon Potluck Picnic
1:00 pm Program-Raffles-Games
Please note that the event is a potluck picnic and not
a catered luncheon. The PMA-W and the Auxiliary
will donate extra funds this year to Typhoon Relief efforts organized by the Philippine Cultural and Civic Center Board.
The Auxiliary invites members to carry on its proud tradition of
supporting the PMA-W. The Auxiliary Board is hopeful that new
members will lead them into 2015.
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FAAWIS Members
2014
Rebecca Abraham
Dr. Ramon & Pureza Agor
Dr. Caridad Asiddao
Jun & Sarah Austria
Drs. Renato & Annette Azcueta
Edgar & Rehmie Azcueta
Dr. Raymond & Emily Ballecer
Mario and Mimi Ballesteros
Drs. Joselito & Remedios Baylon
Donald & Cynthia Bishop
Tom & Margie Bruce
Abe & Mila Caceres
Dino & Jo Anne Capitan
Maylani Cash
Leonardo & Ofelia Carreon
Dr. Nena E. Castillo
Edgar & Myla Catacutan
Paul & Elsa Clemente
Dr. Thomas Chua
Richard & Joyce Coury
Frank & Ada Cruda
Rodolfo & Angelita Cruz
Rommel & Lannie Cruz
Nelson & Mary Gem Cubos
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Thomas & Rhoda Dickhut
Ferdinand & Delilah Dijamco
Anna Dolny
Dr. Joseph & Mila Domblesky
Jake & Zen Edralin
Patrick & Mae Elliott
Edgardo & Nieva Escall
Rosita Fosberg
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Maria Clara Gonzales
Robert & Sonia Griesbach
Apolo & Lorna Guzman
Phillip & Patricia Hanger
Rob & Cecile Harrison
Tom & Christine Hey
John & Jody Huebner
Dr. Alfredo & Mary Ignacio
Ernesto & Arlene Isip
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Sophia Jones
James & Marlou Kelly
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Atty. Mila Lamerand
Reino & Edna Lesada
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Peter & Emy McCall
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Frank & Blossom Medina
Jonathan & Ann Mejias
Emmanuel & Angie Mendoza
Jun & Abby Mira
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Darlene Pasniak
Eliza & Isabel Maria Piana
Delia Plaga
Gary & Dr. Remedios Poe
Aurelio Ponce
Mareta & Robert Prill
Perlacita Prime
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Erlinda Ramos
Gerry & Jojo Ramos
Gloria & Ferdinand Ramos
Dr. Henry & Linda Ravelo
Drs. Dexter & Marie Abraham Rebancos
Aida Refuerzo
Evelyn Rufo
Kevin Sablay
Charles & Susan San Agustin
Edgardo & Dr. Jazmin Parcon Sandoval
Miriam Santos-Amador
Teresita Santos
Stephanie Santos
Orlando & Marina Serna
Angeles Sinense
Drs. Juanito & Violeta Singson
Arsenio & Justina Siy Jr.
Drs. Lucio & Conchita Siy
Cream Pepito Sommer
Jaime and Nieves Soriano
Daisy Steeves
Dale & Irene Stewart
Drs. Wilson & Aileen Tan
Aurora Tayo
Charlie & Imelda Theurer
Stephen & Maria Tilistyak
Edgar Varilla
Drs. Chris & Maria Fe Visaya
Lourdes Visaya
Divina Wells
Dr. Walter & Anna Wong
Jay & Sol Atienza Yoder
Arturo Ysmael, SDS
Roderick & Maria Yumang
Aurora Yumang
Dave & Delicia Zilles
FAAWIS Offers Its Condolences
To:
Norma Bernas - mom of Peter, Annabelle Crisostomo
& Arlene Webb
Leo Aliposa - dad of Charity Wickman, Faith Schille,
Hope Arteche, and Rhode Aliposa (wife)
Anatalia Macapobre - mother of Daisy Steeves
Elvira Violanda - mother of Dennis & Ann Benthien
Pablo Rosero - dad of Letty Carlson
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RAISING MONEY SMART KIDS TEACHING CHILDREN TO SAVE
SHARE AND SPEND RESPONSIBLY submitted by Delilah Dijamco
K
ids are fascinated by how many pennies are in a dollar, or
how much candy they can really buy for 75 cents. But teaching them the value of money and the importance of saving – now
that’s another story. Children (and many adults) tend to live in the
moment, so encouraging them to save for a rainy day can be challenging, though not impossible. Setting the right example and instilling good money management habits while kids are still young is
the first step towards raising financially literate adults.
Allowance Basics: The 10-10-80 Rule
As soon as children are old enough to handle small amounts of
money (typically around first or second grade) they should be allowed some of their own cash to manage. Once you’ve establishes
the amount, frequency and guidelines of allowances in your home,
sit with your children to discuss a plan for saving, sharing and
spending. A good rule of thumb is the 10-10-80 allocation: 10% to
savings; 10% to charity/church; and 80% to keep and/or spend.
Like many of us, most children will not be initially thrilled at the
idea of saving 10% of their money. But teaching them that saving
isn’t what we do with money that’s leftover, rather, it’s what we set
aside right off the top, can establish a positive money management
pattern that will carry them into adulthood. It helps to give young
children a reason to save by identifying some goals they may have.
Inspire their desire to save by brainstorming about big ticket items
the child has been wanting – a computer game, microscope, etc.
Then sit down and figure out a savings plan that will help them
achieve their goal. If you believe in paying your child for odd jobs
and chores, help him come up with income producing ideas to accomplish his goal. Not only will this help instill a lesson on the
value of money, it will also make the purchased item more meaningful once it is finally obtained.
You can also teach your children about the magic of compound
interest by offering to add interest to their savings for each week or
month they leave it untouched. Watching their money grow will do
more to motivate them than any number of lectures on the subject.
(Saving $5 a week at 6 percent interest compounded quarterly will
total about $266 after a year, $1,503 after 5 years, and $3,527 after
10 years!).
Teaching children to share
begins in preschool so applying it to the financial
arena
may not be as
difficult as you
may think. Encourage
your
children to set
aside 10% of
their allowance
for charity. Allow them to contribute to organizations that help
families
and
children within
your community,
and also allow
them to participate in food,
clothing and toy
drives. Be sure
to track their
contributions in
a notebook you
review at the end
of the year so
they can see the
many ways their generosity impacted others. Pint-size philanthropy
pays off in later years by establishing a healthy attitude towards
money and the many good things it can accomplish – not just purchase.
Lead by Example.
At the end of the day, children are going to learn more from what
we do than what we say. The best way to teach our children good
money management habits is to practice them ourselves. Walk the
talk by sticking to an established savings plan and budget; pay off
debts in a timely manner; live within your budget and resist impulse
shopping; give to charitable causes that are meaningful to you; help
protect your family’s future with adequate insurance coverage; and
finally, maintain a teachable attitude yourself. Make wise money
management choices that you can pass on for generations to come.
0218083-00001-00, Ed 06/25/2013, Exp 11/06/2014.
Provided courtesy of Prudential. 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)476-5084.
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Greenfield, WI 5322
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