1978-1979 11th President Mr.Evelio C. Pimentel

• The Highlights of the Main Events and Achievements   of the Mr. Evelio Pimentel's Administration :
• .........................................................
• First Bowling Tournament :    Eng. Eddie Guinto,        Chairperson. Trophies were awarded traditionally       since then 1978.
• .........................................................
• Baseball Team organized,Chocolate Lake School     Gymnasium,1978-1979.
• .........................................................
• First Caroling Group Organized:       Mrs. Rosalinda Hamilton.    This was organized as a fund raising venture for the Society.       December,1978.
• ..........................................................
• Children's Christmas party held at the knight's of Columbus Hall.    Dec.,1979.
• .........................................................
• Monthly Radio Pilipino Programme. Mr. E.C. Pimentel,Coordinator. Station CHFX, Halifax,    1979.
• ...........................................................
• New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance, Brightwood, Country Club, Dartmouth, Dec. 30.1980.
• ............................................................
• Valentine  Dinner & Dance, Student Union  Bldg.,Dalhousie University,Halifax,Feb.,1980.
• .......................................................................

1979-1980 12th President Mr.Gregorio Higa Bermundo, B.Com.

• The Highlights of the Main Events and Achievements of Mr. Gregorio Higa Bermundo's  Administration :
•  ...........................................................

   . The First  Filipino Tennis Tournament,         Halifax Commons Court.     
     Champion:  Dr. Virgilio Sangalang, M.D.

• ...........................................................
• "Hermano-Hermana Social Function with
•  "Letsonan"  at the Heber's Residence, Cole Harbour, N.S.,July 1979.
• ...........................................................

• Society's Benefit Dance:   Music by-
•  the"Balahibo" Band. The band had a hit
•  performance,and raised a hefty fund !
• .........................................................

• Childrens' Annual Christmas Party, held at
•  
•    Knights of Columbus Hall, Tower Road,
•  Halifax.  This was the first childrens' party
•   led and participated by children fully.    An 
•   entertaining program was prepared by
•  and  with Master Michael Antonio O. Asuncion as   its Master of Ceremonies !  
•  
•  
• ........................................................

• New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance:  Brightwood  Country Club, Dartmouth, N. S., Dec. 30,1979.
• (a) Limbo Dance Contest :   Champion- Mr. M. Acosta.
• (b) Disco Dance Exhibition: Led by Mrs. T. Lopez.
• (c) Music by:  Mr. Ben Espanol and His Band.

• ........................................................

• "Filipino Week" Celebration,June 23-
• 30,1980. 
•  
• This was the first week-long celebration of our Philippine Independence.
•        June 23-29,1980
• Overall Coordinator:Mrs Lou Heber
• DayTime TV Host:Dr.Jacobo R. Asuncion Jr.
• NightTime TV Host:Mrs.Rosalinda Hamilton:

         A. Barrio Fiesta

              June 23,1980

              Capitan del Barrio:

                    Engr. Victor Unite

              Special Guests:

                    Ambassador del Rosario, Philippine

                        Ambassador to Canada

                    Minister Joe Fernandez

              There were three Letsons being

              roasted over a pit with burning

              charcoals.

          B. Craft Display,

              International Education Center,

              Saint Mary's University.

              June 26-29,1980

         C. Dinner & Dance

             Brightwood Country Club

             Dartmouth,N.S.

             June 30,1980. 

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• .....................................................................
• .
• The F.A.N.S. Mail Newsletter  Continued its      publication.   Mr. A. Foronda, Editor-in-Chief.

• .................................................................
• Radio Filipino Programme Coordinator: Mr.
• G. Bermundo,every second Sunday of the month.
• ......................................................................
• Publication of the Special "Filipino-Week"
•  Magazine,Editor-in-Chief: Mr. Amado
•  Foronda,June,1979.
• ....................................................................
• .
• " The Men and Women Behind the Filipino 
•          Association of Nova Scotia,
•  Incorporated",      A Memoir, Vol. I  & II,  by
•  Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,May,1979.  
• ........................................................... 
•           The aquisition of a Central Filing System.  Located at the residence of Amado Foronda.    ( Tony de Castro and Amado Foronda).
• .......................................................................                                

1980-1981 13th President Mr. Amado Gasmen Foronda, M. T. (Ret'd).

• Highlights Of Main Events and Achievements of Mr. Amado Gasmen Foronda's Administration :

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• Filipino Language School Survey was conducted by  Mr.Wesley Heber. The response was tremendous. Three Filipino Teachers were recruited

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• Mr. Amado Foronda has been the Editor-in-Chief of  our  "F. A. N. S.  MAIL " from 1977 to 1965.  He      published more than eight (8) issues.

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• The senior Filipino members were encouraged and given the chance to participate in the affaires of the Society.( Mr. A. Foronda).

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• The FANS Bowling Team participated in the Bowlarama House Tornament.

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• Major Achievements of the F.A.N.S. was presented to the Halifax-Dartmouth Multicultural Council.    Mr. A. Foronda and Mrs. Rosalinda Hamilton.

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• The F.A.N.S. Carolers presented a Televised performance-" Christmas Special",Cable Vision, Channel 10, Dartmouth, December,1981.
• .................................................................
• " Barrio Fiesta" Celebration . Three suckling pigs were roasted-"letsonan",and other Filipino food  by   pot luck style.

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• Society's Chess Tournament at Mr. Foronda's  Residence, MacDonald St., Halifax.

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• Mr. Foronda joined Ramon del Rosario, Philippine Ambassador to Canada,launced the " Mahal Kong Pilipinas Movement" coast to coast.

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•  Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr. was a contributor to  Mr. Tes de Guzman's book entitled, "Filipinos in Canada",December,1983.

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• ** The term of office of the President and other executives were amended: from one to two years.    1981 Amendment to the F.A.N.S. Constitution & By-Laws.( Mr. A. Foronda).

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1981-1982 14th President Engr. Jorge Salvador Sadi ,Ass.Mar.Engr.

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• Highlights of the Main Events and Achievements of Eng. Jorge Salvador Sadi's Administration :
• ...........................................................
• Weekly Bowling Tournament (1981-82).  Bowling Banquet and award Night, Penthouse Restaurant,June 12,1982.   Chairpersons-Eng. Jorje   Sadi and Mr. M. Acosta.
• ...........................................................

The F.A.N.S. has sponsored professional entertainers to perform cultural presentations on stage such as "The Sarsuela", in Concert-  held  at the " Mother House "Auditorium,  Mount Saint Vincent University,1982.

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• ................................................................
• New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance,held at Bejing Champion  Reetaurant, Dec.,1982.
• .................................................................
• F.A.N.S Delegation s to the  U.C.F.A.C. National Conference of Filipino Associations in Canada., Winnipeg, Manitoba,July 18,19 and 20,1983.
•  Six(6) Delegates : 
•   (1) Mrs. Rosalinda Hamilton, Delegate and Recipient of Most Outstanding Filipino in Canada Award,1982.
•    (2)   Dr. Emmanuel B. Aquino, Delegate, Former President,and Recipient of  Leadership Award,1982.
•    (3)   Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,and Delegate and one of the three members of U.C.F.A.C. National Award Selection Committee,1982.
•     (4)   Mrs. Erlinda O. Asuncion, Delegate and Former President,F.A.N.S.
•    (5)   Mr. Wesley Heber, Anthropologist, Conference Speaker and Delegate.
•       (6)      Mrs. Lou Heber, Delegate.
• ..............................................................

1982-1983 15th President Mr.Tony Mina

                                                                        





  Details to follow.

1983-1984 16th President Mrs. Erlinda Amoranto Unite, B. S. N. D.

• Highlights of the Main Events and Achievements of the Mrs. Erlinda Amoranto Unite's  Administration:
• --------------------------------------------------
• Pilipino Language School  officially opened for the Fall Term, September,1983.  Chairperson: Mrs. Erlinda A. Unite.   Teachers :Mrs. Angie Sampang, Miss Nora Sangalang, and Mr. Sonny Garcia.
• ..............................................................
• Federal Grant was received to finance the school  for the Fall Term 1983, and Spring Term 1984 .Chairperson: Mrs. Erlinda A. Unite.
• ..............................................................
• Summer  Picnic at  Oakfield Park, July,1983.
• ..............................................................
• Children's Concert and Christmas Party, December,1983.
• ..............................................................
• New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance, December,1983.
• ..............................................................
• Weekly Bowling Tournament: Chairperson-J. Sadi.
• ................................................................
• Fund Raising Ventures: Garage sale,flower sale,Bingo,Majong ,and  Christmas Caroling.
• ................................................................
• Public radio and television appearance of Professor Ordonez of the  University of the Philippines. Public lectures delivered. Fall,1984.
• ..................................................................
• Mrs. Angie Sampang participated in the Workshops on Folk Dances For Teachers. Funded by Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia,Saskachewan, April 6,7, and8,1984. 
• ..................................................................
• Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr., participated in the National Conference on New Forms of Racism,sponsored  by The Coalition of Visible Minorities in Canada.  International Education Center, St. Mary's University, Halifax, April 27,28,and 29,1984.
• ..................................................................
• Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,became a newly elected member of the U.C.F.A.C. National Historical Committee. Ottawa,Ontario, Canada. April 20,1984.
• ..................................................................
• Mrs.Erlinda A. Unite,President, and Mrs. Rosalinda  Hamilton, participated as F.A.N.S. delegates to the U.C.F.A.C. National Workshops in Toronto,Ontario. May 4, 5 ,and 6, 1984.
• ..................................................................
• Performance of the folk dance "Tinikling' at the Chinese New Year's Banquet through the invitation of the Chinese Student's Association of St. Mary's university.   Spring 1884.
• ...................................................................
• The Society's Cultural Presentations in Yarmouth, and Shelbourne ,N.S.   - These presentations were performed in cooperation with and funded by the M.A.N.S.   Dances: "Pandanggo sa Ilao", "Tinikling", and Fashion Show.Chairperson: Florencia Acosta.  May5 and 6,1984. 
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1984-1986 17th President Mr. Isagani Banda Garcia ,B.Sc.Ed.

 Details to follow.

1986-1990 18th President Mr. Edwin Sepidoza

  Details to follow.

1990-1992 19th President Dr.Nellie Nolido Sarkar ,M. D.

 Details to follow.

1992-1996 20th President Mr.Armando A.B. Regala ,B.Sc.Psych.

  Details to follow.

1996-1998 21st President Ms.Remedios Macapagal Swarez ,B.Sc.P.R., M.Sc.P.R.

Details to follow.

1998-2000 22nd President Mrs.Angelina Sampang ,B.Sc.Ed.

 Details to follow.

2000-2004 23rd President Miss Jocelyn Joy S. Croox , B.Sc.Kin.

 Details to follow.

2004-2006 24th President Mr. Gerald Bermundo, B.Sc.Com.

    Details to follow.

2006-2006 25th President Mr.Nardo Mendoza, B.F.A.

 Details to follow.

2006-2007 26th President Mr. Michael Antonio O. Asuncion, B.A., B.A.(Hons), D.P.A., M.P.A.

 Details to follow.

2007-2011 27th President Dr. Elizabeth R. Eustaquio - Domondon , D.D.S. ,R.D.H.

F.A.N.S.  EXECUTIVE  OFFICERS & DIRECTORS  2008-2011


1. President & Chair of the Board of Directors
           Dr. Elizabeth R. Eustaquio-Domondon

2. First Vice-President
           Hector Mantolino,Jr.

3. Second Vice-President
          Jocelyn  Joy  Croox

4. Secretary
           Marlene Melanson

5.Asst. Secretary
           Rosie Dorey

6.Treasurer
           Imelda Montinola

7.Asst. Treasurer
           Linda Guinto

8.P R O
           Linda A. Unite

9.Bus. Manager
           Lisa Mantolino

10. Peace Officer
           Eddie Guinto

11. Halifax Repr.  District  1
           Paul Natividad

12.Dartmouth Repr.  District 2
           Ruth Regala

13.Bedford-Sackville Repr.  District 3
           Wilma Ganzagan

14.Board of Trustee(3yrs)
      Emerson Regala /,   Jeorge Sadi

15.Board of Trustee(2yrs)
        Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion Jr./,Emerson Regala

16.Board of Trustee(1yr)
       Amado Foronda/ , Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion Jr.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAIN EVENTS &

ACHIEVEMENTS OF  DR. ELIZABETH R.

EUSTAQUIO-DOMONDON'S ADMINISTRATION :

   . Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio- Domondon's

     Board of Directors worked hard cooperative-
     ly and developed a TWO YEAR PLAN OF
     ACTIVITIES.

   . The Two Year Plan Of Activities was
     developed  in response to the Question: 
     "What's in it for the Active Member ?  

  . Introduced new activities for FANS Active

    Membership.

  . Developed a program segregating Active

    Membership from the Non-Active.

  . Increased the SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP by

    6 times in 2010 and 2011.

  . Improved the dessimination of information

    using e-mails and phone calls.  This was

    done efficiently and effectively by Imelda

    Montinola and Marlene Melanson.

  . Conducted regular monthly Board of

    Directors meeting to address issues and

    brain storm on new ideas.

  . Conducted fund raising activities like

    Pacifico Nights.

  . Donated $500.00 in 2010 to a cancer 

    " Kababayan" , Reagan Bengcang. He was

    afflicted with " Hodgekin's  Lymphoma ". 

  . The Board of Directors developed a more

    organized way of Planning and Executing

    many and varied events.

  . In the spirit of "Giving Back" to members,

    the SOCIETY absorbed almost 33% of the

    cost of the 2010  NEW YEAR'S EVE

    DINNER & DANCE.

  . Acquired new coffee maker and tea maker.

  . Acquired three tables for outdoor activities.

  . Acquired mirror balls for party lighting,

    $ 68.93.

  . Secured Liability Insurance for the whole

    year in 2011 , to meet Venue Events

    Requirements- $ 500.00.

  . Sponsored Family Bowling Events in 2010

    and 2011.

  .The  FANS , in partnership with  The Philip-
    pine Embassy in Ottawa hosted the  OUT-
    REACH CONSULAR  OFFICE in Halifax.
    Consular services such as PASSPORT
    RENEWAL, POLICE CLEARANCE,GRANTING
    OF DOUBLE CITIZENSHIP etc. were 
    available in Halifax, instead of appearing in
    Ottawa in person.  Consular Services were
    usually completed in no less than three
    days.
   

    Thanks to Mrs. Gloria Hussain for providing

    the venue in 2009 and 2011.  In 2012, the

    World Trade & Convention Center(WTCC)

    was the venue.     Thanks to Dr. Elizabeth

    Eustaquio-Domondon for organizing and

    co-ordinating these events and to the
    volunteers who spent their time unselfishly.


  . FANS initiated a successful and well attend-
    ed " FIESTA FILIPINO EVENT" to display
    our Filipino talents and opened  avenue
    for FANS future events.



  . Held another successful Gala Night, and
    New Year in September 2011.



  . Mailed out a post-dated cheque to Ludy
    Tayona. This was a returned donation re:
    Land and Building Project- $ 1,011.67



  . Dr. & Mrs. Jacobo Rosales & Erlinda
    Obellos Asuncion and Family have
    donated One thousand seven hundred
    and twenty dollars and no cents, in one
    cheque ( $1,720.00 ) for the LAND &
    BUILDING PROJECT, and did not ask for a  
    return of the donation.  Because the
    Project became defunct the donor will
    be re-donating it for FANS FUTURE
    Projects. 
  



  . Donation to be made to the Philippine
    Calamity victims, raised from the 2011
    New Year's Party 50-50 draw of $255.00.
    FANS will round it off to $ 1,000.00 and
    Contact Canadian Red Cross for the cheque.


   . Dr. Elizabeth R. Eustaquio-Domondon was
     re-elected after her 1st Term, and so
     her  TWO YEAR PLAN OF ACTIVITIES were
     re-activated.



  . A free EXTERNAL AUDIT  was done by a
    Chartered Accountant, Scott Montreuil son
    in law of Eddie and Linda Guinto,regarding
    2007-2010 FANS OPERATIONS.


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