1968-1969 PART 2 1st President, ,Founder , Founding President Dr. Jacobo Rosales Asuncion, Jr. ,A.A., M.D., C.M.

              

                                              



           

                                         

                                      
               My  Philosophy  of  Life :

    *  "Semper Sapiensia  et  carpe diem ! "

                      (Latin)

              *   Always think and seize the day!

         

                   Think of how successful 
          we would be in life,
          if we do not think of failure ?


      *  Think as if it is impossible to fail!

         
                  Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
         
    ___________________________________    



                   
           -----       P A R T   2        --------

        The Highlights of  Main Events and
        Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales
            Asuncion,Jr.'s  Administration
             _________________________

•     THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION 

              OF NOVA SCOTIA

         was founded on August 9, 1968
         at 7:35 P.M. A.S.T.


         with the following objectives among
         others: To foster social and friendly
         relations among Filipinos, while
         promoting mutual understanding
         between Filipinos and people of all 
         nations; and to promote the Filipino
         cultural heritage.


              ________________________

•     The FIRST ELECTED DIRECTORS OF

         ( EXECUTIVE COUNCIL )
         
         THE  FILIPINO ASSOCIATION 
         OF NOVA SCOTIA :


            The  1st President, Founder,
            Founding President & Chair of 
            the Board of Directors :
           
             ...Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.


           The First Directors:


              Vice-President:
               ......Dr. Gregorio L. Sayat, M.D.


              Secretary & Principal Co-Founder :
               ......Miss Ma. Luisa ( Marissa )
                      R. Asuncion,B.Sc.Com.


              Assistant Secretary :
               ......Miss Toni Jurado


              Treasurer :
               ......Miss  Lina Beltran


              Assistant Treasurer :
               ......Mrs. Neri Belen


              Business Manager :
               ......Dr. Roger Guzman,M.D.


              Assistant Business Manager :
               ......Mrs. Ningning Libadia, M.T.


              Public Relations :
               .Mrs. Gloria Sangalang, M.Sc.Chem.(*)
               .Dr. Nellie N. Sarkar , M.D.


              Sgt.at Arms :
              .......Mr, Roger Escobar.

       (*)Vice-President  &  PRO ( Protempore) .            ________________________

•     The Original Constitution and By-Laws

         of THE FILIPINO ASSOCIATION
             OF NOVA  SCOTIA



             Dr. Roger  Guzman ,M.D., and
             Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr., M.D.,C.M.


         It was ratified as amended and documented  on March 13,1969.
       
                __________________________
   

•     The"PASKO SA NAYON" Celebration   

              (Miss Toni  Jurado )
          was held at the McInnis Hall,Dalhousie
          University Student Union Bldg.,December
          28,1968.
        
         Congratulatory Cablegrams were received
         and read by Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.
         prior to the program before a huge          
         audience:
             
              Consul General Bisnar,
              Philippine Consulate General,
              Vancouver,Canada ;


              General Carlos P. Romulo,
              Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affaires,
              &Permanent Representative to the
              United Nations, and ;


              His Excellency,
              President Ferdinand Marcos,
              President of the Republic of
              the Philippines.

   *  After the presentation of the well received
     Program, all the Elected Officers( Executive
     Council ) presented and performed the
     Elegant Stately Dance: " REGODON DE
     HONOR ."


   *  Among the distinguished guests: Mayor
     of Halifax,Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia,
     Dr. Chester Stewart,Dean of Dalhousie
     Faculty of Medicine, Dr.Richard L. de CH.
     Saunders,Head of the Department of
     Anatomy & Neurobiology, and other distin-
     guished guests.


   *  The  Dinner and Dance was fit for the 
     Royalty ! 
     The  Philippine Cuisine dinner with lechon, 
     and many other delicasies,and exotic 
     desserts was followed by a dance with gusto!
     Every  attendee danced.
      
    *  The McInnes Room of the Dal Student
        Union was the  BALLROOM .  It was
        decorated beautifully and was turned
        into a TROPICAL  PARADISE !

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          ___________________________

•   The Committee on Incorporation 

          Dr. Nellie Sarkar &
          Dr. J.R.Asuncion,Jr.
       It  recommended on a Report that the
       association be incorporated as a
       Society under the R.S.N.S.,March,1969.
            ____________________________

•  The First F.A.N.S. Directory of Members 

                     (  1968-1969)
       This was compiled and published  by Miss
       Marissa R. Asuncion.
         ______________________________

•  The First Annual Picnic.

      This was held in Hubbards Beach in
      August 1968.  Everyone enjoyed   swim-
      ming.  To keep ourselves warm,we started
      a bonfire. With a good appetite,we finished
      all the food we brought. We had a hearty
      sing-a-long to the end.
         _______________________________

•  Philippine Independence Day: 

           We celebrated  the 71st anniversary at
      the Citadel Inn.  There was a prepared
      program and the Keynote speaker was
      Mr. Roy McCosh, the Regional Director
      of Canada Manpower and Immigration.
          ______________________________

• Nova Scotia Festival of the Arts.

     The Association participated in this
     festival with two folk dance numbers,and
     two pieces of music played by our FANS
     BAND.  This was held in Acadia University,
     Wolfville,N.S. in May,1969.
          _____________________________

•  The Turning Over of Presidency is             .

            accompanied by the Traditional Turning
      over ceremony of the Presidential gavel
      of authority.  Initiated by Dr. J.R.Asuncion, 
      Jr. on June 12, 1968.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

 I wish to express my sincere thanks to :


 *Mrs. Erlinda Obellos Asuncion, my loving wife,for her patience and understanding because of the huge amount of times I spent in this BLOG instead of with her and my family;


 *Mr. Paul Daniel Asuncion, and Mr. Michael  Antonio Asuncion,my two sons for making me a better and smarter BLOGGER;


 *All the Presidents, and officers for their respective valuable inputs in this Blog.

                 
                  Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M. D.,C. M.

      

1968-1969 PART 1 1st President, Founder, Founding President Dr. Jacobo Rosales Asuncion Jr., A.A., M.D., C.M.

 

                                                        




         My  Philosophy of Life :

* "Semper Sapiensia et carpe diem !"

                    (Latin)
      
     * Always Think and seize the day !
     
        Think of how successful
        We would be in life
        If  we do not think of failure?


     * Think as if it is impossible to fail !


                    Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
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               ----      P A R T   1        ----

         The Highlights of Main Events and 
         Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales
         Asuncion,Jr.'s Administration:

•     The  Very First Formal Meeting of the  

         Society:

         The Recording and Corresponding Secre-
         tary Pro-tempore, Miss Ma.Luisa(Marissa)
         Rosales Asuncion, the younger sister of
         the President notified by phone all the
         Filipinos living in Halifax, Dartmouth,and 
         vicinity to attend an important meeting
         called on behalf of the President.

         
         The meeting was called to order by the
         President Pro-tempore, Dr . Jacobo
         Rosales Asuncion,Jr. at 7:00 pm. A.S.T.          May 20,1968 at the residence of Miss Lina
         Beltran, and Miss Toni Jurado at
         Brenton Street, Halifax,N.S.
         Halifax.


         The following agenda were  adopted:
         
         1.  Call the meeting to order.
         2.  The organization of the society.
         3.  The celebration of the Philippine
               Independence Day,June 12.
         4.  Appointment of the Chairs of the
              Committees for both No.2 and No.3.
         5.  Schedule the Board of Directors Meeting
              A.S.A.P.
         6.  Other business.
         7.  Adjournment.
    
        Because of time constraint,namely June 12
        was fast approaching, the meeting decided
        to celebrate the Philippine Independence 

        first,and organize the society at a later 
        date.
        
                    _______________________

•   The First Philippine Independence   

       celebration

       was held  at the Flamingo Restaurant , 
       Lounge, Bar & Grill ,Bayer's Road Shopping 
       Center in Halifax,N.S. on June 12,1968.




        Mary Barker of the Mail-Star wrote:" As
        Marco Polo was treated by Kubla khan,so
        with the guests of the the Filipino Asso-
        ciation of Nova Scotia,who feasted and 

        were entertained in Halifax in celebration of
        Philippine Independence Day. The natio-
        nalistic main address: "The Struggle for
        Philippine Independence" was delivered
        by Dr. J.R.Asuncion,Jr.  Dr. Asuncion 
        concluded his address with the following   

        remarks: Because of the sacrifices of our   
        heroes,we are now enjoying freedom!  And 
        now in Canada, we are the proud Special
        Ambassadors of our country---
               The Philippines !

        And should act that way in Canada,
        in whatever we say,do or think !
        Thank you .
        
        (Monday,June 17,1968, Mail-Star,
        Mary Barker).
 
       




     The colorful and beautiful folk dances presen-
     ted were:
     Binasuan- Miss Norma Mendoza
     Asik Moro-Miss Angelica Mangrobang
     Tinikling-Miss Toni Jurado and Bambi Nunez,
                     and Claudia Ocampo and Linda
                     Amoranto.
              _________________________

•  The FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA
 SCOTIA  ( F.A.N.S. ) was founded

 

      On August 9,1968 at 7:35 PM. A.S.T. , with   
      
      the following main objectives
      of the Society, among others:   To foster
      social and friendly relations among members
      while promoting mutual understanding 
      between Filipinos and people of all nations ;
      and to promote and preserve the Filipino
      cultural heritage.
           ________________________

•     THE FIRST ELECTED DIRECTORS

          ( EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ) of the
         
         FILIPINO ASSOCIATION OF NOVA
         SCOTIA (F.A.N.S.) :




        The  1st President,Founder,
        Founding President ,and Chair
        of the Board of Directors :
        
         ....... Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
         
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        with my name in it.  THANK YOU !

         ......Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.,C.M.
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1969-1970 2nd President Miss Rosalinda Almaria ,R.N.

                                                           

•  The Highlights of Main Events and  achievements of Miss Rosalinda Almaria's administration:        

Participation in Halifax  Natal Day Parade :            Miss Linda Almaria was  on board one decorated convertible marked "Miss  Luzon",while two other beautiful Filipina Ladies were on board the two decorated convertibles marked  "Miss Visayas ,and  "Miss Mindanao".  August,1969                           ........                                                                Annual Christmas Celebration:

  This was held at Dalhousie Student Union Building.  A lively program and party was supervised by Miss Linda Almaria.  December,1969.
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       Membership to the United Council of Filipino Associations in Canada :  Dr. J.R.Asuncion, Jr.     
presented a resolution that the F.A.N.S. be a member of the U.C.F.A.C.  The membership was approved in principle.

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       Philippine Independence Day:


The 72nd Anniversary of the Philippine Independence was commemorated, and was held at the Citadel Inn. A prepared program  and party followed.  June 14,1970.
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      Acknowledgement :
The Society wish to acknowledge to Miss Linda Almaria, now Mrs. Rosalinda  Almaria Hamilton, the remarkable contributions she made to the  cultural and educational affaires of the association from 1969 to 1984.
                           Dr, J. R. Asuncion, Jr.


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1970-1971 3rd President Engr. Marc Guzman ,B.Sc.Eng.

                          


Highlights  of  Main  Event  and Accomplishments of Eng. Marc  Guzman's  administration :
    

• Sports Activities:
•  Sport activities increased. Eng. Guzman

     promoted interest in tennis, golf and bowling.

•  Financial Status: 
•  Miss Claudia Ocampo,the treasurer improved the  financial  status of the association through intense collection of membership fees and private donations .
• Excursion :
• The association had an exciting excursion to the beautiful  Prince Edward Island.   We  drove our cars to the Ferry Boat, and drove them out to the beach upon arrival. We went swimming at Summer Side,PEI.  Of course we feasted on lobsters!  Eat as much as you like... but PYO !   We had a memorable time.
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• Christmas  Party: The Christmas party was held in our residence at 46 Inverness Avenue,Halifax.   We  had caroling,and  enjoyed the Christmas Diner with an excellent varieties of delicious cuisines. Imagine the whole association occupied all the rooms in the two floors.  Snow storm came and all our guests were snowed in!
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• Constitution and By-Laws:
• The CBL of the FANS had its first major revision in 1970. Chairperson:  Dr.Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.
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• Independence Day
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1971-1972 4th President , and Principal Co-Founder : Mrs.Erlinda Y. Obellos Asuncion ,R.N.

                                                          



        
         Philosophy of Life :
    
     Enjoy life to the fullest,
     Every day ,and
     In every way !

•  The Highlights of the Main Events and Achievements of Mrs. Erlinda Y. Obellos Asuncion's Administration:
• 
  
• The "F.A.N.S. Newsletter was published for the first time.  Eng. Marc Guzman was the first Editor-in-Chief.
• 
  
• The "Hermano-Hermana" System was organized and proposed by Dr. J. R. Asuncion, Jr. The system consisted essentially of a rotating sponsorship of social functions. It was arranged and financed by the group " on deck". The Society was divided into five groups.
• 
  
• Christmas Celebration:
• This was held at the Hotel Nova Scotian.  We had a Dinner & Dance . For Dinner,the choice was salmon or chicken. Food- excellent. The choice of DJ was a good one.  We all enjoyed dancing! December 24,1971.
• 
  
• Independence Celebration:
• The 1972 Philippine Independence Celebration was held at the Flamingo Restaurant & Lounge. We had Buffet Diner and dance presentations. June 12,1972.
• 
  
• U.C.F.A.C. National Conference:
• The National Conference of the United Council of Filipino Associations in Canada was held in Toronto,Ontario. Dr. J. R. Asuncion,Jr. was elected as   The Delegate  to the U.C.F.A.C.   Dr. Asuncion  paid for all the expenses.  These were the days !
• July 6,7,8 ,1972.

1972-1973 5th President Dr.Emmanuel B. Aquino ,M.D.

                                 

• The Highlights of the Main Events and Accomplishments of the Dr.Emmanuel B. Aquino's  Administration:
•  
• The "F.A.N.S. MAIL", the official newsletter of the association was published with Mr. V. Pimentel as the Editor-in-chief.
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• A Referendum for the adoption of the Proposed 1973 Major Revision of the F.A.N.S. Constitution and By-Laws:   Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr., the Chair of the By-Laws Committee  circulated the proposal by mail. The Result:  the Return Cards had 100%  compliance. And so, the Major Revision was adopted by a unanimous vote !
• 
  
• Annual Picnic:
• The picnic was held in Owen's Park,Lunenburg,N.S.  We had BBQ, Then   we went swimming.  We visited the boat-building site,and the Fisherman's Museum.
• 
  
• The "Bayanihan" System of mutual assistanship was organized by Dr. J. R. Asuncion,Jr. It was practiced  effectively through the Bayanihan Standing Committee,where Eng, Eddie Guinto was the  Chair . Should you be moving your household-across the street or across the province... all you need is to make one phone call. And help is available.  Available for members only.

1973-1974 6th President Dr.Jacobo Rosales Asuncion Jr., A.A.,M.D.,C.M.

                                                                                                 


                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                   


                                 
 MY PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE :

 Life is what
 Our Thoughts make it.
 What we do,
 Compared with
 What we can do,

 Is like comparing the waves,
 On top of the ocean,
 With  the ocean's mighty depth !
                     
              Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion Jr.,M.D.,C.M. 

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• The Highlights of the Main Events and Achievements of Dr. Jacobo Rosales Asuncion,Jr.'s Administration :



• The Incorporation:     The Filipino Association of Nova Scotia was incorporated as a SOCIETY  ,under  the SOCIETY 'S ACT of the REVISED  STATUTE OF NOVA SCOTIA, on June 10,1974. (Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr. and  Dr.Gregorio L. Sayat).
• 
  
• The First Federal Grant:     The Society received its first Federal Grant from the Minister of State Responsible for Multiculturalism. Amount  $5,000.00.  This grant supported the Project: "Filipino Music Revival".  Project Director : Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr
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• The "F.A.N.S. MAIL" at the peak of its   productivity :      Mrs. Gloria B. Sangalang, the Editor-in-Chief published six (6) issues of the newsletter(1973-1974).
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•  F.A.N.S.- Official Member of the U.C.F.A.C. :    The FANS became an official member of the United Council of Filipino Associations in Canada. Dr.Bayani Ignacio was the FANS Delegate to the UCFAC National Conference in Ottawa.  September,1973. 
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• 1973 Recipients of the U.C.F.A.C. Awards :
• Dr.Bayani Ignacio...Most Outstanding Filipino in Canada Award, Ottawa,Ontario,September 1st,1973.
• Dr.Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr....Certificate of Distinguished Service Award,Ottawa,Ontario,September,1973.
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• 1774 Recipient of the U.C.F.A.C. Award : 
• Dr.Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr....Most Outstanding Filipino in Canada Award, Calgary,Alberta,July 14,1974.
• Delegate to the UCFAC National Conference in Calgary,Alberta, July 14,1974.
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• Halifax Natal Day Parade:     The FANS  had a  civic participation in the form of a float. Themes: " Towards Multiculturalism"  and  "Happy Birthday Halifax ".                                 "Miss Philippines-Nova Scotia" and escorts were on board the float decorated with exotic tropical plants.
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• Participation in Conferences:
•     (a) United Council of Christians and jews Conference:      Dr. J.R. Asuncion,Jr.,FANS  Delegate to the UCCJ Conference  in Lord Nelson Hotel,Halifax, May,1974.
•     (b) Indo-Canadian Annual Conference:    Dr.J.R.Asuncion,Jr.,FANS Delegate to the ICAC,Holiday Inn, October,1974.
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• Radio Programmes:      The FANS participated in the monthly Multicultural Radio Programmes.   Mrs. Gloria Sangalang,Halifax,N.S. ,1973.
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• The "Filipino Night" Celebration:      The venue was the Baronet Room,Chateau Halifax. Dr. J. R. Asuncion,Jr. talked about: "Prime Minister Trudeau and Multiculturalism",then introduced the Guest Speaker:  Senator Dr. Henry Hicks( Standing for the Federal Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism). Senator Hicks talked about "Multiculturalism in Canada".
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• Annual Picnic at the Laurie Park.      The Provincial Park has a Lifeguard at the beach so the children had fun.  The adults played volley ball, then went swimming.  Of course the picnic is always the acme of the fun !
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• Three(3) Major Revisions :       The Original  Constitution and By-Laws of the Filipino Association of Nova Scotia  underwent three(3) Major Revisions in 1970 ,1973 ,and 1974.    Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr. was the Chairperson in all these revisions.
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• The Memorandum of Association:      As a prerequisite a legal advice is a must.  The Society's Lawyer and Dr. J. R. Asuncion,Jr. had a conference. A review of the document showed that only a few minor amendments were necessary,and after the payment of the required fee ,our Society became incorporated under  the SOCIETY'S ACT,REVISED STATUTE OF NOVA SCOTIA.
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