- 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.
- 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.
This is a historical account of the author, founder and founding President of the Filipino Association of Nova Scotia who initiated, participated and eyewitnessed the metamorphosis/development of the Society. Its scope depicted and highlighted the main events and achievements of the Presidents and of the Board of Directors with the support of their members. We all worked hard together through the years and built this association into the kind of Society that we are all proud of today.