Highlights of the main events and acheivements of Leni Remolano Van der jagt's administration :
- F.A.N.S. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2012-2013:
1. President & Chair, Board of Directors
Leni Remolano Van der jagt
2. First Vice-President
Remedios M. Swarez
3. Second Vice-President
Erlinda O. Asuncion
4. Secretary
Nimfa Oakley
5. Asst. Secretary
Nimfa Tolentino
6. Treasurer
Rosie Dorey
7. Asst. Treasurer
Rheyza Guyo
8. P R O
Anado Foronda
9. Bus. Manager
Sally Martinez
10. Peace Officer
Nora Bermundo
11. Halifax Repr.
12. Dartmouth Repr.
13. Bedford & Sackville Repr.
14. Board of Trustee(3yrs)
15. Board of Trustee(2yrs)
Jeorge Sadi
16. Board of Trustee(1yr)
Emerson Regala
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- Leni Van der Jagt Administration and its First Executive Officers met at the Multipurpose Room of the Roxbury Luxury Condominium Complex.
The Dr.Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon's
Administration handed over it's Financial
Records from the Treasurer, Ms Emelda
Montinola,and the Secretarial Records from
Ms Marlene Melanson.
.The President and the New Executive Officers
planned the FANS ACTIVITIES FOR 2012.
.FILIPINO BUFFET DINNER & KAROOKE
NIGHT - was held at the DURTY NELLY'S IRISH
PUB. This function was planned as a FUND
RAISING EFFORT for the relief of the flood
victims of CAGAYAN de ORO in Southern
Philippines. Direct Donations were also collect
ed for the CANADIAN REDCROSS.
.The Memorable Evening of FUN,FOOD,DRINKS,
And MUSIC was organized by Mr. Joe
McGinnis, the Pub Proprietor; the four
Filipino Cooks- Michael, Myra, Alfie and
Mel ; and Representative of the FANS, The
Former President, Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio- Domondon. Date: January 19,2012. Tickets:
$15.00( Taxes Included). The KARAOKE
was a hit! Many Filipinos participated
like: Nadia Moore, Emerson Regala,Linda
Guinto , Mr. Joe McGinnis, Leni van der Yagt and many others . The SPECIALLY
PREPARED BUFFET DINNER + DESSERT-
FILIPINO STYLE... was a " Gastronomic
Delight ", and displayed "Gourmet Expertice...
out of this world !" Thanks a lot to our
KABABAYANS ,and to the MANAGEMENT OF
DURTY NELLY'S!
. The FANS VALENTINE DINNER & DANCE
at the PACIFICO'S MARTINI LOUNGE, on the
11th of Feb,2012, was indeed a success and
a memorable one. Amado Foronda our PRO
led the Prayer Grace. The food was nicely
prepared and delicious' The DJ started the
music right after dinner.
The PRO gave a brief comment about the
Valentinos and Valentinas which added an
accent to the "night to remember" The
party went beyond 1:00 AM.
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The FANS hosted:
The FILIPINO COMMUNITY FORUM
with the Philippine Ambassador to Canada,
H.E. Honourable Leslie Gatan, Consular
Officials and distinguished guests
on April 12,2012 at the St. John the Baptist
Parish Hall, Purcell's Cove Road, Halifax,NS.
@ 7:00 PM.
P R O G R A M M E
Mr.Fred Gaspar, MC led the singing of
" Lupang Hinirang " and " O' Canada".
Mr.Amado Foronda introduced Ms. Remy
Swarez, 1st V.P. who spoke on behalf of
the President, Mrs. Leny Van der Jagt.
Welcome Remarks...FANS President
Introduction of the Philippine Ambassador
... Mrs. Rosalinda Hamilton,
Filipino Canadian Society
Remarks of His Excellency, Ambassador
Leslie B. Gatan ( with introduction of
delegation members and officials from the
Nova Scotia provincial government and
overview of Embassy functions and
programs)
Remarks from Ms. Elizabeth Mills, Executive
Director, Office of Immigration,NS.
Remarks of Ms. Lynn Hartley,Director of
Labour Standards, Department of Labour
Standards,Department of Labour and
Advanced Education, Nova Scotia
Remarks from Andrew Leverman,
Immigration Settlement and Integration
Services(ISIS)
Briefing by Mr. J. Ramon Gonzales, Country
Development Manager for the Philippines
of Western Union Canada, On Remittances.
Open Forum: Many questions were asked
by the attendees to the panel of speakers
regarding temporary and skilled
workers. Definitive
answers will be defered until after The
Nova Scotia Labour Standards and Fee
Schedules and Policies take effect.
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F A N S M A I L
New Edition: Volume 1 Number 1
April, 2012
Managing Editor: Amado G. Foronda
Web Master: Gerald Bermundo
Contributors This Issue:
Dr. Jacobo R. Asuncion,Jr.,M.D.
Leni R. Van der Jagt,R.N.
Imelda Muntinola
Rosalinda Hamilton,R.N.
Dr. Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon,D.D.S.,
R.D.H.
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Sunday, 15 April 2012.
. EASTER CELEBRATION @ the St. JOHN THE
BAPTIST PARISH CENTER.
- Children and adult games were played
and enjoged by every one! This was
led by Erlinda A. Unite.
- A delicious variety of food were prepared
with the succulent and savoury
ROASTED TURKEY as the Center piece.
And the Chefs ? Robert Van der Jagt,
among many others .
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Friday, 18 May 2012 @ 7:00 PM.
" BOOMTARAT NIGHTOUT IN TOWN"
The FANS "TABOO" DINNER & DANCE
and one complimentary drink.
Taboo @ Grafton St., Halifax. N.S.
Ticket: $20.00
LET'S ALL ENJOY THIS NIGHT !!!
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Tuesday, 12 June 2012.
The PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
was commemorated at the St. JOHN THE
BAPTIST PARISH CENTER.
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Sunday, 1 July 2012.
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION.
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September 2012
The FANS FIESTA FILIPINO
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October 2012.
GALA NIGHT & THANKSGIVING
CELEBRATION
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November 2012.
HALLOWEEN
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Monday, 31 December 2012..
NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & DANCE
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