FIL-AM ASSOCIATION OF SCV, INC.
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fulfill our objectives and serve our members and the Fil-Am community in Santa Clarita Valley!
What's the latest with Fil-Am of SCV
RESERVE YOUR SEATS
FIL-AM OF SCV'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Let's gather and celebrate the true Reason for the Season. Bring your families and friends and enjoy an evening of giving, gratitude and laughter.
Our evening will be filled with the warm spirit and joy of Christmas! You will be serenaded by children and adults singing heart-warming Christmas carols. Our FilAm Youth Dance Troupe will render a traditional Filipino dance. GmX Band and DJ Ronn will bring festive and dance music to get us in the festive Christmas spirit!
Join the Parol (Filipino Christmas lantern) contest too, so make sure to bring your beautiful parol and you just might win a prize for the Best Fil-Am of SCV Parol!
Santa Claus will be there to spread the spirit of Christmas, and give special gifts to the young and the young at heart!
Don't forget to bring your special dish, dessert, and non-alcoholic drink to share with everyone for our potluck! Fil-Am will bring some too!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!
Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon sa Inyong Lahat
See you there!
Nic Montebon, Jr.
PRO
COME AND CELEBRATE
OUR ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
COME & CELEBRATE OUR
ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. and Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program is proud to present our Annual Cultural Festival, "Bakasyon Sa Pinas" (Vacation in the Philippines), in celebration of our Filipino American History Month!
This year, make it a family affair and discover the beauty and culture of Philippines! We will take you on a journey of Philippine's ultimate vacation destination, the 3 majestic Islands of the Philippines - Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, while discovering each Island's history through traditional Fiesta celebration or "Pistahan"!
Showcasing our traditional "Pistahan" celebration will include colorful and exciting Philippine cultural dances along with traditional Filipino Kundiman and OPM songs.
Our "Pistahan" celebration will give you a taste of authentic and scrumptious Filipino food from one of the best Filipino restaurant's in town.... so be sure to come with an empty stomach! These variety of food will absolutely satisfy your Filipino food craving ..... what a feast!
And perhaps do your early Christmas shopping with us too, there will be a wide selection of merchandise to choose from.
So come and enjoy an evening of culture, songs and dances with your family and friends, and experience the Best of Philippines!
Buy your tickets here:
Thank you, Maraming Salamat Po, see you at the Festival!
Nic Montebon, Jr.
PRO
KARAOKE FUNDRAISING
FOR A CAUSE
Are You Ready to Showcase Your Vocal Talents or Just Have Some Fun?
Join us on Saturday, July 13th starting at 5pm for a fun-filled Karaoke night! Hosted by none other than Santa Clarita's BEST KJ (Karaoke Jockey), Andy Pabalan along with Fil-Am community's rising star, Alexis Riguerra!!!
It will be held at Ryan's Boba Bistro! One of the BEST Boba, Halo Halo and Taho restaurant in the City of Santa Clarita!!! Yummy refreshments and a great way to beat the sizzling summer temperature.
This "Fun"draising event will support the programs and projects we have planned this year in an effort to serve you and our community! Your presence and participation will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you friends and Kababayans and looking forward to experiencing this fun event with you!!!
Please pass this along and share to your friends and families!
Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc.
Ronnie Tejada, Chairperson
COME AND WALK WITH US!
JOIN THE 2024 JULY 4TH PARADE!
Come and Join ... Walk with Us and Represent the Fil-Am Community in Santa Clarita!
Participate in one of Fil-Am of SCV's long running tradition, the July 4th Parade!
For over 4 decades, Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. has been representing the Filipino-American community during the city's celebration of United States Independence Day! And we are proud to say that we have garnered several parade awards including the coveted Sweepstakes Award!
The parade's theme this year is "The Freedom To Play, Celebrating our Parks, Trails, and Open Space"!
If you want to participate in decorating our float or walk with us at the parade, please register online and someone will contact you for details.
Register here:
https://www.filamofscv.org/.../2024-annual-july-4th-parade
Thank you, Maraming Salamat Po at Mabuhay Sa Inyong Lahat!
Chairperson - Mike Justiniano
A Roster of Excellent Fil-Am Students
Added to our Prestigious JRSAA Recipients!
It is with great pride to announce that we had another outstanding students who became the recipients of the 2024 Jose Rizal Scholastic Achievement Awards!
We had quite an impressive group of candidates who applied for the prestigious awards this year, and every one of them exceeded the requirements imposed to be qualified candidates for the JRSAA, several applied and we narrowed it down to three top candidates.
The following are the top three winners: First Place - Yra Climaco from Castaic High, Second Place - Saira Castor from West Ranch, Third Place - Isa Magee from Hart High.
Each one of the winners received a Plaque of Recognition, and a monetary gift of $1,000, $500 and $300, respectively.
The name of the first place winner is also added on to the perpetual plaque that he gets to keep until another top awardee is chosen next year.
Congratulations! We wish you all the best as you begin your new adventure!
Dr. Verna Marty-Argũelles - Scholarship Chairperson
Scholarship Committee Members
Zony Gordon
Prima Olila
Mul Tayoba
CONTINUING OUR TRADITION,
A WHOLESOME FAMILY PICNIC!
We had such an amazing time last Sunday, March 30, 2024, at our Spring Family Picnic!
The most rewarding part of the day was seeing all of the kids having fun, playing games and seeing their precious smiles, it’s simply priceless! And the adults equally had a great time. We made new friends, reconnected with old friends and strengthened the bond among our Fil-Am of SCV family and beyond.
This picnic was in lieu of the Easter Picnic which was cancelled due to rain. And despite the rescheduling, we had very good attendance. This simply shows how we Filipinos, loves spending time with our family, getting together with friends, engaging in outdoor activities and simply soaking under the sun.
Our Picnic Committee headed by Ronnie Tejada, Mike Justiniano and Nic Montebon, Jr. did an amazing job putting this picnic together. We also acknowledges the hard work of committee members Myra Miranda, Mul Tayoba, Zeny Justiniano and Linda Crawford and host Alexis Riguerra certainly kept our even alive and exciting.
Thank you to all who participated and volunteered, we are looking forward to having you again at our Easter Family Picnic next year.
Thank you once again to all, Maraming Salamat sa inyong Lahat!
Nic Montebon
PRO
40TH ANNIVERSARY,
A CELEBRATION OF THE PAST AND THE FUTURE
OF FIL-AM OF SCV
BY: JACQUELINE FERRER-MARTINEZ, 2023 PRESIDENT & 2024 BOARD OF
DIRECTOR , FIL-AM OF SCV
40 years ago, a few ‘pioneers’ had the vision to unite Filipino Americans living in the Sta. Clarita Valley, to form a
social organization, become active in the community and be recognized as a united Filipino group. Thank you to
our pioneers, the late Adrian Gomez and Rudy Correa, Jun Gatilao, Cesar Obnial, Art Caranto, and Fred Bertulfo,
for having the vision.
On March 23, 2024, Fil-Am of SCV filled the Hyatt Hotel’s Grand Ballroom in celebration of 40 years of
philanthropy. Of course, the Honorable Mayor Cameron Smyth was on-hand to help us celebrate. Celebrating our
40th Anniversary means Fil-Am is even older than the city of Santa Clarita! This milestone was accomplished thru
the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, our Board of Directors, and Trustees. We depend solely upon our
volunteers to help our association thrive and do the necessary work.
FIL-AM OF SCV's
2024 BOARD OF OFFICERS INSTALLED BY
MAYOR CAMERON SMYTH
On March 18, 2024, Mayor Cameron Smyth sworn in the 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees of Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc at the Santa Clarita City Hall.
These men and women swore to uphold the mission and vision of the association with utmost care and the integrity. The Association's mission stays true to this day which is to continue promoting the Filipino values to the children, family and to the community.
What truly is the Filipino value? Simply put, it is a value of strong family unit, a value of respecting everyone particularly the elderlies, a value of helping, a value of sharing and the value of living a christian life. And President Mul Tayoba and his Board of Directors and Trustees have committed in keeping Fil-Am's mission.
Mul Tayoba, the elected President expressed his commitment in engaging Fil-Am Association with Santa Clarita Valley's activities, events and programs more than ever before. "The City has shown strong support to our association since we started in 1984 and we will continue to work closely and collaborate with the City for the betterment of our community".
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.”
Erma Bombeck
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