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Happy New Year to you, your family and friends! I hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and I hope in 2010 you will achieve all the goals you set for your New Year‟s resolution. As we begin this new year, it is with optimism that we kick start 2010. These are exciting times for our organization. I’m proud to say that we’ve got ourselves some new talent and the always have been talented and a lot of enthusiasm. It is my hope they inspire many of our members and soon to be members in continuing our goal and mission which is to promote the recognition and maintenance of our values and heritage as Filipinos and Filipino Americans as well as taking care of our well being through economic services, health and education.
There are many people I need to thank for their hard work: the 2009 Officers, Emilie Underwood, Maida Ruaza-Malby, and Carmenia Alfonso; all the committee chairs and members; all the other members and friends in the background that keep us from falling flat on our faces. We could not have the success we have without them.
We accomplished a lot in 2009, particularly our August Consular Outreach with Deputy Consul Daniel Espiritu where we helped many to get their passports renewed and many who got their dual citizenship as well. We partnered with The Rio Grande Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society in honoring outstanding Filipino Americans at the Pamana Heritage Awards; and together we co-sponsored with the National Hispanic Cultural Center with the Nao de China – Manila Galleon Trade exhibit which was the center’s most popular exhibit and was extended from April until the end August . Our Scholarship programs continue to assist deserving Filipino American students. We will continue to participate in the Bataan-Corregidor Memorial activities as we honor New Mexico’s brave WWII soldiers and Filipino soldiers who walked the Bataan Death March. Our Santacruzan in May is now a City of Albuquerque Cultural event and is more recognized by the mainstream community. I'm also proud to say that as a community we pulled together for our unfortunate fellow counrtymen who were victims of supertyphoons and donated over $3000.00 to help them recover their lives. As Deputy Consul Espiritu said, we are small in numbers but big in accomplishments. We are looking forward to an even brighter 2010.
Best Wishes,
Cora Romillo
President, FAFNM
During the last General Membership Meeting of 2009 for the Filipno American Foundation of New Mexico held last Saturday, December 5th, the members present voted for the new members for the 2010-2011 term. Voted by acclamation here are your new members of the Board of Directors: Carmenia Alfonso
Eva DeMien
Nicholas DeMien
Carminia Garver
Senlin Garver
Myrna Samson
Ron Saludo
Ligaya White
Melissa Vila-King
Christan Zafra
Also voted by the Board on their first meeting as the new team were the Officers for 2010: Pres - Cora Romillo
Vice Pres - Myrna Samson
Secretary - Ligaya "Lee" White
Treasurer - Carmenia Alfonso
Cultural Chairperson- Armeli Bertram
Nomination and Election Chairperson- Emilie Underwood
Membership Chairperson - Lee White
Scholarship Chairperson - Myrna Samson
Outreach Co-chairpersons- Chris Zafra and Cris Underwood
Fundraising Chairperson - Nick DeMien
Events Chairperson - Senlin Garver
Congratulations. We are blessed to have a dedicated group of leaders in our organization.
Upcpming FAFNM Events or 2010 (note: dates and times are subject to change) 21 Mar - BOD meeting (Myrna's house)
27 Mar - General membership meeting (Cesar Chaves Community Center or CCCC) at 12:30 -3:00pm
10 Apr - Bataan Memorial (Bataan Park)
15 May - Santa Cruzan (Old Town)
6 Jun - BOD meeting (Lee's house)
12 Jun - General membership meeting (Independence Day Picnic) at Bataan park
14 Aug - Consular Outreach/Maria Clara (Hispanic Cultural Center)
26 Sep - BOD Meeting (Emilie's house)
2 Oct - General Membership Meeting (CCCC)
4 Dec - General Membership Meeting and Election (CCCC)
FAFNM Carolers spread Christmas Cheer
2010 Philippine Holidays and Observances: 1 Jan New Year's Day
14 Feb Chinese Lunar New Year's Day
22 Feb People Power Anniversary
26 Feb Maulid un-Nabi
1 Apr Maundy Thursday
2 Apr Good Friday
3 Apr Holy Saturday
4 Apr Easter Day
9 Apr The Day of Valor
1 May Labor Day
10 May National Elections
14 Jun Independence Day
9 Jul Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj
23 Aug Ninoy Aquino Day
29 Aug National Heroes Day
30 Aug National Heroes Day holiday
11 Sep Eidul-Fitar
1 Nov All Saints' Day
17 Nov Id-ul-Adha
29 Nov Bonifacio Day
8 Dec Amun Jadid
24 Dec Christmas Eve
25 Dec Christmas Day
27 Dec Rizal Day
31 Dec New Year's Eve ::source
Employment Opportunities From: Dan Rodrin
Lead Accountant, Personal Property
ASC Asian Pacific American Special Emphasis Program Manager
USDA Forest Service Albuquerque Service Center
505-563-7140 fax: 866-339-4463 Job Title: Supervisory Guidance Counselor
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Forest Service
Sub Agency: Forest Service
Job Announcement Number: PERM-OCR-JC-1740-11-SGC-DP SALARY RANGE: 56,411.00 - 73,329.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, June 12, 2009 to Friday, June 11, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1740-11/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimePermanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: 22 vacancies - Throughout the Nation
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizensJob Title: Supervisory Teacher
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Forest Service
Sub Agency: Forest Service
Job Announcement Number: PERM-OCR-JC-1710-11-TCHSUP- SALARY RANGE: 57,408.00 - 74,628.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 to Tuesday, February 01, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1710-11/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimePermanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: 22 vacancies - Throughout the Nation
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizens
| | General Membership Meeting Be sure to mark your calendar. March 27th at12:30pm is the FAFNM General Membership Meeting at Cesar Chavez Community Center in Albquerque. This will be the first General Membership Meeting for 2010 and we look forward to seeing you all there. All members are encouraged to bring guests. There is no potluck for this meeting. 7505 Kathryn SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Consular Outreach Program 2010  This is good news for those who missed last year's opportunity to have their passports renewed and those who wish to apply for dual-citizenship. Once again the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles will be serving the New Mexico Filipino American community on August 14, 2010. It's been confirmed by our President, Cora Romillo, to Deputy Consul General Daniel Ramos Espiritu that this year, the Consular Outreach Program will be at the National Hispanic Cultural Center - Pete Dominici Education Center. We look forward to having the Deputy Consul Espiritu return to the Land of Enchantment.
21st Annual Bataan Memorial Death March 
This year will mark the 21st Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March 21st. The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, N.M., conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives. Plenty of information about the Bataan Memorial Death March can be found at http://www.bataanmarch.com. (from http://www.bataanmarch.com, Photo by George Baird, Mike Smith and Jose Salazar)
Event Production Company, Emergence Productions, seeking Asian Community Performing Artists
Emergence Productions is putting out a call for Asian Community Performing Artists in the Albuquerque and surrounding area. Here is the message received by FAFNM by Melissa Sanchez, Point of Contact for Emergence Productions:
Greetings. We are hoping this correspondence finds you all well.
Our company, Emergence Productions is an event production agency through which we are often contracted for specialty events in various venues. Currently we have been contacted by a client to produce a “Chinese” – Lunar New Year event and are hoping to establish contacts within the Albuquerque’s Asian Community for: - Gather contacts of performing artists groups - Recommendations on concert headliner or variety of acts - Contacts for Asian headliner concert acts or booking agencies - Possibly translation services from English to chinese/vietnamese Booking will begin immediately relative to performing artist interest, availability and budget. Thank you in advance for your efforts and looking forward to hearing from you. Good thoughts, Melissa Sanchez Emergence Productions Phone: 505 515 8053 Email: emergence_productions@yahoo.com
(Immediate release) Dear Employers and School District Administrators,
New Mexico Highlands University cordially invites you to participate in our annual Spring Career and Educators’ Job Fair, scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the NMHU Student Center Ballroom.
This event will host a variety of employers to promote their career opportunities to students and alumni in a variety of fields including education, business, sciences, social work, and liberal arts. If you are specifically recruiting education majors, we have coordinated our fair date with other regional universities in a circuit schedule (UTEP, April 17; NMSU, April 19 & 20; UNM, April 21).
Please refer to the following itinerary to plan your participation for this fair: * 9:00 am to 10:00 am - Recruiter sign in and booth set up.
* 10:00 a. to 3:00 pm - Open fair format for student traffic and interviewing.
* 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – A catered buffet luncheon for employers. To participate, please complete the attached Registration Form and send it to the address or fax number listed on the form, or email to careerservices@nmhu.edu <mailto:careerservices@nmhu.edu> . A prompt response will insure you a booth reservation and maximum publicity of your participation, including on our website.
The employer registration fee will be $100. Both your registration form and payment must be received in our office by March 31, 2010, unless special arrangements have been made in advance. * Fee include: a 6’ table, two chairs, luncheon, and afternoon snacks/refreshments for two (2) recruiters.
* An additional table charge is $50 and an additional recruiter charge is $10 each.
* Payment by check, PO, Visa/MC is accepted. Please call my office at (505) 454-3048 to pay by credit card upon our receipt of your registration form. * * * * * Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation, to include directions.
* * * * * Due to processing costs, there will be no refunds for cancellations.
A list of hotels can be found on the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce website, http://www.lasvegasnewmexico.com <http://www.lasvegasnewmexico.com/>
We appreciate your interest and support of NMHU students and programs and we look forward to hosting you on our campus for our Spring Career and Educators Job Fair 2010. If you have any questions, please contact my office at (505) 454-3048 or 454-3251, or e-mail at garcia_rs@nmhu.edu <mailto:garcia_rs@nmhu.edu> .
Sincerely,
Ron Garcia, MA
Director of Career Services
Office of Career Services
New Mexico Highlands University, Box 9000, Las Vegas, NM 87701
505.454.3048 • Fax 505.454.3469 • email: careerservices@nmhu.edu <mailto:careerservices@nmhu.edu> www.nmhu.edu/careerservices <http://www.nmhu.edu/careerservices>
It's never too early... Most of you who file your own taxes every year probably have your own tried and true way, but it's always good that there are options out there that can give you choices. After all you worked hard for your money. If there is a way that we can show you how to save or get the most refund, wouldn't you want to know about it? Again, these are just options and it's all up to you. IRS.gov has a list of free e-file providers here: http://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/index.jsp Your Link to Free Federal Online Filing: http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html
What you need to know... Here are some key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning on February 22, 2010. Click here for press release.
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note: deadline for submitting for the Spring of 2010 is February 15, 2010.
Links about Filipinos in New Mexico: 
pinoy new mexico - comprehensive and informative resource about Filipinos in New Mexico Kulintang Ensemble of Albuquerque - group inspired by Master Kulintang Musician and Instructor Danongan Kalanduyan who visited Albuquerque a few years ago and conducted a workshop at the Hale Manoa building. Rio Grande Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society Filipino Americans - City of Albuquerque - also contains brief history of Filipino Americans of New Mexico Arts Alliance - The Filipino Community in Albuquerque New Mexico Asian Family Center - a place for Asian immigrants and their families to share their concerns, to learn about their own and others’ cultures, to build supportive networks, and to increase self-sufficiency. filamfoundation.nm.googlepages.com - our archive website
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Albuquerque Links 
  
Today's Tips
Do you feel like a lttle escape? Click on the Gallery tab and watchTV and videos relating to the Philippines. Click on the drop down menu on the lower right corner for a channel, or use the colored red, green and blue controls at the bottom. It also auto plays the next video on the playlist. You'll need the sound turned on on your computer. Sit back and Enjoy. Look for the article about Celia Tomlinson at "Who's Who of Asian Americans", click on the Directories tab. Explore the "Directories' tab for links.
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