The year 2012 was a great year for Fil-Am Association of SCV.  I was greatly honored to serve as president of our association once again.  I was blessed with highly motivated and energetic board members and trustees who joined my bandwagon in upholding the integrity of the association and implementing programs in keeping with its objectives.

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To them, I am forever grateful.  Together with the 2012 board members and trustees we give special thanks to our ever-loyal members, past presidents and patrons whose continued support had been a constant source of inspiration to us during challenging times.

Here is a snapshot of our activities and achievements:

• Received final approval from the federal and state government as a tax-exempt non-profit organization under section 501C 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

• Installation of Officers and Trustees and fundraising to benefit the typhoon

• Sendong victims in the Philippines and also the academic and senior programs

• Easter Picnic – Attendance exceeded our expectations

• Supported the “Wartime Romance” concert at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center by selling tickets and displaying WWII posters.  A percentage of every ticket sold benefited the Senior Center.

• Scholarship Committee selected the top three candidates for the annual Jose Rizal Scholastic Achievement Awards

• Participated in the 4th of July parade “Santa Clarita Volunteers”.  Our float was awarded 2nd place for non-commercial category

• “Pearl of the Orient – Philippines Through The Years” – 2012 Cultural Presentation, a beautiful fusion of Philippine history, music and dance presentation. Proceeds funded the Scholarship and Academic Programs.

• Philippine Rolling Exhibits “Centennial Celebration of Philippine Independence”– one week each at the three libraries (Newhall, Valencia, Canyon Country) in Santa Clarita

• Annual Family Camping at Lake Cachuma

• Family Bowling

• Christmas Party – a family fun-filled event and announced 2013 Board

• Published Kababayan Newsletters through E-mails, Website and Facebook

• FACE Program – Filipino Academic and Cultural Enhancement Program – to promote Philippine culture and heritage through the education of history, traditions, geography, milestones, etc.

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Thank You and Mabuhay to All who supported me during this year!

Fred Bertulfo