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Message from the FAAP President
2011 End of the Year Message
Well, as the song goes, “looks like we made it” through 2011, thanks to the awesome talents, dedication and bayanihan spirit of our officers, board directors and awesome members. Following FAAP tradition, our Christmas Party last December 10 provided an enjoyable and fitting conclusion to another activity packed year.
As we look forward to 2012, our goal should be to improve on the things we have done so far. In line with this, we must always make sure we maintain our focus on this mission : “To promote and perpetuate the Filipino heritage among our members and the general public through cultural, charitable, and educational activities”.
Carrying out our mission requires a Board that provides a stable and strong working environment conducive to attracting new blood. We fervently hope that in the coming year, our members will step up and volunteer their time and expertise when they hear the call for help from our different committees. Through you, we hope to continually replenish our Board and committees with qualified and dedicated members who will run the FAAP for years to come. I encourage the Chairpersons to revisit their objectives to make sure that they are still aligned with the FAAP mission, still in keeping with the goal of continuous improvement.
Speaking of continuous improvement, we applaud the Charity Committee for introducing a Health & Wellness Fair this past October as well as kick-starting a Charity Fund for future projects. We happily note that the Cultural Committee has organized its many activities with clearly defined duties and responsibilities that are then ably carried out by its supporting team of parents. The Education & Awards Committee has provided a definition of its charter with goals that will serve as an invaluable blueprint going forward.
Let us build on these improvements for the coming year and for years to come.
Jun Calejesan
FAAP President 2011-2012