In the style of our Newsletters, short and to the point….Thanks for visiting!!

• Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
  • Over 700 attendees bought tickets and attended our 6th Chicago Filipino American Film Festival (www.cfaff.org) featuring Filipino actors, writers, producers and directors. 
• Poker tournament fundraisers
  • $1,000 plus dollars from both tournamenst were raised to purchase supplies and items for 75 senior gift baskets for our annual home visit/wellness check Senior Gift Basket Drive.  In collaboration with the Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (www.FACHIC.0rg) we will be constructing 75 or more bags and distributing them on December 19th.
    • If you would like to help assemble baskets (about 30 items each) or help deliver these baskets to needy seniors homes early December, please contact  Portia Sarmiento Guerin at 312-278-6470 or email at Portia@fan-chicago.org or Sam Del Rosario at 312-962-7748 or email at  parol@fachic.net.

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Have the best of holidays and thanks for visitin us,
Edgar Jimenez

CFAFF 2009 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The 6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Fest is here. We need your help to pull it off!

Volunteer Contact: Rona Jeongco – rona@jeongco.com

We are seeking volunteers for the weekend of November 6-8 for the following positions:

• Box Office Operators: Sell tickets and issue pre-purchased tickets.
• Ushers: Collect tickets, assist people in finding seats and clearing the theater after each film.

Perks:

Volunteers will be able to see any movies that are not shown during the shift they are working.

Qualifications:

1. Must not operate on Filipino time.
2. Must be available to attend one mandatory 1-hour volunteer meeting:

   -Wednesday, November 4 at 7pm, Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee
   -Thursday, November 5 at 7pm, Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee

3. Must be able to work entire shift.

Shifts available:

Friday, November 6, 5:30pm – 10:30pm
**8 volunteers needed to work entire 5 hour shift.

Saturday, November 7, 10:00am until 2:00pm
**6 volunteers needed to work entire 4 hour shift.

Saturday, November 7, 1:30 until 6:00pm
**6 volunteers needed to work entire 4.5 hour shift.

Saturday, November 7, 5:30 until 10:00pm
**6 volunteers needed to work entire 4.5 hour shift.

Sunday, November 8, 11:00 until 3:30pm
**6 volunteers needed to work entire 4.5 hour shift.

Sunday, November 8, 3:00 until 7:30pm
**6 volunteers needed to work entire 4.5 hour shift.

If you are interested in volunteering:

• Please make sure you send information to rona@jeongco.com.
• Please include your name, phone number and which shift(s) you are interested in. You will be contacted by telephone.

If you know someone else that might be interested in volunteering please forward this message to them.

There is hope, and it’s you.

The Philippines is suffering and recovering from the worst storm to hit the northern Philippines in nearly 40 years. Although we hear very little about it in the news today, the crisis is very real and urgent.

The storms have killed more than 240 and have left thousands homeless. But there is hope.

Even though you’re on the other side of the globe, you can play an important part in ongoing recovery and relief efforts.

FAN has already taken the lead with a donation from its board members. Now we invite you to join us.

We’ve identified three established organizations already involved in relief efforts. Even if you can only donate a few dollars, every donation is needed and appreciated.

Click here for more information or to make your online donation now.

Adobofest was a true show of spirit, community and fun on a beautiful day.

On Sunday, September 13th, on the Northwest Side of Chicago at LaBagh Woods, over 500 attendees experienced our 2nd annual Adobofest. All of this could not have been possible without the incredible contributions of all of our volunteers, contestants and event / charity partner Gawad Kalinga! 

Here are 2 links to video and photos courtesy of Mike Maravilla of Unscene Media. Enjoy!
Thanks for the  Great job Mike!!

BakitWhy.com article
Mike’s Unscene Media  Photo Blog

  “Chicago’s Best Tasting Adobo” winner
-Victoria Almiron.
“People’s Choice” winner
-Larry and Ginger Leopoldo.  

Best Tasting winner groups:
Home Health Care Agency
-Racquel Cajalne
College / University  
-Carmela Legaspi

The five “Best Tasting Adobo”  finalists: 
Finalist #1 -JP Jael  and Geri Aglipay
Finalist #2 -Victoria Almiron
Finalist #3 -Christianne Deang
Finalist #4 -Camela Legaspi
Finalist #5 -Ginger & Larry Leopoldo   

The contestants who really made the day a Huge Success!  Thanks so much!!

1. JP Jael and Geri Aglipay
2. Vicky Almiron
3. Alvin Ang
4. Margie Boereme
5. Ray Borja
6. Racquel Cajalne
7. Flor Clarito
8. Patrick Collera
9. Melvin Dumanlang
10. Lake Icao
11. Christianne Leang
12. Carmela Legaspi
13. Larry and Ginger Leopoldo
14. Felina Lopez
15. Minda Menor
16. Ray Nonato
17. Sheryl Ann Pol
18. Josie Yamping

Our Media Partners:

1. Alpha Nicolasin, “Hataw Pinoy Chicago” and Fil-Am Community Builder Newspaper.
2. Rome Nichols and Ron Bilaro, “Life…Pinoy Style”
3. Ryne Dionosio, “BakitWhy.com”
4. Mike Maravilla, Unscene Media

Volunteers:

1. Marianne Aban
2. Jerry Balbin
3. Karla Cajalne
4. Micha Coloma
5. Ryne Dionosio
6. Odie Escando
7. Alexandria Gerrick
8. Marinell Malungcot
9. Rome Nichols
10. Alpha Nicolasin
11. Joshua Nicolasin
12. Donna Reyes
13. Anna Sisson
14. Mitch Serranilla
15. Michelle Lura White

Our Judges:

1. Ron Bilaro
2. Paolo Escobar
3. Rey Espiritu
4. Marilyn McNabb

Our Sponsors

1. EthnikRoots
2. Dr. Jeremy Bonsol
3. Pacific Home Health Care
4. Three Horses Jasmine Rice
5. Mama Sitas

Booths:

1. Chicago Dirt Riders
2. AFIRE
3. FACHIC
4. Believe International
5. Ron Bilaro’s Book
6. Gawad Kalinga
7. Bakit Why
8. Couples for Christ
9. Hataw Pinoy Chicago (2)
10. Samahang Kapatid
11. Ethnik Roots
12. U.S. Census (Jerry Clarito)
13. Dr. Jeremy Bonsol, Wellness Revolution

Again congratulations to our winners and infinite praise and thanks to our volunteers!!!  Please contact us if you would like to help with or sponsor Adobofest 2010.

Sincerely and Gratefully,
Edgar Jimenez
President, FAN

Mark your calendars!

Does your mouth water just thinking of adobo? Do you like it crispy? Maybe a bit more vinegary than your Lola’s but with just the right amount of soy sauce? Is pork better than chicken, or just “different”?

Join us on Sunday, Sep. 13, to celebrate the quintessential Pinoy comfort food at…

AdoboFest 2009

Sunday, September 13th
11-4 PM
La Bagh Woods (Foster & Cicero), Chicago

There’ll be plenty of entertain, fun and games for Pinoys of all ages. This is a potluck picnic, so bring your lunch. But also bring your appetite and help us to pick the best Adobo dishes of 2009.

For more information…

Announcing: the New FAN Jobs Board on LinkedIn.com

Check it out today and join our LinkedIn group to take advantage of this new FAN program:

To access the FAN Jobs Board…

1. Join LinkedIn. You will need to open a free LinkedIn account, if you don’t already have one. There’s no cost, and if you’re serious about your business or career, you should have one.
2. Join the FAN group. Again, there’s no cost, and it’s a great way to network with other FAN members.
3. Click on the “Jobs” tab. Finally, select the “Jobs” tab to view the FAN Jobs Board. You can also post new openings in this section.

It’s that easy!

Check it out now…  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1919678&trk=hb_side_g

Join FAN for a Sunday, August 30, matinee theater performance by Pintig, Chicago’s longest-running Filipino performing arts group.

CIRCA-Pintig brings back to the stage Lani T. Montreal’s SISTER OUTLAW, a comedy about love, friendship and immigration in its many splendored and gendered ways.

The show starts at 3:00 PM, but we’ll be meeting at the theater around 2:30.

FAN Outing – Sunday, August 30, 2009

Pintig/CIRCA’s “Sister Outlaw”
Dream Theatre
556 w 18th St. (18th & Clinton)
Chicago, IL

FAN is getting 50% off the ticket price if we have a group of at least 10–which I’m confident we will. After the show, we’ll probably get a bite to eat or bubble tea at Joy Yee’s or Chinatown.

So please come out next Sunday afternoon, August 30, and join us for a wonderful performance and a great time!

This is FAN’s first event where the mommies and daddies don’t need a baby sitter to hang out!

And this place even has Wi-Fi, if you need to do some work!

Although you cannot bring in food from the outside (this is a for-profit-business), their food offerings are reasonable, but this place is kid heaven!!

….Huge Inflatable Bouncers, slides and obstacle courses, a green turf- covered floor and the biggest, padded and netted, Monkeybar set I have ever seen! The do have a small inflatable for those 2 and under!

The price is right, and we can all sit together, catch up and connect with new FAN types.

We will try our best to “preserve” some tables and chairs for our hang-out area, so try to get there early.

And a big benefit, the little ones will have a great work out, get away from videogames and TV, and sleep like angels!

Oh yeah, and invite your friends!!

You can email this URL to friends that are not on facebook….who isn’t on facebook? Just kidding…

http://fan-chicago.org/?page_id=154

We welcome Gawad Kalinga (GK) , our newest charity partner!

GK is going to  hold its annual 5K fund raiser this year at LaBagh Woods during Adoboest on September 13th, starting at 11 AM.

This year’s theme is “Walk up an appetite for Adobo”!

Gawad Kalinga is an international charity focused on eliminating poverty in the Philippines through skills empowerment and resource enrichment for all Filipinos.  For more information please go to www.ancopuse.org/gkwalk

Please contact Butchie Impelido at bimpelido@gmail.com or call 630-748-9598 if you would also like to join their fundraising efforts as you  work up your adobo appetite at Adobofest!

We are looking for volunteers / activity leaders / event planners for Adobofest 2009, our 2^nd annual Filipino-American picnic / Adobo cook-off , that will be held at Labagh Woods, Grove #4, on Sunday, September 13^th, 11 AM – 4 PM.

(http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/labagh_woods_pg.pdf)

Last year we had 200+ attendees. We expect many more this year. Your involvement will not only enable the community to enjoy this wonderful gathering, but it is also a great way to leverage your talents and skills for a unique, fun, culture-building cause, while connecting and networking with like-minded individuals.

We have a limited budget for Adobofest, so we need your creative ideas. We will need to pursue fund donations from attendees and contributions from community organizations and businesses. Raised funds support our Annual Chicago Filipino-American Film Festival, Annual Senior Gift Basket Drive, Annual Navy Pier Passport Series expo and our Charity partners Believe International (www.believeinternational.org) and the Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC).

We will meet every Wednesday:

Our next meeting…

July 29th

At 6:30 PM @

New Location!!!

Argo Tea

16 West Randolph Street

312/ 553.1551

If you have interest, experience, skills and connections that can help us in the following areas below, please attend the important kick-off meeting on Wed! Feel free to forward this invitation to friends and colleagues who might also be interested. This experience can be a great resume builder for you and a terrific opportunity to network with the Fil-Am community in Chicago.

We hope to see you there!

Adobofest 2009 Volunteer Opportunities:

Operations:

–Large Picnic / Small Block Party lay-out /set-up/tear down

–Cook-Off Competitions

–Games for Adults, Children

–Networking Endeavors

Entertainment

–Live Music

PR / Campaign building

–Facebook, Twitter, Meet-up

–Web design within WordPress platform

–Media connections within General Market and Asian Press

–Local Universities / College and High School Networks Access, Leadership

Fundraising Activities

–Raffles

–Booth’s

–Sponsorships / Business promotions

If you are interested or have questions, please email us at Adobofest@fan-chicago.org We look forward to seeing you on Wednesdays at Argo Tea!
Thanks in advance for your interest!