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FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of PHILADELPHIA, INC. (1912-2012)

Celebrating 100 years of Filipinos in Philadelphia through centennial programs:
Philippine Folk Arts Society Inc., Multicultural Fashion Show March 17, 2012- 1-5pmHilton Philadelphia Airport Centennial Mother of the Year Honoring Mrs. Mela Chatto May 20, 2012 12n-6pm Independence Day Parade July 4, 2012 Centennial Dinner Ball September 15, 2012 Book Launching Filipinos in Greater Philadelphia edited by Eliseo Art Silva for FAAPI - September 2012 Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS PA) 5th Annual Filipino American History Month Celebration October 29, 2012 Rizal Ball featuring Centennial Miss Maria Clara and Miss Maria Clara 2013 December 29, 2012

FAAPIs website will be updated with sponsorship & other info http://www.faapi.org/centennial-celebration/ Contact: Rommel Rivera rrivera@faapi.org or Marife Domingo domingo.marife@gmail.com

A brief history of the FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of PHILADELPHIA, INC. (FAAPI)

As early as 1912, Mr. Agrifino M. Jaucian began organizing some 200 Filipino navy personnel who settled
in the Philadelphia area. With Jaucian as founding president, the Filipino-American Association of Philadelphia, Inc. (FAAPI) developed its constitution and bylaws in 1917 and was officially chartered and incorporated in 1925. As the first Filipino American organization incorporated in the Delaware Valley, FAAPI is believed to be the oldest continuously active Filipino American organization in the United States. Throughout its history, FAAPI has been at the forefront of Filipino socio-cultural activities in the Greater Philadelphia area. FAAPI was designated to represent the new Republic of the Philippines during the 1946 Philippine Independence Day celebration highlighted by a Grand Military Parade from Reyburn Plaza to Independence Hall. It started the ever popular dinner-dances among Filipinos and Filipino-Americans. FAAPI continues to hold its annual Rizal Dinner Ball (started in the early 1920s) to commemorate the martyrdom of Philippine hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal as well as to crown Miss Maria Clara (started in the early 1970s). Inspired by Maria Clara in Rizals classic novels, FAAPIs Miss Maria Clara beauty pageant promotes the grace and dignity of the ideal Filipina woman. FAAPI also honors the virtues of motherhood through its annual Mother of the Year celebration (started in the 1950s). In the 1970s, the organization purchased a building at 433 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. FAAPIs building was the first ever Philippine community center in the Delaware Valley. It housed the organization and was utilized by other groups for various events until the building was sold. When the United States celebrated its Bicentennial in 1976, FAAPI was the lead organizer of the Filipino community and received a grant from the City of Philadelphia to organize educational activities for both its senior citizens as well as its youth group that included folk dancers. The FAAPI Dance Troupe would give birth to other dance troupes in the area. FAAPIs legacy lies in its long-term commitment to promoting Filipino culture and traditions while supporting meaningful causes. FAAPI organized language classes, joined marches, parades and Christmas caroling. It continues to support local groups such as the Seamens Church Institute and Veterans and has responded to overseas calamities. FAAPI is constantly looking for self-motivated Filipino youth, not only to maintain its rich history as a civic organization but to provide them with opportunities to give and to understand sacrifice. FAAPI maintains collaborative partnerships with local student organizations and youth groups as well as non-profit organizations like the AARP and the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging. During this centennial year FAAPI hopes to formally unveil to the public the long-awaited first-ever Filipino mural on the East Coast of the U.S. It has as its long-term objective to reclaim, build, and purchase a new Philippine Center of Philadelphia which will provide services to all, most especially to Filipino Philadelphian youth and senior citizens. Since its inception, 35 presidents have served the organization. The City of Philadelphia honored FAAPI and its leaders with a large Presidential Hall of Fame plaque with the inscription: To those who devoted themselves faithfully and unselfishly for the cause of Philippine heritage, identity and recognition among many cultures of nations, and ethnicity in the city of Philadelphia.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of PHILADELPHIA, INC. (1912-2012)

Centennial Events in 2012
Philippine Folk Arts Society Inc., PFASI Multicultural Fashion Show

During 2012, the Philippine Folk Arts Society, Inc., (PFASI) will celebrate its 12-year anniversary of promoting Filipino culture through music, dance, crafts and community programs. Join us in a Multicutural Show showcasing Philippine FolknativeSociety Inc., PFASI Arts costumes of the world. March 17, 2012- 1-5pm- Hilton Philadelphia Airport Contact: Aida Rivera (anrivera01@comcast.net) 610.416.0746
FAAPIs Centennial Mother of the Year

Honoring Mrs. Mela Chatto

May 20, 2012 12n-6pm

Contact: Stephen Spadaro (sspadaro@faapi.org) 267.259.6734

Independence Day Parade

July 4, 2012 Welcome America Independence Parade Contact: Aida Rivera (anrivera01@comcast.net) 610.416.0746
Centennial Gala

FAAPI will honor pioneering Filipinos in the Philadelphia area. September 15, 2012 Contact: Rommel Rivera (rrivera@faapi.org); 610.888.6905 www.faapi.org
FAAPI Book Launch of Filipinos of Greater Philadelphia

Published by Arcadia Press, Filipinos of Greater Philadelphia by Eliseo Art Silva for FAAPI and will feature some 200 photographs. September 2012 Contact: Purita Acosta 215.500.1868
Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS PA Chapter)

Celebrate October as Filipino American History Month! FANHS PAs 5th Annual event is on October 29, 2012 Contact: Marife Domingo (domingo.marife@gmail.com) 267.679.3659 http://fanhsis25.blogspot.com
Rizal Ball featuring Centennial Miss Maria Clara and Miss Maria Clara 2013

The Rizal Ball honors martyred Philippine hero Dr. Jose Rizal as well as the virtuous Maria Clara of his classic novels. Highlighting the grace and dignity of the ideal Filipina woman, FAAPI will crown the Centennial Miss Maria Clara and Miss Maria Clara 2013 on December 29, 2012. Contact: Christopher Rivera (crivera@faapi.org) 610.513.2340

SPONSORSHIP categories
SAMPAGUITA / Philippine National Flower - $3000 and above

- Full page color ad in all centennial programs - Logo in the flyers, posters, banner and promotional materials - Logo and link in FAAPI and partner websites - Recognition during the Centennial Gala - Table space to showcase products or services during select centennial events - One table of ten guests at the Centennial Gala
ILANG ILANG / Fragrant Cananga - $1000 to $2999

- Full page color ad in all centennial programs - Logo in the flyers, posters, banner and promotional materials - Logo and link in FAAPI and partner websites - Recognition during the Centennial Gala

ROSAL / Gardenia - $500 to $999

- 1/2 page color ad in all centennial programs - Logo in the flyers, posters, banner and promotional materials - Logo and link in FAAPI and partner websites
KAIBIGAN / Friend - $300 to $499

- 1/4 page color ad in all centennial programs - Logo in the flyer, posters, banner and promotional materials
TAGATANGKILIK / Patrons - $299 and below

- Name listed in all centennial programs

SPONSORSHIP form
Please complete the following: Name of company or organization: ____________________________________________________ Mailing address:__________________________________________________________________ Representatives name & title: _______________________________________________________ Phone Number: (__ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ website url: ____________________________

E-mail:__________________________________________________________________________ Please check all that apply: ______Our company is interested in supporting the FAAPI Centennial and would like to be a sponsor. ______Sampaguita / Philippine National Flower - $3000 and above ______ Ilang Ilang / Fragrant Cananga - $1000 to $2999 ______ Rosal / Gardenia - $500 to $999 ______ Kaibigan / Friend - $300 to $499 ______ Tagatangkilik / Patron - $299 and below _______ I/We would like to make a tax deductible donation in the amount of $ ______ _______I would like more information about the FAAPI Centennial.

Celebrating 100 years of Filipinos in Philadelphia through centennial programs:

Please make check payable to FAAPI Centennial and send together with your copy-ready ad, logo and this form to: FAAPI Centennial c/o Rommel Rivera 2084 N. Ridley Creek Road Media, PA 19063 All centennial program ads should be copy ready (in pdf , png, jpeg or MS Word formats) and also emailed to: forourcommunities@gmail.com