Monthly Presentations
FANHS Stockton
PO Box 4616
Stockton CA 95204
StocktonFANHS@aol.com
(209) 462-3489
(209) 956-1728
© FANHS Stockton 2001
STOCKTON CHAPTER PRESENTATIONS
In 2001, our chapter began offering informational programs to the community prior to our regular business meetings each month. Each presenter spoke approximately for a half hour with a question and answer period following.
Our purposes for the monthly programs were to acquaint the public with FANHS and our chapter and to raise funds for our monthly expenses. We requested an attendance donation and held opportunity raffles and offered refreshments and information about FANHS. Our first program was in February 2001 and continue on a monthly basis whenever possible.
We thank everyone for their support and participation and hope it continues throughout the years to come.
If you would like to present a program or know of someone who would like to (or have a suggestion for a program), please contact Violet Dutra (209) 462-3489 or Mary Louise Lopez (209) 463-3613 with the information.
Below are summaries of 2007's presentations.
(Click here for summaries of the 2001 presentations. Click here for 2002 presentations. Click here for summaries of the 2003 presentations. Click here for summaries of the 2005 presentations.) No presentations for 2004 or 2006.
Summary of Speakers and Christmas Party for December 8, 2007 Meeting/Potluck
By Terri Torres
The first speaker of the day was Ana Marcelo, Sacramento FANHS member and author. She spoke about her recent visit to the Philippines and her return to her hometown after such a long absence. She told how she was able to tell her vast array of relatives the story of her family’s 80-year existence in California/United States and was moved by her relatives’ reactions to all the history that she was able to retell.
The second speaker was Carl Toliver, retired SUSD Superintendent. He spoke about San Joaquin County’s "First 5" program for low-income families. The program was created to insure that all children receive the needed support and nurturing needed to enter school by the age of 5, so that they become a well-adjusted productive member of society. It is the 10th anniversary of the program, and he was able to tell several success stories that he experienced.
We were also lucky to have the UOP Kilusan students come and sing Christmas carols to us that day. Thirteen students, dressed in festive attire, performed for our group (over 20 people), and "we passed the hat" for them. The students were very grateful for the funds and for the food!
In all, the party was a success! We had guests from the Sacramento FANHS Chapter and the Central Valley FANHS Chapter, as well as from the Little Manila Foundation. The food was delicious, including Mel’s now famous ginger beef. There was also a free raffle, given by the hosts (Mel and Gail). We spent time catching up and reminiscing and lots of eating!
Thank you, Mel and Gail, for having us over and for being such wonderful hosts!
October 6, 2007
Baylan Megino of the San Francisco FANHS chapter, an agent for Pre-Paid Legal Services spoke to our group. The short summary is found in the Museum Meeting minutes.
ROOTS IN THE DELTA: THE FILIPINO EXPERIENCE
PRESENTED BY LYNDA MAGHONEY MONTANO
Synopsis by Terri Torres
Linda Maghoney Montano spoke at our April 7, 2007, general meeting. Her topic, titled above, was about Filipinos living in the Delta area of California. She began with the Spanish explorers "discovering" the area in 1772, then the building of the Delta levees by the Chinese in the 1850s, to the numerous labor camps of the Filipinos in the 1920s. Linda had ten display boards featuring photographs and magazine/newspaper articles relating to the Delta, including actual can labels from one of the canneries in Isleton. She also had two calendars from 2002 and 2004 featuring the artwork of Marty Stanley, who paints landscapes of the Delta. Linda also gave a brief history of her family’s background and their migration of living camp to camp in the Delta area. She spoke about camp life – group gatherings, going to one-room country schools, working in the fields, etc. Her talk was very enjoyable and brought back many memories of the attendees, who thanked her profusely for speaking to our group.
