Review of "Better Safe Than Sorry" Safety Presentation on February 8, 2001
The program began at 7:15 PM by President Richard Tenaza welcoming the audience and introducing Terri Torres. Terri also thanked the audience for attending and briefly explained that this was the first of many monthly educational programs to be offered by our chapter. The presentations are meant to be fund-raisers for our chapter and are open to the public. Terri then introduced Mary Louise Lopez who also thanked the crowd for attending. Mary Louise then introduced the guest speaker, Deputy Sheriff Chris Stevens, Lathrop Police.
The presentation was very informational, covering safety in the home, safety in the car, and "safety out and about." The deputy stressed the importance of planning, awareness, and common sense in your daily lives to protect yourself.
There were 22 people in attendance. Refreshments brought by various chapter members were served. An "opportunity" raffle was held with two gift baskets made by Mary Louise as prizes. The baskets were won by Donald Manalo and Richard Tenaza.
A total of $78 was taken in from the raffle and from attendance donations.
"The Importance of Health" Presentation Review (March 8, 2001)
Over twenty people were in attendance for the multi-media health presentation given by RN Felicia Semillo. She concentrated on two diseases most common in Filipinos -- gout and cardiovascular disease. She reviewed the causes and effects, spoke on prevention and treatment. Felicia stressed the fact that we all need to be aware of our susceptibility to these diseases and to get regular checkups. Watch for signs and follow prevention tips and get treated when diagnosed.
After a question and answer period, refreshments were served and three prizes were given away in the opportunity raffle.
A total of $71 was taken in for the evening.
Summary of April 12, 2001 Presentation -- "You're Not the Boss of Me" by KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The presentation began at 7:15 PM. Approximately 20 people were in attendance, including 8 children. Assistance League of Stockton's KIDS ON THE BLOCK puppeteers presented a skit on how to deal with bullies in school and at home. Nancy Robinson, Chairman of KIDS ON THE BLOCK, gave a brief history of Assistance League and their projects. Puppeteers, Sharon Pucelik ("Eddy") and Emily Cole ("Clare"), put on an excellent play that allowed the audience to participate.
After a question and answer period, refreshments were served and 4 gift baskets prepared by Mary Louise Lopez were raffled off. Mary Louise also had arranged for the children to participate in a free raffle for two chocolate Easter bunnies.
Funds brought in for the evening's presentation totaled $43.51 ($29 for the raffle and $14.51 for attendance donation).
Summary of May 10, 2001, Escrima Demonstration
Dintoy Revillar retold the history of escrima and gave a brief demonstration to an audience of over 45 people. He stated how escrima developed over a period of time by combining the various traits of the fighting styles of the Malaysians, Indonesians, and the Chinese -- the cultures that once dominated the Philippines. Six of Dintoy's students demonstrated the various moves involved with blocking, defending and disarming opponents. Those present enjoyed the presentation and were disappointed when the session seemed to end so soon.
A total of $114 -- $35 attendance donation, $23 white elephant sales, and $56 raffle sales -- was raised.
"If Bottles Could Talk" Presentation by Albert Juanitas, June 14, 2001
The presentation was a success. Approximately 34 people attended; many were friends of Albert Juanitas from the "good old days" who were familiar with his bottle digging hobby. Albert showed various bottles that he had mostly dug up in the downtown area of Stockton, naming the old buildings and businesses that once stood there, including historical anecdotes. The program was both educational and entertaining.
Paula Shields, a reporter from the (Stockton) Record had contacted us earlier in the week because she had read about the upcoming presentation and wanted to do a story about it. She had a photographer visit Albert's home on the Wednesday before the presentation to take pictures of Albert and his bottles. Paula then attended the presentation and interviewed Albert and several people present, including some of the officers of our chapter. She listened to the presentation and took several pages of notes. Paula is hoping that her story will be in the newspaper soon.
The presentation brought in $55 in raffle sales and $14 in donations for a total of $69 for the evening.
Little Manila Presentation, Oct. 11, 2001
The Oct. 11 presentation given by Dawn Mabalon regarding the Little Manila area of Stockton was very well received. She did a slide show of photographs concerning the area, showing scenes from the 1920s to the present time. After she gave a brief history of the area, Dawn divided the audience (26 people) into four groups who then participated in telling their own memories of Little Manila around 4 different categories -- family, church, community, and work. The recorder of each group then shared the thoughts with the rest of the audience. It was very informational and educational.
A total of $32 was raised from the raffle and door donations.
Summary of Nov. 8, 2001 Presentation -- California's Anti-Miscegenation
Law
The very informative presentation was given by Anita Navalta Bautista. She reviewed the history of the law and it's purpose and how it affected the early Filipino pioneers of California. Anita also reviewed other laws that affected minorities, such as land ownership and voting rights. The audience contributed some of their experiences and personal stories from their past. It was very educational and well received.
Eleven people were present and a total of $32 was received for the raffle and attendance donation.